Better Concrete Construction
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.
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
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
Tony Schappaugh
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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.








