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
KGS Concrete 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.
"I was looking for someone to do a patio in my backyard. Kevin was very informative and he answered all my questions. He replies in a timely manner. He did a great job with the patio. I would definitely recommend KGS CONCRETE."
Shelley G on March 2022
KGS Concrete 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.
"I was looking for someone to do a patio in my backyard. Kevin was very informative and he answered all my questions. He replies in a timely manner. He did a great job with the patio. I would definitely recommend KGS CONCRETE."
Shelley G on March 2022
Welcome to 4-Belt Concrete & Masonry, LLP. We are the experts when it comes to residential concrete and masonry. Our reputation for quality work, responsiveness, and competitive pricing has been the primary factor in our success. We are committed to client satisfaction in which we serve the client from the developmental stages of a project to final completion.
"Heimuli did a great job. He came and gave me a fair quote. He got to work as soon as I signed the contract and finished my project in just a couple of days. I will hire him for any concrete I need in the future. "
Mark S on April 2025
Welcome to 4-Belt Concrete & Masonry, LLP. We are the experts when it comes to residential concrete and masonry. Our reputation for quality work, responsiveness, and competitive pricing has been the primary factor in our success. We are committed to client satisfaction in which we serve the client from the developmental stages of a project to final completion.
"Heimuli did a great job. He came and gave me a fair quote. He got to work as soon as I signed the contract and finished my project in just a couple of days. I will hire him for any concrete I need in the future. "
Mark S on April 2025
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
Royal Kingdom Masonry LLC is a local family owned and operated business. We have over 15 years of experience We strive for quality, cleanliness and efficiency in all projects we take on. We have the expertise you need to make your vision a reality! We pride ourselves in giving great service from the initial estimation stages to the final product. Our valued customers is at top priority. Complete Customer satisfaction is what we aim for in all we do. We look forward to exceeding your expectations on your concrete project. No job is too big or too small, just give us a call! WE PROVIDE A FULL RANGE OF CONCRETE & MASONRY SERVICES- *CEMENT WORK *EXPOSED AGGREGATE *SIDEWALKS *DRIVEWAYS *RETAINING WALLS *BRICK *PAVING *WALLS *STAIRS *RV Pads *Patio *FOOTING & SLABS *FOUNDATION AND SO MUCH MORE!!
"I overpaid by $2500. Shop around, dont end up like me in buyers remorse. After I verbally agreed to hire Royal Kingdom, they came barrelling in. Then another company I had contacted got back to me to late and I overpaid these guys. They also put up a small retain wall around my tree. It's uneven, lack of thorough clean up little rocks scattered in my dirt under tree! For the price I pd. expected better performance/quality. You should allow photos so I could show you..."
Vicky F on July 2024
Royal Kingdom Masonry LLC is a local family owned and operated business. We have over 15 years of experience We strive for quality, cleanliness and efficiency in all projects we take on. We have the expertise you need to make your vision a reality! We pride ourselves in giving great service from the initial estimation stages to the final product. Our valued customers is at top priority. Complete Customer satisfaction is what we aim for in all we do. We look forward to exceeding your expectations on your concrete project. No job is too big or too small, just give us a call! WE PROVIDE A FULL RANGE OF CONCRETE & MASONRY SERVICES- *CEMENT WORK *EXPOSED AGGREGATE *SIDEWALKS *DRIVEWAYS *RETAINING WALLS *BRICK *PAVING *WALLS *STAIRS *RV Pads *Patio *FOOTING & SLABS *FOUNDATION AND SO MUCH MORE!!
"I overpaid by $2500. Shop around, dont end up like me in buyers remorse. After I verbally agreed to hire Royal Kingdom, they came barrelling in. Then another company I had contacted got back to me to late and I overpaid these guys. They also put up a small retain wall around my tree. It's uneven, lack of thorough clean up little rocks scattered in my dirt under tree! For the price I pd. expected better performance/quality. You should allow photos so I could show you..."
Vicky F on July 2024
With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We handle all of your concrete needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Evolution Contractors, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"We had our job scheduled. When the day came to start, no one showed up. I called, text and emailed for three days straight, with no response. I finally got a call, he had a family emergency, I understand that, he said my team is finishing another job, and will be there next week. The following week, no one showed. After more calls, texts, emails, finally got a answer, they would be there the next monday. They actually showed up. If you want your contractor to communicate with you, this is not the company to choose."
Gordon H on September 2024
With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We handle all of your concrete needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Evolution Contractors, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"We had our job scheduled. When the day came to start, no one showed up. I called, text and emailed for three days straight, with no response. I finally got a call, he had a family emergency, I understand that, he said my team is finishing another job, and will be there next week. The following week, no one showed. After more calls, texts, emails, finally got a answer, they would be there the next monday. They actually showed up. If you want your contractor to communicate with you, this is not the company to choose."
Gordon H on September 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
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"It is a family ran business, which they have been around for awhile and shows in the workmanship of the product. Had Steps, railing, patio, and cement along the side of house installed. The crew was exceptionally friendly and didn't waste valuable time just standing around. The owner John, ALWAYS returned my calls, that is extremely rare these days."
Nancy M on July 2022
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"It is a family ran business, which they have been around for awhile and shows in the workmanship of the product. Had Steps, railing, patio, and cement along the side of house installed. The crew was exceptionally friendly and didn't waste valuable time just standing around. The owner John, ALWAYS returned my calls, that is extremely rare these days."
Nancy M on July 2022
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
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.