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I-80 Design

Concrete contractor · Des Moines, IA · reviewed since 2015

How 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 55%63+34.4Reliability 24%39+9.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%14+1Craft & service penalty58−4.2Momentum penalty43−5.7Experts Score= 49Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.49SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#33 of 33 paving contractorsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 0%
4.7 ★★★★★ 135 Google reviews · 21 photos
90%five-star reviews
3.67★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
15%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Jul 2026latest review

I-80 Design at a glance

Customers frequently cite competitive pricing, efficient turnaround times, and clear communication as key benefits of I-80 Design’s concrete services for driveways, patios, and sidewalks. However, several low-star reviews describe significant delays, a lack of updates during the project, and dissatisfaction with the long-term durability of the installed concrete. The owner has not replied to any of the 135 reviews contributing to the company’s 4.7 rating.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 135 reviews (90% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 135 Google reviews (127 with written comments, 17 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: July 29, 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)Each 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 satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction63Reliability39Craft & service58Value100Momentum43Replies to reviews14Satisfaction: 63 (median 88)Reliability: 39 (median 81)Craft & service: 58 (median 89)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 43 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 14 (median 80)
I-80 DesignPaving Contractors median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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.I-80 Design: 63/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.B
63
ReliabilityReliability · 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.I-80 Design: 39/100 on this factor. Category median: 81.D
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Craft & serviceCraft & 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.I-80 Design: 58/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.C
58
ValueValue · 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.I-80 Design: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 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.I-80 Design: 43/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.C
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Replies to reviewsReplies 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.I-80 Design: 14/100 on this factor. Category median: 80.F
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Star ratings

135 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars12290%
  • 4 stars43%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star97%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 127 written reviews

  • Praise26096%
  • Complaints114%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price250%
  • Reasonable250%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results5721%
  • Would recommend5320%
  • Staff & attitude5119%
  • Speed & response4918%
  • Communication4015%
  • Price & value187%
  • Honesty & trust31%

What customers talk about

We read 127 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Couple months late but Nick and crew did an amazing job with our driveway project without completely blowing our budget.”
    “They offered a free stamp upgrade, but the crew did such an awful job with the stamping that the PM said they would tear it up and repour the whole walkway.”
  • “I am so happy, pleased, and would highly recommend I80 Concrete!”
    “Overall, I'd stay away from I-80.”
  • “Nick was great to work with - very professional, friendly, respectful!”
  • “We were amazed at how quickly they got it done (most of the project in one day) and many people have commented on how good it looks.”
    “He was to used dyed concrete so that any wear would no show.”
  • “Communication during the project was seamless and the concrete looks immaculate.”
  • “Fast quote turnaround, competitive pricing, great communication and the patio turned out great!”
  • “To be honest I was a little concerned about the state of our driveway that they were driving over to get to our back yard where they were doing the work.”

People customers mention

  • Brett 15 reviews
  • Mark 9 reviews
  • Ryan 8 reviews
  • Jason 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired I-80 Design for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Nathan3 reviewsTotal 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★

Been waiting almost a year on a driveway. No communication what so ever. Pulled a loan out for the project and everything. Insane.

Michelle7 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

I needed a small section of concrete work done so I could construct my garage and I-80 Concreye was the ONLY company who was willing AND able to do it within my budget. Nick was great to work with - very professional, friendly, respectful! I would hire them again in a heartbeat!

Reasonable priceConcrete work
JLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Couple months late but Nick and crew did an amazing job with our driveway project without completely blowing our budget. From installing a drain, stairs and walkway that definitely raise curb appeal, to the little details like working around the garage conduit and a few other snags. Communication during the project…

Reasonable priceConcrete work
Penny2 reviewsTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

Cory came out after I requested a quote for driveway and walkway. He described what they do, then took measurements. Got a quick quote and it was accepted. Two days and even with their meticulous work it was done beautifully! Such care with bushes and even stuck around for additional two hours to allow some…

Great priceConcrete workConcrete driveway building
BobLocal Guide · 7 reviewsTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

Great experience. Easy to get a quote, price was by the far the best I could find, staff and crew great to work with, work was impeccable. Don't call anyone else.

