Family-owned and operated, we've built our reputation on serving Houston and its surrounding areas with integrity and passion. We're dedicated to doing things the right way, providing exceptional quality, and offering competitive pricing. Our expertise spans a broad spectrum of remodeling services, from bathroom and kitchen updates to patio makeovers, additions, roofing, concrete work, foundation repair, and exterior renovations. But what truly sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, ensuring our clients are delighted with their experience from start to finish – and beyond!
"Very quick and a good job"
Kathleen M on January 2025
Family-owned and operated, we've built our reputation on serving Houston and its surrounding areas with integrity and passion. We're dedicated to doing things the right way, providing exceptional quality, and offering competitive pricing. Our expertise spans a broad spectrum of remodeling services, from bathroom and kitchen updates to patio makeovers, additions, roofing, concrete work, foundation repair, and exterior renovations. But what truly sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, ensuring our clients are delighted with their experience from start to finish – and beyond!
"Very quick and a good job"
Kathleen M on January 2025
SJ Restoration, LLC is a Houston-based remodeling company dedicated to transforming your home into a haven. With a team of skilled professionals and a passion for quality, we deliver exceptional craftsmanship and personalized service. As a family and veteran-owned business, we understand the importance of trust and reliability. Experience the difference of SJ Restoration today. We also offer Discounts to Our Service Men & Women, Veterans, First Responders, Teachers, and Seniors. We love our community and those who service and serviced us. God Bless
"I am so happy and pleased that I chose SJ Restorations; not only did he deliver, he was also very easy to communicate with. I had initially had flooring done by a different contractor that hadn't done a good job but Rich even over the phone told me that he could take care of my problem areas. We made an appointment for him to do his assessment, he gave me the time frame of expected completion which was just a couple of days and was done before that. He even went beyond what he was requested to do to let me know about other services needed at which he could provide. I will definitely use SJ Restorations in the future and would refer others to do the same."
Takina B on March 2025
SJ Restoration, LLC is a Houston-based remodeling company dedicated to transforming your home into a haven. With a team of skilled professionals and a passion for quality, we deliver exceptional craftsmanship and personalized service. As a family and veteran-owned business, we understand the importance of trust and reliability. Experience the difference of SJ Restoration today. We also offer Discounts to Our Service Men & Women, Veterans, First Responders, Teachers, and Seniors. We love our community and those who service and serviced us. God Bless
"I am so happy and pleased that I chose SJ Restorations; not only did he deliver, he was also very easy to communicate with. I had initially had flooring done by a different contractor that hadn't done a good job but Rich even over the phone told me that he could take care of my problem areas. We made an appointment for him to do his assessment, he gave me the time frame of expected completion which was just a couple of days and was done before that. He even went beyond what he was requested to do to let me know about other services needed at which he could provide. I will definitely use SJ Restorations in the future and would refer others to do the same."
Takina B on March 2025
RENOVAT, LLC is a locally-owned, family-operated design-build firm catering to the needs of Houston, Texas, and its neighboring regions please call today for a free consultation (281) 643-8523. With a rich history spanning over two decades in the industry, we specialize in delivering top-notch residential and architectural, design, construction, and remodeling solutions. Our expertise extends to various areas, including kitchens, bathrooms, home additions, new builds, electrical, mechanical, plumbing services, premium custom cabinetry, concrete driveways and sidewalks as well as custom concrete requests, outdoor projects, and more. RENOVAT, LLC is a comprehensive general contracting company offering a wide range of services in the residential sector. Whether you have small-scale, mid-sized, or large projects, we're here to support you from project inception through every construction phase until its successful completion.
"The Renovat team replaced the front door and added a security door on my house. They did a superb job in handling the entire process from start to finish. I am very pleased with the final results and highly recommend them for any remodeling or home improvement projects. I will definitely contact them for my next project."
Jeanette L on July 2024
RENOVAT, LLC is a locally-owned, family-operated design-build firm catering to the needs of Houston, Texas, and its neighboring regions please call today for a free consultation (281) 643-8523. With a rich history spanning over two decades in the industry, we specialize in delivering top-notch residential and architectural, design, construction, and remodeling solutions. Our expertise extends to various areas, including kitchens, bathrooms, home additions, new builds, electrical, mechanical, plumbing services, premium custom cabinetry, concrete driveways and sidewalks as well as custom concrete requests, outdoor projects, and more. RENOVAT, LLC is a comprehensive general contracting company offering a wide range of services in the residential sector. Whether you have small-scale, mid-sized, or large projects, we're here to support you from project inception through every construction phase until its successful completion.
"The Renovat team replaced the front door and added a security door on my house. They did a superb job in handling the entire process from start to finish. I am very pleased with the final results and highly recommend them for any remodeling or home improvement projects. I will definitely contact them for my next project."
