Constraction reviews in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

So G-CAT TOPS THEM ALL ,I had Fortis do my driveway about 7 yrs ago and they lied,they said 4” of concrete they did 2.5-3-5” mesh showing through …NOW comes VITO (G-Cat ) and his crew.Very solid in his work ethics,He WANTS his job to be perfect every time.I watched the crew through my cameras at home, while I was at work These guys hustled, no slacking from the demo crew to the finishing crew top notch.Vito knows people work hard for their money and he gives you EVERY PENNIES worth.When they completed the job we were speechless.Here’s to the best of the best Vito,🍻

G-Cat did great work installing our driveway. Once the project was started, everything went quickly. Vito did a good job of explaining the process and answering our questions. The finished product looks fantastic. I would recommend G-Cat without hesitation to anyone needing concrete work.

The G-Cat team did an outstanding job on a large concrete patio pad 34’x15’ and a smaller pad 12’x10’ for a new shed. The team works well together and are very pleasant to work with. This is the 2nd time we’ve used G-Cat for concrete. They did our driveway 15 years ago and it still looks great! We highly recommend this company.

Vito with GCat Construction is the real deal. First of all we weren’t sure we could afford all the concrete work we needed. Then we also added some drainage issues. He is the most personable man. My husband and I couldn’t stop talking about that. His team is like a well oiled machine. They showed up bright and early ready to go, organized and efficient. They are a great team. They are very reasonably priced and their work is top notch. Two thumbs way up. Would definitely go to them again with more concrete work. Would recommend them highly.

We secured three estimates for the cement replacement of our driveway and our front walk. Vito was very personable and didn't rush us through the evaluation, pricing and decision to move ahead. His estimate was the most reasonable and we had first-hand observations of their work as our neighbor had G-Cat also replace their driveway and sidewalk. The work was done in three days, in between village inspections and communication was key. They did a great job all-around!!

G-Cat did our patio extension a couple years ago and this year when we knew we were going to replace our driveway and walkway it was a no brainer on who we were calling to do the work. And once again Vito and his crew did not disappoint!
When Vito originally came out we had two requests, one being we wanted our front porch area a couple inches wider in depth past our posts, and the other to curve our walkway to the front door.
Vito then came up further design ideas to solve our flooding issues on the sidewalk and the side of our garage, and also the pattern and colors to accent our house.

We highly recommend G-Cat for any of your concrete needs!! Vito and his crew are very professional! Vito is always in communication with you every step of the way and very responsive to any questions. His crew is very respectful of your property (which is hard to find these days), and also are great at what they do! As someone else mentioned.... they are a little more expensive than other companies but you get what you pay for, and G-Cat provides the better materials, great work, and top notch customer service all around!!

Thanks to all at G-Cat and a special thank you to Vito!

Highly recommend. Absolute professionals who go above and beyond to get the job done right, on budget, and on time. Quality craftsmanship. Would use them over and over again.

Outstanding experience with G-Cat from office staff to field workers. Vito ensured everything was as perfect as it gets. We had a 30 x 18 patio installed and it’s beautiful. Highly recommend G-Cat.

G-Cat Construction Company did an excellent job on my new stamped concrete driveway, walkways and patio. The owner and team were very professional to work with. I was kept informed on every step of the project. I love the concrete design, color and finish. The finished work has added a very nice appearance to my home. I shopped with several companies and decided to go with G-Cat.

Finding a quality contractor can be challenging. If you make the right decision the process can be rewarding and pleasurable. If you choose the wrong contractor, the result can be a nightmare!
I’m in the process of remodeling our house, all of it inside and out. Part of the remodeling process includes concrete foundation work for a new bay window, front portico, as well as a new driveway and apron.
I went through the process of interviewing and receiving quotes from several concrete contractors over a four-week period of time. A friend from Church had mentioned that he recently had a large driveway poured at his house and was thrilled with the result. I asked him who had done the work, and his response was G-Cat Concrete Specialists. I called G-Cat the following week and set up an appointment. Vito, the owner of the company, came out, reviewed the work to be done, listened to my ideas, and then offered better ideas based on his extensive experience. He provided a quote within a few days of our meeting. The quote from G-Cat was comparable to other quotes I received from other contractors, but it wasn’t the price that convinced me to choose G-Cat, it was the quality of thought and explanation Vito gave regarding our project and how best to manage and complete the project.
To date the bay window and portico foundation work has been completed…perfectly. The work and workmanship that Vito promised is exactly what was received. Carlos, the crew chief, is excellent, very experienced, knows exactly what needs to be done and explains the process as the process moves along. He was also very patient to answer any questions I had as the process moved along.
In closing, I’m thrilled that my friend told me about G-Cat construction. G-Cat is the only concrete contractor I would recommend to anyone. If you are seeking a concrete contractor, do yourself a favor and call G-Cat to review the work to be completed and to provide an estimate. It will be one of the best remodeling/hiring calls and decisions you will ever make!
Kevin M. O’Grady
A very satisfied customer

We had G-Cat out for a new driveway to extend it and to correct water puddling. They did a great job. They gave us a date, and completed the work within the time stated. They expanded the driveway on both sides while being very careful with the current landscaping. They gave clear instructions for care and answered questions when asked. Our driveway looks amazing and no more puddling areas when it rains. We will definitely call them again when other work is needed.

