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Reliable Hurricane solutions

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Reliable Hurricane solutions

5.00(
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Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

Reliable Hurricane Solutions is the greater Houston area's trusted specialist in premium hurricane and storm-impact windows and doors. We understand that for Houston homeowners, protection from tropical storms, hurricanes, and severe weather is not a luxury—it's a necessity. Our mission is to provide an unwavering, permanent line of defense for your most valuable asset: your home and the family inside it. We serve homeowners, builders, and remodelers across Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Galveston, and the surrounding Gulf Coast communities.

"Reliable Hurricane Solutions recently installed shutter panels on all the windows of my home. I am very satisfied with their work. The installation was professional and timely. The owner, Geremiah Roulston, took special care to insure that each panel was correctly aligned with the individual window; adding extra hardware, as needed, to secure a tight fit. The panels are of good quality, sturdy, yet light enough to handle easily; making hurricane protection simpler as well as secure. i would highly recommend this company for any shutter installation work you might need."

SHERI B on November 2025

Reliable Hurricane Solutions is the greater Houston area's trusted specialist in premium hurricane and storm-impact windows and doors. We understand that for Houston homeowners, protection from tropical storms, hurricanes, and severe weather is not a luxury—it's a necessity. Our mission is to provide an unwavering, permanent line of defense for your most valuable asset: your home and the family inside it. We serve homeowners, builders, and remodelers across Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Galveston, and the surrounding Gulf Coast communities.

"Reliable Hurricane Solutions recently installed shutter panels on all the windows of my home. I am very satisfied with their work. The installation was professional and timely. The owner, Geremiah Roulston, took special care to insure that each panel was correctly aligned with the individual window; adding extra hardware, as needed, to secure a tight fit. The panels are of good quality, sturdy, yet light enough to handle easily; making hurricane protection simpler as well as secure. i would highly recommend this company for any shutter installation work you might need."

SHERI B on November 2025


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FMI Construction Services, Inc.

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FMI Construction Services, Inc.

4.94(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

FMI Construction Services Inc. is a Houston, Texas-based construction firm with over 16 years of experience in the construction, consultation, management, and design sectors. Our expertise encompasses both residential and commercial projects, and we are committed to delivering high-quality workmanship on all engagements. We encourage you to contact us to discuss your construction requirements.

"FMI CONSTRUCTION DESERVES A FIVE STAR RATING ON MY WALK IN BATH PROJECT. THEIR CRAFTSMEN DEMOLISHED THE SHOWER/TUB IN ONE DAY REPAIRNG LEAK DAMAGED THE TERRAZO TILE FLOORS WERE REMOVED THEN NEW PORCELAIN INSTALLED A PLYWOOD SUB FLOOR WAS REPAIRED UNDER MY UPSTAIRS FLOOR VERY PLEASED WITH OUR RESULTS. THEY KNOW HOW TO HANDLE TOUGH INSURANCE COMPANY TOO! JERRY NORMAN"

Jerry N on April 2023

FMI Construction Services Inc. is a Houston, Texas-based construction firm with over 16 years of experience in the construction, consultation, management, and design sectors. Our expertise encompasses both residential and commercial projects, and we are committed to delivering high-quality workmanship on all engagements. We encourage you to contact us to discuss your construction requirements.

"FMI CONSTRUCTION DESERVES A FIVE STAR RATING ON MY WALK IN BATH PROJECT. THEIR CRAFTSMEN DEMOLISHED THE SHOWER/TUB IN ONE DAY REPAIRNG LEAK DAMAGED THE TERRAZO TILE FLOORS WERE REMOVED THEN NEW PORCELAIN INSTALLED A PLYWOOD SUB FLOOR WAS REPAIRED UNDER MY UPSTAIRS FLOOR VERY PLEASED WITH OUR RESULTS. THEY KNOW HOW TO HANDLE TOUGH INSURANCE COMPANY TOO! JERRY NORMAN"

Jerry N on April 2023


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J & I Carpentry

4.73(
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J & I Carpentry

4.73(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We at J & I Carpentry pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. With more than 10 years in the business, we have not only the experience to complete the task but we also have the experience to advise our clients with what is best for them according to their needs. We are experts in our trade and we will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Molly R on April 2022

We at J & I Carpentry pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. With more than 10 years in the business, we have not only the experience to complete the task but we also have the experience to advise our clients with what is best for them according to their needs. We are experts in our trade and we will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Molly R on April 2022


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Arredondo Welding

2.75(
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Arredondo Welding

2.75(
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25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Do not hire Jose Arredondo or Arredondo Welding. I hired him to install a security number pad to my iron gate. He asked that pay for the materials keypad upfront so he could install and asked that I Zelle the money to his wife account. Unfortunately, I did. It is now been almost 3 weeks - he has not done the work, has not returned the money, and he refuses to communicate with me or my contractor."

