Constraction reviews in Lancaster, New York

We’d been looking for a reputable concrete company for a couple years to do a back patio for us but were having a hard time with ridiculous quotes and large companies who considered it too small of a project. Zeolla was our 5th quote and came in at a very reasonable price - a few hundred more than our lowest quote but what made us comfortable was how long they’d been in business.

Every other company was scheduling months out, but Emilio said another customer of theirs delayed a project they were supposed to start the following day and told me he could do ours instead. The timing worked out perfectly. We’re beyond happy with how it turned out. Emilio is also extremely personable, easy to work with, and you can tell he actually cares about customer satisfaction. He didn’t pressure us into anything we didn’t want. Highly recommend for all of your concrete needs and would use them again in the future.

Emilio and his team repaired the apron of my driveway. From tear out to completion, they were timely and professional. They communicated well and explained what they were doing along the way. I thought the quality of their work was excellent and would definitely use their company again. Before and after pictures are attached.

My wife and I recently had our blacktop driveway replaced and widened, a walkway installed along the side of the garage and a 10’ x 12’ shed pad poured in the backyard. We couldn’t have been happier with Emilio and the Zeolla construction team. Here’s why……

• Knowledgeable - Explained to us why they used certain building materials for their work. Asked questions and offered suggestions on how to divert any standing water that may have existed at the end of our existing driveway.

• Professional - Emilio was willing to speak to the town highway inspector and shed installer regarding their specific requirements. Anything that we asked to be performed for our project was completed and never forgotten.

• Responsive - Communication is key when working on a project. Emilio responded to all of our emails, calls and texts within a timely manner not only during the project but afterwards.

• Quality Workmanship - Everything looks great and no standing water exists on either the sidewalk or driveway. We have had so many positive comments from our neighbors. Even the shed installer commented on the quality of work for our 10 x 12 pad. We had a total of 4 inspections performed, 3 for the concrete pad (2 from town building inspector, 1 from shed installer) and 1 for the widened apron by the town highway department. I was never worried and all passed the first time.

• Patient - I am meticulous and by the book kind of person. Emilio was patient with me while I worked with him and the town building and highway departments to make sure we were within code. He was also willing to come to our house for a second measurement after we changed our initial driveway design. Lastly, we requested 1 additional driveway block be replaced the day before the concrete was poured, he said it was no problem.

We are looking forward to working with Emilio on our patio in 2024 and would highly recommend Zeolla Construction.

Emilio and the Zeolla construction team, grazie mille!

Emilio from Zeolla Construction was a pleasure to do business with. Over the summer, we had a concrete stamped patio put in our backyard. We could not be happier with the results…..it looks stunning! Throughout the process, Emilio was always professional, very easy to communicate with, and provided great suggestions. Most importantly, he took great pride in his work. We highly recommend Emilio from Zeolla Construction!

Zeolla Construction was a great overall experience! I had a 9x11 concrete slab poured for a shed and also had my driveway widened in Lancaster, NY. Emilio was who I spoke with initially and interacted with the entire operation in which he was responsive, concise and listened to what my objective was. I liked that when I had questions I dealt with Emilio directly and not a middle man which I highly prefer. He gave me his professional input from his wealth of experience which was a valuable resource in making a decision for my driveway dimensions. I had to be granted a variance from the town due to drainage swells and property lines. Emilio and his crew were very attentive to pouring according to the dimensions, came up with a plan to keep the drainage operating 100% and was able to pitch the driveway in a way that didn't interfere with my neighbors drainage as well. Emilio kept it fun and asked if we wanted handprints of my children, spouse and I since we moved into the home recently which I hadn't thought of. I did this as a kid as well so was cool to have that. He is curing my driveway in a couple weeks and looking forward to the final product. Cant recommend this company enough!

Outstanding work from start to finish. Communication was established early and continued throughout the entire process. The crew was outstanding and level of work performed exceeded our expectations. We had a difficult front porch area that had to be replaced. Extreme care was taken in the removal to insure the existing brick was not damaged. The end result suggested and the attention to detail given gave the final product the WOW factor we were looking for. Highly recommend this company for any/concrete work needed.

On the strength of their other exemplary Google reviews, we approached Zeolla Construction in early 2024 regarding a large concrete project.

SCOPE
We needed our former blacktop driveways removed, and then replaced with a new concrete driveway and sidewalk. We also requested soil and seed so that we would be left with a finished product when all was said and done.

TIMELINE
We started discussions in February, finalized our agreement in April. Excavation began in early May, the driveway and sidewalk were poured in mid-May. The finishing treatment was applied in mid-June, and the soil and hydroseed were applied in mid-July.

THE ZEOLLA TEAM
Emilio and his team were great to work with. They are very hard-working and detail-oriented. Emilio's dad started the business many years ago, and it was inspiring to watch his work ethic and craftmanship. Emilio himself is a very talented and versatile guy, and we enjoyed working with him very much. He put our minds to ease every time we spoke, which is ultimately why we decided to do business with Zeolla.

