Serving Alva, FL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Superb job for this screen enclosure. Christmas gift for my father-in-law and turned out spectacular"
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Serving Alva, FL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We recently used this screen company for our pool enclosure and could not be happier with the results. From the initial consultation to the final installation, the entire process was smooth, professional, and effcient. The crew arrived on time, worked digently, and paid close attention to detail. The enclosure looks fantastic! If you are looking for quality workmanship and reliable service I highly recommend them!"
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Serving Alva, FL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Jim and his team were knowledgeable, shared advice and plans. Very friendly, efficient - had much of the pool enclosure already built offsite to speed up the build."
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Serving Alva, FL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Job included Seamless Gutters, Downspouts, Soffit, & Metal facia to cover bare wood. Everything completed same day as started."
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Serving Alva, FL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"My closet pocket doors needed repair. Obet contacted me. Gave me an estimate on Monday and did the job today. Excellent job done! Very prompt and professional."
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Serving Alva, FL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"They did a nice job of contacting me for purposes of the bid, and then getting the work done on the seams. I have not yet been able to see if the repair and patch worked given no rain yet, but expect they did a nice job. Will update after we verify this patching job worked!"
Serving Alva, FL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1997
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"When I first heard about Lightning Aluminum, I was a little doubtful. When I met Mike Diaz, he was the best contractor that I spoke to, along with being the lowest price by several thousands of dollars. The kicker was that he did not want any money until all the materials and his tools were on site. I have never seen a crew work as hard or as fast as Mike Diaz’s crew. Mike was on site and working as hard or even harder than anyone else. The quality of construction was the best!! My old screen enclosure, pre-Hurricane Andrew had to come down and a new one built from scratch. This was a difficult job because it was 2500 square feet under screen but there are different levels and widths. It was not an easy, straightforward job. Mike Diaz from Lightning Aluminum did a perfect job!! I could not be happier with his work. Someone reading this may ask what were the negatives. I can truthfully say there were none. That is very, very rare in Naples, Fl. Pat O’Mara"
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Serving Alva, FL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Dane installed 2 chandeliers for us, he did a professional quality job, was on time and was a pleasure to talk to. I definitely recommend his services."
Serving Alva, FL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Top service from the team at Kovacs General Repair LLC!! My call was returned quickly and their service was excellent! I will be calling them for future work as needed!!"
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Serving Alva, FL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Bill did a wonderful job on our recent renovation. He arrived everyday and worked diligently until the job was done. We will be calling him again for future work."
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