Federal Paving Systems Inc.

Had about 1600 sq feet of paving done in our backyard. Pete was very responsive to my questions and concerns. The crew worked extremely fast. Took about 4 days to dig up, haul, sand, pave the bricks down and build about a 12 foot seating area. One thing I would warn the neighbors about is that the trucks and machinery takes up alot of space, if you have neighbors as a courtesy should give them a heads up. Otherwise, nothing but 5 stars for them.

Outstanding service all the way. First time I have ever had supervisors on site everyday overseeing a project that started on time with workers that never stopped from 8:00 am to 4 pm each day. Our patio is better than we envisioned and looks fabulous. We got a lot of bids for this job and this was by far the best value for the money and best of all no interest for 12 months. The work is carefully inspected and far exceeded our expectations. We are thrilled. Thanks guys for all your hard work.

We just had our driveway and one of our back garden areas paved by Federal Paving Systems. I have to say we are totally delighted with the results. Without a doubt they are one of the most professional companies we have ever dealt with. From the initial meeting with Pete we were sold on the company and their process. We knew exactly what we were going to get in the way of the stone, the color and the design. What we weren’t prepared for was how beautiful it would look when it was completed. Pete had told us we would be happy with the end result and boy was he right! It looks positively amazing and we can’t wait to buy new garden furniture to set off our new patio area. What a great company to work with, the management is super and monitors everything from start to finish and keeps you in the loop as the job progresses. The worker teams are fantastic and are artisans in the way they do their job and they really care about you being happy with their work, plus their clean up is the best ever.
I have to give kudos to everyone at Federal Paving Systems, Pete, Dave, the team managers and the worker bees, you are all awesome. You have given us the best Christmas present and in perfect timing. We will refer you to everyone we know because you are the best. Many many thanks until we see you again to do our next project.

I had Belgard pavers installed. I love the product: it looks clean and natural and goes well with our 1920s home.
The crews who did the installation were professional and thorough.
I want to give this company a good review: they seem to try hard but they just don’t get it right.
However, if you want to work with a company with disconnect between sales & admin people and the crews actually doing the work you might tolerate these guys. Sales staff tried to put blame and responsibility on crew when they were the ones disregarding state law, safety and the written contract.
They did not call 811 before digging, exposed my gas and water lines and still managed to rupture the main water line. It took several trips to complete small things that had been outlined in contract. I still haven’t received my extra pavers even after being assured on 4 separate occasions.
Product is great. Installers were great. Management, sales and admin need to get their acts together.

We love our new patio but there were and still are things to be fixed. I guess by us. The demo crew and install crew never communicate and irrigation took two times to be fixed. Still we have new sprinkler heads that stand about five inches above the grass for people to trip over and tilt. The sand that goes between the pavers is permanently stuck in our three sliders to our house. One rose tree snapped not a word about it and the debris of cement is still being found throughout our yard.

We had a truly exceptional experience. Pete and our team from Federal Paving helped us to create a new living space by maximizing the use of our back yard and improving the look of our front entrance. The team provided great suggestions and worked efficiently to complete the project in a 4 week period. Federal Paving also has relationships with landscapers and other service providers to ensure a great client experience. We couldn’t be happier with the final product. In discussing the improvements with local realtors, the value created in this project far exceeded the cost.

My new driveway was just completed and it’s gorgeous! Federal Paving was so easy to work with, all their guys were hardworking, very polite and cleaned up the area well at the end of each day. Pete did a great job of keeping in touch with me, too. This is an outstanding company from start to finish — they appeared on time when they said they would, finished the job earlier then scheduled, and were honest about what needed to be paved and what didn’t — other contractors insisted that the asphalt in front of the driveway (city property) had to be paved because the bobcats they’d need to bring in would crack it, but when Pete came to my house for an estimate he laughed, shook his head and said that it didn’t need to be paved. He was right. And not only that, but because I had to work within a set budget and thought I couldn’t afford a much-​needed pathway (based on other quotes) Pete steered me to a more cost effective paver than the one I originally chose, so now I also have a beautiful pathway. Pete’s honesty not only saved me thousands but definitely impacted my decision to hire Federal. I actually enjoyed having their guys here, watching their daily progress, and talking to Pete almost every day — and imagine my surprise when Pete presented me with a box of See’s Candies for Easter! Who does that?! It just doesn’t get any better than that — honesty, courtesy, quality work, great price and thoughtfulness. Go ahead and hire them, you won’t be sorry.

