I loved working with Robert. He's honest, upfront, and no frills. He wrote the price down on a spare piece of paper and told me he didn't expect to be paid until the work was done. His team did a wonderful job. I would recommend Robert to anyone! read more

Can not say enough good things about this company. I am a business owner. They are a ten out of ten. They had complete experience and know every end of the business. They are efficient and they are even courteous. After I paid for the job, I was warmly thanked by the owner and founder. Every employee was warm and friendly. They valued the fact that I chose their company. They finished the job the same day. When I first asked for an estimate, the owner came out to see my driveway and talk with me, a few hours after my call. He scheduled the work in two weeks. I have a number of houses and this is the second time I hired Austin Conrete Construction. Their work was done without any problems or mistakes. If I had a hundred properties, I would hire them for every one of them. Their price is also reasonable. read more

We had our patio extended and the concrete work came out amazing. The craftsmanship is top-notch, the finish is smooth and clean, and the entire space completely transformed our backyard. The crew was professional, punctual, and easy to work with from start to finish. Highly recommend if you're looking for quality concrete work, you won't be disappointed. read more

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I scheduled a service for driveway repair and they no showed without any follow up. not much else to say. read more

Very happy with Austin Concrete Construction. Family business, knowledgeable, professional, reasonable price, pride in workmanship. Robert is great. They are all great. They rebuilt my driveway. Was a little complex, changed boundaries a little, needed drain access fixtures cast in place. I paid attention to their process and work, but didn't feel any need to correct anything. Result is clean, slopes properly for drainage. No surprises. The main people working on site spoke English. I could query what is going on today, what they need, what challenges they have, what is the schedule looking forward, and get clear answers. They are concrete pros, not landscapers. If they have extra dirt left over, rather than have them spread it, you might want to do it yourself after they finish. read more

I was looking to add some concrete steps to my back porch a few months ago. Austin Concrete Construction came out to give me a free estimate, then put in the steps a few weeks later, showing up according to schedule both times. The steps look good, and the price was on the lower end of the range of other estimates I got. I'd use them again. read more

Very responsive to our questions!! In addition, answered some questions not directly related to our issue.. read more

I contacted them for a bid and they have suddenly become totally unreachable by phone and text

Great experience having Robert and his crew fill in our sunken living room. They were on-time, courteous, and really took the time to get the job done right, including listening to my concerns. The job came out great, and they'll be my first call for future projects. Thanks, guys! read more

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They returned my phone call promptly and came out for an estimate very quickly. The job was done well, we're happy with the results, and I was pleased that they also buried a couple of hooks into one of the pads they poured for us, so we could tie down things that might have a tendency to sail away in the high winds we sometimes get in the backyard. The crew was very polite, they worked like crazy even though it was BLAZING hot back there. Robert (the owner I think) is everything Austin, if you've read any other reviews yes he does show up in bare feet, but he was wearing a mask (for covid, if you're reading this a year from now and are like "a mask?") and that's all I really cared about. I read a review here someone wrote a few years back that mentioned that "Robert doesn't do phones", he definitely does phones now, was quick to call me back every time I called (but I guess it's email he doesn't "do" now, I mean, if it's his own business, he can "do" whatever makes him money I guess). We still went with these guys because of a neighbor's very high recommendation and photos, along with all the yelp reviews. The price quoted was fair, the work was done well, and very quickly. It's always good to know someone who does good work, we'll be calling them again. read more

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The Russo family all participate in laying of the concrete. It's almost a religious experience to see the family all working together under the guidance of their father (and grandfather), Robert Russo. The team does outstanding concrete work at a really great price. They were a joy to have at my house replacing my driveway. read more

I found Austin Concrete Construction years ago on Yelp. We had them bid on a project we never ended up doing. It had nothing to do with their bid; we simply sold our home. Fast forward a few years, our new home needed the driveway to be widened. You could not pass two cars if one was in the garage and another in the driveway, despite being a 2-car garage. Robert came out to the house in his signature barefoot attire. We walked through the project, he took some measurements and told me he'd be in touch with a quote. The quote was reasonable, given how thick and strong the concrete had to be (support a diesel truck). He gave me some upcoming dates and we locked one down. Robert has been specializing in residential concrete for Austinites since the 70s. His son and two other employees have been with him since the early 90s. They are a staple in our community. And for good reason. They arrived on time (8:15 AM) and ready to go. They had the form and rebar ready to go by lunchtime. The concrete truck showed up at 12:30 and was gone by 1 PM. The finishing work and forms were removed around 2:30 PM. As promised, this was a 1-day job for exactly what was quoted. They walked me through how the new section was reinforced and attached to the existing driveway. They also helped slope it to drain water properly. Despite being towards the side of the property and abutting the fence, they still did the finish work on the sides of the new slab. Best of all, they helped accommodate our 8-month old daughter's handprint into the concrete. They thanked us for our business, cleaned up every last bit of debris, and were on their way before 3 PM. I have nothing but great things to say and recommend you use them for your concrete needs. The price is fair and the work is exceptional. read more

