"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/pa/pottstown/leamy-electric-inc-reviews-7349031.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Borders By Design Decorative Concrete","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Anna G."},"reviewBody":"I love the final result. I needed desperate help fixing my driveway after another contractor did a poor job with materials different than what I had requested. I am very thankful for the level if costumer service he provided and the quality of work he offers."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/mcallen/borders-by-design-decorative-concrete-reviews-5361356.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Arron Saenz","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Felipe B."},"reviewBody":"We called Aaron Saenz for repair and re-plastering our pool, who names his business MTYfaming, from his advertisement on Craig?s list. He returned our phone call to set an appointment to determine a proposition. He arrived with his wife exhibiting several one inch square samples of quartz finishes. He also invited us to visit his current work project to view his work in-progress as a reference and provided his website address for examples of his work. During the conversation, my wife asked them where they resided. His wife was going to respond, but he cut her off and claimed he lived on Plantation division in Pharr. I missed the cut off but my wife did not, the first warning we both neglected. He emailed us a proposal of $1800 for surface preparation and re-surfacing the pool and whirlpool with a quartz finish; additional was extra, i.e. concrete repair. After considering his proposal for several days, we called Aaron to accept his proposal. On June 25th, we paid him an initial down payment of $600 with a check. Since his proposal did not state when the remaining balance was due, throughout the work project he asked for small payments that we paid in checks with one cash payment. Second warning occurred on his start date and time. After claiming to start the following day, Tuesday June 30, he failed to call to notify us with delaying starting the work. We called him on Wednesday to inquire about the delay; he apologized for not starting or calling about the delays; he would and did start our pool repair on Thursday. His unpunctuality became a continuous pattern. When his workers were ready to leave for the day, Aaron would call or knock on our back door to inform us they would return the following day between 8:00 and 8:30. Only once did they arrive with the stated arrival time. After the first few times, we never believed him with any provided time frames. The expectations eventually encompassed progress and completion targets. I was aware re-plastering a pool required removal of all plaster down to the cement; it provides a visual inspection of the concrete foundation and repair if required. Additionally, no warranties are available if old plaster is not removed for nothing will adhere to old plaster for any length of time. Aaron assured me he had a coating that would adhere to the old plaster and all cracks in the cement would be repaired by applying a bounding agent that he had. Each day, he tended to leave two workers, normally one very young adult, in his late teens or early twenties and seemingly experienced older adult. The deficiencies were evident from beginning to they day the stopped working on the pool. As work advanced, we began to notice the deficiencies in workmanship with his employees? work caused by his lack of supervision through his absence during the work day. After sweeping the pool of debris and removing most of the water jet covers (only two of five were removed in the from the whirlpool), they started pneumatic wire wheel brushing along visible cracks in the plaster for access to concrete damage and applying a sealant on the cracks. The removed plaster was placed into thin black trash bags, not the thick contractor trash bags. The bags were placed in a row parallel with our fence in the alley which looked unsightly. I moved the bags onto a pile; some of the bags broke that forced me to use a couple of my own contractor bags. I had hoped Aaron would notice the plaster on the ground, and piled ?contractor? bags, and contractor bags to motivate him to pick up and trash the plaster properly. It did not work. An additional payment was required for materials and labor for the cracks. After the cracks and holes were exposed, the top plaster layers were also wire wheeled. I asked if the wire wheel abrasions were going to be filled in. Aaron responded, ?The top quartz layer will fill in the abrasions.? On the pool floor, large swaths of plaster was removed that resembled pits. Concrete was used as the filler that was not properly finished; the concrete is uneven, looked pitted and I did not see any type of bonding agent on the concrete. The bounding agent was applied; the quartz was spread by hand onto the bonding agent and a clear topcoat on top of the quartz. I do not know if the bonding agent works on both the plaster and the concrete. Small squares of about three feet by three feet were worked on at a time for applying the quartz. The