FALKON CONCRETE-MASONRY-PAVERS

In a word...FANTASTIC. Very professional, informative (explained things very well), efficient and on-time. Val estimated 4 days of work, that's what it took. They cleaned up pretty well considering the mess involved and stayed on budget. We had one misunderstanding, which was corrected immediately with no issue. I would highly recommend them and would definitely use them again in the future.

Very good experience with this company. Val is very professional and polite.Maybe it was due to being busy, but Val was a little slow ( a day or two) with replies. But he does get back to you.I would definitely use this company again and I'm going to recommend him to my family and friends.

The work that was done was absolutely perfect! Our inspector was impressed and so were we. The crew was professional - they showed up on time every day, completed the work in the agreed upon time, were polite to my family, cleaned up after themselves, and foremost, built the wall beautifully! This was a very complicated job because of the changing elevations, the differing heights of the portions of the wall, with curves and jags along the wall. The pilasters are perfectly formed and compliment the wall. The crew found mistakes that our gate installer made and corrected them for us (at no additional charges!) They preserved the trees and vegetation surrounding the wall - we could not be happier with the work of this crew! Many of our neighbors have stopped by to compliment us. Thank you!! We HIGHLY recommend Falcon Concrete and Masonry! They are the best!

I'd obtained 3 estimates and, while the cost was all about the same, each offered a different solution for repairing the wall. Removing the caps and pouring the concrete and rebar seemed best to me. Val and his crew were here at the scheduled time and cleaned up nicely each night. They completed the job on schedule - even with a little problem with getting the stone facade, which Val took care of immediately. At every step in the process, I was informed and included in all decisions. I really appreciated the attention to detail that Val and his crew gave to this project. I could not be happier with the wall. Falkon did work of the highest quality and I would not hesitate to use them again.

Val came out to give an estimate and I explained to him what i wanted. He was very receptive to my Ideas and he came up several ideas of his own. I believe he gave me a fair estimate for the work done. They came out on a Friday and were finished in one day. The workers were consciences in their work and fast. Very happy with the job overall

As stated above, I was looking to hire a vendor to remove, regrade and pour a new driveway for my boss and contacted Falkon because of the high ratings here on Angie's List. Val promptly returned my call and set up a time for a walk through and estimate.On that day, Val showed up on time and listened to everything I needed to convey on behalf of my boss, and asked direct questions and made suggestions that would provide the best result for my boss (and make me look good). It was a really comfortable time as I never felt I was getting a 'heavy sales pitch.' To me it was also very clear he was a perfectionist. All that said, unknown to me over the weekend my boss' business associate referred and set him up with another vendor, and he went with them even before hearing my report on Falcon (or any of the other vendors I met). Regardless, I whole heartily recommend meeting with FALKON CONSTRUCTION and Val about for your next project, you will not be disappointed.

He was very professional. I didn’t spend anything as yet. I just took the estimate, and we’re still deciding on which way to go with the project. The experience with him so far has been excellent. He was personable, and he answered all the questions. He actually made the appointment. He corresponded on the phone, and he answered his emails He’s done a lot of work, and I’ve seen his work. I will use his services again in the future if I need to.

After contacting Falkon, Val came out and surveyed the fence. He indicated that due to it's size, a permit would be required. He was very receptive to our questions. He took the necessary measurements and said that he would email us with the estimate, as well as permit information. After reviewing the initial estimate, we noticed that the red brick cap was not included in the estimate. We emailed the issue back to Val and he promptly sent us a revised estimate, reflecting the change. Val was very professional throughout the process. Ultimately, we decided to go with another company, because Falkon's price quote was much higher than the other quotes we received. Having said that, I will definitely consider using them for my next job.

