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Concrete Service Pro LLC

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Concrete Service Pro LLC

4.80(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
2020 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

This is our livelihood; we take pride in what we do. We strive to be a trusted contractor by delivering honest quotes and a quality product you can depend on for years to come. Call us today or book online for your free Concrete estimate.

"My driveway repair job turned out perfect. It involved breaking up and removing about 500 sq ft of existing concrete, removing tree roots that had raised it into big jagged bumps, and then pouring new concrete. The whole crew was very professional. D.J. and Evan were easy to talk to and kept up good communications throughout the process. No $urprises in the cost, either. I asked them to contact my son and they did two additional jobs at his house, also with great results."

Gary D on August 2025

This is our livelihood; we take pride in what we do. We strive to be a trusted contractor by delivering honest quotes and a quality product you can depend on for years to come. Call us today or book online for your free Concrete estimate.

"My driveway repair job turned out perfect. It involved breaking up and removing about 500 sq ft of existing concrete, removing tree roots that had raised it into big jagged bumps, and then pouring new concrete. The whole crew was very professional. D.J. and Evan were easy to talk to and kept up good communications throughout the process. No $urprises in the cost, either. I asked them to contact my son and they did two additional jobs at his house, also with great results."

Gary D on August 2025


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Prime Concrete Solutions LLC

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Prime Concrete Solutions LLC

4.85(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
2020 years of experience

Prime Concrete Solutions is a family-owned business created to ensure quality work and our top priority is to ensure our clients our satisfied satisfy with the end results. Creating a direct relation that will give us a better north to continue growing day by day.

"I had a patio and driveway extensions poured. The work was done quickly and professionally, and the owner was very responsive. He showed up before and after the work started to review the project. If I have another project, I'll use Prime Concrete again. I highly recommend them; they did an excellent job."

DARYLE S on December 2024

Prime Concrete Solutions is a family-owned business created to ensure quality work and our top priority is to ensure our clients our satisfied satisfy with the end results. Creating a direct relation that will give us a better north to continue growing day by day.

"I had a patio and driveway extensions poured. The work was done quickly and professionally, and the owner was very responsive. He showed up before and after the work started to review the project. If I have another project, I'll use Prime Concrete again. I highly recommend them; they did an excellent job."

DARYLE S on December 2024


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KW Sealcoating LLC

4.75(
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KW Sealcoating LLC

4.75(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2022 years of experience

We provide a wide variety of asphalt and concrete services, residential & commercial, installing driveways, parking lots, patios, and sidewalks. Maintence and repairs also we also have some grading and drainage services available. Our asphalt services are: Paving parking lots & Driveways Sealcoating Crackfilling Striping Pothole repair Paving driveways Patching Demolition Our concrete Services: Install driveways Sidewalks Patios

"Not one asphalt companies ever contacted me and just one company came out to measure and forgot about me thereafter. But as to KE sealcoating, they came out when they said they would and have me a start date and did above what I had expected. Their price was exactly on budget. I was immensely impressed with their professionalism. I would recommend them to anyone. Top notch company. I’ve now had 2 projects from angys list that proved to be invaluable."

Anthony L on April 2025

We provide a wide variety of asphalt and concrete services, residential & commercial, installing driveways, parking lots, patios, and sidewalks. Maintence and repairs also we also have some grading and drainage services available. Our asphalt services are: Paving parking lots & Driveways Sealcoating Crackfilling Striping Pothole repair Paving driveways Patching Demolition Our concrete Services: Install driveways Sidewalks Patios

"Not one asphalt companies ever contacted me and just one company came out to measure and forgot about me thereafter. But as to KE sealcoating, they came out when they said they would and have me a start date and did above what I had expected. Their price was exactly on budget. I was immensely impressed with their professionalism. I would recommend them to anyone. Top notch company. I’ve now had 2 projects from angys list that proved to be invaluable."

