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Madison County Custom Concrete

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Madison County Custom Concrete

4.36(
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Customers say: Terrific value
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39 years of experience

We specialize in concrete pouring, driveways, decorative concrete, stamped concrete, walkways, patios, retaining walls, masonry, landscaping and more. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"That's my "concrete stamped and decorative walk" the right. Project was completed Apr. 2024 and my original review would have been 5 stars. I need to upload a "now" picture. By early summer we started getting cracks. Contacted Joe and asked him to come by and look at it, and he said it was too hot to repair concrete. Texted him again late fall and he'd had surgery. Then early Spring I texted him again twice with no response! Since there was no warranty I honestly didn't expect him to fix the cracks, but he's the expert and I wanted him to look at it and recommend a sealer, crack filler, or whatever we needed to get! There are at least six cracks now, two that will cause corners to chip away. Two stars is being pretty generous at this point!"

Marie R on September 2025

We specialize in concrete pouring, driveways, decorative concrete, stamped concrete, walkways, patios, retaining walls, masonry, landscaping and more. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"That's my "concrete stamped and decorative walk" the right. Project was completed Apr. 2024 and my original review would have been 5 stars. I need to upload a "now" picture. By early summer we started getting cracks. Contacted Joe and asked him to come by and look at it, and he said it was too hot to repair concrete. Texted him again late fall and he'd had surgery. Then early Spring I texted him again twice with no response! Since there was no warranty I honestly didn't expect him to fix the cracks, but he's the expert and I wanted him to look at it and recommend a sealer, crack filler, or whatever we needed to get! There are at least six cracks now, two that will cause corners to chip away. Two stars is being pretty generous at this point!"

Marie R on September 2025


Quality craftsmanship leads to a job done right, we specialize in fencing and decking and perform any home remodeling work needed interior or exterior. Look forward to working with you




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A.D.K. Conecrete

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A.D.K. Conecrete

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6 years of experience

20 years experience in the Central Illinois / St. Louis areas. Providing a multitude of concrete services with exceptional quality and attention to detail. Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete such as floors, patios, sidewalks, driveways, roads, curbs swimming pools, overlays and custom stamp/decorative projects.

20 years experience in the Central Illinois / St. Louis areas. Providing a multitude of concrete services with exceptional quality and attention to detail. Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete such as floors, patios, sidewalks, driveways, roads, curbs swimming pools, overlays and custom stamp/decorative projects.


J&D MASONRY

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J&D MASONRY

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Here at J&D masonry we do everything masonry related, from tuckpointing and waterproofing to outdoor kitchens and bars and fireplaces and fire pits as well as all your indoor masonry needs . At J&D masonry we value our customers and and there input on projects we are working on for them from helping with stone or brick choices to mortar color and everything inbetween.All our staff values our customers, and we stand behind our work

"I signed a contract with Joe Raymond, the owner on 9/11/2020 to put in a walk way. I gave him $1150 - half down. He took my money and never showed up to do the work. Now he will not return my calls. He is a crook and a scam artist. Do not use this company."

Gina G on September 2020

Here at J&D masonry we do everything masonry related, from tuckpointing and waterproofing to outdoor kitchens and bars and fireplaces and fire pits as well as all your indoor masonry needs . At J&D masonry we value our customers and and there input on projects we are working on for them from helping with stone or brick choices to mortar color and everything inbetween.All our staff values our customers, and we stand behind our work

"I signed a contract with Joe Raymond, the owner on 9/11/2020 to put in a walk way. I gave him $1150 - half down. He took my money and never showed up to do the work. Now he will not return my calls. He is a crook and a scam artist. Do not use this company."

Gina G on September 2020


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Carson Excavating LLC

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Carson Excavating LLC

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7 years of experience

Excavating Company based out of Bethalto, IL with 10+ Years of experience in Grading, Erosion Control, Water Issues, Land Clearing, Foundation Excavation, Retaining Walls, and Concrete Work.

Excavating Company based out of Bethalto, IL with 10+ Years of experience in Grading, Erosion Control, Water Issues, Land Clearing, Foundation Excavation, Retaining Walls, and Concrete Work.


Hope construction is here for all your home upgrade projects , inside and out,big or small , free estimate,very reasonable rates



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Concrete Finishing questions, answered by experts

You can dry pour concrete over existing concrete, but it’s best to use wet pour concrete instead. Dry pour concrete is easier to apply, but in order for new concrete to adhere to old concrete, it needs the right mixture for slow, uniform curing. Additionally, dry pour concrete is less durable and less resistant to cracking and concrete sinking, so dry pouring over an existing slab may result in surface imperfections appearing prematurely.

For homeowners, it’s better to dry grind concrete. Dry grinding is the method described above and can be done by experienced DIYers for smaller projects. Wet grinding requires a big volume of water, a way to collect the slurry created by the water and dust, and an environmentally-safe place to dispose of the slurry. In general, only professionals do wet grinding.  

The curing time for troweled concrete depends on different factors. The type of concrete mix used in the project can impact the time it takes for the concrete to cure, and climate conditions such as moisture and humidity can as well. It can take several days to a few weeks for concrete to fully cure, depending on the concrete mix.

You can pour concrete over a cracked driveway, but it’s important to address the underlying issue first. Pouring new concrete over cracks without fixing any structural problems may lead to more cracks reappearing. A local driveway repair pro can assess whether crack repairs or driveway replacement is necessary before laying new concrete.

The costs vary from $3 to $10 per square foot, depending on the coating type, preparation, and labor.

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