We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of stone and tile services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in ceramic, porcelain, and a variety of natural stone tile installation. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Avalos construction goes the extra mile to insure you as a customer are at ease & satusfied with their work...Excellent value for your dollar & they are very personable. I look forward to hiring Avalos for future projects."
J J on January 2022
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of stone and tile services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in ceramic, porcelain, and a variety of natural stone tile installation. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Avalos construction goes the extra mile to insure you as a customer are at ease & satusfied with their work...Excellent value for your dollar & they are very personable. I look forward to hiring Avalos for future projects."
J J on January 2022
Welcome to Best Landscape & Construction. Best Landscape Construction is a professional Custom Landscape and Masonry company serving in the Price Georges and Montgomery County. Our Business Philosophy is simple, We show up when expected and deliver superior Gardening and Masonry service at a competitive rate. How do we always know what the customer wants? Communication -we listen to your needs, then follow through with your project to fit your specific needs. Satisfaction always guaranteed. My name is Abel Rivas, owner of the business. My personal experience with Business Owners and Homeowners reveal that most people looking for Landscape Maintenance or Masonry Company, is just looking for someone they can trust. Someone whose personal commitment to them offers real solutions and a follow through that is rarely seen in our industry. We are a small business, focus on offer quality Work.
"This landscaping was excellent. They provided outstanding work, professionalism, customer service and overall outstanding finished product. I will be using them again for my next project."
Elizabeth J on September 2022
Welcome to Best Landscape & Construction. Best Landscape Construction is a professional Custom Landscape and Masonry company serving in the Price Georges and Montgomery County. Our Business Philosophy is simple, We show up when expected and deliver superior Gardening and Masonry service at a competitive rate. How do we always know what the customer wants? Communication -we listen to your needs, then follow through with your project to fit your specific needs. Satisfaction always guaranteed. My name is Abel Rivas, owner of the business. My personal experience with Business Owners and Homeowners reveal that most people looking for Landscape Maintenance or Masonry Company, is just looking for someone they can trust. Someone whose personal commitment to them offers real solutions and a follow through that is rarely seen in our industry. We are a small business, focus on offer quality Work.
"This landscaping was excellent. They provided outstanding work, professionalism, customer service and overall outstanding finished product. I will be using them again for my next project."
Elizabeth J on September 2022
OVER 100 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE AS YOU PATIO AND HARDSCAPE EXPERTS! SBC Outdoor Services was founded in 2015 by Brad Crist. Brad had over 15 years of experience in the industry and wanted to create a landscaping company that could hold true to the concept of “quality landscaping.” Ever since then we've been constantly growing as a high-end hardscape, landscape design, and commercial maintenance business. Over the course of our existence, we've earned a great reputation for quality service and we aim to not just maintain our reputation for excellence but to constantly improve it. That's why we only hire the best of the best. Our management team alone has over 30 years of experience in the industry and members of management used to maintain the White House. The rest of our team is similarly qualified and has over 100 years of combined experience. At SBC Outdoor Services we believe that landscaping is an art, not just a skill. We not only teach our employees proper installation methods but also encourage them to take initiative and to completely pour their imagination and skill into their work. Our design and installation divisions make sure that the product will be very functional as well as attractive while our maintenance division employees take great pride in the ongoing beauty of your property.
"I hired them to do landscaping and a driveway, my drive way is crumbling and have holes in it."
Cynthia R on December 2023
OVER 100 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE AS YOU PATIO AND HARDSCAPE EXPERTS! SBC Outdoor Services was founded in 2015 by Brad Crist. Brad had over 15 years of experience in the industry and wanted to create a landscaping company that could hold true to the concept of “quality landscaping.” Ever since then we've been constantly growing as a high-end hardscape, landscape design, and commercial maintenance business. Over the course of our existence, we've earned a great reputation for quality service and we aim to not just maintain our reputation for excellence but to constantly improve it. That's why we only hire the best of the best. Our management team alone has over 30 years of experience in the industry and members of management used to maintain the White House. The rest of our team is similarly qualified and has over 100 years of combined experience. At SBC Outdoor Services we believe that landscaping is an art, not just a skill. We not only teach our employees proper installation methods but also encourage them to take initiative and to completely pour their imagination and skill into their work. Our design and installation divisions make sure that the product will be very functional as well as attractive while our maintenance division employees take great pride in the ongoing beauty of your property.
"I hired them to do landscaping and a driveway, my drive way is crumbling and have holes in it."
Cynthia R on December 2023
Quality Hardscapes are a professional team of multiskilled contractors we can install, replace and carry out maintenance to all types of paving and masonry, driveways, patios, walkways, stops, steps, parking lots, and more. Our fully trained, experienced contractors have an excellent reputation with 100% customer satisfaction. Every masonry or paving project that we carry out is completed to the absolute highest standards.
