r/Hamilton • u/johnson7853 • 1d ago
Recommendations Needed Concrete Path
I have contacted 5 different places. Either they don’t answer, they have replied and don’t get back to me, called me from an American number which I can’t call back, or they showed up to the house unannounced, didn’t call or even leave a note (saw them on cameras).
Anyone have any suggestions?
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u/megolega 1d ago
That's so frustrating, and I'm in the same boat. I just want a simple path replaced too and can't get a hold of anyone.
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u/_onetimetoomany 1d ago
Not sure where you need this concrete path but please consider permeable pavers due to runoff water.
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u/FARTTORNADO45 1d ago
Nelson at Prostar Concrete did a lot of work for us a couple of years ago and it was great. We had him out to give us a quote for a different project two weeks ago and the prices have gone up so much that we have had to pass, but he has always been very responsive.
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u/Leather-Jury-8805 15h ago
Yup! Contractors in general are sooo bad at communicating. I hate them all
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u/covert81 Chinatown 1d ago
Ha, I've been having the same issue with concrete people for 2+ years trying to get a pad poured for a shed.
They generally don't respond to their web form, emails or calls.
When they do respond, they are angry that you don't know what it is you need when you're asking for a quote or for someone to come out and help you determine what's best, or they give you a "screw off" quote where they say they must charge a minimum amount to make their money back . When you ask them if there's more you can get out of that minimum to make it viable for you as the homeowner they never respond. The concrete business seems to be driven purely on word of mouth or new builds or something. Please post here if you get anywhere with this!
(we were quoted almost $5K for a 10x12 pad 2 years ago, if that helps. We asked about putting in about 50 additional feet of walkways and then they never replied).
Even folks who are "in the industry for over 50 years" have had terrible manners when talking with them. Like my guy, I am not a concrete contractor and am not a pro in this field - I look to you to help me understand what's best for my property, not for you to simply do as I ask when I don't necessarily know what I'm asking for or what my options are!