Raleigh Deck & Screen Porch Builder Inc

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WOW, Vic Henderson and the team with Raleigh Deck and Screen Porch Builders are FANTASTIC!!! After getting stung with a pre-fab sunroom from a now bankrupted company several years ago, I literally had a mess that needed to be replaced. This time I researched my contractors and invited 3 well rated contractors to give bids on a 17'x21' screened porch. Vic was the only contractor that gave me a specific reasonable price for the work instead of a ball park high/low number. Moreover, he supplied a document that outlined EXACTLY how he would build the porch; what my responsibilities were; what his team's responsibilities were; options that were available to me to enhance my screen porch; and the type of high quality materials he would use. This was something the other contractors did not take the time to do. The workmanship, materials and teams were outstanding, the best I have ever seen. There was a lot of time spent on details. My screened porch is now the envy of the neighborhood and I feel I got more than my money's worth on this project. Great Job Raleigh Deck and Screen Porch Builders!

Our huge, old and falling down deck needed to be replaced. We had several estimates. When Vic came, he listened to our thoughts about replacing it with a screened porch. Then he offered suggestions from his years of experience. They were excellent. His guys showed up on time, worked diligently while there and were the nicest, most polite guys we have had doing construction. Evert step of the process was smooth which is unusual when you are tearing something down and putting up something new. The finished porch absolutely surpasses our hopes and we feel lucky to have found Vic and his crew. If we had anything else they could build for us, we wouldn’t hesitate to call them. They are by far the best guys for building screened porches. You can’t go wrong with calling Vic Henderson!

Overall, we are happy with the outcome

The process from start to finish went very smoothly. Vic originally gave us an estimate for the deck / stairs / columns work, and we moved forward with the process. Part way through demolition Vic talked to us about adding the screen porch right then, and what he envisioned for it. He had a ball park figure in mind to do the work, and by the next day he provided an accurate estimate for the work. We decided to move forward with that part too, which didn't change what they were already working on since we had asked them to build the support for the deck so that we could add a screen porch later.
The masons, whose work was outstanding, built 5 brick columns to support the deck (the deck extends across a majority of the back of our house). Each column is about 12 feet tall. They also built 5 smaller brick columns on the embankment to support the staircase. This was not in the original plan (they were going to be 6x6 wood posts originally), but I'm so glad Vic changed to brick (at no additional cost). They look fantastic. In addition, while the masons were on site Vic asked us about fixing our front stoop, which was made of brick but which he noticed had sunk and was in need of repair. It was an extra expense, but we knew we would need to address it at some point so we agreed and the masons stayed an extra few hours and fixed it.
The rest of the deck and porch work went well. The peak of the porch is 32 feet off the ground, and although it was hard to watch them work that high, they worked safely and with ropes and scaffolding. It was impressive how they handled the heights of the porch, both outside and inside.
The screens were built with a heavy duty black screening material, and were built into metal frames that exactly fit our deck. The frames were screwed into 1x1 wood strips that are around each "window" of the deck.
The ceiling of the porch is tongue and groove, and nicely stained. We have two skylights, four pot lights, a ceiling fan, and crown moulding around the ceiling. It looks great. Rope lighting was added to a recess in the crown moulding above the screens, and the effect is very nice at night. The floor, support posts for the ceiling, and railings are stained, and the balusters are black metal. We also have three electrical receptacles in the porch, which is nice. (I'm typing this review on the porch and have my laptop plugged in out here.)
Overall it was great working with Vic. He provided a detailed description of the work he would do for both parts, and he did exactly what he said he would. He and the crew showed up every day on time, arriving at 7:30 and leaving between 4:00 and 5:30. They had a Porta John on site, so no one had to come inside for relief. Each night they cleaned up the work site, and then came back the next day and started over. If we had questions or requests he would answer everything clearly.
I would highly recommend Vic and Raleigh Deck and Screen Porch building to anyone who asked.

We had a 20+ year old deck on the back of the house that was not built to code and was rotting away, including compromising french doors in the back of the house. The old deck was removed, rotted areas repaired replaced, including re-hanging the french doors. A section of the house that was not properly supported and rotting was replaced and support was built into the new deck design. Materials were delivered and the new deck was built in 4 days as well as replacing the railings on the front. Power washing, painting and staining as well as the installation of gutters were all finished in the next week. Instead of pickets, the owner recommended metal balustrades that really enhance the look and feel of the deck, making the railings almost invisible. Although not cheap, the quality and end product really enhances the house and property. It was well worth the expense.

The owner/foreman led the most professional crew I have ever worked with. Not only did the owner wear a tool belt, but he assumed responsibility for the work of various subcontractors, getting us a fair price on the additional work done. The new deck is beautiful, blends with the current look and feel of the house and is truly eye-catching. We are delighted with the work done, the manner in which the work was done, and the attention to even the smallest detail that the owner and his crew handled without question (or being asked)! When difficulties were discovered, we were kept informed every step of the way and the issues were handled efficiently, effectively and completely. I cannot praise their work enough and the craftsmanship is truly exceptional. I would work with them again.