Exterior Additions LLC

This was overall a wonderful and completely enjoyable experience. Doug and his company completely lived up to their reputation in every way possible. Over a period of approximaelt three weeks, we were kept informed at every step regarding arrival and work to be done. IN EVERY SITUATION, they arrived promply on schedule and performed their work in the time stated. It was as if a "conductor" was leading his orchestra, with the electrician at 8:30 - 10:00 am followed immediately by the guttering company who had no sooner finished and departed that the eze-breeze panels arrived and an hour later the crew to install the eze-breeze. Amazing! Exterior Additions uses high quality materials and their workmanship is of the highest standards. It is obvious that each subcontractor is chosen for their quality of work and dependablility and not the lowest bid. Every individual was polite, prompt and willing to explain, discuss and advise regarding each step in the process. A project manager was assigned prior to the work beginning and Brian was extremely helpful, experienced and a pleasure to work with. I cannot imagine a more satisfactory experience and all who read this would be well advised to deal with Exterior Additions!

From the start to finish, Doug Lynch was directing the project. He gave us an estimated in the summer of 2011 and we did not act on it until summer, 2012. We agreed on the plans, set the date for construction, and everything was done in about two weeks. His work crew was professional, punctual, courteous, and congenial. The finished product is terrific and now we await warmer weather so we can get out on the porch and use it.

The original deck on our house needed to be repaired or replaced. In the end we decided to replace the deck with a new screened in porch and a new deck. We had three contractors from Angie's List bid on the project. Doug Lynch with Exterior Additions (EA) was the last company to bid on the job. From the first meeting to decide on the scope of the project we were impressed with Doug's professional approach, knowledge and experience. Doug presented us with a number of options to consider during the course of our meeting. He did a great job of explaining the pros and cons associated with the different product decisions we had to make for the porch and deck. Doug is very passionate about his work and is very easy to work with. We were impressed with the number of options he presented to us to be sure we were aware of everything we could do on the inside and outside of this addition to our home. The estimate provided by EA was very detailed. There were several options that we had not made a decision on whether to include in the project. Doug priced out these options separately so we could see the cost of each item if we wanted to include it in the job. We had decided to include an Eze-Breeze enclosure system around the screened in porch. The Eze-Breeze product uses see-through vinyl panels which can be raised to prevent rain, pollen, dirt, etc. from coming into the porch area. This was a very inviting option but we had never heard of it. Doug gave us some references who had installed the Eze-Breeze solution. We called a lady and she was very willing to have us come to her home to see how it looked and to see how the vinyl panels are raised and lowered. This visit sold us on including Eze-Breeze in our project. We chose Exterior Additions because: they have been doing this type of work in the Charlotte area since 1999, they have an excellent record in Angie's List, they have a huge reference list of satisfied clients and our confidence in Doug Lynch to deliver the services we needed. The job started on Jan 2, 2013. Throughout the project the EA crew (Mike and Jason) were punctual, hard-working and cleaned up the site before they left each evening. Mike was very conscientious in keeping the work site tidy and providing us with his planned tasks each day if we asked. We had a number of decisions to make as the project unfolded. Doug was very prompt in returning my call and emails and making sure we were going to be at the house when he was coming by to check on the progress or discuss a particular issue. The painters and electricians that EA used for the project have worked with them for many years and understand the quality of work that is required on the job. The project completed on Feb 4th and we were very pleased with the results. It exceeded our expectations! The quality of the workmanship is apparent as soon as you walk onto the porch. I was a professional Project Manager for 40 years and have used 100+ contractors over my career. I would put Exterior Additions at the top of my list in providing excellent services and an outstanding final product! They were a pleasure to work with!

We contracted with Exterior Additions for the construction of a screened porch. Owner Doug Lynch's professional approach to doing business and the excellent execution by his craftsmen (Mike and Jason in our case) made for a winning combination. With respect to the contracting process, I was particularly pleased with the very organized approach that Doug took on the quotation, including detailed descriptions and costs of the work that would be performed. Mike and Jason performed their jobs flawlessly as far as we could tell. They were very organized and efficient, and the quality of their work and their attention to detail were exceptional. My wife and I are thrilled with the finished product, which was exactly what we contracted for. Cost and timing for the project were both as agreed with Doug. I'd recommend Exterior Additions to anyone considering a similar project.