Anthony L on April 2025


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MC and Blue Concrete, LLC

5.00(
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MC and Blue Concrete, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2016 years of experience

Specializing in concrete services ranging from: pouring, repairs, driveways, walkways, patios, retaining walls, and MORE! Residential and commercial! We are a high quality company and our prices are fair. We enjoy working for people and making their visions come to life.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!

"I would highly recommend MC and Blue Concrete for any concrete job. Professional, on time , immaculate clean up, great pricing. and polite."

carlos r on September 2025

Specializing in concrete services ranging from: pouring, repairs, driveways, walkways, patios, retaining walls, and MORE! Residential and commercial! We are a high quality company and our prices are fair. We enjoy working for people and making their visions come to life.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!

"I would highly recommend MC and Blue Concrete for any concrete job. Professional, on time , immaculate clean up, great pricing. and polite."

carlos r on September 2025


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A & B Concrete and More

5.00(
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A & B Concrete and More

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned and operated business with 32 years of experience specializing in Concrete Construction. As certified professionals, we stand behind our work. If it's not right, we'll fix it. You can also find us on Home Advisor, Yelp and on FB. We are looking forward to doing business with you! Our past projects include both new construction and repairs/restorations. Occupied and fully operational job sites are never a problem. And we can also plan, manage, and build multi-phase jobs. We provide the following... *Stamp Work *Driveway Removal *Monolithic Slabs *Patios *Walkways *Sidewalks We offer an end-to-end client experience that includes seamless communication, budgeting, staffing, on-site organization, and solid, quality handiwork every time. imply submit your information for a free quote, call or email.

"Bill was and his crew was awesome!!! They were on time like he told me they would be and their concrete work was perfect. I could not be more pleased. I will definitely hire him again when I need concrete work done. I have already been telling all my neighbors, family and friends about A & B Concrete"

Billy F on June 2024

We are a family owned and operated business with 32 years of experience specializing in Concrete Construction. As certified professionals, we stand behind our work. If it's not right, we'll fix it. You can also find us on Home Advisor, Yelp and on FB. We are looking forward to doing business with you! Our past projects include both new construction and repairs/restorations. Occupied and fully operational job sites are never a problem. And we can also plan, manage, and build multi-phase jobs. We provide the following... *Stamp Work *Driveway Removal *Monolithic Slabs *Patios *Walkways *Sidewalks We offer an end-to-end client experience that includes seamless communication, budgeting, staffing, on-site organization, and solid, quality handiwork every time. imply submit your information for a free quote, call or email.

"Bill was and his crew was awesome!!! They were on time like he told me they would be and their concrete work was perfect. I could not be more pleased. I will definitely hire him again when I need concrete work done. I have already been telling all my neighbors, family and friends about A & B Concrete"

Billy F on June 2024


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MadeWell Concrete - Greenville/Spartanburg

4.79(
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MadeWell Concrete - Greenville/Spartanburg

4.79(
102
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Madewell Concrete is Upstate SC's top trusted concrete provider for driveway replacements. Replacing driveways is a large undertaking and an investment that will pay-off for years in terms of property value and longevity of use, so it’s important to use a driveway replacement company you can trust. Madewell Concrete specializes in residential concrete replacement. If you are considering a driveway replacement in the Upstate SC area, it’s important to trust a professional concrete provider that considers all the functional elements required to build a new driveway that lasts for years to come. Your driveway gets put through a lot — not only is it responsible for holding up against several tons of vehicular metal and rubber, but it also has to endure storms, sleet, and, of course, those blisteringly hot southern summer days in Upstate SC. Although there’s a lot to expect from a driveway, Madewell Concrete will install one that does it all. One component that separates us from competition is our commercial-grade concrete. The commercial-grade concrete we use is over 4 inches thick and has a rating of 3000 to 4000 psi. As a point of reference, 4000 psi is the same as airport runways, so you can rest assured your driveway can withhold extreme wear and tear over the years. Additionally, our commercial-grade concrete requires virtually no maintenance. We guarantee the longevity of our driveway replacements with a 10-year limited warranty. Aesthetic Component of Your Driveway Your driveway is one of the first elements that visitors experience on your property, it should have an attractive, clean appearance that complements the exterior of your home. For this reason, we offer a variety of colors, textures, and patterns for your driveway. So, if you’re not a fan of plain gray, don’t worry—you have many attractive design options to choose from.