We got three bids (all from Angie's List), two around $1,700 and the other at $5,000. (the 3rd bidder apparently didn't want my business!). The 2nd bidder simply wasn't nice. Val was just as prompt and professional as the 2nd contractor, but Val was also a nice person on the phone and in person - so I went with my instincts. The job was too small for him personally, so Val sent in his foreman, who also turned out to be his brother-in-law Charlie (which made me a bit apprehensive - which I needn't have been). Charlie and his crew came out on Day One when they said they would. Turns out that Charlie is a PERFECTIONIST and they did a FANTASTIC job. He lad the new bricks on the first patio perfectly. The previous owner had rebar and concrete under the bricks and they were perfectly laid out originally. Unfortunately we were forced to rip out a 3-foot wide strip of brick because our electrical cables were buried, and we had upgraded the electrical (this was the only option per LA DWP). I threw two glitches at him and he handled them like a pro. The first was that the bricks matched the first patio but didn't match the 2nd patio as well. I asked Charlie about it and he very nicely said that those were the closest match. I insisted on seeing others and the next day he brought out 4 other types of bricks, new and used. And to my mild embarrassment, Charlie was right: The bricks he originally brought matched the 2nd patio the best. I'm sure that the 2nd contractor would have argued or whatnot - this way, my mind was placed at ease that these were the most closely matching.. The 2nd glitch I threw into the mix was basically asking him to do something that I had overlooked (it was a tiny area that no one would have noticed except me) after I did the final inspection with Charlie (I did one more with my partner and that's when I discovered it). Charlie had already packed and was ready to go. I showed him the area and asked him what he would charge and he asked me what I'd like to pay him (remember, these are nice people!) and I offered him what I thought was fair. No complaining, not a negative word, just a smile on his face to ease my 2nd embarrassing mistake. To summarize: Great work (number one in importance of course) professional/courteous (he took off his shoes to use the bathroom!), good price and excellent value. AND nice.

Val came out, made an assessment and provided a fair estimate. He explained his assessment to me so that I would understand his estimate. Then, he worked with the insurance company to make sure they understood and were in agreement. During the few days the crew worked on the wall, they arrived on time, they were very professional, nice workers and left the place cleaned up -- almost better than when they arrived. Would definitely hire them again for other work and recommend them to others.

work went very well was on time +work 8 hours each day until job was complete.

From start to finish Charlie ( foreman) was punctual, professional and easy to work with in completing this project. He was respectful of property and left the area clean. I am very satisfied with the work he completed and I look forward to working with this firm again in the future.

Val came out and gave me a good estimate for the work I wanted done. The cement was just what I wanted done and the pavers and brick planter came out beautiful. Val and his team showed a high level of professionalism and did quality work which exceeded any expectation I had. I am a very satisfied customer and would recommend Val for any masonry work you need done.

We got a fair bid for the work and the company provided proof of liability insurance, as well as referrals. Seemed professional and ready to do the job.

Val promptly sent me an estimate and made himself easily available during the bidding process to answer my questions. His crew did the work in a timely fashion, cleaned up after themselves, and performed a nice job. He also sent me photos during and after the process which was critical to me as I live 1200 miles away from the rental property they were repairing. I will definitely use Val again if the need arises.

Contacted Falkon through the Angie's List web site, Val called to set up an appointment the next day. Val took careful notes and advised on various options. Val is very knowledgeable and listened to the issues and concerns. The estimate was in my email inbox when promised within a few days. After deciding to proceed with the project, the contract was promptly delivered in my email. Val patiently answered the questions I had about the project. The first day is was demolition and setting the pavers. The team made quick work of the demolition and cleaned up nicely along the way. They checked multiple time to make sure the slope was correct and that the draining of the water was considered. I really appreciated the time taken to make sure it was done correctly. The second day was the pour of the concrete. Again the team made sure that the drainage and the slope would be correct. The worked late into the evening to put the final finish on the concrete when it was appropriately dry. They didn't cut corners to get out sooner. The Falkon motto is "Doing it Right!" and I couldn't agree more. Last day was removing the forms. Val took care of removing the forms and filled soil around where the forms were and did the final clean up around the property. I would use Val and Falkon again in a heartbeat.

I can't make enough positive comments to describe Val and his crew. Val is professional, intelligent and personable. He does his work precisely and expertly. His crew is hard-working and conscientious. Val takes your ideas and concerns seriously. Val and his crew arrive promptly and make the whole area neater than it was. Their cleanup is superb. They all go the extra mile for you. Val looks out for your best interest and insists on professional work from other contractors involved in his project. I have received many compliments regarding Val's work from friends and neighbors. Val and his crew are the best.

