I have been using and referring Romana Construction for the past 25 years for a variety of projects at a variety of locations, including two churches and three homes. Most of the jobs included concrete work, either stamped or regular. I can state, unequivocally, that they are the very best company I have worked with in terms of quality, planning, pricing, honesty, communication, and follow-up. I have been very fortunate to have worked with many good contractors but have found none better than Romana. They have done sidewalks, driveways, porches & stairs, patios, and ramps for me, along with various construction and remodeling projects and I have always been extremely pleased with the results and professional workmanship and attitude of all their employees. They show up at the job on time, when they say, with plenty of people and equipment to get the job done promptly. Their cleanup is thorough and complete. I have referred them to friends, family, and neighbors who have all been very pleased with the results. They are 5+ stars all the way!
Description of Work: Sidewalks, driveways, porches & stairs, patios, and ramps
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
alex P.
12/2019
5.0
concrete driveways
+ -1 more
fantastic communication and easy to deal with
Description of Work: New driveway
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Martin F.
05/2019
5.0
concrete driveways
+ -1 more
Mike, Joe and their team were very professional and did a great job!
Description of Work: replaced cement driveway
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Noel R.
03/2019
2.0
concrete driveways
+ -1 more
Called and left message on voice mail with description of work needed done, along with contact phone numbers and email. Did not receive any return phone call or email.
Description of Work: concrete patio
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from Romana Construction
Hi [Member Name Removed], I do apologize that I missed you trying to contact us for an estimate. also for this late response. I have tried to respond to you Numerous times but on my Angie's List App my response keeps disappearing. by any chance if you are still looking for an estimate please call me or text me at 313-220-7411. or send me your number and I will call you. Thank you, Mike Iaquaniello Owner Romana Construction
Warren M.
12/2018
5.0
decks, concrete driveways
+ 0 more
Great! They were very professional and explained what they were going to do and pointed out the shortfalls of the original installation.
This was the most pleasant experience I have ever had with contractors. Their crew was top notch. Communication A+ all the way. Mike even texts if he is delayed a few minutes. If you have a problem they still believe the customer is always right and make sure you are pleased. I will hire only Romana for all my construction needs in the future.
Description of Work: Tear down of old one car garage and building new two car including partial driveway and new siding to match garage on existing sunroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$42,000
Donna B.
07/2018
5.0
concrete driveways
+ -1 more
We tried to get some estimates on driveway replacement last year, but most companies didn't want to be bothered. Only one came out, flung an estimate at us, and left without a word. This year I consulted Angie's list and found Romana construction. Wow, what a difference. Here was a company that actually wanted our business, and made a great effort to show what they could do. Joe the owner was so personable that we hired Romana on the spot. The crew showed up exactly on time each day, worked efficiently, and left no mess behind. It took three days (one to tear out, one to pour, one to cut lines) and we had a great new driveway. All businesses should be run this way. Very pleased.
Description of Work: concrete driveway
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,100
Jared H.
06/2018
5.0
concrete driveways
+ -1 more
Wow. This company is a gem. Mike and Joe, two brothers, provide personal oversight and continuity throughout the process. Their crew is courteous and very professional. This was a project where we were looking to go with the best we could find and I believe we made the right choice.
Description of Work: Install new concrete driveway
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$28,000
MARY L.
05/2018
5.0
concrete driveways
+ -1 more
They did an excellent job digging up our old asphalt driveway & cement sidewalk. We're very pleased with the job they did in pouring our new cement driveway & sidewalk. Very efficient crew.
Description of Work: Very large cement driveway
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$17,400
Regina S.
05/2018
4.0
concrete driveways
+ -1 more
I spoke with Mike the owner. At first there was a miscommunication, but he was very professional.I would hire them in the future.
Description of Work: The previous review I wrote regarding my garage floor, adding rebar, mesh etc I am amending
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Andrew S.
