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- Home Exteriors Roofing, Siding and Windows9/10 Mark and crew are honest and communicate effectively Job had some bumps along the way but we never felt like we were getting the runaround
- Perez Home Repairs and Services, LLCVery well. Ernesto is very professional and efficient with time. He provided high quality work at a reasonable price.
- Home Exteriors Roofing, Siding and WindowsHome Exteriors was the first of many contractors we received quotes from. Initially we were unsure about the quote we received from home exterior. We weren’t even thinking that the wood deck needed to be replaced due to the mold. But Gary spelled out why, the quote, and their philosophy. They are very responsive and called us back to check how our quotes were going and if we had questions. Then the parade of sheisters came and went. From roofers to window companys (their the worst) giving us their quotes. Prices reaching as high as 15k over HE quote. Some recommended keeping the wood deck and they would use a spray for the wood (not a quality job). But Gary advised against putting new shingles on compromised wood and he was right. So we went with them and they kept their quoted amount, did a high quality job, kept the timeline, thorough clean up, windows were nicely installed and all of their workers were great! This is a really great contractor, don’t waste your time and money with anyone else
- Home Exteriors Roofing, Siding and WindowsExcellent work, very neat, and workers did not take very long to finish the job. I will not hesitate to call them again.
- Home Exteriors Roofing, Siding and WindowsEVERYTHING WORKED OUT PERFECTLY. VERY PROFESSIONAL , VERY CORDIAL, AND NO DELAYS IN THE PROCESS. ANY PROBLEMS THAT AROSE WERE CORRECTED THEM THEM SELVES.
- Home Exteriors Roofing, Siding and WindowsWorking with Mark was wonderful! He came out promptly and gave us an estimate and did the work in a timely manner. He's also so friendly to talk to and easy to work with. Thank you Mark! Steve was also great!
- Home Exteriors Roofing, Siding and WindowsI got a response immediately after contacting them and a quote within a few days. They were very professional and set up an appointment less than 1 week after the quote. We had many snowstorms so they had to reschedule several times. They called ahead of time and were very easy to get a hold of. It was very easy to set up a workable time for them to come do the work. The day they came out to replace the skylight they were very punctual and polite. It was a cold day, and I was suprised that they would be doing roof work in the cold. Overall the job seemed to go well. I noticed after they left that there was scuffs on the outside of the window from where the sticker had been. I hoped this would come off with rain or the weather and did not contact the company to come back out. About a week later I went outside onto my deck where their ladder had been. I found 15-20 rusty nails on the grownd (I have 2 small children, so this was concerning). The day they did the work, there was some snow on the ground, so it's possible they could have been lost. But what had me upset was my deckbox had been broken by what looked like a footprint. It was bothersome that they broke it, but really upsetting that they did not tell me. Because of the crack, it let in rain and snow water into the deckbox causing damage to its contents. I can't say for certain that the workers realized that they broke the box, but I feel it'd be pretty hard to miss it based on the amount of damage. I was not happy with this company at this point. I called on a Sunday and left a message with their receptionist to have a manager contact me immediately. I got a response first thing monday morning. They were very apologetic and sent workers to my house to assess the damage, clean up any other debris, and wipe off the sticker smudges on the outside of the window. The workers still did not own up to the damage, which bugs me a little, but the company did the right thing and wrote me a check for the damage. The check arrived in the mail the very next day. Accidents happen. I wish the workers had let me know immediately what had happened...but they didn't, and I can't assume they purposely hid the damage. The company did everything to make the situation right which is commendable. Overall I'd give them a good rating
- Home Exteriors Roofing, Siding and WindowsSo many contractors out there... Sooooooo few good ones! Coming from a family of contractors, I generally hiring the actual individual who's doing the specific job. However, I am so happy I hired Home Exteriors to handle everything on my rental for me! Gary came out to give me the estimate for my complete exterior makeover and I was immediately 'smitten' by his professionalism! Being a big project, I actually met with 5 contractors this time. For the "price contentious" people out there, one estimate was considerably less, another a few hundred less, one was slightly higher and the 5th much higher. Strange but true. I chose to go with Home Exteriors because of his professionalism, his taking the time to actually care and make 'very helpful' suggestions and because of their quality of work as mentioned in their reviews. The work I had done was a complete tear off and new roof, new vinyl siding, with shake and nice accent trim, (which we went over together a few times and he helped me), new gutters and glass block windows. They had a different team of workers for each of the projects which I found to be best. All did excellent work in a timely manner. He also did a great job of getting rid of so many 'unnecessary' electrical wires hanging everywhere from all the different tenants thru the years. My only concern was the gutter guys he used didn't 'take the initiative' to finish off a downspout that was left open hanging towards the driveway with a sharp edge. That surprised me. I called Gary and he sent someone over there immediately! I highly recommend them. I'm still doing my happy dance! 10 stars out of 5! Pictures coming soon... 3 Words- Excellent, Punctual and Professiona