Doug and his company are top notch. We bid our project out to another deck company and found Exterior Additions through a referral. We knew as soon as Doug left our house that we would use his company. Now that we have our finished screened porch and new deck, we know that we made the right decision to go with Exterior Additions. They were responsive, professional and timely and made our first home improvement project an A+ from start to finish. I really can't say enough good things about Doug and his team. Doug listened to what we wanted and provided us with professional guidance. He responded to every phone call and email within 24 hours (at the most). It really was just a pleasure to work with Exterior Additions. I hope we have the chance to work together again and I know we will recommend them to anyone who asks.

This past summer we had our patio replaced by Italiano Brothers and it was so beautiful we decided to have it covered. Doug Lynch gave us a fair estimate and supplied ideas for us on the exact structure. The results are breathtaking. He and his crew are very professional, neat, punctual, and very competent. Mike, Jason, Josh as well as the electrician, painter, gutter person, etc. could not have been more enjoyable to work with. There just aren't enough accolades to describe this group - we highly recommend them!! In fact, after they finished that project, I had heard about ez e breeze for the screened porch and had Doug give us a demonstration of the product and an estimate for our porch. Mike and Jason also did this work with wonderful results. We have so enjoyed it this winter because we can use it and it stays clean. When the weather is warm, we just move the panels and have our screen porch back. Very important to me was the efficiency in their clean up - they left the property without a trace of all the debris they had to remove.

Professionalism at it's best. From start to finish I worked closely with Doug who took the lead on my project. Starting with the estimate, Doug was knowledgeable about code, construction, and had a way about him that made you feel at ease. Right off the bat, I felt comfortable that he knew what he was doing and could be trusted. Doug was very perceptive and open to our needs and concerns, quickly identifing areas that would need extra attention on our project. We received multiple estimates from a couple different angies list contractors, but in the end we decided on Exterior Additions because of their experience, angies list rating, and the initial experience that I had with Doug. Prior to the start, Doug and I had discussed communication of the project. Communication was one of my big concerns. I wanted to know what what was going on and when to expect people. From start to finish, Doug's communication with me was beyond expectation. I received regular emails or phone calls that updated me on the progess, who to expect, and timelines for the week ahead. Doug listened to my requests and delivered throughout the entire project. Phase one was subcontracted to a company who specialized in concrete construction. I don't recall the name of the company, but just like Doug, they knew exactly what they were doing. They removed an old 8'x8' slab that was installed by the home builder, dug footings and laid concrete. They were quick, clean, and effecient. Leaving us with a high quality and very clean 14'D x 19'W concrete patio slab. Phase two was the buildout of the framework, roof, and installation of electrical wires and outlets. The building of the framework and roof was completed by Exterior Additions. The electrical was subcontracted to Amped Electrical (another high quality contractor if you need one and they are also on angies list). Doug identified in the estimate stage that we had a vented gas fireplace that would have to be capped or replaced by a ventless fireplace which was also taken care of during this phase. In full disclosure, there were some hickups with a new code inspector who had a different interpretation of code for a capped fireplace, which required us to purchase a ventless gas fireplace in order to complete the project in a timely manner (we used Hearth and Patio who is on angies list and a great resource if you need a new gas fireplace. Talk to Cindy, she knows more about fireplaces than I thought possible.) We had planned to put the ventless fireplace in at a later date to save some money around the holidays, but in the end the inspector did not leave us much of a choice. No sense in delaying the inevitable so we compromised to have it installed right away to satisfy the inspectors request and to prevent delays. Phase three was the final finishing touches like the shaddow box columns, beadboard, gutters, ceiling fans, lights, etc. Exterior Additions' attention to detail is impeccable. Everything was clean and precise. Final inspection passed and now we have an awesome exterior space that we can enjoy for years to come. Can't wait for the sping so that we can finish up the space around the porch and backyard. I'll definitely have Exterior Additions on speed dial for our next project.

