Black Tar Construction

Formerly Black Tar Paving
Paving Contractors
Ottawa ON K2J 0X1
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Marvin Torres
Marvin Torres
3 reviews Nepean, ON
10/10

Very satisfied

I cannot express how satisfied we are with the outstanding work done. From the meticulous preparation to the flawless final touches, our driveway is now a masterpiece.

Approximate cost of services:
$4,500.00
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Company Response

Dear Marvin,

We can't thank you enough for such an outstanding review. Hearing that the work we've done on your driveway is considered a masterpiece is the highest compliment for us. We're thrilled that you're satisfied with our meticulous work and the final result.

Warm wishes,
Samy Tahtawy
CEO, Black Tar Construction

Suzanne
Suzanne
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Driveway asphalt removal and installation

Requested and obtained a quote from 3 separate paving companies to replace the asphalt on my driveway.
Selected Black Tar as their price was competitive and mid-range.
They were prompt, efficient, friendly and got the work done as promised and on schedule. They also performed the follow-up maintenance effectively and efficiently. Great company, great people!!

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Company Response

Dear Suzanne,

It's a pleasure to hear about your positive experience with our service. We strive to be competitive while also delivering prompt, friendly, and efficient work. Knowing that we've achieved this with your driveway project and follow-up maintenance is wonderful. Thank you for trusting in Black Tar.

Best regards,
Samy Tahtawy
CEO, Black Tar Construction

Vanessa in Ottawa
Vanessa in Ottawa
0 reviews Kanata, ON
10/10

Great customer service

Black tar was great at helping us understand what services we needed and how the work would be done. They were efficient and knowledgeable in their service, would absolutely suggest using them for your paving needs.
Our driveway was an absolute disaster, the black tar team walked us through exactly what needed to be done to rectify the issues and ensure we could have a long lasting result

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Company Response

Hi Vanessa,

Your kind words about our customer service and expertise mean a lot to us. It's fantastic to hear that we could assist in understanding your needs and ensuring a lasting result for your driveway. We're always here to help with any future paving needs!

Best wishes,
Samy Tahtawy
CEO, Black Tar Construction

Gyorgyi in St. John's
Gyorgyi in St. John's
0 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Sealant

Moe did an excellent job on sealing my driveway! He thoroughly cleaned and taped before applying the sealant. Moe was friendly and professional! Thanks Moe!

Approximate cost of services:
$459.00
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Company Response

Dear Gyorgyi,

Thank you for your fantastic 10/10 review! We are thrilled to hear that Moe's work on sealing your driveway met with your high standards of excellence. It's always our goal to ensure every step of the process is handled with care, and we're glad that Moe's friendly and professional service stood out. Thanks for choosing Black Tar, and we look forward to serving you again.

Warm regards,
Samy Tahtawy
CEO, Black Tar Construction

Nik in Toronto
Nik in Toronto
1 review Ottawa, ON
0/10

Horrible customer service & didn't honour deposit and quote

Reached out to CEO as he stated below in comment. I sent multiple emails and phone calls, but none were ever returned.
This one hurt! We had been looking forward to getting our laneway done so as to park both vehicles in the laneway and this is by far the worst experience with any home renovation we've ever had. Truly feel like suckers!
Summary:
1. Charged me extra for work that was supposed to be included as part of the original quote.
2. Did not install full width and length as per agreement.
3. Refuse to return phone calls.
4. Made up some story about me agreeing to a sealing in the spring in exchange for the amount of paving that was not completed.
5. Install crew tried upselling multiple times during install.
6. Extremely rude office staff.

Approximate cost of services:
$7,000.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Company Response

We apologize for your negative experience with Black Tar Construction. We strive to provide excellent customer service and quality workmanship, and it appears we have fallen short of that in your case.

We take these issues seriously and would like to rectify the situation. Please email me samy@blacktar.ca with more details about your project, including the date of the job and the name of the person you spoke with in the office.

Our team will investigate the matter and work with you to come up with a solution. Please know that I will personally manage the matter until it is resolved to your satisfaction.

Sincerely,
Samy Tahtawy
CEO of Black Tar Construction

Sarah in Kanata
Sarah in Kanata
0 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Driveway

Really great service. Came in to do the work in a timely manner and explained every step. Made it very seamless to complete my driveway.

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
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Company Response

It was a pleasure working with you. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to help!

RR in Toronto
RR in Toronto
0 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Blacktar for the Win

Excellent service and got the job done on time. I highly recommend BlackTar to my friends and family.

Approximate cost of services:
$10,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you for the great review!

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Paving

Excellent service, very friendly and competent, great work and customer relations! Highly recommended for paving

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you for the excellent review!

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Amazing service

Great experience, hard working honest people. Would recommend to all my friends. Explained the whole process.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Company Response

We were happy working with you!

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Peterborough, ON
10/10

Drive way and garage

Simply professionals when it comes to their job

Quality is high and the maintenance for their service is amazing like they came back in 2 weeks to check if there is anything wrong.

Approximate cost of services:
$14,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you for the great review!

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More about Black Tar Construction

Black Tar Construction is an Ottawa-based company that offers Asphalt Paving, Interlocking, and Foundation Repair services. Black Tar Construction was founded in 2013 with the goal of offering outstanding customer service for our customers and a great work environment for our employees. The growth of Black Tar has been achieved ...
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