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!
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!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"My new patio looks great and finished on time."
Joseph P on March 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"My new patio looks great and finished on time."
Joseph P on March 2025
is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Found Lobo & Co. Construction, LLC through Angi's List. Called them they responded very fast and came and looked at what we wanted done. Gave us an estimate began within 2 days and completed job. 5☆ finished job. Very professional, very respectful of property, kept working site very clean from beginning to finished. Will diffiently use them again very soon. Would highly recommend this Company."
Karen D on April 2025
is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Found Lobo & Co. Construction, LLC through Angi's List. Called them they responded very fast and came and looked at what we wanted done. Gave us an estimate began within 2 days and completed job. 5☆ finished job. Very professional, very respectful of property, kept working site very clean from beginning to finished. Will diffiently use them again very soon. Would highly recommend this Company."
Karen D on April 2025
At Finer Lawn and Landscaping LLC we strive to be the best in the business. Providing the best customer service possible is very important to us, we work WITH our customers. We can turn the average landscape or back yard into a place that all your friends and family want to hang out at. We specialize in creating unique out door living space such as paver patios or decorative concrete, seating walls and columns, lighting, firepits and Fire places, water features, pergolas, and landscaping just to name a few. We focus on working with residential homeowners in the Cincinnati and surrounding areas. So if your in the market for a good contractor look no more and call today and experience the difference out satisfied customers are raving about.
"I hired Donnie for patio pavers. It took 3 months for him to do the job. My property was damaged but he refused to repair it. He would not return phone calls or emails. He is not a person to be trusted. Do not fall for that I am a Christian. The experience was very stressful during the 3 months. PLEASE do not trust this man."
Linda L on September 2021
At Finer Lawn and Landscaping LLC we strive to be the best in the business. Providing the best customer service possible is very important to us, we work WITH our customers. We can turn the average landscape or back yard into a place that all your friends and family want to hang out at. We specialize in creating unique out door living space such as paver patios or decorative concrete, seating walls and columns, lighting, firepits and Fire places, water features, pergolas, and landscaping just to name a few. We focus on working with residential homeowners in the Cincinnati and surrounding areas. So if your in the market for a good contractor look no more and call today and experience the difference out satisfied customers are raving about.
"I hired Donnie for patio pavers. It took 3 months for him to do the job. My property was damaged but he refused to repair it. He would not return phone calls or emails. He is not a person to be trusted. Do not fall for that I am a Christian. The experience was very stressful during the 3 months. PLEASE do not trust this man."
Linda L on September 2021
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Excellent communication and easy to work with! "
Amanda S on April 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Excellent communication and easy to work with! "
Amanda S on April 2025
Champion City Concrete proudly serves the Miami Valley and western Columbus with top-quality residential, commercial, and industrial concrete solutions. From driveways to large-scale projects, we deliver durable, precise, and reliable results. Contact us today for a free estimate!
"These guys are great! They were able to get my driveway done when another client cancelled last minute. Very professional, left everything emaculate. "
Mark M on March 2025
Champion City Concrete proudly serves the Miami Valley and western Columbus with top-quality residential, commercial, and industrial concrete solutions. From driveways to large-scale projects, we deliver durable, precise, and reliable results. Contact us today for a free estimate!
"These guys are great! They were able to get my driveway done when another client cancelled last minute. Very professional, left everything emaculate. "
Mark M on March 2025
Anyone can throw a tool box in their truck and call themselves a deck builder. Here at Building Character we are outdoor living specialists one stop for you and your family to create memories. We offer decks, outdoor kitchens, fire features, outdoor fireplaces, water features, stamped concrete and much more. With 27 years experience we help home owners like you design and build their vision. Our quality workmanship and customer service is like no other. We have all the latest composite materials that fit your taste and budget. We offer a "Stress Free Experience"!! We do not embrace excuses, we embrace solutions. We will beat the competition at price, time and overall experience. We work all year 'round! Fiberon COMPOSITE DECKS & OURDOOR KITCHENS HUGE SALE!!!!
"Our new deck looks terrific! We had an old, elevated wooden deck that was likely over 20 years old. We solicited multiple quotes from various deck builders, but Building Character won our business because of their product offering, extensive planning and design service, their competitive pricing, and their personal touch. We had a fairly large deck that spanned the entire house and we wanted a new elevated deck of similar dimensions, using composite decking, metal railing, and a new frame. We are thrilled with the results! They just completed the work this week and the deck looks amazing. Tim and his crew were the friendliest guys and worked diligently, even in some harsh heat/humidity. The crew was very receptive to questions about what they were doing and sought our input if they needed to alter plans. If you want something a certain way, just let them know and they will work hard to make it how you like it. The owners, Jennifer and Jared were very responsive to all of our emails. We would highly recommend Building Character for any deck projects over other local competitors in Cincinnati!"
