Are you tired of Landscapers giving you the run around? Hard to get in touch with and once the job is finished you can forget getting them back out to fix anything, much less get them on the phone. Here at Carolina Southern Scapes we pride ourselves at being the premier landscaping and hardscaping company in the Charlotte area, with our project quality as well as our customer service second to none. No job too big or too small. We provide many Outdoor living installation options as well as regular lawn maintenance. Listed bellow are some of the many ways we can help you make your lawn beautiful. - Patios - Firepits - Outdoor Kitchens - Sitting Walls - Retaining Walls - Elevated Plant Beds - Mulch Delivery and Installation - Plant and Tree installation - Plant and Tree trimming - Yard Maintenance
"Patio started out good. Work got sloppy. After many attempts to get it done correctly, I had to get someone to come back and redo the grout. We also had to get some pavers leveled out. Much much money spent on yard as well and work done looks like something I could have done myself. Much money wasted."
Joe S on October 2024
Are you tired of Landscapers giving you the run around? Hard to get in touch with and once the job is finished you can forget getting them back out to fix anything, much less get them on the phone. Here at Carolina Southern Scapes we pride ourselves at being the premier landscaping and hardscaping company in the Charlotte area, with our project quality as well as our customer service second to none. No job too big or too small. We provide many Outdoor living installation options as well as regular lawn maintenance. Listed bellow are some of the many ways we can help you make your lawn beautiful. - Patios - Firepits - Outdoor Kitchens - Sitting Walls - Retaining Walls - Elevated Plant Beds - Mulch Delivery and Installation - Plant and Tree installation - Plant and Tree trimming - Yard Maintenance
"Patio started out good. Work got sloppy. After many attempts to get it done correctly, I had to get someone to come back and redo the grout. We also had to get some pavers leveled out. Much much money spent on yard as well and work done looks like something I could have done myself. Much money wasted."
Joe S on October 2024
Concrete doesn’t have to be rough or boring. At PACS Concrete, we offer stunning concrete solutions in a wide variety of colors and textures to suit any style. Let us transform your space from boring to great! We can help enhance your property's value with a new driveway, sidewalk, or patio living space. Our skilled team also installs poured walls and concrete foundations for new construction—and we bring extensive experience to a wide range of commercial concrete applications. Whether you're looking to replicate the look of stone, wood, or brick, or prefer a simple, clean finish, PACS Concrete has you covered. We specialize in stamped concrete installation services in the Lake Norman and Mooresville, NC area. Call our office today at 704-680-6766 to schedule your consultation!
"Good price, good-looking work, easy to communicate with."
Michele B on November 2023
Concrete doesn’t have to be rough or boring. At PACS Concrete, we offer stunning concrete solutions in a wide variety of colors and textures to suit any style. Let us transform your space from boring to great! We can help enhance your property's value with a new driveway, sidewalk, or patio living space. Our skilled team also installs poured walls and concrete foundations for new construction—and we bring extensive experience to a wide range of commercial concrete applications. Whether you're looking to replicate the look of stone, wood, or brick, or prefer a simple, clean finish, PACS Concrete has you covered. We specialize in stamped concrete installation services in the Lake Norman and Mooresville, NC area. Call our office today at 704-680-6766 to schedule your consultation!
"Good price, good-looking work, easy to communicate with."
Michele B on November 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
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
We specialize in commercial and residential construction projects, we do concrete slabs, stamped concrete, driveways, sidewalks, concrete surfacing, resealing, retaining walls, garden beds, fire pits etc. We always have affordable prices. We will be happy to help you! We give out free quotes! contact us: 704-352-2625 or 704-390-0736 to see more of our work check out our Instagram @luxury_concrete_new_creation
"Antonio the owner of luxury concrete, is very professional & prompt. He had great communication skills, and was willing to go according to budget. His work is exceptional as well as his work ethic. I love my driveway and walk way! I recommend him to Do any concrete job, big or small."
Natasha W on January 2025
We specialize in commercial and residential construction projects, we do concrete slabs, stamped concrete, driveways, sidewalks, concrete surfacing, resealing, retaining walls, garden beds, fire pits etc. We always have affordable prices. We will be happy to help you! We give out free quotes! contact us: 704-352-2625 or 704-390-0736 to see more of our work check out our Instagram @luxury_concrete_new_creation
"Antonio the owner of luxury concrete, is very professional & prompt. He had great communication skills, and was willing to go according to budget. His work is exceptional as well as his work ethic. I love my driveway and walk way! I recommend him to Do any concrete job, big or small."
Natasha W on January 2025
Call (704)451-0990 today for a consultation. Ace Concrete is known for over the top performance, experience, leadership, design, and quality. With only 2 employees, you can rest assured that you will get the personal touch. No subs.
