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All State Siding & Windows

4.92(
59
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All State Siding & Windows

4.92(
59
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
1999 years of experience

For almost five decades, Allstate Siding & Windows has been rocking the home remodeling scene in Houston and the Texan Gulf Coast! We're USA-obsessed and take pride in relentlessly installing the best products we can find; from James Hardie Siding, LP SmartSide Siding, Mastic Vinyl Siding, NT Windows, VistaMark Windows, Don Young Windows, Neuma Doors and Therma Tru Doors. Do you want to trim down your energy bills, or maybe jazz up your homes curb appeal? We've got your back! Our mission is to not only provide top-notch products but also meaningful connections with our customers. Let your home beautification begin, by calling us today!

"Great to deal with!"

Kole C on April 2024

For almost five decades, Allstate Siding & Windows has been rocking the home remodeling scene in Houston and the Texan Gulf Coast! We're USA-obsessed and take pride in relentlessly installing the best products we can find; from James Hardie Siding, LP SmartSide Siding, Mastic Vinyl Siding, NT Windows, VistaMark Windows, Don Young Windows, Neuma Doors and Therma Tru Doors. Do you want to trim down your energy bills, or maybe jazz up your homes curb appeal? We've got your back! Our mission is to not only provide top-notch products but also meaningful connections with our customers. Let your home beautification begin, by calling us today!

"Great to deal with!"

Kole C on April 2024


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Sunrise Glass Tinting

4.76(
397
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Approved Pro

Sunrise Glass Tinting

4.76(
397
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
2007 years of experience

Sunrise Glass Tinting is a full-service window covering company that specializes in Window Tinting and Solar Screens plus Insect Screens.SunTek Window Films are one of the best types for window tint on the market.The premium tint is called Ultra Vision it only blocks 50% or 60% of the light while blocking 93% of the infared heat.We also carry darker and more reflective window tint to lower your utility bills.The Solar Screens are custom fit and installed on the exterior of the window to block the heat and glare.Our Insect Screens only cover the bottom of the window where the window opens to allow you to open the window and let the fresh air in.Sunrise Glass Tinting can make these screens and have them installed with in one day.We have satisfied hundreds of Service Magic customers over the last few years.Please call Doug Conner at 832-890-6153 to get a free in home or office estimate for your energy saving products.We offer discounts on most jobs to keep our hard workers busy all year.

"The job was done quickly and efficiently."

Kathy B on September 2025

Sunrise Glass Tinting is a full-service window covering company that specializes in Window Tinting and Solar Screens plus Insect Screens.SunTek Window Films are one of the best types for window tint on the market.The premium tint is called Ultra Vision it only blocks 50% or 60% of the light while blocking 93% of the infared heat.We also carry darker and more reflective window tint to lower your utility bills.The Solar Screens are custom fit and installed on the exterior of the window to block the heat and glare.Our Insect Screens only cover the bottom of the window where the window opens to allow you to open the window and let the fresh air in.Sunrise Glass Tinting can make these screens and have them installed with in one day.We have satisfied hundreds of Service Magic customers over the last few years.Please call Doug Conner at 832-890-6153 to get a free in home or office estimate for your energy saving products.We offer discounts on most jobs to keep our hard workers busy all year.

"The job was done quickly and efficiently."

Kathy B on September 2025


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Power Home Remodeling

4.63(
483
)
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Power Home Remodeling

4.63(
483
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
1992 years of experience

Does your home need replacement windows that are high-quality, energy-efficient, and come with a lifetime warranty? We're the nation's largest full-service exterior home remodeler and over 1000 lifetime Angi Super Service Awards. We can help transform your house into the beautiful and cost-effective home you've always dreamed of. At Power, you'll love our friendly, knowledgeable, and professional remodeling consultants and be delighted by our top-rated installation process. But don't take it from us. We've served over 1,000,000 customers across the U.S earning a 95% overall satisfaction rating. For a free, no-obligation estimate, call: (610) 990-4243 or visit https://powerhrg.com/project-quote/.