"The scope of work was a stamped and tinted home patio and cart path with a concrete pour of approximately 15 cubic yards. The cost of the project ended up 10% higher than the contract with some scope not completed. A follow-up meeting with the MADEWELL CONCRETE CEO ended with a verbal agreement to color the concrete work after the fact to compensate for the incomplete scope of work. THE CEO continued to promise this agreement for a month and then has gone silent for several more months. No follow-up correction work has been done. The basis of my dispute with MADEWELL CONCRETE is what I believe is a poor understanding of a portion of the project by the sales representative and the Project Manager. The patio slab turndown slab was fully discussed by me to them but apparently not discussed internally to know that additional forming materials were required; none of which were brought to the site until later during the prep work. The bobcat access to the patio was also not determined internally before the work. The problems in my view got worse when both the Project Manager (PM) and the concrete foreman left the project during the prep for the concrete pour. The PM to get forming materials for the turndown slab and then again to get color materials, approximately 2 hours. The concrete foreman left for an hour for an unknown reason. The following priorities were explained to lead personnel before the pour day: Patio to be stamped and tinted very close to a former project of MADEWELL CONCRETE. An area in the slab to be level for a hot tub. Cart Path to comply with COE requirements and to be colored. A curb to be placed to channel rainwater away from the patio area. A stair landing area. The plan of getting on site at 8:30 AM with concrete coming at 1:00 PM while Project Manager and foreman left the site during this time was aggressive. The schedule and the leaders leaving the site without providing adequate direction caused the owner to have incomplete work scope per the contract agreement with a 10% higher cost than the agreement. Coupled with concrete color problem - totally not what was asked for which happened to be exactly like what they had previously installed on an earlier MADEWELL CONCRETE project. The team showed up without thorough knowledge of the scope, without proper formwork, telling me in one case, that they had not been told about the flat slab requirement (clearly on the scope document). The crew arrived between 8:00 and 8:30 AM for a 1:00 PM pour, no prior work had been done. The immediate problem of no forming materials for the turndown slab was realized. The complication of getting the bobcat into the patio area was also realized. My complaints are as follows: • Due to the Project Manager leaving the jobsite, decisions were made that ended up with a bad looking and low patio subgrade. An extra load of fill was ordered but the PM and the foreman left the site and were not here to direct where the fill was to go. The crew meanwhile closed access to the patio before fill arrived. The extra fill load was wasted on site causing several more yards of concrete to be required for the patio slab. This ended up being a subsequent charge to me. • One mandatory requirement was to have a level area for a hot tub. The crew foreman fought with me on this, he said he was not told of this and could not do it. The slab area for the hot tub is not level and has to be shimmed by owner to be level. • The in scope 4’ x 4’ concrete stair landing was not installed, creating a significant extra cost for a contractor to be hired for a wood and composite landing. • The in-scope concrete curb was not installed creating water drainage onto the patio. • The in-scope cart pathway turnouts at existing drive were not installed. • Extra fill was poor quality including very large basketball sized chunks that were left for the owner to manage – Many of these were wasted to the landfill by the owner. • The crew let the tandem dirt hauler down on existing concrete – twice; and a crack developed at the large corner where he dumped. • A 30’ tall tree was hit by the bobcat and has died causing permission requirement from the COE to cut down and at more owner expense. • The in scope colored concrete (Deep Tan) is nonexistent except in some areas. In fact, the bulk of the concrete slabs seem to be hardly different than uncolored concrete and in fact whiter."

