Concrete Curbing & Landscape Edging in Moline, Illinois
Concrete landscape curbing gives a bed or a tree ring a clean, permanent edge in one continuous pour. In Moline and the rest of the Illinois Quad Cities, we plan it as part of a grouped trip.
- Free estimates
- Owner-run by James
- Illinois Valley to the Quad Cities
Concrete Curbing around Moline
The curb is formed on site to follow your bed line. It keeps mulch and rock in the bed and grass out of it, with no joints between pieces for roots to work through.
Moline sits between East Moline and Rock Island, and much of it climbs a broad bluff above the river. Sloped yards are common, and curbing has to be set with that slope in mind.
We handle curbing across the whole Illinois side of the Quad Cities and the smaller towns around it. Booking a few neighbors together makes the trip easier to schedule.
James works through the layout with you before anything is poured, then shapes and finishes the curb himself.
What the job covers
- Continuous curbing around beds and borders
- Tree rings and island beds
- Edging along walks, patios and drives
- Curbing set on sloped yards
- Bed layout and base prep
- Clean-up and seed along the new edge
Concrete Curbing in Moline: what to know
Hillside yards need a careful line
On a flat lot, a curb only has to look right. On a slope, it also has to deal with water. Runoff coming down a hill can wash mulch over a low edge or undercut the curb if it has no way past.
So we read the slope before we lay out the curve. Sometimes that means a small grading fix first, or leaving a gap where water already crosses. The aim is an edge that still looks right after a heavy storm.
Curbing vs other edging
Plastic edging, steel and loose block all have their place. Plastic costs little to start with but tends to heave and separate. Block can shift. Continuous concrete is more permanent, which is good if you like the bed shape and less so if you change beds often.
Our concrete curbing vs plastic edging guide covers the tradeoffs without a sales pitch.
Getting a Quad Cities job on the schedule
This side of the river is a planned trip for us, not a quick drop-in. Send photos of the beds, a rough idea of how many runs you want edged, and the address. James will measure on the next trip out and give you a firm plan.
Inside city limits, check with the City of Moline if the curbing will run near the street or sidewalk. We call JULIE before cutting the base, and it helps to mark sprinkler lines yourself.
Related work
See the main concrete curbing and landscape edging page for how we approach the service. If the beds back onto overgrown ground, start with brush clearing in Moline.
Concrete Curbing on real jobs
Every photo here is from a real OPS job. See more recent work. Or read about our full curbing & landscape service.
Moline concrete curbing questions
Not seeing yours? Call or text (815) 240-9065 and ask James, or read the common questions.
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Can you install curbing on a sloped yard in Moline?
Yes. The curb follows the ground, but we look at how water crosses the slope first. Where runoff is heavy, a small grading fix before the pour keeps the edge from washing out.
Do you install curbing in East Moline and Rock Island too?
Yes. We cover the whole Illinois side of the Quad Cities and group jobs there to make the trip work.
Will concrete curbing crack in a hard winter?
Concrete can crack, and freeze and thaw is part of that. Control joints let it crack in neat, planned places rather than at random. A firm, level base helps too.
How do I get a curbing estimate from the Quad Cities?
Call (815) 240-9065 or use the contact form. Send photos and the address, and say how many beds or trees you want edged. James will measure on the next trip out.
Moline & Rock Island County
We cover Moline and the communities around it, including:
Somewhere else? See our full service area or call (815) 240-9065.
Brush Clearing in Moline
Overgrown lots, field edges and fence rows cut back with the forestry mulcher.
See the Moline pageTown pageAll services in Moline
Land clearing, mulching and dirt work around Moline and Rock Island County.
Moline overviewServiceCurbing & Landscape
Poured concrete edging and finish work to close a project out.
The full serviceConcrete Curbing in other towns
Towns near Moline
What people say after
Word for word from the OPS Google Business Profile. Recent jobs are on Facebook.
“James has done a wonderful job for us. He is timely, efficient and willing to travel where needed. You will not be disappointed.”
“OPS does what they say they’ll do, and do it efficiently and at a fair price. You’ll be glad you hired them.”
“James is a good communicator… he has some super equipment and for sure endeavors to do a great job. He recently rototilled some property for me… then planted it with oats and grass seed. Now it can rain all it wants!!”
“OPS did an amazing job on our property. We hired them to install a drainage system for our pool area, level the ground…”
From First Call to Usable Ground
Call or Text
Call or text (815) 240-9065 or send the form. Roughly how many acres, what is growing and whether a truck and trailer can get in.
We Look at the Ground
James looks at the ground before he gives you a number, so the estimate fits the job in front of him.
The Work Gets Done
We agree on what comes out and what stays. Then the machines go to work, with James running them.
Ground You Can Use
You are left with ground you can walk, mow, build on or farm, and the topsoil stays where it belongs.
Need concrete curbing in Moline?
Tell us roughly how many acres, how thick it is, and whether a truck and trailer can get to it. That’s usually enough for a real number.
Straight to James. No call center.
Got a piece of ground?
Tell us roughly how many acres, how thick it is, and whether a truck and trailer can get to it. That’s usually enough for a real number.