Jeanette L on July 2024
Home Masters Remodeling Company At Home Masters, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional remodeling experiences that exceed our clients' expectations. With years of expertise and a passion for quality craftsmanship, our team transforms homes into stunning, functional spaces that reflect our clients' unique styles. *Our Mission* To provide top-notch remodeling services, building long-term relationships with our clients through trust, communication, and unparalleled customer service. *Our Services* - Kitchen and bathroom remodels - Home additions and expansions - Roofing and siding installations - Flooring and painting services - Outdoor living spaces, including patios and decks *What Sets Us Apart* - Personalized attention to detail - Expert craftsmanship and quality materials - Timely project completion and budget management - Open communication and transparent processes - Warranty-backed workmanship and materials *Get Started Today!* Ready to transform your home? Contact us to schedule a consultation and let's bring your vision to life!
"good work nice people workin, Sam was nice and frindly"
Ernest H on May 2025
Home Masters Remodeling Company At Home Masters, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional remodeling experiences that exceed our clients' expectations. With years of expertise and a passion for quality craftsmanship, our team transforms homes into stunning, functional spaces that reflect our clients' unique styles. *Our Mission* To provide top-notch remodeling services, building long-term relationships with our clients through trust, communication, and unparalleled customer service. *Our Services* - Kitchen and bathroom remodels - Home additions and expansions - Roofing and siding installations - Flooring and painting services - Outdoor living spaces, including patios and decks *What Sets Us Apart* - Personalized attention to detail - Expert craftsmanship and quality materials - Timely project completion and budget management - Open communication and transparent processes - Warranty-backed workmanship and materials *Get Started Today!* Ready to transform your home? Contact us to schedule a consultation and let's bring your vision to life!
"good work nice people workin, Sam was nice and frindly"
Ernest H on May 2025
Sunny Houston Remodeling - serving commercial and residential clients since 2004. We offer a variety of tile, floor and countertop for installations and repairs, providing different options such as Granite, Marble, Quartz, Quartzite countertops and backsplash and Limestone, Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass, Mosaic tiles for your kitchen, bathroom, floors and other areas including patio and outdoor spaces.
"The process went smoothly."
Ben B on January 2025
Sunny Houston Remodeling - serving commercial and residential clients since 2004. We offer a variety of tile, floor and countertop for installations and repairs, providing different options such as Granite, Marble, Quartz, Quartzite countertops and backsplash and Limestone, Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass, Mosaic tiles for your kitchen, bathroom, floors and other areas including patio and outdoor spaces.
"The process went smoothly."
Ben B on January 2025
Our story began over two decades ago when my father, a seasoned contractor, decided to turn his passion for home renovation into a family business. With over 30 years of industry experience, he laid the foundation for Starz Home Remodeling. His knowledge and expertise became the cornerstone of our company's success. We understood early on that to thrive in this competitive market, we needed to continuously improve our skills and stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in the home renovation industry. Our commitment to lifelong learning and professional development has enabled us to provide innovative solutions to our customers, transforming their homes into beautiful and functional spaces. Exceptional Customer Service and Quality Craftsmanship At Starz Home Remodeling, exceptional customer service and top-notch quality are not just buzzwords; they are the core of our business philosophy. We treat every project as if it were our own home, striving to exceed our customers' expectations in every way. Our team of skilled craftsmen takes immense pride in their work. Whether it's a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, or a full home makeover, we approach each project with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional quality. We believe that quality craftsmanship is not just about aesthetics but also about ensuring the longevity and functionality of our renovations.
"Great work and service! We will ise again"
Alan G on April 2025
Our story began over two decades ago when my father, a seasoned contractor, decided to turn his passion for home renovation into a family business. With over 30 years of industry experience, he laid the foundation for Starz Home Remodeling. His knowledge and expertise became the cornerstone of our company's success. We understood early on that to thrive in this competitive market, we needed to continuously improve our skills and stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in the home renovation industry. Our commitment to lifelong learning and professional development has enabled us to provide innovative solutions to our customers, transforming their homes into beautiful and functional spaces. Exceptional Customer Service and Quality Craftsmanship At Starz Home Remodeling, exceptional customer service and top-notch quality are not just buzzwords; they are the core of our business philosophy. We treat every project as if it were our own home, striving to exceed our customers' expectations in every way. Our team of skilled craftsmen takes immense pride in their work. Whether it's a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, or a full home makeover, we approach each project with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional quality. We believe that quality craftsmanship is not just about aesthetics but also about ensuring the longevity and functionality of our renovations.
"Great work and service! We will ise again"
Alan G on April 2025
We specialize in full kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, general home renovations, and custom home builds. Our main priority is for our customers to be completely happy with the end product. That is why we pay attention to every single detail throughout the build so we can deliver top quality craftsmanship.
"Barrios Construction is amazing, we had a vision on the interior update of our home , they not only got the vision , but went far beyond and made it amazing!!! We have future plans that only Barrios Construction will do…"
Steve N on May 2025
We specialize in full kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, general home renovations, and custom home builds. Our main priority is for our customers to be completely happy with the end product. That is why we pay attention to every single detail throughout the build so we can deliver top quality craftsmanship.
