I realize it has been a few years since this work was done, but after having a recent home inspection, it opened a wound that never healed. First, when we bought the house the garage had water showing up near the back wall inside the garage. We also had them add a French drain as a preventative measure to keep much of the rainwater from heading toward the garage.
The immediate fix by Seal-Tite was to cut the concrete around the inner garage wall and force any water toward the sump pump. That sounded like a great idea at the time. BUT....It only added a Band-Aid to the problem and never addressed the cause of the problem. Being "waterproofing experts" I would have thought the company would have identified the cause of the problem. The cause was the concrete above the garage. When it rained, any water that could make it was forced in-bound toward the outside wall and ended up inside the garage on the floor.
A friend that came out to look at the work mentioned above, said, all we needed to do was cause any rain water to go out-bound away from the wall. Because Seal-Tite broke off a large piece of concrete in our backyard when they drove the truck containing the gravel for the French drain, we decided to add asphalt to the area near the garage wall. Lo and behold it worked. So why are we upset? For one, the problem was not what to do with the water in the garage. The problem was re-directing the water above. When we had asphalt added to our backyard, we had them make the ground higher near the garage wall. In fact, when the home inspector recently looked at the things Seal-Tite did to our garage he commented that the sum pump was dry and appeared it had never ran once. He was right. It is a brand new unit with zero mileage. In fact, since we had the asphalt laid, we had unplugged the sump pump and coiled the new cord above the sump pump plastic lid. For "waterproofing experts" we feel they sold us something that never addressed the cause of the water problem. They made extra money on us. If he was a true "waterproofing expert" he would have observed the cause of the water problem from the beginning.
Secondly, when they installed the French drain next to the retaining wall (we had never heard of a French drain until Seal-Tite mentioned it) they hand dug it using only a shovel. They only hand dug out approximately 2-3 feet and then laid the plastic tube inside the hole. It appears it was put in for surface drainage? Today, when we pull weeds, we have been able to touch and see the mesh that covers the pipe and therefore, have to be careful not to tear it.. We were later told by a contractor the French drain should have been placed deeper. We also read that it should have had a "cleanout" on the highest point since the pipe was approximately 110 feet in length (length according to contract) and could clear any possible, future clogs. But, in fairness to Seal-Tite, we don't know how deep it should have been dug. We thought it was put in to prevent hydrostatic pressure and after looking at different websites, appears to have been put in too shallow. Nevertheless, the main point I wanted to complain about was the charges for the work and the charge for the sum pump that was NOT needed to fix the garage problem.
IIn case Seal-Tite read this, I found the following information very useful. ""
Installation of a French drain system can add considerable cost to a drainage correction project and careful consideration of the scope of the project is required for the most cost-effective result. Understanding that groundwater movement is controlled by gravity, the installation of a ?cutoff? French drain on the uphill side of a building may be adequate to provide the needed protection. Soils and building materials soak up groundwater like a sponge. The French drain must be deep enough so that the soaking and wicking action is disrupted and overcome by the force of gravity drawing the moisture down and away from the structure.
The proper depth of a French drain system depends upon the application. When protecting a below-grade living space, the ?invert? (bottom) of the perforated pipe must always be kept well below the level of the finish floor. For purposes of protecting a crawl space or treating expansive soils, the depth of the French drain may become more a matter of judgment. For the best result, an experienced expert should be consulted.
Another important constraint on the depth of a French drain is the proximity and depth of foundations. An over-deep trench will undermine the supporting soil of an adjacent concrete footing and could cause settlement of the building or structure. To overcome this problem, the French drain could be installed in sections so that only a short length of the footing would be undermined at any one time. If another accommodation cannot be made, the adjacent footing may need to be extended by ?underpinning?.....
Also; "Cleanouts should always be installed for French drain as well as for surface drain systems. Install cleanouts at the high point of the system. Cleanouts should also be installed below any sharp changes in the elevation of the perforated pipe. The cleanouts should connect into the pipe with a ?sweep? fitting so that a snake or water jet can be run down the pipe to clear any clogs. Mark each cleanout as to whether it is for a tightline or a perforated pipe. You don?t want a future contractor installing new surface area drains and connecting them to your French drain system."
