Mr. Bowles actually replaced our driveway in 2000. Within two years of installation it had started to crumble. I contacted Mr Bowles, who sent out a representative from the concrete company. The rep said it was not a problem with the concrete, but rather a finishing problem. He said he would have Mr Bowles contact me but I never heard from him. The driveway now needs to be replaced again as it is crumbling a d has a huge crack in it.
Description of Work: Replaced concrete driveway
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kathy H.
02/2014
5.0
replacement windows
+ -1 more
All went very well. They showed up on time, finished on time and cleaned up after themselves.
Description of Work: Installed 8 new windows in my basement.
Ralph told me that they would arrive by 7am on the first morning to begin removing the old driveway. They were there right on time. They worked steadily all day and got the asphalt driveway removed. Once that was done, they built the forms for the first half of the new driveway and extended walkway and put wire mesh in as a reinforcement. The next morning, they arrived early to finish preparations for the first concrete truck. After the first concrete was poured, they got it all smoothed out and polished. After that, they built the forms and put in the mesh for the second half of the driveway. The second concrete truck arrived, poured the concrete and Ralph and his crew got things finished up late that afternoon. Late the next day, Ralph came and removed the forms, and two days later, I was able to park in my new driveway. It looks great, and I know that it will outlast me.Ralph has been doing work at my house since the 1990's when my mother first got him to fix our front porch. He always arrives on time, is always polite, and if he can't do something, he will tell you straight out. His prices are very competitive, and if something isn't right,he will come back and fix it. I know that I can call on Ralph anytime.
Description of Work: Ralph Bowles and his crew dug up and removed my old asphalt driveway and poured a new concrete driveway. They also removed my chain link fence--including digging up and removing the concrete anchors for the fence posts. They hauled all of the debris away and disposed of it at the Fairfax County site.
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Service Categories
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Concrete Driveways,
Concrete Leveling,
Windows,
Fencing,
Excavating
FAQ
RALPH C BOWLES HOME IMPROVEMENTS is currently rated 4 overall out of 5.
No, RALPH C BOWLES HOME IMPROVEMENTS does not offer free project estimates.
No, RALPH C BOWLES HOME IMPROVEMENTS does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, RALPH C BOWLES HOME IMPROVEMENTS does not offer a senior discount.
No, RALPH C BOWLES HOME IMPROVEMENTS does not offer emergency services.
No, RALPH C BOWLES HOME IMPROVEMENTS does not offer warranties.