I had a great experience working with Federal Paving Systems Inc, as well as with Pete Maiorana and his entire crew. I would fully recommend them to anyone looking for any type of paving work, Synthetic Turf, fire pit, or outdoor kitchen.
We had an old, broken up concrete patio in the backyard of the home we purchased in San Francisco. We replaced it with beautiful pavers, synthetic turf and drainage. After looking at several companies we decided to go with Federal Paving Systems Inc because we met with Pete and he had some great ideas and showed us exactly what the end result would look like. The crew showed up on schedule, were amazingly fast and conscientious — very concerned to make sure I was satisfied — and did great work.
A year later the synthetic turf had sunk a bit on the side. I called Pete and he had someone out the next week to fix the issue. It was a quick fix due to the rain but i was impressed that a year later they came out and were just great a fixing the little issue I had. You can not go wrong with this company, they have great prices, deliver what they promise. value the customer and are all very hard workers. I will use them again.

Federal did a great job, cracked driveway. Just beautiful! David and Pete was very easy to work with, responsive and honest people. Work was done on time, We are very pleased with the results and have had many compliments from neighbors. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them!
we are very please with the working!
great job guys.

Federal did a great job on out old, cracked driveway and surrounding area, including a sidewalk and two walls. Just beautiful! Pete was very easy to work with and responsive to our ideas. Work was done on time, We are very pleased with the results and have had many compliments from neighbors. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them!

We just had our patio completed by Federal Paving Systems and they did a fantastic job.
After meeting with several contractors, both for pavers and stamped concrete, we decided on Federal Paving Systems. Unlike other local contractors, they quickly returned our call regarding a free estimate and showed up to the appointment, demonstrating their focus on customer service and customer satisfaction.
David from FPS was on time for our consultation and was able to answer all of our questions and concerns. What is great about David is that he is very knowledgeable and brought up items that we had not considered, when planning for our patio and walk way. Once we were done discussing the design of the patio, we discussed the type of pavers and colors that are available.
It was great that David had a display book of the different options of stones and colors available to choose from. What was even better was that he had a sample of the stones we were considering.
The following day we meet with David to sign the contract. When he showed up, he had his portfolios in hand of previous jobs done and it made us realize even more that we had made the right decision in selecting FPS.
When it came time to do the work David and his team showed up and went right to work. FPS has a great team of employees which were all very nice, polite, and hard working. Our kids really enjoyed watching them use the bobcat to dig up the area for the pavers.
During the process, David and I communicated often on the progress of the project, demonstrating their commitment to customer service and customer satisfaction. Once the patio and walkway was done, we were very happy with the technique and craftsmanship used to cut and create a beautiful paved patio. Upon completing the job the employees of FPS left our drive way and back yard clean and back in order, ready for our first family BBQ on our beautiful patio!
We highly recommend them and look forward to working with them in the future to complete our backyard.

FPS just finished putting pavers in our entire backyard and they did an AMAZING job! I could not be happier. Before the pavers, we had a bunch of weeds growing through that were hard to get rid of. We also had granite fines which the dogs continuously tracked in the house. With the pavers, it looks like a completely different backyard. It’s clean looking, no weeds, and no dirt being tracked in. I have been wanting this for awhile and so happy we finally pulled the trigger with FPS. Pete met with us to give us a consultation and explained the process step by step so we would know what to expect. Everything was right on point and they give a lifetime warranty. I would highly recommend checking them out.

