--- title: "MODE CONCRETE — Specialty Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/mode-concrete-pfvwus-pf~880976865 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~880976865.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "MODE CONCRETE" category: ["Specialty Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/eba30da600b27484_4408-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada" latitude: 49.8795 longitude: -119.3638 phone: "(250) 864-6566" website: http://www.modeconcrete.com/ rating: 4.8 review_count: 21 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 178 last_updated: 2026-08-18 --- # MODE CONCRETE Original Houzz profile: [MODE CONCRETE](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/mode-concrete-pfvwus-pf~880976865) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Specialty Contractors - **Location:** Kelowna, BC - **Serves:** Kelowna, Okanagan & Surrounding Area, Oyama, Penticton, Rutland, Summerland, Vernon, West Kelowna, Westbank, Winfield - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (21 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2022), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Highly trusted Kelowna experts, servicing the valley for over a decade. We specialize in concrete maintenance (pool decks / driveways), concrete repair, anti-slip surface topcoats, concrete floors, faux concrete plaster, fireplace surrounds & concrete tiles, acid staining, acid staining and custom made hand cast items. MODE CONCRETE is a locally run business based out of Kelowna, B.C. We service the Okanagan and surrounding areas. MODE CONCRETE Ltd. is an incorporated, insured, licensed and trusted company. Established in 2008, incorporated in 2010, we are highly trusted with lots of repeat clients. We bring knowledge and expertise from North America and Europe to our clients' projects. Contact us today for more information or a free onsite estimate. CALL OR TEXT - 250.864.6566 EMAIL - modeconcrete@shaw.ca ### Services Provided - Board Plank-Form Concrete - Concrete Floors - Concrete Veneers / Tiles / Panels - Decorative Concrete - Epoxy - Faux Concrete Walls - Feature Walls - Fireplace Surrounds - Pool Deck / Driveway Maintenance - Venetian Plaster ### Areas Served - Kelowna - Okanagan & Surrounding Area - Oyama - Penticton - Rutland - Summerland - Vernon - West Kelowna - Westbank - Winfield ### Typical Job Cost CAD 500 - CAD 20,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | MODE CONCRETE | | Address | Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada | | Phone | (250) 864-6566 | | Website | http://www.modeconcrete.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 178 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/modeconcrete - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/\#!/modeconcrete - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/groups/mode-concrete-4373955?trk=myg\_ugrp\_ovr - Blog — http://modeconcrete.blogspot.ca/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [MODE CONCRETE](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/mode-concrete-pfvwus-pf~880976865) - **Website:** http://www.modeconcrete.com/ - **Phone:** (250) 864-6566 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2022), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 21 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Colin Banfield, Aug. 2021** > Gareth and his crew did an excellent job. They power washed my driveway and back patio on day 1, then sealed and filled all cracks over all the concrete on day 2. This refreshed the colour and put a non-slip coating over all surfaces. They were very prompt, polite, clean and professional. I recommend them highly. **★★★★★ — Bob & Bobbie Babonau, June 2020** > Project - pressure wash, crack repair & & re-seal concrete pool patio & driveway. > > We were extremely pleased with the process of this project from estimate to completion. > Gaerth is especially knowledgeable about every aspect of concrete procedures. He provided an estimate on the work we wanted done quickly, explaining exactly what could be expected. > > When a booking date was confirmed Cindy kept us continually informed including arrival time & a list providing the step by step process. This is quite refreshing as many companies do not communicate well after initial purchase agreement! > > Mode Concrete was punctual & completed the task exactly as specified in their estimate. > > We are loving our fresh look concrete & would not hesitate to recommend Mode Concrete for all your concrete needs !! **★★★★★ — Andy Moore, April 2020** > I’ve now used Mode Concrete on a few of my projects and in my own home as I’m a Contractor also, all the Sub Trades I use represent my own Company and the high quality that myself and my clients expect, The guys at Mode always deliver a high quality finished product whether it’s concrete sealing or a beautiful Faux Concrete fireplace, Gareth is a pleasure to deal with and always delivers the required information and product in a timely well thought out fashion, the guys are always polite, clean and tidy whilst paying attention to the fine details that ensure an excellent job and not just an “OK” one. I personally have 34yrs experience in construction