Salam General Labor is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 7 years of experience serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"These guys worked fast and did a great job with my lawn."
Merritt R on May 2022
Salam General Labor is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 7 years of experience serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"These guys worked fast and did a great job with my lawn."
Merritt R on May 2022
With over 20 years of experience in the concrete industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business project.We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Please give us a call today!
"We had a concrete patio removed - Eli was prompt and fair from beginning to end. Would definitely recommend!"
Rebecca D on March 2022
With over 20 years of experience in the concrete industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business project.We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Please give us a call today!
"We had a concrete patio removed - Eli was prompt and fair from beginning to end. Would definitely recommend!"
Rebecca D on March 2022
RT CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 5 years of hands on experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Our general contractor hired RT Concrete to pour a patio, walkway, and retaining wall. Things started out smooth but when we started having questions about the work we were either blown off or met with hostility. Our main patio has a boarder that had to be repoured because it immediately cracked. He tried to tell us it was fine until we pushed for a fix. When our project was finished we found cracking, footsteps, things not done to the dimensions provided, our sealant bubbled, they left a tarp on the newly sealed main patio causing major discoloration. When our general contractor reached out to see what could be done he was repeatedly push off or met with silence. It has now been about 4 weeks with no word or resolution. We are in the process of filing a complaint with the CCB."
Nacole M on October 2024
RT CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 5 years of hands on experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Our general contractor hired RT Concrete to pour a patio, walkway, and retaining wall. Things started out smooth but when we started having questions about the work we were either blown off or met with hostility. Our main patio has a boarder that had to be repoured because it immediately cracked. He tried to tell us it was fine until we pushed for a fix. When our project was finished we found cracking, footsteps, things not done to the dimensions provided, our sealant bubbled, they left a tarp on the newly sealed main patio causing major discoloration. When our general contractor reached out to see what could be done he was repeatedly push off or met with silence. It has now been about 4 weeks with no word or resolution. We are in the process of filing a complaint with the CCB."
Nacole M on October 2024
Welcome to Patrick Masonry & Concrete. We are committed to providing the highest quality products and customer service in the industry, and we believe that our employees are among our most valued assets. Our culture is built upon a simple set of values which we are proud to share. We value every customer and are dedicated to understanding your needs. Give us a call today!
"Patrick was super responsive and communicated well. He did exactly what he said he would do and in the time frame we discussed. He was flawless! I couldn?t have asked for a better contractor and will use him again!"
Sharon R on November 2024
Welcome to Patrick Masonry & Concrete. We are committed to providing the highest quality products and customer service in the industry, and we believe that our employees are among our most valued assets. Our culture is built upon a simple set of values which we are proud to share. We value every customer and are dedicated to understanding your needs. Give us a call today!
"Patrick was super responsive and communicated well. He did exactly what he said he would do and in the time frame we discussed. He was flawless! I couldn?t have asked for a better contractor and will use him again!"
Sharon R on November 2024
Aldercrest Construction, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!
"Very quick response a great communication throughout the entire project. The crew was great at asking questions along the way and made a number of suggestions to improve the outcome and find some savings as well. Would highly recommend with no reservations. We are extreemly happy with the results. I will use them again for upcoming projects."
Dennis R on October 2019
Aldercrest Construction, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!
"Very quick response a great communication throughout the entire project. The crew was great at asking questions along the way and made a number of suggestions to improve the outcome and find some savings as well. Would highly recommend with no reservations. We are extreemly happy with the results. I will use them again for upcoming projects."
Dennis R on October 2019
Thousands of NW homeowners have trusted TerraFirma Foundation Systems to keep their homes safe, dry and stable since 2005. Nearly half of our business comes from referrals or repeat customers. We can help you too! TerraFirma is the NW expert in home foundations, basement and crawl space waterproofing, concrete leveling, and wall stabilization.