Federal Paving Systems just completed installing pavers in my backyard patio and front yard. They did an amazing job and Deivide was a pleasure to work with! Originally I was just looking to get estimates, but when I met Deivide and he explained the process in detail, I was sold.
My plan was then to have the pavers installed within a 2wk time frame, but I wasn’t sure if they would be able to fit it in their schedule is such short notice. To my surprise, they took on the project immediately and finished in record time. Deivide estimated 7 days to complete, but it only took 3 and ½ days. Here’s the timeline: I met with Deivide on a Thurs, signed the contract the next day, they broke ground the following Mon, and completed everything by Thurs… even after I added an additional task (turf in the front lawn). These guys worked fast and with great skill, and delivered on all levels (professionalism, knowledge, timeline, etc.). I would definitely hire them again for future projects!

We had our backyard done earlier this year by a different company. We decided to redo our driveway and front stairs before the end of the year.
After getting a few bids from local contractors, we ran across the Federal Paving guys while they were doing my neighbor’s house.
Deivide’s price was pretty fair. I appreciate the fact that he drives around in a mobile showroom with lots of paver samples and great ideas that helped us make a design decision.
The project manager was here literally every day to follow up on the work. Products were delivered way ahead of time and his crew was super clean and professional. The project started and finished on time, and the final product is simply beautiful! They are super detail oriented and very friendly.
Highly recommended!

I hired Federal Pavings Systems to do some paver work in my backyard recently. They did an awesome job! Not only was the work absolutely excellent, but working with them, was actually a pleasurable experience. I have owned my own home for many years and worked with many contractors. Let’s just say the experiences have not always been good. There are many crooked contractors out there. So working with a company that not only had great prices, but delivered on their promises, was a very welcome change.
The process started out with meeting with their salesman, Pete. Pete was easy to work with and came up with some great suggestions for my backyard project. Also, Pete was present at the project on the first day and periodically throughout. It was great to have him there because he made sure things were going right and answered any questions I had. A real pleasure to work with!
I highly recommend Federal Paving Systems for any paver or stone work you need done. They are a quality company that delivers from start to finish. A rare find in the world of contractors.

I was eager to tear out the old concrete from my patio which was very poorly graded and replace it with pavers. I got bids from 3 companies — all three of which specialize in pavers. While I was impressed by all three companies, I ultimately chose to work with Pete from Federal Paving systems. I chose Federal Paving Systems because Pete’s depth of experience in the industry came across very clearly (he’s seen his fair share of projects), he suggested some really great and creative ideas for my new patio, and more importantly I was impressed by his true passion for what he does and a clear and credible commitment from Pete to making sure the project turns out great. He gave me peace of mind and confidence from the start and since then has proven to live up to his commitment. It’s been a refreshing experience compared to many of the other home improvement projects I’ve done.
They were able to start rather quickly and finish the project on schedule despite unexpected delays due to unannounced PG&E work on my block. I wasn’t able to be home during most of the project due to work travel, but I received daily updates from Pete and his opinion came in tremendously helpful along the way when we encountered curve balls due to grading and tree issues. I also was very impressed by Pete’s flexibility and responsiveness… he recognized that I have a challenging work & travel schedule and he truly was flexible to talk and meet at all kinds of hours while always being very gracious and professional.
When I saw the finished patio and sitting wall, I couldn’t believe how wonderfully they transformed my yard. The person who laid the pavers is truly a craftsman in his trade. I was very impressed by the care and meticulous detail he put into each and every stone that was laid. They really do beautiful work. Since they finished, I actually added additional work with left over pavers. The few friends who have seen the work have also been very impressed. I would definitely use them again for any needs I have in the future and would highly recommend them as well.

We were introduced to Federal Paving systems through our landscape designer and hired them after meeting with Pete, one of their contractors. Pete has been in the business for 20 years and was always available to answer all our questions and educate us throughout the project. Federal Paving just completed most of the work on our backyard which was an empty canvas of dirt and mud when they first started work on it.
The crew that came in throughout the week were fast, efficient, courteous and precise. They did a great job of cleaning up after each day’s work and I was pleasantly surprised when they hosed down my driveway before leaving. They worked under minimum supervision and were thorough professionals throughout the process. Sebastian, the foreman who laid out our pavers was very accomodating when I told him that I wanted my pavers cut in a specific way.
Pete would call me each day to update me on the day’s progress and the agenda for the next day. This was such a pleasant change from other contractors I have worked with over the years. I did not have to track him and call him for an update. He would give me the schedule well in advance.
I also got a lifetime warranty from them on my yard!
I highly recommend Pete and his team to anyone who needs landscaping work done!

