Rusty completed our circular driveway this week - and we couldn't be happier. He was the only contractor that helped us out with some random HOA requests, before we were even able to commit to working with him. He was up front with all cost considerations, including worst case scenario issues, so we knew the full best case and worst case range going in to the project (and not surprisingly, we came in somewhere in the middle, the additional costs were all associated to city requirements associated to the permit). The project timeline was great, they made incredible progress on all days where the weather cooperated, and he kept us informed of next steps every step of the way. I couldn't recommend Rusty highly enough. We talked to 4-5 contractors that were happy to do an estimate and let us figure everything else out, Rusty provided the above and beyond service that we absolutely had to have just to get the project started. Great contractor, great person. (in photos, the concrete is still curing, so it hasn't settled into it's long-term consistent color...) read more

Rusty Crain Concrete & Excavation - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Bertram, Texas

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Absolute best work we've ever had done. Rusty Crain Concrete & Excavation poured concrete for our pergola/pool and did landscaping work that consisted of a thin concrete barrier with stones and pavers, along with grass. The finished product is exactly what we asked and envisioned. I felt informed by Rusty on everything that was happening, every step of the way. I can't recommend Rusty and his crew enough. read more

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Listen to me: Hire Rusty Crain Concrete & Excavation for any concrete work and/or landscaping you need for your home or business. I was building a pool in my backyard earlier this year (February 2021), and after the pool was put in place, I had to wait for my pool builder's concrete crew to secure the concrete and have availability to pour the concrete decking. Fast-forward to July, and there was still no movement on completing the project. Rusty and his crew then stepped in and were pouring concrete within a week of contacting him. My backyard was a fiberglass pool surrounded by a huge gravel pit before Rusty got involved - and as I write this in late October of 2021, it still may have been without Rusty's connections and expertise. Pictures of the before-and-after are attached to this review. I cannot say enough good things about Rusty and the people who work for him (Alonzo and Alfredo are unbelievable and INCREDIBLY good at what they do). They framed and poured my pool deck - and broke down the forms - all in 1 day. It looks so good! While they were finishing up on the concrete, I asked Rusty if he could recommend any good landscaper to help turn the rest of my yard into a livable space - and he said, "Yeah... ME." So, we talked over the vision I had for my backyard, and he came back a little while after the deck was finished to take measurements and sketch out a plan. When I tell you that the completed project was EXACTLY as I envisioned it in my head, I'm being 100% honest. He truly is a magician with a concrete wand. (Pictures of the landscaping, pavers, river rocks, and zoysia grass before-and-after also attached to this review). Here's the deal: We all are apprehensive about having contract work done on our home or business. It's nerve-wracking and we don't want to get ripped-off on a job - especially if it turns out we don't like it. Rusty is not the cheapest guy out there, and for good reason. He will explain every detail, be there at the site every single day, be able to change things on the fly to make sure you're totally happy, and he'll come back and check on the completed job as often as you'd like until you're comfortable or just have any questions about how things turned out. I honestly could not be happier with the work he did for me. There's not a tangible price I can put on peace of mind. Just to put a tidy little bow on this review about Rusty Crain: his wife is a literal competitive body builder; his oldest son is a veteran and served as an active-duty Marine; his other son was an undersized middle-linebacker in high school who set the school record for total tackles in a single game his Senior year. He and his entire family do not know the definition of "half-ass" or "just good enough". The attitude, dedication, and pride he puts into his work is the "fine print" in his deals - and that's WAY more important than the sticker price. I will be using him--and only him--for any concrete or landscaping work I need in the future. Thank you, Rusty Craaaain! read more

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Rusty was awesome!! Our initial patio design turned out to be over our budget. Rusty worked with us and helped us come up with a design we liked even better. He was very prompt and you can tell he really cares and takes pride in the quality of his work. If you want your job done right, within budget and on time Rusty Crain Concrete & Excavation is the only way to go. read more

Rusty and his team are Great hard working professionals. Didn't waste any time to get our patio and project completed in an INCREDIBLY short notice. It was done very well and I would recommend him to anyone needing any concrete type work done. I will be using him in the future for other projects as well. Great stand up guy! read more

I needed a foundation poured for a new home I was building in the middle of nowhere, TX. Struggling to find anyone local, I expanded my search in a 2 hour radius and found Rusty. Living 3+ hours away from my build, I was never able to meet up with Rusty in person, and that added to my anxiety about knowing not only what kind of work will he do, but also What I got was a fabulous foundation with tremendous communication throughout the process. He sent pictures throughout the process. Additionally, as I have zero expertise in concrete, he helped advise me on several things to consider that should have been brought up by my builder, but weren't, and would have been big issues if I didn't address them initially. Rusty even answered more questions months later when I reached out to him again. Highly recommend Rusty and his team! read more

Rusty is known in the greater Leander area for doing great work, with a great deal of character and honesty. Rusty has not only done top notch professional work for me and some of my acquaintances, but he is also actively involved in many charitable causes in the community. His many hours of work and great generosity has left a lasting mark on the community, from youth football and baseball to being an influential player in the creation and development of the new Glenn High School Athletic Booster Club. Whenever there is a need in our community, Rusty is at the front of the line to help. It is the same way he conducts business. I could not recommend him more highly as both a concrete man and a community partner. read more

Rusty is a great dependable guy. Showed up for estimate for my new patio on a Saturday exactly when he said he would even in the rain. Good estimate. Crew was great. Professional. Answers when you call. Patio looks great. read more