- Home Exteriors Roofing, Siding and WindowsOverall, very well. Our only complaint was that the siding crew was messy- they left behind old wood and siding, an old window they replaced (which had to be reinstalled by one of Gary's servicemen b/c it wasn't done properly), empty bottles and cans, cigarette cartons and butts, tools, etc. We called Gary right away and he sent someone out within the day to clean the mess up and fix the window. The siders also left the new windows and siding filthy- black handprints and dirt on the house and white window casings. However- the siding job itself was done very well and looks beautiful. Our home was this crew's 1st job for Gary- he likely didn't know what to expect from them either. Everything else was excellent- no complaints. Windows, doors, roof- great installers, professional, knowledgeable- and they left behind no messes! While Gary was personally only present at our home once during the entire project, he was quick to address our concerns when we called him. Outstanding job
- Home Exteriors Roofing, Siding and WindowsGary gave a detailed estimate and was patient as I got other estimates and had new questions. It was a large project involving removing 3 layers of roofing (bottom layer was wood shake shingle, no decking).While not the lowest estimate, it was the lowest with the most experience and great Angie's list & BBB ratings. The roofing was removed, decking put on, new roofing installed, fascia board was replaced along with new gutters and downspouts. The chimneys were tuck pointed and chimney caps put on. The roofing took about 3 days once they started. A crew of 8 worked very hard. Crew manager, Brandon, was very helpful and found a great solution to the problem of what to do with the gap left along the siding edges when 3 layers of roofing was only 1 layer. Brandon was very helpful, answering all my questions as they went along. The clean-up was good (I did find a few nails, and some splinters of shake shingle but I'm sure some was stuck in the large shrubs). The did tarp the attic and did a decent clean-up of the attic. It took 8 days before the gutter crew came out, and while not a big problem it was a little annoying. Overall I am very satisfied and would recommend Home Exteriors
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Over 25 years of experience, Our MISSION is to provide high-quality design and remodeling services to families and individuals throughout the greater Cleveland area and beyond. Our PREMISE is that Compitence, Cleanliness, Courtesy, and Timeliness make any project a pleasurable experience for all parties involved...
"They did a wonderful job, the deck turned out exactly as we had plan. the cost was exactly as quoted it was a pleasure to have them here."
MIKE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT has been providing exterior home improvement to customers for over 30 years now. Some of our services include roofing, siding, windows and insulation. We have an expert team of workers, each one unique to their individual skill, that strive for our #1 goal:
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.
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"Contract was signed in Feb but by April it was apparent that our materials would not be available. New materials were selected in May and work started mid-June and was completed within 1 week. Mike F and crew were very professional, skilled and friendly. They were open to suggestions and were very diligent to get the job done. Cleanup was very good with all demo and extra materials removed. Deck looks great and should last a very long time.
I do all types of Roofing and deck building. I can probably build, repair, or replace anything or any type of roof system. I've been in business since 2010!
"Joe came out and looked at my deck everybody was giving me high prices just to takeoff the top boards and replace them Joe was a couple thousand dollars under their price and he replaced the railings to very fair and pricing very respectable to my property cleaned up all the debris his crew was great highly recommend
My business is a small business with only myself, the owner, and generally one or two helpers unless the job calls for more. Most of the work we do is done by us that way we can control the quality better. We will occasionally use a sub contractor for specialized trades, but we use the same trusted businesses every time! We do not accept credit cards at this time but checks or cash is fine. We are not doing any financing at this time so we take deposits when work starts and generally whatever..
"We had Paul and his team completely gut and renovate our bathroom and could not be happier with the results! "
Over 16 years of experience, we are your local, trusted premier deck builder. Decks is what we eat and breath. This is our career. The business phone number is 440-886-3325. Unfortunately we don’t do deck staining or painting with power washing. We build new and repair old decks
"Terry did a terrific job with an extension to our wood deck that doubled its size. He was professional and easy to work with throughout the process. The price was fair, he was responsive to emails, and the job was completed more quickly than we anticipated. I highly recommend Deckmasters and would hire Terry and crew again. Our deck looks great!
