"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/houston/robertson-construction-and-assoc-reviews-2690015.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"DOMICILE INC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Harry F."},"reviewBody":"From the design, permitting through building they were professional, punctual and top quality. I would easily use them again on any remodel project. Domicile has long term work working arrangement with many skilled subcontractors. The General Contractor for Domicile was present often and I never had any issues reaching him. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/houston/domicile-inc-reviews-4251135.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"290 GRASS CO","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"STEPHEN J."},"reviewBody":"290 grass chose poor installers and cheap parts for the irrigation and despite the excuses and apologies from my contact and quot;Jimmyand quot; this very small and simple system has never been right. During the initial grass removal, the crew did not take out the grass between the sidewalk and the curb. when I called and quot;Jimmyand quot; the main contact for the job, he had them follow through with it. During the installation of the irrigation systems, the subcontractor installed valves and access covers so poorly that they tilted over 30 degrees instead of being level with the grass and the unit for scheduling and monitoring failed. I called and quot;Jimmyand quot; again who made excuses for the subcontractor and sent out another subcontractor to fix the monitor and rain sensors. This subcontractor told me that there were several things wrong with the first contractor's install and that the monitoring unit was of the cheapest quality available. Jimmy agreed to buy the new monitor and pay the new subcontractor to make all repairs to my satisfaction. Weeks later, there were leaks and puddles and some of the grass died. Jimmy sent out the second subcontractor again to make repairs and install new grass where the previous grass was installed. Throughout this process, Jimmy was very polite and seemed very eager to please but missed appointments to be on the property over 6 times and offered excuses and apologies for the work and for missing appointments. Now, the valves leak every time the system is used and there are again patches of dead grass. I have waited several months before writing this review to give Jimmy every chance to make the system right and I have finally given up on 290 grass.
"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/cypress/290-grass-co-reviews-3470784.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"BTR Construction","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Janet S."},"reviewBody":"Initially, I contacted Kurt to clean the bathtub and tile for two condo rental units. We were amazed with the results of both; it is unbelievable. We had expected to totally replace the tub and tile in one unit. At the time of payment, I asked Kurt if he did other work as we needed to do some renovation on the vacant condo. It was not in good shape. My husband had recently been in the hospital. He was not in good shape. :) We needed someone who could facilitate the renovation of one unit with little to no effort from us. We were looking for someone to whom we could convey what we wanted, pick out the materials, and then not be bothered until it was done. Kurt took the job, hired the subcontractors, and the finished product is exceptional. Laminate floors were installed in over 700 square feet, stone floor was installed in the bath, and the kitchen flooring was replaced with new corner rounds throughout. The concrete slab was uneven once the old carpet had been removed, and Kurt's subcontractor leveled the floor at no additional charge for labor, only charging me for the materials. We had expected to replace the tub, but since Kurt did such a great job, we then wanted to replace the hardware; i.e., shower head, controls, and the bath tub spout. The homeowner's association for our rental units require a master plumber to do all projects on our units. Kurt's choice of plumber did an excellent job. The tile man took out the tile for the plumber to do his work and replaced it so that it is barely noticeable that the work was done. Kurt is my go-to person for the next unit that needs renovating. His subcontractors are amazing. I highly recommend Kurt to anyone who needs someone to take charge and get the job done."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/houston/btr-construction-reviews-243836.htm"},"position":10}]}
Subcontracting reviews from real Angi homeowners in Dayton, TX
Impressively Incompetent! Previous owner contracted Texan Roofing to install the roof and gutter(small section) of our house right before we purchased. Everything worked fine until water started leaking into the soffit a couple months later. I contacted Texan roofing and they could not figure...
Rodolfo D.
5.0
05/2021
The project was done in 2018 and lasted 3 to 4 months. I had a budget of $50,000 and the company was able to succeed with only$42,000. EDI Consulting had good subcontractors with timely schedules.My remodel came out looking great! Very pleased from beginning to end thank you again EV...
Dustin R.
2.0
06/2017
Sales team professional, subcontractors doing actual work poor quality. Tree root was in way of where fence post would ordinarily be placed. Instead of relocating where posts would be placed or cutting or digging tree root to secure fence posts properly, they just nailed fence to tree roots....
