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FAR from Average Construction

Decorative Concrete Service, Concrete Repair, Asphalt Driveway Service,

About us

FAR from Average Construction is a company that was designed to put the consumer first. My motto is I will not take on a job if I can not handle it. I am all for making the customer happy and making sure my quality of work is top of the line. I have been in business for a little under a year but, I have over 13 years experience in this business and know what works and what does not. I specialize in concrete whether it's a sidewalk redo or a design like stamp concrete if I can do it than it will be done. I also can do paver design and remodel such as kitchen and bath. I will work with you to ensure you get the best work possible and can be very flexible in terms of pricing.

Business highlights

Eco Friendly
Se habla espanol
Family owned & operated
Emergency services offered
Women owned and operated
6 years of experience

Services we offer

Decorative & stamped concrete. Portuguese and Spanish speaking translation available.

Services we don't offer

NO SEALCOATING OR ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS.

Amenities

Eco Friendly Accreditations

Yes

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Senior Discount

10%

Accepted Payment Methods

  • PayPal
  • American Express
  • Financing Available
  • Check
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
Reviews
4.545 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
84%
4
2%
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2%
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Tom C.
Jan 2021
1.0
Concrete Repair, Asphalt Driveway Service + 1 more
$10,000
Everything went fine until I made the final payment (before the last bit of work was completed). Since then, I've waited an entire year for Fernando to come back and finish the job. It is still incomplete! And one issue is a safety hazard. My property has had a safety hazard for an entire year because I've been pushed back over and over and over again.
Response from FAR from Average Construction

"Per our conversations this was resolved and taken care of, unfortunately covid-19 has had an impact on everything so things have been slower than normal to be completed. It is our priority to keep the client as well as staff safe. Communication was key in having this completed as I explained when you had reached out. Again our sincerest apologies for not meeting up the standards that we hold true. We value your honesty and hope in the future you consider us again."


Melanie D.
Dec 2020
1.0
Pavers and Hardscaping Service
$18,000
We hired Fernando to remediate a failing retaining wall in our backyard. He initially told us he could straighten the existing wall, but it started to crack and couldn’t be done. So we had him rebuild a new wall. One month later, my neighbors alerted me that the new wall was bowing out. We called in other experts to give opinions. It turns out, Fernando had neglected to backfill the wall with stone, nor install the perforated pipe or landscape fabric. Fernando says his motto is he won’t take a job if he can’t handle it. But our job proved to be clearly outside his scope of expertise. We paid $18,000 in total and had to have the whole job redone by another contractor. We had a terrible time getting any money back from Fernando. He offered me only $8500 back. After getting a lawyer involved, and a lot of stress and upset, Fernando refunded me $12,000. But he still kept $6,000 because he said the part of the wall he rebuilt was good. Guess what? The new contractor had to take it all apart to rebuild it right because it was not good. So I lost all that money in the end. I also lost money on new plantings, sprinker system repair, wood and concrete I had paid for, because all those things had to be ripped out again to rebuild the wall correctly the THIRD time around. I feel bad posting this review, but I don’t want to see anyone else go through what we did. It was a nightmare.
Response from FAR from Average Construction

"The wall that you payed for that I charged you 6000.00 was done correct. The contractor that you hire to rebuild the old wall that your husband asked me to keep when I had it all dug up and ready to take it down and rebuild, the contractor that you hired told us that the wall that I built did not have to come down. If he took it down that does not reflect on me. I gave you the money back because you keep on crying that you had to tap in on your sons college fund and I did not want that I should of taking this to court but I felt sorry for you."


Nihar K.
Nov 2020
5.0
Decorative Concrete Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Fernando was excellent to work with and we would hire him in a heartbeat again. We had talked to a number of other contractors and he was by far the most easy to deal with and competitive. He explained us the entire process, went over the pros and cons and visited us multiple times with no pressure tactics. In fact, he reduced some of the scope which he felt did not add any value. His crew was on time and efficient. He even brought his own pool robot vacuum and re-installed the cover. No brainer to work with him.

Michael S.
Oct 2020
5.0
Decorative Concrete Service, Concrete Driveway Service + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
My new driveway is spectacular. Family, friends & neighbors have all been astonished. It was a quick & very easy process. Fernando is a very nice man who helped me through the pattern & color choices. The old driveway was removed & the new driveway installed all in one day. 2 days later is was completed with a power washing and a sealer applied. I was off the driveway for only a few days. Very easy. I would highly recommend Far From Average Construction.

Bob G.
Oct 2020
5.0
Decorative Concrete Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Fernando and his crew were professional, punctual and easy to work with. Fernando guided us each step of the way from samples to finish and thoroughly answered all our questions. He did everything to ensure we were satisfied with the job. You can see the pride he has in the performance he offers. We would absolutely use Fernando again. Our experience was great with him

Bert K.
Sep 2020
5.0
Decorative Concrete Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Fernando and his team did an excellent job on our patio. The stamped concrete looks incredible and exceeded all expectations. We needed some help figuring out exactly what we wanted and Fernando worked with us to arrive at the best configuration for our space. Now, our backyard looks completely transformed. Very happy with the service and would highly recommend to others.

Fred K.
Aug 2020
5.0
Decorative Concrete Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great Fernando was always on time and did everything he said he would do. The patio came out great

Leslie V.
Aug 2020
5.0
Decorative Concrete Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Fernando was very professional & honest. He met all requests & was always responsive to phone calls. The concrete patio came out beautiful. I would definitely recommend “Far From Average Construction.”

