"Mr. Luis is the most professional and patient gentleman. He always quickly responded to any of our request before and during the job. Mr. Luis also has the best crew who did an outstanding job to make my broken retaining wall like a new wall again. They also cleaned up the working area nicely. Mr. Luis is very busy, I've waited for more than a week to get the home visit scheduled. But all my wait is paid off since I found the best company to repair my retaining wall! If you can't get the second-day estimate scheduled, I think you shall wait. I highly recommend Arbors and Patios. I will definitely hire them again for my future outdoor improvements."
"The designs and drawings were very professional and detailed with a comprehensive cost estimate. The crew was always on schedule and was very closely monitored and supervised by the owner of the company every day which was very appreciated. The landscape architecture was impressive and I have had numerous compliments by neighbors and people passing by. The crew was very friendly, tidy and hardworking. The entire site was thoroughly cleaned after the job was completed."
"The Installers showed up at the time agreed and completed the work promptly. The fit and finish of the gate they installed was just 'ok' - screws in at an angle and not straight and poking through the other side of the fence. Cleanup was most unimpressive. There were nails left on our driveway (that I had to pick up myself) - the driveway and patio was not hosed down and branches from the tree they trimmed (which during the initial assesment I was told they wouldn't need to trim) were left in our yard for us to clean up. We wouldn't hire Texas Best Stain again."
"Jordan and his crew did a great job on our yard. We had them lay zoysia and mulch all our flower beds. He was great to work with, and it looks amazing!"
"Nick and the whole True Solutions team installed turf on our church playground and did a fantastic job. He was thorough in his initial meeting, was timely in the install, and went above and beyond in insuring the quality of the work. Highly recommend!"
"This company provided amazing results rejuvenating and restoring my patio. It looks brand new! They provided a fair estimate, were prompt at arriving and finished the entire job on time. I highly recommend The Home Group Lawn / Landscape THG the owner Alex Pujol is very knowledgeable about landscaping and rejuvenating patios. I will be using their service for more projects."
"Weâ d like to say the categories of this is not Fair to Texas Green Lead in regard to our project! We got several quotes or attempted to. This project was HUGE, we asked Gerardo to pour a driveway, build a shop pad with a massive retaining wall, erect a 30x50 metal shop, add a 22x20â patio extension extending the existing roof line. Gerardo performed phenominally! Our project took several months but from the start communication has been excellent! All concernâ s big or small was addressed. My Wife and I were hesitant at the beginning of our project but we can assure you, GERARDO and Texas Green Leaf are your top choice! From prepping, pouring and finishing the concrete work, erecting and welding the shop to building our patio extension along with the finish work. Our investment was in great hands! The best part that we appreciate is they take all projects regardless big or small and will segment them into phases! He completes one phase before starting the next which we greatly appreciate. Project management at its finest. If youâ re looking for a competitive price and solid contractor look no further!"
"I had a portion of my front walkway fixed and my back patio extended and they did a great job! They were efficient, timely, and professional. Jason provided a great price for the job and it far exceeded my expectations. I definitely will be reaching back out for anymore future concrete needs!"
"Bruce and his crew were very professional and courteous. Bruce seems knowledgeable about Texas landscape and was able to suggest some improvements to our yard as requested. We will likely use this business again for some spring landscaping."
A sunroom offers an additional indoor space to rest, dine, or host guests, all while inviting in as much sun as possible. Either built like an enclosed porch or a fully insulated home extension, a sunroom features floor-to-ceiling windows or screens that create an open, bright design while still remaining protected from the elements and bugs.
A solarium is a luxury addition to a home and can be an excellent breakfast area or reading space, but that doesn't mean there aren't disadvantages. For one, since the room is made of glass it can look dirty very quickly. Another disadvantage is solariums are notoriously hard to balance temperature and will most likely significantly increase your heating and air conditioning bill. Unlike a greenhouse addition to a house, a solarium won’t help you grow as many plants.
A sunroom will add more value to your home than a deck, but with a much higher up-front cost. Depending on its construction and function, a sunroom may be counted as additional living space, while a deck is strictly an outdoor feature. Both will increase your home’s value, but the sunroom will have a much bigger effect.
Several types of porches are available to meet your needs and style preferences. Some common porch types include:
Porticos are essentially a roof over a walkway leading to the home's front entrance.
Sunrooms are closed-in porches that are an extension of the house with glass or plastic panels that allow optimal sunlight.
Wraparound porches extend around the entire home, or at least the front and one side, and offer multiple entrances to the house.
Back porches are an extension of the home’s floor into the outdoors. These offer more protection and privacy than a deck.
The life span of your solarium will depend on the materials used and how much wear and tear the room experiences from the inside and from the outside due to weather. On average, you can expect your solarium to last anywhere from 10 years to 50 or more. In rare cases, such as with old estates, solariums can last over 100 years.
The Allen, TX homeowners’ guide to patio services
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