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DSM-2026 · Des Moines Metro Concrete

Concrete
built for
Iowa winters.

Driveways, foundations, stamped, decorative, repair, retaining walls, commercial flatwork. Air-entrained mix, properly spaced joints, 28-day cure plans — engineered for 40+ freeze-thaw cycles a year.

30+
Year Service Life
42″
Iowa Frost Depth
48 h
Quote Turnaround
13
Metro Cities Served
SECTION 02 · Who we pour for

Residential.
Commercial.
Industrial.

Residential
R-01

Residential

Des Moines homes take a beating from Iowa weather. Driveways crack from freeze-thaw cycles, patios shift after hard winters, and sidewalks spall from years of road salt and snowmelt. We pour residential concrete that holds up.

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Commercial
C-02

Commercial

A cracked warehouse floor, failing parking lot apron, or settled loading dock is more than a maintenance issue. It’s a safety hazard and a disruption. We pour and repair commercial concrete with the right thickness, mix, and reinforcement for the actual loads.

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Industrial
I-03

Industrial

Heavy machinery, constant forklift traffic, chemical exposure, and extreme floor loading put more stress on a slab than any residential application. We build slabs that handle the pressure and keep facilities running.

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SECTION 03 · Service Area

From West Des Moines
to Pleasant Hill.

SECTION 04 · Process

Six steps,
no surprises.

Every pour follows the same field-tested process — written quote, permits, subgrade, forms, pour, cure, seal. We document every stage. You always know what’s happening on your site.

  1. 01

    Request a consult

    Call or fill the bid form. We get back within one business day with a site-visit window.

  2. 02

    Evaluation + estimate

    On-site walk: dimensions, subgrade, access. Written quote with mix specs, reinforcement, joint plan, schedule — typically within 48 hours.

  3. 03

    Approve scope

    Sign the spec sheet, place deposit. We pull permits and lock ready-mix delivery.

  4. 04

    Demo + prep

    Tear-out, haul-off, subgrade compaction (95% Proctor), forms, reinforcement, joint plan staged.

  5. 05

    Pour + finish

    Air-entrained 4,000+ PSI mix, finished broom / trowel / stamped / decorative per scope. Same-day cleanup.

  6. 06

    Cure + seal

    Joint cuts within 24 hours. Cure protection through Day 7. Sealer applied at 30 days where scope includes.

SECTION 05 · Standards

Licensed.
Insured.
On spec.

$2M general liability. Workers' comp on every crew. Registered with the City of Urbandale, Ankeny, Waukee, and surrounding metro municipalities. AIA-compliant on commercial scopes. COI on request.

Mix Standard
4,000 PSI

Minimum exterior. 5,000–6,000 PSI for commercial loading.

Air entrainment
5–7%

Required for Iowa freeze-thaw cycles. Verified on ready-mix ticket.

Warranty
1–10 YR

Workmanship warranty per scope. Detailed in every quote.

SECTION 06 · FAQs

Common
questions.

Most folks ask about cost, cure time, and Iowa winter performance. Here are the answers we give on every site visit.

How much does a concrete driveway cost in Des Moines? +

Most residential concrete driveways in Des Moines run $6–$12 per square foot installed, depending on thickness, reinforcement, and decorative finish. A typical 600 sq ft driveway falls in the $4,500–$7,500 range.

How long does concrete take to cure in Iowa weather? +

Fresh concrete reaches 70% strength in 7 days and full design strength in 28 days. In Iowa, fall pours (Sep–Oct) cure best. Avoid pouring below 40°F without heated blankets. Driveways can take light traffic in 5–7 days.

Do you handle commercial concrete jobs in the Des Moines metro? +

Yes — we pour commercial slabs, parking lots, ADA ramps, loading docks, and industrial flatwork across Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Polk County. We carry full commercial liability and coordinate with GCs on scheduled pours.

What areas do you serve around Des Moines? +

We serve the entire Des Moines metro: Des Moines, IA, West Des Moines, IA, Ankeny, IA, Urbandale, IA, Waukee, IA, Clive, IA, Altoona, IA, Johnston, IA, Grimes, IA, Pleasant Hill, IA, and surrounding Polk and Dallas counties.

Do you offer free estimates? +

Yes. We provide free, no-obligation written estimates for residential and commercial concrete projects. Most quotes turn around within 48 hours of the site visit.

Free Bid · No Obligation

Send us the
job. We'll
quote it in 48 h.

Free site visit. Written quote with mix specs, reinforcement, joint plan, and schedule. Most bids return within two business days.

Call (515) 585-6950