02/2018
1.0
concrete driveways, stamped concrete, patios
+ 1 more
If a company wants to no-quote they should do so, I don't appreciate not hearing back at all.
Description of Work: Requested quote by phone and their website form and never heard back either way.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
Response from Romana Construction
Hi [Member Name Removed], Im so sorry I missed your call. We are just starting to estimate for the spring. I just called after I saw your review but your mailbox was not set up. I will try again tommorow just in case you are still looking for an estimate. Thank you, Mike Iaquaniello. Romana Construction. 313-220-7411.
Doug Q.
01/2018
5.0
concrete driveways
+ -1 more
Very well. Mike and the entire Romana crew are very professional. They kept us informed of status all along the way, showed up when they said they would, and did an outstanding job. We’d highly recommend them.
Description of Work: We needed to have the driveway approach re-done - approximately 22’ x 20’.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michael K.
10/2017
5.0
concrete repair, concrete driveways
+ 0 more
Great. They are professional, cordial, trustworthy and courteous.
Description of Work: Driveway and front walk replaced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,600
Jeff K.
09/2017
5.0
concrete driveways
+ -1 more
Excellent. Did a good job. Very timely and professional.
Description of Work: Full driveway
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,000
Jack M.
08/2017
5.0
concrete repair, concrete driveways
+ 0 more
They were a pleasure to work with. They originally scheduled the work about 6 weeks out. They later had an opening and asked if we could do it almost two weeks earlier. We agreed and the removal and new concrete was done in two days. Highly efficient crew with the equipment to handle any concrete job. They also were low bidder.
Description of Work: Replaced driveway and sidewalks
Romana completed this entire project within one week in an entirely professional and excellent way. We are completely satisfied with the completed project. Romana management and employees were a pleasure to deal with.
Description of Work: We had front porch replaced with larger size, driveway replaced and new stamped concrete walkways from driveway to front porch and from driveway to our back patio along side of the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Dave B.
08/2017
5.0
concrete driveways
+ -1 more
Excellent service and craftsmanship. A large crew came to my home earlier than expected, removed and poured my new driveway in one day. They came back the next morning to make their saw cuts. Mike and Joe were great to work with and the response time was top notch. They left without leaving a mess and continuisly cleaned up while they were working. I would recommend them to anybody.
Description of Work: Removed old concrete driveway and walkway and poured a new one.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,400
Monique R.
07/2017
5.0
concrete driveways
+ -1 more
Great, it has been two years and it is still looking like new. They arrived on time and there were no delays. They did a neighbors a year ago and theirs looks great as well. Great price, could not recommend them any higher.
Description of Work: Remove ashphalt driveway, Install new cement driveway.
The work was performed in the fall of 2015. The patio and sidewalk came out great, and continue to look great. There was a problem and communication issue regarding in-ground sprinkler movement/placement. Two different sprinkler heads were cemented over and left 50% of my system unusable. Mike at Romana personally saw that the situation was fixed and even did some touch up work on my 1.5 year old sidewalk while he was at my home. The true value of a company and service provider is how they respond to customers after the work is done. Mike and the Romana team are great people, do great work, and ensure that customers are happy after the work is done. I recommend Romana to my neighbors.
Description of Work: Concrete sidewalk and stamped concrete patio
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
Darlene S.
06/2017
5.0
concrete driveways
+ -1 more
They do excellent work. They broke up the old cement driveway & steps, then pored the new driveway. The work was finished in one day!
Description of Work: Driveway & front porch steps
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
RONALD S.
05/2017
1.0
concrete driveways
+ -1 more
Pros: Mike and Joe were prompt to appointments and returning calls Cons: Poor Quality Control: 1. The last panel poured has a very noticeable high area. I surmise that the truck dumped too much concrete and rather than remove it, they proceeded to try hiding it by blending it with the surrounding area. Nice try - didn’t work. 2. Dimpled and mottled surface. Very poor surface appearance as compared to newly poured neighborhood drives. I believe that the crew was in too big of a hurry and tried to work the surface while still very soupy and before it had time to set. My biggest concern now is that the surface is very weak and may be prone to spalling in a year or two. 3. Tool marks are still visible. Very amateur job. 4. The tooled crack control joints flowed closed because of the hurried job and the soupy surface condition. The joints had to be ultimately saw cut – which I did not want. Other: I wish the crew would have asked before dumping their equipment wash water and in my flower beds. I could have found a better dumping site. I hope that my annuals and *** maple like the lime in the concrete dump water.
