With over 20 years of experience in the Home Improvement industry, Elite Specialty Coatings, LLC is your industry expert in Washington County and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!
"Pefect"
Ronald P on October 2022
With over 20 years of experience in the Home Improvement industry, Elite Specialty Coatings, LLC is your industry expert in Washington County and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!
"Pefect"
Ronald P on October 2022
DBS has provided expert services in Minnesota and Wisconsin since 2012. As a member of the Supportworks and Contractor Nation networks, our highly trained team specializes in basement waterproofing, foundation & crawl space repair, concrete lifting & leveling, basement finishing, and whole-home energy solutions. DBS is committed to redefining our industry by providing top-quality service and products to our customers. It is this commitment that has been the cornerstone of our success. With over 30 years of industry experience and thousands of satisfied customers, our hard work has built a solid reputation. Creating lasting relationships with every customer is important to us in order to provide permanent solutions, not only today but also in the future. Whether the problem is a wet basement, cracked foundation walls, a musty crawl space, or cold and drafty rooms, we are here to help restore our community's homes to healthy, safe, and comfortable spaces for years to come.
"Finished work was just OK. Feathering of new concrete to existing not the greatest. Was a hiccup on the scope of work where water would exiting the house would terminate. In another review I made DBS response was for me to contact them and never did hear a word. Workers were professional and polite, did a good clean up."
Reid J on March 2025
DBS has provided expert services in Minnesota and Wisconsin since 2012. As a member of the Supportworks and Contractor Nation networks, our highly trained team specializes in basement waterproofing, foundation & crawl space repair, concrete lifting & leveling, basement finishing, and whole-home energy solutions. DBS is committed to redefining our industry by providing top-quality service and products to our customers. It is this commitment that has been the cornerstone of our success. With over 30 years of industry experience and thousands of satisfied customers, our hard work has built a solid reputation. Creating lasting relationships with every customer is important to us in order to provide permanent solutions, not only today but also in the future. Whether the problem is a wet basement, cracked foundation walls, a musty crawl space, or cold and drafty rooms, we are here to help restore our community's homes to healthy, safe, and comfortable spaces for years to come.
"Finished work was just OK. Feathering of new concrete to existing not the greatest. Was a hiccup on the scope of work where water would exiting the house would terminate. In another review I made DBS response was for me to contact them and never did hear a word. Workers were professional and polite, did a good clean up."
Reid J on March 2025
Family owned business with over 3 years of experience handling all your concrete, driveways, patios, sidewalks, slabs, caulk and crack repair.
"Luke & Co did an awesome job. They got me one their schedule very quickly. I’m very happy with the concrete raising they did for me."
Sherry D on September 2024
Family owned business with over 3 years of experience handling all your concrete, driveways, patios, sidewalks, slabs, caulk and crack repair.
"Luke & Co did an awesome job. They got me one their schedule very quickly. I’m very happy with the concrete raising they did for me."
Sherry D on September 2024
***WE SPECIALIZE IN LARGE LANDSCAPE PROJECTS*** Artistic Landscapes is a reasonably priced, professional landscape design and installation company serving the Twin Cities area. We love to work on renovation projects, turning a boring landscape into a beautiful landscape! We are an owner operated company with 5 employees, designing and installing beautiful landscape projects ranging from $5000.00 up to $200,000.00. We give attention to detail on all of our projects and install all of our projects ourselves! We are dedicated to quality work at a reasonable price that will stand the test of time.
"They did an excellent and impeccable job."
Tom D on April 2020
***WE SPECIALIZE IN LARGE LANDSCAPE PROJECTS*** Artistic Landscapes is a reasonably priced, professional landscape design and installation company serving the Twin Cities area. We love to work on renovation projects, turning a boring landscape into a beautiful landscape! We are an owner operated company with 5 employees, designing and installing beautiful landscape projects ranging from $5000.00 up to $200,000.00. We give attention to detail on all of our projects and install all of our projects ourselves! We are dedicated to quality work at a reasonable price that will stand the test of time.
"They did an excellent and impeccable job."