quartz application should have had the same even shades of blue. Instead, there are different shades of blue squares. Areas where cracks were treated have a darker shade of blue. Aaron also recommended having the steps and a circle around the drain a different shade of color to for better visibility stepping into the pool and debris around the drain. I thought it was a good idea and opted for a lighter shade of blue. I though he was going to apply a lighter colored quartz; instead he simply the painted the plaster on the suggested areas. Instead of removing all the jet covers, quartz was applied on the rubber covers; how are they supposed to be removed? After they left for the day, I removed the quartz from the covers. After applying the quartz, the clear topcoat was ?smeared? over the quartz. The clear topcoat should have been the final procedure to protected the quartz and provide a smooth finish, it does not. As the workers progressed from square to square, they applied uneven topcoat thicknesses. Instead of leaving the topcoat clear, additional quartz was applied to try to cover imperfections. By applying the quartz on top of the clear coat, the final finish was rough that tended to scrape the skin, cut hands and feet. When he claimed the pool was finished, I told him is not. I informed him his worker had applied a topcoat on the tile and only 50% of the pool. I could see where topcoat shined and where his worker had stopped applying the topcoat. When he arrived, I pointed it out to him and he blamed his worker. I told him he is still responsible for the work for they work for him. He said he needed to purchase from Lowe?s some type of clear coat to add to his topcoat for greater protection. He came the following day, July 18, to apply an additional topcoat himself. Still, the final product was ugly. Between the preparation and applying the quartz, a man came by the house to ask about Aaron?s work. Since the quartz application had not started, we gave the man positive feedback. I asked Aaron why the different shades of color. He claimed all the quartz was going to darken. He said to commence filling the pool after 8:00PM; instead I waited until Thursday night to start filling the pool. The pool was used Saturday, July 21st. When our adult children and grandchildren swam in the pool, several of the kids received scrapes and cuts from the finish. They complained their feet hurt. One grandchild said there were air bubbles underneath the blue paint surrounding the drain. I called Aaron on Sunday, July 21st to notify him of the problems. I informed him I had started draining the pool and would be ready for him to view on Monday. He came late in the afternoon and said he had contacted his supplier who had recommended allowing the pool to dry a couple of days and at least three days after reapplying the topcoat. Since July, 22 Aaron has not appeared and does not want to answer our phone calls. We have tried to contact him numerous times and left messages without success. He called our daughter under the impression of a proposal request. She told him we were upset he had deceived and taken advantage of us. I do not know what transpired during their conversation; howev"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/mcallen/arron-saenz-reviews-7485103.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Ruben Leal","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"SANDRA B."},"reviewBody":"Due to damage caused by a hail storm we had to have work done on our roof. The hail broke and chipped the facia boards, and had to be replaced. The contractor we employed to replace the facia boards did not do caulking or painting, so we were tasked with finding a painter. Mr. Leal had left a business card with us a week prior, so we decided to check his work. He had painted several houses in our neighbor and we were amazed and how good his work was. We contacted Mr. Leal and asked him for an estimate. We called 2 other painters for estimates and based on the quality of work we had seen Mr. Leal do, and his bid we decided to hire him. Mr. Leal and his crew arrived promptly at 8:30 am as agreed by both parties. He stayed in contact with us keeping us informed of their progress. The crew prepped the areas of our house for painting by power washing. They caulked and applied primer to new wood and applied 2 coats of top quality paint. Mr. Leal and his crew were puntual, efficient, professional and friendly. They took extra measures to insure that if paint spilled it would not damage the concrete or walkway to our front door and patio. These gentlemen did this job in 100+ degree temperatures and still, they did an outstanding job. I would recommend Mr. Leal with no reservations."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/mission/ruben-leal-reviews-7405759.htm"},"position":10}]}
Concrete Driveway Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Penitas, TX
This company came in and totally transformed the backyard with their fast, precise, and professional work. The backyard had a half up, half down, crooked chainlink fence growing into trees . They removed the chainlink fence, dug up all the metal posts AND the concrete, cleaned all the...