Mohsin Z on June 2020
Anyone can throw a tool box in their truck and call themselves a deck builder. Here at Building Character we are outdoor living specialists one stop for you and your family to create memories. We offer decks, outdoor kitchens, fire features, outdoor fireplaces, water features, stamped concrete and much more. With 27 years experience we help home owners like you design and build their vision. Our quality workmanship and customer service is like no other. We have all the latest composite materials that fit your taste and budget. We offer a "Stress Free Experience"!! We do not embrace excuses, we embrace solutions. We will beat the competition at price, time and overall experience. We work all year 'round! Fiberon COMPOSITE DECKS & OURDOOR KITCHENS HUGE SALE!!!!
"Our new deck looks terrific! We had an old, elevated wooden deck that was likely over 20 years old. We solicited multiple quotes from various deck builders, but Building Character won our business because of their product offering, extensive planning and design service, their competitive pricing, and their personal touch. We had a fairly large deck that spanned the entire house and we wanted a new elevated deck of similar dimensions, using composite decking, metal railing, and a new frame. We are thrilled with the results! They just completed the work this week and the deck looks amazing. Tim and his crew were the friendliest guys and worked diligently, even in some harsh heat/humidity. The crew was very receptive to questions about what they were doing and sought our input if they needed to alter plans. If you want something a certain way, just let them know and they will work hard to make it how you like it. The owners, Jennifer and Jared were very responsive to all of our emails. We would highly recommend Building Character for any deck projects over other local competitors in Cincinnati!"
Mohsin Z on June 2020
For over 36 years, The Basement Doctor has provided basement and crawl space waterproofing, structural repair, humidity control, and concrete lifting services for Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky homes with award-winning service. As a part of the Basement Systems Network of dealers, we have exclusive access to over 30 patented products, which allows us to design an effective and permanent solution for every type of wet basement problem. Selecting the right contractor to let into your home is a critical decision. The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati respects you and your home – expertly performing the contracted work, being punctual, employing a drug-free workforce, and skilled, experienced installers. We only use ethical sales practices and honor warranties without hassle. All of our staff follow clear rules of respect, responsibility, and integrity. We treat you the way we’d want our own families treated. ASK ABOUT OUR NATIONALLY BACKED WARRANTY!
"We had a turtle door installed today. The service technician ,Cody Miles, was outstanding -in knowledge, work ethic and how well the task was completed. I was very fortunate to have him as a technician. Dennis (did not get his last name) the service manager was present also and was very professional, I was lucky there also. THANKS"
ron M on October 2022
For over 36 years, The Basement Doctor has provided basement and crawl space waterproofing, structural repair, humidity control, and concrete lifting services for Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky homes with award-winning service. As a part of the Basement Systems Network of dealers, we have exclusive access to over 30 patented products, which allows us to design an effective and permanent solution for every type of wet basement problem. Selecting the right contractor to let into your home is a critical decision. The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati respects you and your home – expertly performing the contracted work, being punctual, employing a drug-free workforce, and skilled, experienced installers. We only use ethical sales practices and honor warranties without hassle. All of our staff follow clear rules of respect, responsibility, and integrity. We treat you the way we’d want our own families treated. ASK ABOUT OUR NATIONALLY BACKED WARRANTY!
"We had a turtle door installed today. The service technician ,Cody Miles, was outstanding -in knowledge, work ethic and how well the task was completed. I was very fortunate to have him as a technician. Dennis (did not get his last name) the service manager was present also and was very professional, I was lucky there also. THANKS"
ron M on October 2022
Very professional work. As the owner I have prior construction experience for 25+ years. I have worked for big construction outfits like Turner Construction as a carpenter, Messer Construction as a carpenter, local 200 carpenters union in Columbus Ohio. Rough carpentry is what I did at these companies which deals with a lot of concrete form work. Everything from curbs to sidewalk pads or 30 foot tall x 3 foot thick wall forms using cranes to put in place. I started out my career doing masonry restoration. Anything brick, block or stone. Chimney Repair. We also install glass block windows. Driveway Drain Systems. Chimney Repair and Restoration
Very professional work. As the owner I have prior construction experience for 25+ years. I have worked for big construction outfits like Turner Construction as a carpenter, Messer Construction as a carpenter, local 200 carpenters union in Columbus Ohio. Rough carpentry is what I did at these companies which deals with a lot of concrete form work. Everything from curbs to sidewalk pads or 30 foot tall x 3 foot thick wall forms using cranes to put in place. I started out my career doing masonry restoration. Anything brick, block or stone. Chimney Repair. We also install glass block windows. Driveway Drain Systems. Chimney Repair and Restoration
We specialize in everything concrete. Need that drive way fixed or extended? Sidewalk crumbling? Does the Mrs. want a beautiful stamped patio to entertain guest in the backyard? We have over 30 years experience in the industry and we are fully insured. Call us to schedule your free estimate.
