Paul's Cement Work

Concrete Pouring and Repair, Stucco, Masonry,

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Paul's Cement Work can get the job done whether it be driveways, stucco, patios, sidewalks, etc. Call Paul to see how he can help complete your next project.

Business highlights

71 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential concrete work including driveways, patios, sidewalks & basements.

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Amenities

Free Estimates
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Reviews

4.6241 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
74%
4
9%
3
3%
2
5%
1
9%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.6
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 26-50 of 241 reviews

Anne T.
04/2017
5.0
masonry, stucco
  + 0 more
The price was good. Work was good. They seem to know what they were doing.
Description of Work: Pointing, stucco and an archway with a door in the court yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Judy N.
02/2017
5.0
concrete repair, decks, stamped concrete, patios
  + 2 more
Paul's Cement was always quick to respond, i was immediately given a quote but dragged my feet in interviewing over a dozen other contractors; several months later I hired Paul's Cement, he still honored the price and finished the job days ahead of schedule. His team did a fabulous job and were very much dedicated and showed up every day they said they would be there. We have a lot of young children on our block and i was concerned with the safety of my neighbors kids since the majority of the work was being done while i was away; but Paul's Cement did a fantastic job keeping the area safe and secure and he sent me pictures and kept me updated every step of the way. I get lots of compliments on the beautiful brick and cement work! Over a month later when the weather was below freezing I had a small issue with one area outside of patio front, I asked Paul if he could swing by and check it out some time, and he surprised me with an amazing patch job. His first impression may not blow you away, but the customer service and beautiful work sure does!
Description of Work: Brick and Concrete Patio

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Abby S.
01/2017
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
Paul responded with a quote within a day and when he came back out later he lowered it. He completed the job quickly and without any headache. Best price and best interaction of the 2 companies I interacted with for this job. I would recommend this company.
Description of Work: Two sidewalk cement blocks

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$775

Rochelle W.
12/2016
5.0
mudjacking
  + -1 more
He came out to give us an estimate. I really liked him but we didn't end up using him. We didn't end up doing the work at all. It wasn't that we used someone else. We have not done the work yet. He really took his time to explain what the problem was and went over my options with me. He was great. I wouldn't change anything. He was friendly and professional.
Description of Work: He came out to give us a quote.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Matthew E.
11/2016
5.0
concrete repair, masonry, stucco
  + 1 more
They arrived on time, did a great job, cleaned up, and performed well!
Description of Work: I needed an exterior wall coated with cement to protect it from the elements, and an interior wall scraped and coated to protect it also.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700

James D.
11/2016
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
The work was first class. The men were professional and courteous. Would recommend and use him again
Description of Work: Needed sidewalk/ curb repair after pluming work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Tawana H.
09/2016
2.0
concrete repair, chimney repair
  + 0 more
I spoke to Paul by phone explaining what I wanted. He came leaving his business card. I tried to contact him twice leaving messages. He never responded. I hired someone else.
Description of Work: Cement work, patio & steps.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Salvador M.
08/2016
1.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
They were prompt and I received a hand-written estimate, within 24 hours of contacting them. The estimate was a very brief description of the work to be performed and a total price. The price appeared to be reasonable however, it lacked a detailed scope of work to be performed. I contacted Paul about getting a more detailed written estimate. I was told his son does the estimates, and hadn't been at work for two-weeks, as a result of a relative's illness. Well, as a customer, am I suppose to wait patiently, until they decide to get back to me? I don't think so! It's now been three-weeks, since initial contact, and I have yet to received a detailed written estimate. Suffice it to say, I won't be calling again, on their services!
Description of Work: Replace front concrete patio, approximately 170 sq. ft., and three stone treads on my rear entrance steps.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0

$2,450

Lisa K.
07/2016
5.0
stucco
  + -1 more
Paul was a pleasure to deal with and the crew that did the work were also pleasant and easy to deal with. I got estimates from 3 different companies and Paul's came in less for the same scope of work. Paul came out and gave me an estimate within a reasonable amount of time of initially contacting him. I took about a month before I was ready to do the work but when I contacted him, he was able to get me on the schedule within a week or so. The overall job itself went quickly and I'm very pleased with the results. Only improvement I would ask is that I needed a written estimate to provide to my condo association - since Paul gave me the initial estimate over the phone, it was a little challenging getting an actual written estimate emailed to me.
Description of Work: I needed stucco repaired and repainted

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200

Brian P.
07/2016
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
I sent Paul an email on Friday about possibly fixing my front steps. He called me on Saturday and had already stopped by the house to look at them and gave me an estimate. On Monday morning I called him to confirm that I'd like to have the work done and not only was it finished by noon but it was excellent work. Fast, efficient, and quality work. Couldn't ask for better service. Will definitely be calling Paul again and would recommend his company to anyone who needs cement work done.
Description of Work: Repaired the front steps of my row home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$345

