Concrete work in Altoona
Altoona is in Polk County, about 9 miles from downtown Des Moines and inside the area we work. We come measure on site, usually in the evening, and the estimate is free.
Before you replace concrete in Altoona
Altoona says property owners are responsible for maintaining the public sidewalks next to their property, citing Iowa Code 364.12 and Altoona City Code Chapter 136.
Source: Altoona Sidewalk Program – Property Owner's Responsibility
Altoona's Sidewalk Repair Guide requires a replaced sidewalk panel to be 4 inches thick, or 6 inches thick when the panel is in the driveway area.
Source: Altoona Sidewalk Repair Guide (Updated 2023) – Replacing the panel
Altoona's Sidewalk Repair Guide does not accept patching as a sidewalk repair. Grinding is allowed case by case, only if the Building Official approves it before work starts.
Source: Altoona Sidewalk Repair Guide (Updated 2023) – Unacceptable Repairs
Read on the city’s official website on September 13, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the city before work starts.
What we do in Altoona
Concrete Driveways
We tear out the old one, prep the base and pour a driveway built for Iowa winters.
Commercial Parking Lots
Tear-out and replacement of commercial concrete lots, with drainage planned first.
Concrete Steps
Steps and stoops with consistent risers, poured to code.
Concrete Floors
Garage, basement and shop floors, finished flat and level.
Concrete Footings
Footings and foundation work sized for what goes on top.
Retaining Walls
Walls that hold a grade and drain properly behind.
Concrete Demolition
Breaking out old concrete and hauling it off.