Paul C on December 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Do not hire Jose Arredondo or Arredondo Welding. I hired him to install a security number pad to my iron gate. He asked that pay for the materials keypad upfront so he could install and asked that I Zelle the money to his wife account. Unfortunately, I did. It is now been almost 3 weeks - he has not done the work, has not returned the money, and he refuses to communicate with me or my contractor."

Paul C on December 2024


J and S Handyman Services

5.00(
2
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J and S Handyman Services

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"He did really nice job!"

Mrs. J on March 2021

We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"He did really nice job!"

Mrs. J on March 2021


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Setcon

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Setcon

4.64(
14
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

Setcon Services LLC is your trusted contractor based in Kemah, Texas Serving the Houston and surrounding areas. We have 20 years of experience and offer high quality work. Setcon is Family owned and operated. No matter how big or small your project may be, our experienced contractors and lighting artists are ready and willing to get started. We take pride in every service we offer, and you’ll never have a reason to doubt the work we leave behind. SETCON Services aims to provide unbeatable customer service during each stage of your project, from the initial quote to the final bill. Every individual customer is valuable to us, and we treat you that way. We know your home is where your heart is. You need a handyman company you can trust, and your house is in safe hands when you choose Setcon Services Caring for your home is our business! Call us today to see why we come so highly recommended!

"What a great experience working with Brandon and Brent! From hanging my Christmas lights, mounting 2 TVs and installing a ceiling fan, the final products look perfect! I canâ t say thank you enough! They also made sure they kept my house clean in every room they went into, thatâ s a big deal for me! Highly recommended!!"

Ashley C on December 2020

Setcon Services LLC is your trusted contractor based in Kemah, Texas Serving the Houston and surrounding areas. We have 20 years of experience and offer high quality work. Setcon is Family owned and operated. No matter how big or small your project may be, our experienced contractors and lighting artists are ready and willing to get started. We take pride in every service we offer, and you’ll never have a reason to doubt the work we leave behind. SETCON Services aims to provide unbeatable customer service during each stage of your project, from the initial quote to the final bill. Every individual customer is valuable to us, and we treat you that way. We know your home is where your heart is. You need a handyman company you can trust, and your house is in safe hands when you choose Setcon Services Caring for your home is our business! Call us today to see why we come so highly recommended!

"What a great experience working with Brandon and Brent! From hanging my Christmas lights, mounting 2 TVs and installing a ceiling fan, the final products look perfect! I canâ t say thank you enough! They also made sure they kept my house clean in every room they went into, thatâ s a big deal for me! Highly recommended!!"

Ashley C on December 2020


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Vhomes Co.

4.77(
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Vhomes Co.

4.77(
33
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
53 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

Transforming Homes, One Project at a Time! Whether you're dreaming of a brand-new deck, upgrading your patio, or adding extra space to your home, we bring quality craftsmanship and attention to detail to every project. Let us turn your vision into reality—on time and on budget! Please feel free to contact me with any ideas and needs.

"Very professional and excellent craftsmanship, would highly recommend to family and friends! "

Kaylee R on October 2025

Transforming Homes, One Project at a Time! Whether you're dreaming of a brand-new deck, upgrading your patio, or adding extra space to your home, we bring quality craftsmanship and attention to detail to every project. Let us turn your vision into reality—on time and on budget! Please feel free to contact me with any ideas and needs.

"Very professional and excellent craftsmanship, would highly recommend to family and friends! "

Kaylee R on October 2025


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TxQuickBids LLC

5.00(
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TxQuickBids LLC

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
265 local quotes requested

Family-owned and operated, we've built our reputation on serving Houston and its surrounding areas with integrity and passion. We're dedicated to doing things the right way, providing exceptional quality, and offering competitive pricing. Our expertise spans a broad spectrum of remodeling services, from bathroom and kitchen updates to patio makeovers, additions, roofing, concrete work, foundation repair, and exterior renovations. But what truly sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, ensuring our clients are delighted with their experience from start to finish – and beyond!