Quality Hardscapes are a professional team of multiskilled contractors we can install, replace and carry out maintenance to all types of paving and masonry, driveways, patios, walkways, stops, steps, parking lots, and more. Our fully trained, experienced contractors have an excellent reputation with 100% customer satisfaction. Every masonry or paving project that we carry out is completed to the absolute highest standards.
23+ years of experience Brothers Pavers, Inc. specializes in general hardscaping installation and repair services. We are owner operated and always provide top notch results. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!
"Miguel and his crew were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. They repaired crumbling exterior brick walls on our 1915 brick townhouse and did a great paint job. He was extremely responsive and worked with our timeline. They did an amazing job at an affordable price. I’ve worked with many contractors and they were by far the most efficient, dependable, and even left our space cleaner than it was before they started. They went above and beyond to address our concerns. Would definitely hire again in the future."
Sam B on March 2025
23+ years of experience Brothers Pavers, Inc. specializes in general hardscaping installation and repair services. We are owner operated and always provide top notch results. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!
"Miguel and his crew were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. They repaired crumbling exterior brick walls on our 1915 brick townhouse and did a great paint job. He was extremely responsive and worked with our timeline. They did an amazing job at an affordable price. I’ve worked with many contractors and they were by far the most efficient, dependable, and even left our space cleaner than it was before they started. They went above and beyond to address our concerns. Would definitely hire again in the future."
Sam B on March 2025
Concreto Plus Inc. provides professional design, installation, and repairs for all your masonry, concrete and stone projects. We are an award winning firm with many years of experience with an exceptional safety record. Concreto Plus Inc. is a fully licensed, bonded and insured firm that is EPA Lead Safe certified and official member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). Concreto Plus Inc. has built a great reputation for superior work and excellent customer service. We use only the best products and maintain a skilled staff to complete your project. Our commitment to providing quality service has earned us our customer’s overwhelming approval and many valuable repeat customers. We take pride in what we do, and constantly strive to provide exceptional work in a timely fashion while maintaining our high standards and valuable reputation. Our outstanding craftsmanship helps bring your vision to existence.
"Solid, Professional, Straight to the Point. Got the work done, did it well, were honest and respectful."
G G on September 2023
Concreto Plus Inc. provides professional design, installation, and repairs for all your masonry, concrete and stone projects. We are an award winning firm with many years of experience with an exceptional safety record. Concreto Plus Inc. is a fully licensed, bonded and insured firm that is EPA Lead Safe certified and official member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). Concreto Plus Inc. has built a great reputation for superior work and excellent customer service. We use only the best products and maintain a skilled staff to complete your project. Our commitment to providing quality service has earned us our customer’s overwhelming approval and many valuable repeat customers. We take pride in what we do, and constantly strive to provide exceptional work in a timely fashion while maintaining our high standards and valuable reputation. Our outstanding craftsmanship helps bring your vision to existence.
"Solid, Professional, Straight to the Point. Got the work done, did it well, were honest and respectful."
G G on September 2023
BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR LIVING. East Coast creates inspiring landscapes, hardscapes, water features and drainage solutions that bring beauty, new outdoor experiences and exceptional value to your life and home. SPECIALIZING IN: Patios, walkways, driveways, landscaping, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, outdoor lighting, drainage and erosion control (including eco-friendly permeable pavers, dry riverbeds and rain gardens through RainScapes and RiverSmart rebate programs). TRUSTED: Employees drug tested and background checked. License #42490. Insurance #Q89-0102236-M. ADDITIONAL EMAIL: mark@eclandscapedesign.com
"that Roberto and the crew did a great job on the retaining wall and driveway. The workmanship was excellent, and Roberto accommodated my every request for alterations in the design without question. In addition, his suggestions contributed to creating the finished product that I had envisioned."
Robert R on February 2025
BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR LIVING. East Coast creates inspiring landscapes, hardscapes, water features and drainage solutions that bring beauty, new outdoor experiences and exceptional value to your life and home. SPECIALIZING IN: Patios, walkways, driveways, landscaping, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, outdoor lighting, drainage and erosion control (including eco-friendly permeable pavers, dry riverbeds and rain gardens through RainScapes and RiverSmart rebate programs). TRUSTED: Employees drug tested and background checked. License #42490. Insurance #Q89-0102236-M. ADDITIONAL EMAIL: mark@eclandscapedesign.com
"that Roberto and the crew did a great job on the retaining wall and driveway. The workmanship was excellent, and Roberto accommodated my every request for alterations in the design without question. In addition, his suggestions contributed to creating the finished product that I had envisioned."