Description of Work: Removed old concrete driveway and poured new.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
$5,700
Response from Romana Construction
I immediately phoned [Member name] upon seeing his review. I did not receive a phone call from [Member name] prior to this review. We felt terrible that he was not happy with his new driveway. We set an appointment to meet the next day. When I arrived, we walked the job and he pointed out his concerns. We want our customers to be happy as well as understand the product. Exterior concrete is a product that is laid down stiff, raked, bull floated and hand finished. It is not limestone that is cut, polished then set in place. There will be some minor cosmetic imperfections to the surface of a concrete driveway. What [Member name] showed me was just that; a few minor cosmetic imperfections. We put our concrete down with a 3 1/2 inch slump. By putting it down so stiff it greatly increases the strength and durability of our driveways. Although laying the concrete so stiff is great for driveway strength, it can cause a few minor cosmetic imperfections if you get down on your hands and knees and inspect it. If we were to pour concrete very wet, it would be a much easier job for us and the concrete almost self-levels, so there are very few cosmetic imperfections. But pouring a driveway wet is something we would never do; the surface would look perfect initially, but would be much weaker and would not hold up over time. [Member name] and I discussed this, and he took me to a few driveways other companies installed and I pointed out similar cosmetic imperfections. I also gave [Member name] a list of approximately 200 driveways we have installed which if he went to inspect he would see similar surfaces. He thanked me for coming over and discussing his concerns and said he felt better about his driveway which was professionally installed by our highly regarded company. We at Romana Construction take great pride in our workmanship and have been successfully in business for 60 years.
James M.
05/2017
5.0
concrete driveways
+ -1 more
Perfectly! What a super company to work with! Compared to other companies that gave me an estimate, Romana's was very fair. They were professional throughout, punctual, did outstanding work and clean up. I doubt if you will find a better company to do your concrete work. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ROMANA! ( I am not a friend or relative. )
Description of Work: Concrete driveway replacement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,650
MARTHA C D.
05/2017
5.0
decks, concrete driveways, masonry, remodeling
+ 2 more
This was a wonderful experience from the beginning to end. We had also used Romana Construction on inside work and loved their work inside of the house. When they rebuilt the porch they had a Masonry guy rebuild the outer form. Our porch was not just a brick front but a solid brick foundation. The brothers run the company with Mike taking care of building and Joe overseeing all cement work. Both brothers are extremely helpful and have very professional workers and subcontractors working with them. They never left any garbage in our yard (such as cigarette butts, etc) like another company's workers had on another job we had done. We are very happy with their work and will definitely call them again for the next project.
Description of Work: Removal of old driveway concrete , removal of front porch and old shrubs in front of porch. . Also, we had porch steps moved from side of porch to the front of porch. Railing added around the porch with safety railing down the front steps.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,910
Catherine W.
04/2017
5.0
concrete repair, patios
+ 0 more
The whole experience was A+! The SEVEN MEN removed the patio, walkway and poured the concrete in 1 3/4 hours! One man returned the next morning to cut the seams into the cement.
Description of Work: They removed and replaced a cement patio and walkway.
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FAQ
Romana Construction is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Romana Construction accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Romana Construction offers free project estimates.
No, Romana Construction does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Romana Construction does not offer a senior discount.
No, Romana Construction does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Romana Construction offers warranties.
Romana Construction offers the following services: Driveways, stamped concrete, patios, exposed aggregate, garages, additions, roofing, siding, kitchens and baths.