john S on January 2023

Madewell Concrete is Upstate SC's top trusted concrete provider for driveway replacements. Replacing driveways is a large undertaking and an investment that will pay-off for years in terms of property value and longevity of use, so it’s important to use a driveway replacement company you can trust. Madewell Concrete specializes in residential concrete replacement. If you are considering a driveway replacement in the Upstate SC area, it’s important to trust a professional concrete provider that considers all the functional elements required to build a new driveway that lasts for years to come. Your driveway gets put through a lot — not only is it responsible for holding up against several tons of vehicular metal and rubber, but it also has to endure storms, sleet, and, of course, those blisteringly hot southern summer days in Upstate SC. Although there’s a lot to expect from a driveway, Madewell Concrete will install one that does it all. One component that separates us from competition is our commercial-grade concrete. The commercial-grade concrete we use is over 4 inches thick and has a rating of 3000 to 4000 psi. As a point of reference, 4000 psi is the same as airport runways, so you can rest assured your driveway can withhold extreme wear and tear over the years. Additionally, our commercial-grade concrete requires virtually no maintenance. We guarantee the longevity of our driveway replacements with a 10-year limited warranty. Aesthetic Component of Your Driveway Your driveway is one of the first elements that visitors experience on your property, it should have an attractive, clean appearance that complements the exterior of your home. For this reason, we offer a variety of colors, textures, and patterns for your driveway. So, if you’re not a fan of plain gray, don’t worry—you have many attractive design options to choose from.

"The scope of work was a stamped and tinted home patio and cart path with a concrete pour of approximately 15 cubic yards. The cost of the project ended up 10% higher than the contract with some scope not completed. A follow-up meeting with the MADEWELL CONCRETE CEO ended with a verbal agreement to color the concrete work after the fact to compensate for the incomplete scope of work. THE CEO continued to promise this agreement for a month and then has gone silent for several more months. No follow-up correction work has been done. The basis of my dispute with MADEWELL CONCRETE is what I believe is a poor understanding of a portion of the project by the sales representative and the Project Manager. The patio slab turndown slab was fully discussed by me to them but apparently not discussed internally to know that additional forming materials were required; none of which were brought to the site until later during the prep work. The bobcat access to the patio was also not determined internally before the work. The problems in my view got worse when both the Project Manager (PM) and the concrete foreman left the project during the prep for the concrete pour. The PM to get forming materials for the turndown slab and then again to get color materials, approximately 2 hours. The concrete foreman left for an hour for an unknown reason. The following priorities were explained to lead personnel before the pour day: Patio to be stamped and tinted very close to a former project of MADEWELL CONCRETE. An area in the slab to be level for a hot tub. Cart Path to comply with COE requirements and to be colored. A curb to be placed to channel rainwater away from the patio area. A stair landing area. The plan of getting on site at 8:30 AM with concrete coming at 1:00 PM while Project Manager and foreman left the site during this time was aggressive. The schedule and the leaders leaving the site without providing adequate direction caused the owner to have incomplete work scope per the contract agreement with a 10% higher cost than the agreement. Coupled with concrete color problem - totally not what was asked for which happened to be exactly like what they had previously installed on an earlier MADEWELL CONCRETE project. The team showed up without thorough knowledge of the scope, without proper formwork, telling me in one case, that they had not been told about the flat slab requirement (clearly on the scope document). The crew arrived between 8:00 and 8:30 AM for a 1:00 PM pour, no prior work had been done. The immediate problem of no forming materials for the turndown slab was realized. The complication of getting the bobcat into the patio area was also realized. My complaints are as follows: • Due to the Project Manager leaving the jobsite, decisions were made that ended up with a bad looking and low patio subgrade. An extra load of fill was ordered but the PM and the foreman left the site and were not here to direct where the fill was to go. The crew meanwhile closed access to the patio before fill arrived. The extra fill load was wasted on site causing several more yards of concrete to be required for the patio slab. This ended up being a subsequent charge to me. • One mandatory requirement was to have a level area for a hot tub. The crew foreman fought with me on this, he said he was not told of this and could not do it. The slab area for the hot tub is not level and has to be shimmed by owner to be level. • The in scope 4’ x 4’ concrete stair landing was not installed, creating a significant extra cost for a contractor to be hired for a wood and composite landing. • The in-scope concrete curb was not installed creating water drainage onto the patio. • The in-scope cart pathway turnouts at existing drive were not installed. • Extra fill was poor quality including very large basketball sized chunks that were left for the owner to manage – Many of these were wasted to the landfill by the owner. • The crew let the tandem dirt hauler down on existing concrete – twice; and a crack developed at the large corner where he dumped. • A 30’ tall tree was hit by the bobcat and has died causing permission requirement from the COE to cut down and at more owner expense. • The in scope colored concrete (Deep Tan) is nonexistent except in some areas. In fact, the bulk of the concrete slabs seem to be hardly different than uncolored concrete and in fact whiter."

