JLB pours and finishes concrete across Story County, Iowa — driveways, patios, sidewalks, stamped and stained flatwork, pool decks, retaining walls, and more — serving Nevada and the surrounding towns.
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Towns we pour in across Story County: Colo, Cambridge, Collins, and Kelley.
Need foundation repair or basement waterproofing instead? Visit the Story County foundation & waterproofing hub.
Two Ways to Pay Over Time
12 Months Same As Cash
Pay the full balance within 12 months and you pay no interest.
5 Years at 6.99% APR
A lower monthly payment, spread over 60 months.
On approved credit. Ask for full terms at your free estimate.
No need to put the project off another season.
A new concrete driveway in Story County only stays flat if the clay sub-base beneath it is properly excavated and compacted. JLB pours durable, correctly jointed driveways built to resist the cracking and heaving that Iowa freeze-thaw cycles cause. We size the slab thickness to the use, whether it's a single-family home in Nevada or a rural drive near Kelley.
Outdoor living is part of life across Story County, and a well-built concrete patio gives you a stable, low-maintenance surface for it. We prepare the ground to limit clay-driven movement and finish patios in broom, smooth, or decorative textures. Proper drainage is built in so water sheds away from the house rather than collecting against it.
Cracked or uneven sidewalks are a common sight on Story County's older lots, where clay shifting and tree roots take their toll. JLB pours new walkways with the right base prep and control joints to keep them level and safe. We also match grade and slope to meet local standards and shed water cleanly.
Stamped concrete lets Story County homeowners get the look of brick, slate, or natural stone for patios, walkways, and entries at a fraction of the cost. We form, color, and stamp the slab on a stable base so the decorative finish holds up to Iowa winters. Each project is sealed to protect the pattern and color from freeze-thaw wear.
A concrete pool deck around a Story County backyard pool needs slip resistance, drainage, and resistance to the clay movement below. JLB builds pool decks with textured or decorative finishes that stay cool and safe underfoot. We grade the surface so splash-out and rain drain away from the pool and the home's foundation.
Stained concrete turns plain slabs into rich, finished surfaces for Story County garages, basements, patios, and interiors. We apply acid or water-based stains that penetrate the concrete for color that won't peel like paint. The finish is sealed for durability against traffic and moisture common in central Iowa homes.
The rolling terrain and clay soils around Story County make retaining walls valuable for managing grade and runoff. JLB engineers and pours concrete retaining walls with proper footings, drainage, and reinforcement so they hold back soil through saturated spring conditions. A correctly built wall protects landscaping and keeps water moving away from structures.
For Story County homeowners adding a backyard pool, JLB handles the concrete and groundwork that make the project succeed. We prepare the site, account for the area's expansive clay, and pour the structural concrete and surrounding deck as a coordinated build. Doing the soil and concrete work right up front prevents the settling and cracking that plague poorly planned installations.
Commercial properties serving Story County's businesses and institutions need parking lots that carry heavy loads without cracking apart. JLB pours concrete lots with engineered bases, proper slab thickness, and drainage planning suited to local clay. Concrete outlasts asphalt under Iowa's freeze-thaw stress and stands up to years of traffic.
Story County's agricultural and research economy depends on warehouses and industrial buildings with floors that can take the punishment. We pour flat, durable, properly jointed industrial slabs designed for forklift traffic, equipment loads, and heavy use. Correct sub-base preparation and finishing keep the floor level and crack-resistant over its working life.
Accessible entrances are a requirement for many Story County businesses, public buildings, and homes adapting for mobility needs. JLB pours ADA-compliant concrete ramps with the correct slope, width, landings, and surface texture. We build them to meet code while integrating cleanly with existing walkways and entries.
Two Ways to Pay for It
12 Months Same As Cash
Pay the full balance within 12 months and you pay no interest.
Best if you can pay it off within a year.
5 Years at 6.99% APR
A lower monthly payment, spread over 60 months.
Best for bigger projects.
On approved credit. Ask for full terms at your free estimate.
No need to put the project off another season.
Yes. JLB's own concrete crew works throughout Story County and the surrounding Des Moines metro — driveways, patios, sidewalks, stamped and stained concrete, pool decks, retaining walls, and more. Every job is handled in-house from subgrade prep through the final finish. Call (515) 717-8560 for a free estimate.
Central Iowa runs roughly 100-120 freeze-thaw cycles a winter on the Des Moines Lobe. JLB uses 5-7% air-entrained mixes, places control joints correctly, compacts the subgrade, and sets structural footings below the 42-inch frost line so flatwork resists scaling, cracking, and heave.
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A free on-site estimate tells you exactly what your concrete project in Story County takes — and what it costs. Call (515) 717-8560.