Were dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 20 years of industry experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.
"David was so professional every step of the way. You can see and feel his passion for what he does. We will definitely be using and recommending him again!"
Patty C on August 2021
Were dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 20 years of industry experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.
"David was so professional every step of the way. You can see and feel his passion for what he does. We will definitely be using and recommending him again!"
Patty C on August 2021
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 services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Steve and crew were very good honest and professional. Very good price too. I would recommend Merlin Services to everyone M Howard Mt Holly, NC"
mike h on November 2020
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 services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Steve and crew were very good honest and professional. Very good price too. I would recommend Merlin Services to everyone M Howard Mt Holly, NC"
mike h on November 2020
With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your hardscaping and landscaping needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!
"Adam built a retaining wall, outdoor kitchen, back patio, and steps to the dock. Did a great job, attention to detail. Would change features if he saw a better look. He backs his work...had a small area of pavers sink slightly, he came out, over a year later and resolved the situation. How many companies do you know that does that?"
phillip f on February 2019
With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your hardscaping and landscaping needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!
"Adam built a retaining wall, outdoor kitchen, back patio, and steps to the dock. Did a great job, attention to detail. Would change features if he saw a better look. He backs his work...had a small area of pavers sink slightly, he came out, over a year later and resolved the situation. How many companies do you know that does that?"
phillip f on February 2019
Welcome to FUNSCAPES! We are Charlotte's full service provider of total hardscape solutions. We offer turn-key services including: Driveways/ Concrete, Pavers, Retaining & Privacy Walls, Drainage Solutions, Seawalls, Masonry, Irrigation Systems and More! Prior to starting Funscapes, the owner founded and ran a large general contracting company for over 16 years, which specialized in providing all types of construction for the United States Military. Funscapes was founded on the same principle to provide local hardscape services at fair prices which meet the same quality standards demanded by the US Military.
"I really enjoyed working on creating my concert pathway and my patio re-sealing projects with the staff at Funscapes and would definitely recommend them to anyone interested in doing a project. My project was completed timely and it came out perfectly beautiful. I have received so many compliments from my neighbors who really love the pathway and how it turned out. I thought my stamped patio needed to be stained however we talked about resealing which is what they did and it looks brand new. This is a great company and everyone is very honest. They really do have the customers best interest at heart. Thank you Haley and Miguel!"
Cynthia G on June 2024
Welcome to FUNSCAPES! We are Charlotte's full service provider of total hardscape solutions. We offer turn-key services including: Driveways/ Concrete, Pavers, Retaining & Privacy Walls, Drainage Solutions, Seawalls, Masonry, Irrigation Systems and More! Prior to starting Funscapes, the owner founded and ran a large general contracting company for over 16 years, which specialized in providing all types of construction for the United States Military. Funscapes was founded on the same principle to provide local hardscape services at fair prices which meet the same quality standards demanded by the US Military.
"I really enjoyed working on creating my concert pathway and my patio re-sealing projects with the staff at Funscapes and would definitely recommend them to anyone interested in doing a project. My project was completed timely and it came out perfectly beautiful. I have received so many compliments from my neighbors who really love the pathway and how it turned out. I thought my stamped patio needed to be stained however we talked about resealing which is what they did and it looks brand new. This is a great company and everyone is very honest. They really do have the customers best interest at heart. Thank you Haley and Miguel!"
Cynthia G on June 2024
We offer a large variety of landscaping services, Excavating, hauling, Driveway Installation/Repair.
"Repaired driveway as promised. No problems with the service provided. Would use their services again, if needed."
Mark E on January 2025
We offer a large variety of landscaping services, Excavating, hauling, Driveway Installation/Repair.
"Repaired driveway as promised. No problems with the service provided. Would use their services again, if needed."
