Serving Aurora, 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."
+79
Serving Aurora, 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 Aurora, 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."
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Serving Aurora, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Great experience with Sierra Concrete, who installed a new stamped, colored, concrete patio. A family owned business with Julio as the contact for the job, they were very professional and precise with every phase of the project. I would highly recommend anyone to use this company for a concrete project."
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Serving Aurora, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1988
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"AJD replaced an existing 25 year old concrete driveway and exceeded my expectations. They were thorough, on time, and on budget. I would highly recommend them to anyone!"
+18
Serving Aurora, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"DNB did a wonderful job raising the concrete walkway to our front porch. The pricing was fair and scheduling was easy. Would definitely recommend them to friends and neighbors."
+25
Serving Aurora, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1999
Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
"I hired Mark's company in April 2024 but weather (heat & rain) delayed the installation until September. His two man crew (lead by Marco) removed my old concrete patio and installed new Interlock pavers (about 400 square feet) as well as assembled my pergola with completion in six days. Very happy with the quality of work and friendlyness of this crew. I recommend using Mission Brick Paving for any work using pavers."
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Serving Aurora, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"My first few quotes showed me what the patio would look like with paver bricks and I thought that was my only option. They suggested concrete which I actually wanted originally. They started about a week after our chat and finished the job in a day. It looks really good and clean"
Serving Aurora, 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 Aurora, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
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."
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