Established in 2014, Gateway Building Concepts, LLC, is committed to excellence and continues to be an outstanding business in the Gap, PA area. Gateway Building Concepts, LLC, prides itself on an outstanding record of quality service. Our longevity is a testament to the level of service and quality you'll get when you choose Gateway Building Concepts, LLC, for your improvement needs. We are excited that you have expressed an interest in our services and we look forward to working with you.
"Dan and his associate performed outstanding work and cleaned up the area extremely well. I could not be more satisfied with the result, and would highly recommend them for this and other projects."
Ken L on September 2024
Established in 2014, Gateway Building Concepts, LLC, is committed to excellence and continues to be an outstanding business in the Gap, PA area. Gateway Building Concepts, LLC, prides itself on an outstanding record of quality service. Our longevity is a testament to the level of service and quality you'll get when you choose Gateway Building Concepts, LLC, for your improvement needs. We are excited that you have expressed an interest in our services and we look forward to working with you.
"Dan and his associate performed outstanding work and cleaned up the area extremely well. I could not be more satisfied with the result, and would highly recommend them for this and other projects."
Ken L on September 2024
Shafer Renovations, LLC 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.
"Great customer service, easy to work with, and great quality work."
Kristien R on August 2022
Shafer Renovations, LLC 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.
"Great customer service, easy to work with, and great quality work."
Kristien R on August 2022
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 are 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.
"Top quality job, great communication and a pleasure to work with."
Kevin Q on August 2023
We are 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.
"Top quality job, great communication and a pleasure to work with."
Kevin Q on August 2023
With over 15 years of experience in the home improvement industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from trim install, to door installs. We specialize in building your dream deck/ pavilion or pergola to make your backyard a great place to make memories with family and friends. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Al's Home Improvements, LLC, a call today, we look forward to working with you.
"Working with Al and his team was fantastic! The process was easy, communication was seamless, and the final product is great! Highly recommend."
Sarah D on January 2023
With over 15 years of experience in the home improvement industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from trim install, to door installs. We specialize in building your dream deck/ pavilion or pergola to make your backyard a great place to make memories with family and friends. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Al's Home Improvements, LLC, a call today, we look forward to working with you.
"Working with Al and his team was fantastic! The process was easy, communication was seamless, and the final product is great! Highly recommend."
Sarah D on January 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Brian did a great job on the work, cleaned up each day and was always prompt. I recommend him whether small or large renovation work."
Bob F on February 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Brian did a great job on the work, cleaned up each day and was always prompt. I recommend him whether small or large renovation work."
Bob F on February 2025
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!
What is most important to us is understanding our clients vision and preferences. We enjoy educating and discussing the options. We then use your vision to produce a full color 3D rendering. We are experts in our trade and take pride in what we build. We guarantee all of our work. Our intention is to produce an amazing product that enhances your quality of life and increases the value of your home.
"Getting our deck replaced was such a pleasant experience with Champion Deck Pro. The owner, Todd Champion, was prompt, courteous, and very knowledgeable. What we thought was going to be a rebuild, after our low deck collapsed on one side, ended up being a replacement because everything underneath was rotten and poorly constructed. Todd and his crew stayed within the same time frame even though they had to pour new footers. The price adjustment was surprisingly reasonable and the finished deck looks amazing! We are looking forward to their return this spring to stain the wood to match our HOA requirements. We highly recommend this company! "
Layne H on February 2025
What is most important to us is understanding our clients vision and preferences. We enjoy educating and discussing the options. We then use your vision to produce a full color 3D rendering. We are experts in our trade and take pride in what we build. We guarantee all of our work. Our intention is to produce an amazing product that enhances your quality of life and increases the value of your home.
"Getting our deck replaced was such a pleasant experience with Champion Deck Pro. The owner, Todd Champion, was prompt, courteous, and very knowledgeable. What we thought was going to be a rebuild, after our low deck collapsed on one side, ended up being a replacement because everything underneath was rotten and poorly constructed. Todd and his crew stayed within the same time frame even though they had to pour new footers. The price adjustment was surprisingly reasonable and the finished deck looks amazing! We are looking forward to their return this spring to stain the wood to match our HOA requirements. We highly recommend this company! "
Layne H on February 2025
Welcome to DTS flooring & Renovations! We have over 20 years of experience,, We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!
"I was thrilled that they started the job on time and finished when he said it would be done. The crew was very polite and personable. The price was competitive with other contractors and the workmanship was excellent. Will hire them again for any new projects."
Royce k on May 2025
Welcome to DTS flooring & Renovations! We have over 20 years of experience,, We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!
"I was thrilled that they started the job on time and finished when he said it would be done. The crew was very polite and personable. The price was competitive with other contractors and the workmanship was excellent. Will hire them again for any new projects."
Royce k 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
Pressure-treated wood decks typically last between 15 and 25 years with proper maintenance. Factors influencing longevity include local weather conditions, maintenance frequency, wood quality, and usage patterns. Regular sealing provides critical moisture protection, while prompt repairs prevent small issues from causing structural problems. Without proper care, even quality pressure-treated lumber may deteriorate significantly faster.
Most localities require building permits for deck construction, particularly for structures attached to your home or elevated above a certain height. Permit requirements vary significantly between jurisdictions, with costs typically ranging from $50 to $250. Skipping required permits may result in fines, forced removal, or complications when selling your property. Always check with your local building department before beginning construction.
While deck construction occurs year-round in many regions, late spring through early fall typically offers optimal building conditions. However, scheduling during off-peak seasons (late fall or winter) often secures better contractor availability and potentially lower rates. Weather considerations include avoiding periods of excessive rain or freezing temperatures that could complicate concrete work or wood installation.
Newly installed pressure-treated lumber requires a drying period before accepting stain or sealer properly. This waiting period typically ranges from four weeks to three months depending on your climate and the wood's initial moisture content. Testing readiness by sprinkling water on the surface helps determine when the wood will accept treatment—if water beads up, continue waiting; if it absorbs quickly, the deck is ready for staining.