*Update to Provider response.*
Please note I started the review advising that the company did do this work years ago. Secondly, please also note; nowhere did the company address the issues/complaints in their response. That should get your attention because the substance of the complaint was not addressed. They have my file and has my phone number. If this was a big deal to the company you would think they would do a follow-up and see what they could do. I could sell them the brand new sump pump the sold me? The point being, is it ever too late to right a wrong?
Thirdly, the so-called "free" work they claimed in their response was another issue I did not put into the initial report at the time because I thought I had made my point. But, since they brought it up, let me address it. When they drove their vehicle into our backyard area it was filled with gravel for the French drain. The weight of their truck cracked a large, LARGE corner of concrete off of the concrete slab. After he completed the work we asked the owner to come back out to the job site to see what he would do. Since this was their fault, we asked him to cut out a portion of the slab to make it look better which he agreed to. (As we all know, nothing is free and even then he appeared reluctant) He made it sound as if he did us a favor by fixing what the company broke. As I said in the review, this has been an issue in the back of our minds that needed to be addressed. When our contractor/realtor friend asked about the work in the garage his mouth dropped. As I said in the initial review the sump pump has NEVER ran. It sits in the hole they dug, in our garage, with the electric cord unplugged and the plug is coiled up on top of it.
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We have had Mr. Souza do work for us before. He is honest. He allowed us to provide the materials instead of insisting he provide them so he can turn around and jack up the prices on things to support his new Rolls Royce. (Seriously, I don't even think he marks stuff up like many other contractors) If he did, it didn't hurt our wallet.
Instead of replacing our master bath vanity, he gave us the measurements and had me go down to Renko to pick out a nice color and get it ordered. He then sanded down the old one and added two brushed coats of polyurethane. (Even removed all the doors and drawers, took them home to keep some of the polyurethane odor out of the bathroom) Today, it looks as good as new and it saved us allot of money because we didn't have to buy a new one.
He replaced the commode and re-caulked throughout the two bathrooms. He also painted our garage and garage door. What a difference. What I appreciated about him most is his motivation. While something is drying he is off working on another project. He doesn't sit around or go away and tell you he will be back when something finishes drying.
James Evans performed well; arrived as expected and finished the work in a workmanlike manner. Price for this job was $105. This was our initial work with Evans and we are really pleased!
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I called this company approximately 1 month ago (July 2014) after I saw the name on Angie's List. I talked to a man who then set up an appointment and come to my residence to give me an estimate for my stairs. I even told him that I found his name on Angie's List. But, the appointment date came and went and NOBODY showed up! Nobody called to tell me they were not going to be at the residence. Did they lose my telephone number? They still had my address if they did.
On August 13th around 1500 hrs, almost a month later, I received a telephone call from Crockett Home Improvement. Her name was Susan. She said she was told to call me and ask me if I was still interested in the concrete job. No apology, no explanation as to why they ditched my appointment. I can only speculate they were too busy for a small job like mine and waited until they needed some work? I don't know. Nevertheless, they DID have my telephone number (since they were able to call me on August 13th) and they could have called me to advise they would not be here on the scheduled date and time. Is it too much to ask for a courtesy call?
This is unacceptable and unprofessional. This happens too often in the City of Roanoke. People take the time to stay at home when they have other things to do on that day and yet, contractors seem not to care about our day and our plans. Crockett Home Improvement boasts about being on Angie's List, and they may well do good work, but not calling with no apology and then calling a month later with no apology from the boss is just wrong. When I talked to Susan about them ditching my appointment, she acted apathetic/unconcerned about the failure to show up for the appointment and didn't seem to care that I was upset. All she wanted to know is if I was still wanting an estimate. Didn't offer to put a supervisor on the phone or try to make it right with a discount or something.
