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Q: How long does dry pour concrete take to cure?

• <div><p>Dry pour concrete cures in the same amount of time as wet pour concrete, so you&rsquo;re looking at four to six hours for it to harden, 24 to 48 hours before you can remove forms and expose the slab to foot traffic, a week before it can stand up to vehicle traffic, and about a month for it to be fully cured. </p></div>

Q: Does a pergola need to be on concrete?

• <div><p>A pergola needs to be anchored, and typically, concrete is the best anchor option. Pergolas should be anchored to a concrete slab or concrete footings, and this is commonly required by municipal building codes. When applying for a permit to install a pergola, be sure to check the anchoring requirements as well.</p></div>

Q: Do you need to sand concrete before painting?

• <div><p>You should sand concrete before painting, as it helps remove any irregularities and pieces that stick out from the surface. This not only helps the paint look better but it prevents any unwanted water absorption.</p></div>

Q: What is the main cause of shrinkage in concrete?

• <div><p>Shrinkage in concrete stems from the evaporation of water from the mixture as it cures. Contractors mix concrete with the proper amount of water to account for a set level of shrinkage. When the process happens unevenly between the top and lower layers of concrete, shrinkage cracks are bound to form.</p></div>

Q: How do you dry concrete faster after rain?

• <div><p>Drying concrete faster after rain is tricky because you&rsquo;d need to increase the temperature or airflow over your slab, both of which are challenging to do outdoors. It can help to remove water from your concrete quickly, though, as the faster you remove rain from the surface, the lower the risk of the water affecting the ratio of your concrete mix. Use squeegees or mops to remove water, and consider covering your slab with a tarp to protect it from future rainfall. </p></div>

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Last update on November 19, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
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...
Madison County Custom Concrete
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Reviewed in February 2023
I realize that concrete has gone up, but I recently had a driveway put in at my other house and it was about half in price- I’ll get another quote to see which one is better
Coughlin Development
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Reviewed in February 2017
Took care of cleaning our gutters. We have a bit of a quirky house with multiple levels and I am happy with the service provided.
Anchor Roof Repair/EZ HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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Reviewed in February 2017
They were awesome. Our concrete driveway was very old, worn and cracked. It took several days to complete the application of the material as we have a very large, double wide, turn around drive. They were friendly, fast and efficient. They cleaned up after themselves before leaving. We are very...
StoneCraft Epoxy Resurfacing
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Reviewed in August 2016
My concrete steps are lovely. Kudos to you guys. Amazing hardworking young men.
Green Leaf Outdoor Alternatives, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2016
Work was professionally done, on time and at the price quoted. Donna (owner) and Derick (field tech) were both very friendly, informative about the mitigation process and customer-focused. Follow up testing showed radon level to be significantly lowered to EPA standards.
Green Home Solutions
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Reviewed in March 2016
Cochrans was prompt and efficient. They were helpful and easy to deal with. They cleaned up after themselves and the concrete looks great. Would definitely use them again.
Cochrans Concrete LLC
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Reviewed in June 2014
Extremely professional construction. Poured new concrete footing where supports met ground. Deck flooring was level and railings were strong and tight. Workers were friendly and tolerant of nosy Labrador retriever. Construction was accomplished within estimated timeframe. Definitely will hire...
Mick Construction Inc
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Reviewed in April 2014
Mr. Brooks was fantastic to work with. We had issues working around the rainy spring weather, but that's to be expected this time of the year. He and his crew came out on a Thursday and built the frame after first excavating the grass. They then were out the next morning to pour and smooth the...
Cinergi Contractors
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Reviewed in June 2013
I had contacted them initially a couple of months ago and realized they were very busy. Jesse and his wife Penny Johnson, came by on a Saturday morning and took measurements and necessary info. I was contacted in a week or so with the estimate for the work. I agreed to the price which I...
Johnson Construction
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Foundation Recovery Systems

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Foundation Recovery Systems

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33 years of experience

Foundation Recovery Systems, founded in 1992, is a subsidiary of Groundworks, a family of companies that offers superior, proven solutions for your foundation repair, structural repair, crawl space encapsulation, dehumidification, and concrete leveling needs. They currently maintain offices in Kansas City, Moberly, Springfield, and St Louis. Foundation Recovery Systems is a recognized accredited member of the Better Business Bureau and devotes its years of experience, industry knowledge and specialized training to help customers protect their homes or commercial buildings from water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation failure.

"As far as we can tell, the work was effective at stabilizing our foundation, and the on-site crew led by Luke was great, informing us of their progress along the way. However, we expressed in advance our concern about protecting some of our landscaping. We were assured the crew would have boards to cover landscaping on which removed dirt would be piled. This turned out not to be the case. I’ve had quite a bit of expense and labor to restore landscaping that was damaged during the work. This damage could have been avoided. Foundation Recovery sends out $500 coupons to advertise for their work. My attempts to contact Joe and FRS to honor even a part of the $500 coupon to help defray my landscaping costs have gone unanswered. Our salesperson, Joe, was not present during the work and has not been responsive to our followup inquiries. We are very disappointed in the poor customer service from Foundation and its representatives. I cannot recommend this company based on their failure to address our up-front concerns, lack of response to our followup requests, and the false advertising that is associated with the coupons."

Jerry K on September 2025

"As far as we can tell, the work was effective at stabilizing our foundation, and the on-site crew led by Luke was great, informing us of their progress along the way. However, we expressed in advance our concern about protecting some of our landscaping. We were assured the crew would have boards to cover landscaping on which removed dirt would be piled. This turned out not to be the case. I’ve had quite a bit of expense and labor to restore landscaping that was damaged during the work. This damage could have been avoided. Foundation Recovery sends out $500 coupons to advertise for their work. My attempts to contact Joe and FRS to honor even a part of the $500 coupon to help defray my landscaping costs have gone unanswered. Our salesperson, Joe, was not present during the work and has not been responsive to our followup inquiries. We are very disappointed in the poor customer service from Foundation and its representatives. I cannot recommend this company based on their failure to address our up-front concerns, lack of response to our followup requests, and the false advertising that is associated with the coupons."

Jerry K on September 2025

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