"I’m only giving a one star review because they were able to get us on the schedule quickly. Everett seemed very friendly and honest when he came out to give us a quote to widen our driveway and extend our extension patio so we decided to hire Hastings and Sons. Now with HUGE regret. This is a slimy business. Partial payment was due at the beginning of the job and the remaining was due at the completion of the job. We went ahead and paid the remaining payment without the job being FULLY completed (ignorant on my part) the only thing left to do was saw cut and clean up, we were told someone would back the following morning, here we are 4 days later and no one has showed up to complete the job. Everette and someone named Tim who wasn’t even on the job and told me two jobs were mixed up told me it would be taken care of (yesterday). If concrete is left too long without the control joints being cut it will crack, we are past 96 hours with no saw cuts! Not to mention I told the project manager I wanted our patio to be rounded and it was not, he did a walk through the morning of pouring and talked about the square footage but nothing was staked out so I didn’t even think to bring it up again since I already told him and showed him a picture of what I wanted, he said I should have mentioned that during the walk through. This part I was okay with getting over until it turned into a bigger problem. They left my front yard a mess, there is concrete smeared on our existing patio, concrete on the siding of our house, basement windows, the quality of their work is bad. Sloppy, the extension of the driveway isn’t even. If I could do it all over again I would have hire the contractor who’s price was significantly higher. I would not recommend Hastings and Sons to anyone and will never use them again for future projects. Do yourself a favor and don’t go for the cheapest quote, I know better and still did it. I should have been more thorough when researching the company, their reviews are loads of complaints and they are not on the BBB that’s usually a red flag. Lesson learned, you get what you pay for! Good thing is I was able to stop payment on the second check. They’ll get paid when they actually FINISH the job."
Caitlin W on October 2024
We specialize in everything concrete. Need that drive way fixed or extended? Sidewalk crumbling? Does the Mrs. want a beautiful stamped patio to entertain guest in the backyard? We have over 30 years experience in the industry and we are fully insured. Call us to schedule your free estimate.
"I’m only giving a one star review because they were able to get us on the schedule quickly. Everett seemed very friendly and honest when he came out to give us a quote to widen our driveway and extend our extension patio so we decided to hire Hastings and Sons. Now with HUGE regret. This is a slimy business. Partial payment was due at the beginning of the job and the remaining was due at the completion of the job. We went ahead and paid the remaining payment without the job being FULLY completed (ignorant on my part) the only thing left to do was saw cut and clean up, we were told someone would back the following morning, here we are 4 days later and no one has showed up to complete the job. Everette and someone named Tim who wasn’t even on the job and told me two jobs were mixed up told me it would be taken care of (yesterday). If concrete is left too long without the control joints being cut it will crack, we are past 96 hours with no saw cuts! Not to mention I told the project manager I wanted our patio to be rounded and it was not, he did a walk through the morning of pouring and talked about the square footage but nothing was staked out so I didn’t even think to bring it up again since I already told him and showed him a picture of what I wanted, he said I should have mentioned that during the walk through. This part I was okay with getting over until it turned into a bigger problem. They left my front yard a mess, there is concrete smeared on our existing patio, concrete on the siding of our house, basement windows, the quality of their work is bad. Sloppy, the extension of the driveway isn’t even. If I could do it all over again I would have hire the contractor who’s price was significantly higher. I would not recommend Hastings and Sons to anyone and will never use them again for future projects. Do yourself a favor and don’t go for the cheapest quote, I know better and still did it. I should have been more thorough when researching the company, their reviews are loads of complaints and they are not on the BBB that’s usually a red flag. Lesson learned, you get what you pay for! Good thing is I was able to stop payment on the second check. They’ll get paid when they actually FINISH the job."
Caitlin W on October 2024
Most sidewalks rely on a ready‑mix blend of Portland cement, sand, gravel, and water that trucks deliver to your site and pour in one continuous lift. For added strength, many contractors fold in fiber mesh or steel reinforcement. This mix cures into a rock‑solid slab that stands up to foot traffic, freeze‑thaw cycles, and daily wear for decades. Expect a pro to recommend a 4‑inch‑thick pour for standard walkways.
With the right mix, proper drainage, and routine upkeep, a concrete sidewalk can last 25 to 50 years. Freeze‑thaw cycles, road salt, and heavy loads all shorten that timeline, but sealing every few years and patching small cracks early keeps damage in check. Think of sealing as inexpensive insurance for decades of safe, stable footing. In milder climates, some slabs push well past the 30‑year mark without major repairs.
Concrete sidewalks crack as a result of significant temperature fluctuations and heavy load pressures. The freeze-thaw cycles and sustained weight from vehicles or intense foot traffic force the concrete to develop cracks over time. Applying a premium sealant every two to three years and substituting salt with sand for de-icing minimizes crack formation. Regular maintenance and timely repairs safeguard the sidewalk’s structural integrity and extend its service life.