Should I reinforce new concrete?

• <div><p>If you're planning to lay new concrete over an old demolition site, reinforcements may be a good idea for larger builds, such as patios, decks, and concrete slabs. Concrete that exceeds 6 inches of thickness is often reinforced. It will cost more to lay but will give your new structure a solid foundation. </p></div>

How long do concrete pools last?

• <div><p>A well-built and well-maintained concrete pool should last anywhere from 50 to 75 years. Concrete is prone to cracking, so winterization and regular pool repairs are particularly important. Water can seep into existing cracks, freeze, and make them worse. Most homeowners should resurface their concrete every few years to maintain their pool’s lifespan. </p></div>

When is the best time to pour concrete?

• <div><p>The best time to pour concrete is mid-afternoon when temperatures often sit between 50 and 60 degrees, and you don’t expect rain for at least 24 to 48 hours. Avoiding direct sunlight in the peak afternoon hours can help reduce the risk of curing too quickly, as can avoiding pouring on hot summer days. Colder temperatures and rain can lead to slower curing times and weaken the concrete. If in doubt, especially if your concrete will provide structural stability, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-hire-a-concrete-contractor.htm">hire a contractor</a> to determine the best time to pour.</p></div>

Will baking soda and vinegar remove rust from concrete?

• <div><p>Yes, baking soda and vinegar can remove rust from concrete. Vinegar is acidic and can remove rust stains from concrete on its own. Adding baking soda may increase abrasiveness, which could help loosen some of the stain even more when scrubbing the stain. However, a stiff-bristled brush can do the same. </p></div>

Can a concrete slab be poured on dirt?

• <div><p>Yes, you can pour a concrete slab on dirt, but only if you follow specific requirements. A wooden frame is a must, and the soil layer used for the base must be wet enough, thick enough, and compact enough to support the weight of the concrete slab. Consult with a concrete contractor to ensure you have the base you need.</p></div>

Top 10 Best Concrete leveling pros in Medford, MN

Anderson Concrete Lifting

Anderson Concrete Lifting

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

57 local quotes requested

Anderson Concrete Lifting is a family owned company that understands the goal of getting the most out of your property. We assure our customers a peace of mind when it comes to the unsatisfying result of sinking concrete. Serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, we provide a cost effective solution to any settling concrete slab. We service sidewalks, steps, garage floors, driveways, aprons, patios, pool decks and much more! Get a free quote. Contact us today if it's time to Rehab Your Slab!

"Excellent. Highly recommend ACL when your situation requires mud jacking. Professional company with competitive pricing."

Jeff A on September 2024

Anderson Concrete Lifting is a family owned company that understands the goal of getting the most out of your property. We assure our customers a peace of mind when it comes to the unsatisfying result of sinking concrete. Serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, we provide a cost effective solution to any settling concrete slab. We service sidewalks, steps, garage floors, driveways, aprons, patios, pool decks and much more! Get a free quote. Contact us today if it's time to Rehab Your Slab!

"Excellent. Highly recommend ACL when your situation requires mud jacking. Professional company with competitive pricing."

Jeff A on September 2024

Brady's Concrete & Construction

48385 Pheasant Run RD

Brady's Concrete & Construction

48385 Pheasant Run RD

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

51 local quotes requested

"Brady's Concrete & Construction is your provider for high-quality concrete solutions. We excel in crafting durable and aesthetically pleasing driveways, shed floors, garage floors, and patios. Our skilled team is adept at delivering stunning stamped and colored concrete designs. In addition to our decorative services, we provide solutions for basement walls, ensuring structural integrity and moisture resistance. We prioritize customer satisfaction, offering personalized consultations to understand your vision and deliver exceptional results on every project. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship sets us apart. Let us help you transform your space with our reliable and stylish concrete solutions!" Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Brady is very knowledgeable about what he does and is easy to work with. He kept me informed of timelines and his crew is top-notch!"

Lois W on May 2025

"Brady's Concrete & Construction is your provider for high-quality concrete solutions. We excel in crafting durable and aesthetically pleasing driveways, shed floors, garage floors, and patios. Our skilled team is adept at delivering stunning stamped and colored concrete designs. In addition to our decorative services, we provide solutions for basement walls, ensuring structural integrity and moisture resistance. We prioritize customer satisfaction, offering personalized consultations to understand your vision and deliver exceptional results on every project. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship sets us apart. Let us help you transform your space with our reliable and stylish concrete solutions!" Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Brady is very knowledgeable about what he does and is easy to work with. He kept me informed of timelines and his crew is top-notch!"

Lois W on May 2025

American Waterworks

1307 Valleyhigh Dr NW

American Waterworks

1307 Valleyhigh Dr NW

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

629 local quotes requested

When it comes to water in your basement or a faulty foundation, you need an expert to ensure the damage is reversed and prevented from occurring in the future. American Waterworks has several decades of experience in the basement waterproofing and foundation repair industries, and we know the best tools and techniques to see your home through its troubles. Our professional installers are experienced in solving the wide variety of problems that allow water into basements and other areas below ground level. We've helped property owners with thousands of repairs and other restorations to homes in Minnesota, North Dakota, northeastern Iowa and western Wisconsin. American Waterworks is ready to serve all of your basement, crawl space, foundation, concrete leveling and radon mitigation needs. Call us today for a free estimate!

"This job was completed efficiently and professionally. A design specialist came to test and measure every detail for the project. The crew arrived with everything needed for the job. They worked very hard to install Waterguard in the concrete floors inside around the foundation to the sump pump basket. They also installed Geo-lock anchors to support a block wall that was bowed. This company has 36 years in business and provides excellent results and professional customer relations. Call Amer. Wtrwrks for a free estimate. You will not be disappointed. A wise investment of $11,270."

Donna A on September 2025

When it comes to water in your basement or a faulty foundation, you need an expert to ensure the damage is reversed and prevented from occurring in the future. American Waterworks has several decades of experience in the basement waterproofing and foundation repair industries, and we know the best tools and techniques to see your home through its troubles. Our professional installers are experienced in solving the wide variety of problems that allow water into basements and other areas below ground level. We've helped property owners with thousands of repairs and other restorations to homes in Minnesota, North Dakota, northeastern Iowa and western Wisconsin. American Waterworks is ready to serve all of your basement, crawl space, foundation, concrete leveling and radon mitigation needs. Call us today for a free estimate!

"This job was completed efficiently and professionally. A design specialist came to test and measure every detail for the project. The crew arrived with everything needed for the job. They worked very hard to install Waterguard in the concrete floors inside around the foundation to the sump pump basket. They also installed Geo-lock anchors to support a block wall that was bowed. This company has 36 years in business and provides excellent results and professional customer relations. Call Amer. Wtrwrks for a free estimate. You will not be disappointed. A wise investment of $11,270."

Donna A on September 2025

All-Star Basements, LLC

6011 Countryview Court

All-Star Basements, LLC

6011 Countryview Court

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 95% of Angi customers

46 local quotes requested

All-Star Basements is based out of Rochester, Minnesota and covers Southern Minnesota including the Twin Cities area, Western Wisconsin and parts of Northeast Iowa. Our team is committed to solving our customers' Waterproofing, Foundation Repair, or Crawl Space needs and offering multiple solutions to choose from.

"I’m very pleased with the job All Star did raising our driveway to meet our garage floor! Kenny, Greg, and Devon were friendly and helpful."

Dave C on June 2023

All-Star Basements is based out of Rochester, Minnesota and covers Southern Minnesota including the Twin Cities area, Western Wisconsin and parts of Northeast Iowa. Our team is committed to solving our customers' Waterproofing, Foundation Repair, or Crawl Space needs and offering multiple solutions to choose from.

"I’m very pleased with the job All Star did raising our driveway to meet our garage floor! Kenny, Greg, and Devon were friendly and helpful."

Dave C on June 2023

Mississppi River Valley Construction

Minneapolis And Surrounding Area

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Mississppi River Valley Construction

Minneapolis And Surrounding Area

5.00(

4

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Thank you for finding Mississippi River Valley Construction here on Angi! We are a crew of concrete specialists and are actively booking projects in the Southeast Minneapolis area. Currently we have availability on weekends and in the evenings and offer 10+ years of experience in concrete. Please contact us directly as we want to be sure to give each project the attention it deserves and accurately estimate work on your home! Thank you for your interest and we look forward to working with you!

"Very helpful and honest. It’s finally nice to have someone take pride in their work. I was very satisfied with how my driveway turned out! Showed up on time and got the work done! 10/10 will hire again for any work I need done!"

Dan B on September 2023

Thank you for finding Mississippi River Valley Construction here on Angi! We are a crew of concrete specialists and are actively booking projects in the Southeast Minneapolis area. Currently we have availability on weekends and in the evenings and offer 10+ years of experience in concrete. Please contact us directly as we want to be sure to give each project the attention it deserves and accurately estimate work on your home! Thank you for your interest and we look forward to working with you!

"Very helpful and honest. It’s finally nice to have someone take pride in their work. I was very satisfied with how my driveway turned out! Showed up on time and got the work done! 10/10 will hire again for any work I need done!"

Dan B on September 2023

Groundworks

Groundworks

Customers say: Super punctual

28 local quotes requested

Groundworks, formerly, Innovative Basement Authority, is renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions since 2005. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the state of Minnesota & part of North Dakota, we bring our local expertise closer to you. Groundworks proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At Groundworks, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate! BC765730 (MN)

"Terrible just terrible don’t ever use this company, I hired Innovative to help level my concrete they did a horrible job. Now my driveway has more and even bigger cracks, also I was over charged by the representative who gave me the quote, I specifically asked him that I did not want any cracks filled that I would do it that myself but he ended up charging me for a portion without my knowledge, I found out after it was filled with caulk. I tried calling them about it a few times since I have a 5 year warranty but know one has bothered to pickup my call or respond back. They will easily over charge you to get an extra few 1000 from your pockets. DON’T EVER USE THIS COMPANY they don’t care about you nor bother to even know your name, not once did the representative bother to ask or know my name even though I took the time to know his I was known as “Hey” the entire interaction. Stay away from this company use any other."

Kong T on July 2025

Groundworks, formerly, Innovative Basement Authority, is renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions since 2005. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the state of Minnesota & part of North Dakota, we bring our local expertise closer to you. Groundworks proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At Groundworks, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate! BC765730 (MN)

"Terrible just terrible don’t ever use this company, I hired Innovative to help level my concrete they did a horrible job. Now my driveway has more and even bigger cracks, also I was over charged by the representative who gave me the quote, I specifically asked him that I did not want any cracks filled that I would do it that myself but he ended up charging me for a portion without my knowledge, I found out after it was filled with caulk. I tried calling them about it a few times since I have a 5 year warranty but know one has bothered to pickup my call or respond back. They will easily over charge you to get an extra few 1000 from your pockets. DON’T EVER USE THIS COMPANY they don’t care about you nor bother to even know your name, not once did the representative bother to ask or know my name even though I took the time to know his I was known as “Hey” the entire interaction. Stay away from this company use any other."

Kong T on July 2025

Pour Perfect

PO Box 524

No reviews yet

Pour Perfect

PO Box 524

No reviews yet

23 years of experience

Pour Perfect, LLC is the Twin Cities’ leader in sub-floor leveling, moisture mitigation and flooring underlayment solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Get in touch with us to set up a consultation, or use the quote request form at the bottom of this page to inquire about our services. More about what we do! WHAT IS MOISTURE MITIGATION? Commercial, industrial and residential construction projects are often complicated by moisture issues. Pour Perfect, LLC provides state-of-the-art moisture mitigation solutions that will keep your project on time and on budget. INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS We prep and pour over all uneven concrete and sub-flooring in commercial and industrial properties to allow for easy installation of any and all floor coverings. This includes in-floor heating, laminate flooring, wood flooring, carpet, tile, luxury vinyl tile, VCT tile and also “wear toppings” that can be plain, stained or polished. RESIDENTIAL IN-FLOOR HEATING Our in-floor heating process encapsulates the hydronic tubes or electric heat coils used to heat the floor. The fast drying compound provides a solid, smooth surface on which to install flooring options. CONCRETE LEVELING & GYPCRETE REPAIR Industrial floors, residential basements and commercial floor remodeling projects require the use of our self-leveling compound to enable the installation of the desired flooring material.