FCO-S Concrete Construction

I finally decided to go with the professionals to do some concrete work at my home in Benicia. Francisco and his team were prompt and professional. My job was started even earlier than we had originally planned. Their work is meticulous… his crew knows what they are doing. I would recommend and hire them again.

This rating is based solely on my experiences with them over the phone in obtaining an estimate.
My wife and I had received 8 other quotes prior to contacting this particular business, and this was by far the highest quote. Furthermore, the quote for stamped concrete was substantially more than for pavers which makes absolutely no sense at all. We had a family friend who’s been doing this for 27 years even say that pavers cost more when you factor in extra subsurface work and additional time to complete the job, where as with concrete you build forms and deal with the texturing or whatever.
The call also dropped (wasn’t on my end) and he didn’t call me back. I had to call him back and he told me the other 8 estimates from other experienced contractors were simply wrong.
I really question how many of these reviews on Unilocal are from actual or potential customers, and not shills.

If you are like me, you look at reviews wondering «Who is writing this who obviously WORKS there or is related to them?!» or.whatever. Sometimes life is difficult.
Well, working with Francisco was anything but difficult. My wife and I looked around quite a bit before we decided to try him for the beginning of what turned out to be a major job. The first thing that struck me was how totally professional he was. I should mention that, as contractors in general have a well earned reputation for arriving when and if they feel like it with a similar ethic for follow up work,… Mr. Sanchez was always prompt. and always there.
The first job went well and was on time, as described, and cleaned up just as you would expect of a first class contractor. I was pleased with how he paid attention to the needs to insure everything met or exceeded codes. From my past experiences I knew to take note of how the hidden work [quality and quantity] and workmanship of the rebar [yes, it makes a difference with how they tie it together and the other materials used] and other substructure that affects how the work looks several years later. I ended up having him do all of the extensive work that I wanted and now, several years later, it all still looks great. I waited a while to do this review specifically because this is one of those types of work that sometimes looks great shortly after the work is done but after a while any short cuts make themselves know. It has now been 5 years and I am still delighted with the quality of my patios, extended driveway, and front walkway.
I found his prices to be fair. The only negative for some people might be that he doesn’t accept credit cards. I would use him again in a heart beat. It is a pleasure to write this and give Francisco my highest recommendation!
John Rice
Vallejo

Francisco was referred to me by a architect/​builder colleague who said that he did high quality work at a reasonable price. Ever since, the landscape contractor that I work for has hired him for all of our concrete jobs. His estimates are well thought out and clear. We have never received a change order from him. He and his workers show up on time and clean up at the end of every day. And did I mention the quality of work? From finished concrete paving to board form concrete walls, Francisco and his team are very skilled!

Francisco and his crew are great. Francisco did all the concrete on my complicated foundation replacement. Work was on time and on budget — he was the only sub on my job that actually completed on budget. The job included a full excavation of an extended basement with the house suspended on pilings. Always professional and has a great crew. My structural engineer was impressed enough with Francisco’s work to have him do his foundation as well.

I am a General Contractor in the East Bay and I highly recommend Francisco and FCO-​S Concrete. Francisco has done many jobs for me including foundation, drainage, sidewalk and driveway, pavers, decomposed granite patio, colored concrete, retaining walls, etc. He is consistently less than other concrete subcontractors and will provide written estimates. He has done work at my own house as well and satisfied my detail oriented Architect husband.

I also had a very good experience with Francisco. He just poured a stamped concrete back patio at my house. His fees were reasonable and I’m very happy with the results. His people cleaned up after all was said and done. It was a small job all things considered, but he did a great job providing stamped, colored concrete in a patio.

Francisco Sanchez did a great concrete job for us – I wish we had more need for concrete! We found him through a recommendation in Berkeley Parents Network. Even though he is based in Vallejo, he does a lot of business in the East Bay — don’t let the distance scare you!
He removed an old driveway and put in a new driveway. We had all sorts of concerns about water drainage, coordinating with other contractors for other work, dealing with the city for the sidewalk/​approach. Francisco took care of everything AND he came in under his estimate! Great work!

Francisco Sanchez is an amazing concrete contractor … we started our business relationship when he put our house’s drainage sytstem underground. We liked his work so much we asked him back when it was time to pour a foundation for our shed and create an entire stone walkway system in our newly landscaped backyard. He also re-​built and poured our neighbor’s driveway, and then did our driveway, including an «on-​ramp» onto our driveway. He does retaining walls, foundations, walkways… anything with concrete. He is professional, knowledgeable, and brings with him an excellent crew. You can also check out glowing reviews about him at the Berkeley Parents’ Network at
. Call him at 707−310−9070 for a free estimate.