The dumb thing was he had a sob story about needing money so we paid him $500 up front for materials and after the second (part day of work) he asked for another $1,500 due to another "sob" story about some other check bouncing from a different job - so we paid him. The guy never came back to work again - no new breaker box, no outlets installed outside, no ceiling fans installed. His phone number is disconnected, This guy is a con-artist, don't feel sorry for him or give him a second chance w/ his sob story. Now we have about $40 of conduit underground that cost me $2,000. We have a real electrician coming to finish the job today. Life is not easy, honest work will be rewarded with honest pay - Mike Heidemann is not an honest person he is a con-man. Please do not make the same mistake we made - do not hire this guy! "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ia/waterloo/cornfed-electric-llc-reviews-7448227.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"A & M Windows Doors and More","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Cathy P."},"reviewBody":"He told us we had to pay for it in full upfront. We made half payment in December 2012 and we paid the balance of the windows in January 2013. He told us that the windows would be installed in April 2013 and we started calling him April through June and he told us that the windows were on back order but they were going to come in. Finally at the end of June 2013 he said the windows were in and he would install them in a couple of weeks. We continued to call him and his crew finally showed up in July 2013. We then decided to do siding as well as windows so they started tearing off the siding and putting up the Tyvek paper. We had some structural issues with our family room so they had to take 2 walls down and rebuild them. We were told we had to pay by the hour for the work and they would bill us once a week for labor and material. He told us multiple times that there was no upcharge on materials, only the labor. We started to pay the bills and then they were here sporadically in August and only worked for 2 weeks that month. They did not come back until October. In October, they picked up their dumpster and then they did not come back until November. We had no windows and no siding on three sides of the house. In November, they returned and I started keeping track of their hours and found that I was being cheated on the hours. The subcontractor and he had a big argument in my living room and he fired the subcontractor. In December, he hired a second subcontractor and that subcontractor worked for him only a day and a half before quitting. We still had no siding on the north side of the house with the Tyvek paper. He then picked up a check for $7100.00 in December to pay for our siding and our pillars and he had us make the check out to him personally instead of the company, which was a big mistake. He hired a 3rd contractor in January to fix problems and the 3rd contractor did not come back and finish the home and we told Mr. Kontos that we were not going to give him the last $3600.00 in payment until the work was finished because our home had been torn up since July. He had then hired a 4th contractor to come and finish the work and he did such a poor job and we fired both of them in February. As of February, we still did not have 4 large windows. Mr. Kontos had ordered the wrong windows and he was to reorder the correct ones in November of 2013 from Marvin Window Company in Minnesota. We called the lumber yard where Mr. Kontos had ordered the pillars and told them we were coming to pick them up and they would not allow us to pick them up because they have not been paid by Mr. Kontos. We took a copy of the checks, bills, and statements to prove that we paid for them in December 2013 and they did not let us have them because the bill was in Mr. Kontos name. We called the Cedar Falls building instructor and found out that our building permit had expired in January. I spoke with our building inspector and he felt we should get the Cedar Falls police involved and we met with them for 2 ½ hours and told them we had discovered that he committed fraud by tampering with the bid of the contractor and they got a subpoena to the lumber company and found out that Mr. Kontos charged us for items he never picked up or paid for. Mr. Kontos filed a small claims suit against us for a bid for the 2nd contractor where he committed bid fraud and he sued us for 2 bills from the contracting company for items he did not pick up or pay for. We started going through our bills that we were charged by him and found that he not only cheated us on labor but we discovered he had marked up the cost of materials. He has also charged us for way more materials than what was needed to be purchased for the size of our home. Cedar Falls police department has started a criminal investigation on Mr. Kontos. We called DuPonte company and told them we did not have siding on our home for longer than six months and the Tyvek paper is only guaranteed for 120 days exposed to the elements. Mr. Kontos has consistently lied to us and we called Marvin Window Company and discovered Mr. Kontos never reorder the windows that were ordered incorrectly. The windows that were installed all leak and get ice on them. We have had 5 contractors come and give us bids for correcting what Mr. Kontos crew did wrong and it could cost us almost $22,000.00 to have it all taken down and redone. We had an agreement that we would only pay what he paid to the 2nd contactor and we would only pay when the job was finished properly. When I spoke with the 2nd contactor and found he committed bid fraud by tampering with the bid. He paid the 2nd contractor $500.00 approximately in battery packs for his power tools. The 3rd subcontractor, who did not finish the job, would not provide us with a bill