2020 Super Service Award winner! Previous years awarded: 1999, 2003, 2009-2019. 6-8 employees. Uses subs for irrigation & electrical work. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Ask for details on service fees.
"It went very well they were prompt they were flexible they were on time I am very very much happy with their service and I would recommend them to anybody."
We are a custom landscape design and build firm and the home owners will work close with the owner of the business through out the entire project. We accept credit cards, cash or checks and payments can be made untill job is complete. If we bring in sub contractors we still manage their needs so a homeowner is still just in contact with one person.
We offer design build work for new homes or renovation projects focusing on but not limited to patios, driveways, walks, walls and lighting. Also..
"It was fine. They did what they need to do and I'm happy with the service."
Mostly focused on landscaping and snow removal. Will do small jobs around the house. Exterior painting and power wash cleaning. Yard clean up. House clean outs. Light demolition.
"Good. Hes got good prices and he is punctual."
DOES RESTORATION WORK! REPAIRS WALLS AND CEILING BEFORE. WALLPAPERING INTERIOR PAINTING. LIKES TO WORK ON OLDER HOMES. Schedules exterior work during the summer months. We will do carpentry repairs as needed.
"Greg Wiesler is an extremely hard worker and does an exceptional job. He painted the foundation of my house and went then extra mile to ensure my siding stayed clean and even pulled back the dirt at the base of the house to ensure the paint covered as much of the foundation as possible. He did a terrific job, will be using his services again.
We are a complete home services company. From home inspection, to repair and maintenance, remodeling, home improvement, building and new construction. We offer mold inspection and remediation, and lead based paint testing and removal. We also offer tailored real estate investment solutions, winterizing, and property securing
"Fantastic! Matt offered great suggestions which we needed and appreciated. Couldn't believe how fast he was! Always to work on time. Really, it was an outstanding experience, which I feel is rare."
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Join Angi nowWhat are some standard services performed by deck and porch installers?
If you dream it for your home's exterior, then there's a good chance you can find a deck and porch installer in Solon willing and able to make your dreams come true. Discovering what types of services these installers offer helps you determine what may be possible for your situation.
Installing new structures is obviously one service that porch and deck installers offer. You can locate builders who are willing to build elaborate structures that include more than one level and bonuses such as outdoor kitchen spaces, hammocks, firepits, and built-in seating. You may also hire contractors that only erect basic decks, screened-in porches, brick or concrete patios, or decks for pools.
If you already own a deck and only need a few upgrades or repairs, that's a possibility too. Porch and deck builders complete additions to enhance your existing space. They may also replace or repair boards, stairs, or railings or paint or stain decks to make an older look new again.
Important factors to consider while looking for the right deck specialist
Before you enjoy sun or shade on your beautiful brand-new porch, someone has to put it together. Choosing the best local deck company makes a big difference, so take the time to get answers to the questions below. This helps you thin your choices to find the perfect local deck company in Solon for your work.
Licensing and insurance should come first. Ensure the company you choose to hire is appropriately licensed for this type of work in your location. Requirements vary by area and also county or region, so reach out to your local licensing board to answer any questions.
Next, ask possible contractors if they're covered by insurance. It's a good idea to only work with insured builders, regardless of your project. Insurance helps ensure both of you are covered during the project.
Next, discover more about the company's expertise. Ask whether they've ever completed work like yours. Also, ask for photos and references. Be certain the company you pick has successfully completed a porch job that matches the design and range of yours.
Does the porch professional hold the proper licenses?
Licenses are required in some areas for certain types of jobs.
Is the contractor insured?
Insurance is always vital. When they're covered, it helps cover you, too.
What experience does the business have?
Experienced pros are better equipped to take on challenging projects. They've also honed their processes through decades of constructing decks and porches, which means the job proceeds more efficiently and helps guarantee jobs are completed on schedule and in budget.
Has the business performed work like yours?
Search for contractors who have worked on jobs with a similar type of design as yours. Somebody who has only worked on small front patios probably isn't the right selection for an elaborate pool deck with an outdoor kitchen.
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- CARTER LUMBER6199 SOM CENTER RD
Solon, Ohio 44139 - Chavez Any Hard Construction & Snow Removal35450 Aurora Rd
Solon, Ohio 44139 - CUSTOM DECKS PLUS INC6531 GLENALLEN AVE
Solon, Ohio 44139
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- #1 Landscaping3775 Ridge Rd.