Mark E on January 2025
Thank you for looking at our profile. We are one of the Carolinas TOP Hardscape companies with 24 years of experience. We pride ourselves in the craftsmanship and quality of every project we install. All of our work is covered by a 10 year warranty from completion of installation which covers everything. We are a 100% turn key Hardscape company with tons of knowledge to address any issue/want you may have. We offer a free consultation and design plan, during our meeting we will go over how your project will be installed, material options and any questions you may have along the way. We are also proud to say we have received the Super Service Award on Angie's List for the past 9 years! Some of our services include; Custom Hardscape/Landscape design Paver patios/Raised patios/Drive-ways/Side-walks/Pool decks/Pool coping Retaining walls/Engineered retaining walls/Garden walls Out-door kitchens/Fire places/Seat walls/Fire-pits All stone work/Stone patios/Kitchens/Seat walls/Fire places/Fire pits Concrete Landscape installation Out-door lighting/Seat wall lights/Step lights Sod Irrigation Paver repair/Cleaning/Sealing Fence installation/Aluminum/Privacy/Custom/Wall mounted fences All drainage/French drains/Channel drains/Down spout drains Grading Lot clearly We look forward to doing business with you!
"Superior Hardscapes has done seversl jobs for me and getting ready to start another. The most recent was a retaining Wall and it looks amazing. All my neighbors have complimented it as well and asked for contact information did work they want done. Great crew who cleans up after themselves and are very pleasant and professional!"
Deb S on October 2023
Thank you for looking at our profile. We are one of the Carolinas TOP Hardscape companies with 24 years of experience. We pride ourselves in the craftsmanship and quality of every project we install. All of our work is covered by a 10 year warranty from completion of installation which covers everything. We are a 100% turn key Hardscape company with tons of knowledge to address any issue/want you may have. We offer a free consultation and design plan, during our meeting we will go over how your project will be installed, material options and any questions you may have along the way. We are also proud to say we have received the Super Service Award on Angie's List for the past 9 years! Some of our services include; Custom Hardscape/Landscape design Paver patios/Raised patios/Drive-ways/Side-walks/Pool decks/Pool coping Retaining walls/Engineered retaining walls/Garden walls Out-door kitchens/Fire places/Seat walls/Fire-pits All stone work/Stone patios/Kitchens/Seat walls/Fire places/Fire pits Concrete Landscape installation Out-door lighting/Seat wall lights/Step lights Sod Irrigation Paver repair/Cleaning/Sealing Fence installation/Aluminum/Privacy/Custom/Wall mounted fences All drainage/French drains/Channel drains/Down spout drains Grading Lot clearly We look forward to doing business with you!
"Superior Hardscapes has done seversl jobs for me and getting ready to start another. The most recent was a retaining Wall and it looks amazing. All my neighbors have complimented it as well and asked for contact information did work they want done. Great crew who cleans up after themselves and are very pleasant and professional!"
Deb S on October 2023
OUR REPUTATION AND EXPERIENCE Locally owned and operated in the Charlotte region, Universal combines a well-respected reputation with seasoned employees and partners who are proficient in outdoor construction and product knowledge. Universal prides itself on maintaining efficient production schedules and delivering quality outdoor living spaces. OUR QUALITY AND CUSTOM CRAFTSMANSHIP Every project we do is custom, therefore your choices are limitless. Universals' team blends creativity with functionality to craft a patio that transcends beauty and adds long lasting value to your home. Construction techniques exceed code to ensure structural integrity. OUR VALUE Universal will not cut costs to sacrifice quality workmanship. However, Universal's small business acumen to maintain costs enable us to pass savings on to you, the client. Universal delivers a high-quality product at an affordable price that will fit your budget. OUR PROFESSIONALISM Universal supports a "customer first" corporate value and is responsive to its clients and committed to resolving challenges in a positive and courteous manner. Each job involves the owners and/or partner owners from start to finish.
