HEMAX Construction Services & Landscaping LLC

Hemax was amazing from start to finish. From our very first meeting when Max came out to do the estimate, we knew he was the one we were going to hire. After obtaining 4 more estimates, sure enough we called Max and he immediately provided a conceptual sketch for the project. Once the project began, the service remained superb! Max and his entire staff were extremely pleasant, fantastic communicators and extremely professional. From the start, HEMAX project 2 weeks to complete all the work. Sure enough, they did just that. During the construction, the workers remained active and diligent from early arrival until they were done for the day (sometimes into the late evening). Through every step, they kept us informed about what they were doing and when they were doing it. When things popped up that we hadn't thought of, they immediately contacted us and gave us all options along with the pros and cons for each option which helped make our decisions very easy. Max came to the worksite (our home) almost everyday to check in and see how things were going. He kept the lines of communication open throughout the process. In the end, when all the work had been done, Max came out for a final walk through. He saw things that we would have never noticed. Without any hesitiation, Max had those minor imperfections corrected. By the time we did our final walk around with Max, we realized that he took the initiative to do some additional work (at no cost to us) to close off areas we hadn't thought about or that simply made the enitre project look incomplete. In the end, everything was perfect!!!! We couldn't have asked for a better experience. We are already looking at additional projects we want to do at our home. Rest assured, we won't look any further. We are definately using HEMAX again! Since our project was completed, a number of neighbors have raved about our patios, etc. All want to use HEMAX!

HeMax was neither the most expensive nor the cheapest to bid on the work on our driveway retaining walls, but Henry was the most knowledgeable about the work that was needed, had an extensive portfolio of beautiful prior stonework projects, and was willing to work with us and our budget.  HeMax does the job correctly, with all permits, proper poured footers, drainage, etc.  Work involved moving some existing underground sprinkler pipes before the demolition and excavation was done, all part of the package at no extra cost, and undertaken expertly with no damage to the pipes.  Henry met us at the stone vendor to pick out the stones we wanted, and his stonemasons, ARTISTS really, did an absolutely gorgeous job of facing all the walls.  We love the finished product.  Our neighbors have used HeMax also, and another neighbor stopped by to ask about our project, took our recommendation and referral, and had HeMax do THEIR driveway and retaining wall work also.  Couldn't be more pleased.

From start to finish HEMAX was excellent to deal with.  Very responsive to email and phone questions, and they even dropped off samples of the paver we were considering.  Their communication was excellent telling us in advance of when they were going to start work and they completed the job in three days (as thye said they would).  This was for a rental property and it was important that they were quick, thorough, did not disturb the tenants and were neat.  They were all this and more.  Best of all, they had the most competitive price compared to the other contractors that gave us proposals.  I wouldn't hesitate to use them again and would highly recommend.

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Cost is a little pricey.  They do good work but don't expect them to go the extra mile. If they do start up service on your sprinkler, that's all they do, clean out the pipes and make sure the heads come on.  they don't re-align the heads.  I had some that were not coming up and had to call them back, others were watering the side of the house instead of the lawn (took care of that myself.)

They did a really good job.

The construction team did a super job!  The crew removed the old steps (15 years old) and reconstructed trex composite steps with railings.  In addition, they reinforced them!   The crew was very nice, courteous, helpful, skilled and they cleaned up every day before they left for the day.  We could not be happier with the results!  The stairs look and feel great!

They did great work and were very professional.

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We are a repeat customer.  Job is always done to high standards and we are constantly satisfied.

Terrific job!  They came in the middle of the night, so the driveway was plowed so we could go to work in the morning.

The yard looks great and all the insects that were eating up our landscape are gone!  They also helped us get control of scab on our trees.  The workers are very polite - if you go outside while they are mowing or edging, they stop to allow you to move around without having to worry about flying debris.  We asked that they do not bring the heavy mowers onto the lawn to avoid putting in the ground - they willfully did as we ask without any complaints.  The crew is lightening fast but the quality of their work as perfect! We are so delighted to have found HEMAX!!!