and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Gareth @ Mode Concrete. **★★★★★ — ANDREW CRAIG, Aug. 2019** > Mode Concrete cleaned and sealed my Mother's driveway. They were very polite, hard working and tidy. The end result was fantastic. Many thanks. **★★★★★ — Meggie Ross, July 2018** > We had a simple job of resealing our driveway and patio. Gareth’s quote was the lowest of the 3 and he was the most professional. We were very happy with his work. Prompt, obviously experienced, good communication before, during, and after. Will hopefully use him for future projects of a bigger nature. **★★★★★ — Myles McGovern, Oct. 2017** > Great job, very professional. All other contractors said they couldn't polish the floor and we should do epoxy, however Gareth's attention to detail made it great. **★★★★★ — A.R. TURPIN, Sept. 2017** > We have hired Mode Concrete several times to pressure clean and reseal our stamped concrete driveway and pool deck. We couldn't have found a better company to employ. Mode is a local, family run business and Gareth cares for your home as if it were his own. He is a professional and brings to any job a real knowledge of and feeling for concrete and what is required to keep it well-maintained. In addition, Gareth prices projects competitively and completes them promptly and well. We have no hesitation in highly recommending Gareth and Mode Concrete. **★★★★★ — John Link, Aug. 2017** > I have hired Mode Concrete twice to perform routine repairs and maintenance on a large pool side patio surface (stamped concrete) and driveway (exposed aggregate). Mode Concrete provided reliable, professional advice, service and excellent workmanship at a fair price. I would highly recommend Mode Concrete and will certainly contact them again for future maintenance or new projects. **★★★★★ — polychn, Aug. 2017** > We hired Mode to seal our driveway and stamped concrete decking around our pool. Initially we had some adhesion issues with the old cheap water-based sealer product that was on there and the new professional grade sealer & xylene product that was applied by Mode. Gareth kept coming back until it was perfect. Customer service is top rate & their quality is legit and guaranteed. We will definitely call Mode again for our next project. > > Nick Poly > West Kelowna, BC **★★★★★ — alexlabreque, Aug. 2017** > Cindy and Gareth are the epitome of a well run, local business. They treat their clients like friends rather than just a number. We’ve used MODE Concrete a number of times. Each and every time, our expectations have been exceeded. Keep up the great work guys!! **★ — Gary Tomlinson, Aug. 2017** > Worst Concrete Company Ever to Deal With . First they gave us a estimate and promised to repair and reseal our concrete which they rushed threw missing a lot of the cracks and holes they had promised to fix . Total hours put in where aprox 12 hrs at a cost of 4000.00 for the job . After I winter the sealer that was used turned white . After numerous phone calls and promises they would come out to fix their mess they decided to ignore us and do nothing > Biggest rip off ever **Comment from MODE CONCRETE:** > Hi Gary, > > Your project was completed in May 2016. The reason you originally contacted us was to reduce the already present spalling and surface failure (cracking / damage). We pressure washed the surface, filled the cracks with color matched concrete, xylened the existing sealer build-up and then applied the sealer topcoat. Our process takes 2 days onsite to complete the process and our prices are very competitive (we encourage all clients to receive more than 1 quote before deciding who to hire). We traveled from Lake Country (where our shop is located) to Penticton to come to you (every site visit took 4+ hours travel time) that we take into consideration when pricing out of town jobs. Your project was quite large and we gave you a discounted rate considering the travel time involved (your project was 8049 sq ft x $0.50/sq ft). > > White sealer is easy to remedy with xylene (which re-emulsifies the surface) and easily fixes this problem. We always offer complimentary site visits, if a client has any issues after we leave. We encourage you to contact us again (Gareth has reached out & left voicemails to address your complaints). If you contact us (250.864.6566 or modeconcete@shaw.ca), we can book you into our calendar and fix any areas of concern you have about your concrete. > > Most of our clients are return customers or referrals. Your feedback is extremely concerning and we would love to change your opinion about us and our company. > > Hope to hear from you soon! **★★★★★ — Mike Davidson, Nov. 2016** > Prompt. Excellent attention to detail. Very professional. Went out of his way to find specialty product for us. Pricing is competitive. ## Selected projects - [Concrete Floors, Overlays and Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/concrete-floors-overlays-and-stairs-pj-vj~126683) - Location: Kelowna, BC - Photos: 91 - Description: We are master concrete artisans that specialize in concrete floors, staining and maintenance. We spare no expense in using the best available products on the market and consistently exceed our client's expectations. We bring