"I hired TerraFirma Foundation Systems to level my home, expecting a professional job with clear communication, but the entire experience has been incredibly disappointing and costly. From the start, I hired the company to level the floors in my home, specifically to address a nearly 3-inch dip in my kitchen area, a 13x10 room. Yet after they “completed the job,” I still have a 1.5-inch dip in the center of the kitchen, and a corner of my home/kitchen that sits half an inch higher than it should be (above 0%), creating a full inch rise from the living room to the kitchen. Now they’re saying that leveling the kitchen wasn’t included in the original scope, blaming the remaining dip on my kitchen island and fridge being “too heavy” and lacking proper support—an issue they failed to identify in the initial assessment. To properly address this problem, they’re now asking for an additional $7,500, claiming this work was never part of the original job. This feels like a classic bait-and-switch tactic, and I can’t help but feel taken advantage of. To make matters worse, I discovered that they used an uncalibrated machine during the initial leveling when installing, which raised my house over an inch more than necessary, causing significant damage that wasn’t there before. Partway through the lift, they even asked me to sign a waiver to get my house closer to 0% level, effectively absolving them of any damage caused. The technician stopped mid-lift to show me the damage that was already occurring and warned that more would likely follow if we continued. I agreed to proceed, trusting their assurances and assuming their equipment was properly calibrated. I even pointed out to the technician at the time that it did not look level, and he assured me the machine was correct. Now, they refuse to take any responsibility for the resulting damage, dismissing it as “standard” and providing terms within the contract absolving them—despite them overcorrecting the home. There were also repeated measurement discrepancies, with reports showing one reading and verbal statements/emails suggesting different levels. When I sought clarification, I received vague responses and empty apologies. After all this, and nearly $30,000 invested, my floor remains unleveled. The only resolution TerraFirma Foundation Systems has offered is for me to pay additional money to level the kitchen and to wait for the overcorrected area to “settle naturally”—a process that, according to their technician, could take anywhere from two months to ten years. I hired TerraFirma Foundation Systems to fully level my home, not to leave me with an incomplete job, inconsistent results, and vague promises. If you’re considering foundation work, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere—this company has left me with extensive damage, unexpected costs, and a significant amount of frustration."
Chuck G on November 2024
Thousands of NW homeowners have trusted TerraFirma Foundation Systems to keep their homes safe, dry and stable since 2005. Nearly half of our business comes from referrals or repeat customers. We can help you too! TerraFirma is the NW expert in home foundations, basement and crawl space waterproofing, concrete leveling, and wall stabilization.
"I hired TerraFirma Foundation Systems to level my home, expecting a professional job with clear communication, but the entire experience has been incredibly disappointing and costly. From the start, I hired the company to level the floors in my home, specifically to address a nearly 3-inch dip in my kitchen area, a 13x10 room. Yet after they “completed the job,” I still have a 1.5-inch dip in the center of the kitchen, and a corner of my home/kitchen that sits half an inch higher than it should be (above 0%), creating a full inch rise from the living room to the kitchen. Now they’re saying that leveling the kitchen wasn’t included in the original scope, blaming the remaining dip on my kitchen island and fridge being “too heavy” and lacking proper support—an issue they failed to identify in the initial assessment. To properly address this problem, they’re now asking for an additional $7,500, claiming this work was never part of the original job. This feels like a classic bait-and-switch tactic, and I can’t help but feel taken advantage of. To make matters worse, I discovered that they used an uncalibrated machine during the initial leveling when installing, which raised my house over an inch more than necessary, causing significant damage that wasn’t there before. Partway through the lift, they even asked me to sign a waiver to get my house closer to 0% level, effectively absolving them of any damage caused. The technician stopped mid-lift to show me the damage that was already occurring and warned that more would likely follow if we continued. I agreed to proceed, trusting their assurances and assuming their equipment was properly calibrated. I even pointed out to the technician at the time that it did not look level, and he assured me the machine was correct. Now, they refuse to take any responsibility for the resulting damage, dismissing it as “standard” and providing terms within the contract absolving them—despite them overcorrecting the home. There were also repeated measurement discrepancies, with reports showing one reading and verbal statements/emails suggesting different levels. When I sought clarification, I received vague responses and empty apologies. After all this, and nearly $30,000 invested, my floor remains unleveled. The only resolution TerraFirma Foundation Systems has offered is for me to pay additional money to level the kitchen and to wait for the overcorrected area to “settle naturally”—a process that, according to their technician, could take anywhere from two months to ten years. I hired TerraFirma Foundation Systems to fully level my home, not to leave me with an incomplete job, inconsistent results, and vague promises. If you’re considering foundation work, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere—this company has left me with extensive damage, unexpected costs, and a significant amount of frustration."
Chuck G on November 2024
General contractor: new construction, remodeling,pole buildings,horse arenas,decks, fencing,wood,chain link,vinyl,iron,gate openers. Siding,foundations. Concrete flat work, colored,stamped,broom finish and retaining walls. Wood and laminate flooring. Log homes build and remodel. Drywall repair,doors, windows,skylights and paint. Pride ourselves in customer satisfaction!!! Always staying in contact and showing up on time!!! Twenty years experience in construction!!!! Payments taken by check, cash and all mayor credit cards!!!
"Beautiful work done by people who care. I had an old deck torn out and a new one built. The work is impeccable. Rob was accommodating as far as changes and special requests. His crew was on time and very easy to work with. Good communication and close attention to detail. I love my new deck. I will certainly hire them again."