I did not get an opportunity to share what I wanted modified. I thought this contractor would be a good choice and hopefully in the future Exterior Additions will expand its geographical boundaries for work. Basically, I have a deck with 6inch thick support beams in the ground. A sloped roof covers the deck from the house and a gutter helps with water off the roof. The beams are in good shape. I want to proactively heed off problems by having all whether durable metal (AL) post foundations with boots for the beams. I don't like the wood being in concrete and having soil touching it. I'd like the height of the all-wx durable aluminum post bases to be about 2 feet above surface ground level so the wood beams placed in the boots are far away from the ground.

The whole project, start to finish, was great. Doug knows his business and was very easy to work and communicate with. He was very helpful in the design phase and, now that the porch is in, we love the final product. The project started on time and went very smoothly. The guys on his team clearly know what they're doing and take pride in their work. We can't wait till the warm weather arrives so that we can enjoy our new room!

We couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. One of Doug's employees, Josh, came to our home to take initial measurements in September. A contract was signed in mid October for work to be done after the first of the year. The delay was caused by a backlog of work on his part and it fit our schedule just fine. His backlog was taken care of quicker than anticipated and he and his crew were able to begin on December 11. Originally, he anticipated that the job would take as long as 3 weeks to complete. It took less than 2. The various crews that he has working for him , carpenters,electricians, painters, etc, all were very efficient and extremely capable. If ever a question or concern arose, Doug was right on top of it and provided a quick response or solution. Before I started using Angie's list, I had a few bad experiences with local "craftsmen". Since I began using the 'list', I have been well pleased, with everyone I have used . Exterior Additions is by far and away the best group I have contracted with.. I tend to be a tough marker and it takes a lot to satisfy me. It is a pleasure for me to provide this review. I would definitely use his group in the future and highly recommend his group to anyone.

We met with Doug in early June to discuss replacing our existing deck with a screened porch. Doug measured and listened and then got back to us with tentative numbers (dependent on the options we selected) within a day. We met again a week or so later to see the drawings he had come up with. Doug was the only contractor to take the time to work up a complete drawing to give us a better idea of what the finished product would look like. We spent a long time talking and he answered all of our questions and had suggestions that we hadn't even considered, like EZ Breeze. We decided later that day to go forward with Exterior Additions. We had to wait about six weeks before the project began. While it was had being patient, we figured it would be worth waiting for. We were right! Construction was very quick and very well done. These guys are pros! The entire process was terrific, and the final result is a great space that looks like it was designed with the rest of the house. I would recommend Exterior Additions without hesitation.

One quick word to describe Exterior Additions ... professionals! Let me start off by saying this is the largest renovation my wife and I have ever taken on and thanks to Doug and his team it was the smoothest and best renovation we have ever been involved in. When I first met Doug he asked what we were looking for and listened to what I thought I wanted. He then took his time to explain his thoughts and what he thought would look good and give us the most for our money. After thinking it over Doug again assisted my wife and I in finalizing our plan. Along the way Doug made suggestions to help us cut costs while still maintaining the level of quality we were looking for. When he told me the timeline for the work I what shocked! I know just enough about carpentry to be dangerous and what he was going to pull off in a month was simply impossible ... or so I thought. When a 2 man crew arrived I thought no way they would going to pull this off. I was wrong! Mike and Jason were simply amazing!! They had my existing porch/deck removed in a single day. They had the new 16 x 30 porch framed in two more days and to put it simply, everything from there went as smooth as possible. About 3/4 of the way through I threw a curve ball at Doug asking him if we could add a small deck to accommodate my new grill. That day Doug visited my home and emailed me 2 options ... again I was impressed. This added quite a bit of work to the already substantial job. Every day progress was made and I could see the space coming to life. I sent Doug daily emails with questions varying from what I was seeing and thoughts about what I could change. The communication between Doug and I was constant and he always replied with honest straight forward answers. Every crew that he brought to work on the job, starting with Mike and Jason to Mike the electrician, the painters and the gutter crew were professional. I had asked Doug if there was any way we could have something ready for Thanksgiving since we were expecting family in town. Again, they surpassed my expectations and fully completed the job 2 days before Thanksgiving ... completed! Done! So their speed was impressive, but that isn't even the best part! Quality ... isn't that what we are all want? The work that I am left with is the very best. At the very beginning I told Doug I wanted a space where people would be jealous and I have had several friends over who, before I even opened my mouth, made comments about how great it looked and proclaimed our porch as the new hang out. Along with the outstanding quality comes outstanding customer service. Bar none, the best I have run across ... ever! Everything Doug, Mike and Jason did was with top notch quality, as if they were building it for themselves. I can honestly say that I am beside myself at what they delivered for us ... my wife and two boys could not be any happier. Thanks Doug, Mike and Jason!! You guys ROCK!!