Great priceConcrete work
Jason4 reviewsTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

I-80 Concrete has done many jobs for me over the years. Brett and Mark, the owners, are hands down just good dudes that will treat you right. There crews are awesome and they stand by their work. They have done flat work, footings and a pad for my barn as well as cattle barn on our property. I will use them…

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 135 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Nathan Helm3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nathan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Been waiting almost a year on a driveway. No communication what so ever. Pulled a loan out for the project and everything. Insane.

Michelle Riesenberg7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I needed a small section of concrete work done so I could construct my garage and I-80 Concreye was the ONLY company who was willing AND able to do it within my budget. Nick was great to work with - very professional, friendly, respectful! I would hire them again in a heartbeat!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Concrete work
J BLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews J has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Couple months late but Nick and crew did an amazing job with our driveway project without completely blowing our budget. From installing a drain, stairs and walkway that definitely raise curb appeal, to the little details like working around the garage conduit and a few other snags. Communication during the project was seamless and the concrete looks immaculate. Thanks again!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Concrete work
Penny Coleman2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Penny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Cory came out after I requested a quote for driveway and walkway. He described what they do, then took measurements. Got a quick quote and it was accepted. Two days and even with their meticulous work it was done beautifully! Such care with bushes and even stuck around for additional two hours to allow some drying so bikes would not cross through. Two days later bikes are ok…and 3 days after that I could put my car in garage. City inspector came out and said I have a perfect driveway and the workers did work even beyond what others might do. I am so happy, pleased, and would highly recommend I80 Concrete!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Concrete work, Concrete driveway building
Bob LevinsteinLocal Guide · 7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bob has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great experience. Easy to get a quote, price was by the far the best I could find, staff and crew great to work with, work was impeccable. Don't call anyone else.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Concrete work
Jason Bjork4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jason has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I-80 Concrete has done many jobs for me over the years. Brett and Mark, the owners, are hands down just good dudes that will treat you right. There crews are awesome and they stand by their work. They have done flat work, footings and a pad for my barn as well as cattle barn on our property. I will use them again and again. I don't give many reviews, but these guys are solid and I would recommend to anyone.

Jordan Miller1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Jordan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The best company and the best people to work with! They made the whole process very simple and designed exactly what we wanted. We could not be more pleased with how our stamped patio turned out!

Stu WestonLocal Guide · 48 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stu has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Highly NOT recommended. We needed a replacement walkway poured and we went with I-80 because of the positive reviews... we were EXTREMELY disappointed with the quality of the work and professionalism of the crew. The positives: the project manager was great and communication was always efficient. No complaints from that end of things. The negatives: 1) The work itself. They offered a free stamp upgrade, but the crew did such an awful job with the stamping that the PM said they would tear it up and repour the whole walkway. Great, except the repour still doesn't look great: the stamping isn't straight and it's inconsistent, and the concrete itself has irregularities around the border. 2) The crew. They spent the better part of two days laying in our yard smoking and napping. We had to reseed a big part of our yard because of this, and I picked up at least 20 cigarette butts as well as nails scattered around the yard. 3) Lack of cleanliness. They splattered wet concrete on our driveway which is now there permanently. They didn't cover up planting areas adjacent to the walkway, which required a ton of cleanup from us. Overall, I'd stay away from I-80. Maybe we got a bad crew, but until they address that, I can't recommend them.

Tracy Purdum1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Tracy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They were flexible with my wife changing the design and listened to what both my wife and I wanted. They were really good about cleaning their work area! The quality was Excellent!

Hawkeye Fan5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Hawkeye has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The Driveway looked good for the first year, then the pitting began. The driveway looks terrible now and will likely need replacing in a few years. I80 did not seem interested in correcting their obvious lack of quality concrete. Absolutely do not recommend.

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