"Very quick and a good job"

Kathleen M on January 2025

Family-owned and operated, we've built our reputation on serving Houston and its surrounding areas with integrity and passion. We're dedicated to doing things the right way, providing exceptional quality, and offering competitive pricing. Our expertise spans a broad spectrum of remodeling services, from bathroom and kitchen updates to patio makeovers, additions, roofing, concrete work, foundation repair, and exterior renovations. But what truly sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, ensuring our clients are delighted with their experience from start to finish – and beyond!

"Very quick and a good job"

Kathleen M on January 2025


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MUSTANG FENCING

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MUSTANG FENCING

4.87(
119
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
351 local quotes requested

Welcome to Mustang Fencing & Gates, your #1 destination for top-quality fencing and gate solutions in the greater Houston area. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, we take pride in offering a wide range of services tailored to meet your residential & commercial fencing needs. Passed on from father to son, with a passion for craftsmanship and a dedication to providing durable fencing & gate solutions, Our family have been serving Houston, Katy, Sugarland, Richmond, Spring, Conroe, The Woodlands, Humble, Tomball, Pearland and Pasadena for 21 years. Our Services:, Wood Fences, Vinyl Fences, Chainlink Fences, Automatic Gates, Wooden Gates, Iron Gates, & Vinyl Gates Contact us today to schedule a free consultation

"If I could give zero stars, I would. We hired Mustang Fence through Angie’s List, and the entire experience has been a complete nightmare. They never finished the work, installed things incorrectly, and their communication was abysmal. Weeks would go by without a response. We called multiple times, set multiple appointments, and yet they showed up whenever they felt like it—completely ignoring scheduled times. They ripped out our old gate, left it on the property, and left holes in the wall unpatched. Screws were sticking out dangerously, and nothing felt secure. The keypad they installed never worked properly. The “0” button didn’t function, which left us locked out of our own property. For over a week, we couldn’t lock or close the gate, leaving our home exposed. Instead of fixing their defective installation, they tried to charge us an additional $750 for a worse replacement. On September 28, 2025, their manager Sam came onsite, saw firsthand that the keypad didn’t work, and admitted they weren’t “professionals” with that product. Yet he still tried to upcharge us $750 to downgrade to a basic lock. When we pressed him on why we should pay more for their own mistakes, his excuse was, “We wanted what the customer wanted.” That is not accountability. That is negligence. When asked politely to leave the property, Sam even stood in the gate to block entry. At one point, they installed a handle accessible only from the outside, leaving us forced to pry the gate open with our fingers from the inside, an outright hazard. For weeks, we waited for them to resolve these issues. Each time, they ignored scheduled appointments and came unannounced, at random times, with no respect for our time. Yes, the fence may look nice at first glance, but it is completely dysfunctional and unsafe. Mustang Fence is unprofessional, unreliable, and dishonest. They do shoddy work on their own terms, make excuses instead of taking responsibility, and treat paying customers with zero respect. This has been one of the worst contractor experiences of my life, and I strongly warn anyone: stay far away from Mustang Fence."

Michael C on October 2025

Welcome to Mustang Fencing & Gates, your #1 destination for top-quality fencing and gate solutions in the greater Houston area. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, we take pride in offering a wide range of services tailored to meet your residential & commercial fencing needs. Passed on from father to son, with a passion for craftsmanship and a dedication to providing durable fencing & gate solutions, Our family have been serving Houston, Katy, Sugarland, Richmond, Spring, Conroe, The Woodlands, Humble, Tomball, Pearland and Pasadena for 21 years. Our Services:, Wood Fences, Vinyl Fences, Chainlink Fences, Automatic Gates, Wooden Gates, Iron Gates, & Vinyl Gates Contact us today to schedule a free consultation