FPS just completed our patio paver project on ⁹⁄₁₄ here in San Jose. Budget was our #1 concern for taking on such a big task for a home improvement project of demolition for an old wood deck & replacing 950+ sq ft with pavers– so we received 7 bids total. Most of our bids were from the South Bay from independent landscapers, well-​known paver companies and even a few unlicensed contractors for comparison purposes. One of my concerns choosing FPS is that they are not in the South Bay (located in El Sobrante) and were not a personal referral from anyone I knew. I just happened to see their Craigslist posting, saw the 5 Unilocal reviews and took a chance with an estimate. Pete was their sales rep and not only did he reassure us with the quality of their work, he provided a portfolio and explained the process start to finish. What we liked best about Pete & FPS, is that they actually cared to win our business! Even though they weren’ the cheapest bid– they were the ONLY company (out of 7) to follow-​up to see if they could work within our budget. Pete is persistent, but respectful and not pushy at all. We took a chance with FPS and they far-​exceeded our expectations!
Entire project took 3 days from start to finish including the demo of the existing wood deck when the projected timeframe was anticipated to last to 6 – 8 days. We were so impressed with the 2 crews that worked on the project. Flavio was the foreman on demolition & prep– he along with his crew were amazing! You wouldn’t believe how much wood there was and they had everything cleaned up and swept on day 1– ready for paver installation on day 2.
Sebastian was the foreman on paver installation for days 2 & 3. He is passionate about his craft and he made sure each and every angle cut was precise and to my liking. He noticed a few sections where an existing walkway would merry up to the paver patio and wasn’t level. He fixed the issue along with some other hazardous joints between concrete slabs that were not even a part of the paver project. He asked if I had kids and expressed his concern with their safety so he fixed them free of charge! There are still honest/​hard workers out there!
The entire work area was cleaned completely and even hosed down. You would have never known that a dump truck, a bobcat, & 9 pallets of pavers had been brought to and from the front to the backyard since it was so clean. We are extremely satisfied with the quality of the installation and will certainly recommend FPS for all of your paving needs. This might be the longest Unilocal review I’ve ever done, but I felt compelled since there wasn’t a lot out of reviews out there to make an informed decision and these projects are not cheap! Do not hesitate to contact FPS as they will deliver on their promise!

We wanted to pull up the old concrete on our driveway and path and replace it with brand new pavers. We shopped around a little for a few different quotes, and Deivide ended up being the most competitive – plus, we just really liked him when he came over to chat to us about what we needed. He was friendly, professional, punctual, and obviously very skilled. (Plus, his mom was in the van with him, which we thought was kind of adorable.)
His guys did the job quickly and without much mess, but we must have had some miscommunication somewhere about the pattern in which we wanted the stones laid out. I was dreading calling Deivide back and having what I worried would be an unpleasant conversation about how the result wasn’t what we’d agreed upon, but he was incredibly understanding and helpful and agreed to redo the job within the week, which I thought showed a wonderful respect for customer service. He really cared about us being happy with the work his team did, and once they rotated the stones to the way we’d wanted them, our driveway and path looked perfect. We were 100% thrilled with the result and love how the pavers are holding up – in terms of adding curb appeal to our house, I think it’s probably the best money we’ve ever spent. In fact, we’re getting ready to replace the concrete in our backyard now, and Federal Paving Systems will be the first place we call.

Deivide’s claim to fame is that he never loses a bid. He kept following up with lower prices until we accepted his offer. We accepted it because it was the cheapest option available to us for doing pavers for our driveway.
They did the job quickly. There were some rough patches with communication and completing the job correctly. The people Deivide sends to your home definitely need some oversight when doing the job. However, they responded to our concerns and fixed most of the problems. An acceptable job for the price.