Concrete work in Ankeny
Ankeny is in Polk County, about 10 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 Ankeny
Ankeny's single-family residential sidewalk and driveway guidelines say a permit is required to remove, build or rebuild a sidewalk or driveway inside the public right-of-way.
Source: Ankeny SFD Residential Guidelines – City Sidewalk & Driveway (handout)
Under Ankeny Code Section 152.05, the City Council may give the property owner 30 days' certified-mail notice to fix an unmaintained sidewalk. If the work is not done, the city may do it and charge the cost to the property.
Source: Ankeny Code of Ordinances, Sec. 152.05 Failure to Maintain Sidewalks
Under Ankeny Code Section 152.08, sidewalks repaired, replaced or built under the city's sidewalk chapter must follow the City's standard specifications, and the work is subject to the Public Works Director's inspection and approval.
Source: Ankeny Code of Ordinances, Sec. 152.08 Sidewalk Standards
Ankeny's single-family residential guidelines limit a driveway to 24 feet wide at the sidewalk (some plats allow only 14 feet), and two driveways serving the same property must be at least 20 feet apart.
Source: Ankeny SFD Residential Guidelines – City Sidewalk & Driveway (handout)
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 Ankeny
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.