Concrete contractor · Des Moines, IA · reviewed since 2017
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%95+55.8Reliability 26%92+24Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 95Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#10 of 33 paving contractorsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 72%
4.9★★★★★51 Google reviews · 24 photos
96%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Ewing Concrete Services LLC 4.9 out of 5 based on 51 reviews, with the owner responding to all feedback. Customers frequently cite clear communication, punctuality, reasonable pricing, and quality work on projects like driveways, patios, and snow removal. The sole one-star review describes an unresolved deposit refund and lack of contact, though this instance appears isolated within the predominantly positive feedback.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 51 reviews (96% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 51 Google reviews (47 with written comments, 1 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 25, 2026.
Service: Paving Contractor serving Des Moines, Iowa.
Data from Google, last updated November 8, 2026.
Score profile vs other paving contractors
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.
Ewing Concrete Services LLCPaving Contractors median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Ewing Concrete Services LLC: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
95
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Ewing Concrete Services LLC: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 81.A
92
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Ewing Concrete Services LLC: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
96
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Ewing Concrete Services LLC: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Ewing Concrete Services LLC: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 80.–
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Star ratings
51 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars4996%
4 stars12%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star12%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 47 written reviews
98%praise
Praise9898%
Complaints22%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price873%
Reasonable327%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Quality & results3030%
Communication1616%
Speed & response1414%
Would recommend1414%
Staff & attitude1111%
Price & value99%
Honesty & trust66%
What customers talk about
We read 47 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“His work is top-notch and his customer service is a match!”
“Kept great communication throughout the process and is very knowledgeable.”
“Herb was quick to respond, fairly priced, and constantly communicated about the process to pour a parking pad.”
“I would recommend Herb for any project, plus a great guy!”
“Great communication, on time, on budget, project completed as promised and very friendly.”
“Herb and his team delivered just what I needed at a great price.”
“Also, very transparent on pricing and pay as you go type format.”
People customers mention
Herb8 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Ewing Concrete Services LLC for 5 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
BBen1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
Herb was great to work with. Kept great communication throughout the process and is very knowledgeable. Any time I had a question, he had the answer. Also, very transparent on pricing and pay as you go type format. Herb and his team delivered just what I needed at a great price.
SShannon5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Herb has done several projects for us . I love the pride of work each time! I would recommend Herb for any project, plus a great guy!
JJohnLocal Guide · 125 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Herb was quick to respond, fairly priced, and constantly communicated about the process to pour a parking pad.
Great priceDriveway installation
JJodi1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Great communication, on time, on budget, project completed as promised and very friendly.
BBobbi1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★
We had Ewing Concrete replace our garage floor and driveway. Herb was great to work with and the detailed communication throughout the process was appreciated. We felt the price was very reasonable and everything looks great.
Reasonable priceDriveway installationFlooring
PPatrick1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★
Great owner great work. I would recommend these guys to do your concrete. Everything turned out great and a nicely matter.
Herb was great to work with. Kept great communication throughout the process and is very knowledgeable. Any time I had a question, he had the answer. Also, very transparent on pricing and pay as you go type format. Herb and his team delivered just what I needed at a great price.
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thanks
It was great for me and my team to take care of that for you. Keep in mind we do snow removal if you need some plowing done this year don't forget about me
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Shannon Nesbit5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Shannon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had Ewing Concrete replace our garage floor and driveway. Herb was great to work with and the detailed communication throughout the process was appreciated. We felt the price was very reasonable and everything looks great.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Driveway installation, Flooring
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Thank you as a pleasure working for you guys too
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Patrick Williams1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Patrick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had Ewing Concrete Services do some concrete work for our patio which included putting in stairs and repairing some damaged concrete edging. We're thrilled with the results. The service and communication was outstanding throughout the project.
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
Hey thanks brother hey I think we got 50s maybe 60s next week so I believe we're going to get in and clean up everything and get that patio f****** seal and you'll be good to go thank you so much to you and your wife I mean maybe in next week to finish out everything or they were going to have 50s 60s coming in for a few days Thanks again
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Macey Jenkins2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Macey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Excellent work and great service. This small business really cares about quality and it shows. They were professional, hardworking, and easy to communicate with. The concrete work came out exactly how we wanted. Highly recommend supporting this local business.
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
Hey Marcy thanks Tell your dad thanks Love you guys Tell everybody hi
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Kurtis Taylor4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kurtis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Herb Ewing has been one the most consistent, dependable, and high quality providers of concrete services for over 3 decades, a true friend of the family that you can trust with your property needs.