Great experience. Doug was worth the wait. I was disappointed that he couldnt do it until October which was 8 weeks away from the time I contacted hiim but it looks great. His team was wonderful...patio guy, electrician, painter, and especially Brian his project manager!

My wife and I got a total of four estimates from highly regarded contractors in the area. We had a general idea of what we wanted but obviously we are not architects. The design of our home in the back has some beautiful, unique features that created some challenges for any covered addition. When the Exterior Additons owner, Doug, came out to give us an estimate he listened to what we wanted the addition to be used for and then surveyed the back of the house where the addiiton would be. Doug told us he could certainly build something to relect our general idea but he quickly saw another design that he thought would work great with the unique features of our home. His concern was that the finished product compliment our home and not look like an "add on". . It was a departure from our original idea but both my wife and I loved it and thought it would work much better what we had in mind. Despite the fact that the new design was larger and had more upgrades the estimate from Exterior Additions was comprable or better in price than the others we received! Once started the project took just over two weeks to complete. In terms of quality of workmanship and attention to the asthetics and functionality of the final product Brian, the construction manager, was adamant about things being perfect. There were details along the way (I mentioned the columns and additional gate) that he would see and suggest tweaking. Usually the tweaks would take more time and effort on his part but his only concern seemed to be that the finished product was as close to perfect for us as it could possibly be. Doug visited the project daily as well. There was great communciation from Brian and Doug throughout the entire project. They were very open to discussing any concerns or ideas that came up during the project. The project went very smooth start to finish. Given the scope of the project and the number of people needed to bring everthing together I don't know how it could have been any better. A great combination of people who are expert at what they do and really care about customer satisfaction.

From start to finish Doug and his team were spot on. Extremely pleased with how well managed, how organized, efficient, the quality of workmanship, and communication from Exterior Additions throughout the project. It was obvious this project was sold and managed by people who are construction professionals. I had researched pretty extensively what I wanted before soliciting quotes on the project. Doug brought ideas to the table that I had not thought of (not up sells, but good construction points)....which demonstrated to me his knowledge and experience. Pricing was very fair, and I felt very confident with Exterior Additions from the start. Nothing was over promised or under delivered. Quite the opposite. For example, I had purchased a dog door that would not fit the door on the porch. Instead of belaboring the problem, Doug called and explained the situation and had a solution. He sent his foreman to get a dog door locally and installed it. Again, very pleased. Would highly recommend Exterior Additions to anyone considering a similar project.

WOW!!! If I could give Doug and his company a higher score than an A, he certainly deserves it. It was and has been been such a fabulous experience with Doug, I wish I had more projects for him to do. He is a true professional, he returns calls, he came when he said he was, he would come by and check on the progress of the project every step of the way, kept me informed with all inspections, open to suggestions and idea changes, so refreshing to work with someone who takes pride in their work and the work of his subcontrators. His subcontractors where on time everytime, very nice, extremely talented and knowledgeable of their craft, from painters, electrician and carpenters. Other contractors at the house where extremly impressed with all their work. I can not say enough wonderful thing about Doug and his company, he truly is an old style, man of his word, honest, reliable, PROFESSIONAL!

