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
Anthony (Tony) Purrazzello began working in the concrete construction field in 1986. He always imagined that one day he would own his own business, but taking care of his family always took priority. For the past 23 years, Tony worked with various concrete construction companies to make a living and still be there for his family. Now that his two children have grown up, his dream of owning his own company has finally come true. In 2009, Tony and his son Joey started building their concrete construction company. After many sacrifices and long days, they've built a solid foundation to continue their growth.
"Tony, Joey, and the rest of the crew were all very nice and professional. The work was done quickly and done well. The price was competitive and reasonable. They were happy to explain things to me in detail, such as the type of concrete mix they were using and why they chose to use it."
Robert K on December 2019
Anthony (Tony) Purrazzello began working in the concrete construction field in 1986. He always imagined that one day he would own his own business, but taking care of his family always took priority. For the past 23 years, Tony worked with various concrete construction companies to make a living and still be there for his family. Now that his two children have grown up, his dream of owning his own company has finally come true. In 2009, Tony and his son Joey started building their concrete construction company. After many sacrifices and long days, they've built a solid foundation to continue their growth.
"Tony, Joey, and the rest of the crew were all very nice and professional. The work was done quickly and done well. The price was competitive and reasonable. They were happy to explain things to me in detail, such as the type of concrete mix they were using and why they chose to use it."
Robert K on December 2019
We design and build custom outdoor living spaces in natural wood, low maintenance materials, natural stone, and concrete pavers. We're fully licensed and insured. We have been in business since 1989 and have thousands of satisfied customers throughout the DC Metro Area. We are A+ Rated with the BBB and have won Angie's List Super Service Award for 6 years in a row. We do not offer staining, sealing, and cleaning services.
"Very difficult to work with, we went weeks or more without answers to our emails at points. We ran into some zoning issues, which I later learned are typical in DC, and which AMdeck didn't mention before stating a potential completion date. As a result, they suggested we use a "postcard" permit, which is an illegal way of showing a fake in the window, so that our neighbors would be less likely to request a work shutdown. We didn't want to do that, requested the drawings and applications from the owners so that we could do it the legit way. They ignored us until we let them know we wanted to end our contract with them. They then charged us $2K."
Geoffrey L on September 2024
We design and build custom outdoor living spaces in natural wood, low maintenance materials, natural stone, and concrete pavers. We're fully licensed and insured. We have been in business since 1989 and have thousands of satisfied customers throughout the DC Metro Area. We are A+ Rated with the BBB and have won Angie's List Super Service Award for 6 years in a row. We do not offer staining, sealing, and cleaning services.
"Very difficult to work with, we went weeks or more without answers to our emails at points. We ran into some zoning issues, which I later learned are typical in DC, and which AMdeck didn't mention before stating a potential completion date. As a result, they suggested we use a "postcard" permit, which is an illegal way of showing a fake in the window, so that our neighbors would be less likely to request a work shutdown. We didn't want to do that, requested the drawings and applications from the owners so that we could do it the legit way. They ignored us until we let them know we wanted to end our contract with them. They then charged us $2K."
Geoffrey L on September 2024
Specializing in landscape renovations to include storm water remediation, dry creek beds, paver and flagstone patios, retaining walls, and even vegetable gardens. Visit our photo gallery for ideas with more ideas at our website at www.atdlandscaping.com to view our gallery, learn about our start-to-finish promise, and schedule a landscape consultation.
"Carolyn T. I have never written a review before for any company, but I find it necessary to share our experience with the ATD Landscaping Company. We found them to be very friendly and helpful. They worked with us from start to finish, also helping us with the choice of materials and style. We contracted them to replace our walkway and garden wall. They were always on time and worked diligently and meticulously to finish our project. They assured us that once they started our project, they would come every day until it was finished. And that's exactly what they did. The end result is simply beautiful. I highly recommend this company to anyone who wants a great and hassle free experience."
Carolyn T on September 2024
Specializing in landscape renovations to include storm water remediation, dry creek beds, paver and flagstone patios, retaining walls, and even vegetable gardens. Visit our photo gallery for ideas with more ideas at our website at www.atdlandscaping.com to view our gallery, learn about our start-to-finish promise, and schedule a landscape consultation.
"Carolyn T. I have never written a review before for any company, but I find it necessary to share our experience with the ATD Landscaping Company. We found them to be very friendly and helpful. They worked with us from start to finish, also helping us with the choice of materials and style. We contracted them to replace our walkway and garden wall. They were always on time and worked diligently and meticulously to finish our project. They assured us that once they started our project, they would come every day until it was finished. And that's exactly what they did. The end result is simply beautiful. I highly recommend this company to anyone who wants a great and hassle free experience."
