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Sam The Concrete Man Cincinnati in Cincinnati
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Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, US
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Phone: +1 513-783-2368
Site: https://cincinnati.samtheconcret...
Site: https://cincinnati.samtheconcret...
Opening hours
- Monday:9AM–6PM
- Tuesday:9AM–6PM
- Wednesday:9AM–6PM
- Thursday:9AM–6PM
- Friday:9AM–6PM
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (51)
DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY! What a TERRIBLE experience! Honest review of Sam The Concrete Man, who recently performed work on my driveway... PLEASE READ:I scheduled my driveway project SEVERAL MONTHS in advance, so that ample time was given to go over details and prepare for the work. When Nick came out to start the project, there were 1-2 people working only a few hours per day and only 3 total days during that first week! There were MULTIPLE DAYS when no one showed up at all! They used my gutted driveway as a parking lot for their bobcat rental during the entire first week of the project and all that was left were piles of dirt and broken up concrete blocks. After multiple days of concerned phone calls to Todd, the company fired Nick. Chavis and his team took over the project and assured me they were going to fix everything and I was going to love my new driveway! The driveway took ALMOST 3 WEEKS TO COMPLETE! Also, the city inspector had to halt the work on the apron because Chavis did not have a valid license!Sadly, after all that, the project did NOT turn out well. The French drain that was placed in front of the garage (which was intentionally placed to prevent flooding into the detached garage), turned out completely crooked and slanted. It was NOT set correctly, which the company acknowledged. Yet, they decided to pour anyway and the drain moved in all sorts of directions before the concrete dried. I brought this to Chaviss attention IMMEDIATELY, the following day this happened in fact! The poor work was acknowledged by Chavis and his team, but there was NO EFFORT made to fix, repair, or resolve the problem. The ends of the French drain are slapped with clumps of concrete that look messy and ugly.The company also completely TORE UP my neighbors yard to install underground piping for the house downspout. Originally, Nick assured me it would be repaired when I came home one day ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED this had happened! I ensured my contract covered this, which it does. Backfill the edges of new concrete with dirt available on site (believe me there was PLENTY of dirt available!). This did NOT HAPPEN. My neighbors yard was NOT FIXED! I spent 2 days with a shovel and wheel barrel repairing my neighbors yard myself!There was TRASH EVERYWHERE! I cleaned up water bottles, soda cups, and garbage from my yard. Also to this day, there remains piles of concrete blocks all over my property that was not removed or disposed of. WHAT A MESS!!!! Needless to say, INCREDIBLY DISRESPECTFUL!!!Other small things that demonstrate this company completely lacks attention to detail and does NOT care about the quality of their work: They have left wooden blocks on the edges of concrete boarders, which are now partially embedded in dried concrete and extremely difficult to remove (Ive tried). There are incomplete cuts in the concrete, leaving remaining chunks of concrete attached on the sides and interfering with landscaping. There is even GRASS EMBEDDED IN THE CONCRETE, which I cannot get out despite scraping with every device I have. Not to mention I have had conduit STOLEN from my property, which I personally purchased to repair the electrical to my detached garage, which was damaged during the demolition.Overall, the project is sloppy and carelessly performed. I have sent pictures to Todd and Chavis expressing my concerns. I have also proposed options to either fix or deduct the cost of repair of a few of these things. I have expressed a willingness to work something out privately, with a complete REFUSAL on the companys end. Instead, Chavis is rude and demands I pay the remaining balance. He WILL NOT fix, repair, or deduct any costs! I am being BULLIED and strong armed into paying for a project I am NOT SATISFIED with. I have sent requests to other companies to examine these issues and provide an estimate on the repairs.After all this, the company has now threatened to engage in a CIVIL LAWSUIT against me!!!DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!!For some reason I am unable to upload photos of the project to this post.
