Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Went amazing, steps done in a timely fashion. And look great. We recommend and will be using AB soldier concrete for future jobs. Thanks again for the wonderful steps"
+4
Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I highly recommended Stabil for any concrete services you need. They were prompt, professional, and very respectful. They did an awesome job and our pool deck area looks amazing. After some settling occured they came back and fixed it with no problem, they guarentee their work and stand by it! We are very impressed and will use them again in the future."
Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1977
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Mr. Bob & his team were phenomenal! The concrete work performed was excellent. It looks great, and Mr. Bob and his team were very personable and professional and timely. I would highly recommend him for anyone needing concrete work!"
+5
Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We were extremely happy with the process from beginning to end. We had several other companies come out and we saw a difference right away with the inspector's approach and knowledge. Since we've never done this type of project before we didn't know what to expect from the crew during the installation. The foreman showed up on time as scheduled and was very considerate of our situation. They helped me cover up some of our stored items to protect it from dust installed a full drain system around the perimeter or our basement and made it look easy to jack hammer and haul out so much concrete and debris. Within 3 days our basement was fully restored and dry again. Since then we've had several heavy rain storms and we couldn't be happier with how everything works just like the inspector originally showed us. Definitely a 5 star operation and relieved when I didn't get a really high price at first then lower prices each time I said I'd think about it. Basement Systems gave us a competitive price up front and we didn't have to listen to another story of how he would give me some magical deal only if I gave them a deposit for the job at that very moment. Spending almost $8500 for a home repair was a huge deal for us and we appreciate the other reviews we read on Home Advisor, Thanks!!"
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Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"We had a good experience with Always Waterproofing and Concrete. The lady who works in the office was so helpful and friendly over the phone too."
Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1989
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I obtained a total of 3 estimates for the job and all were quite similar for the overall cost. Kyle and his team were professional throughout the process. The overall craftsmanship was very high. My only quibble would be that the joints between the stone pieces were not as narrow as might be ideal. The brick work in the backyard is very tight and appears durable. I would definitely recommend them to a friend.
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+50
Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 1993
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Austin Wells handled our sinking concrete pad and cracks near my garage. He explained everything, neat, and very professional. My wife and I appreciated how he wore a uniform and conducted himself in as an expert in his field. I would definitely call JES again, in particular, Austin Wells to handle any other concrete leveling issues."
+12
Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"SEJ paving did a fantastic job with my erosion problem at the end of my driveway and paving my driveway all in a day which was very impressive for the amount of work there was they cleaned up and were very nice highly recommended everything was spelt out with job and what they were going to do"
Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Dave and company did the job quickly and effectively. The estimate was lower than expected, and his crew was able to get the job done in half a day. I came home from work and it was complete to my expectation. The job required working in a tight space, replacing and enlarging a concrete drain at the bottom of some basement stairs. The performed the work with no impact to the surrounding area. Would definitely recommend in the future."
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Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We had a very difficult jobsite. LOT of rock. On a slope. It took a while for them to get here (good companies are always busy!). Worth the wait. Crew arrived on time, worked clean, finished up on schedule and as expected. Quality was fantastic (higher grade boards, better concrete, set posts then come back the next day to do the main part b/c the posts need to set up). The owner visited the job site on the day they started and the day they finished. Really impressive commitment to the process. Every piece of this - from the sales guy to the billing to the crew was outstanding. Extremely pleased and would hire these guys again without any hesitation."
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