B L J Construction

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The contractor, Bob Lynn arrived on time with one helper. There were numerous expansion joints that contained rotted wood which was removed. These joints were then filled in. The joints were treated with a material which allows movement of the concrete under the tile without causing the tile to crack. This material is equivalent to a slip sheet. The area was reviewed for low spots and with the help of an 8 foot long level, the low spots were filled in. Where the new tile meets with existing surfaces, material was removed to insure that the new tile was level with the existing surfaces. The existing concrete surfaces had many curves. There were hardly any straight sections so the tile had to be cut to match the concave and convex lines. In addition the pattern in the tile had to be maintained which added to the amount of tile fitting involved. After the grout was allowed to dry, the entire surface was washed down with a vinegar mix which cleaned off any residue leaving a clean surface. The quality of the work is excellent. The job took about 5 days to complete. The contractor's price of $2100 for labor only was very fair. Prior to starting the job I met with the contractor at the local big box store and purchased the necessary materials. Surplus tile was returned to the big box store for a complete refund. I have a couple of pictures I would like to add to this review but not sure how to do it.

. Really great all the way.

The contractor arrived on time and spent the first day removing the existing concrete. Removing the tree roots was difficult due to their size. The contractor had hoped to complete the job in one day but because of the difficulty removing the roots the job was extended into the next day. The quality of the new section is excellent. Despite the extra time required to remove the roots, the contractor stuck to his original price. All debris was removed and the area left clean. The cost was quite reasonable and well below other estimates. All in all a very professional job.