Gulfside Surfaces, Inc., has been servicing the greater Sarasota area since 2006. As an owner operated company, we aim to deliver the highest quality service. We understand the importance of getting the job right the first time and look forward to delivering our mission to your project. Call today for your free estimate!
"They did a great job, on time and very professional and friendly!"
Kim T on March 2025
Gulfside Surfaces, Inc., has been servicing the greater Sarasota area since 2006. As an owner operated company, we aim to deliver the highest quality service. We understand the importance of getting the job right the first time and look forward to delivering our mission to your project. Call today for your free estimate!
"They did a great job, on time and very professional and friendly!"
Kim T on March 2025
Established in 2002, Alpha Foundations stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair and structural reinforcement to crawl space encapsulation, dehumidification, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With offices spanning across the entire state of Florida & South Georgia, we bring our expertise closer to you. Alpha Foundations proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At Alpha Foundations, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!
"Only did about one third of the work- could not complete without me signing a waiver relieving them of any damage done to my pool surface. This was not mentioned until after approximately one third or less of the work was completed. Management was condescending and unwilling to negotiate as they wanted half of the contracted money and barely completed one third of the contract. None of the issues we hired them to correct were fixed and I have zero confidence the pool deck is actually stabilized as they claim since the technician stated to me the day he was there that he could not complete stabilization without injecting more foam which he could not do without possibly damaging the surface of my pool. After paying them more than $3,200.00 it looks worse than it did before they showed up. BUYER BEWARE!!!!!"
Jim W on August 2023
Established in 2002, Alpha Foundations stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair and structural reinforcement to crawl space encapsulation, dehumidification, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With offices spanning across the entire state of Florida & South Georgia, we bring our expertise closer to you. Alpha Foundations proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At Alpha Foundations, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!
"Only did about one third of the work- could not complete without me signing a waiver relieving them of any damage done to my pool surface. This was not mentioned until after approximately one third or less of the work was completed. Management was condescending and unwilling to negotiate as they wanted half of the contracted money and barely completed one third of the contract. None of the issues we hired them to correct were fixed and I have zero confidence the pool deck is actually stabilized as they claim since the technician stated to me the day he was there that he could not complete stabilization without injecting more foam which he could not do without possibly damaging the surface of my pool. After paying them more than $3,200.00 it looks worse than it did before they showed up. BUYER BEWARE!!!!!"
Jim W on August 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We hope you give us the opportunity talk with you about your job....
"WARNING: DAN IS THE BIGGEST LIAR, HE WILL PROMISE ANYTHING UNTIL HE GETS THE MONEY. We hired DANN FROM PREFERRED POOL AND PAVERS (PPP) to install a paver driveway and walkways to the front of our house and the backyard. Within a month we started experiencing problems with the installation and the quality of the pavers. 1) The pavers we ordered are called MEGA SMOOTH. We have pictures of the driveway that show how NOT SMOOTH, uneven the pavers were installed; 2) The aggregate in the pavers is popping out causing holes and the pavers are degrading, 3) The pavers are moving and separating causing large gaps, 4) 2 types of pavers, "Mega Smooth" and Mega Stone" were intermixed in the installation. We were told the difference in the pavers was Mega Smooth is a 3 piece paver and Mega Stone is a 2 pc paver. This is not true, the shape/texture is very different. PPP made several unsuccessful attempts to repair the problems. New pavers were ordered to replace defective pavers, but PPP, nor the factory, could communicate what the quality standard is for the pavers to determine which pavers would be replaced from a factory defect. Also, when the first pallet of replacement pavers arrived, it was the wrong color. PPP disappeared after this. Finally, the pavers were never sealed. I BELIEVE IN KARMA AND I KNOW WHAT YOU GIVE ALWAYS COMES BACK. DAN YOU STOLE MY $20000. HERE ARE A FEW OF MANY PICTURES OF WHAT I MENTIONED ABOVE. THESE ARE 2 MONTHS AFTER THE INSTALLATION AND YOU HAVE SEEN THIS FIRST HAND. THEY WOULD BE PERFECT FOR YOUR WEBSITE SO EVERY ONE CAN SEE YOUR HORRIBLE WORK. DAN ENJOY MY $20000 UNTIL KARMA HITS."
Elly E on March 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We hope you give us the opportunity talk with you about your job....
