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Better Concrete Construction

Top Spot in Shawnee Today 4.90 (171 reviews)(913) 390-8500

Better Concrete Construction

Better Concrete Construction provides residential and commercial concrete work across the Kansas City metro, including Shawnee. Its driveway work uses closely spaced control joints to help limit cracking. The company has served Kansas and Missouri since 1991.

Last Updated October 3, 2026.

Business Highlights
  • The company says it is fully licensed and insured in Kansas and Missouri.
  • The company says it is certified by the American Concrete Institute.
  • The company says it carries workers’ compensation and general liability coverage.
  • The company says it will stand behind its workmanship after a project is complete.
  • Owner Michael Backman began in the concrete industry in 1978 and has been the company’s sole owner/operator since 1991.

Service Area

Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Shawnee, Leawood and surrounding areas.

Featured Local Business

Better Concrete Construction is one of 9 concrete & masonry contractors ProsGrade lists in Shawnee, Kansas.

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Listing details

8 services listed, including Concrete driveways, Basements and garages and Patios and porches. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 4.9 from 171 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How Better Concrete Construction compares with the other 8 concrete & masonry contractors on ProsGrade in Shawnee, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Ranks in the top quarter of the 9 Shawnee concrete & masonry contractors on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
  • Rated 4.9 on Google, at or above the 4.7 average of other Shawnee concrete & masonry contractors on ProsGrade.
  • Has the most Google reviews (171) of the 9 Shawnee concrete & masonry contractors on ProsGrade.
  • One of 4 Shawnee concrete & masonry contractors on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.

Services Covered

8 services
  • Concrete drivewaysnew, repair and replacement; sealing, decorative stamping, custom and heated options
  • Basements and garages
  • Patios and porches
  • Decorative stamped concrete
  • Sidewalks and walking pathsrepair and replacement
  • Concrete steps
  • Custom concrete
  • Commercial concreteparking lots, floors, large concrete, signs and high-rise work

Reviews

What customers say

Customers praise the crews’ workmanship and courteous manner. One customer appreciated daily job plans and answers to questions, while another says the team replaced a cracked slab section in a very timely manner. A driveway customer also found the new drain outlet too low for planned lawn regrading and contacted the company.

Customer Reviews

Dianne Simpson

I had new steps and sidewalk poured last year by Mike and his team. I noticed one of the slabs had begun to crack outside the seam. I called Better Concrete and Mike was over within a very short time. His team replaced the cracked portion in a very timely manner. What great service. Highly recommend.
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Jeff Leathers

Tip for Seniors: Use this guy for your concrete work. Fair price, very good workmanship, and nice guys to work with. Mike and his Foreman Taylor and the rest of the crew worked hard to give us the best driveway in the neighborhood.

Ryan Ressler

I had a fantastic experience with Better Concrete. I needed a new driveway and spent several weeks getting different bids and talking with different contractors before choosing Mike w/ Better Concrete. There might be cheaper companies out there, but I don’t think you’ll find better. Mike’s been doing this since 1991 and he knows exactly what he’s doing. He handled everything … permits, city inspections, all of it … which made the whole process easy on my end. I never felt like I was chasing down answers or trying to figure things out on my own. Jesse and Taylor ran the job and have both been with Mike for more than 20 years. They showed up when they said they would, let me know the plan for each day, and did exactly what they promised. I appreciated that they took the time to answer all my questions and explain things along the way. From start to finish, it was smooth and straightforward. If you want the job done right and don’t want to worry about surprises, I’d definitely recommend Better Concrete.
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Tony Schappaugh

We could not be happier with the work done by Better Concrete Construction Company (BCCC) and would highly recommend them to anyone needing concrete work done for their home. The driveway on our 23-year-old house was in such bad shape that we needed to replace it. We chose BCCC because of their reputation and guarantee. It took some time between signing the estimate and having the work done because they are in such high demand, but it was worth the wait. The work was completed in 2 and a half days. The crew was polite and professional, and the finished work was exceptional. Our driveway, which had been both dangerous and an eyesore, was replaced by a beautiful new one that immediately drew praise from our neighbors. The finished driveway wasn't just good-looking—their motto "Professionally Engineered Concrete" rang true. They took special care with the ground that had settled by installing a firm base. They attached plenty of rebar to connect the driveway to the garage floor to prevent future sinking. They used smaller slab panels—three across instead of two—to prevent cracking. Finally, the sides of the driveway extended all the way to the ground with none of the base exposed. One last detail: we had a downspout buried and rerouted into the yard, which previously had drained onto the driveway. After the job was completed, we discovered that the exit for the new drain was set too low and would have been buried when we regraded our lawn. After contacting BCCC, a supervisor came to our house and fixed the issue at no additional charge. I believe this shows their attention to detail and commitment to customer service.
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B H

Who gets excited about a new driveway & sidewalk?. Well I would have never imagined it would be me! Better Concrete did an amazing job from start to finish and beyond! We were impressed with Taylor upon our first visit. He knows this business! And Mike the owner, was great to work with as well. Taylor was on the job everyday. Mike was here for the pour, not just to observe but he was right in there working alongside his employees, he also came by after to make sure everything was as it should be. Everyone was respectful and they cleaned up everything very well. Our pour was Oct. 31. I was concerned for the trick-or-treaters. The crew was on it and did a nice job of securing the area around the driveway so no littles would hurt themselves or the newly poured concrete. They did an awesome job on our driveway and the sidewalk. I highly recommend Better Concrete! Bill & Barb
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Better Concrete Construction take to replace a standard driveway?

A standard replacement typically takes one to two days, though weather, product availability or scheduling can extend the work.

When can a homeowner drive on concrete poured by Better Concrete Construction?

Concrete takes about 28 days to cure, and it can be driven on after seven days unless the temperature is colder.

How does Better Concrete Construction handle pours in hot or cold weather?

In hot weather, it pours early in the morning and seals the concrete before temperatures rise. In cold weather, pouring is described as safe above 34 degrees, and an accelerator is available to shorten drying time.

What can help protect a Better Concrete Construction driveway from fertilizer or salt?

A penetrating sealant can help protect concrete from chemical damage. It can be applied to a driveway 30 days after completion, but it cannot reverse damage already done.