We're a local family, building more than just projects; we're building trust and lasting relationships. Your home is our passion, and we treat it with the care and integrity you deserve. We customize every service, ensuring your vision comes to life with exceptional quality and your complete satisfaction.
"I wanted retaining walls done on the front and sides of my house and Blue Construction was great. They helped me figure out want would look best and didn't try to oversell me. The crew was professional and their work is incredible But I need to shout out their Office Staff, amazing customer service and amazing follow up response to calls or voice mails.."
Diane C on July 2023
We're a local family, building more than just projects; we're building trust and lasting relationships. Your home is our passion, and we treat it with the care and integrity you deserve. We customize every service, ensuring your vision comes to life with exceptional quality and your complete satisfaction.
"I wanted retaining walls done on the front and sides of my house and Blue Construction was great. They helped me figure out want would look best and didn't try to oversell me. The crew was professional and their work is incredible But I need to shout out their Office Staff, amazing customer service and amazing follow up response to calls or voice mails.."
Diane C on July 2023
Gregorio's Landscaping & Snow Plowing is a full service landscaping contractor serving many of Chicago's Northwest and West Suburbs, as well as much of Kane County and the rest of the greater Fox Valley area. We specialize in providing high quality commercial and residential landscape services.
"We are completely flabbergasted at the poor quality of work performed by Gregorio and his crew. He actually drew up a sketch of the sidewalk, 2 sets of steps, and patio to be installed, including measurements. The patio was supposed to be 18x20 , but I measured after completion and it was ACTUALLY 16x18 . Unfortunately, It only got worse from there. He poured concrete up to, and surrounding our electric service box. It will now need to be saw cut around the base to be pulled and replaced as we had planned. They installed a downspout drain under the sidewalk on the side of our house that was not properly graded and the PVC pipe froze and cracked as a result of their careless work. The real clincher is the 2 sets of steps they poured. Both sets look absolutely terrible. They have black fiber protruding from the steps and are rough and very ugly. I wanted to replace the steps for the aesthetic improvements and the end result has to be seen to be believed. The old steps actually looked better than what Gregorio did. We have had multiple concrete contractors look at the work and simply say wow this work is atrocious. I would have loved to give Gregorio a great review, but he simply did very poor work and more importantly, will not do ANYTHING to make it right. As an Honorably Discharged Veteran, I know the value of keeping your word, and doing the right thing. Shame on you Gregorio. You should stand behind your work. The good people of the world fix their mistakes, not make excuses for them. I would avoid this guy, I sure wish I had."
Chris D on September 2024
Gregorio's Landscaping & Snow Plowing is a full service landscaping contractor serving many of Chicago's Northwest and West Suburbs, as well as much of Kane County and the rest of the greater Fox Valley area. We specialize in providing high quality commercial and residential landscape services.
"We are completely flabbergasted at the poor quality of work performed by Gregorio and his crew. He actually drew up a sketch of the sidewalk, 2 sets of steps, and patio to be installed, including measurements. The patio was supposed to be 18x20 , but I measured after completion and it was ACTUALLY 16x18 . Unfortunately, It only got worse from there. He poured concrete up to, and surrounding our electric service box. It will now need to be saw cut around the base to be pulled and replaced as we had planned. They installed a downspout drain under the sidewalk on the side of our house that was not properly graded and the PVC pipe froze and cracked as a result of their careless work. The real clincher is the 2 sets of steps they poured. Both sets look absolutely terrible. They have black fiber protruding from the steps and are rough and very ugly. I wanted to replace the steps for the aesthetic improvements and the end result has to be seen to be believed. The old steps actually looked better than what Gregorio did. We have had multiple concrete contractors look at the work and simply say wow this work is atrocious. I would have loved to give Gregorio a great review, but he simply did very poor work and more importantly, will not do ANYTHING to make it right. As an Honorably Discharged Veteran, I know the value of keeping your word, and doing the right thing. Shame on you Gregorio. You should stand behind your work. The good people of the world fix their mistakes, not make excuses for them. I would avoid this guy, I sure wish I had."
Chris D on September 2024
AJD Concrete Construction Corporation, is committed to providing the highest form of customer service and customer satisfaction in the industry. Please call for your free personal estimate.
"Great company! I had a concrete driveway put in. Workers were excellent. Vito, owner was great to work with."
patti r on September 2022
AJD Concrete Construction Corporation, is committed to providing the highest form of customer service and customer satisfaction in the industry. Please call for your free personal estimate.