Tom D on April 2020
Able Concrete Raising is a company you can trust. We have over 25 years of experience in saving our valued customers money. With over 9,500 jobs completed, we stand behind every job with an unconditional three year guarantee. Addional Phone number - (651)688-3048
"Great...I would use them again."
Robert W on March 2021
Able Concrete Raising is a company you can trust. We have over 25 years of experience in saving our valued customers money. With over 9,500 jobs completed, we stand behind every job with an unconditional three year guarantee. Addional Phone number - (651)688-3048
"Great...I would use them again."
Robert W on March 2021
We are the "Concrete Driveway Experts"!! Meaning... we specialize in ONLY the Concrete Driveway:) We have created and then fulfill for every customer a proven process; the replacement of an existing driveway (or just concreting over an existing gravel driveway) Cornerstone's Proven Process: We have four crews, each specializing and performing their specific task in the "assembly line" process. Tear out crew: With a Bobcat and dump truck will tear out the existing asphalt or concrete driveway and disposes of the material at a local re-cycling station. Set-up crew: Sets up forms, grades and compacts subsoil and ties the rebar grid together. Pouring crew: Meets our local ready mix concrete truck(s) at the site and places the fresh concrete within the forms in a professional manner. Cutting Crew: Removes forms, lays out and cuts expansion cuts and cleans up. ALL aspects of Cornerstone's process is performed with a labor force on our payroll and NOT sub-contracted. This assures Cornerstone Quality!!
"Cornerstone Concrete did a great job with my new driveway. They were very accommodating with my schedule, and were able to give me a quote and squeeze me in before the end of the year. They were also very flexible in allowing me to install some under-driveway drainage for my downspouts while they were working. There was some minor cosmetic damage that occurred during the installation, but they were quick and fair in rectifying the issue. The driveway itself looks amazing. I would definitely hire them again."
Carter K on February 2024
We are the "Concrete Driveway Experts"!! Meaning... we specialize in ONLY the Concrete Driveway:) We have created and then fulfill for every customer a proven process; the replacement of an existing driveway (or just concreting over an existing gravel driveway) Cornerstone's Proven Process: We have four crews, each specializing and performing their specific task in the "assembly line" process. Tear out crew: With a Bobcat and dump truck will tear out the existing asphalt or concrete driveway and disposes of the material at a local re-cycling station. Set-up crew: Sets up forms, grades and compacts subsoil and ties the rebar grid together. Pouring crew: Meets our local ready mix concrete truck(s) at the site and places the fresh concrete within the forms in a professional manner. Cutting Crew: Removes forms, lays out and cuts expansion cuts and cleans up. ALL aspects of Cornerstone's process is performed with a labor force on our payroll and NOT sub-contracted. This assures Cornerstone Quality!!
"Cornerstone Concrete did a great job with my new driveway. They were very accommodating with my schedule, and were able to give me a quote and squeeze me in before the end of the year. They were also very flexible in allowing me to install some under-driveway drainage for my downspouts while they were working. There was some minor cosmetic damage that occurred during the installation, but they were quick and fair in rectifying the issue. The driveway itself looks amazing. I would definitely hire them again."
Carter K on February 2024
I do all type of flat work concrete, sidewalks, stoops, basements, garages, patios and driveways, if a customer has something in mind how he wants his work done we make sure to make them happy and do what they deserve. Read more below on all the services I offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"Did a great job. Showed up on time. Such hard workers and would strongly recommend them."
Patrick G on September 2024
I do all type of flat work concrete, sidewalks, stoops, basements, garages, patios and driveways, if a customer has something in mind how he wants his work done we make sure to make them happy and do what they deserve. Read more below on all the services I offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"Did a great job. Showed up on time. Such hard workers and would strongly recommend them."
Patrick G on September 2024
Detail Stone is a family owned stone masonry business located in Burnsville, a suburb of Minneapolis MN. We are timeless Natural Stone Hardscape Designers and Installers. We specialize in custom stone walls, stone steps, stone patios, and stone walkways. In addition to outdoor fireplaces, bbq grills, and stone veneer. Serving the Twin Cities and surrounding Minnesota suburbs. We do not offer chimney repair, railroad tie, and wood install.