Jane F.
1.0
05/2016
I had scheduled an appointment for one day and the installer was late. I had to call Jason Brown to find out why he wasn't on time. The installer had to reschedule for the next day. Jason Brown sent out a shady subcontractor who did a terrible job on my tv mount. He used a mount that is too...
290 grass chose poor installers and cheap parts for the irrigation and despite the excuses and apologies from my contact and quot;Jimmyand quot; this very small and simple system has never been right. During the initial grass removal, the crew did not take out the grass between the...
Janet S.
5.0
07/2012
Initially, I contacted Kurt to clean the bathtub and tile for two condo rental units. We were amazed with the results of both; it is unbelievable. We had expected to totally replace the tub and tile in one unit. At the time of payment, I asked Kurt if he did other work as we needed to do...
Founded in 2006 Storm Guardian Generators is a Power Pro Elite sales, service and installation dealership for GENERAC Power Systems. Storm Guardian Generators is family owned and operated. We are detail oriented, from job permitting to the turnkey installation and long term preventive maintenance, we make the process as smooth as possible. We carry the complete line of portable and fully automatic generators and transfer switches for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Give us a call lets talk. 281-648-2177
"SSGE acted like a teenager wrt aftersale service. The first time I called SSGE was when then was an alarm on the system, ( a year after install) and they refused service!!! The reason per SSGE was that there was dispute during install. During the sales process, SSGE had told me that HOA approval was NOT needed. Right after installation, the HOA wanted to remove the generator, and it took me 2 weeks to sort out the issue. I paid SSGE the second half of the payment in full only after the dispute with HOA was settled in about 2 weeks.Is that a good enogh reason to not provide service?? I had to call Generac's head-quarters and they helped me trouble shoot the alarm on my system."
SAJI S on February 2025
Founded in 2006 Storm Guardian Generators is a Power Pro Elite sales, service and installation dealership for GENERAC Power Systems. Storm Guardian Generators is family owned and operated. We are detail oriented, from job permitting to the turnkey installation and long term preventive maintenance, we make the process as smooth as possible. We carry the complete line of portable and fully automatic generators and transfer switches for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Give us a call lets talk. 281-648-2177
"SSGE acted like a teenager wrt aftersale service. The first time I called SSGE was when then was an alarm on the system, ( a year after install) and they refused service!!! The reason per SSGE was that there was dispute during install. During the sales process, SSGE had told me that HOA approval was NOT needed. Right after installation, the HOA wanted to remove the generator, and it took me 2 weeks to sort out the issue. I paid SSGE the second half of the payment in full only after the dispute with HOA was settled in about 2 weeks.Is that a good enogh reason to not provide service?? I had to call Generac's head-quarters and they helped me trouble shoot the alarm on my system."
No Sales Pitch. No Price haggling. No Commissions. NOTE: We only install our manufactured systems. The simple truth is what you will get about water, the water industry and the different water treatment options available. We offer an up front and transparent way of doing business. While some companies are reluctant to give you a price on a water softener or water purification system unless they come to your home...We believe the more know and compare, the more you'll be convinced that we offer the best products and value town. So, call or email us - we'll give you prices and warranty information up front. Website is www.ilovemywater.com or email direct, [email protected]. 9 out of 10 people that talk to us, choose us and our systems. NOTE: We only install our manufactured systems.
"I purchased my first water softener and reverse osmosis water purifier 18 years ago when we first built our house. We loved both! But nothing lasts forever and both needed to be replaced. Luckily, I still had the paperwork from the original installation and I knew who to call. I received the same great service and attention as I had 18 years ago. Both the office staff and installers were extremely professional and courteous. The installers were very good about explaining everything…how the equipment worked and how to maintain it. A big plus for me, is they were very respectful of my property. They left everything clean and organized before leaving."