"Great company! I had a concrete driveway put in. Workers were excellent. Vito, owner was great to work with."
patti r on September 2022
Hardrock Design, Inc. provides local concrete and brick paving services. We specialize in repair and replacement solutions for your driveways, sidewalks, patios & more. We look forward to working with you soon on your next project! We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
"These guys were fantastic when they came out and poured our new patio. They were respectful of the property and thorough. Patio looks fantastic."
Joshua S on March 2025
Hardrock Design, Inc. provides local concrete and brick paving services. We specialize in repair and replacement solutions for your driveways, sidewalks, patios & more. We look forward to working with you soon on your next project! We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
"These guys were fantastic when they came out and poured our new patio. They were respectful of the property and thorough. Patio looks fantastic."
Joshua S on March 2025
RJ Concrete is a licensed, bonded, and insured business that has been consistently providing professional concrete services for 18 years. With 25 years of experience in the industry, you can be confident to get nothing but quality results for your smallest to largest residential concrete projects. Contact us to discuss your concrete project. Our staff is family operated and can speak both English and Spanish. We are able to understand your requirement and provide the best concrete services at a competitive reasonable price.
"One of the best companies I have hired in my life I am 67 years old and have a very good idea on quality work and great companies !!! These guys get a 10 from me."
BernieCarol L on July 2021
RJ Concrete is a licensed, bonded, and insured business that has been consistently providing professional concrete services for 18 years. With 25 years of experience in the industry, you can be confident to get nothing but quality results for your smallest to largest residential concrete projects. Contact us to discuss your concrete project. Our staff is family operated and can speak both English and Spanish. We are able to understand your requirement and provide the best concrete services at a competitive reasonable price.
"One of the best companies I have hired in my life I am 67 years old and have a very good idea on quality work and great companies !!! These guys get a 10 from me."
BernieCarol L on July 2021
With over 20 years experience in the concrete industry, Laffey Concrete, LLC is your industry expert in concrete flat work including, patios, sidewalks, driveways, concrete slabs, tear out and replace, additions, decorative concrete, stamp concrete and more. Contact us and we get the job done. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and attention to detail. 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! 630-688-4528 or at laffeyconcrete@gmail.com
"We engaged Laffey Concrete for our home addition project after soliciting quotes from four different concrete companies. We ultimately chose Laffey Concrete because Travis struck us as a genuinely friendly and trustworthy individual. Although their estimate was not the lowestâ  landing in the middle rangeâ  Travis's demeanor left a positive impression on us. The initial phase involved laying the foundation, which they completed satisfactorily and passed inspection. However, once the concrete cured, we noticed that one side was uneven. Travis explained that they had "forgotten the level," but they managed to rectify the issue using epoxy filler. Additionally, we discovered that one of the workers had stepped into the slurry coat multiple times before it had set, leaving unsightly shoe prints throughout the crawlspace. Moving on to the second phase, which included the patio and concrete steps, we placed our trust in Laffey Concrete's claimed "expertise." Unfortunately, we were met with disappointment. After the completion of the patio and steps, we quickly observed that the steps were uneven, poorly finished, and marred by pockmarks and indentations, with the corners left unrefined. After the first rainfall, we were dismayed to find water pooling on the patio right in front of the steps. When I sent a photo to express my concerns, Travis assured me that the water would dissipate and that the area would eventually drain, but it never improved. After following up, he finally agreed to come by and assess the situation. He acknowledged that the pitch was incorrect and promised to fix it, which required tearing out about a third of the patio to achieve the proper slope. I often wondered why this issue wasn't addressed from the outset. Both my wife and I reached out to Travis multiple times regarding the condition of the steps. His responses were sporadic, filled with excuses about delays and reasons for not addressing the issues promptly, yet the subpar quality of the steps remained unresolved. Since then, several other concrete companies have evaluated Laffey Concrete's work and expressed disbelief at the quality we received."