Carolyn T on September 2024
Northern Virginia’s Premier Concrete Driveway Installer! We specialize in driveway replacements and upgrading your home’s curb appeal. Reach out to set up a consultation and allow our 18 years of experience guide and help you in your future investment into your home. Angies List Super Service Award Winners for 13 YEARS STRAIGHT!!! (2012 - 2024). Fully Licensed (Class A in VA and MHIC in MD) and Insured Concrete and Masonry Contractor. We Specialize in: Driveways Patios Walkways Public Sidewalk Repairs Curb & Gutter Repairs Pavers Flagstone *We do not do Asphalt driveways* Service Areas: Fairfax County Loudoun County Prince William County Arlington County City of Fairfax City of Alexandria Montgomery County (selective areas)
"We highly recommend JP Companies. We have twice hired them to do hardscaping projects for us and they have offered a good price and done an excellent job on both occasions, coming in on time and on budget. Both times, JP’s crews have showed up on time, were polite and friendly, moved quickly, and did high quality work. On the rare but inevitable occasions where there was an imperfection, they quickly jumped on redoing it to our satisfaction. We particularly enjoyed working Paulo, who co-owns the company with his brother and came each morning to check up on the progress and talk things over, keeping everything going smoothly."
Charles S on November 2024
Northern Virginia’s Premier Concrete Driveway Installer! We specialize in driveway replacements and upgrading your home’s curb appeal. Reach out to set up a consultation and allow our 18 years of experience guide and help you in your future investment into your home. Angies List Super Service Award Winners for 13 YEARS STRAIGHT!!! (2012 - 2024). Fully Licensed (Class A in VA and MHIC in MD) and Insured Concrete and Masonry Contractor. We Specialize in: Driveways Patios Walkways Public Sidewalk Repairs Curb & Gutter Repairs Pavers Flagstone *We do not do Asphalt driveways* Service Areas: Fairfax County Loudoun County Prince William County Arlington County City of Fairfax City of Alexandria Montgomery County (selective areas)
"We highly recommend JP Companies. We have twice hired them to do hardscaping projects for us and they have offered a good price and done an excellent job on both occasions, coming in on time and on budget. Both times, JP’s crews have showed up on time, were polite and friendly, moved quickly, and did high quality work. On the rare but inevitable occasions where there was an imperfection, they quickly jumped on redoing it to our satisfaction. We particularly enjoyed working Paulo, who co-owns the company with his brother and came each morning to check up on the progress and talk things over, keeping everything going smoothly."
Charles S on November 2024
We understand how important it is to have confidence in the people who design your landscape. We have a friendly staff of highly creative and capable people, and we pride ourselves in our excellent service recognized around DC area, Maryland and Virginia. That’s how we’ve built our business throughout more than 18 years and mostly through referrals. For more than a decade, Xtra Care Landscaping & Design, Inc, has provided professional lawn and yard maintenance as well as comprehensive landscaping design-build services to residential and commercial clients throughout the metropolitan Washington, DC area.Whether you choose mowing and edging, artificial turf or mulching our competitive pricing and professional service is among the best in the area, and be sure to ask about our complete landscape design-build services guaranteed to blend your home or office seamlessly into it’s natural surroundings. Call us for any of the listed services: Yard & Maintenance, Hardscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Lighting, Artificial Turf, Decks, Landscape Design, Going Green, Concrete Art, Or Commercial Maintenance!
"We are pleased with the work to clear our lot and are looking forward to designing our front planting beds with them."
Dan H on April 2025
We understand how important it is to have confidence in the people who design your landscape. We have a friendly staff of highly creative and capable people, and we pride ourselves in our excellent service recognized around DC area, Maryland and Virginia. That’s how we’ve built our business throughout more than 18 years and mostly through referrals. For more than a decade, Xtra Care Landscaping & Design, Inc, has provided professional lawn and yard maintenance as well as comprehensive landscaping design-build services to residential and commercial clients throughout the metropolitan Washington, DC area.Whether you choose mowing and edging, artificial turf or mulching our competitive pricing and professional service is among the best in the area, and be sure to ask about our complete landscape design-build services guaranteed to blend your home or office seamlessly into it’s natural surroundings. Call us for any of the listed services: Yard & Maintenance, Hardscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Lighting, Artificial Turf, Decks, Landscape Design, Going Green, Concrete Art, Or Commercial Maintenance!
"We are pleased with the work to clear our lot and are looking forward to designing our front planting beds with them."
Dan H on April 2025
Customer satisfaction comes first, which is why the owner is present throughout most of the construction and installation. We love what we do and we put that care into each project. We have hundreds of satisfied customers in MD, DC and Northern Virginia who will be more than happy to provide references. From simple and humble patios to vast and spacious landscapes, we always bring sophistication. Great or small, every endeavor is an honor to us and your exquisite taste is our passion.