The tree removeal was scheduled within two days of initial contact with Jay. Jay was Very courteous when explaining the process and answered all my questions/concerns for safety during the visit for the estimate. They were able to work us in on the same day as the tree was splitting higher...
Luci M.
5.0
08/2017
They do an excellent job I've been using them for about a year now and their work is always consistent. Everything smells very nice and looks nice and clean and tidy when they are finished with the cleaning. I have used other cleaners in years past and they may do a good job the first or...
Laura S.
5.0
11/2016
Iris' cleaning has done both a deep seasonal cleaning and bi-weekly cleaning for us. Friendly and efficient! She provides the equipment and cleaning products which she chooses with care. Mindful of the finish (sheen, shine or matte) and scent the cleaning solution leaves behind. Iris is...
Leanna F.
5.0
03/2016
Jeff was very responsive when I contacted him in the fall. He came to the house, looked at the area and provided me with an estimate within a week. He provided drawings so I could visualize the finished product. He does stay busy so he told me it would be January or February before he...
W D.
2.0
06/2015
I realize it has been a few years since this work was done, but after having a recent home inspection, it opened a wound that never healed. First, when we bought the house the garage had water showing up near the back wall inside the garage. We also had them add a French drain as a...
W D.
5.0
06/2015
We have had Mr. Souza do work for us before. He is honest. He allowed us to provide the materials instead of insisting he provide them so he can turn around and jack up the prices on things to support his new Rolls Royce. (Seriously, I don't even think he marks stuff up like many other...
I called this company approximately 1 month ago (July 2014) after I saw the name on Angie's List. I talked to a man who then set up an appointment and come to my residence to give me an estimate for my stairs. I even told him that I found his name on Angie's List. But, the appointment date...
TrackZ Enterprise LLC provides general Asphalt maintenance and Paving services in the NRV and SWVA areas and serving surrounding areas. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!
"The crew arrived as promised and worked hard to complete the job in one day. They were contacted the following day when additional sealant was needed in certain areas. The response was immediate and job completed to our satisfaction. They were professional and very easy to work with."
William D on August 2025
TrackZ Enterprise LLC provides general Asphalt maintenance and Paving services in the NRV and SWVA areas and serving surrounding areas. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!
"The crew arrived as promised and worked hard to complete the job in one day. They were contacted the following day when additional sealant was needed in certain areas. The response was immediate and job completed to our satisfaction. They were professional and very easy to work with."
Concrete Construction experts with a Class A License in Roanoke, VA area. With our experience and knowledge in concrete construction, in residential projects and commercial projects. Many people have come to trust the workmanship and quality of Diprom Concrete Construccion. We'd love to add you to our list of satisfied clients. Why not consider us for your next job? Call now for a FREE estimate. Diprom concrete construction, offers quality service, skilled employees, and competitive pricing. Our staff has years of experience in concrete constructions, they are responsible and clean, with high moral values Customer satisfaction is important to us. Diprom Concrete Construction, will be happy to do the work you need.
"Cost more than we expected, but great job, it’s done and we are moving on with the rest of the project. Thanks guys."
James G on April 2021
Concrete Construction experts with a Class A License in Roanoke, VA area. With our experience and knowledge in concrete construction, in residential projects and commercial projects. Many people have come to trust the workmanship and quality of Diprom Concrete Construccion. We'd love to add you to our list of satisfied clients. Why not consider us for your next job? Call now for a FREE estimate. Diprom concrete construction, offers quality service, skilled employees, and competitive pricing. Our staff has years of experience in concrete constructions, they are responsible and clean, with high moral values Customer satisfaction is important to us. Diprom Concrete Construction, will be happy to do the work you need.
"Cost more than we expected, but great job, it’s done and we are moving on with the rest of the project. Thanks guys."
We specialize in concrete services, targeted at residential customers, driveways, patios, walkways, sidewalks, color, and stamping
" One Level Development, Sal was very helpful in discussing different options with costs to explore ways to complete our project. Knowledgeable / skilled.
