"Scott is very professional and good at what he does. Our yard used to be pitched towards our house so would get rainwater in our basement during storms. He was able to fix this by working on our yard as well as giving us a new sidewalk. We have no more flooding. Our house was built in the 1960 and the front steps needed repair. He fixed this and made it much nicer to look at. He added a concrete pad on the side of our garage, so we have a to place to park our trailer. He made a beautiful stamped concrete patio in our backyard. 2 years after doing original work he started doing a project for our neighbors and he offered to reseal our concrete patio. He is good about deadlines as well. Without a doubt he goes above and beyond. Originally, we were planning to get a professionally done paved patio. We had a new concrete sidewalk, front step refinished, concrete pad driveway extension, stamped concrete patio, and he leveled our yard for cheaper than what we were quoted for a paved patio. 10/10 I would highly recommend."
"Had a tree fall on the house on 7/3 and called for help. They sent over Devin on his way home for the holiday. He looked and said I think I can push it off without damaging the roof and did so! Quick, efficient and friendly. Will call them for future work."
"We have 9 very old large trees and a very old mobile home removed . Brice did an amazing job . He was professional great prices and did everything he said he was going to do and then some! I would highly recommend him !"
"I am so happy I found this business. They are so nice and professional, amazing at the work they do! They are always willing to even do side projects if asked. Tyler and his crew will even go above and beyond for their work. I would totally recommend these guys to anyone! Thank you so much for your hard work guys! :)"
"Josh from Sparkle Wash did a great job washing our home yesterday. He was friendly, professional and took pride in his work. You donâ t find that very often nowadays. We have used Sparkle Wash in the past years and will continue to do so in the future. Thank you Josh and Sparkle Wash Team!"
Prefab kits like a small sunroom for around $20,000 or even a basic gazebo roof for as little as $60 can save you big over professional installation. However, you lose the option for customization, and these structures tend not to last nearly as long. As for bigger projects like a deck or patio, you shouldn’t go with the DIY route unless you’re fully prepped with the tools and know-how to get it done right. Mistakes can be frustrating and costly, so choose a pro if you’re looking to eliminate your risk of error.
A sunroom may count toward your home's total square footage or living space if it meets certain conditions, which can vary by local regulations. Generally, for a sunroom to be included, it must be fully enclosed, properly insulated, and equipped with electrical access and a heating and cooling (HVAC) system, similar to a four-season room. It should also meet the same construction standards as the rest of the house. Three-season sunrooms that function more like enclosed porches typically do not count toward the total square footage and are considered exterior living space.
A solarium is a luxury addition to a home and can be an excellent breakfast area or reading space, but that doesn't mean there aren't disadvantages. For one, since the room is made of glass it can look dirty very quickly. Another disadvantage is solariums are notoriously hard to balance temperature and will most likely significantly increase your heating and air conditioning bill. Unlike a greenhouse addition to a house, a solarium won’t help you grow as many plants.
A professional can design and construct sunrooms or patio enclosures that meet structural standards, optimize environmental conditions, and integrate seamlessly with existing architecture. This ensures the project enhances home value and provides long-term enjoyment.
If you want to hire a professional to build a screened-in porch, a local sunroom or porch contractor is your best bet. If you can't find a local sunroom builder, another option is to consider hiring a general contractor to perform the work.
If you're handy, you may consider building the porch yourself. Before you do so, make sure you understand the local permit requirements and building codes so that you don't have any problems with the safety or structure of the porch.
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