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Avatar for Patio Enclosures - Des Moines
Patio Enclosures - Des Moines
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1966

Offers commercial services

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"I had my condo's balcony enclosure replaced with screens, double glass windows and doors, venetian blinds and flooring, Andrew Mulichak was the design consultant I worked with. He was terrific. He was thorough in explainig my options, helpful in filling out papers for my orders and for financing, He was fun to work with and I recommend calling him if you want a new sunroom or enclosure. I had some installation glitches but the company was good at fixing the problems. I love my new enclosure and I'm glad I hired Patio Enclosures."
Patio Enclosures
Patio Enclosures
Porch + Patio Enclosures
Patio Enclosures
Patio Enclosures

+39

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Buresh Home Solutions, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They punctured the stand pipe to my upstairs bath room with a screw and after the screw corroded, I had sewage leaking inside my wall in my kitchen and into my basement cement blocks. They left the house without siding during the middle of the winter. Wanted full payment before they completed the job. Didn't complete the trim painting until July. Job was contracted in the prior Fall. They kept putting off my job until it ended up not being completed until the following summer. Very dissatisfied with work and the negative attitude of Brian regarding payment for work that was not completed. Repair work was done by another company as I would never recommend or hire Buresh again."
Outdoor Kitchen and Decking Area
Looking for the beauty of wood but prefer less maintenance? Fiberglass Doors are a perfect solution. Their durability and look are a great substitute to the wood door.
A gazebo is a freestanding patio or deck cover that is usually it’s on entity. There are so many versatile uses for a gazebo. Traditionally they are round, but they can be whatever shape you want, and made out of any material.
A covered patio is a solid, permanent structure that protects against the sun, rain, and any other natural element falling from the sky. There are limitless ways you can cover your patio or deck and at Buresh we can do it all, turn your vision into reality.
The Villa Awning has a full cassette protecting the fabric when retracted. It is available in smaller mounting widths, and due to a different type of support in the awning frame, it does not require as much frame support.

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Response time1 day
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Gonzalez Contractors LLC
4.7(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Elmer stayed in communication and explained all steps. Did the job quickly. I am satisfied with the results and plan to have him return next Spring to lay a patio."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Elite IntEx Solutions
4.9(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had 2 bathrooms updated and a few more small improvement projects. Communication was great, everything was finished in a timely manner, Yair and Jared were professional and friendly. The results surpasses expectations. The photos don’t do it justice."
Doors & Windows
Doors & Windows
Ornamental Fencing
Vinyl Fencing
Black Chain Link

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
49 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sommers Construction
4.8(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Sommers Construction, Ankeny, IA, just finished re-tuckpointing my home foundation. They even took off a few boards and got in below my deck on a very low, rocky surface to complete an area on that side of the house. Both brothers were very professional, reasonable, honest, knowledgeable, thorough, and hard-working. They cleaned up the work area and completed the project in a little over a day. I couldn't be happier with the final result - 6 stars if the option was available! Thank you. ~S in Urbandale, IA"
Stone
Stone
Stone
Stone
Chimney Tuckpointing

+35

Response time2 days
Response rate87%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rhino Exterior Cleaning, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"10/10 recommend Hydro Pressure Washing! I was extremely impressed with the quality of work and professionalism the workers provided. We had our driveway, sidewalks, decks, and the exterior of our home and garage pressure washed as we just moved in and there was a lot of dirt/residue build up. Our home and garage are now completely free of build up dirt, moss, and everything- good as new! The sidewalks and driveway are pretty much spotless as well! Compared to before, it feels like a whole new house walking up to it."
Before and after wall/driveway
Large Algae Growth
Single Side Siding Wash
Mildew Removal From Siding
Deck Restoration

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JMC Concrete, LLC.
5.0(
2
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Welcome to JMC Concrete, LLC.!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!\n

Driveway installation
Driveway installation
Driveway installation
Driveway installation
Driveway installation

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Patios questions, answered by experts

A solarium is a luxury addition to a home and can be an excellent breakfast area or reading space, but that doesn't mean there aren't disadvantages. For one, since the room is made of glass it can look dirty very quickly. Another disadvantage is solariums are notoriously hard to balance temperature and will most likely significantly increase your heating and air conditioning bill. Unlike a greenhouse addition to a house, a solarium won’t help you grow as many plants.

The life span of your solarium will depend on the materials used and how much wear and tear the room experiences from the inside and from the outside due to weather. On average, you can expect your solarium to last anywhere from 10 years to 50 or more. In rare cases, such as with old estates, solariums can last over 100 years.

Yes, but ensuring the deck has a solid foundation with adequate footings is critical before building, as the weight of a sunroom will put significant pressure on the structure below. Even if your deck is properly constructed, it may not be able to handle the extra weight. While some basic, lightweight, prefabricated sunrooms can sit on a deck with a strong existing foundation without additional supports, in many cases, the foundation and joists will need reinforcement. It is always best to have a structural engineer perform an inspection to evaluate the deck's quality and structural integrity. A professional can help you decide if reinforcement is sufficient or if it's better to tear down the deck and start over.

A lanai is a covered patio with open walls, while a Florida room has sides made of mesh screens or windows, with or without partial low walls. In addition, lanais often use concrete or other patio flooring, while Florida rooms may have more indoor-style flooring like tile or wood. Both allow you to enjoy the outdoors without being in the direct sun, but a lanai doesn’t offer any barrier against insects or debris.

The least expensive way to enclose a porch is with screens. These protect the room by preventing insects from entering and, if you live in a warm climate, provide excellent airflow during hot summer months. Screens cost far less than any other alternative, so if you are against getting permits, spending too much, or enclosing your porch in walls or glass, screens are the best choice. 

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