Timely execution of steps to complete the project was appreciated. Staff was professional, polite, skilled, and efficient.
The price seemed too high, but the price was agreed. The finished project is excellent.
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Dale G on September 2025
We specialize in concrete services, targeted at residential customers, driveways, patios, walkways, sidewalks, color, and stamping
" One Level Development, Sal was very helpful in discussing different options with costs to explore ways to complete our project. Knowledgeable / skilled.
Timely execution of steps to complete the project was appreciated. Staff was professional, polite, skilled, and efficient.
The price seemed too high, but the price was agreed. The finished project is excellent.
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Diprom Concrete Construction LLC has over 10 years of cleaning experience. We pride ourselves with exceptional communication and quality work for our customers. We believe that reliability, integrity is integral in working with our customers. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. Give us a call today or you can schedule with us online, we look forward to earning your business!
"We needed a job done quickly and urgently, and this locally-owned, family business jumped at the opportunity to do this for us. In two days, our project was started, and in three days (total), it was complete. The concrete is level, square, professionally set. The workers were pleasant, focused, and professional at all times. All in all, I feel that the price was fair and that we received a good value with this company. I would definitely recommend them!!"
Beth B on October 2024
Diprom Concrete Construction LLC has over 10 years of cleaning experience. We pride ourselves with exceptional communication and quality work for our customers. We believe that reliability, integrity is integral in working with our customers. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. Give us a call today or you can schedule with us online, we look forward to earning your business!
"We needed a job done quickly and urgently, and this locally-owned, family business jumped at the opportunity to do this for us. In two days, our project was started, and in three days (total), it was complete. The concrete is level, square, professionally set. The workers were pleasant, focused, and professional at all times. All in all, I feel that the price was fair and that we received a good value with this company. I would definitely recommend them!!"
The Concrete Wizard provides top-quality concrete resurfacing, repair, and restoration services throughout Virginia, excluding the Richmond area. We serve Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Arlington, Newport News, Alexandria, Hampton, Roanoke, and beyond. Our specialties include driveway repair, patio and pool deck restoration, sidewalk and step repair, and asphalt driveway resurfacing. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, we ensure your concrete surfaces are both durable and visually appealing. Contact us today for a free consultation!
The Concrete Wizard provides top-quality concrete resurfacing, repair, and restoration services throughout Virginia, excluding the Richmond area. We serve Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Arlington, Newport News, Alexandria, Hampton, Roanoke, and beyond. Our specialties include driveway repair, patio and pool deck restoration, sidewalk and step repair, and asphalt driveway resurfacing. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, we ensure your concrete surfaces are both durable and visually appealing. Contact us today for a free consultation!
At Dig Big LLC, we specialize in high-quality concrete work and the installation of durable, manufactured retaining walls that enhance both the function and beauty of outdoor spaces. Whether you need a strong, reliable wall to prevent erosion, define your landscape, or add visual appeal to your property, our expert team ensures precision installation using top-tier materials. Our concrete patios and walkways are built to last, offering a stylish and low-maintenance solution for any outdoor area. In addition to retaining walls and concrete surfaces, we provide custom hardscaping services to create functional and attractive outdoor spaces. With competitive pricing and a commitment to excellence, Dig Big LLC is ready to bring your vision to life. Contact us today to start your next project!
At Dig Big LLC, we specialize in high-quality concrete work and the installation of durable, manufactured retaining walls that enhance both the function and beauty of outdoor spaces. Whether you need a strong, reliable wall to prevent erosion, define your landscape, or add visual appeal to your property, our expert team ensures precision installation using top-tier materials. Our concrete patios and walkways are built to last, offering a stylish and low-maintenance solution for any outdoor area. In addition to retaining walls and concrete surfaces, we provide custom hardscaping services to create functional and attractive outdoor spaces. With competitive pricing and a commitment to excellence, Dig Big LLC is ready to bring your vision to life. Contact us today to start your next project!
We know it can be stressful trying to make repairs or remodel your home. Let us take away the stress of doing it yourself. Hardy Home Improvements is a family-owned business with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. We provide high quality work with professional services at affordable prices! We care for your home inside and out!
