We specialize in concrete raising. Our operators are highly skilled and experienced in raising concrete. We also offer caulking for cracks or to seal the gap between your house and concrete. We also offer power washing for your driveway, sidewalk, patio, and anything else you need cleaned.
"Outstanding work! Showed up at the time promised, very professional, did an exceptional job."
David B on September 2023
We specialize in concrete raising. Our operators are highly skilled and experienced in raising concrete. We also offer caulking for cracks or to seal the gap between your house and concrete. We also offer power washing for your driveway, sidewalk, patio, and anything else you need cleaned.
"Outstanding work! Showed up at the time promised, very professional, did an exceptional job."
For 24 years Bald Eagle Construction has been the go-to expert on a wide variety of construction projects in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Our office is skilled in handling all paperwork necessary to obtain permits for your project. We automatically supply to homeowners copies of our licenses, bonds and insurance. Our estimates are free for the homeowner. No travel charges. Ask about Angie's list discount. ANGI Super Service Award Winner 24 consecutive years. BBB Complaint Free Award in 2023 and 2024
"Bald Eagle did a great job. They were the most reasonable of three estimates we received. Performed the work quickly and cleaned up like they were never there. Even got a 10% senior discount (and I'm only 61)."
David A on November 2025
For 24 years Bald Eagle Construction has been the go-to expert on a wide variety of construction projects in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Our office is skilled in handling all paperwork necessary to obtain permits for your project. We automatically supply to homeowners copies of our licenses, bonds and insurance. Our estimates are free for the homeowner. No travel charges. Ask about Angie's list discount. ANGI Super Service Award Winner 24 consecutive years. BBB Complaint Free Award in 2023 and 2024
"Bald Eagle did a great job. They were the most reasonable of three estimates we received. Performed the work quickly and cleaned up like they were never there. Even got a 10% senior discount (and I'm only 61)."
At Done-Rite we pride our company on reliability, 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 project, We look forward to earning your business! We offer asphalt paving services for business, commercial and Industrial, we also provide sealcoating, crack-filling, asphalt patching and line-striping services, all paving work is backed with a guarantee! call us today for a free estimates. ( we do not offer residential services )
"Repaired sidewalks and they look great!"
TIM J on May 2025
At Done-Rite we pride our company on reliability, 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 project, We look forward to earning your business! We offer asphalt paving services for business, commercial and Industrial, we also provide sealcoating, crack-filling, asphalt patching and line-striping services, all paving work is backed with a guarantee! call us today for a free estimates. ( we do not offer residential services )
DNB Concrete Raising is locally owned and operated and proudly service Midlothian and the surrounding community. We provide premier quality work at a fair price and have built our reputation on making sure that every customer is 100% satisfied when we are done with the work. Get in touch today! Free estimates. We can raise concrete driveways, patios, porches, steps, sidewalks, pool decks, interior floors, garage floors, and more.
"Team arrived on time and completed the job fairly quickly"
Efrain O on June 2025
DNB Concrete Raising is locally owned and operated and proudly service Midlothian and the surrounding community. We provide premier quality work at a fair price and have built our reputation on making sure that every customer is 100% satisfied when we are done with the work. Get in touch today! Free estimates. We can raise concrete driveways, patios, porches, steps, sidewalks, pool decks, interior floors, garage floors, and more.
"Team arrived on time and completed the job fairly quickly"
Perma-Seal specializes in protecting the value of your home backed by 45 years of serving the Chicagoland and NW Indiana areas. Our basement waterproofing stops leaks and flooding, our foundation repairs fix settling and bowed walls, and our crawl space solutions control humidity and improve air quality. Our concrete lifting and leveling service offers a reliable, quick, and highly effective way to repair your sunken, cracked driveway, patio, pool deck, or sidewalk for a fraction of the cost of replacement. Additionally, we provide yard drainage solutions, sewer and plumbing services, and home comfort solutions such as air sealing, and insulation to ensure your home remains in top condition. What sets us apart? Our commitment to superior customer service and our solid warranty. Any product or work covered by our warranty is serviced free of charge for the entire warranty period. Choose Perma-Seal for reliable, quality solutions to keep your home safe and comfortable.
"I have hired Permaseal to fix my unleveled patio concrete floor that was and still causing rain water to get to my basement, I have paid them $2,014.33 as down payment, they showed up one month later for the job, which is injecting foam under the concrete slab to lift it back to its original correct level. I came back home that day to find out that they have left and that the concrete slab was not only still unleveled, but they cracked it and patched it on multiple locations. I have called their customer care number more than a dozen times in attempt to understand what is going on, and on each occasion, I was told that the project manager was going to contact me back, which never happened until i made the next call, They have finally explained to me over the phone that it was the best they could do and that they could not fix my patio floor. I asked for a refund and did not hear back. I have documented pictures of before and after showing that the job was not done and cancelled the check with the remaining balance. I have not heard anything back from them since then, until i started getting debt collectors' emails on December the 5th from a business called FCR Services."
Sami M on December 2025
Perma-Seal specializes in protecting the value of your home backed by 45 years of serving the Chicagoland and NW Indiana areas. Our basement waterproofing stops leaks and flooding, our foundation repairs fix settling and bowed walls, and our crawl space solutions control humidity and improve air quality. Our concrete lifting and leveling service offers a reliable, quick, and highly effective way to repair your sunken, cracked driveway, patio, pool deck, or sidewalk for a fraction of the cost of replacement. Additionally, we provide yard drainage solutions, sewer and plumbing services, and home comfort solutions such as air sealing, and insulation to ensure your home remains in top condition. What sets us apart? Our commitment to superior customer service and our solid warranty. Any product or work covered by our warranty is serviced free of charge for the entire warranty period. Choose Perma-Seal for reliable, quality solutions to keep your home safe and comfortable.
"I have hired Permaseal to fix my unleveled patio concrete floor that was and still causing rain water to get to my basement, I have paid them $2,014.33 as down payment, they showed up one month later for the job, which is injecting foam under the concrete slab to lift it back to its original correct level. I came back home that day to find out that they have left and that the concrete slab was not only still unleveled, but they cracked it and patched it on multiple locations. I have called their customer care number more than a dozen times in attempt to understand what is going on, and on each occasion, I was told that the project manager was going to contact me back, which never happened until i made the next call, They have finally explained to me over the phone that it was the best they could do and that they could not fix my patio floor. I asked for a refund and did not hear back. I have documented pictures of before and after showing that the job was not done and cancelled the check with the remaining balance. I have not heard anything back from them since then, until i started getting debt collectors' emails on December the 5th from a business called FCR Services."
Welcome to Garcia Concrete Solutions LLC, proudly servicing Cicero and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Call us today to schedule your free estimate! You will not be disappointed.
"Cesar was exactly what you would want in any work to be done. He & his crew were prompt, personable & talented. He explained the process & updated regularly. I would hire him again in an instant & their work turned out beautifully. "
Amy C on April 2025
Welcome to Garcia Concrete Solutions LLC, proudly servicing Cicero and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Call us today to schedule your free estimate! You will not be disappointed.
"Cesar was exactly what you would want in any work to be done. He & his crew were prompt, personable & talented. He explained the process & updated regularly. I would hire him again in an instant & their work turned out beautifully. "
A1 Concrete Contractor LLC is your go to team of professionals for all of your needs. We work tirelessly to meet and exceed your expectations and constantly strive for perfection. Give us a call today and lets get started!
"As a woman and first generation home owner I was nervous., but A1 was very quick, very professional, fair price and most importantly the work looks great! Can't wait to hire A1 Concrete for my backyard! "
Alexandria D on October 2025
A1 Concrete Contractor LLC is your go to team of professionals for all of your needs. We work tirelessly to meet and exceed your expectations and constantly strive for perfection. Give us a call today and lets get started!
"As a woman and first generation home owner I was nervous., but A1 was very quick, very professional, fair price and most importantly the work looks great! Can't wait to hire A1 Concrete for my backyard! "
Welcome to Gener Construction! We are excited to exceed your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high-quality expertise your home deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today for your free estimate!
"Gener Construction was always on time, professional, pleasant to work with, mindful of home owners and neighbors' property. Overall, I highly recommend Gener Construction for any project."
Ryan P on May 2024
Welcome to Gener Construction! We are excited to exceed your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high-quality expertise your home deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today for your free estimate!
"Gener Construction was always on time, professional, pleasant to work with, mindful of home owners and neighbors' property. Overall, I highly recommend Gener Construction for any project."
We are a small business. We were established in 2012. Most of business is from word of mouth. We specialize in all line of concrete work, fencing, sodding and landscaping.
"Starting with the estimate (which was comparable to the other estimates I got), Gibran spent more time discussing exactly what I wanted and needed: the old walk was narrow, did I want it widened; squared off or rounded out where it met the garage slab; raising the back walk slightly to eliminate the extra, shallow step at each end; and most usefully, how to work around the 100 year old catalpa, that had lifted and broken the old walk, between it and the house. We ended up adding a curve to the walk, just by the tree, giving it extra space without disturbing the existing tulip bed on the other side of the walk along the house. He and his crew worked quickly and neatly, and did a very nice job. The new walks meet the city sidewalk and garage slab evenly, the curves are smooth, the tree has room, the tulip bed and ivy along the house weren’t disturbed, and now it’s much less of a pain to shovel snow than it used to be! As a bonus, landscaping was not part of the contract, but Gibran found a source of black dirt for us, and when there was a delay (while waiting for the city inspector) after the forms were in place, he and his crew spread the dirt needed to regrade the yard for us, rather than just sit around. I’m very pleased with the work they did for us, enjoyed working with Gibran and his crew, and would definitely recommend 5 Star Concrete & Construction."