I cannot give enough accolades for the great job G-Cat did. Vito was knowledgeable, gave appropriate suggestions, he made me feel comfortable with the job. They were on time and competed quickly. The office was helpful when called with questions and took care of permits! I have already passed along their information to neighbors...one just finished their driveway!. Way to go G-Cat!

G-Cat did an amazing job on our concrete patio! They were efficient with their time and extremely clean and organized! Vito was great to work with and was able to bring our design to life exactly as we had imagined it. I highly recommend G-Cat Construction!

G-Cat gave a fair price, a reasonable time frame & were true to their word. The crew worked hard, worked with us on our wants & needs & did a very nice job on our patio & walkways. I highly recommend them.

I would recommend Vito and G-Cat to anyone and everyone. My husband and I had our deck/paver patio removed by them last summer and had a concrete patio put in instead with a French drain. I had a few companies come over and give me estimates but no one was “able” to give me the layout I wanted (one large level patio). Everyone else had told me I needed a retaining wall or have it multi tiered because our backyard slopes towards the house. Vito was the only one who took that slope into consideration and the preservation of our house and yard to prevent flooding and preserve the concrete, which is why we added the retaining wall. Now we are one year post construction and we have gotten so many compliments on our patio from friends, family, neighbors and even other contractors (roofers, electricians) on what a beautiful concrete patio we have. I could not be happier.

TL;DR just trust me when I say Vito and G-Cat has your back and you won’t have any regrets!

From the very start of contacting G-Cat to the final inspection by the village, our experience with the company was nothing short of excellent. Vito was on time and professional when coming to our home to give us an estimate for our concrete patio. He maintained communication throughout the project and answered our every question and concern. The entire construction team was phenomenal. Our patio and drainage system were installed with precision and expertise. The village inspector commented on the final products, saying that G-Cat is an excellent company with which to deal. We could not agree more, nor could we be happier with everything than we are. We highly recommend G-Cat Construction Company.

Hired GCAT construction to install both a stamped concrete service walk and front stoop. Our initial interactions were great. Communication was good and the project started on time. Unfortunately, the end result was not ideal. The pictures tell the story & anyone that has seen the stoop immediately points to the massive crack that surfaced just days after the install and has continued to crack and expand over the course of the last 18 months. Yes, concrete expands and contracts but this is more than the usual crack. To make matters even more frustrating, GCAT misrepresented the work they did by indicating that rebar was utilized during the install, when in fact, pictures demonstrated that rebar was never used. Unfortunately, GCAT has been unwilling to acknowledge that rebar was not used nor have they been willing to work with us to remedy the issue. They are however, quick to point out that they re-did the stoop a second time. Yes, they did it 2 times within a two week period however, a massive crack appeared within hours of the pour. In fact, the crack surfaced in the same exact spot both times. Is that really the nature of concrete or is it the way the work was completed…

The G-Cat Construction team did a fine job on our driveway replacement. Very professional work group, great attention to detail and respectful of our property.

We highly recommend G-Cat to anyone looking for professionalism, quality and expertise in their concrete work. Vito and his team were top notch every step of the way! We love our patio, driveway and front porch.

G-Cat gave me a brand new driveway, front walk, and front stoop. They do absolutely incredible work. Jillian & Vito, the owners, were the ones who picked out the best color and stamp to go along with my general ideas and I couldn't be happier with their design vision. The crews who came out to demo my old driveway, frame out and pour the concrete all do very clean and meticulous work. They take so much time to ensure every control joint is precise and they obviously take great pride in making an outstanding final product. I cannot say enough good things about this company and the professionalism from the owners to the hard working men (who really could be considered artists) pouring and setting the concrete. They use a very high quality concrete and I even confirmed the skill of the G-Cat workers from a couple of Ozinga drivers (the concrete suppliers who have seen their share of bad and good contractors). I was so impressed by this company and you will be as well.

In the spring of 2021, we had G-Cat come out to give us some ideas and suggestions on a new patio to replace the paver bricks we had. The bricks separated, sunk, became infested with ants, weeds growing between the bricks and such and it just became a headache and extra yearly expense we did not need. I laid out the plans for how large we wanted it to be and their suggestions were used. The toughest part for us was determining the stamped brick pattern to choose from (so many were available). They came out on the scheduled date and within a week we had a new patio. See the pictures attached. We highly recommend them. They watched the details, kept the area clean and kept the noise to a minimum. They did such a good job, we had them back in spring of 2022 to give us a new 3-car garage driveway. (see pictures) At the same time, we also had them install a new walkway from the driveway to the front door stoop. I’m very impressed with their work.