Robert R on February 2025
15+ years of experience! Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Happy with results."
Ric S on March 2025
15+ years of experience! Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Happy with results."
Ric S on March 2025
Garcia Patios & Landscaping, Inc. is a Millersville, Maryland residential & commercial landscaping maintenance, landscape design, patio paver, maintenance-free vinyl deck & hardscape design installation contractor. We also specialize in interlocking concrete, stone, brick or flagstone pavers for driveways, patios, pool decks, walkways, sidewalks, masonry, stonework, fire pits, fireplaces, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, waterfalls, ponds or pools; as well as landscape maintenance, hardscaping, retaining walls, stonework & masonry work, & custom, maintenance-free decks stairways, stair rails & railing. LICENSE #1269266.
Garcia Patios & Landscaping, Inc. is a Millersville, Maryland residential & commercial landscaping maintenance, landscape design, patio paver, maintenance-free vinyl deck & hardscape design installation contractor. We also specialize in interlocking concrete, stone, brick or flagstone pavers for driveways, patios, pool decks, walkways, sidewalks, masonry, stonework, fire pits, fireplaces, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, waterfalls, ponds or pools; as well as landscape maintenance, hardscaping, retaining walls, stonework & masonry work, & custom, maintenance-free decks stairways, stair rails & railing. LICENSE #1269266.
CONCRETE. MASONRY. ASPHALT. FALL AND LANDSCAPE CLEANUP. International Brick & Concrete was built brick by brick, stone by stone, on a concrete foundation of loyal, satisfied customers. These are truths and ethics in which I take great pride, and it is you, our customer, whom we thank for helping us as we strive to maintain our most cherished goal: "Earning your referrals and becoming the most often recommended brick, concrete, and stone craftsmen in your neighborhood."-Rigoberto Ortez
"Rigo and his team were great on our asphalt driveway and concrete walkway project! Very professional from the start, Rigo ensured we had all our questions answered and concerns addressed. He made our family a part of the process and ensure even my son was able to enjoy the project! Project turned out better than expected and on time. Looking forward to contacting Rigo again in the future to help with some of our landscaping/drainage needs."
Chris P on May 2025
CONCRETE. MASONRY. ASPHALT. FALL AND LANDSCAPE CLEANUP. International Brick & Concrete was built brick by brick, stone by stone, on a concrete foundation of loyal, satisfied customers. These are truths and ethics in which I take great pride, and it is you, our customer, whom we thank for helping us as we strive to maintain our most cherished goal: "Earning your referrals and becoming the most often recommended brick, concrete, and stone craftsmen in your neighborhood."-Rigoberto Ortez
"Rigo and his team were great on our asphalt driveway and concrete walkway project! Very professional from the start, Rigo ensured we had all our questions answered and concerns addressed. He made our family a part of the process and ensure even my son was able to enjoy the project! Project turned out better than expected and on time. Looking forward to contacting Rigo again in the future to help with some of our landscaping/drainage needs."
Chris P on May 2025
The installation process for a concrete basement floor spans several days to weeks, depending on project scope. Preparation work includes removing existing flooring, creating proper drainage, and establishing a suitable base. The concrete itself requires adequate curing time before finishing treatments can be applied. Weather conditions, basement accessibility, and chosen finish types all influence the overall timeline.
Concrete slabs are constructed at ground level as part of a foundation system, while basement floors are installed below grade within an existing foundation structure. Basement installations often require additional moisture control measures due to their subterranean environment. Both utilize similar materials, but basement floors frequently need specialized preparation to address ground moisture issues and integration with existing foundation walls.
While some preparatory aspects might be manageable for experienced DIYers, concrete basement floor installation requires professional expertise. The process involves precise measurements, proper reinforcement placement, and skilled finishing techniques. Errors in mixing, pouring, or curing can lead to significant structural problems. Most homeowners find that professional installation, though more expensive initially, provides better long-term value and performance.
Proper maintenance includes regular sweeping and occasional mopping with appropriate cleaners. Avoid harsh chemicals that might damage sealants or concrete surfaces. Address spills promptly to prevent staining. Inspect periodically for cracks or signs of moisture problems. Reapply sealants according to product specifications to maintain moisture resistance. Controlling basement humidity helps preserve the floor's condition over time.
A properly installed concrete basement floor can improve moisture management when incorporated with appropriate waterproofing measures. Vapor barriers, drainage systems, and quality sealants all contribute to moisture control. However, concrete alone cannot resolve serious foundation water issues or hydrostatic pressure problems. Comprehensive waterproofing approaches that address exterior drainage, foundation walls, and interior systems provide the best results for persistent moisture concerns.