Sam the Concrete Man of Cincinnati tore down my deck and put in a stamped concrete patio. They were fairly priced with other companies but what set them apart was their professionalism. My project manager, Chavis, was amazing to work with - so knowledgeable and friendly. The patio came out great - would highly recommend Chavis and his crew!
Sam the Concrete Man was very professional and competent in repairing out driveway. The repair looks great! It took them two attempts to get it right and I dont want to think of the cost to business if they do this very often. Additionally, we had to call in and remind them to put is in the schedule.Overall, a good repair.
I contacted them after a referral from another company that wasnt able to do the job I needed. They came out and quoted me on 2 jobs I wanted done, $3500+ and $1800+. Decided I didnt want to deal with one job of $3500 of the two jobs, and when the I asked to do only the one job, they requoted it to $2999.92 with a stipulation that it was a minimum of $3k. On their website they specify they do shed pads. So every shed pad you do for folks is a minimum of $3k. Thats absurd. During this process, I emailed with no response and called and left a message with no responses. Wouldnt recommend.
I just had a sidewalk installed by Sam the Concrete Man, and while I did end up with a new sidewalk that resembles what I wanted, the communication was terrible and they failed on a few requirements that I asked for. The project dragged on for weeks, and multiple times they said they would be coming out to do some work but then not show up. They did a poor job sealing; Im still waiting for that to be fixed. And I was surprised to learn that my front yard would be left a mess when they were finished, with an eyesore of a pile of dirt and unfilled gaps on either side of the walkway. But as I mentioned before communicating was a weakness. When I replace my driveway, I will be looking elsewhere.
I contracted Sam the Concrete Man to install a new driveway that required excavation and a curb cut. There was plenty of dirt removal and about 150 feet of concrete put in going up a hill. Very helpful with the design of the driveway and the project was completed in 5 days. Highly recommend.
I hired Sam the Concrete Man of Cincinnati to repour a garage, driveway, and sidewalks. I was pleased with the work that was done. I was also impressed with communication throughout the process. Anytime that I had a question it was answered thoroughly. They delivered the quality that they said they would.
If youve ever tried to hire a contractor you know communication is key; these guys called back, showed up on time, and were very quick to respond to questions etc. Plus we were able to schedule our patio within a few weeks of receiving the estimate. The final product is great. Weve been using it for a month now and are thrilled to have a nice & clean patio with no cracks and proper slope for drainage (our old one was a mess and sloped toward the house, creating all kinds of issues). I would hire them again.
We hired Sam the Concrete Man on the basis of the recommendation of a friend in Columbus. (Apparently its a franchise operation.) We needed to replace four sidewalk blocks, one stair block, and maybe 50 feet of walkway next to the house. We are pleased with the now completed job, and our neighbors have complimented us on its appearance. These guys answered phone calls and messages, showed up when they said they would, and were prompt and polite in completing the work. Top rating.
Team did an excellent job installing our concrete patio.
We experienced a very professional relationship with Chavis. We ended with a product better than expected at a fair price.We were happy enough to referred Chavis to neighbors.
STCM was phenomenal!!! We had contacted other concrete companies for a concrete pad for a hot tub and for pads at the bottom of our deck stairs. With no luck we tried contacting a few more places. STCM called us within minutes of submitting a request via their website. They setup an appointment for the very next day and Chavis came out promptly. We were happy with the price and they started the job 2 days later. We are very happy with the work and professionalism of all staff that we encountered. We will definitely use their services again with future projects.
I am so happy with my new porches. I had several other companies come and look at what needed to be done . The job was either to small and a waist of time or they never got back with me. Sam The Concrete Man told me that no job is to small. They came out and looked at what needed to be done and made suggestions that would save me some money. What company does that these days???? They were always making sure that what they were doing was what I wanted done. There was nothing for me to clean-up when they finished. It had rained a lot the weeks before they started the job and the cement truck sunk in my yard, when they were finished, they came back and filled in the ruts and spread grass seed. Wasnt even told that they were going to do this. Needless to say I can not say enough about this company. I have a couple of other projects that need to be done in the future and this company will be THE ONLY company I contact!!!!!