when we asked. Mr. Kontos told us that he would not come back and finish the job because we did not pay him but we were not going to pay him until we know what he paid the 3rd contactor and we believe he was not paid. The 3rd contractor put up 3 squares of siding and finished some soffit and fascia. I then listed for my attorney the lies that he has told us which include; that he only marks up labor, not material but he did from the lumber yard, he said he reorder the four windows but he did not, he told us he paid the lumber yard already in December and he never gave the lumber yard the check, he said the Tyvek wrap on the home was good for a year and it was only guaranteed for 120 days without siding on it, he told me he had paid the second contractor but he only gave him $500.00 in battery packs for his tools, he said the third contractor did not come back because we did not pay him and we did not pay because the job was not finished, he over ordered the siding and was supposed to refund the money and never did, he over charged us for materials, and charged us multiple times for soffit for three homes, for the second subcontractor since he cheated us on labor that we would only have to pay what the second subcontractor charged and we caught him committing bid fraud, he sent a third subcontractor that came and removed the gutters from our property and they were to clean up the mess in our yard which was never removed, and he also charged for materials that he never picked up or paid for from the lumber yard. We still do not have windows from what we paid in December 2013 and we still do not have the pillars that we paid for in December2013. We had to hire a new contractor and he has charged us almost $2100.00 to fix what was done wrong and finish the front of our home with soffit and fascia so that we could put gutters back on our home that we have not had for eight months. Marvin Window Company in Minnesota is aware of what the sells rep has done to us and they do not care. The windows all get moisture and ice on them and I would never buy a window from them again. My husband and I have now had to hire an attorney to countersue for theft and fraud."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ia/waterloo/a-and-m-windows-doors-and-more-reviews-6228996.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"College Hunks Hauling Junk","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Donald W."},"reviewBody":"From start to finish it was great. Jason and Justin arrived on time and completed the move in no time."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ks/lenexa/college-hunks-hauling-junk-reviews-6428066.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Voigt Construction","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Shaun W."},"reviewBody":"It looks beautiful but did not pay attention to details. He took advantage of my ignorance. He bought cheap cabinets. He didn't finish some things and I had to put in a window screen that came with a new window that I bought. He also doesn't show up on time. When I call him back to fix problems, he says he'll call me and show up and he never does until hours later. In the additions that he did, he did not do any finishing of the floor work. He just put in the strand board floors. I had to put the tile in. He didn't do that. I of course had problems with it because I had never done it before. I told him that he needed to put in screws every 8 inches in the laundry room and he said "That's not how I do it". Usually, when I need something done, he sends a young, inexperienced helper over to do work that he has never done it before. Stacy just let him go!
He ruined my counter top and never came back to fix the scratches. I had to go out and get filler and it didn't even work."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ia/marshalltown/voigt-construction-reviews-7426516.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"TOTAL DECK CARE Charlotte NC&SC Division","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Gary W."},"reviewBody":"I thought they did a very good job. They were conscientious and very professional. They did nice finish work and were very thorough.They were a little expensive. I would use them again."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nc/charlotte/total-deck-care-charlotte-ncandsc-division-reviews-369964.htm"},"position":10}]}
Concrete Finishing reviews from real Angi homeowners in Grundy Center, IA
Very professional from beginning to end. Responsive communication. Hard worker. Outstanding results. I had a new railing installed for my downstairs. Material selection, installation and finishing were impeccable. Highly recommended
Laura S.
5.0
05/2019
Great! Josh was friendly and went over what it would take to do this, and then move it back when the contractor is finished. I received an estimate and agreed to the price. He also replaced one of the outside faucets that was leaking.
Brian H.
5.0
07/2017
Caleb did a great job. He has very good eye for detail. He managed to level and install a hardwood floor in a very old house that was not an easy task. The cabinets were hung perfectly and he even stain matched a few custom pieces to make the kitchen look even more finished. I trust Caleb and...
Kai S.
5.0
04/2016
Al was very timely in getting back to me with a quote after our initial conversation. Work was performed when he said it would be and we are very pleased with the finished product. Quality work for a very reasonable price. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for roof or siding.
He told us we had to pay for it in full upfront. We made half payment in December 2012 and we paid the balance of the windows in January 2013. He told us that the windows would be installed in April 2013 and we started calling him April through June and he told us that the windows were on...
