Kyle Dibble-Dabney

Review of Reliable Home Improvement

We had Reliable Home Improvement install front and...

We had Reliable Home Improvement install front and rear patios along with a side alley sidewalk. The entire job was completed in two days. Day one was was the demolition and excavation of the old concrete sidewalk out front and on the side, as well as a brick patio out back. They also set up the forms and gravel base/rebar inserts/drainage pipes. Our backyard used to flood with every rain so they installed plenty of drainage pipes. This included three downspout connections and 3 ground level drains in the back and side, all routed under the concrete to the front yard. It's been pouring for an entire day now and I'm happy to say there is no more flooding! They also removed a sprinkler valve on our main water line that was unused, allowing the concrete to come in closer to the pipes. I really appreciated this extra attention to detail to make our entrance look it's best. We also had multiple futures for wires and water installed to have expandability for projects down the road without having to mess with the concrete.

Day two was the concrete pour. It was exciting to watch but otherwise uneventful since the preparation was completed the day prior. We requested one minor change to the front patio form so the edge would line up better with our plans for the driveway, and they had no issue changing it last minute. The crew poured the concrete quickly, ensuring the rebar was inside the pour and not laying on the bottom gravel. The smoothing/leveling process was done 3 or 4 times as the concrete set to ensure a quality product, with the final time putting down the rock salt for the finish and brushing the borders.

We have zero complaints about the work Reliable Home Improvement did at our home. The crew was friendly and efficient. They explained the process well so we knew what to expect and how to care for the new concrete. The worksite was left clean. Reliable went the extra mile several times to make sure the project came out as we envisioned. We plan on having them do our concrete driveway sometime later this year or next year. The work they did really transformed our backyard into a new living space and greatly improved the curb appeal out front! Pictures attached are about a week after pour, the color variations in the pictures are due to the rain. The concrete looks awesome in person. Thanks!