Serving Wood Dale, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2012
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Emergency services offered
"Promptly responded to my request for quote, was fairly priced and was able to get the job done within a few days. Team was careful not to impact the surrounding garden and cleaned up all the debris after. Really happy with 5 Star Concrete's work!"
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Serving Wood Dale, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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Warranties offered
"I used them to excavate and pour the foundation to an addition. They work was great."
Serving Wood Dale, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
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Warranties offered
"Daniel was a pleasure to work with, from initial estimate to job completion. An old sinking blacktop driveway was replaced with a concrete one. The job was completed in a reasonable time frame (the longest wait was for my village to approve the permit!). It looks beautiful, greatly improving the curb appeal. The crew was very respectful of the property and did a very nice clean up. Very happy with the results."
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Serving Wood Dale, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1994
Free estimates
Customers say: Quality work
"showed up on time/very professional/high quality product(4000psi concrete). completed on time. Very good and competitive price. Had 6 contractors come out and only 3 could figure out how to send me an estimate and references! One even wanted to be paid B-4 the work started."
+4
Serving Wood Dale, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
Free estimates
"They did make my retaining wall, all looks good Ortiz Concrete They did a professional job"
Serving Wood Dale, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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Credit card accepted
"I could not be happier I chose this company. Everyone from start to finish was courteous and professional. Everyone kept me in the loop as to what was going to happen, they were always accessible, on time, pleasant and helpful. The tile work was beautifully done. I have already recommended them to two other families."
Serving Wood Dale, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2006
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Credit card accepted
"They came in fast and efficient, everything they did quickly and correctly. Really appreciated the honesty and what I wanted to do and could with the restricions from the city. I would definitely recommend them for any concrete work needed."
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Serving Wood Dale, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2006
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Warranties offered
"J & F did a great job. Julio was responsive, showed up on time and did a great job. They weren't able to shift over an extremely large piece of concrete that was out of alignment, but they did improve it, and we can landscape around the imperfection. We did have an estimate from another company that was a couple hundred dollars cheaper, but they never showed or contacted us back. So, there you go. Would hire J & F again."
Serving Wood Dale, IL and surrounding areas
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Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Great service very knowledgeable clean job will definitely work with Rivera concrete paving again"
+46
Serving Wood Dale, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Excellent communication, up front and honest pricing, excellent final product. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for concrete or asphalt work."
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