FINAL PRODUCT
We are extremely pleased with the final result so far. The driveway and sidewalk came out fantastic. Comparing pre- to post-, it looks like a completely different property to be honest! The soil and grass seed are a work-in-progress, but seem to be coming along nicely. The seed was planted later in the season than planned, so we were "upgraded" to hydroseed which was nice. We've been watering and fertilizing religiously since the dirt/seed were applied in an effort to optimize our results.

THE VERDICT
We are pleased with our choice to work with Zeolla Construction, and would definitely recommend them and work with them again, ourselves. Just like their signs say...."Frig'n Mint, baby!"

We decided to install snow melt system in our driveway so it was a complicated job and we knew we had to choose the right Concreat company. We did our
research and found Zeolla Construction. His company had a lot of experience pouring concrete over snow melt Systems. This company worked with Climate King Heating Cooling assuring that the job was done correctly by his experience. They did a perfect job replacing our driveway, walkway and Sidewalks. It’s nice to see that a father and son running a concrete company working together to get the job done. They worked long hours and many days to complete this project. I couldn’t say thanks enough and would suggest using this company for any concrete replacements.

I actually broke down in front of this business. Was not a customer but staff on hand was really polite and helpful. Was able to get the vehicle operating within thirty minutes. Even when they were closing they checked on me. I thank you very much 😊

​DO NOT HIRE THIS COMPANY. If I could give zero stars, I would.
​What started as a concrete project turned into a complete nightmare for my parents. This company brought in heavy machinery—bulldozers and excavators—and completely decimated the backyard. They didn't just "tear up" the grass; they left the yard in a "disgusting, ruined state."
​The Greed: After destroying the yard, the owner had the audacity to charge my parents nearly $3,000 extra just to "repair" the damage his own team caused. He promised them a lush, green lawn and "guaranteed" the work.
​The Result: It is now mid-April, and instead of the grass we were promised last summer, we have nothing but brown dirt and a total disaster zone. (See the attached photos—the images speak for themselves). It is one of the worst backyards I have ever seen.
​The Lack of Character: The owner is a complete liar. We have called him four times. He answered once, promised to address the issue within a week, and has since gone completely MIA. It’s been over a month with zero follow-up.
​They took the money, made grand promises to two seniors, and then abandoned them with a ruined property. Save your money and your sanity—hire someone with actual ethics.

Very professional service. Fast service. Beautiful job

Very good job done. Customer service was awesome I highly recommend this company to future customers

I called rick to do our driveway. Best prices and craftsmanship around hands down

They blew off our scheduled appointment for an estimate...

MCI did a great job with our concrete needs! Very helpful, and completed ontime for us to use our inground pool! We get a lot of compliments too! I highly recommend them!

Rick and the team were incredible to work with, on-time, professional and high quality of work. You know when the owner is onsite working side-by-side with the crew there is a lot of pride and ownership in the outcome. I’d recommend 10/10 times!

They made efforts to correct their mistakes throughout the entire process but overall just super unimpressed with the level of experience they brought to our concrete job. The quality of work is alright (the sealer is inconsistent/ almost hazy and milky and there are tons of chips/ cracks along saw lines) the guys working the job site were exceptional! The experience with Matt their sales person was misleading, no truthful, full of excuses and misinformation. Check the numbers, check the sq ftg. charge and check the details included in the job by him. Better yet just try to work direct with the owner if possible.

In the beginning we were happy with the work that they did. It was a big job and they completed it in a timely manner. The concrete had a warranty as well which was a bonus. We sealed the driveway with the product that was required and as winter came we noticed pitting , first in the apron then up the driveway. As per the warranty I contacted MCI a number of times. It wasn't until late May that I got any kind of response. The company only replied when I reached out to them and oftentimes through my neighbor (they were doing work for him at the time). MCI gave me a letter from the supplier with no feedback. I finally got a brief email after my lawyer sent them a letter.

The only reason MCI gets a 2 is that the were on time, did a nice demolition and were done on time.

The owner turned to a ghost when I had a concern and NEVER spoke about it. It was a few text messages. He never responded to the lawyer either.Never again.

We absolutely LOVE our new concrete patio! The whole team was great to work with and extremely responsive to questions and messages. It's held up well through the winter and we can't wait to spend the summer enjoying it!

Horrendous experience. Unprofessional crew. Took 4-5 weeks for what should have been a 7-10 day job. Consistently blamed the customer for their mistakes. Cursed out my neighbor, damaged his fence, and refused to pay for it. And almost two months after the job was finished and paid for, sent me a quote with random additional charges. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

Absolutely my best experience with any contractor, work was done efficiently and in a timely manner, We had the owner Rick even overseeing the pour and the work to ensure absolute precise quality and i feel thats what really sets this company apart from other contractors. You wont find another company that cares more about their expectations than MCI!! Overall super happy with how the concrete and the patio turned out would recommend to friends or family or anyone looking to get a job done right!