The followup and correction of any remodeling is extremely important. Doug is world class in this as he was with the porch construction and EZ Breeze installation last year. Another good reason to do business with this outstanding company!

I can't believe it's taken this long to write a review about Exterior Additions. It's been in my "to-do" pile for far too long. This was an extremely positive experience from start to finish. We were introduced to Doug through our architect -- he was one of three names we were given. We were actually expecting the addition to cost far less than all the original quotes we received. Doug truly showed interest in the project and we were able to work together and modify the original plans so that he could come within our budget. We ended up talking with 5 different contractors and Doug was the only one able to show us how the project could be done for under $45K. Doug worked through all the city red-tape for us (we are on 4-mile creek and the garage fell within the SWIM buffer which required special variances). Once we got through the permitting portion of the project everything else was right on time. All the sub-contractors were punctual and professional. Doug was always easy to reach. He gave us clear instructions when we were to go out and buy items that we needed to pick out (like light fixtures and ceiling fans). We needed to dig up part of the driveway in order to pour the pad -- Doug was able to work with his sub and get us a great price on pouring the whole driveway so that we didn't have a new garage and pad with a cracked old driveway leading up to it. We have a wonderful two-car garage with plenty of storage space in the upstairs attic that Doug was able to keep in the plan. And his team did a FABULOUS job matching both the shingles and the brick so that if you didn't know it was an addition you would be hard pressed to guess. I can't enough good things about how well this went. We would absolutely talk to Doug if any other projects come up around this house or any future ones we own. He was marvelous and everything happen just as he outlined.

We had a great experience with Doug and everyone at Exterior Additions. When we first met with Doug for an estimate we weren't sure what we wanted - a composite wood deck or a simple screened in porch. We told him we were open to suggestions and he was very enthusiastic with all his ideas - more so than any of the other companies we spoke with. After talking through all the ideas, we decided to go with a screened porch with the eZeBreeze window system. The job was started on time, finished on time, and on budget. I never had any problems reaching Doug if I had a question or concern. If I left a phone message or email I would hear back within a few hours. The guys who did the work were hard-working, friendly, and left the yard looking good as new. The porch looks great and we could not be happier. They made everything so easy! We would absolutely recommend Exterior Additions.

We contacted two highly rated companies on Angie's List to get ideas for adding a screened-in porch on our existing upper deck and to obtain quotes. Both companies were responsive to our inquiry. They described the element of a standard screened-in porch, identified options for us to consider, and also provided quotes for the standard porch and a number of different options. After considering the companies' reviews on Angie's List, our interaction with the companies and their quoted prices, we selected EA for this project. EA provided a contract for the project, which documented the selected options for the porch and also clearly spelled out the terms and conditions. They also included us as an additional insured on their insurance policy, per our request. Construction started on schedule. The initial work, of tearing out the old decking and railing, installing the Trex, framing for the porch and installing the railing, progressed very quickly. As is normally the case, the finishing work (electrical, painting, gutters. etc.) took more time. Even with a small problem with a few pieces of the Eze-Breeze windows, the project was completed on schedule. Interaction with EA during the construction was very good. Doug, the Owner, provided periodic updates on where things stood and what was going to happen next. Brian, EA's superintendent, was knowledgeable and professional. They both were very responsive to our questions and quickly resolved minor issues or concerns when they arose. They also willing addressed the punch list items we identified at the completion of the project. Their subcontractors did a good job as well. We had only one small surprise during the project. EA included two electrical outlets in the standard porch design and didn't identify the need for additional outlets with any of the options. When the electrical subcontractor arrived to lay out the electrical outlets, he identified that two additional outlets were required by code. The need for these additional outlets should have been identified in the original quote. Overall, we were very pleased with EA performance and finished product.

