When it comes to furniture work in the Tri-State area, there is no name more trusted than Cutting Edge Carpenters, LLC. Owner, Sean McClenathan, is renowned throughout the region for his high quality work, attention to detail, and deep commitment to customer service. McClenathan customizes each project to suit the clients individual needs, and experienced in a number of styles, including farmhouse, rustic and modern. He handles each project himself, and boasts a particular expertise in custom tables, islands, and bar tops.
"Sean was amazing! He was flexible with his work schedule to accommodate our workday. He was reasonably priced, and professional throughout the entire project. Our project turned out amazing! I’m looking forward to hiring Sean for many projects in our home! Thanks Sean for creating the perfect seating bench for our family. We’re looking forward to the memories we’ll create using your masterpiece. Count on us to give you another call! Thanks again!"
Anthony E on May 2020
When it comes to furniture work in the Tri-State area, there is no name more trusted than Cutting Edge Carpenters, LLC. Owner, Sean McClenathan, is renowned throughout the region for his high quality work, attention to detail, and deep commitment to customer service. McClenathan customizes each project to suit the clients individual needs, and experienced in a number of styles, including farmhouse, rustic and modern. He handles each project himself, and boasts a particular expertise in custom tables, islands, and bar tops.
"Sean was amazing! He was flexible with his work schedule to accommodate our workday. He was reasonably priced, and professional throughout the entire project. Our project turned out amazing! I’m looking forward to hiring Sean for many projects in our home! Thanks Sean for creating the perfect seating bench for our family. We’re looking forward to the memories we’ll create using your masterpiece. Count on us to give you another call! Thanks again!"
Anthony E on May 2020
We H & L Home Solutions, LLC we take great pride in our experience. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 30 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
We H & L Home Solutions, LLC we take great pride in our experience. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 30 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
Our primary goal at Compass Home Improvement is to provide quality craftsmanship and products at a reasonable price. We offer services for siding, roofing, decks, carpentry, remodeling, and much more for residential and commercial properties. No project is too large or small for us. Call now. We look forward to working with you. Thanks for choosing us.
"Couldn’t be happier with our new deck from Compass Home Improvement. The craftsmanship is top notch. Chris started and ended the project within the estimated timeframe, which was very important to us. Highly recommend, and hope to work with him again!"
Alison M on March 2025
Our primary goal at Compass Home Improvement is to provide quality craftsmanship and products at a reasonable price. We offer services for siding, roofing, decks, carpentry, remodeling, and much more for residential and commercial properties. No project is too large or small for us. Call now. We look forward to working with you. Thanks for choosing us.
"Couldn’t be happier with our new deck from Compass Home Improvement. The craftsmanship is top notch. Chris started and ended the project within the estimated timeframe, which was very important to us. Highly recommend, and hope to work with him again!"
Alison M on March 2025
Welcome to Quality Carpentry Works, LLC! With over 20 years of experience, we are proudly serving Lancaster County and the surrounding areas. Here at Quality Carpentry Works, LLC, customer satisfaction is our number one priority! We aren't finished until you are pleased. Give us a call for a free estimate!
"John and his crew were the best! The communication was great and we new exactly when and what to expect and the end result is absolutely fabulous!!! Would definitely use them again and have already referred them to other family and friends."
Cliff & Janell B on January 2023
Welcome to Quality Carpentry Works, LLC! With over 20 years of experience, we are proudly serving Lancaster County and the surrounding areas. Here at Quality Carpentry Works, LLC, customer satisfaction is our number one priority! We aren't finished until you are pleased. Give us a call for a free estimate!
"John and his crew were the best! The communication was great and we new exactly when and what to expect and the end result is absolutely fabulous!!! Would definitely use them again and have already referred them to other family and friends."
Cliff & Janell B on January 2023
Were a locally owned and operated company with over 32 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in deck replacements, gutter cleaning and repair, interior trim and decorative molding installation, and a variety of related projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"I actually hired him to help a friend in Coatesville. He did great. No problems."
