Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
Customers say: Super punctual
"Hall’s Concrete was willing to do a job that was “too small” for everyone else, and they did it with expertise and style!"
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Customer service was terrific. Showed up early, did great work and cleaned up everything. Concrete is beautifully finished. The whole team was very professional. I would use this company again."
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Working with Concrete Designs by Hightower was the best home improvement experience I've had. An absolute professional in all ways, from the initial phone call, to planning and throughout to the finished product. 1000% satisfied with his work. If you need any concrete work, I Highly recommend using Concrete Designs by Hightower."
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Just Stamping Concrete for a landscape design project, and I cannot recommend them enough! They are a true gem in the industry, and their work speaks for itself."
Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"M. Cooper poured a 700 square foot concrete slab/driveway in front of our house, including forms and rebar. The crew was professional, price was fair, and results were excellent. Mike remained on-site throughout the evolution, including returning for control joint cutting after the slab had hardened enough. Would definitely hire Mike again. Highly recommended!"
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Offers commercial services
Customers say: Quick response
"Noe is very experienced with putting in my driveway and walking area. He is beyond professional and very helpful. His workmanship is perfect. He is very kind and has reasonable prices. He was our first interview and we wanted him, but we wanted to make sure so interviewed many other people; it all came back to Noe. If you want an honest reliable professional man to do concrete.....Look no further just hire Noe."
Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"They were quick and independent but messy and did damage one of my trees. They helped to remove a lot of concrete even for a resident home."
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1972
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The estimator (Nick Kuehl) came within a day or two, arrived on time, and presented a proposal in a professional manner. The work crew was friendly and efficient. They did exactly as they promised.
The price was not cheap, but fair.
I certainly would use them again, and recommend them to friends."
Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Everyone on this job was a pro. They all went right to work as they arrived. From demo to finished work in two days the driveway is great. Thankyou Morello Concrete."
Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1972
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They were on time, filled in cracks with a heated rubber-like material, and sealed coated the driveway. The crew was friendly and professional."
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