Akin Building Center
concrete
Serving Atlantic, IA
From Google Business Profile
4.2
55 Google reviews
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Google categories: Hardware store, Bathroom supply store, Electrical supply store, Home improvement store, Interior designer, Landscaping supply store, Lumber store, Paint store, Plumbing supply store, Roofing supply store
View on Google Maps →Last checked October 6, 2026.
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Listed features
- Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Planning
- Quick visit
- Offerings
- Service guarantee
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Service options
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- In-store pickup
- In-store shopping
- Onsite services
- Same-day delivery
Photos on Google: 128
Recent Google reviews (excerpts)
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2 out of 5 stars · Nov 2025 · Owner replied
I most certainly was not happy with the product. It didn't work as guaranteed. The owner and sales clerk were standing there. She mentioned that the cable was broken, so try it if you can. Upon returning the OWNER was very poker-faced and…
1 out of 5 stars · Jul 2024 · Owner replied
Called to get pricing and check wausau inventory on some diamond kote siding, apparently only 1 person in the whole store can price it or check inventory. Why not train more than 1 person to run the computer?
5 out of 5 stars · Feb 2023 · Owner replied
Great experience! We needed to rent a tool recently and we found the people here very friendly and helpful. Looking forward to future visits!
The owner replied to 8 of the 8 most recent reviews Google showed.
From Google Business Profile, last checked October 6, 2026.
About this business
Since 1927 Akin Building Center has been the go to place in Southwest Iowa to get hometown service for all things building materials, lumber, and hardware.
Services
- building materials
- lumber
- hardware
- design consultations
- remodeling
- designing kitchen and bathroom
- project estimation
- interior design
- rental centers
- delivery services
Service area: Southwest Iowa, Corning, Clarinda, Atlantic, Creston
- In business since
- 1927
- Experience
- 20 years of experience, 23 years of experience, 15 years of prior experience
Source: the business's own website and its Google Business Profile description, read automatically on October 24, 2026. Not verified by EdgeLocal.
About concrete contractors in Atlantic
Concrete contractors pour and repair driveways, patios, sidewalks, slabs and steps. Concrete contractors grade and compact base, set forms and reinforcement, pour and finish driveways, patios, garage floors and walkways, cut control joints, apply sealers and repair cracked or sunken slabs.
Typical cost: $3,500–$12,000 for a typical driveway or patio. See the full cost guide
Typical U.S. ranges from industry sources (2024–25); not EdgeLocal data. Your quote will vary with scope, materials and location.
Questions to ask this contractor
- Ask about base prep: Proper gravel base and compaction prevent settling.
- Confirm thickness and reinforcement: Get slab thickness and rebar/mesh in writing.
- Discuss control joints: Joints control where cracks occur.