On the morning of Sep 22, 2011, I telephoned Val & he came out to the house the same afternoon to meet with us & give us an estimate to replace our driveway and walkway. On Oct 8, I notified Val that we would like Falkon to replace our driveway & walkway. When I reminded Val that we wanted the driveway apron replaced and that a permit would need to be taken out for that portion of the driveway, his demeanor changed from one of eagerness to one of being imposed upon. I became aware that Falkon's contract states that: "All required permits, architectural, structural and planning documents will be at the expense and responsibility of owner, unless otherwise pre-negotiated terms are set by owner and performing contractor on written contract". As a result, we ended up driving to the County Public Works office to pick up the permit. In my other dealings with contractors, it was the contractor that picked up the permit as a part of the permit process. Demolition of the driveway and walkway was scheduled for Sat., Oct 22nd at 8:00 am. At 7:30 am Val arrived and we discussed what was to be done that day. Val's demolition person was running late and didn't arrive until 9:00 am and when he did arrive he did not have a sledge hammer to demolish the walkway steps. As a result, three steps of the walkway were not demolished. I later found out that Val unilaterally decided not demolish them since they were going to be tiled over. On Mon., Oct 24, Val's team arrived at 7:30 am and work began at 8:00 am. We talked about the walkway and making the new steps 4 to 5" high instead of making them the same height as the original steps. On Mon. and Tues., the rebar was installed, Val picked up the tile that we had ordered, and the tile was laid down over that portion of the walkway that hadn't been demolished. On Wed., the driveway was poured. During the pouring of the driveway our backyard hose was used and the connecting PVC pipe pulled out from its connection causing water to bubble out all over the place creating a muddy mess. I would not be writing about this except that there was no reason to stretch our garden hose to the point that the PVC pipe was pulled out of its socket because Falkon had brought a hose to the worksite and could have connected it to the end of our hose. Val's brother did glue back the PVC pipe, but we were left cleaning up the muddy mess. One other thing that we found irksome was that Val had us calling the County to inform the inspector that the driveway was ready for inspection. When we called the County, the person at the County wondered why we were calling. He said that we shouldn't be calling that it is the responsibility of the contractor to call. Despite the ups and downs of this project, we are very pleased with the work. The driveway looks great and is a big improvement over the old one. The water no longer stands and builds up in the driveway. We are also very pleased with the way the walkway turned out and the tile work; in fact, we had Falkon come back in December to tile the new steps that were not tiled over in Oct. During this second job, we were short a few tiles, but Val picked up the tiles that we needed and didn't charge us. Thanks Val.

Val and his team were wonderful to work with.They were on time as promised and responsive to my questions and needs. I feel that they did a quality job and I am very happy with the work that they did. I would definitely use Val and Falkon Construction again!

We can not say enough about Falkon construction company. This is now the third time we have used them and we are already arranging a time to meet in order to have yet another project started. They are honest, on time, clean, extremely reasonable, and I highly recommend them to everyone.

From start to finish everything was perfect. We have used Falkon construction previously at our mothers residence and their work is flawless. When it came time to do our front porch and stairs with we were definitely using Falkon.

Val and his team are great! I bought a house that had chain link along one side of the back yard that was broken apart by trees. Val met me at the house for an estimate and was VERY professional. I did not feel like he was taking advantage of a woman - unlike other companies. Out of the 3 estimates that I received, Val was the ONLY one that actually measured the area with a measuring tape as opposed to "stepping it out." He was very upfront about the job and explained the entire process to me. He worked with me on the timing and worked around my schedule. I was very grateful for that. He did everything on time and as promised. His crew even fixed a sprinkler that the tree guys broke when removing the trees. The wall and gates look great! The places that he filled in the gaps look like they were meant to be that way all along. I am very happy with this company and have been referring him to friends.

Highly recommend Val and his staff! I found him on Angie's List and am very happy to recommend him to next homeowner in search of a great company.

The job was done professinally and looks great!

I have since been involved with another job and was again pleased with Val’s follow through.