Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas
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Free estimates
Warranties offered
Customers say: True professional
"They started the job quickly, worked diligently, and took just two days to build our new concrete patio from start to finish. Reasonable cost too. Very pleased with our new patio, and with G.C. Construction Company."
+42
Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"John did a great job, the deck was beautiful, and the concrete pad was well built, and built the shed for us. Very reliable person."
+124
Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
Free estimates
Warranties offered
Family Owned and Operated business that will professionally install epoxy and polyaspartic coating systems for concrete surfaces including garages, patios, carports, warehousing, pool decks, farm equipment storage, gyms etc. We are experienced in removing old Epoxy Flooring. We strive to make your concrete area as beautiful as the rest of your house. We serve the Knoxville and surrounding area including Norris and Douglas Lake.
+55
Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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Emergency services offered
"My family and I had an excellent experience working with Nick and his team at Smoky Mountain. From start to finish, we were treated with courtesy and professionalism. Nick thoughtfully considered our concerns in designing and replacing our old dock, and we couldn't be more pleased with the end result. All in all, everyone was very flexible and accommodating as plans changed over the course of building the dock. And they took the initiative to hay and seed the parts of the yard that were muddied by trucks/equipment. Two thumbs up!!"
+161
Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent job. Worked very veatly. Laid re-bar in the concrete border channel, so it should hold up for years. Looks like new. Fully recommend."
+280
Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2014
Emergency services offered
Customers say: Super punctual
"Very knowledgeable. Great ideas. Our trees, bushes, and gardens were out of control—several years of not being maintained. Seeing an improvements by the month! I plan to keep them on year round."
+13
Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They leveled off some top soil for me from a new build. They showed up when they said they would and finished job on time. They did great work for a fair price."
+20
Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"The workmanship and communication from Lucas Outdoor Designs is of high quality."
Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Did a great job fixing the cracks in my concrets"
Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Very well! It took a while to get to us due to the weather and such, but they did, and the work was excellent. The estimate we got was fair and itemized, and everything done as described. David made sure all was done right before we gave final payment. Thank you!"
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