"Totally impressed with this company from beginning to end talking with Andrew,office staff to installers Dave,Jeff and James. Everyone was extremely professional. The 3 installers were just as nice as could be and their work was perfection. So far so good. Thanks so much.. We absolutely love our screen room."
"Dry Bottoms Masonry did an outstanding job on a new sidewalk and front apron for my garage, everyone was very professional and the job was finished in a timely manner!"
"You name it, he nailed it. Prompt, reliable, easy to work with, clear with his explanations, excellent work on the project, (power clean on a deck that badly needed it.). Very reasonable pricing. Less than I expected and we received superior work and customer service, I very highly recommend Pro-Tech Exteriors."
"My husband is a perfectionist & Brent did everything he asked for. After the hydro-seeding was finished & the grass grew, he came back & redid the bare spots."
"I hired RPL to do my huge concrete patio. I am a tough customer and I have high expectations for quality, workmanship and prices. I have to say that Dylan, owner of RPL, was absolutely great to work with on this project. They were on time and friendly throughout the whole process. They kept things neat, clean as possible and respectful. I did some research and found many GC's not quite up to par as RPL. I found them purely on-line and went with my gut. Most of all, as most projects may have an issue or two, any issues that we encountered were resolved and great customer service and satisfaction in return. I plan on hiring them to do more work in the near future for an inground pool area. That speaks louder than anything if I am bringing them back to do more work. So if you are looking for a good concrete contractor, look no further than Dylan at RPL. Good prices and quality work"
"If you are looking for an honest, highly qualified mason then look no further. James started when he said he would, communicated when needed, was hard working and finished when promised. He charged a very fair rate as well. And my 20 year old patio looks like new. I would not hesitate to hire him again."
"Elliot Construction installed a tile kitchen floor and tile backsplash. He did an excellent job, and worked quickly to finish the job. I highly recommend him."
Yes, transforming a deck into a sunroom is an absolute possibility. Building a sunroom involves framing in the deck area with walls, adding windows, and affixing a roof. This project is not an easy task, but it does provide a stylish addition to your house. Not all deck designs support this type of renovation project, so consult a professional deck builder before beginning.
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.
You can start your search for a reputable patio company by finding providers in your area with positive ratings online and few, if any, complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Once you narrow down your search, contact the companies and ask for examples of their past work, as well as a list of references. The examples will show you the quality of the work you can expect and how professional the finished product will be, and contacting previous customers will give you an idea of the service you can expect throughout the process.
In almost all cases, you will need permits if you plan on building a sunroom over your patio, but regulations and requirements will depend on your municipality. Permits to enclose your patio will usually cost between $300 and $1,000. Since navigating local building codes and zoning requirements is challenging—and the consequences of not following them can be extremely expensive—we strongly recommend hiring a sunroom builder to complete the work and pull the permits for you.
The Bergen, NY homeowners’ guide to patio services
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