Giovanni’s Concrete

We worked with Emilio a few months ago concreting sidewalks, walkways, and redoing the concrete around our pool. Him and his crew were amazing! We needed and estimate and he came out within a few days. They did some of the work and when we wanted more work done they were able to get it done within a few weeks. We absolutely love it!

I had to give Giovannis Concrete one star because Unilocal made me. I would give him –5 stars if I could. He was the contractor from hell! I am not even joking. My backyard project became a living nightmare. His prices are very very reasonable compared to other contractor out there. This is a situation where you really pay for what you get.
I hired Emilio and his crew to build me a retaining wall and to do a complete concrete job. First off, Emilio is NEVER ever on the job site working. His workers barely speak English and it is very hard to communicate with them so if you have any questions, they are not able to answer any of them. They will simply tell you they don’t know and to call Emilio and ask him.
When he gave me the bid, he stated that they would be there everyday from 8 – 5 and that it would take 2.5 weeks to complete. Once he actually started the job and got my deposit, it was a different story. His workers would show up at different times everyday. Some days they wouldn’t show up at all. They would show up maybe 3 days a week, usually working half days. When I comforted Emilio about it he stated they they don’t have an actual start time. They work multiple jobs at one time and will drop by my place when they are done with the other job. We did not sign a contract. This should have been a red flag from the start. I was so stupid. I should’ve trusted my instincts.
While working on my yard, it was a dumping ground. He left dirt on my driveway for over a week and had trash everywhere. Bottles of water and their lunch trash was left in my backyard. Once again, I confronted Emilio and he said that they don’t dump the trash until the project is done since it’s cheaper this way.
We were already 3 weeks in and they barely built the retaining wall. (Remember the initial bid stated that everything would be done in 2.5 weeks) The wall was rushed and built incorrectly. He did not put in the proper drainage and did not build me a proper footing. I demanded he fix the wall before we continue with anything else. He told me that he needed more money before he would fix my wall. I told him he was insane and that I would not give him another dime until he fixed what he did wrong. He stated that if I wouldn’t give him more money, he would stop sending his crew to work on my yard.
I was beyond angry. You f*up my yard and leave it a f*ing mess and build me a f*d up wall and you want more money to fix it? I could’ve punched him in his face. After I cussed him out I told him to get the hell off my property.
Giovanni’s concrete was my contractor from hell. Do yourself the favor and look elsewhere. Don’t let his low prices fool you. You will regret it!!!

I had the pleasure of working with Emilio Flores to havea drive way removed and replaced. He was on time for the estimate and the job was done sooner than expected. I was very pleased and would recommend the company to anyone who needs concrete work. No job too small, he also did a small pad in the back yard of my other house with the same results. I’m a very happy customer.