Jane M on December 2022
Were a locally owned and operated company with over 32 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in deck replacements, gutter cleaning and repair, interior trim and decorative molding installation, and a variety of related projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"I actually hired him to help a friend in Coatesville. He did great. No problems."
Jane M on December 2022
Gardner Landscaping is proud to be serving the area with our landscaping and design expertise! Promoting a safer and more natural form of lawn maintenance, your satisfaction is our ultimate goal. We have over 15 years of combined experience, and you can be rest assured that your project will receive the highest quality craftsmanship that only we can bring. Call us today, you will be glad you did!
"Hired them for landscaping as well as lawn maintenance. Friendly, responsive, and no hassle. Definitely would recommend to others."
Alan C on July 2016
Gardner Landscaping is proud to be serving the area with our landscaping and design expertise! Promoting a safer and more natural form of lawn maintenance, your satisfaction is our ultimate goal. We have over 15 years of combined experience, and you can be rest assured that your project will receive the highest quality craftsmanship that only we can bring. Call us today, you will be glad you did!
"Hired them for landscaping as well as lawn maintenance. Friendly, responsive, and no hassle. Definitely would recommend to others."
Alan C on July 2016
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"5 doors replaced. 1 damaged door frame taken down and replaced. One of many projects he had worked on for my family "
Erikah C on May 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"5 doors replaced. 1 damaged door frame taken down and replaced. One of many projects he had worked on for my family "
Erikah C on May 2025
We are family owned and operated since 1952, provides home repair construction services in Delaware, Montgomery and Chester Counties as well as New Jersey and have been providing residential and commercial renovations and remodeling to the surrounding community ever since. We specialize in basement remodeling and conversions, windows, garage doors, fire and water damage, and many other reliable contracting services. Let our reputation of doing whatever it takes to get your job done on time, on budget, and to your satisfaction give you peace of mind. Our engineering background means we accomplish what others say is impossible. We always focused on our client goals and delivering high value outcomes.
"In all cases he put in what he wanted, and in all cases it was a lot cheaper and WITHOUT RECEIPTS . We were charged for the upgrades but did not get them (Refused to provide receipts,even when asked repeatedly (we have texts from him saying NO RECEIPTS, NO RECEIPTS! NO RECEIPTS!). They cut a huge hole in our garage ceiling for I have no reason why. Also one in the bathroom closet. Bought cheaper toilets than the ones we chose. Became very annoyed with my wife, said he would return them but didn't and installed them anyway. This we know because they still had the identifying sticker still on it. They put the wrong flooring in. We picked one that would match the existing hallway floor. It was an upgrade so we were charged more money and they put in the cheap floor anyway. The bathroom tub was supposed to be a nice tub to go with the expensive tiles we picked. They put in the cheapest tub they could buy and refused to take it out. They then put non slip silicone strips on the bottom that makes it look even cheaper. We came to find that the reason for the strips was to hide a chip that was there. They were repeatedly told we wanted SLIDING shower doors. They purchased the cheapest one they could find with a door that opens out. We asked for power flush jet toilets. They purchased watersense toilets, got mad when we told them it was not what we wanted. Finally said they would return them but put them in anyway. They left the water sense sticker on them is how we were sure. . There were cabinets put in without spacing and as a result the doors and drawers wouldn't open without scraping against the one beside it. We had to replace and buy new ones. The countertop was installed without having a plumber come in beforehand and set up the drain, so now installation of a garbage disposal is impossible without removing the countertops and cabinets. In both bathrooms, the wall niches have mostly gray and dirty white half inch thick threshold pieces to box them out (our bath is brown based) that were cut short at the ends, then filled with gray grout as filler. They couldn't look more horrible. They were also asked to put in white grout to match the brown and white of the bathroom tiles. They put in gray. Towards the end, we asked for proof of license to contract along with receipts. They refused. We told them not to continue work until they could give us receipts and proof of license. The very next day, I came down to find workers there scrambling to finish the job they had so far taken them two months to do. We received numerous and lengthy text messages from them cursing us out, accusing us of sexual impropriety and calling us foul names until we finally had to called the police. Succinctly, this company and the persons we dealt with, Perry Panaccio and his brother Al Panaccio, are a nightmare and not people you ever want have do anything for you! I am seriously considering suing, which I have never done...it is that bad!"
