This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.
About us
Experience Concrete Design is the best, locally owned, concrete contractor in Hampton Roads. With over a dozen years of experience and certifications Experience Concrete Design will provide top notch concrete services along with the highest level of customer service. We do not sub contract our work out, owner is always on site. Instead of pouring our concrete on dirt or sand which washes away and settles over time we use crushed rock (crush and run) as a sub-base. Next we compact it with a 5000lb compactor to insure perfect sub-base for your structure which insures the longevity of the product.
Business highlights
17 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Driveways, patios, pool decks, walkways, concrete pads, steps, countertops, slabs, footers, additions, retaining walls, decorative concrete, colored concrete, stamped, over 16 patterns and an infinite assortment of colors. We even do pavers!
It well very well. Within estimate, and professionally done.
Description of Work: Yes
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Glenn H.
10/2019
1.0
concrete repair, concrete driveways
 + 0 more
Horrible. I had concerns about the job that was done and got salesmanship and fast talk, so i went and checked with Code Enforcement. I spoke with Permits in Norfolk - they didn't get a permit to perform the work on 10/7/19 - 10/9/19. When the inspector came out the job was not to Code and he made them rip out all the freshly poured concrete and redo it all - AND the inspector has to check the site before they poured the concrete again. The re-pour was done 10/14/19. Holding my breath.
Description of Work: replace lower half of my driveway severely damaged by tree roots.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
$2,762.5
Response from Experience Concrete Design
Sorry your experience with us was that bad it’s not our goal to do things twice it’s actually the first time I’ve had to takeout my Own concrete in over a thousand jobs, maybe 5 years. Once I found out from you that there was no permit for it I sent my wife up to go grab it within two hours of knowing this and actually beat the inspector out to inspect the work. I told you that she was 30 weeks pregnant(And could be due any minute) with twins and because we started your job a few days early because we covered good ground with the great weather and that must’ve been missed. The pressure-treated one by four in your driveway that we are told to put down is code for all cities was not liked by you and you wanted expansion paper even though my contract states it. Inspector said if it was on the right side of the sidewalk it would’ve passed. Because I lost three employees to injuries (shoulder surgery, knee surgery, and one had lung clots) which I told you in the last few months and I’ve got 3 new guys (21,21, and 25 years old) all I would have had to replace was the 15ft long sidewalk. The inspector Said your gutter pan was over 60 years old and was cracked (old damage)for us to replace it Ad well, I did not charge you for that and the other concrete I tore out for free so it would match as well. So doing a job twice (5yards) and replacing 4 more yards of concrete on my dime I was hoping like always to put my customers first and treat your job like my own. Your driveway will not crack or settle. It was a Learning experience for my new young employees that won’t happen again. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Michael M.
09/2019
5.0
concrete repair, concrete driveways
 + 0 more
The job went very smoothly. The guys work diligently for 3 days to complete this large job, which required (3) large concrete trucks to complete. I would hire them again for my next project.
Description of Work: Replace (2) car driveway, replace apron, & add on a 15'x65' addition to side of driveway.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,865
ted R.
06/2019
5.0
stamped concrete
 + -1 more
The process was nearly perfect from beginning to end. They communicated throughout the process, to include sending me video of the form before pouring the concrete. They started and ended the project on schedule and budget. Both projects are awesome and we’re vey happy with the deliverables. Our single negative was the clean up. The heavy equipment displaced grass/dirt leaving 2 or 3 sizable holes to fill. Also, we’re still picking up gravel from the driveway and front yard. However, We would definitely recommend this team!
Description of Work: Install 30x15 patio and 6x10 stamped concrete pads.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,900
Jerrianne / Steve D.
03/2019
5.0
concrete repair, stamped concrete, patios
 + 1 more
Absolutely loved working with Justin and his crew! We highly recommend him for any work to be done.
Description of Work: Freeform style Patio
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,450
Joanne H.
08/2018
5.0
concrete driveways
 + -1 more
Justin and his crew were great. They arrived early and worked late as needed. Very professional and skilled. We have recommended them to friends and neighbors. We will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Extended side driveway to accommodate a 36foot motorhome.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
Jean P.
09/2017
5.0
concrete repair
 + -1 more
Professional contract provided detailing what would be performed amount quoted. Time owner and employees would arrived. Weather permitting when work would be completed. Which was met
Description of Work: New driveway
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Rick F.
06/2017
5.0
concrete driveways
 + -1 more
It went good. He was on time. We got a quote last year, but we weren't able to start the job until this year and they honored the original quote. They are professional and personable.
Description of Work: Poured concrete driveway
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Suzanne M.