Yvonne O.
06/2016
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
My pavement was sinking and cracking and badly in need of replacement. Paul's Cement workers were at my home early in the morning and by the time I got home from work everything was completed. A neighbor of mine said that they watched the work being done and was impressed by their work ethics and the time and manner of how they performed the work. I thought they did a great job and have already recommended them to others and should the need arise I will use them again. I would like to say thank you to Paul and his son's and everyone else who was involved with laying the cement.
Description of Work: I had a few blocks on my pavement replaced and my steps needed some patch work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

William Z.
04/2016
5.0
concrete repair, concrete driveways, masonry, stucco, hardscaping
  + 3 more
Paul was always available when I called. His estimate was fair and honest with no surprises. He listened to my concerns and offered suggestions for improvements but didn't pressure me into having them done. Crew was on time and completed the work in a day. Very professional and neat. Could not be happier with the result! Thank you Paul and crew.
Description of Work: Repair driveway and sidewalk. Stucco side of entrance walkway. Stucco small retaining wall. Stone pointing on garage facing. Seal areas where water was getting in.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,100

Jody D.
04/2016
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
My sidewalk and curb was laid by someone else years ago, who did not know what they were doing. Paul gave me an great estimate and promised me a beautiful sidewalk . Based on the results, I can definitely say that he came threw with his promise. His crew was professional and arrived on time for the three day job which also included repairing and painting the garage wall , as well as a wall leading up my basement steps and the wall in my heater room. I have already recommended him to a relative and would definitely use him again if I needed cement work.
Description of Work: Laid new sidewalk and curb and cemented walls in basement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,900

Phyllis J.
04/2016
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
They were very professional from start to finish. After the initial contact and viewing the work area we settled on a price. His team was on time on the day the work was to be done. They finished exactly when they said they would and cleaned up their workspace. Keep in mind that this was a row house with no access from the back so cement had to be brought in through the living and dining rooms. The put down tarp and when I went back to check the finished product there was little if any evidence that they had to bring cement and equipment through the house. The basemen itself was done extremely well and in one day. I was very happy with the work and plan on using him again.
Description of Work: Cementing crumbling basement walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300

Christopher R.
03/2016
5.0
concrete driveways, concrete repair
  + 0 more
Prompt correspondence leading up to job. Spoke with Paul directly each time. Paul and his team (sons and other family members) completed the job in one day. Pleasant, kind guys all of them. Impressed by their courtesy. Work done on budget without any surprises.
Description of Work: Saw cut and removed 25'x4' and 6'x8' sections of driveway. Saw cut and removed 1'x4' block of sidewalk. Poured new concrete in these areas. Patched cracks in cement porch steps and coated them in Thoroseal paint. Clean up and debris removal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,530

Michael R.
03/2016
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
It went great and looks great. Would definitely hire Paul again for any cement issues.
Description of Work: removed old concrete slabs of sidewalk, backfilled, and laid new cement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,150

Joan H.
01/2016
1.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
When he first put it down, I was upset. The cement was white. All the other cement I have is a beige color and it stood out like a sore thumb. He never told me ahead of time that the cement was going to be white. I didn't know there were other colors. He didn't even give me a choice. My steps were grey, but I thought they hadn't cured yet. I was glad to have it done but unsatisified. A crack occurred in the winter 2014. I was told to call him in the spring time of 2015. My driveway started to flake and another crack occurred. I've had cement work before. I've never had it flake or crack. I called in April 2015. I called him maybe 3 or 4 times. In August 2015, my son came over. He found a paper saying that the driveway was flaking because my neighbors had thrown salt on the driveway. The tech did fill in the cracks, but the stuff he filled the cracks with is whiter, and it stands out. When he did the work, I had the driveway moved over 18 inches. This meant that the grass was going to come down. I needed a retaining wall built. He said that it wasn't included. He put in scalped bricks, and asked me if I liked it. I said yes, and he said it would be $300 dollars. I let it go, because it looked right. My son said it looked alright. I think he poured cheap cement because black stones are appearing. I have grey steps, a white side walk, and my original sidewalk is beige. I have called him 3 or 4 times and he has ignored me. I've left several messages on his voicemail and he hasn't returned any calls. I would not recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work: I hired the company to install a new cement driveway, 4 blocks out front and some steps, and a block on top of the steps.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$6,500

Response from Paul's Cement Work
We did exactly what she wanted us to do plus a list of free extras after she explained medical issues for her and the death of her son. After the work was done she was extremely happy with the job, she never told you that the wall she was complaining about was free and 2 railings were re-installed for free and a repair of numerous cracks not associated with our estimated price. One of her complaints is the concrete on the coping wall doesn't match the driveway, but because they were not done at the same time the color would never match exactly which we told her in the beginning. We went back and painted the wall for free. The crack on the driveway block was repaired per city specs. Also, she did not say that she was specifically told not to use rock salt on her driveway to use only calcium. The part that is peeling meets her neighbor's driveway which he used salt on. We have no intention of going back again and will not replace anything else for her.