roy f on March 2025
We are family owned and operated since 1952, provides home repair construction services in Delaware, Montgomery and Chester Counties as well as New Jersey and have been providing residential and commercial renovations and remodeling to the surrounding community ever since. We specialize in basement remodeling and conversions, windows, garage doors, fire and water damage, and many other reliable contracting services. Let our reputation of doing whatever it takes to get your job done on time, on budget, and to your satisfaction give you peace of mind. Our engineering background means we accomplish what others say is impossible. We always focused on our client goals and delivering high value outcomes.
"In all cases he put in what he wanted, and in all cases it was a lot cheaper and WITHOUT RECEIPTS . We were charged for the upgrades but did not get them (Refused to provide receipts,even when asked repeatedly (we have texts from him saying NO RECEIPTS, NO RECEIPTS! NO RECEIPTS!). They cut a huge hole in our garage ceiling for I have no reason why. Also one in the bathroom closet. Bought cheaper toilets than the ones we chose. Became very annoyed with my wife, said he would return them but didn't and installed them anyway. This we know because they still had the identifying sticker still on it. They put the wrong flooring in. We picked one that would match the existing hallway floor. It was an upgrade so we were charged more money and they put in the cheap floor anyway. The bathroom tub was supposed to be a nice tub to go with the expensive tiles we picked. They put in the cheapest tub they could buy and refused to take it out. They then put non slip silicone strips on the bottom that makes it look even cheaper. We came to find that the reason for the strips was to hide a chip that was there. They were repeatedly told we wanted SLIDING shower doors. They purchased the cheapest one they could find with a door that opens out. We asked for power flush jet toilets. They purchased watersense toilets, got mad when we told them it was not what we wanted. Finally said they would return them but put them in anyway. They left the water sense sticker on them is how we were sure. . There were cabinets put in without spacing and as a result the doors and drawers wouldn't open without scraping against the one beside it. We had to replace and buy new ones. The countertop was installed without having a plumber come in beforehand and set up the drain, so now installation of a garbage disposal is impossible without removing the countertops and cabinets. In both bathrooms, the wall niches have mostly gray and dirty white half inch thick threshold pieces to box them out (our bath is brown based) that were cut short at the ends, then filled with gray grout as filler. They couldn't look more horrible. They were also asked to put in white grout to match the brown and white of the bathroom tiles. They put in gray. Towards the end, we asked for proof of license to contract along with receipts. They refused. We told them not to continue work until they could give us receipts and proof of license. The very next day, I came down to find workers there scrambling to finish the job they had so far taken them two months to do. We received numerous and lengthy text messages from them cursing us out, accusing us of sexual impropriety and calling us foul names until we finally had to called the police. Succinctly, this company and the persons we dealt with, Perry Panaccio and his brother Al Panaccio, are a nightmare and not people you ever want have do anything for you! I am seriously considering suing, which I have never done...it is that bad!"
roy f on March 2025
Michael Ward's Building Basics is a general contractor and carpentry firm which has serviced Chester County and the tri-state area for over 20 years. If you are looking for a dependable and reliable company to help you with all of your home remodeling needs, look no further. We know you have a choice in Builders and we appreciate your time in considering us for your deck needs. Building Basics can help using your ideas or ours. Call Building Basics today to get your project underway!! Please visit our company website by clicking the "My Website" link at the top of the page for more information!