big talent and big city modern trends to the interior of BC Canada (and can travel anywhere depending on client requirements). We can help our clients from idea conception to project completion. You can trust you are in good hands with MODE CONCRETE. - [Concrete Fireplace Surrounds & Large Format Tiles](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/concrete-fireplace-surrounds-and-large-format-tiles-pj-vj~126680) - Location: Kelowna, BC - Photos: 43 - Description: Our concrete tiles are great for fireplaces, bathrooms, used as a back splash, applied on a feature wall or used as cladding tiles. Our light weight, fiber reinforced, large-format concrete tiles are perfect for... walls, floors, indoor, outdoor, wet, dry, vertical, horizontal and overhead applications. Totally endless options. The hottest concrete tile trend right now... Plank Form Concrete Tiles! When merging the raw elements of concrete with wood, you get a striking balance between natural an… - [Concrete Worktops and Countertops](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/concrete-worktops-and-countertops-pj-vj~126685) - Location: Kelowna, BC - Photos: 44 - Description: We are master concrete artisans that specialize in concrete floors, staining and maintenance. We spare no expense in using the best available products on the market and consistently exceed our client's expectations. We bring big talent and big city modern trends to the interior of BC Canada (and can travel anywhere depending on client requirements). We can help our clients from idea conception to project completion. You can trust you are in good hands with MODE CONCRETE. - [Faux Concrete Plaster](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/faux-concrete-plaster-pj-vj~2794730) - Location: Kelowna, BC - Photos: 10 - Description: Our faux concrete plaster is identical to concrete, but more affordable and gives our clients more design choices. Economical, many color options available & only takes a few days for us to apply. Perfect for feature walls & around fireplaces. Often called venetian plaster, our faux concrete can be applied anywhere. This material is ultra durable, naturally patinas like traditional concrete and is sealed with natural waxes. We are trusted specialists in concrete artistry, design & only use the h… - [Concrete Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/concrete-furniture-pj-vj~126692) - Location: Kelowna, BC - Photos: 31 - Description: All of our furniture is custom and made to order by European trained concrete artisans, using only the best products and techniques available. Contact us for more details about our concrete furniture, or for pricing details. - [Concrete Showers, Vanities and Sinks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/concrete-showers-vanities-and-sinks-pj-vj~126690) - Location: Kelowna, BC - Photos: 14 - Description: We are master concrete artisans that specialize in concrete floors, staining and maintenance. We spare no expense in using the best available products on the market and consistently exceed our client's expectations. We bring big talent and big city modern trends to the interior of BC Canada (and can travel anywhere depending on client requirements). We can help our clients from idea conception to project completion. You can trust you are in good hands with MODE CONCRETE. - [Modfire - Modern Outdoor Fire Units](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modfire-modern-outdoor-fire-units-pj-vj~154478) - Location: Kelowna, BC - Photos: 18 - Description: For any fellow Canadians who are as speechless as we are about Modfire's entire line - contact MODE CONCRETE for ordering details eh?! We can honestly say, for us... it was love at first sight. Any Modfire is manufactured from 14 gauge rolled steel. They are hand-rolled into a sleek cone designed to both direct the heat and provide a beautiful modern centerpiece for your outdoor space. Each one is then finished in the Modfire studio by one of their steel artisans. Seams are welded and smoothed,… - [Concrete Acid Staining](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/concrete-acid-staining-pj-vj~126696) - Location: Kelowna, BC - Photos: 32 - Description: We are master concrete artisans that specialize in concrete floors, staining and maintenance. We spare no expense in using the best available products on the market and consistently exceed our client's expectations. We bring big talent and big city modern trends to the interior of BC Canada (and can travel anywhere depending on client requirements). We can help our clients from idea conception to project completion. You can trust you are in good hands with MODE CONCRETE. - [Concrete Sealing, Restoration, Maintenance and Repair](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/concrete-sealing-restoration-maintenance-and-repair-pj-vj~126698) - Location: Kelowna, BC - Photos: 28 - Description: We are master concrete artisans that specialize in concrete sealing, restoration, maintenance and repair. We spare no expense in using the best available products on the market and consistently exceed our client's expectations. Mode Concrete are trusted experts that can help you refinish, repair or install lots of different indoor or