06/2017
1.0
concrete repair, concrete driveways
 + 0 more
Hello. I am a school teacher, living and working in this area for 20 years. I've hired a LOT of contractors over these 20 years. But this is the first time I am writing a review to warn people. I honestly, from my heart, would give this company an F for their service and product. Please beware. The process was a nightmare: with the workers "cat calling" my 16 year old daughter, workers pouring concrete over water so it dried with sink holes, they had to tear it out and redo it, then edges were rough, expansion joints not deep enough, and it was poured in 2 separate days so it ended up 2 colors. We ended up taking this company to court; the lawyers had us settle for half pay. That is fine, but the worst of all is the owners arrogance and aggressive personality. Stay away from him. He will charm you at the quote, and then send "his crew" instead of showing up on your job (despite promising to do the work himself), and when it goes wrong he will FIGHT in a very unflattering/nasty manner. Watch out. Do yourself a favor; don't hire this company. There are many others to choose from. Although this company has managed to get an A+ here on Angie's List, I honestly feel it must be padded with fake reviews because how could my experience be so different? The owner will say I was high maintenance, or picky, or he will have a hundred other come-backs, but please realize he is a master manipulator. You cannot trust him. The bottom line is that the driveway is not the finished product it ought to be, it will not last very long, and it won't be long before it will fail and we will have to replace it again. In preparation for the court case, we asked several other concrete companies to come look at it. They asked "WHO did this mess?" With children in college, I have better things to spend my money on than this company's product.
Description of Work: We had existing driveway removed, and a new driveway installed and made larger.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$18
Response from Experience Concrete Design
I came out to your house on June 16 2016 and you told me the project had to be done by July 4 2016 bc of a party being held there and i told i was at least one month out. You then emailed me back June 23 giving me the job but putting me under pressure to have it finished by July 4th. I worked that Friday Saturday and Sunday to have that project completed and for you. While out there you increased the size of your concrete driveway by 50% adding on an extra 800 sqft of concrete that would include us taking down or a half dozen trees that were in the way for you to have extra parking. So we did it, we cut them down and stacked them next to the street and later hauled them away. Then you added an 80 ft long footer in the back yard for a potential wall to be built by your son that we took on as well talking down an old creosote wall. You originally only wanted a stamped concrete driveway then wanted exposed aggregate and couldn't chose which color and switched to normal concrete then back to a colored exposed that a neighbor had down the street. Then wanted me to find a brick mason to lay bricks around the exterior of the driveway. All of these things added time to the project which postponed me from moving forward as for other issue like you were never home so when i needed to contact you so i had to text and send videos to you about my question to keep you in the loop as to not waste more time. My intentions as for all my clients is to take my time and give them what they want. After all of this i still got you project done in time. As for the slander, defamation of character, and false accusation about me and my company i shall respond as this will eventually go to court. I was there all 6 out of the 6 days we were on the project i was there on site doing most of the work with Jeff and Bradley excavating forming and pouring the concrete. Cat calling is yelling obscene gestures at a woman to get her attention the gentleman simply mentioned how pretty your daughter was to one of my coworkers and your neighbor over heard and told you, she never heard the comment and he had no idea how old she was thought she was in college. You called me that night saying it wasn't a big deal just wanted to bring it to my attention and not to even say anything to the kid bc she thought it would make his embarreds so your making it out to be something its not to make me look bad. As for the color of the concrete it took 3 concrete trucks to do your job bc you expanded it and i don't make the concrete i order it and it comes how they batch it, this seems to be your biggest concern and it can be fixed by adding a colored sealer but you fired me because you were mad the color was less than 10% off like my contract says but neglected to sign it even though i sent it to you 3 times which says this. It was an easy fix and is common in concrete to use this product which i keep in my shop. The saw cuts for my relief joints were deep enough because when i came over there with my lawyer to address your few issues i noticed that it cracked down all of my expansion cuts and that is the purpose to these cuts. You don't have a single crack in that entire driveway straying off into your driveway, even though you parked your enormous excursion on there before the 2 weeks i asked you not to. So to say you driveway will fail and will need to be replaced soon is false. I have 20 tons of crush and run under that 4 inch thick 3500 psi concrete, its not going anywhere. You even asked 6 contractors to come over and look at my work to try and find a reason not to pay me which you didn't. Which brings me to your next lie, I took you to court! I did your entire job 17000$ worth out of pocket and you made me wait 5 months to settle out of court to get paid 8500$ that didn't even cover my concrete costs! I only did that Because i had wasted more than enough time to go through court bc i am on my projects 100% of the time to ensure the quality and didn't feel the need to try and get paid in full,l just want to move forward with my other projects. There is no way to fabricate false reviews they are actual members on angieslist they are entirely authentic which to me is actually a complement to know that all of my clients are happy and go out of there way to write great things about me. You got a driveway for half off and was done in time for your party but still wanted to try to find more ways to hurt me and my company.
mark O.