"In 2020....I had ACE Concrete to come to my residence and widen my driveway. The owner, David Stallings arrived and was very abrasive, however, that didn't deter me from using him because everyone doesn't have to have a sunny disposition, however, Great Customer service doesn't hurt. He was very dismissive in his communication. Ironically, he observed a political flag next to my property and it seems that he automatically assumed that I was complicit with my neighbor's political views (and I was), his attitude got even worse. His work was average, therefore, I paid him and after payment, I noticed him washing his tools and emptying the remnants of the concrete that he had used for my job onto my grass. I requested that he not do so, he stopped advising that it would not hurt my grass. I went back inside and then through my window, I observed him leaving my residence. I went outside to see that he had finished dumping the excess of concrete into my grass. I took his word, and did not attempt to irrigate the spot that he had dumped that waste. The next morning I awoke to see that the mixture had hardened and I had to dig the concrete waste up from where Stallings had dumped, totally reseeding the grass, it took months for that spot which was bald to grow back. My opinion is that Stallings saw the melanin on my skin and observed the political sign of my neighbor let his own prejudice skew his judgment, and instead of being a professional, he committed an egregious act as destroying a part of yard by dumping concrete waste onto my grass, which was totally uncalled for because I did nothing or said anything to him to even provoke him to do what he did. Stallings is unprofessional and should not be in business and if I had the time and extra money for an attorney, I would have sued him civilly for his egregious act. Stallings if you are in business...you are in business for EVERYONE and not just a select few...the color that should matter for any entrepreneur. If you all ask, WHY it took me so long to report him, well, I actually lost information and JUST found his information to report him!"
George H on April 2025
Call (704)451-0990 today for a consultation. Ace Concrete is known for over the top performance, experience, leadership, design, and quality. With only 2 employees, you can rest assured that you will get the personal touch. No subs.
"In 2020....I had ACE Concrete to come to my residence and widen my driveway. The owner, David Stallings arrived and was very abrasive, however, that didn't deter me from using him because everyone doesn't have to have a sunny disposition, however, Great Customer service doesn't hurt. He was very dismissive in his communication. Ironically, he observed a political flag next to my property and it seems that he automatically assumed that I was complicit with my neighbor's political views (and I was), his attitude got even worse. His work was average, therefore, I paid him and after payment, I noticed him washing his tools and emptying the remnants of the concrete that he had used for my job onto my grass. I requested that he not do so, he stopped advising that it would not hurt my grass. I went back inside and then through my window, I observed him leaving my residence. I went outside to see that he had finished dumping the excess of concrete into my grass. I took his word, and did not attempt to irrigate the spot that he had dumped that waste. The next morning I awoke to see that the mixture had hardened and I had to dig the concrete waste up from where Stallings had dumped, totally reseeding the grass, it took months for that spot which was bald to grow back. My opinion is that Stallings saw the melanin on my skin and observed the political sign of my neighbor let his own prejudice skew his judgment, and instead of being a professional, he committed an egregious act as destroying a part of yard by dumping concrete waste onto my grass, which was totally uncalled for because I did nothing or said anything to him to even provoke him to do what he did. Stallings is unprofessional and should not be in business and if I had the time and extra money for an attorney, I would have sued him civilly for his egregious act. Stallings if you are in business...you are in business for EVERYONE and not just a select few...the color that should matter for any entrepreneur. If you all ask, WHY it took me so long to report him, well, I actually lost information and JUST found his information to report him!"
George H on April 2025
Founders and owners have been in the concrete construction business for more than forty years in North Carolina. Dunlap Brothers employ only the most well versed, well rounded, and expressive concrete professionals.
"I hired the Dunlop Brothers to (1) remove and replace damaged concrete and (2) add a drain near my detached garage. I found Mr. Jerry Dunlop to be a good communicator. The Dunlop Brothers were not inexpensive, but they were reliable and had the right skill sets and equipment. Their work was of very good quality. I am very satisfied with Dunlop Brothers and would hire them again."
Kathleen W on November 2024
Founders and owners have been in the concrete construction business for more than forty years in North Carolina. Dunlap Brothers employ only the most well versed, well rounded, and expressive concrete professionals.
"I hired the Dunlop Brothers to (1) remove and replace damaged concrete and (2) add a drain near my detached garage. I found Mr. Jerry Dunlop to be a good communicator. The Dunlop Brothers were not inexpensive, but they were reliable and had the right skill sets and equipment. Their work was of very good quality. I am very satisfied with Dunlop Brothers and would hire them again."
