About Us
Where It All Began
Barnes Concrete was started in 1990 by Robert Brown "Bob" Barnes Jr. with the goal of providing quality demolition work at a lower cost. Back then, the company specialized in concrete cutting and demolition with just Bob at the helm, serving such clients as The Disney Store, Marriot Hotels, and Hawk's Cay Resort. At the turn of the 21st century, the company partnered with other contractors and expanded its focus to building under the name Decco Construction, taking on several large builds for commercial and residential clients. The company continued to grow and provide a high standard of quality craftsmanship over the next 15 years. In 2016, Bob brought back Barnes Concrete under his own license and moved the company to the middle keys in Marathon,Fl, where he continued focus on building, repair, and renovations. Being in a marine environment, spalling and dock repair/replacement quickly became an added specialty and staple of business in the Keys. The company has been and continues to be family-run, with two members being Air Force vets. Today, we continue to serve South Florida and all of the Florida Keys with more staff, a greater scope of services--recently including murals and resin bartops, countertops, and floors--but with the same focus on quality and lasting durability on which the company was founded.
Barnes Concrete Inc.
Barnes Concrete was started in 1990 by Robert Brown "Bob" Barnes Jr. with the goal of providing quality demolition work at a lower cost. Back then, the company specialized in concrete cutting and demolition with just Bob at the helm, serving such clients as The Disney Store, Marriot Hotels, and Hawk's Cay Resort. At the turn of the 21st century, the company partnered with other contractors and expanded its focus to building under the name Decco Construction, taking on several large builds for commercial and residential clients. The company continued to grow and provide a high standard of quality craftsmanship over the next 15 years. In 2016, Bob brought back Barnes Concrete under his own license and moved the company to the middle keys in Marathon,Fl, where he continued focus on building, repair, and renovations. Being in a marine environment, spalling and dock repair/replacement quickly became an added specialty and staple of business in the Keys. The company has been and continues to be family-run, with two members being Air Force vets. Today, we continue to serve South Florida and all of the Florida Keys with more staff, a greater scope of services--recently including murals and resin bartops, countertops, and floors--but with the same focus on quality and lasting durability on which the company was founded.
Relationships
We aim to take care of our own. We live in the keys, so our customers are often our neighbors. You'll see around town, at the grocery store, out fishing, or at one of the local restaurants. Our customers are people, not numbers. We give good, quality service because that's what we expect from other businesses in the keys and to keep our local economy thriving.
Experience
Being in business for over three decades, we've touched on and led a diverse array of demolition and construction projects both large and small, yet we know every project comes with its own set of unique challenges and plans. We've never worked a project we couldn't complete and enjoy problem solving. Contact us for a review and estimate of your project. We'll get you a price and a reasonable timeframe to expect completion
Accountability
We are fully insured and certified. Our work carries a 5-year warranty with it. We live by the motto treat others as you expect to be treated, meaning we will not build or repair anything we wouldn't want on our own home or property.
Our Mission
We Aim to Build the Best
We strive to provide work we're proud to stand by and we don't fail. That is what Bob expected for himself and this business since its inception. Excellence and lasting durability are the standards of quality he maintained in every project and those standards are what we keep to today. We want to complete your project to your complete satisfaction while knowing it will stand the test of time--and the elements--for years to come. You know where to find us. Just look for the sawfish!
In the News
When Hurricane Irma hit the keys in 2018, it caused massive wind and water damage to people's homes. Bob stayed behind to look after his neighbors' properties and used his equipment to help clean up the aftermath. The Sun Sentinel got wind of this and interviewed him .