ERNEST C on February 2025
We are a small business. We were established in 2012. Most of business is from word of mouth. We specialize in all line of concrete work, fencing, sodding and landscaping.
"Starting with the estimate (which was comparable to the other estimates I got), Gibran spent more time discussing exactly what I wanted and needed: the old walk was narrow, did I want it widened; squared off or rounded out where it met the garage slab; raising the back walk slightly to eliminate the extra, shallow step at each end; and most usefully, how to work around the 100 year old catalpa, that had lifted and broken the old walk, between it and the house. We ended up adding a curve to the walk, just by the tree, giving it extra space without disturbing the existing tulip bed on the other side of the walk along the house. He and his crew worked quickly and neatly, and did a very nice job. The new walks meet the city sidewalk and garage slab evenly, the curves are smooth, the tree has room, the tulip bed and ivy along the house weren’t disturbed, and now it’s much less of a pain to shovel snow than it used to be! As a bonus, landscaping was not part of the contract, but Gibran found a source of black dirt for us, and when there was a delay (while waiting for the city inspector) after the forms were in place, he and his crew spread the dirt needed to regrade the yard for us, rather than just sit around. I’m very pleased with the work they did for us, enjoyed working with Gibran and his crew, and would definitely recommend 5 Star Concrete & Construction."
Basement waterproofing and foundation repair company. Family operated since 1957 with over 500,000 dry basements. Free consultations. Lifetime warranties available. Award winning company.
"Good work in general; our basement no longer sees water for over 3 years now, which is the most important thing. But there were some real issues: The biggest issue is that USW did not adhere to local electrical codes, and did not arrange for a final inspection of the project. So we didn't find out that it wasn't to code until years later, and now it's a big hassle and minor cost to fix and get the permits. Ask your local gov yourself what you need to do for permits and inspections; don't rely on USW! USW said they would seal any foundation cracks found along the way; they didn't do this until I bugged the warranty dept about it (but they did do it eventually). USW sent someone out for the "annual checkup"... over 2 years after the install. It's a good thing they (eventually) did, because they discovered the backup battery wasn't charging. Now I know to check this stuff better myself. Prices also vary wildly and are kind of negotiable (I'd give more detail but I'm out of space)"
Andrew D on October 2023
Basement waterproofing and foundation repair company. Family operated since 1957 with over 500,000 dry basements. Free consultations. Lifetime warranties available. Award winning company.
"Good work in general; our basement no longer sees water for over 3 years now, which is the most important thing. But there were some real issues: The biggest issue is that USW did not adhere to local electrical codes, and did not arrange for a final inspection of the project. So we didn't find out that it wasn't to code until years later, and now it's a big hassle and minor cost to fix and get the permits. Ask your local gov yourself what you need to do for permits and inspections; don't rely on USW! USW said they would seal any foundation cracks found along the way; they didn't do this until I bugged the warranty dept about it (but they did do it eventually). USW sent someone out for the "annual checkup"... over 2 years after the install. It's a good thing they (eventually) did, because they discovered the backup battery wasn't charging. Now I know to check this stuff better myself. Prices also vary wildly and are kind of negotiable (I'd give more detail but I'm out of space)"
Andrew D on October 2023
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Patios questions, answered by experts
Standard residential stair treads need to be at least 1 inch thick. Open staircases without risers must be at least 1-1/2 inches thick.
With proper maintenance, exterior concrete steps can last 25 to 50 years or more. In most cases, your steps will require some minor repairs over that time frame, including sealing surface cracks and resurfacing to keep them in good condition. Interior concrete steps should last even longer, normally between 50 and 75 years, as they don’t have to stand up to the elements.
In many cases, you will need a building permit for your patio, but it depends on the type of patio. Generally speaking, any improvements to your land considered “permanent” will require a permit. Since a concrete patio is a permanent foundation, you will need a permit. On the other hand, a paver patio or flagstone patio usually sits over gravel and sand, are considered “temporary” improvements, and rarely require permits. To be safe, you should always ask your building department or your patio company if a permit will be necessary.
Many concrete companies that handle installing concrete slabs or standard concrete patios can also install stamped concrete, but you can also hire a company that specializes in stamped concrete. These textured concrete surfaces take some finesse to get right, and choosing a company that concentrates on stamped concrete patios and walkways is a good way to ensure the finished product looks top-notch. Additionally, specialists in stamped concrete will likely have more texture options that suit your preferences, like riverstone, sandstone, yorkstone, and cobblestone.
Concrete should not be poured directly over grass, as this will impede the necessary tension of the concrete. Grass and soil can draw in moisture, leading to potential cracking. For a solid, lasting foundation, the area must be flat, firm, and completely dry.
The Alsip, IL homeowners’ guide to patio services
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