Advanced Curb Appeal

Amazing! Very professional and efficient team!

When we purchased our house several years ago, we knew we would have to install a patio as there was nothing in our backyard but grass. We found Jay with Advanced Curb Appeal at the Houston Home and Garden Show. His booth accurately displayed the type of pavers he would use to create our patio. After taking bids from 5 other companies, Jay's prices were very competitive and I decided that Advanced Curb Appeal would be the company to install our patio. Jay met with us to get an idea of what we were looking for and approximate cost to install. He made recommendations as to color and type of paver. Next, he showed us examples of the bricks and explained the process. Jay then worked with our HOA to receive approval for the install. Once the crew came out, they worked nonstop! Each paver was placed with care. They spent a lot of time making sure it was level and that any water would drain correctly. The results are stunning and I could not be happier. I highly recommend Jay and Advanced Curb Appeal.

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This is an engineered wall which is intended to preserve the clay pad upon which our home was constructed.  The home is on a downhill slope.  The contractor respected all manufacturer recommendations regarding installation. <br /> The crew seemed seasoned, both in terms of the type of work, and also as a working team.  The management partners are hands on participants and spent every day on site. <br /> The project included not only hardscaping, but also plumbing and electrical aspects.  The crew seemed comfortable performing the required tasks. <br /> We found the guys to be pleasant to have around.  Given that the blocks weigh about 50 lbs each, the temperature was as high as 105, and the work surface challenging, the cheerful smiles were actually something of a miracle. <br /> We had agreed generally on the wall design, but left many design decisions up to them.  We are very pleased with the aesthetics of the final product.  Their instincts are good. <br /> Our greatest frustration was probably with regard to communication and scheduling, <em>BUT</em> this job was booked during the most rainy Spring on record, and the installation took place over a 2.5 week period when temps were above 100 every day.  That at <br /> least partially explains the delayed start and the longer than expected execution.  At those temperatures, a break is required after about every 20 minutes of labor.  <br /> The above concerns are offset by the fact that because management is on-site, feedback is immediate and there are no communication problems during the project execution.

The pavestone work these guys did for us was outstanding!   The pattern on the S shaped walkway required hundreds of cuts and they all look great.  A very professional install that I continually receive compliments on how great it looks. <br />

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Very great craftsmanship but had issues with keeping the schedule. It took several times of rescheduling the date due to the contractor not being able to complete a prior job. The work is of professional quality. There is one item that needs to be fixed (patio holds water at the edge and puddles) but the contractor has not arrived at my residence to fix the issue. (Update: Jay arrived and fixed the puddling issue. Water is flowing correctly and no more puddles!)

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Highly recommend--and would hesitate to use again. A+++++

We really liked the choice of Belgard Mega Arbel as a paver to complete our patio. Unfortunately, the Belgard web site listed the paver as 80mm thick, which would not fit under our patio door. Although we were considering using a thinner paver over the existing patio, and then transitioning to Mega Arbel for the new, a different contractor had suggested that would not look good, and bid the job using just a thinner paver. <br />After contacting Jay at Advanced Curb Appeal for a second quote, he sent us to a local Belgard location where we found the Mega Arbel now comes in a 60mm size, which would fit under our patio door. I asked Jay to bid the Mega Arbel in brittany beige, with a Belgard Urbana border in gray. I also found that Advanced Curb Appeal was willing to install drainage pipe and replace the fence and gate, which I had him bid. <br />I had done some research and thought it would be good to use a woven geotextile fabric under the base, Jay said if I provided it, they would install it at no additional cost. The other contractor would not install it. <br />The Advanced Curb Appeal quote included the more expensive Mega Arbel paver, a thicker base than the other contractor bid, and the installation of Geotextile fabric under the base, yet the paver portion of the quote was 30% cheaper than the other bid. <br />We accepted the Advanced Curb Appeal bid. <br />We were hoping to having the pavers install start when the patio addition by another contractor was scheduled to complete, which should have been soon after signing with Advanced Curb Appeal. Unfortunately, there was some rework needed on the new addition that delayed the completion by the other contractor. Jay kept in touch to find when he could schedule the install, and we were eventually able to have the job started. <br />Once started, Jay and/or his partner Jamison, and a crew of up-to 3 people worked everyday, except one rainy day, over a 10 day period to complete the job. <br />The Mega Arbel paver is not a square paver, but has a variated geometry. To cut these straight along walls takes some skill. Jamison, working on a Sunday, cut each piece around the patio perfectly. <br />We are very happy with the work Jay, Jamison and their company performed at our house, and have already recommended them to others. <br />

I had a a 20x20 brick paver patio and a 10x10 steel gazebo installed.  I was more than satisfied with the job performed. The quality of the materials used and skill of the installers left me with a product that will last for years.  I will recommend these guys to everyone!

They took out the brick and concrete of old front walk and replaced it with a perfect walk of concrete pavers. --- good drainage, good design, and good execution and finished in expected time. We are considering having them replace our concrete driveway with concrete pavers.. <br />

This was the second time I have used Advanced Curb Appeal. Both jobs were brick paver patios. I have liked working with the companies owners and installers Jay and Jamison. They insist on quality work and will work with you on any changes you might want made from the original quote. Since it is a small crew working on the project it might take them longer but it is well worth the wait. <br />

The price was reasonable, and the work was definitely top notch. They really took their time to ensure excellent results. The crew consists of the two owners and one assistant, so it took much longer than they had stated to complete the project; however, the end result was worth the wait. I would recommend requesting that a completion date and working time frame be included in the contract in order to avoid the customer frustration that we experienced.

We are very, very happy with our finished patio. When we started this project there were three of us townhome owners who hired Advanced Curb Appeal to do our separate home patios all at once. Once they got started and as our patios were coming together, our other neighbors started asking Jay and Jamie for estimates. So far they are replacing/expanding nine patios in our development and I expect it will be more when they start working on the other side of the development. <br /> <br /> As more patios came onboard, the timing of the projects became longer and the logistics more complicated. We have very limited access to our backyards and a tight parking situation that has required a lot of cooperation, patience and communication between those of us getting patios, our non-construction neighbors, and Jamie and Jay. One of the new patios is about 300' from where the guys had to store their gravel, pavers, concrete, and sand. These guys work unbelievably hard every day they're here, and they've been working during the hottest part of this record-hot summer. Each and every paver is installed by either Jamie or Jay. The other guys in their crew do the tear out and haul in. We've had some minor bumps due to the logistical challenges but we feel for the quality of the work it was worth taking a bit of extra time and so our neighbors could benefit from them already being on site. Our patio is close to the community pool and very visible, and we've gotten so many compliments. Jay and Jamie worked with all us individually, and all of our patios are slightly different but still meet our strict HOA oversight. We got three estimates and Advanced Curb Appeal's was very competitive. We love our patio. Like most construction projects this one has taken a little longer, but we would recommend them (and we already have).

It went fantastic! They arrived right at 7:30 every morning. They raised the patio for me and set it up so it won't shift. I was amazed at how beautiful it has turned out. The work was done professionally. They are an excellent company.