Serving Erie, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Our concrete steps needed patching and an overhaul. Joe and Rob did an excellent job and we would recommend them highly. They were very personable and very efficient. In fact they have done a number of jobs for us and I have never been disappointed."
Serving Erie, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Montes provided great customer service not to mention outstanding quality of work at my home. We had fall/spring clean up and lawn service during the summertime. I have and will continue my business with Montes and will always highly recommend them."
Serving Erie, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
Royal Epoxy Pros LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!\n
Serving Erie, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Fantastic! It looks great, and you cannot tell anything was done to the concrete; it seems like the original sidewalk."
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Serving Erie, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Job was completed in short order. Basement is completely, FRP paneling was installed and looks great throughout. My only complaint is that there was a ton of concrete dust left behind, both in the basement and tracked through the family room. I would still recommend them."
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Serving Erie, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Timely and efficient. Those guys work hard!"
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Serving Erie, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"They did a great job!"
Serving Erie, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
"Alex did a great job on a difficult-to-reach area behind our house"
Serving Erie, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I was looking for a contractor to redo my sidewalk around my house and I can honestly say I’m very grateful for Schimek concrete not only did they get it done in a timely manner but both him and his workers are professional and know what they are doing customer service at its best along with detailed concrete work I would 100% recommend this contractor"
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Serving Erie, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Everything was done neat and timely and the price was very reasonable"
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