We are absolutely thrilled with the new porch! Doug and his crew were the utmost professionals - responsive, punctual, thorough and committed to a quality product and a smooth experience for us. Doug is fantastic at communicating each step in the process so I knew what to expect and when. His team is highly professional - they were on time every day, cleaned up after themselves, and did beautiful work. There was nothing about this process that I would change. We had to wait about 9 weeks to get started from the time we confirmed with our deposit until construction began, but it was totally worth the wait. The porch was built and usable within 10 business days. Within 3 weeks the whole project was finished.

I got a response very quickly to get an estimate and they worked with me on my design idea. After the estimate was given and agreed, I was told what the estimated start time would be. Everything went according to what I had been told and the workmen were all very nice and professional. This was a great experience and I am very happy with the finished product.

OUTSTANDING=Doug Lynch/Exterior Additions. We interviewed 12 other contractors before we met Doug. Doug was unequivocally THE most knowledgeable, professional, and detail oriented contractor. His level of expertise was unmatched. Doug had a perfect solution for our design questions. Doug had a quote to us the same day he met with us...very impressive. His quote was detailed and very cost effective compared to the other quotes we received. Doug and his crew were always on time or even ahead of schedule! Their attention to detail was meticulous. These guys are masters of their trade. It is so nice to have confidence in the contractor you have put your money and trust in. If you are looking for quality, affordability and reliability, call Doug at Exterior Additions. He has his A game on!

My husband and I were very impressed with Doug Lynch (owner) when he came to our house to provide an estimate. He was very knowledgable, personable, and had several suggestions that we liked (e.g., using diagonal decking boards, connecting the trellis above the eyebrow roof, and going with a solid privacy wall with lattice at the top as opposed to simply a lattice screen). We were also impressed when we discussed what to do with the sloping path next to the deck that provided access to the backyard. This "path" was constructed of old railroad ties and was falling apart, making it very difficult to traverse. Other deck contractors that we had contacted suggested building some kind of wooden structure to deal with this area, which didn't seem ideal, but Doug suggested concrete steps. Doug was able to give us a great reference for a concrete company that often works with Exterior Additions, Italianos Brothers Concrete. We immediately liked this idea better than what the other contractors had suggested. Shortly after we met with Doug, he provided us with a cost estimate that was very much in line with what we had received from other contractors and it really was a no-brainer to choose Exterior Additions for our project.A two-man team worked on our project and they were very professional, courteous, and neat. They were also good (particularly Jason) with my two small children who watched the whole project from our sliding glass doors. Work was completed in seven days (plus about a day and a half to stain) and the finished deck really is more beautiful than we had expected. Exterior Additions did a good job of coordinating their own teams members, along with a plumber who installed a hose bib and the painters who did the staining. They also worked well with the concrete team.We are very happy with our new deck and are glad we chose Exterior Additions for this project. Their work was done well and Doug is an excellent communicator, which I think is very important when dealing with a contractor for a large project. I was never confused about what was going on and he was always wiling and available to answer questions.We are still working with Doug regarding a small fix that needs to be made to the gate at the top of the stairs, but he has been very responsive in resolving this matter and I am confident that the gate will soon match the level of excellent of the rest of the deck.

We began looking for a contractor in January. After a number of interviews and then researching Angies List, I found Exterior Additions and liked the reviews posted. I called the owner, Doug Lynch, who promptly set up and interview and site evaluation. Doug arrived at the appointed time and was unbelievably knowledgeable and courteous to a fault. He answered all my questions to my satisfaction even when I preempted some of them with begging the issue and playing devils advocate. He quickly and accurately developed a cogent plan, submitted a proposal for review and completed all the fine tuning in response to various tweaks we desired to the initial plan. Doug set up all necessary permits and began the job as delineated. The project was complete in four days as promised, and the site was left in immaculate condition. Doug was always immediately available through phone, email and personal visits to our home as indicated. He deserves an eternal reward for having to endure my "pickiness" through the construction phase. He is the contractor that everyone wishes (and prays) to find.