"WARNING: DAN IS THE BIGGEST LIAR, HE WILL PROMISE ANYTHING UNTIL HE GETS THE MONEY. We hired DANN FROM PREFERRED POOL AND PAVERS (PPP) to install a paver driveway and walkways to the front of our house and the backyard. Within a month we started experiencing problems with the installation and the quality of the pavers. 1) The pavers we ordered are called MEGA SMOOTH. We have pictures of the driveway that show how NOT SMOOTH, uneven the pavers were installed; 2) The aggregate in the pavers is popping out causing holes and the pavers are degrading, 3) The pavers are moving and separating causing large gaps, 4) 2 types of pavers, "Mega Smooth" and Mega Stone" were intermixed in the installation. We were told the difference in the pavers was Mega Smooth is a 3 piece paver and Mega Stone is a 2 pc paver. This is not true, the shape/texture is very different. PPP made several unsuccessful attempts to repair the problems. New pavers were ordered to replace defective pavers, but PPP, nor the factory, could communicate what the quality standard is for the pavers to determine which pavers would be replaced from a factory defect. Also, when the first pallet of replacement pavers arrived, it was the wrong color. PPP disappeared after this. Finally, the pavers were never sealed. I BELIEVE IN KARMA AND I KNOW WHAT YOU GIVE ALWAYS COMES BACK. DAN YOU STOLE MY $20000. HERE ARE A FEW OF MANY PICTURES OF WHAT I MENTIONED ABOVE. THESE ARE 2 MONTHS AFTER THE INSTALLATION AND YOU HAVE SEEN THIS FIRST HAND. THEY WOULD BE PERFECT FOR YOUR WEBSITE SO EVERY ONE CAN SEE YOUR HORRIBLE WORK. DAN ENJOY MY $20000 UNTIL KARMA HITS."
Elly E on March 2025
LRE Foundation Repair has been Florida’s trusted foundation and concrete repair expert since 1989, with over 26,000 projects completed. We repair settling foundations, lift and level concrete, and repair and encapsulate crawl spaces. We also handle deep foundation solutions and soil stabilization. With over 35 years of experience, we offer free inspections, lifetime transferable warranties, and a satisfaction guarantee—so you can feel confident your home or property is protected.
"The company charged $4000 for a pop-up drainage system to prevent flooding in my stand-alone backyard office. When heavy rain came, it was apparent that the system in place was not working, and despite multiple emails, no one responded for six months. When they did, they sent workers out to do the same job that was already done. They also told me that the system in place would not work and should never have been placed and in the end, recommended I hire an irrigation company, stating that they are not an irrigation company and, when asked about a partial refund since the system placed did not work, they refused. In short, I cannot recommend this company. Poor work, poor customer service."
DONALD K on July 2024
LRE Foundation Repair has been Florida’s trusted foundation and concrete repair expert since 1989, with over 26,000 projects completed. We repair settling foundations, lift and level concrete, and repair and encapsulate crawl spaces. We also handle deep foundation solutions and soil stabilization. With over 35 years of experience, we offer free inspections, lifetime transferable warranties, and a satisfaction guarantee—so you can feel confident your home or property is protected.
"The company charged $4000 for a pop-up drainage system to prevent flooding in my stand-alone backyard office. When heavy rain came, it was apparent that the system in place was not working, and despite multiple emails, no one responded for six months. When they did, they sent workers out to do the same job that was already done. They also told me that the system in place would not work and should never have been placed and in the end, recommended I hire an irrigation company, stating that they are not an irrigation company and, when asked about a partial refund since the system placed did not work, they refused. In short, I cannot recommend this company. Poor work, poor customer service."
DONALD K on July 2024
We are #1 Exterior Cleaning company specialized in Roof Soft Washing, Professional Window Cleaning, Pagers Sealing, Pressure Washing, House Washing and Gutter Cleaning. We eliminate all algae and other contaminants from outdoor surfaces restoring the former vibrance of your home or business. Our #1 goal is to make your property shine again using proper equipment, chemicals and methods.
We are #1 Exterior Cleaning company specialized in Roof Soft Washing, Professional Window Cleaning, Pagers Sealing, Pressure Washing, House Washing and Gutter Cleaning. We eliminate all algae and other contaminants from outdoor surfaces restoring the former vibrance of your home or business. Our #1 goal is to make your property shine again using proper equipment, chemicals and methods.
Add value to your home with my 25 years experience! Sampson Land Care is a locally owned full service exterior needs company With over 25 years of experience. Our Mission is to provide high quality outdoor services coupled with an industry leading level of customer service. We strive to build long standing relationships with our clientele and the communities we serve.
"Sampson Land Care used a chemical on my pool desk to seal our flagstone. The product they used was incorrect. Company did nothing to rectify the situation. I had to higher another company to remove the product off the flagstone since the product Sampson Land Care use turned the stone white."