Medina, Ohio 44256 - (ARC)form LLC2301 Thurman Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113 - 12TH HOUSE INTERIORSP O BOX 392
Chesterland, Ohio 44026 - 1st Impressions Colored Stamped Concrete Inc2050 Ridge Rd
Hinckley, Ohio 44233
- #1 Landscaping
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- A & G Trucking17669 Pioneer Rd
Middlefield, Ohio 44062 - A - 1 REPAIR CENTER11728 KINSMAN RD
Cleveland, Ohio 44120 - A Caspersen Company Inc.3473 Wyoga Lake Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44224 - A-1 Home Repair1414 E.133RD.ST
East Cleveland, Ohio 44112 - A.P.K. Construction29024 Euclid ave.
Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 - Abby Construction Company4568 Mayfield Rd Ste 112
Cleveland, Ohio 44121 - ABSOLUTE REPAIRS LLC15507 EDGEWOOD AVE
Maple Heights, Ohio 44137 - Absolute Roofing & Construction Inc12301 Sprecher Ave
Cleveland, Ohio 44135 - Accurate Builders Inc.8920 York Road
North Royalton, Ohio 44133 - Ace Painting3952 E 55th St
Cleveland, Ohio 44105 - Ackworth Construction2237 Watson Marshall Rd
Mc Donald, Ohio 44437 - Adria Design156 Lear Rd
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 - Advance Home Improvement, LLC1464 Lincoln Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio 44107 - Advanced Restoration Group2211 13th St SW
Akron, Ohio 44314 - Afanador Construction, LLC8150 Crestwood Dr
North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039 - AFFORDABLE RENOVATIONS11530 ALBION RD
North Royalton, Ohio 44133 - Alba Contractors8670 Twinbrook Rd
Mentor, Ohio 44060 - Albright Sunrooms LLC10733 W 130th St
North Royalton, Ohio 44133 - ALL CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION LLC14323 Bayes Ave
Lakewood, Ohio 44107 - All Phase Construction9881 Beechwood Dr
North Royalton, Ohio 44133 - All Pro Painting10239 Penniman Dr
Chardon, Ohio 44024 - All Weather Builders & Remodeling LLC3181 West 139th
Cleveland, Ohio 44111 - ALL-TERIOR CONSTRUCTION4150 LAMBERT RD
Cleveland, Ohio 44121 - Allways Vinyl Inc6884 Parkway Dr
Brookfield, Ohio 44403 - Amazing EZ-Screen Porch Windows563 Shoreview Park Rd
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55126 - AMERICAN PATIO ROOMS1690 E WATERLOO RD
Akron, Ohio 44306 - AMERICAN POST CONSTRUCTION INC4664 NEWTON RD
Richfield, Ohio 44286 - AMERICO CONSTRUCTION LLC2243 RAVENNA ST
Hudson, Ohio 44236 - AMERISCAPE LAND DESIGN458 LOCKLIE DR
Cleveland, Ohio 44143 - Apollo Builders1179 Haverston Rd
Cleveland, Ohio 44124 - APOLLO CONSTRUCTION7954 BURTON LN
Hudson, Ohio 44236 - AQUAFLOW Construction Services187 Kennedy Blvd
Northfield, Ohio 44067 - Arcbazar Inc114 Western Ave
Allston, Massachusetts 02134 - Arenesse Construction and Remodeling7534 mayfield rd
Chesterland, Ohio 44026 - Aristo-Crete LLC5144 Andrus Ave
North Olmsted, Ohio 44070 - Arnold Construction7231 Waterloo Road
Atwater, Ohio 44201 - ART'S REMODELING LLC8525 diagonal rd
Streetsboro, Ohio 44241 - Ashley's Contractors LLC968 Remsen Rd
Medina, Ohio 44256 - Attention 2 Detail Lawn Care10011 Walford Ave
Cleveland, Ohio 44102 - Aurora One Construction378 Bent Tree Drive
Aurora, Ohio 44202 - Avon Bay Construction605 Bassett Rd
Bay Village, Ohio 44140
- A & G Trucking
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- B. Legrand Design :: Build, Ltd.4065 Erie Street
Willoughby, Ohio 44094 - BAHRY & ASSOC INC5310 MANCHESTER RD 200
Akron, Ohio 44319 - Bailey Restoration1728 Lyndhurst Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44124 - BALANCE BUILDERS4710 FENWICK
Cleveland, Ohio 44102 - BARNETTS BEST FOR LESS PAINTP.O. Box 80074