Donald W.
5.0
01/2014
From start to finish it was great. Jason and Justin arrived on time and completed the move in no time.
I thought they did a very good job. They were conscientious and very professional. They did nice finish work and were very thorough.They were a little expensive. I would use them again.
At Martinez All Construction, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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.
" I explained what I wanted for a fence and gate. I received exactly what I asked for. It is beautiful.. The crew and the project were a fun experience. They worked hard and cleaned up after them selves. I will be having them back for some upcoming projects I have planned. I do recommend them. Thanks guys for the Great work."
Lori O on October 2025
At Martinez All Construction, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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.
" I explained what I wanted for a fence and gate. I received exactly what I asked for. It is beautiful.. The crew and the project were a fun experience. They worked hard and cleaned up after them selves. I will be having them back for some upcoming projects I have planned. I do recommend them. Thanks guys for the Great work."
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"He is a newer contractor. He never came when promised so we waited. He skipped a day after promising to be there. He asked for more money after giving us a written quote, the fence was crooked but it passed inspection, and made lots of miscuts. I think he will get better after he is in business for a few years."
Dwayne W on June 2024
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"He is a newer contractor. He never came when promised so we waited. He skipped a day after promising to be there. He asked for more money after giving us a written quote, the fence was crooked but it passed inspection, and made lots of miscuts. I think he will get better after he is in business for a few years."
Masonry building interior and exterior walls for commercial and residential buildings. We work hard to provide our services and aim to meet our customers needs and wants we have worked for different companies working in different sectors public and private from restorations to new builds.
Masonry building interior and exterior walls for commercial and residential buildings. We work hard to provide our services and aim to meet our customers needs and wants we have worked for different companies working in different sectors public and private from restorations to new builds.
The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!
The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!
We offer a variety of different services ensuring to meet all customer expectations while maintaining the highest standard of safety while working on and off the ground.
We offer a variety of different services ensuring to meet all customer expectations while maintaining the highest standard of safety while working on and off the ground.
Midwest Rebuild L.L.C. offers quality home improvements, installations, and repairs in the Central and North Central Iowa Regions. This includes home renovations, handyman services, hardwood flooring installation, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, tile installation, baseboard and trim, accent walls, drywall repair, painting, light fixtures, fence repair and installation, carpentry, cabinetry, storage and organization. We are your one stop shop to help tackle all those projects giving you more time to enjoy your home and life. Veteran owned business built on honesty, transparency, reliability and outstanding workmanship. Customer satisfaction is our priority. We take pride in doing things right and with perfection. We will ask questions to find out everything about the job prior to scheduling your appointment. If a job is out of our scope of service, we will let you know up front and provide a professional recommendation, if possible. Make Midwest Rebuild L.L.C. your one stop shop for your home repair needs!
Midwest Rebuild L.L.C. offers quality home improvements, installations, and repairs in the Central and North Central Iowa Regions. This includes home renovations, handyman services, hardwood flooring installation, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, tile installation, baseboard and trim, accent walls, drywall repair, painting, light fixtures, fence repair and installation, carpentry, cabinetry, storage and organization. We are your one stop shop to help tackle all those projects giving you more time to enjoy your home and life. Veteran owned business built on honesty, transparency, reliability and outstanding workmanship. Customer satisfaction is our priority. We take pride in doing things right and with perfection. We will ask questions to find out everything about the job prior to scheduling your appointment. If a job is out of our scope of service, we will let you know up front and provide a professional recommendation, if possible. Make Midwest Rebuild L.L.C. your one stop shop for your home repair needs!
