Concrete work in Urbandale
Urbandale 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 Urbandale
Urbandale's code (Sec. 99.080) requires anyone who wants to build, rebuild or repair a sidewalk in the city to apply for a city permit before starting work.
Source: Urbandale Code of Ordinances, Sec. 99.080 Permit Required
Urbandale's Sidewalks page says the homeowner whose property adjoins a sidewalk is responsible for getting it repaired or replaced, paying either directly or through an assessment.
Source: City of Urbandale, Sidewalks (Homeowner Responsibilities)
Urbandale's 2026 Supplemental Specifications amend the SUDAS Standard Specifications and replace SUDAS driveway Figures 7030.101 and 7030.102 and sidewalk Figure 7030.204 with Urbandale versions.
Source: City of Urbandale Supplemental Specifications to SUDAS, 2026 Edition (PDF)
Under Urbandale's code (Sec. 99.084), whoever builds or repairs a sidewalk must call for a city inspection once the subgrade is at the city's grade and the forms are set, and again when it is finished.
Source: Urbandale Code of Ordinances, Sec. 99.084 Sidewalk Inspections
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 Urbandale
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.