JP Companies, Inc.

Excellent. I was very impressed with the JP Companies. First, professionalism. As I was gathering estimates, other firms would bee doomed before they even rang the door bell. One was literally wearing flip flops and tank tops t-shirt. Another forgot to bring his measuring wheel. JP Companies was prompt, communicated well, and helpful in the pricing the project. For the installation, they showed up when they said they would. The overall project was 1 day for the driveway and 2 days for the stone walk. The workers were very courteous and seemed conscious that they were in a neighborhood with children, etc. The workmanship was great and I definitely recommend JP Companies.

They were on time, professional, and on budget. Their workers take pride in their work and it shows in the finished product.

Arrived promptly and did the work in one day, faster than expected. Within a couple of weeks noted some chipping and pitting. JP Companies repaired by patching areas where concrete hand crumbled and pitted. They stated to give it time to finish curing that if more problems occurred not to worry, 2 years of warranty were left. The next spring (2018) more problems were evident and were reported to JP Companies. They included pitting, crumbling, and cracks. Was informed that the cracks in the joints were normal. While I accepted that explanation I still had issues with the driveway, including holes in the surface where the top layer had crumbled and cracks extending from the joints that crumbling apart as well. Was further told that the other problems would be addressed after considering options with "business partner". Was assured not to worry since another year was left on the warranty. Was eventually told that they would "repair" the problems, but would cover the entire driveway so that there was no discoloration on driveway. The repair was done in November 2018 using a resurfacing product called ARDEX-CD. After leaving the product to dry over a week as per their instructions, began using the driveway again. It rained in the next few days and the product softened and started getting grooves in it from the vehicle tires. Now there are permanent tire grooves in the driveway. What's more, each time it rains, more tire groves are being made in the driveway surface. When I complained about this issue, I was informed that this was not under warranty. So, essentially by allowing the company to repair the problems (holes and crumbling sections) in the concrete driveway surface, the original warranty was voided. Furthermore, they will not take any corrective actions due to the defects in the repairs they made that voided the warranty. They are not willing to do anything further to help with the problems left with the final product on the driveway. When attempting to negotiate some sort of resolution, was told they have done all they can and have done more than was required under the contract, but they only made two repairs, one within weeks of the original install and one a year later. That's all they can do with a two year warranty? I just want it known that BUYER BEWARE...The contractor will void its own warranty by doing repairs to defects. I noted in the contract that cracks in the joints and "patches" are not warranted, but keep in mind this was not a patch of spots on the driveway, they did a complete resurface and now are not willing to take any action to help with new problems with the resurfaced driveway. They claim they have been accommodating and that the contract clearly states whats covered, but this is deceptive if they do a warranty repair that does not provide a satisfactory end product.

The crew arrived on time, stopped briefly when they encountered a slight problem (the tree root next to our driveway prevented them to do a straight line), then resumed. When they left-everything was cleaned up.

Absolutely 100% terrific! Not only was JP's bid competitive, the bid included better construction details than other bidders, making sure the final product would be solid and long-lasting. The workers arrived on time, they worked efficiently and without any burden on us as the homeowners. They knew what they were doing and the whole thing was done in just a few hours. Probably one of the most important factors for us in getting work done on our home, as much as the quality of workmanship, is quality of the business owners themselves. Paulo Nicoalu is a highly professional businessman, as well as personable, responsive, and thoroughly honest. A real pleasure to do business with him.

All done in one day! Great job! Company has the latest and newest construction tools and equipment, that is probably why it took one day! The project developed like a well tuned machine! The price was more than reasonable after comparing to two other companies estimates, JP was the one. I owe two other homes and did similar jobs with a separate company. No comparison! Great company with fantastic service.

One of the best companies I’ve ever worked with! Professional, punctual, wonderful work, and a great price! Not only would I use them again, I am recommending them to family, friends, and neighbors!! Thank you!!

I called the company and explained what my project was, installation of a 16’ x 10’ concrete pad at a residential site, which would eventually become the floor of a workshop. I requested an estimate. The office person scheduled an onsite estimate for about a week from the call. On the day of the scheduled estimate, I took off from work and waited for the estimator to arrive. Less than an hour before the scheduled appointment, Joe called and explained that the company did not usually do such small jobs, and that there was a $3500 minimum for all jobs. I said I certainly was not going to pay that amount for this job, and he then offered a “cash sale” that involved paying cash for labor and materials, but the company would provide no warranty for the work. When I said I was not going to hire a company that did not provide a warranty of their work, he then rather reluctantly said ok he would provide a 1-year warranty. At that point I was convinced this company was not interested in the job and that they would likely just be a continuing headache to deal with, so I terminated the conversation. This could all have been explained to me when I initially called to schedule the estimate, but instead the company chose to unprofessionally wait until the last minute, cause me to miss work for nothing, and delay my project even further. Completely unprofessional.

Joe arrived on time to provide an estimate and presented multiple options. Crew was very professional and did beautiful stone work. Work done exceptionally well and on time. We are very pleased.

Paulo & his crew did an excellent job. The stoop looks great. I’m also very glad to have New a new concrete walkway and stairs. They replaced the old ones that had been covered with flagstone. I’m glad to not need to do as much maintenance. This is the 2nd project they did for us. The first was 4 years ago. They put in a back patio. It’s held up very well.

Phenomenal work. Great communication around it. Exceptional pricing.

