DC Concrete

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Do not do business with this person (it's not really a company). We were left with problems that we will need to pay another company to correct. Derrick Thompson asked for a 50% down payment on a job that he completely failed to deliver. We paid him $1,000 and he provided a pressure wash for our sidewalk and a poured concrete step that we need to pay someone to correct. We have filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.

Our contract with D. C. Concrete included: Remove hot tub and old concrete slab, level the new patio area, pure new concrete with 2 steps, and set up a privacy wall.



We were very impressed with their primary work and the concrete finish which took around two days. Cement patio 12’ x 19’ for $3000.



Issues came up with secondary services and cleanup:



1. We have been told moving the hot tub back on the patio is not included in the contract and subject to an extra charge. Gladly we could convince Derrick to do it for free. In a “cloak-and-dagger operation” early in the morning, D C Concrete came, moved the tub back, and left unseen without talking to us.



2. They washed out the cement truck on our property, spilled cement on the lawn, and got rid of the waste in the woods. A pile of concrete can be noticed and in spring I will patch our lawn.



3. The privacy wall is not set up and I have not heard back from Derrick. This may result in bringing in another contractor and pay extra.



My advice: Make sure all tasks and requirements are included in the contract and don’t assume that moving a heavy object in one direction includes moving it back. Do not pay in full before all tasks are completed to your full satisfactory.