Gary F on September 2023
Add value to your home with my 25 years experience! Sampson Land Care is a locally owned full service exterior needs company With over 25 years of experience. Our Mission is to provide high quality outdoor services coupled with an industry leading level of customer service. We strive to build long standing relationships with our clientele and the communities we serve.
"Sampson Land Care used a chemical on my pool desk to seal our flagstone. The product they used was incorrect. Company did nothing to rectify the situation. I had to higher another company to remove the product off the flagstone since the product Sampson Land Care use turned the stone white."
Gary F on September 2023
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in paving and tile services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Done in one day. Great job and cleaned up after."
Chuck P on April 2025
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in paving and tile services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Done in one day. Great job and cleaned up after."
Chuck P on April 2025
We are a 40 year old company, local to Sarasota. We have the best prices and quality service. We do landscape design & lighting, French drains, hardscaping, walkways, patios, and any type of shrubbery installation. We specialize in hardscaping, free landscape & xeriscaping. Give us a call today! And you can also visit my website ! https://www.greenhornetlandscape.com/
"Great work."
JAKOB P on March 2025
We are a 40 year old company, local to Sarasota. We have the best prices and quality service. We do landscape design & lighting, French drains, hardscaping, walkways, patios, and any type of shrubbery installation. We specialize in hardscaping, free landscape & xeriscaping. Give us a call today! And you can also visit my website ! https://www.greenhornetlandscape.com/
"Great work."
JAKOB P on March 2025
JI Masonry Solutions provides custom residential stonework for residents in Florida and across the nation. Our highly experienced team will work with you one on one to create an outdoor setting that compliments your home style and needs. As well as residential services, we offer commercial masonry for small businesses and Fortune 500 brands alike. Some of JI Masonry Solution’s commercial clients include Marriott, Hyatt’s, Best Western, Hilton, Holland America and Princess cruise lines, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, and Disney.
"only gave an estimate"
Patrice G on July 2024
JI Masonry Solutions provides custom residential stonework for residents in Florida and across the nation. Our highly experienced team will work with you one on one to create an outdoor setting that compliments your home style and needs. As well as residential services, we offer commercial masonry for small businesses and Fortune 500 brands alike. Some of JI Masonry Solution’s commercial clients include Marriott, Hyatt’s, Best Western, Hilton, Holland America and Princess cruise lines, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, and Disney.
"only gave an estimate"
Patrice G on July 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company with 10+ years of landscaping and lawn care experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"two of the hardest working people I,ve ever met! great price and did more then we contracted for!!! TOTALTY RECONMEND"
George S on April 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company with 10+ years of landscaping and lawn care experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"two of the hardest working people I,ve ever met! great price and did more then we contracted for!!! TOTALTY RECONMEND"
George S on April 2025
A properly installed concrete slab can last anywhere from 30 to 100 years. Factors that impact its lifespan include timely repairs of cracks or breaks, local weather conditions, and the type of concrete used. Consulting with a local concrete contractor can give you a more accurate estimate based on your area's climate.
Concrete takes 26 to 30 days to cure to its full strength. After 24 to 48 hours, a 4-inch concrete slab is solid enough to walk on without leaving footprints. After seven days, it should be cured to at least 70% of its full strength. Proper curing is essential for the slab's durability and longevity.
Maintaining your concrete slab properly extends its life and keeps it looking its best. Regularly clean away dirt and debris, and promptly remove stains and spills like car oil or fertilizers. Avoid using harsh chemicals or de-icers that can damage the concrete. Keep heavy machinery and oversized vehicles off your driveway, and consider sealing your concrete to renew its appearance. Remember that while concrete is strong and durable, it isn't designed to support extremely heavy loads without proper reinforcement.
Choosing between a precast concrete slab and pouring concrete on-site depends on your project's size and location. Precast slabs are poured off-site and delivered ready to install, which can save time and ensure consistent quality. However, for larger areas or sites with access limitations, pouring concrete on-site may be more practical. Discuss your options with a local concrete contractor to determine the best choice for your project.
A concrete floor differs from a concrete slab in both its finish and function. A concrete floor is an indoor surface that is polished, coated, or stained for enhanced aesthetics and durability, while a concrete slab is an unfinished base designed to support structures such as sheds, garages, or patios. The finishing process adds visual appeal and protection for interior use, making it suitable for everyday living spaces. Each application is tailored to its intended environment and performance requirements.
When pouring a concrete slab, you must account for extra costs beyond the base price. Additional expenses include reinforcement additions, decorative enhancements like staining or stamping, drainage installation, and permit fees required by local regulations. These factors impact the overall project cost and should be discussed with a professional to ensure an accurate budget.