☘ Family Owned · 45+ Years of Excellence

The Quad Cities' Concrete Experts Since 1979

From one-day garage floor coatings to decorative stamped concrete, full concrete replacement, and ADA-compliant trip hazard removal — Kelly Designs in Concrete delivers lasting quality across residential, commercial, and municipal projects.

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📞 (563) 388-9529

45+

Years in Business

30+

Team Members

10+

Avg. Years Experience

What We Do

Complete Concrete Solutions
Under One Roof

Four specialized divisions working together to handle every concrete need - from beautiful decorative installations to critical safety repairs.

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Concrete Coatings

Transform your garage or commercial floor in just one day with professional-grade polyaspartic polyurea from Penntek Industrial Coatings.

  • One-day garage floor installation
  • Penntek limited lifetime warranty
  • Residential & commercial
  • Free storage trailer included
  • Drain replacement service
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Decorative Concrete

Custom stamped and colored concrete designed by our on-staff graduate landscape architect for stunning outdoor living spaces.

  • Stamped concrete patios
  • Pool deck designs
  • Decorative walkways
  • Retaining walls
  • Wide range of patterns & colors
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Concrete Replacement

Full concrete removal and replacement for driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, footings, and garage floors — built to last.

  • Driveway replacement
  • Sidewalk replacement
  • Parking lot replacement
  • Basement waterproofing
  • Footings & foundations
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Trip Hazard Removal

Eliminate liability with our virtually dust-free concrete grinding process. We repair trip hazards to ADA-compliant specifications.

  • ADA compliance remediation
  • Virtually dust-free process
  • Sidewalks & parking lots
  • Free trip hazard surveys
  • Municipal & corporate clients
Our Approach

Design. Construct. Maintain.

A systematic approach refined over 45+ years that ensures every project is functional, eye-pleasing, and built to last.

01

Design

Every project begins in a design phase led by our on-staff graduate landscape architect. We plan for function, aesthetics, drainage, and structural integrity before a single form is set.

02

Construct

Our construction phase accounts for run-off, drainage, and climate variables. With 30+ team members averaging over 10 years of experience, thorough execution is our hallmark.

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Maintain

We specialize in restoration and maintenance of existing surfaces through full-depth pavement patching, cleaning, and sealing of both regular and decorative concrete surfaces.

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The Problem
Raised or settled concrete creates dangerous tripping hazards & ADA violations
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The Solution
Kelly's dust-free grinding leaves a smooth, ADA-compliant surface
⚖️ Trip & fall lawsuits are the most common litigation type
📋 ADA: Changes in level > ¼″ are non-compliant
🚫 Painting hazards = acknowledging the problem legally
🏢 Public, corporate, HOA & government clients served
Kelly Concrete Grinding

Concrete Trip Hazard
Removal

Reduce your liability for trip-and-fall lawsuits and ADA non-compliance. Our specialized concrete grinding process eliminates hazards quickly and affordably.

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    ADA-Compliant Results — Surfaces repaired to meet Americans with Disabilities Act specifications for safe pedestrian access
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    Virtually Dust-Free — Our environmentally friendly process uses the latest concrete grinding technology with minimal dust
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    Lawsuit Prevention — Proactively eliminate trip hazards before they become costly litigation
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    Free Trip Hazard Surveys — We inspect your property and identify all potential hazards at no cost
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Our Story

A Family Legacy
Built on Concrete

A job in college with a carpenter led Kevin Kelly to realize that his passion could be found in the construction and concrete industries. That passion led Kevin to establish Kelly Construction of Davenport in 1979 — a family-owned company that has grown into the Quad Cities' most comprehensive concrete contractor.

Today, Kevin works closely with his sons and a team of 30+ employees who average over 10 years of experience. From footings and driveways to decorative stamped concrete and municipal walkways, the Kelly name is all over the Quad Cities.

