Soakwells, which is better concrete or plastic?

Question

I phoned handymen to install 2 soakwells in my garden and pool area. One suggested concrete, the other plastic. They both quoted the same price. Which is better?

Answer 1

Concrete would tend to be stronger, but plastic should be sufficient since it is round and supported all around by sand. However, the plastic should be considerably less expensive than the concrete one so there appears to be a problem with one of the bids. Have each handyman quote both plastic and concrete and see how they compare. If the concrete one is still the same as plastic then go with the concrete.

Answer 2

Jim B answer is good.

I know you have already contacted and receive estimates from 2 Handymen but read below.

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Selecting contractors:

1/ Look up local contractors first. work out form the closest
to your location. If some you trust has had work done
similar to yours, ask them about the contractor they
used. If they were completely satisfied with their
contractor(s), ask for their telephone number.

2/ Select at least 5 your are interested

3/ Do a google/yahoo search on each of the contractors
you are interested in; look for praises (check who is
writing the praises to see if they have any connection to
the contractor work in groups> google/yahoo search the people giving
the praise or references)

4/ When you are satisfied with at least 3 contractors per job,
have the give you written estimates with details of work
to be done, terms, guarantee(s), cost of extras (how
much do they charge if they find something not covered
by the contract), paymant schedules if necessary and
whatever else you can think of to protect yourself.

5/ If the contractor tries to pressure you into signing the
contract immediately with a high deposit (more than
15%) reject that contractor. Be careful, high pressure
can be someone who sounds very convincing, but has
many reasons why you should sign on the dotted line
NOW.

6/ It is always good to have another adult with you when a
contractor inspects the work to be done.

7/ If you do not get at least 3 written estimates signed by the contractor - not you (do not sign yet) , go back to 1. repeat until you get written estimates signed by the contractor - not you (do not sign yet).

Read the estimates over with some who has some knowledge of the work that has to be done.

This may take longer than you thought; do not rush into it. Research, resaerch research, helps.

When you are ready choose by being informed.

Good Luck

Answer 3

Concrete

Answer 4

Glass is a lot better than plastic. It is really easy to clean so you always have the best view of the fish. Plastic can scratch up and become discolored when it gets older and is also a beast to clean.

Answer 5

Polypropylene Soakwells

Answer 6

concrete is better!

Answer 7

plastic it can always be replaced and cheaply