Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"5 star concrete was very professional and diligent with the projects i hired them for. I would recommend them and will be using their services again."
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Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"New concrete and small deck"
+97
Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Did a good job! Concrete very good! Look at it every day very happy!"
+7
Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1979
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The work went extremely well. The concrete is now properly raised and sloped for drainage. The gap between the slab and my front stairs is also sealed. It looks great. I highly recommend Perma-Seal."
+48
Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Did a great job on the concrete, but did not come back to fill in the dirt as was told."
Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Prompt responses, great to work with! The work was completed and done well and we had some major concrete settling and breaks and the work looks great! Looks so much better then it was. Would recommend them to anyone needing concrete raising! Affordable, quality work!"
+25
Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1957
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Crew arrived on time and worked efficiently. As the project progressed, 2 foundation cracks were discovered which added $900 to the original estimate. Old insulation along foundation wall was removed and replaced with silvery foam sheets. Joints were taped. Some leveling of the floor was done. Sheets were laid over the gravel floor also (crawlspace is not used for storage). 2 window well covers were installed. Our main goal was to have a warmer floor in the room above. We haven't noticed a major improvement yet."
Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Excellent work laying concrete, have to do better job afterwards cleaning up remaining concrete and any other materials"
+1
Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2011
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Very well, our home is more leak proof / water tight than when we bought it some 30 years ago... and is anticipated to remain so for another 30+ years. All the mentioned work occurred during 3 visits spread across some 18 months; but none of the visits required more than a single day to complete. Work was conveniently scheduled and the worker(s) always arrived on time; if not 15 minutes early. A year after our last work was done (the poly-jacking), The Real Seal, at my request but at no charge, even sent out a technician to replace/redo some concrete plugs in those poly-jack holes that had popped out probably due to outdoor temperature swings."
+39
Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"I recently had my concrete stairs redone, and I couldn't be happier with the results! From the initial estimate to the finished project, the team was professional, punctual, and easy to work with. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for concrete work. Thank you for doing such a fantastic job!"
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