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181 Concrete Hero (Pete Catalano) installed a new driveway for my home in 2020. I spent a significant amount of money and trusted their expertise. Concrete Hero damaged my curb and sidewalk and gave me a really hard time about coming back to fix it. They put some mismatched concrete in the...
Concrete HeroDid a good job of updating us on when work would be done as weather was a factor. Came to job when he said he would and explained how best to do repairs. Work finished same day and it looks so much better that some of my neighbors stopped by to talk with owner. I believe at least one had...
I paid $4,000 three years ago for the removal and replacement of an asphalt driveway. I now have very large cracks in the driveway that the previous 17-year old driveway never had. After repeated attempts, mostly via Facebook messenger, I did eventually receive a callback (1 month later) that...
Kaplan Paving Services
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
Inspire Outdoor Living, Inc provides Hardscape & Landscaping Services. We have been serving the Illinois area for many years. Our team offers complete landscaping and hardscaping design, installation, and maintenance services for your home and business. Let our landscape and hardscape designer transform your outdoor space with a landscape design that fits your property and projects the image you want for your home or business.
"Great. Easy communication. Excellent work"
David M on May 2025
Inspire Outdoor Living, Inc provides Hardscape & Landscaping Services. We have been serving the Illinois area for many years. Our team offers complete landscaping and hardscaping design, installation, and maintenance services for your home and business. Let our landscape and hardscape designer transform your outdoor space with a landscape design that fits your property and projects the image you want for your home or business.
"Great. Easy communication. Excellent work"
David M on May 2025
At FPI Construction LLC, we provide a wide variety of concrete services. We praise our workman like manner and attention to our clients' projects. Our services are Concrete Pouring & Repair, Stamped & Decorative Concrete, Concrete Patching & Resurfacing, Concrete Stairs & Driveways, Concrete Patios & Walkways.
"It was great. They were very prompt and professional. I would definitely hire them again."
Kenton M on September 2025
At FPI Construction LLC, we provide a wide variety of concrete services. We praise our workman like manner and attention to our clients' projects. Our services are Concrete Pouring & Repair, Stamped & Decorative Concrete, Concrete Patching & Resurfacing, Concrete Stairs & Driveways, Concrete Patios & Walkways.
"It was great. They were very prompt and professional. I would definitely hire them again."
Kenton M on September 2025
Reputable family owned and operated concrete business with 30 years of experience. Dedicated to delivering high-quality concrete solutions for residential and commercial projects in the Elgin and surrounding areas. Our specialties include driveways, patios, foundations, decorative concrete work, parking lots, sidewalks and curbs.
"Uriel was awesome. This being our first time putting in a new driveway, he explained the whole process and answered all of our questions quickly and professionally during our project. The guys who tore out and replaced our driveway and patio were fast efficient and professional. We're very happy with their work and would recommend them and use them again"
Daniel H on June 2025
Reputable family owned and operated concrete business with 30 years of experience. Dedicated to delivering high-quality concrete solutions for residential and commercial projects in the Elgin and surrounding areas. Our specialties include driveways, patios, foundations, decorative concrete work, parking lots, sidewalks and curbs.
"Uriel was awesome. This being our first time putting in a new driveway, he explained the whole process and answered all of our questions quickly and professionally during our project. The guys who tore out and replaced our driveway and patio were fast efficient and professional. We're very happy with their work and would recommend them and use them again"
Daniel H on June 2025
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Concrete and Home Remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Work done as planned"
Donald B on March 2025
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Concrete and Home Remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Work done as planned"
Donald B on March 2025
Family owned business that cares about our clients' satisfaction; friendly and hard working individuals. In business since 2005. No sub contractors used, every job is done by us and the owner is present at every single job - working and making sure everything is done correctly.
"Hector and his team did d an outstanding job. My new driveway is beautiful. They showed up when promised and worked hard all day. They found a problem with the foundation of my house that needed to be repaired before replacing the driveway and rebuilt the foundation wall next to the driveway. I would recommend them to anyone needing concrete work done."
Mary H on December 2024
Family owned business that cares about our clients' satisfaction; friendly and hard working individuals. In business since 2005. No sub contractors used, every job is done by us and the owner is present at every single job - working and making sure everything is done correctly.
"Hector and his team did d an outstanding job. My new driveway is beautiful. They showed up when promised and worked hard all day. They found a problem with the foundation of my house that needed to be repaired before replacing the driveway and rebuilt the foundation wall next to the driveway. I would recommend them to anyone needing concrete work done."
Mary H on December 2024
Damico Paving & Sealcoating specializes in top quality paving installations, using the best materials available. We take great pride in our workmanship to ensure a beautiful finished product that will serve you for many years. We operate with our own full-time employees--no subcontractors. Damico Paving & Sealcoating has been awarded the Angie's List Super Service Award for over 14 years.
