Serving Carrollton, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Injection leveling for concrete patio and driveway project"
+7
Serving Carrollton, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Provided quality work for a fair price and in a timely fashion. We will be using Walter concrete for any future projects we have and would recommend them for any of your concrete needs!"
Serving Carrollton, MI and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I have a 1900â s farmhouse with multiple additions in an area with a high water table. I have dealt with water in the basement after every hard rain and during the spring thaw. The basement was very musty and damp. This job was handled professionally from the estimate to final walk through. Dave P. and his team were timely, organized, and skilled in getting the job done right. I highly recommend FSM, they are worth every penny! Thank you, again! M. Canfield - Kingsley, MI"
+16
Serving Carrollton, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They did an awesome job! The front of our home never looked so beautiful. We recommend them for any landscaping work. We are going to have them come back and do some more work. We thank you Angi for recommending them to us."
+16
Serving Carrollton, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Went well. Had to navigate the weather but good job."
+26
Serving Carrollton, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Brian responded to my request for a estimate right away and was able to mow my yard the same day! So friendly, helpful and professional!"
+5
Serving Carrollton, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Showed up when promised, completed the job sooner than I expected with very reasonable rates, he’s now my go to guy for any concrete work"
Serving Carrollton, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1991
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The crew that did my basement did an awesome job!"
+94
Serving Carrollton, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Winter was comeing in fast and they were here evryday.They worked hard trying to finish before snow.They worked long hours and did a wonderful job finishing the driveway to the specs we requested..They were extremely professional .We were so happy with their work.We hired them to come back in spring and lay a sidewalk and a slab in our back yard.They did what others said couldn't be done due to dropping temperatures. We recommend them for all your concrete work."
+9
Serving Carrollton, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1982
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Yes, leveled driveway and Many cracks"
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