Butch Z on April 2025
No Sales Pitch. No Price haggling. No Commissions. NOTE: We only install our manufactured systems. The simple truth is what you will get about water, the water industry and the different water treatment options available. We offer an up front and transparent way of doing business. While some companies are reluctant to give you a price on a water softener or water purification system unless they come to your home...We believe the more know and compare, the more you'll be convinced that we offer the best products and value town. So, call or email us - we'll give you prices and warranty information up front. Website is www.ilovemywater.com or email direct, [email protected]. 9 out of 10 people that talk to us, choose us and our systems. NOTE: We only install our manufactured systems.
"I purchased my first water softener and reverse osmosis water purifier 18 years ago when we first built our house. We loved both! But nothing lasts forever and both needed to be replaced. Luckily, I still had the paperwork from the original installation and I knew who to call. I received the same great service and attention as I had 18 years ago. Both the office staff and installers were extremely professional and courteous. The installers were very good about explaining everything…how the equipment worked and how to maintain it. A big plus for me, is they were very respectful of my property. They left everything clean and organized before leaving."
Precision Power Electrical Services LLC specializes in electrical repairs, installations, and inspections in La Porte, TX. Our expert technicians handle wiring system repairs, ensuring your property is safe and efficient. We serve in La Porte, TX, Morgan's Point TX; South Houston TX; Seabrook TX; Santa Fe TX; Webster TX; and the surrounding areas. Residential Electrician, Electrical Service, Electrical Repair Service, Electrical Installation Service, Electrical Inspection Services Professional Electrical Contractor, Reliable Electrical Contractor, Affordable Electrical Contractor, Quality Electrical Contractor, Trusted Electrical Contractor For more information visit our website: https://electricianlaportetx.com/
"Great installation and communcation"
John Z on December 2024
Precision Power Electrical Services LLC specializes in electrical repairs, installations, and inspections in La Porte, TX. Our expert technicians handle wiring system repairs, ensuring your property is safe and efficient. We serve in La Porte, TX, Morgan's Point TX; South Houston TX; Seabrook TX; Santa Fe TX; Webster TX; and the surrounding areas. Residential Electrician, Electrical Service, Electrical Repair Service, Electrical Installation Service, Electrical Inspection Services Professional Electrical Contractor, Reliable Electrical Contractor, Affordable Electrical Contractor, Quality Electrical Contractor, Trusted Electrical Contractor For more information visit our website: https://electricianlaportetx.com/
24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE 40+ Years Experience We only do small jobs so we are available for everyone within 48 hours. Specialized Electrical Inspection and Maintenance Services We work closely with each client to understand their unique needs and preferences, and our commitment to customer satisfaction means we won't rest until you are 100% happy with our work. We hire veteran's and keep them working. Soon we will be a franchise and all around the country.
"John was very knowledgeable and caring about the quality of work he did."
John N on June 2025
24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE 40+ Years Experience We only do small jobs so we are available for everyone within 48 hours. Specialized Electrical Inspection and Maintenance Services We work closely with each client to understand their unique needs and preferences, and our commitment to customer satisfaction means we won't rest until you are 100% happy with our work. We hire veteran's and keep them working. Soon we will be a franchise and all around the country.
"John was very knowledgeable and caring about the quality of work he did."
Tradition Services, a family-owned business with extensive experience, offers specialized services in air conditioning, heating, commercial HVAC, plumbing, in-home generators, and air and water purification in Houston, Texas. We prioritize customer satisfaction, always going the extra mile to ensure every client is completely satisfied. Our highly skilled team stays current with the latest technology, providing reliable and efficient service to keep your home comfortable year-round. Whether it's routine maintenance, emergency repairs, or new installations, Tradition Services delivers exceptional service every time.
"Phenomenal customer service and pricing you can’t beat! From the get go of the initial set up service call to the completion of service and follow up call, it was a great experience. Will not hesitate to contact again for any plumbing issues!"
Julia H on July 2025
Tradition Services, a family-owned business with extensive experience, offers specialized services in air conditioning, heating, commercial HVAC, plumbing, in-home generators, and air and water purification in Houston, Texas. We prioritize customer satisfaction, always going the extra mile to ensure every client is completely satisfied. Our highly skilled team stays current with the latest technology, providing reliable and efficient service to keep your home comfortable year-round. Whether it's routine maintenance, emergency repairs, or new installations, Tradition Services delivers exceptional service every time.