"We had our asphalt driveway removed and replaced. The original work looked good - it was completed when we were not at home - bad timing on our part. After one year, we reported some cracking, sent pictures as requested and was told it was normal settling. Year 2, cracks were more pronounced, we sent pictures as requested, and were told someone would come our to look at it. We were ghosted several times, didn't receive return phone calls - it was very frustrating. Couldn't get past customer service to speak to anyone. No owner, no manager, no project manager. Long story short, they refused to "do business with us anymore" and wouldn't stand by their work. Pictures attached of year 3 - don't work with this company."
Shari L on September 2024
Damico Paving & Sealcoating specializes in top quality paving installations, using the best materials available. We take great pride in our workmanship to ensure a beautiful finished product that will serve you for many years. We operate with our own full-time employees--no subcontractors. Damico Paving & Sealcoating has been awarded the Angie's List Super Service Award for over 14 years.
"We had our asphalt driveway removed and replaced. The original work looked good - it was completed when we were not at home - bad timing on our part. After one year, we reported some cracking, sent pictures as requested and was told it was normal settling. Year 2, cracks were more pronounced, we sent pictures as requested, and were told someone would come our to look at it. We were ghosted several times, didn't receive return phone calls - it was very frustrating. Couldn't get past customer service to speak to anyone. No owner, no manager, no project manager. Long story short, they refused to "do business with us anymore" and wouldn't stand by their work. Pictures attached of year 3 - don't work with this company."
Shari L on September 2024
PHI3 Construction is the top option for managing all your home construction projects, both exterior and interior. Whether it's beautiful concrete patios, pathways, and driveways or significant renovations in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements, we are committed to making your ideas a reality! Additionally, our thorough snow removal services guarantee that your property stays safe and accessible throughout the winter season!
"Doug & Don were very thorough with explaining the construction process to me and my husband. They built us a large patio with an outdoor kitchen and it turned out beautiful."
Cynthia D on September 2023
PHI3 Construction is the top option for managing all your home construction projects, both exterior and interior. Whether it's beautiful concrete patios, pathways, and driveways or significant renovations in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements, we are committed to making your ideas a reality! Additionally, our thorough snow removal services guarantee that your property stays safe and accessible throughout the winter season!
"Doug & Don were very thorough with explaining the construction process to me and my husband. They built us a large patio with an outdoor kitchen and it turned out beautiful."
Cynthia D on September 2023
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!
Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. 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 a free estimate today.
"They did a poor job. Within 3 months, plants started growing in between the asphalt. The company refuses to come fix it and is adamant it is done correctly against seal coating companies saying that it is poorly done. I was informed to seal coat the aspahlt within 3 months/in fall, and the driveway didnt last that long. He refuses to give me the terms and conditions to the "warranty" on the driveway despite several times asking. He only picks up responses to getting paid and accepting work. Also do not view the "estimate", it is a trick to get you to accept their work. Communication is difficult with this company unless its about giving them money. Would not recommend."
Luckie C on September 2025
Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. 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 a free estimate today.
"They did a poor job. Within 3 months, plants started growing in between the asphalt. The company refuses to come fix it and is adamant it is done correctly against seal coating companies saying that it is poorly done. I was informed to seal coat the aspahlt within 3 months/in fall, and the driveway didnt last that long. He refuses to give me the terms and conditions to the "warranty" on the driveway despite several times asking. He only picks up responses to getting paid and accepting work. Also do not view the "estimate", it is a trick to get you to accept their work. Communication is difficult with this company unless its about giving them money. Would not recommend."
Luckie C on September 2025
The average cost of a gravel driveway is about $1.25 to $2 per square foot, including the cost of materials, equipment, and professional installation. For example, a 16-by-30-foot driveway costs about $1,500. Cost factors include the type of gravel, how thick the gravel is installed, the condition of the landscape, and labor costs. Overall costs will vary depending on where you live and how accessible the job site is.
Concrete can crack from general wear, improper installation, or in response to uneven support from the soil underneath. Small, thin cracks on the surface of aging concrete are usually a result of normal wear and tear, while cracks on new concrete more likely indicate a problem with installation. Larger cracks or uneven steps can signify a much more severe issue. A concrete contractor should be able to diagnose the cause and repair concrete cracks for you.
The cost to install a concrete driveway is $4 to $15 per square foot on average. Your price heavily depends on your desired concrete finish and driveway size.
For a driveway that is 200 square feet, you can expect to pay an average cost of $1,900. For a driveway at double that size (400 square feet), the average price is closer to $3,800. Plain concrete is significantly more cost-effective, averaging $7 per square foot, whereas stained concrete averages around $19 per square foot.
The cost of resurfacing concrete is $6 per square foot on average, though that cost can range from $3 to $9 per square foot.
For a driveway that is 200 square feet, you can expect to pay $600 to $1,800, and for a driveway that is 500 square feet, that cost averages $1,500 to $4,500. Resurfacing your driveway will give you the look and feel of a new surface without the hefty cost.
A gravel driveway should be at least 4 to 6 inches deep, depending on the soil it’s installed on. Softer soil that doesn’t drain well should have a deeper gravel driveway. Deeper gravel will mean you spend more on materials and labor, but you’ll get a more stable driveway and avoid damage that needs to be filled or graded flat again.
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