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Robert and his crew are the best! Way back they installed paths and a patio in my backyard. Their work stands the test of time and still looks great! I needed to redo my driveway and knew Robert was the one to call. Every time it rained my driveway flooded and I had to wear high water waders to get to my car and mailbox. Robert studied the situation and figured out a way to redo the driveway so it would drain and not need pumps. The original driveway had not been installed using rebar and had gradually sunk in the middle and that's where the water pooled and spread. Robert is an expert craftsman and his crew is very professional and polite. One of his men, Michael, went out of his way to help me find keys I had dropped! Robert is the only one I'll call for my concrete needs! read more

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Home ownership is a blessing that comes with many special joys & burdens. Unless you're an old school renaissance man like my dad, you as a home owner must eventually face the crap-shoot of hiring someone (if you're lucky, an honest & skilled craftsman) to build or repair something on your property. Unfortunately, we have learned the hard-way on several occasions that on any kind of home improvement project you undertake, something can & will go wrong. It's going to take at least twice as much time as you thought to complete (because the workers will only show up every 3rd day), it's going to cost you twice as much money as you had budgeted, and the final outcome is going to be below your original modest expectations, which by this time, you will have thrown out the window, willing to accept just about anything to get the dang project complete so that you can once again use that part of your house and get back to life-before-the-project. We'd been living in our home for about 6 years before we finally had the courage (and savings) to undertake our biggest home improvement project to date -- getting a concrete driveway installed. All these years, we've been driving, parking, and walking on caliche (dusty white rocks, for you non-geologists) every day, twisting our ankles and tearing up our high heels (okay, that was probably just me), and creating dust clouds with every pass in and out of the yard. With the arrival of our son, we knew the day was coming when learning to ride a tricycle would require a smoother surface, but so many bad experiences with contractors and handymen made us dread the prospect of tearing up our front yard. After doing extensive research online, with Angie's List, and with friends in the building industry, we selected 3 businesses to come out for bids. Of those, Robert Russo of Austin Concrete Construction gave us the best price per square foot, offered better materials for reinforcing the slabs, and promised (weather permitting) to be finished in a week. It was a rare pleasure to deal with Austin Concrete. Robert was true to his word and personally supervised the job. He was first to arrive and last to leave each day, and except for the couple of rainy days, he and his crew were working on our driveway every consecutive weekday until the job was done. He helped us design the best layout for the 3,800 square foot project, and his decades of experience were an advantage when foul weather meant shifting priorities and activities of the workers dealing with such an unforgiving medium as fresh concrete. We got a kick out of watching Robert pad around the yard each day in bare feet, like some kind of Zen master who was communicating with the earth and the concrete, coaxing it into doing his bidding. If you look at the website and see a shirtless, gray-haired man working a machine that pats down wet concrete, that's Robert. He's gotta be over 60 (70?), but his upper body is ripped from the hard physical labor he puts in at his business. He owns and manages the company, but he's out there getting dirty & sweaty with everyone else. He's the kind of man who pays a fair wage and has no trouble keeping a reliable team of employees. Bonus: My two year old son was in awe of the cement mixer trucks and all the other machinery, and Robert & his crew were very patient with him. Robert even set up a play area so that our boy could do some of his own work smoothing out some cement. read more

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I was given Robert's name from a friend who had had a few patios poured by Austin Concrete. He came out and gave me a quote the next day and even hipped me to the fact that I could increase the size of the pour and it would not cost much more since you pay for the concrete by the truck load. My patio was in the back of the house, a good bit away from the driveway and I thought that would mean renting a concrete pumper, but to my surprise, all of the concrete was brought in by wheel barrow and Robert and his crew of about seven quickly and efficiently trucked the concrete in and had it professionally finished in just a few hours. Robert uses a sturdy mix of a rebar grid and a thicker layer with extra reinforcement around the edge. It blends seamlessly with my existing patio and I am so happy with the result. The price was very reasonable and I will definitely trust Robert and crew with my next project. Trust the barefoot concrete guy with your next concrete job! read more