We specialize in driveways and sidewalks and any other concrete projects you may need around your home or business. Need a slab for a new shed or garage we got you covered. Our prices or always fair and among the lowest around. We are a family owned company that will work with you to make sure you get what you want and beyond. with you to make sure you get the
We specialize in driveways and sidewalks and any other concrete projects you may need around your home or business. Need a slab for a new shed or garage we got you covered. Our prices or always fair and among the lowest around. We are a family owned company that will work with you to make sure you get what you want and beyond. with you to make sure you get the
general construction, concrete finishing and stamping, installing, demo, large or small we get dirty doing them all. we do it all in one call making your dream home and improvements to give you the memoiys that make you completely love your home
general construction, concrete finishing and stamping, installing, demo, large or small we get dirty doing them all. we do it all in one call making your dream home and improvements to give you the memoiys that make you completely love your home
We are a small residential business that focuses on quality and customer satisfaction We do anything from Kitchen, Basement and Bathroom remodels to porches and decks We make a point to have complete customer satisfaction, and that includes price, we work with our customers to deliver the best product at a price that will not break the budget
We are a small residential business that focuses on quality and customer satisfaction We do anything from Kitchen, Basement and Bathroom remodels to porches and decks We make a point to have complete customer satisfaction, and that includes price, we work with our customers to deliver the best product at a price that will not break the budget
Hardy Counters & Floors specializes in Resinous Coatings and Concrete Polishing and Staining. We are located on the Eastern side of South Dakota and service the entire 5 state area. Our trained staff has experience in Epoxies, Polyaspartics, Polyurias, Urethanes, Sealers, Densifiers, Dyes, Acid Stains, Concrete Overlays and more! Hardy's owner Chad Leddy grew up in Watertown SD and has been contracting for over 10 years. As the industry has grown so has Chad and his staff. Polymer coatings are very durable and cost efficient but take a lot of knowledge and experience to use them and apply them correctly. Through the years we have continued to educate ourselves and have been certified in many manufactures products and application techniques. The equipment we use is efficient and HEPA certified and recognized as some of the top brands in the industry.
Hardy Counters & Floors specializes in Resinous Coatings and Concrete Polishing and Staining. We are located on the Eastern side of South Dakota and service the entire 5 state area. Our trained staff has experience in Epoxies, Polyaspartics, Polyurias, Urethanes, Sealers, Densifiers, Dyes, Acid Stains, Concrete Overlays and more! Hardy's owner Chad Leddy grew up in Watertown SD and has been contracting for over 10 years. As the industry has grown so has Chad and his staff. Polymer coatings are very durable and cost efficient but take a lot of knowledge and experience to use them and apply them correctly. Through the years we have continued to educate ourselves and have been certified in many manufactures products and application techniques. The equipment we use is efficient and HEPA certified and recognized as some of the top brands in the industry.
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FAQs for concrete finishing projects in Grundy Center, IA
Concrete repair costs range anywhere from about $0.10 to $0.15 per linear foot to fill minor cracks, to about $6 to $14 per square foot to replace damaged concrete slabs. Repair costs vary widely depending on the size and type of work needed. For example, replacing 100 square feet of driveway will cost between $600 to $1,400, on average.
The average cost of stamped concrete is around $12 per square foot, but you might pay anywhere from $8 to $28 per square foot. The average 12-foot by 12-foot patio costs $1,730 on average. Your exact pricing will depend on the patio’s square footage, the condition of the area where you want to pour the concrete, the desired stamp pattern, concrete coloring, concrete grade, and local labor prices. Don’t forget to budget for extra costs like land preparation and additional concrete fortifications if necessary.
Depending on the cost to repair your driveway, it may be more cost effective to tear out and replace it with a new concrete driveway. The cost to repave a driveway ranges between $1,400 and $12,100, including removal of the old concrete. Contact a reputable concrete contractor for advice and an estimate. They may have a good reason for going with repairs or replacement after assessing your driveway. You may also have the option to resurface your driveway or pave over it without taking out the existing one.
It’s possible to create stamped concrete yourself, but we don’t recommend it and it’s often not cost-effective. It’s easy to mess up the pattern of a stamped concrete patio or walkway, leaving you with an unsightly home exterior rather than the elegant solution you wanted. Any mistakes made during the ground leveling and concrete pouring process will also increase the risk of cracks forming on your concrete. Additionally, buying enough stamps to get the pattern in before your concrete cures can cost as much as hiring a professional to do the work for you.
Concrete contractors typically charge anywhere from $6 to $14 per square foot. Cost factors include job size, site prep, base material, accessibility, your location, concrete finish, and concrete thickness. Removal of existing concrete, asphalt, deck, pavers, and grass will cost anywhere from $1 to $6 per square foot. Homeowners can often save money by removing and disposing of existing pavers, decks, and grass. Breaking up and hauling away concrete and asphalt is difficult and time-consuming without the proper equipment and may be worth having the pros do that work.
The Grundy Center, IA homeowners’ guide to concrete finishing services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
While mortar and concrete look like similar composites, they serve very different roles around the house. Here’s how they differ in application, cost, and more.