"We had an excellent experience working with Mike Erickson and his team from DC Patio. They removed the old concreate patio at the back of our house and installed a new large flagstone patio. They installed a new front stoop and a new front walkway. They performed a new drainage installation. They installed new footings for the deck posts and added decorative gravel under the deck area. They improved the back lawn grading. The quality of job is great. We highly recommend Mike and his team."
Eugene K on October 2022
Customer satisfaction comes first, which is why the owner is present throughout most of the construction and installation. We love what we do and we put that care into each project. We have hundreds of satisfied customers in MD, DC and Northern Virginia who will be more than happy to provide references. From simple and humble patios to vast and spacious landscapes, we always bring sophistication. Great or small, every endeavor is an honor to us and your exquisite taste is our passion.
"We had an excellent experience working with Mike Erickson and his team from DC Patio. They removed the old concreate patio at the back of our house and installed a new large flagstone patio. They installed a new front stoop and a new front walkway. They performed a new drainage installation. They installed new footings for the deck posts and added decorative gravel under the deck area. They improved the back lawn grading. The quality of job is great. We highly recommend Mike and his team."
Eugene K on October 2022
We are a masonry contracting company with over 8 years experience - specializing in stone, brick and concrete work. With custom builds to your outdoor living space. With patios, walkways, driveway, steps, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, fire pits, ponds, pool decks, landscape lighting and much more.
"The owner and the staff were all very polite and did excellent work. I consider my new front walk a work of art created by true craftsman. Pricing was as expected for our area."
Sheryl W on January 2025
We are a masonry contracting company with over 8 years experience - specializing in stone, brick and concrete work. With custom builds to your outdoor living space. With patios, walkways, driveway, steps, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, fire pits, ponds, pool decks, landscape lighting and much more.
"The owner and the staff were all very polite and did excellent work. I consider my new front walk a work of art created by true craftsman. Pricing was as expected for our area."
Sheryl W on January 2025
Call or text us at (703) 906-9735 **ET General Contractor INC was formed to provide general contracting services in the commercial and residential industry. ET General Contractor INC is insured in the state of Virginia. Our employees are direct employees and we don’t subcontract any work. Our employees are trained individuals who are responsible and produce quality workmanship. In our 25 years of experience we've completed our jobs in a timely and professional manner. Here at ET General Contractor INC I, Julio, conduct weekly meetings to cover issues relating to job and personal safety. We practice open communication and team work with management and field personnel allowing growth and success. I would sincerely appreciate an opportunity to work with you on any of your projects.
"Julio and his team are some of the most qualified and hardworking people I have been around. We had a couple important projects in our backyard and crawl space. They were always on time, always responsive and did a phenomenal job for us."
Jordan W on December 2024
Call or text us at (703) 906-9735 **ET General Contractor INC was formed to provide general contracting services in the commercial and residential industry. ET General Contractor INC is insured in the state of Virginia. Our employees are direct employees and we don’t subcontract any work. Our employees are trained individuals who are responsible and produce quality workmanship. In our 25 years of experience we've completed our jobs in a timely and professional manner. Here at ET General Contractor INC I, Julio, conduct weekly meetings to cover issues relating to job and personal safety. We practice open communication and team work with management and field personnel allowing growth and success. I would sincerely appreciate an opportunity to work with you on any of your projects.
"Julio and his team are some of the most qualified and hardworking people I have been around. We had a couple important projects in our backyard and crawl space. They were always on time, always responsive and did a phenomenal job for us."
Jordan W on December 2024
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
Think of cement as the glue and concrete as the finished product. Cement is a powdered mix of heated limestone and clay. When you blend that powder with water, sand, and gravel, it hardens into concrete—the strong, durable material used for driveways, patios, and foundations. In other words, every concrete slab contains cement, but cement on its own isn’t strong enough for a driveway.
The price to install an asphalt driveway is $7 to $13 per square foot, slightly less than concrete. However, asphalt requires more maintenance than concrete and does not last as long. This shortened lifespan and increased need for maintenance make concrete a more economical choice in the long term, but ultimately, the choice is up to each consumer.
Most residential driveways do fine with a four‑inch slab. If you’ll park heavy trucks or RVs, bumping up to six or even eight inches adds strength and wards off cracks. Thicker concrete costs more up front, but it can save you repair bills later by standing up to bigger loads and freeze‑thaw stress.
Concrete driveways and asphalt driveways differ in material composition and performance. A concrete driveway is engineered for lasting durability and versatile design options, while an asphalt driveway is more economical initially, yet demands increased maintenance over time. Concrete surfaces provide extensive aesthetic choices and an extended lifespan, making them a strong investment for high-traffic areas.
A concrete driveway endures for 25 to 30 years with proper maintenance and installation. A concrete driveway lasts long because its durable composition and robust construction provide excellent resistance to wear and weather. High-quality installation, regular cleaning, and timely sealing all contribute to extending its lifespan and maintaining performance over decades.