"Prompt and thorough quote. Job was started a day earlier than scheduled. Excellent workmanship and site was left cleaner than when they first arrived."
Carl E. P on October 2024
Detail Stone is a family owned stone masonry business located in Burnsville, a suburb of Minneapolis MN. We are timeless Natural Stone Hardscape Designers and Installers. We specialize in custom stone walls, stone steps, stone patios, and stone walkways. In addition to outdoor fireplaces, bbq grills, and stone veneer. Serving the Twin Cities and surrounding Minnesota suburbs. We do not offer chimney repair, railroad tie, and wood install.
"Prompt and thorough quote. Job was started a day earlier than scheduled. Excellent workmanship and site was left cleaner than when they first arrived."
Carl E. P on October 2024
Carlson Hardscape, Inc. is a family owned and operated paver contractor business in Farmington, Minnesota that specializes in the installation of interlocking pavers, concrete pavers, and brick and stone paving as the sole business of the company. In business for over fifteen years, we have invested in the proper equipment and training that ensures your paver project lasts a lifetime. We offer Paver cleaning & sealing and Paver repair as well.
"We are very happy with the results. Bob clearly explained how the project would go and explained options. He took the time to fully understand what our goals were with the project."
Chris S on October 2021
Carlson Hardscape, Inc. is a family owned and operated paver contractor business in Farmington, Minnesota that specializes in the installation of interlocking pavers, concrete pavers, and brick and stone paving as the sole business of the company. In business for over fifteen years, we have invested in the proper equipment and training that ensures your paver project lasts a lifetime. We offer Paver cleaning & sealing and Paver repair as well.
"We are very happy with the results. Bob clearly explained how the project would go and explained options. He took the time to fully understand what our goals were with the project."
Chris S on October 2021
MN Pavers started in the Twin Cities to provide customers with durable and functional paver patios, walkways and driveways using the industry's best technology in concrete paving products. We also offer retaining walls and additional landscape services.
"Their quality is only surpassed by their creativity. All their employees showed great respect for our property and our animals. We have used them several times over the years. 5 star!!!"
Ron S on June 2024
MN Pavers started in the Twin Cities to provide customers with durable and functional paver patios, walkways and driveways using the industry's best technology in concrete paving products. We also offer retaining walls and additional landscape services.
"Their quality is only surpassed by their creativity. All their employees showed great respect for our property and our animals. We have used them several times over the years. 5 star!!!"
Ron S on June 2024
When properly maintained, stained concrete floors can last 20 years or more. For optimal protection, they require sealing every two to four years. Regular sealing helps reinforce the surface against moisture, scratches, and wear. Maintaining a consistent schedule preserves the floor’s appearance and structural integrity, ensuring lasting performance and adding value to your home.
While durable, stained concrete floors can crack under intense humidity or stress, which can affect their uniform appearance. If cracks occur, repairs might not blend perfectly with the original finish. Regular inspections and timely professional repairs can prevent these issues. Consistent maintenance protects the surface, maintains its aesthetic appeal, and upholds the floor’s overall durability.
The permanence of a concrete stain depends on the type of stain used. Water-based stains provide a semi-permanent appearance that allows for future modifications. In contrast, acid-based stains create an irreversible change through a chemical reaction. Your choice should reflect whether you prefer a finish that can be changed later or a consistent, long-lasting look.
Yes, changing the color of a concrete floor is best achieved by staining rather than painting. Staining establishes a strong, durable bond with the surface and resists chipping and fading. Paint doesn't adhere as firmly and deteriorates under regular use. Choosing a stain ensures a vibrant, resilient finish that maintains its appeal and protects the concrete over time.
Stained concrete floors offer exceptional aesthetic and functional benefits. They create a chic, modern look that enhances any interior and can increase your home's value. The durable finish withstands heavy traffic and requires minimal maintenance, making it a practical choice for busy households. This investment in quality flooring also boosts resale appeal and adds significant long-term value to your property.