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L P Services
4.6(
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Serving Big Lake, AK and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"Luzberto offered a very fair price to paint the exterior of our home. I am very pleased with the outcome. and would recommend him for business. He had his painter work with our schedule and can't say enough about our project. I will be calling him for inside painting next year."
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Crestone General LLC
4.7(
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Serving Big Lake, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

"Jim, Steve, Clint and the rest of their crew were great. They would quickly respond to changes or fixes required to get the job done right. Finished product is everything I expected. After working with some flaky contractors in the past, Crestone was a refreshing group to do business with.
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Alaska Foundation Technology
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Serving Big Lake, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

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Emergency services offered

"AFT had a crew in Fairbanks installing a foundaiton and had a couple of days downtime between concrete placement and clean up.  I needed a soil report or exploration completed for a project, and gave Tom a call and Eagle River.  They didn't have the equipment in Fairbanks to do the job, but loaded up a truck in Eagle River, and had the pile test completed within 24 hours.
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FAQs for concrete work projects in Big Lake, AK

Figuring out how many bars you need isn’t a one-size-fits-all equation. A structural engineer or experienced concrete contractor will look at your slab’s thickness, the loads it must carry, and local code requirements, then run the numbers for you. That quick consultation protects your budget and keeps the finished slab safe, level, and up to code.

Match the metal to the job. For light, thin pours like a sidewalk, welded wire mesh often does the trick. Thicker slabs—driveways, garage floors, foundations—usually call for traditional steel bars. If your site sees salt, humidity, or coastal spray, spend the extra cash on galvanized or stainless steel to fend off rust and avoid future repairs. When in doubt, a concrete pro can confirm the best fit for your project and budget.

Stainless steel costs more up front, but the alloy can last 75 years or longer with little to no rust. That longevity means fewer repairs, less maintenance, and peace of mind for structures exposed to salt, moisture, or de-icing chemicals. If you’re pouring near the coast or in a humid climate, the extra dollars now can save you multiple replacements down the road.

An engineer will review the slab’s thickness, span, soil conditions, and expected loads, then specify bar size, spacing, and grade. Skipping that step or guessing can leave you with cracked concrete or a blown budget. For a modest consultation fee, a local engineer or contractor can do the math and hand you a rebar schedule that meets code and keeps your project on solid footing.

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