"At first I rated them a 5 but they had me put in a review before the job was even completed. They used old tarp from previous jobs. There were debris all over my bedding and furniture from the old plastic tarp. If they needed new tarp I would supply them. Who knows what the previous projects had in their homes. I didn't notice till after they left. Yes, you definitely will need to vacuum. Which I expected, but not having to wash all bedding and vacuum furniture. The windows look good, but it's so much cleaning afterwards. So when they say you'll never notice they were there. Was not true at all. One of my bushes in the front were also damaged and trampled on."

Phetdara P on October 2025

Does your home need replacement windows that are high-quality, energy-efficient, and come with a lifetime warranty? We're the nation's largest full-service exterior home remodeler and over 1000 lifetime Angi Super Service Awards. We can help transform your house into the beautiful and cost-effective home you've always dreamed of. At Power, you'll love our friendly, knowledgeable, and professional remodeling consultants and be delighted by our top-rated installation process. But don't take it from us. We've served over 1,000,000 customers across the U.S earning a 95% overall satisfaction rating. For a free, no-obligation estimate, call: (610) 990-4243 or visit https://powerhrg.com/project-quote/.

"At first I rated them a 5 but they had me put in a review before the job was even completed. They used old tarp from previous jobs. There were debris all over my bedding and furniture from the old plastic tarp. If they needed new tarp I would supply them. Who knows what the previous projects had in their homes. I didn't notice till after they left. Yes, you definitely will need to vacuum. Which I expected, but not having to wash all bedding and vacuum furniture. The windows look good, but it's so much cleaning afterwards. So when they say you'll never notice they were there. Was not true at all. One of my bushes in the front were also damaged and trampled on."

Phetdara P on October 2025


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REL Services

5.00(
13
)
Approved Pro

REL Services

5.00(
13
)
Approved Pro
2022 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

REL Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"We recently had new wood floors installed in our home, and the entire process was smooth and stress-free. The team was punctual, professional, and paid close attention to detail from start to finish. They helped us choose the right type of wood, completed the installation on schedule, and the craftsmanship is excellent. The floors look beautiful and completely transformed the space. We?re very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them to others."

Rachel M on May 2025

REL Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"We recently had new wood floors installed in our home, and the entire process was smooth and stress-free. The team was punctual, professional, and paid close attention to detail from start to finish. They helped us choose the right type of wood, completed the installation on schedule, and the craftsmanship is excellent. The floors look beautiful and completely transformed the space. We?re very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them to others."

Rachel M on May 2025


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Window World of Houston

4.32(
168
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Approved Pro

Window World of Houston

4.32(
168
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
2004 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Window World of Houston is a family-owned and operated business and believes home improvement should be a simple, stress-free process. We focus on customer service and product quality, helping homeowners throughout the greater Houston area achieve their renovation goals. From premium replacement windows to exterior doors to siding, all of our products offer superior energy efficiency, endless comfort, and help lower utility bills all year round. Contact us today to schedule your free in-home estimate!

"UTTER INCOMPETENCE!!!!!!!!!! 11/25/2025 - UPDATE: THE INCOMPETENCE CONTINUES. A MONTH LATER OF PROMISES - which basically is just Window World Houston speak for LIES! - The shoddy work has still not been fixed. The lies continue. After a month of promises, the door should have been installed today, and YET AGAIN, another lie, they suddenly are not able to do it today. Considering I bought and paid for this door 6 months ago, and they couldn't write down on the order what I asked for, they tried to tell me they can paint the CUSTOM DOOR, because who wants what they ordered, right? Now, they have been telling me the door would be installed on November 2nd, yet it is NOVEMBER 25th, and I am no closer to getting my door. STAY AWAY FROM THESE INCOMPETENT IDIOTS!!!!!!!!!!! Literally go ANYWHERE but to them. Funny how they have a 1.3-star rating on YELP and other review sites, yet a 4.7-star rating on Google. PLEASE LOOK AT THE OTHER REVIEWS - save yourself from dealing with them. Curren"

Karel W on November 2025

Window World of Houston is a family-owned and operated business and believes home improvement should be a simple, stress-free process. We focus on customer service and product quality, helping homeowners throughout the greater Houston area achieve their renovation goals. From premium replacement windows to exterior doors to siding, all of our products offer superior energy efficiency, endless comfort, and help lower utility bills all year round. Contact us today to schedule your free in-home estimate!

