Serving Athens, 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."
+89
Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Best around. Removed chain link fence, installed new vinyl fence. Work was beyond my expectations. Cleaned up every day after themselves. Kept me informed through whole proces. Timelyâ ¦.politeâ ¦courteousâ ¦. Installed vinyl hand railings on my front porch.. Canâ  t say enough about how pleased I am."
+76
Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 1992
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They were able to correct the concrete settlement eliminating trip points and areas where water was standing. This was an excellent alternative to replacing the concrete segments where the problem existed."
+16
Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Big shout out to Dil and Cruise for doing a splendid job . They were very courteous, patient enough to listen to my concerns and very friendly. The Job was to lift the concrete and seal the joint and cracks . Time will tell how well the seal will hold especially with colorodo weather but so far happy the result. Thank you Trasher."
+12
Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"It went very well. The crew of workers was very professional. They came on time and finished on time. They cleaned up after they finished the job. The driveway looks brand new. They really walked the talk. My wife and I could not be more pleased. The price was right. I would highly recommend them."
Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1990
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Dave and his team did a very professional job. He addressed all the drainage issues with the yard and the brickwork is beautiful. I will be using him again as I have further projects I want to do."
+49
Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Warranties offered
We are a locally owned and family operated company that ensures each homeowner has a remarkable experience with their home improvement project. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're trusted to complete. We pride ourselves on having the best people and best products in our industry. Because of the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results we are the highest rated most reviewed "ALL THNNGS BASEMENTY!" contractor. We look forward to building lasting relationships and sustaining the peace of mind homeowners desire that restores the value of their homes.\nFully & Insured!\nTo speak with our appointment center specialists call (314) 965 - 1980 or\n(618) 344- 2288, thank you for considering Woods.
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Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
Offers commercial services
"Communication was great ever step of the way and they were more than flexible and worked through challenging weather to get the job done within our time frame. Would def consider working with them again."
+43
Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1958
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Sump Pump installed. A1 company all the way around from Marc Cooper Project Specialist to the gentlemen doing the actual work. Highly recommend this company."
+37
Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
We are concrete coating company. We do decorative flake and metallic flooring coatings as well as concrete polishing. We are a company built and designed on tradition. Our greatest success is walking away from a project with a new friend and that friend having a huge smile on their face. We have been in this industry for 12 years. We legitimized our brand in April of 2019. We are veteran owned and family operated, we are a small company with large aspirations.
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