Alma L.
5.0
10/2018
Excellent overall, they even showed up early! I waited about 3 months from when the work was actually done before posting this review, I wanted to see if the treatment took care of the termites (it did) and if there were any problems that might show up afterwards (there weren't). Amanda took...
Donald B.
1.0
11/2017
I believe they do good driveways. We got a prompt estimate from Steve. $25K. He said just call if you have any questions. I did, but it seems he couldn't do me the courtesy of returning my calls. Not good business. He lost my business.
My family and I have been using A1 for years now and recently decided to add a driveway gate and opener. We were totally satisfied both with the quality of workmanship and service received. We love our new gate and neighbors are always asking who built for us. We always recommend them to...
Adam S.
2.0
02/2015
I had three projects for them on my "electrician for a day deal", probably ambitious but I figured they would get to two. Upon ariival it was pretty clear that only one of the crew was really a trained electrician the other one was his son. I thought the deal was for 8 hours of an...
Anna G.
5.0
01/2014
I love the final result. I needed desperate help fixing my driveway after another contractor did a poor job with materials different than what I had requested. I am very thankful for the level if costumer service he provided and the quality of work he offers.
South Texas Construction is your one stop shop for all of your home improvement needs. Prompt and professional service is the only way we do business. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction each and every time we get a project in front of us. Contact us for any home remodeling projects or handyman jobs/repairs.
"For the price, the work the crew did was unbelievable. Outstanding work ethic and results. This is a must use company. I will definitely hire them again for my next project."
Frank P on January 2020
South Texas Construction is your one stop shop for all of your home improvement needs. Prompt and professional service is the only way we do business. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction each and every time we get a project in front of us. Contact us for any home remodeling projects or handyman jobs/repairs.
"For the price, the work the crew did was unbelievable. Outstanding work ethic and results. This is a must use company. I will definitely hire them again for my next project."
I Joaquin villanueva have been working with concrete for the past 20 years, I work in a path and roadway company however I do concrete and roads on the side. My team and I are effective and efficient due to all the years of experience we have had.
I Joaquin villanueva have been working with concrete for the past 20 years, I work in a path and roadway company however I do concrete and roads on the side. My team and I are effective and efficient due to all the years of experience we have had.
Our company dedicates time and precision on all our clients home needs from Roofing, Home improvements to top of the line alkalized water softener systems. Theres no task big or small here in Quality Home Innovations.
Our company dedicates time and precision on all our clients home needs from Roofing, Home improvements to top of the line alkalized water softener systems. Theres no task big or small here in Quality Home Innovations.
Repairing both the interior and exterior of a house involves a comprehensive approach to address various aspects. Interior repairs may include fixing drywall, addressing plumbing or electrical issues, and updating fixtures. Exterior repairs often involve tasks like repairing siding, roofs, windows, and maintaining the landscaping. It's important to assess the overall condition of the house and prioritize repairs to ensure a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing living space. Reliable contractors can help plan and execute these repairs effectively
Repairing both the interior and exterior of a house involves a comprehensive approach to address various aspects. Interior repairs may include fixing drywall, addressing plumbing or electrical issues, and updating fixtures. Exterior repairs often involve tasks like repairing siding, roofs, windows, and maintaining the landscaping. It's important to assess the overall condition of the house and prioritize repairs to ensure a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing living space. Reliable contractors can help plan and execute these repairs effectively
Expertise in concrete finishing since 1991. From the ground up my father started his own business in 1968. Bringing up his sons to know everything there is to know about concrete. How it works how to get a good finish what to expect in certain weather. We have made driveways, sidewalks, foundations, retaining walls to decorative concrete. Contracts in both commercial and residential. Servicing from the Rio Grande Valley to anywhere in Texas and adjacent States.
Expertise in concrete finishing since 1991. From the ground up my father started his own business in 1968. Bringing up his sons to know everything there is to know about concrete. How it works how to get a good finish what to expect in certain weather. We have made driveways, sidewalks, foundations, retaining walls to decorative concrete. Contracts in both commercial and residential. Servicing from the Rio Grande Valley to anywhere in Texas and adjacent States.
