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At Blackwater Concrete, our goal is to provide personalized service and distinctive ideas, giving each client and project the full value of our collective experience and knowledge. By combining the broad-based skills of our artisans and the best in disciplined professionalism, we deliver on our commitments.

As a family-owned company, we provide attention to detail and the highest level possible of customer service. Every project is unique and is treated as our priority. And our concrete artisans take personal pride in offering high-quality work with superior finishes.

We offer all aspects of decorative concrete, from stamped to acid stains, and we also offer traditional masonry work to accent any decorative concrete work. We use the perfected method of stamped concrete and overlays to replicate the unique and realistic looks of imported slate, quarried, and textured stone. Blackwater provides artistry with decades of durability at a lower cost.

Blackwater Designer Concrete is fully committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction, from your first phone call through to the last minute on the job.

Blackwater Designer Concrete is fully committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction, from your first phone call through to the last minute on the job.

Our professional sales team will start with a free on site estimate and can also guide you through the entire design process. We provide support and guidance with selections of color, patterns, dimensions, and layout. But most importantly, we listen so that we know what your goals are for a successful project.

Once you select Blackwater Designer Concrete as your contractor, we schedule your project at a time that is convenient and meets your timelines. And, your sales representative will attend the first site visit with the build team to ensure your specifications and requirements are clearly articulated and understood.

Our team leaders are knowledgeable, experienced and dedicated to constructing the highest quality project and they work with you and the build teams to deliver the very best results possible. And, because we want to make sure you are happy with the results, we follow the same “punch list” process that most builders follow which allows us to validate with you that each aspect of the job is to your satisfaction.

When you work with Blackwater Designer Concrete, we pay attention to the details, we get it done right and on time, and our history of repeat business is a testimonial to that way of working.

Work with us, you will love the results!

Matt Cvechko

Operations Manager

Matt previously worked in interior concrete floor construction, and has become BlackWater’s interior flooring specialist. He joined BlackWater over six years ago and takes this family business very seriously and while there may be a bit of sibling rivalry with Eric, it is always all in good fun! In addition to the interior work, Matt has responsibility to ensure scheduled jobs get started and completed on time, and the whole of the business is running smoothly each day.

On his days off, Matt enjoys any and all outdoor activities including backpacking and hiking. And during football and basketball season, you can find Matt passionately cheering on the WVU Mountaineers. And, he loves any opportunity to spend time with his black lab, Frank.

Bill Williams

Walls/Fire Pits and Coloring Specialist
It’s been said that Bill has a “specific set of skills” for not only the building of our fire pits and walls, but the creative coloring on all our projects. His artistic aptitude helps to set BlackWater apart from our competitors. In addition to having worked in the concrete industry for nearly 20 years, Bill is often referred to as the MacGyver in the group; if a problem needs a special or “unique” solution, the team often calls on Bill to develop it. He loves working at BlackWater and enjoys the team environment and friendships he has with his colleagues. To describe Bill as an avid hunter is not accurate – he loves hunting and fishing and takes every opportunity possible to get into the woods or on the river (almost as much as Eric)! And if he’s not hunting or fishing, you will find him spending time with family.

Jesus Arroyo

Crew Foreman
Jesus has been working in the concrete construction industry for over 20 years. He started as a laborer and eventually worked his way up through the ranks so he is intimately aware of all the phases of a pour and what it takes to make a project successful. BlackWater has become increasingly known for our high quality of production and Jesus makes that possible. Not only is he the crew foreman, but in general, he is the go-to guy for all construction related questions! He has been with BlackWater for over six years now. If Jesus is not working (which is rarely ever the case!), he can be found playing soccer and spending time on outings with his family.

Keith Hagerman

Sales

Another valuable member of our Sales Team is Keith Hagerman.

Keith has been in the outdoor/landscape service industry for over 15 years.  He worked with former Director of Sales, Chris Graham and assisted in creating a seamless transition.  He is very thankful to both Chris and Eric for bringing him on board and has loved it since he began.

Keith enjoys working with clients to help them achieve their unique outdoor living space.  He is always excited to watch the process take place from design to completion.

As a John Handley High School graduate, he was very proud to see his eldest son graduate from there as well.  In Keith’s spare time he enjoys being outside as much as possible, playing basketball and watching his youngest son play basketball for Millbrook HS as well as his AAU team.

Eric Cvechko

CEO

Eric received his BS degree in Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management from Shepherd University and followed that with a Masters in Architecture from Montana State University. It was the exposure to concrete in grad school and its many and versatile applications that first intrigued Eric to learn more. From stamped concrete, acid staining, polished concrete, to vertical stamping and overlays, Eric was hooked and set out on a quest to educate himself in every facet of concrete available in the marketplace. It wasn’t long until he knew that starting his own decorative concrete business was what he wanted to do and he has never looked back!

Every year since starting the business in 2005, Eric has focused on adding new service offerings and products. The range now includes everything from patios, driveways, and walkways to outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, furniture, and decorative walls.  He and his staff of fellow concrete artisans still enjoy all the design and build components of each and every project and Eric still looks forward to the learning experiences that each new project brings.  Eric loves the build aspect of each project and is continually seeking new and efficient ways to deliver a quality product.

In his free time, Eric really enjoys fly fishing and has traveled the globe in support of finding the world’s best fishing spots! He is an avid WVU football fan, and father to Harvey, his yellow lab.