G-Cat Construction Co. was recommended to me by a friend. I got 5 quotes for the construction of a new concrete driveway, front porch, and 2 sidewalks. G-Cat was the only company whose estimate itemized each part of the job, with pricing and detailed specifications. Although G-Cat was not the lowest bidder (neither was it the highest), I’m glad I contracted with them. The owner, Vito, applied for the village permit as required and completed the work according to Village codes. It took 5 days to complete the job because of rainy weather, but Vito assured me that it would be done before I went on vacation.
I was amazed at how hard the initial crew of 8 men, including Vito, worked to remove all the existing concrete and landscaping in front of my house in just one day. They had all the equipment needed to do the job, including a Bobcat with multiple attachments for drilling and excavating, a Kato Imer mini excavator, trucks for concrete and yard waste removal, an air compressor jackhammer, and an old-fashioned sledgehammer. Ozinga provided a high-quality concrete mixture that contained fiber mesh.
The crew worked together well and always cleaned up after each phase of the project. I can finally drive my car into the garage without a jolt now that the driveway pitch meets the level of the garage floor. I am getting compliments from friends and neighbors on how beautiful the driveway looks. People are hesitant to park on it because they want to keep it in its pristine condition!
The porch is well-constructed with minimal damage to the house brick to which it is attached. The crew used concrete blocks to support the porch and inserted cardboard concrete forms (Sonotubes) to make the concrete footings. They put a waterproof barrier on the porch wall before pouring the concrete. No cracking has occurred on the new porch and steps. The sidewalk approaching the porch is wider and more impressive now. Both new sidewalks are crack-free and level so that no rainwater drains toward the house.
I am very pleased with the work done by G-Cat Construction and highly recommend this company.
Services: Demolition and removal of existing concrete, removal of landscaping, construction of concrete driveway, porch/stairs, and 2 sidewalks