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Just as advertised! Great guy to work with that knows his concrete. Was able to add an additional concrete area to the original job I had quoted and not sections turned out perfect. Will recommend and refer in the future. read more

The bare footed Robert and his crew have always completed solid work for our property. This is the second time we've had them complete work for us and we will not hesitate to call on them again for more concrete work. Robert and his crew offered input to improve upon our ideas and honestly executed while staying on budget. One of the crew accidentally broke some of our (inexpensive) yard art and quickly let us know so that we were not surprised. It was an honest mistake and we appreciated the communication. This is a good crew that completes good work on time, and within budget. read more

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They did a great job with our drive way and some stairs around an existing patio! Very professional and nice crew. They made suggestions on how we could make things look better and graded the driveway so it drains really nicely. Would recommend to anybody and would use them again. read more

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I contacted around 6 contractors when I decided to build a 20x12 concrete patio extension. Robert and his crew's bid came right in the middle of the pack, but still had all the promises/techniques as the more expensive guys, so I went with him. Robert came THE NEXT DAY after calling him, I told him all my plans about eventually adding a pergola and he explained everything very thoroughly. Double rebar reinforced edging means my patio will be able to hold up the weight of my pergola, and this was already included in his quote! other guys wanted to add $$$ to the quote for reinforced border. To be clear, Austin Concrete Construction are a no frills kinda company, I got my quote handwritten on a piece of paper. They do not offer stuff like stamping, staining, warranty etc... But talk to Robert about it, he gave me awesome suggestions and guaranteed his work. I will 100% be back later for other cement projects :) read more

I found out about Austin concrete through a Google search and saw the many Yelp reviews so I thought to give them a call for a free quote. Robert was easy to deal with and gave us an estimate in person a day or so after my initial phone call. After I approved the quoted price, he set an estimated start date of about 10 days or so. A few days later, I received a call on Sunday afternoon asking if he and the crew could start the project on Wednesday. That was earlier than expected, but I was happy to get my 10' X 10' back patio slab flattened and increased in size. The crew started the work around 0945 and the cement truck showed up at around 11:30. They removed a portion of my fence to ease in the back and forth wheelbarrow trips with cement and they replaced the fence upon completion. From start to cleanup, it was roughly 4.5 hours. Everyone worked well together as I had taken many pictures throughout the processes as I was walking around during the whole patio transformation. I would recommend Robert and his crew to anyone....they were easy and friendly to deal with. read more

Austin Concrete Construction - Austin Concrete Construction did a great job expanding my back 10' X 10' patio to a 10' X 20' new patio. Great crew and job! Recommended!! - Landscaping Near Me

Couldn't be more pleased. Robert stuck to the original quote, and I know they had to use additional concrete. Plus, this job was under a deck in the back yard, and they had to wheelbarrow from the street a long way up and down steep terrain. Also, it was super-hot and humid, and they squeezed the job in a pretty tight window despite the pending storms. No rescheduling, no upcharge, job done in one day. Custom job with several challenges given existing structures, and they worked with me to make sure it was done the best way structurally, and to my liking. Crew was nice, friendly, and courteous, and he and his son were both on-site the whole time. read more

Robert and his team did a great job in extending our patio. Even more important my wife is happy with the work done. read more

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Robert came out to provide an estimate on patio work. He was very transparent and even showed me a way to do some of the project by myself so I could save money. I would highly recommend his services. read more

Back in June of this year I had some foundation repair work done in a house in Austin. As a result of the work the property ended up with a change in elevation between the garage/entryway and the driveway which included an original drainage system that also suffered some damage. So the problem I had was to find someone to repave with correct angles and elevations to make it practical to drive on, avoid rainwater retention and maintain the aesthetics of the property. I called several contractors to get their opinions and suggested solutions. Robert's plan was simple and the cost was reasonable, plus the reviews on this site and others, helped me decide to go with him. The work was done as presented and with good weather he actually finished a day in advance. Not living in the house I drove up to receive the job and was happy to see that 2 of the 3 requirements were met. The 3rd one was related to the rainfall so I had to wait for a good downpour prior to posting this review. With the rains Austin has had recently mainly due to Harvey, my son who lives in the house confirmed that the water is draining as expected, away from the house. I must say that based on everything I went through with Robert and his company, I totally recommend them as a reliable and experienced company. I am so glad with the decision I made. read more

Claims he doesn't like to use phone and that his quote would be much higher than others and that he knew we wouldn't call him back. After getting other quotes, he was right, his quote was 3X that of others. Wow,... read more