Martinez construction is a family business with 30 plus years of experience in concrete work. We provide service in making concrete drive ways, foundations for homes, sidewalks, and any type of concrete pour for your convenience. An average concrete project is from 2 to 3 days to complete.
Martinez construction is a family business with 30 plus years of experience in concrete work. We provide service in making concrete drive ways, foundations for homes, sidewalks, and any type of concrete pour for your convenience. An average concrete project is from 2 to 3 days to complete.
A family owned and operated business driven by customer satisfaction! Here at Chavez Tileworks & Construction you definately are covered in many installation service areas! Tile installation of any kind, brick/block laying, outdoor chimmney design and construction, patio tile installation, STUCCO instalation, shower tile installation...and many more! Our main objective is for our service to be the most thrilling construction experience ever! Chavez Tileworks & Construction is priviledged to be in business SINCE 2006 having top of the line projects in the books. With FREE ESTIMATES given and NO JOB TOO SMALL way of thinking your next construction project will sure be a pleasant one!!
A family owned and operated business driven by customer satisfaction! Here at Chavez Tileworks & Construction you definately are covered in many installation service areas! Tile installation of any kind, brick/block laying, outdoor chimmney design and construction, patio tile installation, STUCCO instalation, shower tile installation...and many more! Our main objective is for our service to be the most thrilling construction experience ever! Chavez Tileworks & Construction is priviledged to be in business SINCE 2006 having top of the line projects in the books. With FREE ESTIMATES given and NO JOB TOO SMALL way of thinking your next construction project will sure be a pleasant one!!
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FAQs for concrete driveway service projects in Penitas, TX
Concrete can crack from general wear, improper installation, or in response to uneven support from the soil underneath. Small, thin cracks on the surface of aging concrete are usually a result of normal wear and tear, while cracks on new concrete more likely indicate a problem with installation. Larger cracks or uneven steps can signify a much more severe issue. A concrete contractor should be able to diagnose the cause and repair concrete cracks for you.
A concrete driveway lasts between 25 and 30 years, provided you maintain it correctly. Other factors that impact the lifespan of a concrete driveway include your location’s climate and the amount of wear and tear it receives. Heavier vehicles, like RVs and trucks, notoriously create more wear and tear than lighter vehicles and, therefore, might reduce the concrete driveway’s overall lifespan.
With proper maintenance, exterior concrete steps can last 25 to 50 years or more. In most cases, your steps will require some minor repairs over that time frame, including sealing surface cracks and resurfacing to keep them in good condition. Interior concrete steps should last even longer, usually between 50 and 75 years, as they don’t have to stand up to the elements.
The cost to install a concrete driveway is $4 to $15per square foot on average. Your price heavily depends on your desired concrete finish and driveway size.
For a driveway that is 200 square feet, you can expect to pay an average cost of $1,900. For a driveway at double that size (400 square feet), the average price is closer to $3,800. Plain concrete is significantly more cost-effective, averaging $7 per square foot, whereas stained concrete averages around $19 per square foot.
The cost of resurfacing concrete is $6 per square foot on average, though that cost can range from $3 to $9per square foot.
For a driveway that is 200 square feet, you can expect to pay $600 to $1,800, and for a driveway that is 500 square feet, that cost averages $1,500 to $4,500. Resurfacing your driveway will give you the look and feel of a new surface without the hefty cost.
You may want to hire a concrete floor contractor to check out your home’s concrete surfaces or inspect your home’s foundation for minor damages that they can fix while on site. They may be able to fix cracks in your driveway or garage floor the same day they fix your concrete steps, as well. General concrete repair experts usually won’t be able to handle larger jobs, like leveling a sunken foundation, so you’ll need to hire a structural engineer for bigger projects.
The Penitas, TX homeowners’ guide to concrete driveway services
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