john S on January 2023


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Artistic Floor USA Inc

4.97(
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Artistic Floor USA Inc

4.97(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Artistic Floor USA, Inc. is South Carolina's finest Concrete & Decorative concrete specialist. We take a consultative approach to find out exactly what you want and make it happen. Additional service areas - North/West Greenville, Owings, Powdersville, Paris, Pickens, Piedmont, Reidville, Standex, Sans Souci, Simpsonville, Six Mile, Slater, Slater-Marietta, Sunset, Taylors, Tigerville, Travelers Rest, West Pelzer, Ware Place & West Greenville, Moore, Lyman, Taylors, Landrum, Inman, Startex, Reidville & Wellfo

"Very Satisfied. Everybody involved worked ho*** ** all phases ( clearing, pouring concrete, overlay, and finishing) of the project to assure I got exactly what I wanted. They were careful of neighbors properties and cleaned up after themselves every day. Gabriel was extremely patient with my concerns and questions during the planning, clearing and pouring. The overlay crew did a great job. Daniel and Paul were like artists with the color and texture application. I would definitely use these guys again."

robert e on May 2022

Artistic Floor USA, Inc. is South Carolina's finest Concrete & Decorative concrete specialist. We take a consultative approach to find out exactly what you want and make it happen. Additional service areas - North/West Greenville, Owings, Powdersville, Paris, Pickens, Piedmont, Reidville, Standex, Sans Souci, Simpsonville, Six Mile, Slater, Slater-Marietta, Sunset, Taylors, Tigerville, Travelers Rest, West Pelzer, Ware Place & West Greenville, Moore, Lyman, Taylors, Landrum, Inman, Startex, Reidville & Wellfo

"Very Satisfied. Everybody involved worked ho*** ** all phases ( clearing, pouring concrete, overlay, and finishing) of the project to assure I got exactly what I wanted. They were careful of neighbors properties and cleaned up after themselves every day. Gabriel was extremely patient with my concerns and questions during the planning, clearing and pouring. The overlay crew did a great job. Daniel and Paul were like artists with the color and texture application. I would definitely use these guys again."

robert e on May 2022


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Jonathan Galvan

5.00(
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Jonathan Galvan

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"They went out of their way to make sure my fence was installed perfectly! Fair price! Excellent job"

Doyle M on September 2024

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. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"They went out of their way to make sure my fence was installed perfectly! Fair price! Excellent job"

Doyle M on September 2024


S Lynn Landscape Curbing LLC

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S Lynn Landscape Curbing LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Whether you call it landscape curbing, yard edging, or decorative concrete borders, S. Lynn Landscape Curbing, LLC is your local specialist. Integrally colored, stamped decorative concrete edging enhances your landscaping while increasing property value. Cost-effective, professionally installed curbing won’t rot, shift, or fade.

"Excellent experience! Friendly, punctual, professional, quality service!"