"If I could give zero stars, I would. We hired Mustang Fence through Angie’s List, and the entire experience has been a complete nightmare. They never finished the work, installed things incorrectly, and their communication was abysmal. Weeks would go by without a response. We called multiple times, set multiple appointments, and yet they showed up whenever they felt like it—completely ignoring scheduled times. They ripped out our old gate, left it on the property, and left holes in the wall unpatched. Screws were sticking out dangerously, and nothing felt secure. The keypad they installed never worked properly. The “0” button didn’t function, which left us locked out of our own property. For over a week, we couldn’t lock or close the gate, leaving our home exposed. Instead of fixing their defective installation, they tried to charge us an additional $750 for a worse replacement. On September 28, 2025, their manager Sam came onsite, saw firsthand that the keypad didn’t work, and admitted they weren’t “professionals” with that product. Yet he still tried to upcharge us $750 to downgrade to a basic lock. When we pressed him on why we should pay more for their own mistakes, his excuse was, “We wanted what the customer wanted.” That is not accountability. That is negligence. When asked politely to leave the property, Sam even stood in the gate to block entry. At one point, they installed a handle accessible only from the outside, leaving us forced to pry the gate open with our fingers from the inside, an outright hazard. For weeks, we waited for them to resolve these issues. Each time, they ignored scheduled appointments and came unannounced, at random times, with no respect for our time. Yes, the fence may look nice at first glance, but it is completely dysfunctional and unsafe. Mustang Fence is unprofessional, unreliable, and dishonest. They do shoddy work on their own terms, make excuses instead of taking responsibility, and treat paying customers with zero respect. This has been one of the worst contractor experiences of my life, and I strongly warn anyone: stay far away from Mustang Fence."

Michael C on October 2025


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Colony Builders Inc

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Colony Builders Inc

4.12(
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Customers say: Terrific value
279 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

Contact Colony Builders Inc in Houston, TX, for full home improvement services. Our company focuses on siding replacement, window replacement, patio covers, room additions and more. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Well, what can I say about Colony Builders? Well, this will be kind of long... but they get full marks from us. We were looking for an enclosed patio for our backyard that joins onto the house. Mainly due to the breaker box being outside and the royal pain of going outside in the pouring rain to flip the breakers every time the power goes off. We also wanted a nice place where we could make the area look nice with potted hanging plants and planter beds. We searched online at various sites including Amazon for what we wanted. The pricing of such a patio online was around the $5,000 range and the reviews were just awful due to the bad workmanship and lack of instructions, so it was there I decided to look up local building companies, and that's when Colony Builders popped onto my screen. We made an appointment online, and within a couple of days we were paid a visit by business owner Ali, who politely sat with us and from there we discussed our ideas of our vision of what we wanted. He worked with us and offered suggestions of his own for an enclosed patio. When we were done, he quoted the price, which was 4 times the amount of the shoddy kit patios we were researching earlier. Unfortunately it was out of our price range, so after he left, we thought about it for awhile before deciding we didn't need it enclosed. After contacting them again, Ali's nephew Mahdi came out to meet with us to discuss this different route. Mahdi is a born people-person and was wonderful to talk things through with. He was respectful and treated us like good friends instead of potential clients. He also understood perfectly of the changes we wanted and offered suggestions to help us save more money on the project. For instance, we have a concrete slab outside our back door. It is standard for townhomes in our area. We also wanted a tile floor on the patio which would be expensive. He offered the faux-tile stamping option, which was much cheaper. Basically stamping tile patterns into the freshly-laid concrete with different powdered colors to give the perfect illusion of tiles, which was perfect for us on a budget. From there we were certain we wanted to go ahead with the project. We decided on an open design patio on sturdy posts with a roof to match our existing roof tiles. All this on a new slab of concrete, much longer than the existing slab with a beautiful rustic mosaic tile-stamp pattern. They could even leave the existing slab in place. A deposit was asked upon agreement of a few thousand dollars up front. Our patio would cost $14,380 all up with no more