We are very pleased with the concrete work done by JP Companies in May 2017. The job consisted of replacing our concrete driveway including the carport. Although this company was not the lowest bidder we felt more comfortable with JP Companies' project presentation and detailed estimate compared to the others. We were especially impressed with Paulo who was always available to answer any questions we had prior, during, and after the renovation. This included Paulo's returning to the site several times to fix a recurring drainage problem. Communications were very good throughout the renovation. The team who did the actual work have to be commended for their professionalism. They were very careful to ensure that the work was started and completed without any damage to the property. There was a thorough cleanup of the area after the work was completed. Everything was returned to the same condition as it was before the work was started. We were very impressed! We would definitely use this company in the future.

Paulo was professional and helpful and always answered our questions. They had to break up and remove the old concrete down to the dirt and start over from the beginning. The job took one week. The crew was on time and worked diligently every day. They came back after the work was finished to fill the areas around the driveway with new soil. The concrete had to dry for another week. It is very solid and strong and looks beautiful. I am very happy to have a new driveway.

One would assume if you are going to replace a 4 inch concrete driveway with 4 inches of gravel and 4 inches of concrete, you need to remove at least 3 inches of dirt from the driveway. In the contract it talks about additional charges if rocks need to be removed. When the contractor was asked about not removing any dirt, he responded, "If you wanted dirt removed, you needed add it to the contract and it's an additional cost." When driveway was ready for the concrete pour, it was brought to the contractor's attention that there was less than 4 inches of gravel. Some areas had 3 inches and some had less than a tenth of an inch. The contractor stated 4 inches of gravel when compacted is about 2 inches of gravel. He continued, we have delivered enough gravel to cover the driveway with 4 inches of gravel. Because he had other sites to visit, the contactor stated that the only time he was available to visit the site was at 6 a.m. After a quick review, he agreed to add gravel to the areas that had little to no gravel. Our driveway is now about 1 to 2 inches higher that the removed driveway. Anyone using this company needs to make sure the contract reads "at least 4 inches of compacted gravel". I also suggest that you meet with the contractor before they pour the concrete to make sure you have the correct amount of compacted gravel. The finished concrete work looks great.

It went great! Paulo was very clear about what would be done, explained how the asphalt would be removed, and the concrete driveway installed with a drainage system to keep water from the garage. They crew was here on time, and ready to work. They jack-hammered the drive, then loaded it all in a dump truck to be taken away. They layered the gravel, laid in metal mesh, and poured, leveled, and smoothed the concrete. The job was completed in one day, although we will need to wait a week before parking cars on it. The price we paid was comparable to others. They have also done several other driveways in our neighborhood.

excellent. cleaned up and did not damage surrounding area at all. very pleased.

crew showed up on time and performed work in one day as promised. Very professional crew and came on time. The clean up the excellent.

Very well. We had to wait a little longer than anticipated, but once the job was begun, it was finished in record time. The work crew was diligent and efficient and cleaned up afterwards. One of the vehicles left some oil stains on our apron, but once I brought it to Joe Nicolau's attention, one of his crew came out promptly and took care of the matter. We really appreciated that.

We just had a new ~70' concrete driveway put in. Paulo was fantastic to work with, responsive and very honest about costs and benefits of various options. No upselling. We ended up with a beautiful driveway that will last us for many, many years, and the company threw in a number of extras like relocating stone and regrading ground elsewhere on our property. This is a family business and Paulo definitely made us feel like we were part of his family. Highly recommended.

Crew came out on the day scheduled and did a great job with minimal mess at the end.

Were substantially less expensive than other quotes I got, but the work was all one could expect. Took out washed concrete and replaced with clean concrete. Back patio took much longer to demo because extra rebar in concrete and had to do it without large equipment (which worked on driveway, but could not make it through my gate) so had to be jack-hammered foot by foot. Still completed everything in one day. Only drawback was boss was only there at beginning and hard to communicate any issues (only small ones) during job. Boss came back later. Actual workers really worked hard and long. Impressed.

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Once we settled on the details of the Scope of Work, his brick mason came over and did an incredible job of matching the brick and shoring up the garage door framework to ensure a lasting fix. The mason came out a second day and did some additional trim repair, performing some painting an caulking that was above my expectations. He had to go to several providers to find matching trim to our 40-year old home. Joe and his team do first-rate work and it's no wonder that they have been on the Super Service list for so many years. JP will be my first choice in the future.

An excellent contractor to deal with. They arrived exactly when they said they would for both the estimate and the job. They kept me informed about the schedule, the process, etc. On the day of the replacement, the whole crew arrived, completely prepared, and got to work. Both of the owners were there to oversee the start of the project, but it was clear that their staff were very knowledgeable about what to do. When I returned home later in the day, they were still doing the finish work and cleaning up. I had the opportunity to watch them and I was impressed -- the company clearly expects excellent work from its employees, and they in turn embrace that desire to do the best they can. My driveway was not an interesting, high end project but they still spent a lot of time getting it just right. And when they were finished, they cleaned everything up beautifully. I would absolutely use them again and will recommend them to my neighbors.

Paulo was my contact person, and he, and his staff did an amazing job! The work looks beautiful. I gave them a B on price only because of the 4 estimates I got, JP Company was the highest. But in this case, you get what you pay for. The whole reason we had to do this project, is, it was not done well the first time around, so we wanted it dome correctly.