Josef P on April 2018

Whether you call it landscape curbing, yard edging, or decorative concrete borders, S. Lynn Landscape Curbing, LLC is your local specialist. Integrally colored, stamped decorative concrete edging enhances your landscaping while increasing property value. Cost-effective, professionally installed curbing won’t rot, shift, or fade.

"Excellent experience! Friendly, punctual, professional, quality service!"

Josef P on April 2018


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DG Builders LLC

4.80(
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DG Builders LLC

4.80(
182
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

David Gerisch started this business as a young adult, directly after high school and has worked intentionally to build a business with integrity and create a trustworthy reputation. We have combined our service and products with our reputation to create relationships with our clients in which they have full confidence and can rest assured their project will be handled with utmost professionalism and craftsmanship. We believe honesty, ethics, gratefulness and being a servant are the core elements and principles for our success. While we have spent the past several years mastering those core elements, we believe without any doubt that absolutely nothing takes the place of, or is more powerful than, hard work. We are certainly passionate about what we do every day and believe in our company, products, services, ourselves, and most importantly, we believe that our customer is better off having purchased from us. Attitude and enthusiasm are at the heart of our thought process and expression. Our dedication and self-commitment are strong attributes which have become dominant factors in your decision-making process. We are dedicated to being the best at everything we do for our customers.

"The quality of the work performed was excellent. We had our existing porch screened in with additional lighting added, added an extension our patio to include a fire pit, and had 2 new lighting fixtures installed in our kitchen. All the services were completed in a timely manner and correctly without rework. The project was completed within budget. Dave and his team were easy to work with and proactively suggested alternatives to our original design that showed his experience regarding successful outdoor projects. Our family highly recommend using DG Builders and will be using them for another project we had in mind."

Richard C on March 2023

David Gerisch started this business as a young adult, directly after high school and has worked intentionally to build a business with integrity and create a trustworthy reputation. We have combined our service and products with our reputation to create relationships with our clients in which they have full confidence and can rest assured their project will be handled with utmost professionalism and craftsmanship. We believe honesty, ethics, gratefulness and being a servant are the core elements and principles for our success. While we have spent the past several years mastering those core elements, we believe without any doubt that absolutely nothing takes the place of, or is more powerful than, hard work. We are certainly passionate about what we do every day and believe in our company, products, services, ourselves, and most importantly, we believe that our customer is better off having purchased from us. Attitude and enthusiasm are at the heart of our thought process and expression. Our dedication and self-commitment are strong attributes which have become dominant factors in your decision-making process. We are dedicated to being the best at everything we do for our customers.

"The quality of the work performed was excellent. We had our existing porch screened in with additional lighting added, added an extension our patio to include a fire pit, and had 2 new lighting fixtures installed in our kitchen. All the services were completed in a timely manner and correctly without rework. The project was completed within budget. Dave and his team were easy to work with and proactively suggested alternatives to our original design that showed his experience regarding successful outdoor projects. Our family highly recommend using DG Builders and will be using them for another project we had in mind."

Richard C on March 2023

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Decorative Concrete questions, answered by experts

Spraying water on concrete will slow down the curing process and can help create a stronger slab. Spraying your concrete may be necessary if you’re pouring in hotter temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit, if it’s particularly windy, or if your new concrete is exposed to intense sunlight. Avoid spraying for the first four hours, and then spray five to 10 times a day for the following week.

Pavers last longer than both concrete and asphalt when well cared for. Since you can place individual pavers that suffer damage, you won't need to repave the entire driveway for an average of up to 50 years. However, the best material for you comes down to your local climate and budget.

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

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.

Yes—as long as the area has been properly prepped. Different self-leveling brands and compounds have their own specific instructions for preparation; some may require that you add primer or grind the surface. Without proper preparation of the surface, the compound will not be able to fully bond to the concrete and fill the cure as a separate layer, which makes it prone to chipping.

The Arcadia, SC homeowners’ guide to decorative concrete services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.