05/2017
5.0
concrete driveways, stamped concrete
 + 0 more
Great workmanship - Great concrete company. they cared about their product and it showed in the results
Description of Work: Remove existing concrete driveway and replace with Large colored stamped driveway
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Stan H.
04/2017
5.0
concrete repair, stamped concrete, patios
 + 1 more
This job could not have gone better. From estimate to completion, Justin and crew were very professional and the work was of exceptional quality. Their pricing was by far the best I found in the marketplace. If you need concrete work done, Experience Concrete Design is the team for you!!
Description of Work: Experience demolished and remove my old, cracked concrete deck and replaced it with a new, stamped concrete deck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,480
Darlene S.
04/2017
5.0
concrete driveways
 + -1 more
I liked everything about their service. They were timely in coming to give an estimate and were true to the estimate. They explained everything to me when I had questions. I had a tree take out about 6 months before to make space for the pad. They explained the potential issues with the roots. They had the roots ground down and the ground packed to keep from any sinking issues happening. They completed the work on time. I would recommend their work for anyone that is needing similar work.
Description of Work: They replaced a 20' by 40' concrete pad. They installed a new 20' by 30' pad.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Roger W.
03/2017
5.0
concrete repair, concrete driveways
 + 0 more
Could not be more pleased! Communication was great, we knew what was to be done and when. When a major piece of equipment broke down the owner found an alternative and work was completed. Very professional. Owner on site. Very happy with the driveway and sidewalk, looks so nice.
Description of Work: Remove driveway and sidewalk and replaced with a new driveway and sidewalk.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Marcia W.
03/2017
5.0
concrete driveways
 + -1 more
Excellent Service!!! Reliable and did a great job. They finished the driveway in 2 days.
Description of Work: Replaced the driveway to the main home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Joyce C.
02/2017
5.0
concrete repair, stamped concrete, patios
 + 1 more
The process went very smoothly, there were no surprises. What was quoted was provided and the final patio is beautiful and I am very happy with it. I have recommended Experience Concrete to my friends.
Description of Work: I had a stamped patio poured and it is beautiful. Justin and his crew were very professional and showed up on time and completed the job within a few days.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200
Mary D.
01/2017
5.0
concrete repair, concrete driveways
 + 0 more
Perfection! The work was completed in a time fashion. Our driveway area was cleaned up and protected. We couldn't have asked for anything better! A pleasure to work with this company.
Description of Work: Repair of old concrete work and extension of our driveway.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Charles G.
01/2017
5.0
concrete driveways
 + -1 more
I was in contact with Justin around the holidays and we agree to start the project after the first of the year, which was great for me. Justin called me back on Wednesday January 4th and he started that afternoon with the removal. Arrived the 5th with all of his team (3 work trucks) very early in the morning. The concrete truck was schedule for 10 am and it arrived right on time. Justin keeped me informed with everything that would be going on. His crew were very professional and all great to talk too. I was a little worried about the payment, but Justin understood that i was waiting on a check. Working with Experience Concrete Design with Justin Erbe and his team was an overall great experience and I would recommend his company to anyone that needs concrete work done.
Description of Work: Removed my existing driveway and installed a new driveway for my residence.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Farouk A.
01/2017
4.0
patios
 + -1 more
He did a concrete patio for us. My wife and I didn't like the results because it was kind of wavy as opposed to just a flat, smooth concrete. It had some little divots in it that when it rains, water puddles in that area or two. I tried to call him just to get an estimate on the driveway I want to extend and he never returned my calls. I read some of the reviews on him and on the whole the folks were not happy. It was not a large patio, it was 26 x 10. He was professional and he cleaned up after himself. It looked fine and then when it rained we realized that there were some areas that were lower than the others and water would puddle right there on the patio. We had to sweep them off. It wasn't done on an angle that the water would just flow off of it. The majority of it was, there were a couple of areas that wasn't. My interaction with him was great. I thought he was very professional. He finished the work fine and cleaned up after himself. There were no problems other than that. They could level it properly because concrete you just can't add on top of it, they will have to break it up and redo it. I built a deck over it, so at this point I don't know. I may or may not use him again, there are too many concrete folks out here.
Description of Work: We had a small patio done for us.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
Gregory C.
12/2016
5.0
concrete repair, concrete driveways
 + 0 more
Of the 3 concrete contractors I contacted off A-list, they were first to come out to inspect the job and get us a bid, then with the work, they were exactly on time and on budget. After removal of the old driveway some adjacent concrete was cracked and they fixed this with no additional charge. It looks great and I was very impressed with their professionalism and price.