Jizhong X.
Jul 2020
5.0
Decorative Concrete Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
My project is a special. It aims to build a 15 X10 feet concrete slab in three sections and burry simulated defects (voids, delaminates nation, honeycomb), put pipes of different diameters at different depth and places inside the slab as the ground truth to test the GPR and Impact sounding instruments. I am very impressed that Fernando is very knowledgeable on the testing slab and give me good suggestions on what types of concrete mix should be used. His workers did a good job to level the slab, put defect boxes in place, and pour the concrete, and finished the job on time.

Shannon R.
Jul 2020
5.0
Decorative Concrete Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Fernando was fantastic from our first phone call to the completion of our project. First he came to the house to discuss our vision for the patio...size, shape, color, estimate for the work, etc... We hired him to create a 500 sq. ft. Stamped concrete patio. We developed a timeline for the project and Fernando and his team delivered on everything on time. You could tell that it was very important to him that we were satisfied with the results of the project. He was a great communicator throughout the project and very easy to work with. Thank you Fernando! We would hire him again for another project in a heartbeat and recommend that you do too!

Margot H.
Jun 2020
1.0
Masonry
repaving of two driveways
Response from FAR from Average Construction

"First and foremost that I want to apologize for any miscommunication that you and I may have had. I always strive to give the best customer service possible always. As per our conversation that we did have, I did express that I was not interested in pursuing the job because my calendar was already full. At this current time I just do not have the time to do driveway repavements. I apologize again for any misleading communications."


Rose M.
Jun 2020
5.0
Decorative Concrete Service, Concrete Leveling
Yes, I recommend this pro
After over 6 estimates, multiple calls, researching reviews and finding positive feedback, we decided to go with FAR from Average Construction to build our concrete stamped patio. Fernando did not disappoint. He was in constant communication during the planning stage, from area of the patio, to color suggestions, to fruition of the project. His customer service was impeccable. He listened to all of our concerns and ensured the cost was in budget. The work entailed a walkway, a bbq area and a 25x20 patio. On the day of the pour, Fernando and his team were punctual, efficient, and knowledgeable. We were consulted on every stage of the job, during installation. Fernando made sure all inquiries were addressed. They completed the task with minimal issues. The project was completed in 1 day, with power washing for 2 hours the next day and 3 days to cure and seal. We are completely ecstatic with our new outdoor living space. If you are looking for a person that has integrity and great work ethics, along with very reasonable pricing, FAR from Average Construction is the company.

David R.
Jun 2020
5.0
Decorative Concrete Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,700
Stamped concrete walkway and patio

Joyce M.
May 2020
5.0
Concrete Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
stamped concrete work in cabana
Response from FAR from Average Construction

"Thank you so much for that wonderful review!!! My job is def to make sure the customer is satisfied from beginning to end and ensure that their wants and needs are met hands down. I appreciate your business and look forward to working with you in the near future."


Robert N.
Apr 2020
5.0
Decorative Concrete Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
Fernando and his team did a great job! From start to finish, with each step of the process explained, and I felt well informed. The team had to remove an existing patio and pour concrete with the stamped/decorative finish, which initially estimated for two sessions completed in one day. There was a small hiccup with the color we originally chose that was out of the owner's control, but we were able to rectify and proceed on time. I have already recommended the company to a friend.
Response from FAR from Average Construction

"Thank you so much for your kind words, I’m glad my team and I were able to meet your every expectation. My goal is to make sure the job is done right with the customers needs and wants fully met. It was a pleasure to work with you and thank you for recommending me it is greatly appreciated!"


Tom C.
Dec 2019
5.0
Pavers and Hardscaping Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent service. Highly recommend. Very professional. Kept in great contact thru the whole process.

Martin K.
Nov 2019
5.0
Concrete Repair, Concrete Driveway Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$17,000
It was very good. They were very easy to work with. Their communication was good.
Response from FAR from Average Construction

"Thank you very much and the stamp concrete looks great in your driveway and patio"


Danise T.
Sep 2019
5.0
Asphalt Driveway Service, Masonry
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great!! All workers were very pleasant, respectful, accommodating and extremely hard working. The final clean up was remarkably thorough. We are greatful for a job well done!

Sheldon M.
Aug 2019
5.0
Concrete Repair, Asphalt Driveway Service + 2 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
Everything was done as contracted, no aggravation. They cleaned up. I already contracted for another job.

Belkys G.
Aug 2019
5.0
Asphalt Driveway Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,200
The whole experience from beginning to end went smoothly. We’re very satisfied with the work done on our driveway. The owner is professional and true to his word. Recommend! ??
Response from FAR from Average Construction

"I appreciate that comment very much and like I always say my word is all I have and I like to be tru to it thank you very much for choosing me to redo your driveway"


Ali P.
Jul 2019
5.0
Decorative Concrete Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very professional and explained everything. The patio looks amazing. Highly recommend!
Response from FAR from Average Construction

"Thank you so much! Glad you love it! Please keep me in mind for any future projects you may have."

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Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number

13VH10836500

Trade License Locale

NJ

Trade License Authority

New Jersey: General

Trade License Expiration

03/31/2026

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FAQ

FAR from Average Construction is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
FAR from Average Construction accepts the following forms of payment: PayPal, American Express, Financing Available, Check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Yes, FAR from Average Construction offers free project estimates.
Yes, FAR from Average Construction offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, FAR from Average Construction offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, FAR from Average Construction offers emergency services.
Yes, FAR from Average Construction offers warranties.
FAR from Average Construction offers the following services: Decorative & stamped concrete. Portuguese and Spanish speaking translation available.
NO SEALCOATING OR ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS.