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421 Frank Trevino, the owner of ER Services, and his men did a great job of replacing my concrete garage apron and repairing my broken/sunken front porch step. Frank would answer your calls immediately if you had any questions and his men also cleaned up after themselves and left the worksite in...
Please STOP and READ this before you decide to contract with this company! We decided to have Xclusive remove and replace our 20 year old driveway in the summer of 2023. Six months later our driveway, sidewalk, apron, and walkway are completely falling apart. Xclusive spent 67 days...
Xclusive Concrete & Brick PavingJRS Concrete – Highly Recommend I’m a long-time homeowner, so I’ve had a lot of experience with contractors. Recently JRS Concrete (Joe Stehman) did a replacement of a section of our concrete driveway. I was very pleased with everything about the job. Joe was easy to work with, punctual,...
We hired Larry- Pappas Contracting on 7/14/2019 to build a concrete slab for shed. Jeff & I paid the agreed amount- Larry broke ground 7/15/2019 - then decided he didn't have enough materials, concrete mix, ect... so Jeff & I got charged another $500. "NOT FAIR" A couple days later larry was...
Wow, blown away by the awesome service! I spoke to someone right away, the pricing was straight forward, and all my questions were answered to my satisfaction. My garbage disposal was replaced the very same day that I called--within hours! If you've had a negative experience with a home...
Great Services & Repair AppliancesGreg and his crew were totally professional in every detail of the job, from demoing the old concrete to poring the new concrete. They cleaned up and completed all the little but important details. (EG lifting the mesh as the concrete is being pored). He was polite in answering all questions....
Our job required removal of all the old patio pavers and landscape which were old and overgrown. They removed and disposed of everything in a timely manner. The crew did and amazing job setting the base for proper water drainage before starting to lay and cut the brick pavers. They did a...
Pavestone Brick Paving IncI contacted Don and asked him to evaluate our yard which was collecting a great deal of water during rain storms. He came to our home, assessed the situation and suggested burying the 2 drainpipes that emptied into our yard. Please note: the water is simply being redirected away from our...
John the plumber arrived early in the window of time given me. He identified the problem and replaced the garbage disposal without first giving me an estimate.
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.
"Jose and the team did a great job. Very professional and communicative. We're happy with the result and would recommend them."
ELAINE O on September 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.
"Jose and the team did a great job. Very professional and communicative. We're happy with the result and would recommend them."
ELAINE O on September 2025
We are a masonry craftsman with over 25 years of experience in the field as a residential contractor. We have a high level of expertise in chimney repair/rebuilt, chimney crown restoration, grinding and tuck-pointing, caulking, lintel replacement and basement/foundation cracks repair by epoxy/flexfoam injection. My small crew and I take a great pride in our work.
"Robert did an excellent job caulking our windows and doors and tuckpointing needed repairs on our brickwork. He was prompt, friendly and knowledgeable concerning what repairs were needed. Robert used quality products which will provide many years of protection for our house. His prices were fair. He is very experienced at this type of work and skillfully completed what the job entailed. When he was done with the job, he thoroughly cleaned up the work area. We completely felt confident in the work Robert provided and it looked great. We would definitely hire him again in the future if needed."
Colleen S on September 2025
We are a masonry craftsman with over 25 years of experience in the field as a residential contractor. We have a high level of expertise in chimney repair/rebuilt, chimney crown restoration, grinding and tuck-pointing, caulking, lintel replacement and basement/foundation cracks repair by epoxy/flexfoam injection. My small crew and I take a great pride in our work.
"Robert did an excellent job caulking our windows and doors and tuckpointing needed repairs on our brickwork. He was prompt, friendly and knowledgeable concerning what repairs were needed. Robert used quality products which will provide many years of protection for our house. His prices were fair. He is very experienced at this type of work and skillfully completed what the job entailed. When he was done with the job, he thoroughly cleaned up the work area. We completely felt confident in the work Robert provided and it looked great. We would definitely hire him again in the future if needed."
Colleen S on September 2025
Our mission is to be a concrete & masonry contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Very Well - did an excellent job"
Ed C on February 2019
Our mission is to be a concrete & masonry contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Very Well - did an excellent job"
Ed C on February 2019
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."
ERNEST C on February 2025
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."
David B on September 2023
Basement waterproofing and foundation repair company. Family owned since 1957 with over 300,000 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 owned since 1957 with over 300,000 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
J & F Concrete Lifting, with over 20 years of experience, provides affordable solutions to your existing concrete's inability to provide your property with great value and utility because it sunk or settled.
"They did an excellent job in a very timely matter, and very competitive rates!!!"
Fina V on May 2024
J & F Concrete Lifting, with over 20 years of experience, provides affordable solutions to your existing concrete's inability to provide your property with great value and utility because it sunk or settled.
"They did an excellent job in a very timely matter, and very competitive rates!!!"
Fina V on May 2024
As a family owned and operated business we want to ensure our customers are our top priority, so we strive to give great customer service from the office to the field. When you hire JunkDat Removal you can expect the 3 C's : Communication-We will communicate all necessary information to you in what ever form you prefer. Connection- We want to connect with you so that you feel like family and anytime you need help we will be there. Commitment-We are make a commitment to every customer to ensure that they will be properly taken care and that they have chosen the right service provider. JUNKDAT REMOVAL is ready to serve you!
"Great service!"
Denise M on May 2025
As a family owned and operated business we want to ensure our customers are our top priority, so we strive to give great customer service from the office to the field. When you hire JunkDat Removal you can expect the 3 C's : Communication-We will communicate all necessary information to you in what ever form you prefer. Connection- We want to connect with you so that you feel like family and anytime you need help we will be there. Commitment-We are make a commitment to every customer to ensure that they will be properly taken care and that they have chosen the right service provider. JUNKDAT REMOVAL is ready to serve you!
"Great service!"
Denise M on May 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!
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!
Chicago and Surrounding Suburbs! We specialize in concrete work, including creative concrete projects, patios, stamped concrete, sidewalks, stairs, and more! Please note: We do not offer patching or repair services. Our goal is to provide long-lasting, high-quality work, and temporary fixes don’t meet our standards for durability and customer satisfaction.
Chicago and Surrounding Suburbs! We specialize in concrete work, including creative concrete projects, patios, stamped concrete, sidewalks, stairs, and more! Please note: We do not offer patching or repair services. Our goal is to provide long-lasting, high-quality work, and temporary fixes don’t meet our standards for durability and customer satisfaction.
The kinds of items or materials accepted will vary by hauling company. Some companies will not handle hazardous waste, but hiring ones that do will cost from $5 to $100 or more, depending on what type and quantity of material.
Most companies will haul items such as:
Construction and remodeling waste: $100–$600
Appliances: $50–$600
Furniture: $50–$400
Electronics: $60–$200
Yard waste: $70–$500
The cost to hire a professional junk hauling service ranges from $60 to $600, averaging about $270. Your final price is determined by the type of junk, amount of junk, the distance to the dumpsite, and the equipment required to move and haul your items or materials. Keep in mind that construction junk removal is more expensive than hauling household items, so expect to pay $800 for removing large piles of debris.
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.
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.
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.
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Junk removal costs depend on the volume and type of waste you need removed, but paying a professional saves you time and energy over hauling it yourself.
Concrete is a durable material but needs maintenance every few years. Use this concrete resurfacing cost guide to get an idea of ongoing maintenance costs.
Installing new concrete steps can enhance your home’s curb appeal. Learn all the factors that can affect your concrete steps cost.
Getting rid of your old stuff? Learn how to dispose of a couch through a variety of methods, from junk hauling to donating.
Hairline cracks in your driveway, walkway, slab, or garage floor are common, but not ideal. Learn what to do about new concrete cracking.
Want to freshen up your outdoor steps and make them look good as new? Learn how to repair concrete steps quickly and with no experience in this guide