Very Professional and super friendly crew. They did an amazing job and our neighbors are even complementing us on the excellent work. Highly recommend and there’s a reason why they have a great rating after we have seenthe work they’ve done.
Amazing work! Very happy with this crew. Chavis and Allen did an amazing job. Started on time, worked all day, very professional and cleaned up after. Would highly recommend!!!!! Oh and the concrete work looks amazing. Will never call another concrete co again. 5 stars!!
We had Chavis and crew out to do an extension of our wrap around driveway.Great experience from start to finish.Chavis was professional,efficient and a pleasure to work with.Got us in ahead of scheduled start date and Kenny and his partner formed and poured the driveway in great.Looks sharp.Definitely be recommending this company and using them for any of our future projects.
Highly recommend Sam the Concrete Man. The day they poured our patio the ground was soggy and to protect the yard, they transported the concrete over plywood. Patio turned out great, lawn around it stayed great. Chavis was a pleasure to work with.
Very responsive and professional company. Had a two part job. Biggest part was safer walk and stairs for my parents. Job had some problems. The owner and sales guy came out and walked through the issues. They didnt hesitate to redo over half of the job. And they both came out and did it themselves. The completed job is well done and cleaned up. Its hard to find a company to take responsibility for mistakes. Very impressed with a company that prides itself on making the customer happy even if they had to take some financial loss on a job to make it right. Would recommend them for concrete work.
My experience with this company was phenomenal from start to finish. They were timely and professional with their communication, and definitely go above and beyond for the customer. Cant recommend them enough.
I dealt with Chavis and Shaun, and I have to say it was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. The communication is top notch, and the whole team knows what they are doing. That shows in the quality of their finished product. The project was a huge success because from when they came out the first time until the finished product they showed us all the options, set expectations right and then over-delivered. We had them do a stamped concrete patio with almost 800(!) sqft and we absolutely love it. For future projects we will definitely come back as happy customers and only can recommend them to everybody. With them you know you going to be getting a top product. I wish every contractor was as good as them
Allen and his crew did an awesome job. My new porch looks great. They were fast but very professional. Job site was super clean when the left. I highly recommend.
The fact that you left the exposed rebar on your work and will not repair is unconscionable.
Chavis & his crew made this a seamless experience from start to finish. Honest pricing, GREAT work on my new patio, the crew was professional & polite. They did the little things- took care of my yard, cleaned up the area and communicated with me & my wife through the entire process. Dont waste your time getting multiple bids. Sam the Concrete Man is the only contractor to call for your patio & concrete projects. I would definitely use in the future & highly recommend.
Chavis was great to work with and flexible to work our project into the schedule. The estimate that was provided was significantly better than any that we had received for the same work. Our project consisted of a 17*25 foot concrete patio and a retaining wall that measured 25 foot and 40 foot. The quality of the workmanship and products are awesome.
I had a stamped concrete patio installed, and not only did the final product look great, the gentlemen who installed it did so in a day. The patio looks great, and when the sealant began to form bubbles in the heat, the project manager committed to coming back out to fix the issue.
A rating of 5 stars is not nearly enough for the job Sam the Concrete Man did for me. I wish I could give them 10 stars !! My job consisted of 800 sq ft of concrete, 50 ft retaining wall, a sidewalk & 5 steps. I set up an appointment for an estimate for the for the following week but Chavis Kirby was able to make the time on his day off & come out that day. I received 2 estimates prior to his, but he was the only one who thoroughly explained to me how & why the job was going to be done. His professionalism & knowledge was also seen with his crew, Alan & Kevin. They were even able to start the job 3 weeks early The job was completed so quickly I hardly knew they were here The work they did is absolutely beautiful !! I will never recommend anyone but Sam the Concrete Man & plan on hiring them for another upcoming project Thanks Chavis, Alan & Kevin for a job well done !!Rose Baker
My driveway and sidewalk look great! The first visit application was put down however the tech ran low on product so had to obtain more. When doing so, the driveway dried in two different colors. A phone to the company with my concerns sent the tech back out and they redid the driveway so everything matched. Sometimes things dont go right ..... the main thing is that a company is willing to make it right ..... and they did!