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When Henry from HEMAX (Henry and Max are the owners) came out to give us an estimate, he gave us a very precise explanation of why our concrete front stoop was sinking and how it could be fixed.  He also noticed that the ground at the foundation of the house had eroded and offered to regrade and remulch it as part of the package.  The price estimate for the project was very reasonable, lower than other estimates we received.  I like that they handled all the arrangements for the railing subcontract work, which the other companies I contacted would not do.  Their office managers Marlin and Tatiana are also very professional and easy to deal with.  The work had to be done in three stages and scheduled according to the weather, and it was all done promptly and with expert skill.  The crew boss had 20 years experience dealing with concrete.  Now we have beautiful new front steps with black wrought iron railings, and have gotten many comments on how lovely it is.  Would contract with HEMAX again any time!

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After seeing how thorough a job they did, how much work was involved, and how well everything works and looks as a finished product....   I think the price was extremely reasonable.  We got other quotes from what I call "hucklebuck" outfits for much less, but I'm sure they had no way of doing a first class job like Hemax did.  We are very happy with the results and found Henry very easy to work with.   I would add photos, but that's not an option.

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The project went well.   Some small detail had to be reviewed through the time they were here but they always responded, they ALL are extremely polite and caring.    The stone work was beautiful!
I will just recommend other costumers to be very clear about what they want since a change order can be really pricy.  This is not the first company with whom this has happened.  But overall I will highly recommend them.

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Kudos to Henry at Hemax who drew up a comprehensive plan from basic guidance.  Although not a large-scale project, it only took them two days to complete which was well beyond expectations.  Overall, great thorough work--we couldn't be happier!

Superb workmanship by a thorough and professional crew. Unlike many crews who are lacking oversight by a boss, Max who provided the estimate, and was the boss of the team, was constantly on site. The team was so meticulous preserving our existing grass and beds when digging the ditches for the new pipes, that not a clod of dirt remained! Using landscape material they captured all the soil they dug out and carefully refilled the ditch after laying top grade PVC pipe. They also filled in all the eroded beds and areas and carefully replaced the sod so the entire slope looks as if it hasn't been touched a week later. They even fixed my wall witch had multiple large blocks out of alinement at no extra charge. I'll choose them for my future works, they are that great.

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The work was done on time, on budget, with high quality and attention to detail.
We had viewed the project as mostly a construction job, but were surprised and immensely pleased with the careful landscaping work that went with it.,  In excavating for underground drainage, the workers tunneled under tree roots to avoid damaging plants.  Our ornamental plantings that were in the way of retaining walls were dug up and replanted (something that was not in the contract but was very much appreciated.) The HEMAX crew regraded land and installed and watered sod, even in an area where heavy stones had been unloaded from the delivery truck and had caused a small depression in the grass. (The work team dug up the top layer of grass as sod, added soil below it and put the sod back! We hadn't expected that.) They had to remove part of an existing stacked stone wall in order to put a drainage pipe underground, and replaced the stones perfectly when the work was done.
The new stone walls they built are a work of art.
Despite the July heat, the crew finished the work in three days, which was faster than we expected. They were very neat and cleaned up the work area every day before leaving.   
Henry Cruz helped us in planning the project, and his ideas helped us end up with a project that was better than the one we had first envisioned. When answering our many questions, Henry was very professional and at the same time felt like a member of our family.
Of the four people who came out to bid on this project, Henry was by far the easiest to work with.

From the minute we met John McGee, we knew we'd picked the right firm to make our backyard farmette beautiful and mud-free.  He explained every detail and assured us that he'd put a great team on the job -- and boy, did he ever!  Throughout the project, we were kept informed -- John stopped by regularly to make sure everything was proceeding correctly and according to schedule.  As the project concluded, we realized that we needed to make a modification -- the the guys added the additional edging perfectly.
We'd never done anything like this, so we had no idea what the cost would be or should be. John took the time to explain our options and exactly how much each part of the project would run.  There were no money surprises.  Included in the price was reconstruction of the yard areas that were torn up (as expected) during construction.  The finished result is worth every penny.
Best of all, we feel as if we made a friend in Hemax and in John McGee.  We're planing another project next summer and you can bet Hemax will get the job!!!