John F on September 2024
With over 20 years experience in the concrete industry, Laffey Concrete, LLC is your industry expert in concrete flat work including, patios, sidewalks, driveways, concrete slabs, tear out and replace, additions, decorative concrete, stamp concrete and more. Contact us and we get the job done. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and attention to detail. 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! 630-688-4528 or at laffeyconcrete@gmail.com
"We engaged Laffey Concrete for our home addition project after soliciting quotes from four different concrete companies. We ultimately chose Laffey Concrete because Travis struck us as a genuinely friendly and trustworthy individual. Although their estimate was not the lowestâ  landing in the middle rangeâ  Travis's demeanor left a positive impression on us. The initial phase involved laying the foundation, which they completed satisfactorily and passed inspection. However, once the concrete cured, we noticed that one side was uneven. Travis explained that they had "forgotten the level," but they managed to rectify the issue using epoxy filler. Additionally, we discovered that one of the workers had stepped into the slurry coat multiple times before it had set, leaving unsightly shoe prints throughout the crawlspace. Moving on to the second phase, which included the patio and concrete steps, we placed our trust in Laffey Concrete's claimed "expertise." Unfortunately, we were met with disappointment. After the completion of the patio and steps, we quickly observed that the steps were uneven, poorly finished, and marred by pockmarks and indentations, with the corners left unrefined. After the first rainfall, we were dismayed to find water pooling on the patio right in front of the steps. When I sent a photo to express my concerns, Travis assured me that the water would dissipate and that the area would eventually drain, but it never improved. After following up, he finally agreed to come by and assess the situation. He acknowledged that the pitch was incorrect and promised to fix it, which required tearing out about a third of the patio to achieve the proper slope. I often wondered why this issue wasn't addressed from the outset. Both my wife and I reached out to Travis multiple times regarding the condition of the steps. His responses were sporadic, filled with excuses about delays and reasons for not addressing the issues promptly, yet the subpar quality of the steps remained unresolved. Since then, several other concrete companies have evaluated Laffey Concrete's work and expressed disbelief at the quality we received."
John F on September 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"The work done was great. It took a long time, however, to get responses to our requests for quotes, change orders, scheduling, etc."
Paul K on May 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"The work done was great. It took a long time, however, to get responses to our requests for quotes, change orders, scheduling, etc."
Paul K on May 2024
Buttitta Construction, LLC is here for all of your concrete construction needs. We take pride and precision in all of our work as if it was our own home. Contact Anthony for your free estimate today!
"A true professional and perfectionist in his field. Came highly recommended from A friend of mine who is an inspector for a large village in DuPage county. He stated that all his work that he inspected has always been excellent. I experienced the same and highly recommend him."
emilio c on July 2024
Buttitta Construction, LLC is here for all of your concrete construction needs. We take pride and precision in all of our work as if it was our own home. Contact Anthony for your free estimate today!
"A true professional and perfectionist in his field. Came highly recommended from A friend of mine who is an inspector for a large village in DuPage county. He stated that all his work that he inspected has always been excellent. I experienced the same and highly recommend him."
emilio c on July 2024
At Ismael’s Concrete, we specialize in a wide range of concrete services that include driveways, patios, steps, basement and garage floors, and more. We work hard to meet and exceed the needs of our customers by carefully listening to their every need and keeping them informed from start to finish. We take pride in our ability to provide quality work, fair prices, and professional service. It is our mission to be consistent in the quality of work regardless of how big or small the job is. Call us today! (630)930-8138
"Ismael quickly returned my calls and was very responsive to any text message I sent him. He and his crew were a pleasure to work with. They came on the scheduled day, and continued every morning until the project was completed. The quality installation of the rebar was better than any we have ever seen. and the whole project went off flawlessly. Quality workmanship all around."
Adele M on August 2022
At Ismael’s Concrete, we specialize in a wide range of concrete services that include driveways, patios, steps, basement and garage floors, and more. We work hard to meet and exceed the needs of our customers by carefully listening to their every need and keeping them informed from start to finish. We take pride in our ability to provide quality work, fair prices, and professional service. It is our mission to be consistent in the quality of work regardless of how big or small the job is. Call us today! (630)930-8138
"Ismael quickly returned my calls and was very responsive to any text message I sent him. He and his crew were a pleasure to work with. They came on the scheduled day, and continued every morning until the project was completed. The quality installation of the rebar was better than any we have ever seen. and the whole project went off flawlessly. Quality workmanship all around."
Adele M on August 2022
At My Landscape Contractor, we're dedicated to mastering the art of landscaping. You supply the vision for your space, and we'll do the rest. We know exactly what it takes to both create and maintain the exact look and feel you have in mind for your backyard, courtyard, golf course, commercial property, or anyplace else you have in mind for beautiful, lush landscaping.
"Daniel and his crew were great, with good communication and updates about our project. Our retaining wall came out great. They took care of all the permitting and inspections and made sure the job was done right. They worked with us on changes and additions to the project and timing."
Kirk L on December 2024
At My Landscape Contractor, we're dedicated to mastering the art of landscaping. You supply the vision for your space, and we'll do the rest. We know exactly what it takes to both create and maintain the exact look and feel you have in mind for your backyard, courtyard, golf course, commercial property, or anyplace else you have in mind for beautiful, lush landscaping.
"Daniel and his crew were great, with good communication and updates about our project. Our retaining wall came out great. They took care of all the permitting and inspections and made sure the job was done right. They worked with us on changes and additions to the project and timing."
Kirk L on December 2024
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.