"Universal Concrete Services was absolutely fantastic throughout this project. They kept in touch with me weekly, leading up to the project. The crew started early in the morning and completed everything in one day. Everything came out as good as we had hoped. The quality of life at our home has improved thanks to this project. I had multiple quotes for this job and Universal Concrete Services came in with the best quote. We are very happy with the project and the professionalism. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for patio and driveway work."
Paul C on April 2025
OUR REPUTATION AND EXPERIENCE Locally owned and operated in the Charlotte region, Universal combines a well-respected reputation with seasoned employees and partners who are proficient in outdoor construction and product knowledge. Universal prides itself on maintaining efficient production schedules and delivering quality outdoor living spaces. OUR QUALITY AND CUSTOM CRAFTSMANSHIP Every project we do is custom, therefore your choices are limitless. Universals' team blends creativity with functionality to craft a patio that transcends beauty and adds long lasting value to your home. Construction techniques exceed code to ensure structural integrity. OUR VALUE Universal will not cut costs to sacrifice quality workmanship. However, Universal's small business acumen to maintain costs enable us to pass savings on to you, the client. Universal delivers a high-quality product at an affordable price that will fit your budget. OUR PROFESSIONALISM Universal supports a "customer first" corporate value and is responsive to its clients and committed to resolving challenges in a positive and courteous manner. Each job involves the owners and/or partner owners from start to finish.
"Universal Concrete Services was absolutely fantastic throughout this project. They kept in touch with me weekly, leading up to the project. The crew started early in the morning and completed everything in one day. Everything came out as good as we had hoped. The quality of life at our home has improved thanks to this project. I had multiple quotes for this job and Universal Concrete Services came in with the best quote. We are very happy with the project and the professionalism. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for patio and driveway work."
Paul C on April 2025
Brushy Mountain Landscape We do all types of landscaping, lawn-care, irrigation, and hardscape work. We have plenty of experience and a couple workers to get the job done. Some of the work that we do is mowing, weedeating, bush trimming, bush hogging, mulching, overseeding, retaining walls, etc. I finished up school at CVCC with a Turfgrass Managment certificate and a Sports Fields Managment certificate. Contact us to help us grow our business! Brushy Mountain Landscape
"This company is always there when they say they will be and does a great job. Always leaves the place better than they found it. Would definitely recommend!"
Landon B on March 2024
Brushy Mountain Landscape We do all types of landscaping, lawn-care, irrigation, and hardscape work. We have plenty of experience and a couple workers to get the job done. Some of the work that we do is mowing, weedeating, bush trimming, bush hogging, mulching, overseeding, retaining walls, etc. I finished up school at CVCC with a Turfgrass Managment certificate and a Sports Fields Managment certificate. Contact us to help us grow our business! Brushy Mountain Landscape
"This company is always there when they say they will be and does a great job. Always leaves the place better than they found it. Would definitely recommend!"
Landon B on March 2024
No subcontractors. Company Owner manages every project. Cost is determined by the job. FREE ESTIMATES. Since we are based in Clover, SC we no longer service Concord, Lake Norman, Huntersville, Mooresville & Davidson.
"Adam and his guys are great. Despite wet weather, they kept the job site clean and organized. His work speaks for itself, highly reccommend."
casey g on January 2023
No subcontractors. Company Owner manages every project. Cost is determined by the job. FREE ESTIMATES. Since we are based in Clover, SC we no longer service Concord, Lake Norman, Huntersville, Mooresville & Davidson.
"Adam and his guys are great. Despite wet weather, they kept the job site clean and organized. His work speaks for itself, highly reccommend."
casey g on January 2023
Here at Otto Enterprises we specialize in Grading and Excavating work. We operate each job with respect and honesty. Before we leave the job we make sure each customer is satisfied and happy with the end product.
"Marcus did an amazing job."
Jimmie D on January 2025
Here at Otto Enterprises we specialize in Grading and Excavating work. We operate each job with respect and honesty. Before we leave the job we make sure each customer is satisfied and happy with the end product.
"Marcus did an amazing job."
Jimmie D on January 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.