Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"The concrete they poured looks great. They did a quick job and I'm glad I worked with them."
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Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They did a great job on my garage floor. Worth the money."
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Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They are great to work with. They got everything done quickly and the concrete path and sidewalk looks great. Would recommend to everyone."
Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Nick and the guys were very professional timely and extremely thorough from removal of the old driveway to pouring new driveway smoothing treating and cutting. The price was reasonable and I would highly recommend them."
Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1990
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They do not do repair or replacement of concrete."
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Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 1992
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Jeff Lawson was polite and very thorough when he explained the process he did. He listened to what I said and when I asked him questions he answered them so I could understand the answers without being confused. Would highly recommend him to everyone wanting foundation work."
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Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
We are an owner-operated landscaping company established in 2019, backed by over 35 years of hands-on experience. We specialize in mulching, planting, cleanups, paver patios, retaining walls, water features, and low-voltage outdoor lighting.\n\nOur direct, owner-led approach ensures every project is completed with precision, care, and attention to detail. When you hire Takota, you're working directly with the people who care most about the outcome.
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Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
I pour concrete for Portzen construction looking to help out anybody who might need work done
Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Quite reasonable in their pricing. They have a lot of irons in the fire so don't always get to you as fast as they state they can. Do their best to please you with their work"
Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas
"Javier at TN Construction was amazing! As project manager (and worker) he was thorough, professional, knowledgeable, and a great guy to work with. He listened carefully to my questions and proposals for what we wanted done, then followed through precisely. He was quick to respond to texts. And, most shockingly of all in my experience with contractors, his crew was at our house, prepared, with everything they needed, exactly when he said they would be! They went the extra mile to please us and they certainly did! I feel confident that Javier and his crew would go that extra mile for all their clients."
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