Canton, Ohio 44708 - BeastMasters Home Improvement11911 Hamlen Ave
Cleveland, Ohio 44120 - Beautiful Home Contracting Ltd6100 Oak Tree Blvd #200
Independence, Ohio 44131 - Beavers Built Construction9604 north ridge rd. east
Geneva, Ohio 44041 - Behind the Pines Construction8251 Mayfield Rd 204
Chesterland, Ohio 44026 - Bell Construction5138 State Rt 43
Kent, Ohio 44240 - Bennett Builders27899 Clemens Rd
Westlake, Ohio 44145 - Best Affordable SolutionsPO Box 134
Sharon Center, Ohio 44274 - Bestway Contractors Inc151 Lennox Ave SW b
Massillon, Ohio 44646 - Better Homes Home Improvement7426 Jumpers Crossing Ln
Painesville, Ohio 44077 - Big Bear Remodeling19640 CENTER RIDGE RD
Rocky River, Ohio 44116 - BIGGS TOTAL REHAB & REMODELINGPO Box 20799
Cleveland, Ohio 44120 - BILL'S CONSTRUCTION17283 Newcomb Rd
Middlefield, Ohio 44062 - Blackstone Property Maintenance LLC7045 North Aurora rd
BAinbridge, Ohio 44202 - BLEICK & KESSLER1774 Lee Rd
Cleveland, Ohio 44118 - BLOCH BUILDING INC1025 COLUMBIA RD
Valley City, Ohio 44280 - Blue Dog Group IncPO Box 196
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022 - Bluegrass Landscapes - Irrigation & Lighting4855 Hills and Dales Rd
Canton, Ohio 44708 - BMJ Construction Inc15913 Sylvan Dr
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022 - Bob Cultrona Landscaping Company Inc7650 Bond Street
Glenwillow, Ohio 44139 - Boers Construction13275 Hathaway Rd
Garfield Hts, Ohio 44125 - Borchert's Enclosure System Inc13566 Ridge Rd
North Royalton, Ohio 44133 - Brad Smith Roofing Co Inc24550 Sperry Dr Ste # 2
Westlake, Ohio 44145 - BROADVIEW CONSTRUCTION785 STURBRIDGE DR
Medina, Ohio 44256 - Buckeye Exteriors LLC3071 Timberbrook Dr
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223 - BUILDERS DIVERSIFIED INC1945 BRADY LAKE RD
Kent, Ohio 44240 - Byam's Home Improvement Inc.1746 9th St
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221 - Byers Construction206 Taylor St
Wellington, Ohio 44090
- B. Legrand Design :: Build, Ltd.
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- C & C Painting and Gutters5256 Lynd Ave
Lyndhurst, Ohio 44124 - C J Y Construction284 Vinewood Dr
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 - C&G Contracting22351 Fairlawn Circle
Fairview Park, Ohio 44126 - Cadillac Walls1184 Plainfield Rd
Cleveland, Ohio 44121 - Camp Building & Maintenance179 S Rocky River Dr
Berea, Ohio 44017 - Capps Enterprises1371 W 114th St
Cleveland, Ohio 44102 - Carpentry DOC Ltd5195 Columbia Rd
Medina, Ohio 44256 - Carrara Construction3774 Congress Pkwy
Richfield, Ohio 44286 - Central Ohio Premier Stain1268 Township Road 1706
Ashland, Ohio 44805 - Chagrin Valley Construction Inc9321 Ravenna Rd Ste I
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 - Champion Windows and Home Exteriors of Cleveland4829 Galaxy Pkwy Suite E
Cleveland, Ohio 44128 - Checkmark Plumbing Contractors & DesignPO Box 670535
Northfield, Ohio 44067 - Cherosky & Sons Inc8801 Bunker Rd
Orwell, Ohio 44076 - CHUCK'S ALUMINUM PRODUCTS29200 ANDERSON RD
Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 - Class 1 Pavers & Remodelers1481 Warrensville Center Rd
Cleveland, Ohio 44121 - Classic Yard Landscaping902 Barkston Dr
Cleveland, Ohio 44143 - Cleveland Artisans4870 W 12th St
Cleveland, Ohio 44109 - Cleveland Craftsmen256 South Point Dr
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 - CLEVELAND HARDSCAPES747 E 152ND ST
Cleveland, Ohio 44110 - Clink Builders & Contracting Co IncPo Box 86
Hinckley, Ohio 44233
- C & C Painting and Gutters