As most would agree, contractors are not the most reliable people in the world. But Chavis, with Sam the Concrete Man proved that hypothesis wrong! After waiting months for the first driveway company we called to show up, our emails and phone calls were finally returned with excuse after excuse. Ultimately we were told they went out of business! So, you can imagine my delight when Chavis showed up promptly on the day he told us hed be there with a full crew! Not only were they polite and punctual, but they were extremely conscientious and meticulous. Obviously, they know what they are doing and they went about their work in a professional manner. My husband is an engineer, so he is very detail-oriented and picky. Even he had nothing but great things to say about them. Our driveway looks amazing, as does our front porch--which they expanded in the process of adding an extra step. They also added another step in our garage. When you contract with a company to do concrete work, you are definitely at their mercy--as can be noted by the number of sinking and cracking driveways in our neighborhood. From the quality of the concrete to the prep and finishing work, Chavis and his crew did a top-notch job. In addition, they cleaned up after themselves each day and finished in a timely manner. Chavis even returned to power--wash the street! If you need a new driveway, sidewalk, patio or any other concrete work, I would highly recommend Sam the Concrete Man -- and particularly Chavis and his crew. He is already scheduled to replace our neighbors driveway next month!
They did a great job on my new wider driveway and porch landing . Chavis and Al were easy to work with .
Mark Bolser and crew were top notch. Chavis Kirby was awesome getting it all set up. We couldn’t be happier with our garage floor and driveway. Thank you Sam the Concrete Man!!
HORRIFIC experience with chavis kerby and his subcontractor ,we hired this company in the fall of 2019 And its still unfinished,We had 300 feet Of driveway put in and They had to make a repair of their work revealing the unthinkable that The reinforcing bar throughout the driveway was not installed To the industry standards, And under the pour not in the concrete . we hired an engineering firm to use a gpr camera to see through the concrete which revealed the facts . there are several areas where the base wasn’t put in leaving voids, Not to mention the PSI that was on the contract does not match what the suppliers tickets delivered. This man misrepresented the facts to me continually which I can prove by text and email. And now has left us to fend for ourselves! There are multiple reputable concrete companies out there please do yourself a favor and use them.He cannot deny The material facts of this, This was just a small portion of what else went on outside of the debacle they call work. They did two lawn jobs which neither time did they repair,Left a pop can inside the pour When the concrete was tore out it was in a section.This man emailed me and said he was going to do the right thing and correct everything per his contract and then advised he was going to refund the money neither has happened so we had to hire an attorney.THE END !
We are adding a large concrete patio to our back yard. Chavis came out to bid the project. Out of the five bids we received, Chavis gave the cheapest and most detailed quote. He was very professional and very knowledgeable about the project. The only reason we didnt go with Sams was that one company offered a few other services besides concrete and their price was basically the same as Sams. It just made sense to keep it simple and go with them. I hope it doesnt come back to bite us. Based on his previous reviews and upon meeting Chavis Id have to say he is one of the best in the Cincinnati area. If I only wanted poured concrete I would have went with him.
When I was seeking estimates for a concrete driveway/sidewalk replacement, STCM responded to my request very quickly. Some other companies didn’t even respond, while others responded with more expensive estimates and distant start dates. Chavis coordinated my project, and he was friendly and professional through the whole process. The crew was reliable and professional, and they worked quickly and thoroughly. I’m very happy with the finished project. I’m glad I went with STCM.
Very happy with my new driveway, They did an outstanding job from start to finish.