rachel M.
11/2015
5.0
concrete repair, stucco
  + 0 more
These guys were great! So professional & such hard workers.
Description of Work: Repair of stucco work following new construction on our older home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Sybil C.
10/2015
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
Paul and his crew replaced our front entry steps on 10/14/15. I called for an estimate and got it within a few days of my call. He explained the process and answered my questions before the work began. The crew was on time. They were efficient, professional and skilled. They kept the area clean during the job and cleared all the debris after the work was completed. They came back the next morning to make sure everything was okay. At no time did I feel that the crew was just doing the bare minimum; I got the sense that they took real pride in the work they do. I am extremely happy with the work and the price I paid. I would hire this company again without hesitation
Description of Work: Replace concrete front entry steps

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,350

Jim D.
10/2015
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
The owner, Paul, answered the phone my first try. He took down my information and was able to run by the property the same day for bid purposes. Later that same day he phoned me with his proposal. Since he was in line with other proposals I awarded him the job. He was able to get a crew out the next day and in about seven hours the job was banged out. I drove by and inspected it and it looked perfect. Couldn't be happier.
Description of Work: 180 square feet of sidewalk and section of curbing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

joseph D.
10/2015
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
the crew was professional,courteas,and friendly.Could not ask for abetter crew
Description of Work: broke up concrete,cleaned up,replaced old concrfete

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$950

Paul M.
10/2015
5.0
concrete repair, masonry, stucco
  + 1 more
I contacted Paul's Cement Work while at work on Tuesday to get a quote. Paul was in my neighborhood and called me back an hour later with a price. It sounded fair to me, so I agreed. Paul mentioned he could get the work done the following week. Turns out he was able to do it much sooner and I got a call Friday morning saying they could come out that day. Both Pauls and the crew showed up before I left for work and described the job. They were very friendly and professional. Later that day, when I arrived home from work I found the job to be completed and the area roped off to protect the new cement. Paul came out the next morning to remove the barriers. Job was fast, clean and painless. Should have done it sooner.
Description of Work: Replaced approx 3 sections of sidewalk. Replaced some brick and patched stucco on side wall of house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

ASHLEY W.
08/2015
5.0
concrete repair, stucco
  + 0 more
Great! The guys were punctual and professional - would use them again for sure!
Description of Work: Stucco back of house and chimney

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400

Ashley M.
07/2015
2.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
I thought Paul was very nice otherwise, but when I messaged his company to say thanks for your time and be polite to let him know we had been searching for other companies in his absense since he was too busy to respond, we assumed he was just too busy to do the work also. So I messaged them thanks but going to get estimates from other companies now, the response was "I hope you find someone who doesn't mind getting jerked around" and I sent one email to the fence person he recommended and after meeting, I sent him an email that had a few questions to make sure we were on the same page with the plan..................never to be heard from again. Apparently Paul's cement said they didn't appreciate all the questions I was asking...............I sent one email after our meeting/estimate to go over details and they wouldn't respond............so I didn't try again. What an outfit! Save yourself the lack of professionalism and save some time, find another company.
Description of Work: Paul was giving me an estimate and came by quickly for a small concrete patio demo and new concrete to lay. He didn't respond for weeks after I asked him a question or two about the plan. I'm obviously no expert so I had a lot of questions and asked him for the price breakdown so I knew if we could demo what we would save.....the response was "I don't break down my estimate for clients" so not very helpful. I think his company is old-fashioned since he wouldn't text or email me back.....the problem being when I'm at work everyday I do not have cell service the entire time so I asked him to please respond in the other formats if he could so we could speed the process up. We started talking about it in may and then he drifted off for the last month almost so I just started looking for other companies to get estimates on.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0

$2,800

Dan S.
06/2015
5.0
concrete driveways, concrete repair
  + 0 more
With very cold weather coming quickly I needed to get the sidewalk concrete blocks replaced ASAP. Paul and his crew were able to come out the next day to replace the concrete blocks and added some additional concrete on either side of the driveway lip to prevent sinking. Paul and his crew protected the concrete from freezing and clearly marked it so that no one would step in the curing concrete. The concrete cured well and there are no cracks even after being subjected to the very cold winter. My only complaint, which is very minor, is that they didn't come back to remove the material covering the concrete and take back the caution signs that were put up to warn people walking by. Overall I was very happy with their work and grateful they were able to come out so quickly and I will definitely consider using them again in the future.
Description of Work: Replaced sidewalk concrete blocks that were torn up from curb trap replacement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$950

Contact information

2014 E Stella St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

www.paulscementwork.com

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Service Categories

Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Stucco,
Masonry,
Basement Waterproofing,
Concrete Driveways,
Concrete Leveling,
Chimney Repair,
Patios,
Decks and Porches,
Decorative Concrete,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Exterior Painting

FAQ

Paul's Cement Work is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Paul's Cement Work accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available
Yes, Paul's Cement Work offers free project estimates.
No, Paul's Cement Work does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Paul's Cement Work does not offer a senior discount.
No, Paul's Cement Work does not offer emergency services.
No, Paul's Cement Work does not offer warranties.
Paul's Cement Work offers the following services: Residential concrete work including driveways, patios, sidewalks & basements.
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Contact information

2014 E Stella St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

www.paulscementwork.com