Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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Credit card accepted
"They were very courteous and responsive"
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Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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Warranties offered
Customers say: Quality work
"Jose was pleasant to work with. He made sure I was happy with how things were done. He and his crew were mindful of our property and they brought heavy equipment in to do the work. They cleaned up the area including the street. The patio turned out great and our neighbors are now interested in doing the same thing. We would hire him again!"
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Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
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Warranties offered
"AFG went above and beyond on our project at a very reasonable cost. We couldnâ t be happier and would recommend them to anyone."
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Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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Warranties offered
"Both men were very friendly did there job , worked together very well."
Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
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Offers commercial services
"Val did a superior job both of laying out the pattern of the patio and walkway as well as the quality of the finished concrete work. Very satisfied!"
Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Offers commercial services
"Had concrete in the grass and left tape on the house but nothing major. Great guys and good communication."
Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
Free estimates
Customers say: Quality work
"Highly recommend ASAP Construction. They communicated well, did what they said they'd do when they said they would. We are very happy with the work they did in pouring a new basement floor."
Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 1992
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Warranties offered
"Great job on leveling foundation. But no one came back to fix our yard. They was supposed to come back and reseed the yard that was tore up. No one called or cane vack"
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Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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"Kevin and his crew were very accommodating, and did the job within a week of the initial quote. The quote was very reasonable and actually ended up being under bid because of some unforeseen problems (there was rebar in the concrete) and it took them quite a bit longer to complete the job than originally thought. They were extremely polite and actually apologetic for taking so long! We paid them more than the bid quote and would have paid them more of we had the budget!"
Serving West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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Warranties offered
"Big shout out to Dil and Cruise for doing a splendid job . They were very courteous, patient enough to listen to my concerns and very friendly. The Job was to lift the concrete and seal the joint and cracks . Time will tell how well the seal will hold especially with colorodo weather but so far happy the result. Thank you Trasher."
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