I don't understand how the one star reviewer can make these claims and perhaps they have Kats confused with another company. I've been in the concrete trade for 20 plus years and would be hard pressed to find a more professional quality conscious contractor. I have personally been involved in dozens of projects with Kats and Sons. My expectations are always met or exceeded. They are very reasonable and their concern with quality is second to none. Great family business.
Mar 2015
Had these guys lay stamped concrete as the deck around our pool. The guys laying the concrete were unprofessional jumping in the pool fully clothed while on the job. They didn't clean up their lunch trash and their schedule was highly variable and not well communicated. The lack of professionalism (and knowledge) was evident as the job was completed and the year evolved. While the job initially appeared to be satisfactory, they poured in late August and sealed in September. The deck was covered in snow for a few months through the winter (this is Chicago after all) and with the Spring thaw, there were pock marks all over the deck. Quarter sized (and larger) chunk...read full review
Apr 2014
Had these guys lay stamped concrete as the deck around our pool. The guys laying the concrete were unprofessional jumping in the pool fully clothed while on the job. They didn't clean up their lunch trash and their schedule was highly variable and not well communicated. The lack of professionalism (and knowledge) was evident as the job was completed and the year evolved. While the job initially appeared to be satisfactory, they poured in late August and sealed in September. The deck was covered in snow for a few months through the winter (this is Chicago after all) and with the Spring thaw, there were pock marks all over the deck. Quarter sized (and larger) chunk...read full review
I don't understand how the one star reviewer can make these claims and perhaps they have Kats confused with another company. I've been in the concrete trade for 20 plus years and would be hard pressed to find a more professional quality conscious contractor. I have personally been involved in dozens of projects with Kats and Sons. My expectations are always met or exceeded. They are very reasonable and their concern with quality is second to none. Great family business.
Had these guys lay stamped concrete as the deck around our pool. The guys laying the concrete were unprofessional jumping in the pool fully clothed while on the job. They didn't clean up their lunch trash and their schedule was highly variable and not well communicated. The lack of professionalism (and knowledge) was evident as the job was completed and the year evolved. While the job initially appeared to be satisfactory, they poured in late August and sealed in September. The deck was covered in snow for a few months through the winter (this is Chicago after all) and with the Spring thaw, there were pock marks all over the deck. Quarter sized (and larger) chunk...read full review
Had these guys lay stamped concrete as the deck around our pool. The guys laying the concrete were unprofessional jumping in the pool fully clothed while on the job. They didn't clean up their lunch trash and their schedule was highly variable and not well communicated. The lack of professionalism (and knowledge) was evident as the job was completed and the year evolved. While the job initially appeared to be satisfactory, they poured in late August and sealed in September. The deck was covered in snow for a few months through the winter (this is Chicago after all) and with the Spring thaw, there were pock marks all over the deck. Quarter sized (and larger) chunk...read full review