"UTTER INCOMPETENCE!!!!!!!!!! 11/25/2025 - UPDATE: THE INCOMPETENCE CONTINUES. A MONTH LATER OF PROMISES - which basically is just Window World Houston speak for LIES! - The shoddy work has still not been fixed. The lies continue. After a month of promises, the door should have been installed today, and YET AGAIN, another lie, they suddenly are not able to do it today. Considering I bought and paid for this door 6 months ago, and they couldn't write down on the order what I asked for, they tried to tell me they can paint the CUSTOM DOOR, because who wants what they ordered, right? Now, they have been telling me the door would be installed on November 2nd, yet it is NOVEMBER 25th, and I am no closer to getting my door. STAY AWAY FROM THESE INCOMPETENT IDIOTS!!!!!!!!!!! Literally go ANYWHERE but to them. Funny how they have a 1.3-star rating on YELP and other review sites, yet a 4.7-star rating on Google. PLEASE LOOK AT THE OTHER REVIEWS - save yourself from dealing with them. Curren"

Karel W on November 2025


Mr. Glass & Mirror

4.50(
18
)
Approved Pro

Mr. Glass & Mirror

4.50(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
2006 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

HOUSTON FRAMELESS SHOWER DOORS & MIRRORS HOUSTON, TX (metro area) PLEASE VISIT OUR NEW SHOWROOM LOCATED IN HOUSTON! WE’LL BEAT ANY COMPETITIVE QUOTE!!! 100% LIFETIME WARRANTY ON SHOWERGUARD! Over 10 years of experience in the Houston area! Our company has been installing custom shower doors, custom mirrors and doing re-glazes (glass window repair) in a very successful and safe manner for over a decade. We design and install high quality shower enclosures, custom fit for your old shower space. Our main goal is to satisfy our customers by providing them the best quality product and outstanding service at a very affordable price. Mr. Glass & Mirror offers a great selection of products and services to meet the glass needs of every customer. Houston Frameless Shower Doors | Frameless Shower Doors Houston | Houston Shower Door Installer | Best Price Guarantee Frameless Shower Doors Houston | MrGlassMirror.com Some of these services include: Custom Shower Doors (Frameless & Framed) Custom Mirrors Window Replacement Solar Screens Glass Repair Sliding patio doors Commercial glass Office partition glass Our honesty, integrity, reliability and competitive prices have given us a great reputation in the Houston market and have left customers with the desire to hire us again and again. Our professional staff is here to help you. Please contact us if you have any questions or to request a free quote. We offer lifetime warranty on ShowerGuard. Call today and schedule a FREE estimate with one of our shower door technicians! 281-227-9932

"Very fast, easy transaction"

Joy W on May 2025

HOUSTON FRAMELESS SHOWER DOORS & MIRRORS HOUSTON, TX (metro area) PLEASE VISIT OUR NEW SHOWROOM LOCATED IN HOUSTON! WE’LL BEAT ANY COMPETITIVE QUOTE!!! 100% LIFETIME WARRANTY ON SHOWERGUARD! Over 10 years of experience in the Houston area! Our company has been installing custom shower doors, custom mirrors and doing re-glazes (glass window repair) in a very successful and safe manner for over a decade. We design and install high quality shower enclosures, custom fit for your old shower space. Our main goal is to satisfy our customers by providing them the best quality product and outstanding service at a very affordable price. Mr. Glass & Mirror offers a great selection of products and services to meet the glass needs of every customer. Houston Frameless Shower Doors | Frameless Shower Doors Houston | Houston Shower Door Installer | Best Price Guarantee Frameless Shower Doors Houston | MrGlassMirror.com Some of these services include: Custom Shower Doors (Frameless & Framed) Custom Mirrors Window Replacement Solar Screens Glass Repair Sliding patio doors Commercial glass Office partition glass Our honesty, integrity, reliability and competitive prices have given us a great reputation in the Houston market and have left customers with the desire to hire us again and again. Our professional staff is here to help you. Please contact us if you have any questions or to request a free quote. We offer lifetime warranty on ShowerGuard. Call today and schedule a FREE estimate with one of our shower door technicians! 281-227-9932

