"We had a paver patio installed in our backyard and Sirek Landscaping did an outstanding job. The patio looks beautiful. Tom was very responsive and easy to reach when issues came up. His workers were very skilled in laying down the pavers."
"Phenomenal business. Jessica and her team from Better Yards and Gardens have completed three major patio and landscaping projects for us over the past two years. Beautiful quality work, superb communication, fair pricing and flexible scheduling. We are very pleased with our new outdoor spaces and highly recommend the company."
"The project turned out BEAUTIFUL! My backyard patio was transformed into something better than I had anticipated. Chris was easy to work with and provided excellent communication throughout the project. He definitely went above and beyond with the scope of work. He was proactive in following up on a couple of minor details - which says a lot about the level of customer service and the pride he takes in his work. His crew kept everything as clean and tidy as possible throughout the process - which scores additional points in my book. I would definitely recommend Artistic Landscapes. "
"Hardline had done work for us at our previous home and there was no question, because of their superior work, that we wanted to have them put in the new patio. They listened to our thoughts on the project and then provided additional plans that were extraordinary. Not your regular "cookie cutter" patio. Ours is something special. They scheduled work times and were prompt. The attention to detail was refreshing. We are very pleased with the work that was done and are very happy with our patio as are quite a few residents in our HOA who have also had Hardline replace their patios."
"This spring we were in search of a company to pour a concrete patio as we were removing our old floating deck. We came across Clark Companies at the White Bear Home Show @ The Hippodrome. They followed up promptly afterwards and set a time to come out for a quote. They answered all our questions and helped us envision what it could look like. They were the only company we had out that actually cared (the others you probably hear advertised all the time). If you're here because you are researching them you can see they do this all the time and they do it well. They gave us many options to choose from for the patio & other items to complete the project (I.e stairs or grass seed). During the installation they were very professional and consulted with us along the way to make sure we were happy before all was said and done. Thank you Clark Companies! We look forward to enjoying our new space for years to come!"
"These guys get stuff done! They turned an overgrown, eye sore weed path into a beautiful garden. Not only is the work grade A quality, they got it done in half the time I thought it was going to take. This allowed for a couple bonus projects that they gladly took on. Call these guys now!"
"Jason Nikrad and his crew are an absolute amazing team. They were on-time , friendly , professional and worked hard and knowledgeable. Communication was a breeze and I will be very happy to have them back to my home to do any repairs or new build construction in the future! They were careful of my property and they made sure to clean up afterwards. Empire Stone is a perfect 5 Star Masonry Company to hire!!"
"Our backyard patio and small front stoop landing area needed replacement due to concrete sinking towards the foundation and front landing sinking lower than driveway. We received the most competitive and reasonable quote from Empire Masonry and Concrete, LLC, and Jason the owner, was direct and easy to work with! Day of project: Josh (main contact at worksite) and the crew at Empire Masonry and Contrete were on time, and ready to get things done.
We have a vegetable garden next to the patio and steps to the deck on the other side. Space was tight for skid loader to maneuver yet it didn't bother Josh, we appreciate his care and patience driving back and forth in that limited space. :) From start to finish, we see a hardworking crew who knows their work! We were especially impressed with the seamless coordination between the crew members. Not only did they get the work done well, we could see they truly enjoy working together! We highly recommend this company!!!"
"Greg stripped, sanded and sealed our 10-year-old cedar deck. He took his time and used a premium product. We're very happy with the results. The deck locks like new."
"Professionalism and expertise shown by Jim and his crew exceeded my expectations. I'm very pleased with the end results of the poured concrete stamped patio that was installed. It was definitely worth the wait."
Several types of porches are available to meet your needs and style preferences. Some common porch types include:
Porticos are essentially a roof over a walkway leading to the home's front entrance.
Sunrooms are closed-in porches that are an extension of the house with glass or plastic panels that allow optimal sunlight.
Wraparound porches extend around the entire home, or at least the front and one side, and offer multiple entrances to the house.
Back porches are an extension of the home’s floor into the outdoors. These offer more protection and privacy than a deck.
Your maintenance needs revolve around the type of foundation you choose, as well as how you furnish or decorate it. Patios require little else other than the occasional hose-down, but decks and other wooden structures will require annual power washing and sealing. You may also need to restain the wood every two to three years.
Adding a solid roof rather than building a pergola or leaving the space open will make maintenance much easier. Without a roof, you will need to spend more time sweeping, washing, and covering your furniture to protect it from UV bleaching.
Yes, with custom measurements ensuring perfect fit and function.
If you have multiple rooms that could use some organization, home storage solutions like cubbies in your mudroom or built-in shelving can help you move clutter off the floor. Take it one step further by pairing shelves and cabinets with personalized aesthetic touches like woven or canvas lined metal baskets to add another organizational element.
A screened-in porch requires maintenance to keep the screens clean and in good shape, and you may have to do some screen repair or replacement from time to time. A screen porch isn’t an all-season porch, so the weather can get in, including wind and rain.
The Blaine, MN homeowners’ guide to patio services
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