to pay. Still more expensive than I would like but the craftmanship would be much better. They offer finance through Medallion which gave us the lowest interest rates, and we can even set up automatic payments online. We financed for 144 months to reduce the monthly payments but we have the option of paying more without penalties. Next step after our ideas were laid out was having the architect come over and draw up plans several days later. Madhi was also present for this. He literally was with us for every step of the way which was awesome. Plans were submitted to the HOA. Of course, they were rejected (I hate HOA's!). Apparently our HOA won't allow any structure to be built directly on to the house. So, ok. Mahdi came back over and we discussed further options for approval. The architect came out again... We planned it 3 feet from the wall instead, leaving a nice gap for the rain to fall through, but we'll figure something out later to stay dry. Also 4 posts instead of 2, as it was now free-standing. This time our second HOA rejection. We were getting frustrated at this point and were seriously thinking of scrapping the entire idea. The HOA's newest reason? The entire structure had to be at least 3 feet from the wall. Well, we thought it was! What they were talking about was the roof overhang, it would protrude closer than 3 feet to the wall. Once we redid the plans a 3rd time and kept the roof overhand 3 feet away from the wall, the project was finally approved. Within a few days the concrete guys came out to start the project, it was all happening now! They did a great job and had the slab laid within a day with the tile-stamp pattern already embossed into the concrete, it looked great! They also dug out the corners where the posts were to go, to 2 feet deep. They filled them with rebar and completely filled them with cement, these were for structural support to balance the posts. The second day, they power washed the new patio floor and weather-sealed it. Job done, and we were very happy with it. So were they, as they were often caught dancing away on our security cameras while they worked. They love their job also! A couple of days later, the framers arrived to start on the actual patio. Very quickly they put up our patio and roof tiles and did a great job. The posts themselves were fixed in place by hurricane straps, so it would withstand hurricane-force winds in a storm. The posts were sealed with James Hardy seal. Basically, the wood posts were encased in a super-strong material that protects it from the weather and rotting. It kind of resembles drywall, but much stronger. We were also told this in the planning stage, that we couldn't hang hooks or anything on it because it would crack the seal if we did. The builders would hang them for us using James Hardy nails and hardware. which they did with no worries. It turns out there was a slight miscommunication between us there. You can use normal screws in the wood after it has been sealed, it won't crack it, but can only use the James Hardy nails as they are stronger. They gave us some nails for future use if we want to add more hooks or a trellis. The builders did put a hole in our window screen, which we reported. Mahdi came out right away with a screen he had lying around the office to see if it would fit and replace the damaged one, which it didn't. A nice gesture. The next day the framers/builders finished the job and painted it to the colors of the house and it looked amazing! They also replaced our screen with a new one with no problems. Mahdi and Ali came out that day to see the final result and to make sure we were happy with it, which we were. Mahdi in particular was so helpful throughout this entire (ordeal) project, he was always there for questions and suggestions. He even showed us many ideas of designs for the patio and also the tile-stamp patterns. At no stage was there any doubt of where we all stood on the project, we were always on the same page at all times for every step of the way, and that was exactly what we needed, as this was our first real costly project, so many thanks to you Madhi, you made our life much easier! Your pleasant attitude, extreme patience and kind nature was so appreciated by us so much we can't express. Thank you to Ali too for making this project happen and for offering improvement suggestions along the way. To sum up, this was our first project and we are glad we chose Colony Builders, they work with you every step of the way and never once did they make us feel like they were pressuring us into "selling us something". I would highly recommend them for any project, they get top marks from us. By the way, they offer a 5 year warranty on the patio and base, then a 30 year manufacturers warranty on the roof. We can't argue with that, any hopefully will never need it. This patio is sturdy! Now, all we need is to find a good quality rain guard for the back door and breaker box... We will be using them again to build a small kitchen window box in the future, but that's another review for another day. Thanks again guys, you all did a great job! I have included some pictures of the finished patio, the progress with the concrete base, tile pattern and the color brand used."