"Very fast, easy transaction"

Joy W on May 2025


"Did not start yet will be in November "

Gisele S on October 2025

Replacement Window Installation, Replacement Patio Door Installation, Replacement Entry Door Installation

"Did not start yet will be in November "

Gisele S on October 2025


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Statewide Remodeling, Inc. of Houston

4.19(
94
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Approved Pro

Statewide Remodeling, Inc. of Houston

4.19(
94
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1994 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Statewide Remodeling's unsurpassed commitment to customer service has repeatedly earned the coveted Consumers Choice Award for the past 10 years straight. Statewide has also been named Service Provider of the Year by multiple large retail establishments over the past 10 years. We have offices and showrooms in Dallas, Plano, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio to accommodate our 40,000+ customers. We offer our customers workmanship guarantees for as long as they own their homes and also a money-back satisfaction guarantee in writing. When you want to improve the beauty and overall efficiency of your home, trust the experts at Statewide Remodeling. We're a locally owned and nationally ranked remodeling company.ally ranked remodeling company.

"NA"

Abega S on January 2025

Statewide Remodeling's unsurpassed commitment to customer service has repeatedly earned the coveted Consumers Choice Award for the past 10 years straight. Statewide has also been named Service Provider of the Year by multiple large retail establishments over the past 10 years. We have offices and showrooms in Dallas, Plano, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio to accommodate our 40,000+ customers. We offer our customers workmanship guarantees for as long as they own their homes and also a money-back satisfaction guarantee in writing. When you want to improve the beauty and overall efficiency of your home, trust the experts at Statewide Remodeling. We're a locally owned and nationally ranked remodeling company.ally ranked remodeling company.

"NA"

Abega S on January 2025


Sears Home Improvement - Doors and Windows

4.05(
53
)
Approved Pro

Sears Home Improvement - Doors and Windows

4.05(
53
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
1893 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Transform Home Improvements has been helping homeowners turn their improvement dreams into reality for more than 20 years. We provide a complete siding solution, from selecting and ordering materials to installation and beyond with expert, dedicated support every step of the way. Our vinyl siding features weather resistant, easy-maintenance wood grain texture panels, and comes in a variety of colors. Offering robust financing options* and a full catalog of selections to meet every budget, schedule your no-obligation in-home consult to see just how affordable new, high-quality siding can be. Every project comes with our satisfaction guarantee and applicable multi-year warranties. Make this your easiest improvement project yet with Transform Home Improvements. *Restrictions may apply.

"Salesman's lied about project"

Eric B on August 2025

Transform Home Improvements has been helping homeowners turn their improvement dreams into reality for more than 20 years. We provide a complete siding solution, from selecting and ordering materials to installation and beyond with expert, dedicated support every step of the way. Our vinyl siding features weather resistant, easy-maintenance wood grain texture panels, and comes in a variety of colors. Offering robust financing options* and a full catalog of selections to meet every budget, schedule your no-obligation in-home consult to see just how affordable new, high-quality siding can be. Every project comes with our satisfaction guarantee and applicable multi-year warranties. Make this your easiest improvement project yet with Transform Home Improvements. *Restrictions may apply.

"Salesman's lied about project"

Eric B on August 2025


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Colony Builders Inc

4.12(
25
)
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Colony Builders Inc

4.12(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
1987 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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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