Linda T on December 2020
General contractor: new construction, remodeling,pole buildings,horse arenas,decks, fencing,wood,chain link,vinyl,iron,gate openers. Siding,foundations. Concrete flat work, colored,stamped,broom finish and retaining walls. Wood and laminate flooring. Log homes build and remodel. Drywall repair,doors, windows,skylights and paint. Pride ourselves in customer satisfaction!!! Always staying in contact and showing up on time!!! Twenty years experience in construction!!!! Payments taken by check, cash and all mayor credit cards!!!
"Beautiful work done by people who care. I had an old deck torn out and a new one built. The work is impeccable. Rob was accommodating as far as changes and special requests. His crew was on time and very easy to work with. Good communication and close attention to detail. I love my new deck. I will certainly hire them again."
Linda T on December 2020
The majority of my work comes through recommendations from other contractors and satisfied clients I've worked with. I specialize in concrete work, custom woodworking, and trim carpentry, and have experience managing small remodeling projects. While I’m not a licensed engineer, I have the skills to create detailed designs and concepts based on my clients’ visions for their remodels. I work closely with trusted subcontractors to ensure that every aspect of the project is completed to a high standard, whether it's specialty furniture, concrete installations, or overall project management. I take great pride in delivering quality craftsmanship and personalized service on every project.
The majority of my work comes through recommendations from other contractors and satisfied clients I've worked with. I specialize in concrete work, custom woodworking, and trim carpentry, and have experience managing small remodeling projects. While I’m not a licensed engineer, I have the skills to create detailed designs and concepts based on my clients’ visions for their remodels. I work closely with trusted subcontractors to ensure that every aspect of the project is completed to a high standard, whether it's specialty furniture, concrete installations, or overall project management. I take great pride in delivering quality craftsmanship and personalized service on every project.
Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"They were very quick and got everything cleared. The person I communicated with was very nice and accommodating. Only very small issue was that the workers didn’t speak English. However, the person running things remotely was able convey what I needed to them quickly so it wasn’t much of an issue."
Nate H on November 2024
Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"They were very quick and got everything cleared. The person I communicated with was very nice and accommodating. Only very small issue was that the workers didn’t speak English. However, the person running things remotely was able convey what I needed to them quickly so it wasn’t much of an issue."
Nate H on November 2024
NW Service Experts is your local landscaping partner, dedicated to transforming your yard into a beautiful oasis. We specialize in creating personalized maintenance plans that cater to your specific needs and budget. Our commitment to detail and exceptional service ensures your satisfaction. Enjoy the convenience of same-day quotes, flexible scheduling, and weekend services. Let us elevate your outdoor space today.
"Excellent, very professional and very efficient, did a very thorough job and made sure yard was cleaned up to my expectations and even went above and beyond."
jeff w on March 2025
NW Service Experts is your local landscaping partner, dedicated to transforming your yard into a beautiful oasis. We specialize in creating personalized maintenance plans that cater to your specific needs and budget. Our commitment to detail and exceptional service ensures your satisfaction. Enjoy the convenience of same-day quotes, flexible scheduling, and weekend services. Let us elevate your outdoor space today.
"Excellent, very professional and very efficient, did a very thorough job and made sure yard was cleaned up to my expectations and even went above and beyond."
jeff w on March 2025
Think of cement as the glue and concrete as the finished product. Cement is a powdered mix of heated limestone and clay. When you blend that powder with water, sand, and gravel, it hardens into concrete—the strong, durable material used for driveways, patios, and foundations. In other words, every concrete slab contains cement, but cement on its own isn’t strong enough for a driveway.
The price to install an asphalt driveway is $7 to $13 per square foot, slightly less than concrete. However, asphalt requires more maintenance than concrete and does not last as long. This shortened lifespan and increased need for maintenance make concrete a more economical choice in the long term, but ultimately, the choice is up to each consumer.
Most residential driveways do fine with a four‑inch slab. If you’ll park heavy trucks or RVs, bumping up to six or even eight inches adds strength and wards off cracks. Thicker concrete costs more up front, but it can save you repair bills later by standing up to bigger loads and freeze‑thaw stress.
Concrete driveways and asphalt driveways differ in material composition and performance. A concrete driveway is engineered for lasting durability and versatile design options, while an asphalt driveway is more economical initially, yet demands increased maintenance over time. Concrete surfaces provide extensive aesthetic choices and an extended lifespan, making them a strong investment for high-traffic areas.
A concrete driveway endures for 25 to 30 years with proper maintenance and installation. A concrete driveway lasts long because its durable composition and robust construction provide excellent resistance to wear and weather. High-quality installation, regular cleaning, and timely sealing all contribute to extending its lifespan and maintaining performance over decades.