"I've been using this company's services for the past 13 years and have been very satisfied. I feel no need to go elsewhere. They are always very responsive and knowledgeable about how to save my plants from disaster. They have great suggestions and everything they have ever planted for me has done very well and thrived. I recommend them to others.
"Did a really good job. Received multiple bids for my front patio and sidewalk, Tracy Norman Concrete was the most affordable. We had some rain and cold weather, they communicated the entire time to be sure the pour was communicated during proper temps, on dry ground."
"We wanted to extend our patio. They were able to do this for us. The stones match perfect. They arrived on time and cleaned up. Very satisfied. With there work"
"This team did a phenomenal job! I’m very impressed with the quality of work and the attention to detail Adam and his team gave to our patio expansion. I would highly recommend them and hire them again in a heartbeat!"
We are a family owned, highly rated deck and Hardscapes additions contractor in Wilmington NC. We are committed to providing superior quality and beautiful designs that are constantly featured on promotional materials! Wether it's a new composite deck, a cool stamped concrete patio, or an awesome screen porch, you can count on RTC Restorations to deliver top-notch work that excels in design and durability. Our priority is always customer satisfaction and we work hard to make sure this is always the case! \n
"Chris was very professional he did many projects for us, painted a shed leveled some land, dug up some Earth, moved a lots of rock and removed mulch. He did whatever we needed him to do and even gave us good suggestions , that were better than we planned. He was very hardworking and had a very pleasant attitude. We were always very pleased with his work and he always kept things very clean. We are hoping to get him to do other projects in the future!"
"Ismael was a total professional. When he came to provide an estimate, he detailed all that he was going to do. His prepping of the was well done and when he returned to stain his work was above and beyond what we expected. The deck is beautiful,"
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.
In most parts of the U.S., adding a screened-in porch requires a building permit. Since this type of project often involves structural work and changes to your home’s footprint, homeowners should adhere to local guidelines. That said, permit rules can vary widely depending on where you live and how extensive the project is. Before you start sketching out plans or ordering materials, check in with your city or county’s building department to avoid headaches, fines, and potential structural issues down the line.
The cost to screen in a porch depends on whether you are adding screens to an existing structure or building a new one from scratch. Adding screens to an existing porch costs about $5 to $7 per square foot, with a national average cost of around $2,800. For example, screening a 12-by-12-foot (144-square-foot) porch would likely cost between $700 and $1,000. If you are building a new screened-in porch, the cost is substantially higher. A new 12-by-12-foot screened-in porch can cost between $6,400 and $18,300, while a new 14-by-16-foot one averages around $11,000. The final price will vary based on the size of the porch, labor costs, and the materials you choose.
While there is no one size that’s considered best, the sunroom size that’s best for you will come down to the size of your home and how you want to use your sunroom. Smaller sunrooms under 120 square feet provide a nice semi-outdoor sitting area, medium-sized sunrooms between 120 and 200 square feet can house an outdoor dining area and a small area for additional seating, and large sunrooms over 200 square feet can serve multiple purposes and even include an outdoor kitchen.
Prefab kits like a small sunroom for around $20,000 or even a basic gazebo roof for as little as $60 can save you big over professional installation. However, you lose the option for customization, and these structures tend not to last nearly as long. As for bigger projects like a deck or patio, you shouldn’t go with the DIY route unless you’re fully prepped with the tools and know-how to get it done right. Mistakes can be frustrating and costly, so choose a pro if you’re looking to eliminate your risk of error.
The Bolton, NC homeowners’ guide to patio services
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