Ratings & Reviews
Chicago Brick Paving LLC |
Review by Kathleen H. in Bartlett IL
Project: Concrete Driveway Cruz and his crew removed the old driveway in one day. The rain came down for the next two weeks. They came out and got the gravel and wiring down and it rained MORE. Cruz checked in to make sure we knew he didn't forget about us. The first day without rain, the cement was laid and it looked great. I have already recommended this company to two others. |
Review by Leonard S. in West Dundee IL
Project: Brick Paving Patio Cruz and all of his crew were very professional, completed all work. Clean up was great. Would highly recommend them!! Cruz will be back next season to work on our second phase of our landscape project. |
Review by Mark H. in Bartlett IL
Project: Retaining Wall and Grading They did an amazing job!! Very efficient. Great cost! Would highly recommend them for your landscaping project. |
Bartlett IL
Review by Tom Bills. in Bartlett IL
Project: Drainage System and Window Wells
Just wanted to let you know the water drainage system is working great. We haven't had any flooding in the back yard and we've gotten a good deal of rain already. So we are very pleased with your work. We plan on using you for some pavers hopefully next summer.
Project: Drainage System and Window Wells
Just wanted to let you know the water drainage system is working great. We haven't had any flooding in the back yard and we've gotten a good deal of rain already. So we are very pleased with your work. We plan on using you for some pavers hopefully next summer.
Elmhurst IL
Review by Carol Ingenso. in Elmhurst IL
Project: Paver Driveway
The Belgard Paver driveway Chicago Brick Paving installed in October 2011 is truly a workmanship marvel. During heavy rains and snow, it continues to drain run-off properly so there has not been the flooding and wet basement from the previous asphalt driveway. It looks beautiful and welcoming in all the seasons.
Carole Ingeson, Elmhurst, IL
Over the years I have owned seven different homes and upgraded each one. No contractor or company I hired in all those projects has shown such exemplary care in their work.
While Chicago Brick Paving completed my driveway, I photographed and watched all aspects of the job. From the asphalt removal to the finishing layer of polymer sand, the crew was polite, meticulous, and efficient. All the men were polite and respectful as well as willing to explain each step of the project and answer my frequent questions. Throughout
the stages of work, Cruz Leon, owner, was present and worked with his crew a portion of each day, leaving only to provide the same level of care to another customer.
Asphalt removal was done without harming any vegetation or structures despite being adjacent to the garage door, a brick garden edging, bushes, planted tulips, and a fence. Not one plant was lost or destroyed, which, to me, speaks volumes about the care and quality of workmanship. In addition to removing the asphalt, Chicago Brick Paving was the only one of the many contractors providing estimates that actually recycled the asphalt rather than charge me to dump it in a landfill. If that isn’t reason enough to hire this company, the quality and dependability of the workmen is. The next stages of preparation included leveling and marking the driveway; spreading and leveling gravel; and spreading and leveling sand. Each different crew member greeted me every morning with a cheerful smile and greeting and worked consistently throughout the day, often until dark. Lunch
breaks were short and they cleaned up all leftovers when finished. Cruz worked on his hands and knees leveling the sand with his crew. He used a long level to measure the exactness of the depth and slope of the gravel and sand. If it was even a tiny bit unlevelled, Cruz took small handfuls of sand and spread them until each spot was perfect. He
checked and rechecked the work. He also noted that the brick sidewalk along the driveway had not been pitched correctly by a previous company and asked to include a new sidewalk as well. When the city inspected the work, they found it to be perfect. Before making the final placement of the bricks, the crew laid out patterns of bricks to see what
would look best. Cruz was able to find a better grade of Belgard pavers than I originally thought was affordable so the driveway was able to withstand heavy machinery when I had to have a large tree removed this spring. The crew laid the bricks; Cruz checked and re-laid some near the sidewalk and front garden plot to make certain everything looked even when we noticed the city sidewalk was not completely parallel to the street. In addition, he replaced three sections of city sidewalk (with permission from the city) so they could be completed while his company finished the driveway. When finished, they made sure the 200 tulip bulbs next to the driveway were still unharmed and planted properly. After filling the driveway with the polymer sand and adding sod along edges where the grass had been trampled, the crew swept everywhere including the street.Throughout the entire process, every crew member, every truck driver and the owner, Cruz, was considerate, careful, meticulous, thorough, and friendly. Each person seemed to truly enjoy what he was doing. Their pride in workmanship was reminiscent of Americans’ pride in their crafts 50 years ago, something which we rarely see these days. I only wish I owned a larger piece of property so I could have them return for another project.
Project: Paver Driveway
The Belgard Paver driveway Chicago Brick Paving installed in October 2011 is truly a workmanship marvel. During heavy rains and snow, it continues to drain run-off properly so there has not been the flooding and wet basement from the previous asphalt driveway. It looks beautiful and welcoming in all the seasons.
Carole Ingeson, Elmhurst, IL
Over the years I have owned seven different homes and upgraded each one. No contractor or company I hired in all those projects has shown such exemplary care in their work.
While Chicago Brick Paving completed my driveway, I photographed and watched all aspects of the job. From the asphalt removal to the finishing layer of polymer sand, the crew was polite, meticulous, and efficient. All the men were polite and respectful as well as willing to explain each step of the project and answer my frequent questions. Throughout
the stages of work, Cruz Leon, owner, was present and worked with his crew a portion of each day, leaving only to provide the same level of care to another customer.
Asphalt removal was done without harming any vegetation or structures despite being adjacent to the garage door, a brick garden edging, bushes, planted tulips, and a fence. Not one plant was lost or destroyed, which, to me, speaks volumes about the care and quality of workmanship. In addition to removing the asphalt, Chicago Brick Paving was the only one of the many contractors providing estimates that actually recycled the asphalt rather than charge me to dump it in a landfill. If that isn’t reason enough to hire this company, the quality and dependability of the workmen is. The next stages of preparation included leveling and marking the driveway; spreading and leveling gravel; and spreading and leveling sand. Each different crew member greeted me every morning with a cheerful smile and greeting and worked consistently throughout the day, often until dark. Lunch
breaks were short and they cleaned up all leftovers when finished. Cruz worked on his hands and knees leveling the sand with his crew. He used a long level to measure the exactness of the depth and slope of the gravel and sand. If it was even a tiny bit unlevelled, Cruz took small handfuls of sand and spread them until each spot was perfect. He
checked and rechecked the work. He also noted that the brick sidewalk along the driveway had not been pitched correctly by a previous company and asked to include a new sidewalk as well. When the city inspected the work, they found it to be perfect. Before making the final placement of the bricks, the crew laid out patterns of bricks to see what
would look best. Cruz was able to find a better grade of Belgard pavers than I originally thought was affordable so the driveway was able to withstand heavy machinery when I had to have a large tree removed this spring. The crew laid the bricks; Cruz checked and re-laid some near the sidewalk and front garden plot to make certain everything looked even when we noticed the city sidewalk was not completely parallel to the street. In addition, he replaced three sections of city sidewalk (with permission from the city) so they could be completed while his company finished the driveway. When finished, they made sure the 200 tulip bulbs next to the driveway were still unharmed and planted properly. After filling the driveway with the polymer sand and adding sod along edges where the grass had been trampled, the crew swept everywhere including the street.Throughout the entire process, every crew member, every truck driver and the owner, Cruz, was considerate, careful, meticulous, thorough, and friendly. Each person seemed to truly enjoy what he was doing. Their pride in workmanship was reminiscent of Americans’ pride in their crafts 50 years ago, something which we rarely see these days. I only wish I owned a larger piece of property so I could have them return for another project.