Shannon is correct... Robert and his crew were AMAZING. My driveway looks awesome and perfectly fits with the garage at one end and the existing curb-cut and preexisting ramp at the other end. It looks beautiful. And they even did some extra work to ensure that my oak tree doesn't damage the sidewalk over time. Super nice guys... like concrete artists... actually, Robert's son (who is part of the crew) is an art graduate from UT and approaches each job like a work of art. I couldn't be happier with the guys, their honesty, their work, and their disposition throughout. Great guys. Great work. Thanks Robert. (and a shout out to Shannon for the recommendation). read more

These guys are amazing. Definitely a family operation going on here. The owner and patriarch, Robby brought out a crew of about 7 guys for my 360 sq. foot foundation for my music studio. Two of the workers are actually his sons. He told me today that he used to give his sons little tiny wheelbarrows full of concrete when they were 5 years old so that they could help on the job. Their lifelong experience definitely showed today when they were troweling and smoothing down the slab. I'm doing a stained concrete floor, so it had to be really smooth and and attractive, and they totally nailed it. As some of the other folks mentioned, don't be unimpressed when Robby shows up at your house to do an estimate barefoot and possibly shirtless. This must be his secret way of filtering out the uppity clients! Note: I had another company offer me a bid lower than Robby's and was initially going to go with them. They showed up for their first day of work and then changed their tune to a price $1,200 higher. At that point I called Robby and went with him. So bear in mind that if another company outbids Robby, there is a possible bait & switch situation brewing. I could type all day about these guys. But I won't. Call them, you'll see. read more

I needed a 12'x12' foundation for a shed. I found these guys on Yelp. The aforementioned barefoot concrete guru showed up with his remarkably affable team promptly at 8am, had a quick discussion on the details of the job, leveled it, trenched the wall supports, framed it, reinforced it, poured it, screeded it, sunk the j-bolts, floated it, and we were done in the afternoon, easily, as promised, in 103° heat. These guys know what they're doing, work well as a team, and are pretty funny, to boot. They have that relaxed demeanor of a group that has seen it all, and simply doesn't make mistakes. And the price is right on the money, with the extra effort to do the job right thrown in for free. The verbal quote on the phone was exactly what I wrote the check for. I couldn't recommend the guys, or their work, any more highly. Sometimes it's nice to work with the level of pro that transcends matching uniforms, sparkly new equipment, and, as it turns out occasionally, shoes. read more

Was looking to widen my driveway on both sides so people didn't have to step onto the grass or dirt when getting out of the car. I did a bunch of searching online for reviews of local concrete contractors, fearing the worst. I was struck by the consistent reviews about Austin Concrete Construction. The entire job transpired just like everyone else had noted. Quote (not estimate)! One day job as promised. Finished product looks good. They were a well oiled machine that obviously had worked together for years. Rain butted into the schedule but it seems everyone got shifted so I didn't lose my place in line. I had another use for the dirt and grass dug out for the driveway expansion and Robert made sure the crew did minimum damage to my freshly rained on yard when they transported the diggings to the designated area. I am now the envy of all my neighbors with their narrow little skinny driveways. As a bonus to the world of archaeology The diggers found a pull-tab Coors can, a metal screw top Dr. Pepper made of GLASS!, and a ring of undetermined composition that appeared to be a remnant of the alien invasion of 1979. ACC is highly recommended. read more

The team from ACC was awesome. These guys know their stuff and they genuinely wanted to deliver a quality result. Good family business, showed up when they said they would and charged what I was quoted. Can't imagine I'll need concrete work again but if I do I won't hesitate to call them back! read more

Austin Concrete Construction - Patio slab, started at 830am and finished by 2pm! - Landscaping Near Me

Thanksgiving ? With the fam ? At MY house? My itty, bitty, teeny, tiny house? Sure, why of course, that would be totally fun. Yay! Uhm... other than I'm not sure where to put all these people. I know, howz bout this is the excuse to finally decide to put the concrete patio off the side of the house and we just hope it doesn't rain! yelp....google....craigslist....yelp....google....craigslist... searching for a concrete contractor with good references. . . This crew is a well-oiled machine of fantastic professionalism. The team worked together in a way that can only be described as a dance. The patio has been up for four years now and it is as perfect as the day it was poured. The patio involved needing to accommodate a clean out thingie, and so I looked around for a gizmo that could be utilized in an unconventional way to secure the clean out and still allow access. Some contractors dislike off-label uses for objects. Not them - they helped problem solve and embraced the solution. Again - four years later and all is still great. Not a thing I'd change. I'd totally call them again in the future. read more