outdoor concrete surfaces (we can even help with outdoor kitchens!). We have worked with many residential and commercial clients over the years. We can help talk yo… [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/mode-concrete-pfvwus-pf~880976865) ## Ideabooks - [Modern Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5742142/list/modern-design) — 88 ideas - [Modern Concrete Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5616873/list/modern-concrete-design) — 459 ideas - [Luxury Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7985559/list/luxury-outdoor-living) — 121 ideas - [Modern Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5616906/list/modern-architecture) — 50 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/modeconcrete) ## Community Q&A **Q: Flooring** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi, do you know the concrete color? The grey is nice...stain or color added? Thanks! A: Thanks! Make sure you get the contractor to do test small test areas for your approval, before doing the entire floor. Good luck!! **Q: I want my basement floor to look like this!** *(in Photo Questions)* I showed this photo to my builder and asked him to do my basement floor so it looks like this. 2 test areas later and neither one looks anything like this photo. Can you tell me what to do to get this look? Can I hire you to do my floor? It's beautiful!!! A: Thanks for your inquiry. There are so many variables with a staining concrete, it’s hard to recommend anything without seeing the job in person. All concrete surfaces and floors are different so we can't tell you exactly what will work for your shower until we do test areas to see how your concrete reacts to the various chemical or staining options we specialize in. We wish we could help you more! We are also available for worldwide projects, depending on your budget. If you are close to us, we can definitely help you out! Where are you located? **Q: Is the polishing done at foundation pour or later during finishing** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Our polishing and finishing process is usually done during the finishing stages. This floor was done before they drywalled/painted. It is usually up the client when they prefer the concrete floor is finished. Because it's usually a pre-existing element it allows a lot of flexibility for completion dates. If the floor is polished and finished, and you still have other trades coming onsite, we recommend covering the floor and keeping it protected from staining/paint and damage. Hope this helps! **Q: How do you do this?** *(in Photo Questions)* I have seen this picture many times on line..it is one of my favorites..Do you have molds for these? Thanks A: Thanks for your inquiry and compliment! Sorry, but currently we don't sell molds for our Dream Lounger. If we do start to sell our molds in the future, we will definitely let you know. **Q: Richard** *(in Photo Questions)* What is this stone? Is it boral SF cobblefield? A: The stone used for this project was created by Eldorado Stone and was matched up to the client's pre-existing rock work already on the home. http://www.eldoradostone.com/products/stone/nationwide-profiles/limestone/ **Q: is the concrete sitting on wood sub floors?** *(in Photo Questions)* my house has wood sub-floor; is it recommended to have concrete on top? A: You can definitely install concrete floors on a wooden subfloor or wooden substrate. Concrete floors (or overlays) are of similar thickness and weight to tile, so you should be fine structurally to install concrete on any surface (provided your subfloor is adequately prepared and you use an experienced concrete artisan who uses top quality products). There have been lots of recent product developments that challenge traditional thinking of what 'concrete' is. With traditional concrete, you would definitely need to reinforce and check the structure before any application or overlay is applied. If the concrete contractors use the latest high performance products, the concrete floor or overlay could actually be lighter than tile and usually only 3/8" thick. Depending on the flex in your wooden subfloor, hairline cracks are natural and expected to appear on the surface. This comes from the concrete slab being a single, solid piece of rock and the wood underneath is flexible and changes and shifts consistently. When the foundation of the house shifts, the concrete is subjected to various flex points and pressures which take the form of tiny hairline fractures in the material. Seams, contraction joints and schluter strip help curb this, but if doing concrete on any flexible surface you can expect movement. If you need a concrete top coat it generally runs between $12-$18 per sq/ft (plus floor prep on wooden subfloor - usually $1/sq ft), prices are depending on the products used, sealers, waxes and acid stains you want applied. You can maybe find cheaper contractors in your area, just make sure they have plenty of experience and are using the best products, for guaranteed long-term results. If installed correctly, these concrete floors have more longevity and style options than other flooring options. Good luck! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-18.*