Kathleen W on November 2024
The Earthscape Company is a locally owned, full service, landscaping company serving the Charlotte area since 2002. We have made it our passion to assist our commercial and residential clients in lending beauty to their outdoor spaces.
"Earthscape contacted me within minutes of my requesting a quote. Their operations manager was at my home at 11am the next day and was able to give me a proposal in writing for the project before he left. The work commenced three days later. The installers did a fantastic job of removing my pinestraw, installing metal edging and putting down mulch. They even added extra areas without charge that were not including in the proposal! From beginning to end, everyone with whom I interacted from Earthscape was lovely: kind, professional and happy to be doing the job...the kind of people I would love to have as neighbors. I cannot recommend The Earthscape Company highly enough and have already recommended them to two neighbors that have projects Earthscape could do. Would that everyone that provides in-person services were so fantastic!"
Sally C on May 2025
The Earthscape Company is a locally owned, full service, landscaping company serving the Charlotte area since 2002. We have made it our passion to assist our commercial and residential clients in lending beauty to their outdoor spaces.
"Earthscape contacted me within minutes of my requesting a quote. Their operations manager was at my home at 11am the next day and was able to give me a proposal in writing for the project before he left. The work commenced three days later. The installers did a fantastic job of removing my pinestraw, installing metal edging and putting down mulch. They even added extra areas without charge that were not including in the proposal! From beginning to end, everyone with whom I interacted from Earthscape was lovely: kind, professional and happy to be doing the job...the kind of people I would love to have as neighbors. I cannot recommend The Earthscape Company highly enough and have already recommended them to two neighbors that have projects Earthscape could do. Would that everyone that provides in-person services were so fantastic!"
Sally C on May 2025
Ready to improve your outdoor space? Recently providing Commercial Services! We are a family owned and operated company with over 14 years in our business helping homeowners like you. We are experts in outdoor kitchens and full yard transformations, including paver patios & driveways, travertine, retaining walls, and more. We have the best prices locally. No job is too small for us. We deliver 100% of satisfaction to our customers. You will love our personal touch and quality work. Call or text now to schedule your service!
"It went very well,I was satisfied I would hire them again"
Kizer S on January 2025
Ready to improve your outdoor space? Recently providing Commercial Services! We are a family owned and operated company with over 14 years in our business helping homeowners like you. We are experts in outdoor kitchens and full yard transformations, including paver patios & driveways, travertine, retaining walls, and more. We have the best prices locally. No job is too small for us. We deliver 100% of satisfaction to our customers. You will love our personal touch and quality work. Call or text now to schedule your service!
"It went very well,I was satisfied I would hire them again"
Kizer S 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
The shelf life of concrete depends on whether it's wet or dry. Ready-mixed concrete in its wet form lasts approximately 90 minutes to two hours after water is added, so it is essential to schedule your delivery carefully. Bags of dry concrete mix can last several months if stored properly in a cool, dry place. Moisture exposure can cause the cement to harden or lose strength over time.
An average concrete truck can hold between eight and 11 cubic yards of concrete, although some larger trucks can carry up to 15 cubic yards. However, road weight limits often restrict the amount they can carry, so most deliveries are around eight to 11 cubic yards. Knowing this helps you plan the number of truckloads you'll need for your project.
Pouring concrete doesn't take very long once the truck arrives. One cubic yard of concrete can be poured in about 10 minutes. Therefore, a full truck with 10 cubic yards of material would take approximately one hour and 40 minutes to empty. Keep in mind, though, that preparation and finishing work add time to the overall project.
Concrete sealing typically costs between $1,400 and $3,000. A high-quality sealer forms a durable barrier that blocks moisture, chemicals, and stains, helping the surface resist cracking and discoloration. By protecting the slab now, you avoid costly repairs later and extend the concrete’s lifespan. For best results, pros thoroughly clean the surface and apply the product evenly at the manufacturer’s recommended coverage rate.
Installing a standard concrete walkway costs around $1,800 for 200 square feet, which usually translates to a 3-foot-wide, 65-foot-long path poured to a 4-inch thickness. That figure includes both materials and professional labor. Reinforcement, coloring, or decorative finishes can raise the price, as can increasing the slab’s thickness to support light vehicle traffic. Knowing the dimensions and intended use in advance helps your local concrete contractor quote accurately and avoid surprise add-ons.
A concrete slab costs between $3,600 and $7,200. The final price depends on thickness, reinforcement, and site preparation. Basic residential pours use a 4-inch slab, but garages or workshops may need extra depth or steel rebar, which drives up material and labor charges. Some homeowners opt for prefabricated slabs delivered to the site, trading higher transport fees for quicker installation and consistent quality. Discuss load requirements and soil conditions with your contractor to choose the most cost-effective option.