I've dealt with a lot of contractors over the years for jobs large and small, but nothing prepared me for the difference between the lo-key gent who showed up to give me an estimate (Robert) and the army of skilled workers who arrived at the designated time and completed my job from start to finish in a morning-- from breaking up and lifting out the existing, damaged concrete slabs to pouring and leveling a new set of slabs. And these guys cleaned up better than I could! Price= very reasonable; crew= responsible and professional; highly recommended. My thanks to Robert and crew! read more

There's a reason for all the five-star reviews. On time for the estimate (even came out on a Saturday morning), provided suggestions to go along with my request, gave me a very fair price, crew showed up on time and we're done by the time I got home. Very professional, well priced and highly recommended. read more

Robert, his sons and his crew, transformed a motley mix of surfaces on our back patio into a single gorgeous floor. They took the time to explore options -- making sure the height clearance above, fall of the patio to keep off rain water, and depth of the "cap" would all work. They consulted with me about different solutions in understandable language. It was so good, I had them do the front porch as well. The price was more than reasonable and well within the price range I expected. I highly recommend their work. You feel like you've been taken care of those who have a real work ethic. read more

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I had intended to write this review several years ago, but now I think it is valuable as a testament to the time tested quality of his work. In Nov. 2009, I had a 20x20 slab for a garage formed and poured by David. Today, there are no cracks or sags, it has held up well. It cost me $2,800, I am sure that it is more now, but that was very reasonable even 5 years ago. I was very happy with his work and how quickly he got it done, as well as the site clean-up. I would recommend him. read more

These guys are amazing. They just completed a new sidewalk and driveway for my house to update the look and to improve drainage during heavy rains. They treated my home like their own. They had a clean worksite, they followed safety precautions, and generally speaking I forgot they were even there. Extremely professional group. I would recommend again. read more

Robert and his crew were outstanding. My wife and I received bids from 7 different companies and found that ACC had not only the best pricing but also the best online reviews out of anyone that bid our job. Huge shout out to his team for recommending a couple design changes on the morning of the job that we honestly never considered. We're thrilled with how the job turned out and are incredibly grateful they had the experience and knowledge to make the suggestions they did. Keep up the great work guys! read more

Robert and his crew are total pros. I had an oak tree which lifted a section of my driveway at least 2 inches above grade...enough so that it was a horrible tripping hazard and difficult to drive over in a vehicle. His crew was prompt, professional, friendly and fast! They cut and jack-hammered the problem section, put in new rebar, and repoured perfectly. They cleaned up everything and left my driveway pristine. I would highly recommend. read more

I would hire again. Robert and his crew, including his two sons, descended on my project around 8:30 am and were finished by noon. My project was a footing for a retaining wall as part of a terrace I'm building in my back yard. I already had forms and steel ready for them. Total volume they poured was 9.5 yards and site was about 130 feet from street so a line pump was required. His price was a bit higher than other bids but he was on time and had a quick turnaround. Quality of the concrete was very good. He was super easy to deal with and I appreciate his refreshing candor. He had two helpers go around afterwards and clean up most concrete splatter and waste. For my job I preferred his COD terms rather than giving money up front. COD makes sense to me for one day job but not everyone in town operates like that. read more

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I had a really good experience with Robert and his crew and wanted to share a tip. They recently repaired my driveway, walkway and poured a new patio for me at my home. Some background. We were repairing a situation where my walkway and driveway have literally sunk over 3 inches relative to the slab foundation. There are a number of options and I had assumed that I'd have to demolish and pour an entire driveway costing thousands. I was prepared to spend a small fortune. Probably the most important thing Robert helped me with was finding a simpler, low-cost way to fix my problem without going overboard. And it worked! He has a trustworthy intuition about what will help the customer rather than padding his wallet. His crew showed up on time in the morning to begin work. My job involved more than a little digging, jack-hammering, concrete sawing. They setup the forms squarely and did a good job of the prep work. My situation was a little more complicated because I had several complex angles involved to the sloping nature of my property. Robert did the right thing without me interfering. I'm not sure if someone with less experience would have known what to do. Haul away of my old, demolished concrete was handled efficiently, the same day even though I changed plans on them at the last minute. Same with the delivery of the new concrete. I was impressed how the logistics of this job were handled. I know things don't always go to plan, but they did for me. In the end I was impressed with the quality of the work, using steel rebar throughout. Robert is also a genuine, nice guy. I wish my builder had cared as much about building durable concrete structures as Robert. Highly recommend! read more