"Phenomenal customer service and pricing you can’t beat! From the get go of the initial set up service call to the completion of service and follow up call, it was a great experience. Will not hesitate to contact again for any plumbing issues!"
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"At first the company seemed super helpful. Eric was always pleasant and seemed to be supporting us. HOWEVER, they told us that they were dealing directly with insurance and that we wouldn't need to worry about anything. Therefore no costs, no options, no explanations of services were ever given to us. When the bill came back higher than insurance would cover they assured us that Joyce was the best in the business and would get it taken care of for us. the gap ended up being $3000 out of our pocket and as far as I can tell, no genuine effort was made to come to an agreement because we would have to pay it anyway. They were not actually working for us. In addition, the whole process was frustrating because appointments were made with us, where we canceled plans and they never showed or called. They removed equipment before it was dry and then covered themselves by putting it back in. At the end of the day our house is dry as is our bank account. I DO NOT RECOMMEND!"
Kari E on May 2025
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"At first the company seemed super helpful. Eric was always pleasant and seemed to be supporting us. HOWEVER, they told us that they were dealing directly with insurance and that we wouldn't need to worry about anything. Therefore no costs, no options, no explanations of services were ever given to us. When the bill came back higher than insurance would cover they assured us that Joyce was the best in the business and would get it taken care of for us. the gap ended up being $3000 out of our pocket and as far as I can tell, no genuine effort was made to come to an agreement because we would have to pay it anyway. They were not actually working for us. In addition, the whole process was frustrating because appointments were made with us, where we canceled plans and they never showed or called. They removed equipment before it was dry and then covered themselves by putting it back in. At the end of the day our house is dry as is our bank account. I DO NOT RECOMMEND!"
Our mission is to be a plumber that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"$850.00 when all other plumbing companies were charging covid rates above $1500.00."
Jason M on February 2025
Our mission is to be a plumber that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"$850.00 when all other plumbing companies were charging covid rates above $1500.00."
FREE ESTIMATES. Bonded and Insured. 5% Discount for Military, Seniors, First Responders and Church's.
"Arrived in the small window of time just as they promised. Was able to keep my schedule for the entire day. Great job at a decent price! Will be getting my business again. Very impressed!"
Michael N on October 2024
FREE ESTIMATES. Bonded and Insured. 5% Discount for Military, Seniors, First Responders and Church's.
"Arrived in the small window of time just as they promised. Was able to keep my schedule for the entire day. Great job at a decent price! Will be getting my business again. Very impressed!"
Aberle Plumbing has been providing plumbing services to the Houston area since 1989. We are committed to giving the best service at a fair price to our customers. We do it all from drain cleaning, to repiping, even remodels, residential or commercial. Free estimates, 15% military discount, 15% Senior discount.
"Perfectly!"
Anita N on August 2021
Aberle Plumbing has been providing plumbing services to the Houston area since 1989. We are committed to giving the best service at a fair price to our customers. We do it all from drain cleaning, to repiping, even remodels, residential or commercial. Free estimates, 15% military discount, 15% Senior discount.
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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FAQs for subcontracting projects in Dayton, TX
One starting point to find a local home builder is to collect suggestions from friends and neighbors. However, it’s still wise to do some more research before you hire a builder. Read reviews to supplement any word-of-mouth recommendations. Check sources like Angi that have standards and criteria in place to screen the pros it lists can also help you find more reputable local home builders.
Yes, most states require plumbers to be licensed, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed plumber could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations.
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Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
Yes, most states require HVAC technicians to be certified, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed HVAC technician could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations.
As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:
The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi
Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
While city and state laws vary on general contractor licensing requirements, hiring an unlicensed general contractor could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local general contractor guidelines for your area.
As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:
The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi
Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
Qualified, licensed electricians will charge from $50 to $100 per hour. The cost to hire an electrician for emergency visits may range from $100 to $200 per hour because this urgent service usually takes place during off hours and may require an electrician to leave or reschedule jobs they’re currently working on. Scheduling work on holidays or during periods of high customer demand, like after a major storm, will also lead to higher rates or extra fees.
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