Quoted same day, on-time project completion, above-and-beyond communication, and competitively priced. I 100% recommend.
HORRIBLE COMPANY when you call they always claim that the person you need to speak with is on the phone I have called several times to get a quote and I get the same response every time I GIVE UP !!
Great quality, Very professional and friendly got job done in a timely matter very pleased.highly recommend.
Has a blog to give advice but it’s just there to promote his company and doesn’t have any actual tips or helpful advice. Spamming advertisements online where it is specifically prohibited also.
Awesome company!! Chavis is so professional and a pleaseure to work with. Would highly recommend
Great job done on time. These guys do it right
Spams r/construction with marketing.
Total reviews rating 4.1
51 Reviews for Sam The Concrete Man Cincinnati 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-21Sam the Concrete Man and his team put in a backyard patio for me. They did an excellent job. I love my new patio. They were very considerate and gave me good ideas on how to make it look good. They leveled it with the perfect pitch so water drains away from the house foundation. They put a seal on it to protect it from water since it is very close to the above ground pool. I cant say enough good things about their work. They were fast and cleaned up after themselves and even did a few extra things for me just to make me happy. I would definitely use them again. I love my backyard living space!!
Review №2
2022-06-15These folks were prompt in scheduling a estimate appointment to review the work needed and in turning around a bid. scheduling the job was a reasonable time period and the kept the dates. Crew was on time ( when weather permitted ) and the completed everything in a timely fashion.
Review №3
2022-06-16This company is really great. Got rid of old patio slabs and replaced with concrete. Once work was started the crew let me know that my driveway slope would need to be corrected to keep water away from the house. They came up with a plan to fix the problem and everything looks and works great. Received estimate on 3/1 and the work was started on 4/11. Todd kept in contact with me the entire time and the crew was nice and answered all of my questions. Highly recommended!
Review №4
2022-04-05Todd came out to quote me for a walkway repair. He told me I would have my quote later that night. After 3 weeks and multiple emails to their office staff, I still have not received a quote. Do not go with this company as they obviously can’t be bothered to even send a quote for their services.
Review №5
2022-06-06Amateurs. Simply put. Had them pour a concrete pool deck and they destroyed everything they touched. Cost me another $2,000 to fix and replace what they broke. When I brought up if they would help pay for repair costs they replied “Take me to court”. Absolute clowns. They still owe me a concrete sealing. Doubt I’ll ever get it.
Review №6
2020-09-09They replaced our small square concrete patio, with a larger free form stamped concrete outdoor living area. Incredible job. All the workers were kind, hard working and professional. Couldnt ask for a better job.
Review №7
2021-10-19Had concrete driveway replaced. Working with this company was a great experience. Everyone was responsive, respectful and helpful. The work crew was phenomenal. Fantastic teamwork. The new driveway looks great. I would not hesitate to use this company again.
Review №8
2022-04-06I wanted to use this business, but could not get a written estimate from them after their visit to my property, even after multiple phone calls to their office. I took an afternoon off work to meet the estimator at the house. Very disappointing that they thought so little of my time and interest in their services.
Review №9
2022-02-13Had an appointment to get an estimate on a job at my home and was told I’d get my quote emailed later that night. It’s been over a month ago and I haven’t heard from anyone. I’ve reached out twice and just get emails back basically telling me to wait. I get being a few days late but being a month late and as the customer having to be the one to make contact is super unprofessional.
Review №10
2021-03-08I recently had my driveway extended and had my walking paths redone that led to my door. These guys did an amazing job. Right from the start Todd came out right away and gave me a good price. Shawns crew came out to do the install and he was very helpful. Gave me great ideas and recommendations on how to add these paths and what the driveway should look like. I’ve never meet a more polite construction crew in my life. The path and driveway are flawless. If you are ever going to use a company to do this work then you found the right one. Ask for Shawns crew! You won’t regret it.