"Mike is highly skilled, trustworthy, and refreshingly reliable in a profession that does not always maintain that standard. In the past, we had terrible experiences with contractors; but you will not regret hiring Mike. He installed our crown and picture molding, plus moved the cable to mount the tv on the opposite side of the room. Highly recommend them and look forward to working with him on all our future projects."
jennifer k on October 2022
Michael Ward's Building Basics is a general contractor and carpentry firm which has serviced Chester County and the tri-state area for over 20 years. If you are looking for a dependable and reliable company to help you with all of your home remodeling needs, look no further. We know you have a choice in Builders and we appreciate your time in considering us for your deck needs. Building Basics can help using your ideas or ours. Call Building Basics today to get your project underway!! Please visit our company website by clicking the "My Website" link at the top of the page for more information!
"Mike is highly skilled, trustworthy, and refreshingly reliable in a profession that does not always maintain that standard. In the past, we had terrible experiences with contractors; but you will not regret hiring Mike. He installed our crown and picture molding, plus moved the cable to mount the tv on the opposite side of the room. Highly recommend them and look forward to working with him on all our future projects."
jennifer k on October 2022
Nelson and Sons Builders, experienced in all phases of construction. Family owned and operated since 1983. My sons and I specialize in custom Cedar, Trex, Pressure Treated, Zuri Decks, Porches and Ramps. We listen to make sure we achieve exactly what you want built. Our success has been a direct result of how we are dedicated to making the customer completely satisfied. Not only with our exceptional customer service, but with our excellent craftsmanship on each and every project. Give us a call today so you can have the project of your dreams come true!
"John and his sons were very professional and friendly. Our deck is a complete transformation and we are so happy to have hired Nelson and Sons for this project! We would highly recommend these guys!"
Patricia K on March 2025
Nelson and Sons Builders, experienced in all phases of construction. Family owned and operated since 1983. My sons and I specialize in custom Cedar, Trex, Pressure Treated, Zuri Decks, Porches and Ramps. We listen to make sure we achieve exactly what you want built. Our success has been a direct result of how we are dedicated to making the customer completely satisfied. Not only with our exceptional customer service, but with our excellent craftsmanship on each and every project. Give us a call today so you can have the project of your dreams come true!
"John and his sons were very professional and friendly. Our deck is a complete transformation and we are so happy to have hired Nelson and Sons for this project! We would highly recommend these guys!"
Patricia K on March 2025
A well-designed wraparound porch can significantly enhance your property's market appeal by improving curb appeal and expanding usable living space. The value increase varies based on your neighborhood, regional preferences, and how well the porch complements your home's architectural style. While you may not recoup the entire construction cost when selling, the enhanced marketability and distinctive character often make your property more attractive to potential buyers than similar homes without this feature.
While not mandatory, adding a roof to your wraparound porch provides substantial benefits, including protection from precipitation, shade during hot weather, and preservation of flooring materials. A covered porch creates a more versatile outdoor living space in various weather conditions. Though roofed structures initially cost more, they deliver greater functionality and potentially higher property value enhancement than uncovered alternatives.
Construction timelines for wraparound porches span several weeks to a few months, depending on project scope. The process begins with design and permitting phases, followed by foundation work, framing, flooring installation, and finishing details. Weather conditions, material availability, contractor scheduling, and design complexity influence the timeline. Larger porches with custom features naturally require more time than simpler, smaller projects.
Building permits are required for wraparound porch construction in most jurisdictions. These permits ensure your structure meets local building codes for structural integrity, proper attachment methods, appropriate railing heights, and other safety standards. Constructing without required permits risks potential fines, complications during future home sales, and possible removal orders. Requirements vary by location, so consulting your local building department before starting construction is essential.
The ideal flooring material depends on your specific priorities regarding appearance, maintenance requirements, durability, and budget. Traditional wood provides classic beauty but requires regular maintenance. Composite materials offer lower maintenance needs but at a higher initial cost. Concrete provides exceptional durability and minimal upkeep, but with a less traditional appearance. Your local climate conditions, expected foot traffic, and aesthetic preferences should guide your selection process rather than assuming one universal "best" option exists.