"I am very pleased with my new door installation. The house is old so I knew it could end up being a tricky job. Well, I can tell you that Danny knows what he is doing and didn't hesitate to take this job on. He and Barry were very professional and did a beautiful job. I will be using them for all my repair work in the future. You can't go wrong if you hire these guys to do a job for you. Thank you Danny and Barry!"
Hope U on September 2023
We know it can be stressful trying to make repairs or remodel your home. Let us take away the stress of doing it yourself. Hardy Home Improvements is a family-owned business with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. We provide high quality work with professional services at affordable prices! We care for your home inside and out!
"I am very pleased with my new door installation. The house is old so I knew it could end up being a tricky job. Well, I can tell you that Danny knows what he is doing and didn't hesitate to take this job on. He and Barry were very professional and did a beautiful job. I will be using them for all my repair work in the future. You can't go wrong if you hire these guys to do a job for you. Thank you Danny and Barry!"
Stoner concrete is very experienced with all concrete construction, from commercial jobs to even the smallest residential jobs. We focus on getting the job done right but the fastest way possible.
Stoner concrete is very experienced with all concrete construction, from commercial jobs to even the smallest residential jobs. We focus on getting the job done right but the fastest way possible.
We strive for quality and client satisfaction. Our goal is to get the job done quick with the simplest solution to save your time and money. Thats why we are well known for our returning clients. Excellence is our standard.
We strive for quality and client satisfaction. Our goal is to get the job done quick with the simplest solution to save your time and money. Thats why we are well known for our returning clients. Excellence is our standard.
Slab lifting, pools decks, sidewalks, driveway, interior slab of home or buildings.
Slab lifting, pools decks, sidewalks, driveway, interior slab of home or buildings.
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FAQs for concrete finishing projects in Daleville, VA
Concrete repair costs range anywhere from about $0.10 to $0.15 per linear foot to fill minor cracks, to about $6 to $14 per square foot to replace damaged concrete slabs. Repair costs vary widely depending on the size and type of work needed. For example, replacing 100 square feet of driveway will cost between $600 to $1,400, on average.
The average cost of stamped concrete is around $12 per square foot, but you might pay anywhere from $8 to $28 per square foot. The average 12-foot by 12-foot patio costs $1,730 on average. Your exact pricing will depend on the patio’s square footage, the condition of the area where you want to pour the concrete, the desired stamp pattern, concrete coloring, concrete grade, and local labor prices. Don’t forget to budget for extra costs like land preparation and additional concrete fortifications if necessary.
Depending on the cost to repair your driveway, it may be more cost effective to tear out and replace it with a new concrete driveway. The cost to repave a driveway ranges between $1,400 and $12,100, including removal of the old concrete. Contact a reputable concrete contractor for advice and an estimate. They may have a good reason for going with repairs or replacement after assessing your driveway. You may also have the option to resurface your driveway or pave over it without taking out the existing one.
It’s possible to create stamped concrete yourself, but we don’t recommend it and it’s often not cost-effective. It’s easy to mess up the pattern of a stamped concrete patio or walkway, leaving you with an unsightly home exterior rather than the elegant solution you wanted. Any mistakes made during the ground leveling and concrete pouring process will also increase the risk of cracks forming on your concrete. Additionally, buying enough stamps to get the pattern in before your concrete cures can cost as much as hiring a professional to do the work for you.
Concrete contractors typically charge anywhere from $6 to $14 per square foot. Cost factors include job size, site prep, base material, accessibility, your location, concrete finish, and concrete thickness. Removal of existing concrete, asphalt, deck, pavers, and grass will cost anywhere from $1 to $6 per square foot. Homeowners can often save money by removing and disposing of existing pavers, decks, and grass. Breaking up and hauling away concrete and asphalt is difficult and time-consuming without the proper equipment and may be worth having the pros do that work.
The Daleville, VA homeowners’ guide to concrete finishing services
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