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Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas. (515) 963-5532
Ankeny Concrete & Masonry is the masonry contractor Waukee homeowners call for outdoor kitchen masonry, driveway repair, and retaining walls. We have served the Waukee area since 2018 and respond to every inquiry within one business day.
Waukee backyards are generous, and homeowners here invest seriously in their outdoor spaces. Our outdoor kitchen masonry work uses brick, natural stone, and concrete block to build permanent structures that handle Iowa winters without cracking or shifting.
Most Waukee homes were built in the last 20 years on former farmland, and builder-grade concrete driveways on those lots are now hitting the age where they crack and heave. Paver driveways give homeowners a longer-lasting alternative that handles Waukee's clay soil movement better than a solid concrete slab.
Waukee's subdivisions were carved out of flat Iowa farmland, and grading during construction left many yards with grade changes that need to be managed. A properly built retaining wall keeps soil in place, controls drainage, and prevents the slumping and erosion that shows up after a few wet springs.
Homes built on filled or graded farmland in Waukee can experience settling as the soil compacts over the first several years. Small foundation cracks that appear after a hard winter or a wet spring should be evaluated before they widen - this is one job where waiting costs more than acting.
Newer Waukee homes commonly have brick and stone veneer accents on the front facade. These veneer sections develop mortar problems faster than full-masonry construction, and Iowa's freeze-thaw cycle accelerates that process. Tuckpointing replaces failing mortar before water gets in and causes more serious damage.
Standard builder-grade sidewalks in Waukee's subdivisions often develop cracks and trip hazards within a decade of construction as the underlying soil settles. A replacement walkway built with proper base preparation and quality materials holds up through Waukee's freeze-thaw seasons without heaving or cracking.
Waukee is one of Iowa's fastest-growing cities, with a housing stock that is almost entirely post-2000 construction. Most homes here were built on former farmland that was graded and filled during development. That disturbed soil settles as it compacts, and the concrete driveways, sidewalks, and flatwork laid on top of it settle too. A masonry contractor who understands this pattern will account for it in how they prepare the base before any new work - not just in how they finish the surface.
Iowa's freeze-thaw cycle is the other constant pressure on Waukee masonry. Central Iowa ground can freeze to depths exceeding 40 inches in a hard winter, and the repeated cycle of freezing and thawing from November through March puts stress on every concrete surface and mortar joint. Brick and stone veneer accents - standard on most Waukee subdivision homes - are especially vulnerable because they are thin sections of masonry exposed on all sides to the weather. The National Weather Service Des Moines office tracks the freeze-thaw events that drive this cycle each winter across the central Iowa region.
Our crew works throughout Waukee regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect masonry work here. The city spans a wide area along the I-80 corridor, roughly 15 miles west of downtown Des Moines, and the subdivisions range from developments built in the early 2000s near the established core to brand-new streets still going up on the west side of town. The homes in the older sections are now hitting the age where original builder-grade concrete and veneer work needs real attention.
Waukee's connection to the larger Des Moines metro means permit and inspection processes run through the City of Waukee Community Development Department. We pull permits for all structural work that requires one, which covers permanent outdoor structures, foundation work, and retaining walls over the applicable height threshold.
We also serve homeowners in nearby West Des Moines and Urbandale, so if you have a neighbor in either of those communities who needs masonry work, we cover that ground too.
Reach out by phone or through our contact form. We reply to every inquiry within one business day - usually the same day for calls made before noon.
We come to your Waukee property, look at the work in person, and give you a written estimate before any money changes hands. Phone quotes are not reliable for masonry - we need to see the site.
If the job requires a permit through the City of Waukee, we handle that before work begins. You do not need to deal with the permit office yourself.
We complete the job, walk you through what was done, and leave the site clean. If anything needs a follow-up look after curing, we come back - that is part of the job.
We serve all of Waukee, from the newer subdivisions on the west side to the established neighborhoods near the city center. Free estimates, written quotes, no pressure.
(515) 963-5532Waukee sits about 15 miles west of downtown Des Moines along the I-80 corridor in Dallas County, Iowa. It has grown from a small town of roughly 5,000 people in 2000 to more than 30,000 residents today, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in the state. That growth is visible everywhere - new subdivisions are still going up on the west and north edges of the city, while earlier developments from the 2000s and 2010s have matured into established neighborhoods with schools, parks, and full retail along the main commercial corridors. Centennial Park near the city center is one of the most used community spaces in town. Learn more about the city at Waukee on Wikipedia.
Most homes in Waukee are detached single-family houses, with the large majority built after 2000 on former agricultural land. Common styles include two-story colonials and ranch-style houses with vinyl or fiber cement siding, attached two-car garages, and brick or stone veneer accents on the front facade - a design pattern that appears throughout the newer subdivisions. The Waukee Community School District has grown alongside the city and is now one of the largest in Iowa by enrollment. Homeowners here tend to be long-term residents who are invested in maintaining their properties. We also work in neighboring West Des Moines and Clive for homeowners in those communities.
Restore your foundation's strength and protect your home from further damage.
Learn MoreBuild stable retaining walls that control erosion and define your landscape.
Learn MoreTransform any surface with the timeless look of natural stone veneer.
Learn MoreConstruct solid, long-lasting concrete block walls for any application.
Learn MoreInstall reliable block foundation walls built to support your structure.
Learn MoreDesign and build a custom outdoor kitchen built to last all seasons.
Learn MoreCreate a safe, beautiful walkway that enhances your property's curb appeal.
Learn MoreBuild handcrafted brick walls that add character and lasting value.
Learn MoreRepoint brick joints to stop water intrusion and restore structural integrity.
Learn MoreWaukee winters are hard on concrete and masonry - small problems become big repairs if you wait. Call Ankeny Concrete & Masonry now and we will get back to you within one business day.