Description of Work: Our concrete driveway was buckled due to pine tree roots and needed replacement. So, remove the old driveway, remove the roots (tree was removed by another contractor), and pour a new one.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,400
Andrew W.
11/2016
5.0
concrete repair, mudjacking
 + 0 more
They had to rip the old one out. The work was great. They were extremely prompt, and friendly. They were great workers, and I never had an issue with them.
Description of Work: They put in a new driveway.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500
Vladimir C.
11/2016
5.0
mudjacking
 + -1 more
It was awesome. They showed up and worked right away. They did one job a day and they are very efficient, fast, and paid attention to detail. They are an overall great company.
Description of Work: They did the foundation for my garage 24x24 slab, 15x36 patio, 2 sidewalks, and my driveway.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,750
David C.
10/2016
5.0
mudjacking
 + -1 more
It went very well. I previously had another contractor come out to do work. After paying the contractor I had to fire him. I then talked to a few neighbors and they gave me Justin and he actually came by to look at my job on a Sunday morning. That Sunday evening he had a price quote for me and I told him that he had the job. It was a large job and it literally took 3 days and he was finished. And that included re-doing the previous job of the contractor I fired. He did a fantastic job. My hat goes of to him men.
Description of Work: Extended Concrete driveway, concrete slab for shed and patio
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lorraine S.
10/2016
5.0
concrete repair
 + -1 more
Justin and his crew excavated the land, built the forms, and poured the concrete for my driveway expansion. They were professional and courteous. I will definitely hire him when I'm ready to do my pool and backyard patio.
Description of Work: Justin Erbe, owner of EXPERIENCE CONCRETE DESIGN in Virginia Beach, saw a Facebook post a few weeks ago that I posted about getting scammed by a concrete contractor. He contacted me and offered to complete my mess of a driveway at no charge. He met with me a few days later and he and his crew were out here a few weeks ago and finished the project. They did a great job!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Roger P.
10/2016
5.0
concrete repair, concrete driveways
 + 0 more
The job was scheduled for the 1st and 2nd on November 2016. While I was at a conference in Roanoke, Justin called me on Thursday, October 27th. He told me they had an opening and wanted to move the job up to Friday, October 28th. After advising him I was out of town, he said they need to have the garage door open to remove the old concrete and pour the new. I told him I would contact the neighbor taking care of the dogs and would get back to him. After talking to the neighbor, I called Justin back and advised him the neighbor would be available to unlock the garage door. According to my neighbor, Justin and crew arrived and started the work at 6:45 am and had finished pouring, screeing, smoothing and broom brushing the concrete just before my arrival home at 6:45 pm. It was dark by the time I arrived home and one of Justin's crew, named Jeff arrived to finish the broom brushing of the apron well after dark. The next morning I inspected the driveway. I am very impressed and pleased with the look of the driveway. Tonight, October 29th, after dark, Justin and Jeff returned to complete the saw cuts in the concrete and finish cleaning up the debris. I would highly recommended Justin, crew and company for any concrete work needing to be done. Justin is very professional, courteous and gives a very fair estimate of the work to be performed. He talks to you about what you want or have planned. He also answers all questions and is very knowledgeable of the work to be done.
Description of Work: I needed to replace and widen my deteriorating driveway and lower the apron created by an elm tree roots that lifted and cracked parts of the driveway and apron over the years. The tree was removed 8 years ago. The driveway was the original driveway from when the house was built in 1972.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500
Catherine W.
10/2016
5.0
concrete repair, concrete driveways
 + 0 more
It went great. I am really impressed with this company. We got three quotes for the job and Justin was in the middle. We chose his company because of Angie's list, his demeanor, and his assurance that he would meet our completion date. We were rewarded for our good decision by a quality job done on time even though we had some bad rain during the prep work. This company has a lot going for it: It's obviously well financed. Lots of equipment. 8 or 10 men. The combination of equipment and skilled manpower allows them to work on several jobs at once but yet bring everyone together for a big pour as was the case with our job. Another component of their flexibility is the nature of the men. They are all presentable. All can be trusted to communicate directly with the customer and the neighbors. They all can deal with the elements. They all seem to enjoy each other's company. Good humors and positive attitudes. As a retired plant manager, it was a pleasure to watch Justin do his thing.
Description of Work: Remove old driveway and install a new one in a different configuration.
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Service Categories
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Concrete Driveways,
Decorative Concrete,
Patios
FAQ
Experience Concrete Design is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Experience Concrete Design accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, Experience Concrete Design does not offer warranties.
Experience Concrete Design offers the following services: Driveways, patios, pool decks, walkways, concrete pads, steps, countertops, slabs, footers, additions, retaining walls, decorative concrete, colored concrete, stamped, over 16 patterns and an infinite assortment of colors. We even do pavers!