"Barrios Construction is amazing, we had a vision on the interior update of our home , they not only got the vision , but went far beyond and made it amazing!!! We have future plans that only Barrios Construction will do…"
Steve N on May 2025
When hurricane Ike hit in 2008, some people I had met and had became friends with received serious damage to their home. I had previously done work for them with another company. My friends encouraged me to start my own business so that I could personally do the work for them. It was a big step, but with their support and the support of my family it seemed like the thing to do. It was a tough start but after 14 years we are still at it, and business gets better every year. We are general contractors now and do full kitchen and bath remodels as well as hardwood and tile flooring, additions, flood remediation, drywall repair, fencing and everything in between. We provide creative ideas for those tricky projects or tight budgets. Frazier's Remodeling & Home Repair LLC strives for the highest quality of work and cleanliness, with reliable & dependable respect for you and your home.
"We hired Frazier’s Home Repair as our General Contractor for our master bath renovation and were thoroughly impressed. Chris provided feedback on our wall/tile/quartz choices, sharing his knowledge for us to make the best decisions. His crew went above and beyond each day to make the process as stress-free as possible; keeping the demo area tidy and updating us with the progress of other contractors arriving throughout the week. We will definitely hire Chris and his team again! Work Performed: Performed entire bath demolition (including sunk-in jacuzzi tub), installed all bath plumbing, enlarged existing window & quartz windowsill, installed new vanity mirror, installed quartz countertop, installed clear frameless shower and new floor/wall tile. Installed new stand-alone bathtub. Installed floor ceramic tile and 5.5” base boards."
Duane M on June 2020
When hurricane Ike hit in 2008, some people I had met and had became friends with received serious damage to their home. I had previously done work for them with another company. My friends encouraged me to start my own business so that I could personally do the work for them. It was a big step, but with their support and the support of my family it seemed like the thing to do. It was a tough start but after 14 years we are still at it, and business gets better every year. We are general contractors now and do full kitchen and bath remodels as well as hardwood and tile flooring, additions, flood remediation, drywall repair, fencing and everything in between. We provide creative ideas for those tricky projects or tight budgets. Frazier's Remodeling & Home Repair LLC strives for the highest quality of work and cleanliness, with reliable & dependable respect for you and your home.
"We hired Frazier’s Home Repair as our General Contractor for our master bath renovation and were thoroughly impressed. Chris provided feedback on our wall/tile/quartz choices, sharing his knowledge for us to make the best decisions. His crew went above and beyond each day to make the process as stress-free as possible; keeping the demo area tidy and updating us with the progress of other contractors arriving throughout the week. We will definitely hire Chris and his team again! Work Performed: Performed entire bath demolition (including sunk-in jacuzzi tub), installed all bath plumbing, enlarged existing window & quartz windowsill, installed new vanity mirror, installed quartz countertop, installed clear frameless shower and new floor/wall tile. Installed new stand-alone bathtub. Installed floor ceramic tile and 5.5” base boards."
Duane M on June 2020
We specialize in all phases of construction. Our specialty is in new construction but we can assist in remodeling your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, pools 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!
"Excellence is in this company and every project that they take on !!! They are very professional and they provide quality work. I love how my project turned out !!!"
NIKKI G on March 2024
We specialize in all phases of construction. Our specialty is in new construction but we can assist in remodeling your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, pools 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!
"Excellence is in this company and every project that they take on !!! They are very professional and they provide quality work. I love how my project turned out !!!"
NIKKI G on March 2024
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
Yes, if accessibility is a priority, installing a home elevator is often a better choice than a stair lift. Elevators allow for the safe transport of people, items, and mobility equipment like walkers or wheelchairs between floors. While stair lifts are less expensive and easier to install, they don't accommodate mobility equipment, which can limit independence for those with reduced mobility.
Installing a home elevator takes between two and four weeks from the start of site preparation to the final inspection, depending on the complexity of your project and any specific modifications needed for your home. More complex installations that require significant structural adjustments can extend the timeline to several weeks or even months. Always consult with professional installers to get a detailed schedule tailored to your project requirements.
Regular maintenance is essential to ensure your elevator's safety and longevity. With proper care, your home elevator can remain operational for decades. Cable-driven models require cable replacement every five years to meet safety standards. Regular professional service and scheduled inspections address wear and tear, ensuring your elevator performs reliably over its lifespan.
Choosing an elevator type depends on your priorities. If you want to add a luxurious feature to your home, a glass, vacuum-powered, pneumatic elevator might be the right choice. If accessibility in a smaller home is a bigger concern, a simple vertical lift platform may be best. If you're retrofitting, a shaftless elevator or gearless traction elevator might be the best option.
Home elevators are safe when installed by licensed professionals who adhere to strict building codes and inspections. A comprehensive home inspection ensures that every component meets established safety standards. Incorporating additional safety overrides and advanced security devices further enhances operation, with some features costing an extra $2,500. These measures guarantee a reliable and secure system for your home.
Stair lifts cost between $2,000 and $20,000 and serve as an affordable alternative to home elevators, especially for individual mobility on stairs. However, stair lifts do not transport larger items or mobility equipment such as wheelchairs. Professional installation is required to ensure safe operation, and you should carefully assess your specific accessibility requirements before choosing between these options.