Brett H on August 2023

Contact Colony Builders Inc in Houston, TX, for full home improvement services. Our company focuses on siding replacement, window replacement, patio covers, room additions and more. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Well, what can I say about Colony Builders? Well, this will be kind of long... but they get full marks from us. We were looking for an enclosed patio for our backyard that joins onto the house. Mainly due to the breaker box being outside and the royal pain of going outside in the pouring rain to flip the breakers every time the power goes off. We also wanted a nice place where we could make the area look nice with potted hanging plants and planter beds. We searched online at various sites including Amazon for what we wanted. The pricing of such a patio online was around the $5,000 range and the reviews were just awful due to the bad workmanship and lack of instructions, so it was there I decided to look up local building companies, and that's when Colony Builders popped onto my screen. We made an appointment online, and within a couple of days we were paid a visit by business owner Ali, who politely sat with us and from there we discussed our ideas of our vision of what we wanted. He worked with us and offered suggestions of his own for an enclosed patio. When we were done, he quoted the price, which was 4 times the amount of the shoddy kit patios we were researching earlier. Unfortunately it was out of our price range, so after he left, we thought about it for awhile before deciding we didn't need it enclosed. After contacting them again, Ali's nephew Mahdi came out to meet with us to discuss this different route. Mahdi is a born people-person and was wonderful to talk things through with. He was respectful and treated us like good friends instead of potential clients. He also understood perfectly of the changes we wanted and offered suggestions to help us save more money on the project. For instance, we have a concrete slab outside our back door. It is standard for townhomes in our area. We also wanted a tile floor on the patio which would be expensive. He offered the faux-tile stamping option, which was much cheaper. Basically stamping tile patterns into the freshly-laid concrete with different powdered colors to give the perfect illusion of tiles, which was perfect for us on a budget. From there we were certain we wanted to go ahead with the project. We decided on an open design patio on sturdy posts with a roof to match our existing roof tiles. All this on a new slab of concrete, much longer than the existing slab with a beautiful rustic mosaic tile-stamp pattern. They could even leave the existing slab in place. A deposit was asked upon agreement of a few thousand dollars up front. Our patio would cost $14,380 all up with no more to pay. Still more expensive than I would like but the craftmanship would be much better. They offer finance through Medallion which gave us the lowest interest rates, and we can even set up automatic payments online. We financed for 144 months to reduce the monthly payments but we have the option of paying more without penalties. Next step after our ideas were laid out was having the architect come over and draw up plans several days later. Madhi was also present for this. He literally was with us for every step of the way which was awesome. Plans were submitted to the HOA. Of course, they were rejected (I hate HOA's!). Apparently our HOA won't allow any structure to be built directly on to the house. So, ok. Mahdi came back over and we discussed further options for approval. The architect came out again... We planned it 3 feet from the wall instead, leaving a nice gap for the rain to fall through, but we'll figure something out later to stay dry. Also 4 posts instead of 2, as it was now free-standing. This time our second HOA rejection. We were getting frustrated at this point and were seriously thinking of scrapping the entire idea. The HOA's newest reason? The entire structure had to be at least 3 feet from the wall. Well, we thought it was! What they were talking about was the roof overhang, it would protrude closer than 3 feet to the wall. Once we redid the plans a 3rd time and kept the roof overhand 3 feet away from the wall, the project was finally approved. Within a few days the concrete guys came out to start the project, it was all happening now! They did a great job and had the slab laid within a day with the tile-stamp pattern already embossed into the concrete, it looked great! They also dug out the corners where the posts were to go, to 2 feet deep. They filled them with rebar and completely filled them with cement, these were for structural support to balance the posts. The second day, they power washed the new patio floor and weather-sealed it. Job done, and we were very happy with it. So were they, as they were often caught dancing away on our security cameras while they worked. They love their job also! A couple of days later, the framers arrived to start on the actual patio. Very quickly they put up our patio and roof tiles and did a great job. The posts themselves were fixed in place by hurricane straps, so it would withstand hurricane-force winds in a storm. The posts were sealed with James Hardy seal. Basically, the wood posts were encased in a super-strong material that protects it from the weather and rotting. It kind of resembles drywall, but much stronger. We were also told this in the planning stage, that we couldn't hang hooks or anything on it because it would crack the seal if we did. The builders would hang them for us using James Hardy nails and hardware. which they did with no worries. It turns out there was a slight miscommunication between us there. You can use normal screws in the wood after it has been sealed, it won't crack it, but can only use the James Hardy nails as they are stronger. They gave us some nails for future use if we want to add more hooks or a trellis. The builders did put a hole in our window screen, which we reported. Mahdi came out right away with a screen he had lying around the office to see if it would fit and replace the damaged one, which it didn't. A nice gesture. The next day the framers/builders finished the job and painted it to the colors of the house and it looked amazing! They also replaced our screen with a new one with no problems. Mahdi and Ali came out that day to see the final result and to make sure we were happy with it, which we were. Mahdi in particular was so helpful throughout this entire (ordeal) project, he was always there for questions and suggestions. He even showed us many ideas of designs for the patio and also the tile-stamp patterns. At no stage was there any doubt of where we all stood on the project, we were always on the same page at all times for every step of the way, and that was exactly what we needed, as this was our first real costly project, so many thanks to you Madhi, you made our life much easier! Your pleasant attitude, extreme patience and kind nature was so appreciated by us so much we can't express. Thank you to Ali too for making this project happen and for offering improvement suggestions along the way. To sum up, this was our first project and we are glad we chose Colony Builders, they work with you every step of the way and never once did they make us feel like they were pressuring us into "selling us something". I would highly recommend them for any project, they get top marks from us. By the way, they offer a 5 year warranty on the patio and base, then a 30 year manufacturers warranty on the roof. We can't argue with that, any hopefully will never need it. This patio is sturdy! Now, all we need is to find a good quality rain guard for the back door and breaker box... We will be using them again to build a small kitchen window box in the future, but that's another review for another day. Thanks again guys, you all did a great job! I have included some pictures of the finished patio, the progress with the concrete base, tile pattern and the color brand used."

Brett H on August 2023

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

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