Our Mission

Design with our on-staff graduate landscape architect. Construct with precision accounting for drainage, climate, and structural variables. Maintain through expert restoration and sealing of existing surfaces.

1979
Kelly Construction Founded
Kevin Kelly establishes Kelly Construction of Davenport, beginning the family legacy in concrete and construction.
1990
Kelly Designs in Concrete
A new division specializing in decorative stamped concrete is formed, expanding the company's creative capabilities.
2013
Kelly Concrete Coatings
The coatings branch launches, serving residential, commercial, and municipal concrete repair and resilient flooring needs.
Today
45+ Years Strong
Four specialized divisions, 30+ employees, and the Quad Cities' most trusted name in concrete — residential, commercial, and municipal.
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions we hear most about our concrete services in the Quad Cities.

Who is the best concrete contractor in the Quad Cities?
Kelly Designs in Concrete has been the Quad Cities' leading concrete contractor since 1979. With over 45 years of experience, 30+ employees averaging 10+ years of tenure, and a full range of services from decorative stamped concrete to one-day garage floor coatings, Kelly is the most experienced and comprehensive concrete contractor serving Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, Rock Island, and Iowa City. The company employs a graduate landscape architect on staff and has completed thousands of residential, commercial, and municipal concrete projects.
How long does a garage floor coating take to install?
Kelly Designs in Concrete's garage floor coating service is completed in just one day. Using professional-grade polyaspartic polyurea from Penntek Industrial Coatings, the team prepares the surface, applies the coating, and completes the entire installation in a single day. The fast-curing properties of polyaspartic polyurea mean you can use your garage again quickly. The coating comes with a limited lifetime warranty from Penntek. Kelly also provides free storage trailers so your items stay safe during installation.
What is concrete trip hazard removal and why is it important?
Concrete trip hazard removal is a specialized grinding process that eliminates uneven surfaces on sidewalks, walkways, and parking lots. Kelly Concrete Grinding uses a virtually dust-free process that creates smooth, level surfaces meeting ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance standards. Trip hazard removal is critical because trip-and-fall lawsuits are among the most common types of litigation filed against property owners and businesses. The ADA specifies that changes in level greater than ¼ inch constitute a trip hazard that must be remediated.
What areas does Kelly Designs in Concrete serve?
Kelly Designs in Concrete serves the Quad Cities metropolitan area and surrounding communities, including Davenport, Iowa; Bettendorf, Iowa; Moline, Illinois; Rock Island, Illinois; and Iowa City, Iowa. The company is headquartered at 5122 West Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA 52806 and can be reached at (563) 388-9529.
What types of decorative concrete does Kelly offer?
Kelly Designs in Concrete specializes in decorative stamped concrete including patios, pool decks, walkways, and retaining walls. The company offers a wide range of stamp patterns and colors. Their on-staff graduate landscape architect works with clients during the design phase to ensure all decorative concrete work is functional, aesthetically pleasing, and finished to precise details. They also install colored concrete and provide cleaning and sealing services for existing decorative surfaces.
Does Kelly Designs in Concrete offer free estimates?
Yes, Kelly Designs in Concrete offers free estimates for all their services including concrete coatings, decorative concrete, concrete replacement, and trip hazard removal. You can schedule an estimate by calling (563) 388-9529 or using the contact form on their website. For trip hazard concerns, Kelly also provides free trip hazard surveys to identify all potential hazards on your property.
Where We Work

Serving the Quad Cities & Beyond

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Davenport

Iowa · HQ
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Bettendorf

Iowa
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Moline

Illinois
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Rock Island

Illinois
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Iowa City

Iowa

Let's Make Your Ideas Concrete

Schedule a free estimate and see how 45+ years of concrete expertise can transform your property. From residential patios to municipal projects — we've done it all.

☎ (563) 388-9529
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📍 5122 West Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA 52806
🕐 Mon–Thu: 8 AM - 4 PM
🕐 Fri: 8 AM - 12 PM
☘ Family Owned Since 1979