This experience was great from beginning to end! Joe, from Shading Solutions contacted me, we made…read morean appointment. He was accommodating with my schedule and showed up on time- actually early! We talked, he shared the history of the company (30 yrs in business, I remember correctly) and reviewed what we were hoping to replace- he showed me what Shading Solutions could do- measured, twice, and we were on our way. The date he told me to anticipate our awnings should be delivered and one week before, contacted me to say we are on schedule! The awnings were delivered and we set a date for installation. The day before, Kurt Lamothe, the installer, came to look at the awnings and to check out the job site, impressive! Not waiting for 'day of ' - being proactive shows professionalism ~ so appreciated in this day! The installers show up, again, professional and friendly and EARLY! Again, I was impressed because as they're installing, Joe, my sales guy, shows up just to make sure all is going well and that I was satisfied. He even texted me after to say there is a windy storm rolling in so make sure to roll up the awnings as they were just installed. The guys picked up all the wrappings and left not one piece behind. Oh- and the price was fair, no hard sell or upsell. Will post pics later ~ but we are VERY satisfied to find a company and people who are professional and are great at their jobs! Thanks Joe, Kurt, Kurt Jr and Cliff (?) I apologize if I got the name wrong!

From the owner: Shading Solutions Group will furnish and install outdoor shade structures like maintenance-free,…read morealuminum pergolas, retractable awnings, aluminum awnings, commercial aluminum canopies, aluminum patio covers, and exterior window and door security screens/window guards.

Highly recommend Chicago Porch Authority! We got several quotes and they were significantly less…read morethan the rest. We were able to upgrade to the higher end Trex and still pay less than what we would have paid with other companies using a lower tier Trex product. I was almost tempted to go with a more polished company with lots of samples and flyers on hand, but I'm so glad we didn't. Frank was incredibly easy to work with - very timely, communicative, friendly, helpful, and honest. He saved us money where he could and made sure we got exactly what we were looking for. Peter (foreman) and team were very professional, speedy, tidy, and meticulous. We uncovered a rotted support beam and a roofing issue during the deck rebuild, and Frank took care of all that as well with his roofer, and took care of the additional Trex materials that were needed after we uncovered the issues and added to the project. The extra unexpected work only took about an extra week or two to resolve. The team even poured some cement for us to fill in cracked stairs while they were pouring cement to secure the deck posts. All paperwork was handled professionally through their admin contact via email, and Frank was always accessible by phone or text if we had questions. We would definitely use them again and can't recommend them enough!

We had a great experience with CPA. Frank was detailed with his proposals and pricing was…read morecompetitive. The team of installers were professional, tidy, and did a terrific job on the installation. I would highly recommend Chicago Porch Authority!

So we had these guys get rid of our antique * ( old) walkway from likely the 1930s , whose…read morecharacter I loved, but made traversing it perilous, and replace it with a lovely, much more uniform, new one. They gave us a fair price and even did it on their Saturday. Very easy guys to deal with. I shall now attempt to find a photo for you all on my phone.

From the owner: Patios, Pergolas, Deck Building, Rooftop Decks, and design in a complete variety of materials and…read morestyles, including composite decks and ipe decks, as well as complete pool deck solutions. We also construct other backyard structures, like gazebos, screen rooms, and trellis.

Chris built our patio deck below shown in the attached photos. It's a multi-level deck using the…read moreTrex Transcend materials and polycarbonate canopy. Chris worked well with my husband's details/specs. This was not a simple deck project, and Chris had the knowledge, experience and professionalism to complete this project with quality and accuracy. Bravo, Chris and thank you.

We had Polmaster replace our totally rotted out back porch deck and steps. The job was over the top…read morewonderful from start to finish. Chris arrived on time for each appointment beginning with a Saturday visit to assess the job. He responds same day to calls and emails! He is a quiet, careful, expert who is very personable. He easily answered questions, understood requests, explained procedures including a demonstration if needed to clarify. Ie. SHOWING how the pieces fit together/just telling because he saw that's the way I can get it. He and his crew of 2 are pleasant to have around. They worked together quickly, precisely, and skillfully finishing sooner than estimated, cleaning up each day thoroughly. The job looks and feels beautiful, and they are very fairly priced. I would love to have more work for them, and have already happily recommended them.

I would definitely recommend J. Salas Construction for concrete work. We received a quote from…read moreanother company that was more expensive for less work. We were able to get our deck demolished, a stamped concrete patio, and a fire pit and sitting wall all for good value. I'm satisfied with the way everything turned out. I'm glad that they used dirt to level the patio with the grass surrounding it. My only complaint is that once they began construction, it took 17 days to complete the entire project. I wasn't expecting it to take as long as it did, but they were working on other jobs at the same time. It wasn't a super big issue for us, but some communication about the timeline could have helped. The company took care of the permit process for us. They seem skilled in their work. I'm happy our patio turned out the way we wanted it to.

From the owner: "J.Salas Construction" has been serving the Southwest Suburbs area. We specialize in concrete…read moredriveways, patios & stamped patios, sidewalks, foundations and much more. Our goal is to provide our clients with a great experience and coming together to make their house feel like home. Feel free to email / call or message for a free estimate."

Honest, straight forward, worth the price, knows his stuff when comes to design and making…read morecustomers happy. Met Ziggy and his brother many years back when wanting hardscape and new plants, they were fantastic. Now in a new house with land that needed landscaping badly. He has been with us for 2 years as we cut trees and cleanup buckthorn. I would recommend him to anyone, he is very busy, but for me and many landscapers I talked with, worth the price. My husband loves it. Still a little more to do, but that will be fall. Ziggy's team has the job ... This team is worth a discussion...

I hired them to design and install a brick patio and walkway, and to solve some drainage issues…read more They removed the old concrete. While the work was done a few years ago - I'm waiting now to write the review because the brickwork STILL looks great and is still solid and level. Their work has stood the test of time :) The employees were so kind, and a pleasure to have on my property. They cleaned up the work area every day. Sadly, we lost a couple trees due to cutting the roots for the patio - but Ruiz helped by supplying us with a well priced tree removal service after the fact.

I searched for companies who build pergolas and I found Chicago Pergolas and Pavilions! From that…read morevery first phone call, my experience has been nothing but great! The price was right within my budget, and there were no unexpected surprises! The owner (John) is very involved in the process, and when the builders start the job, they don't play around! I have never seen guys who work so hard! 2 days and my pergola was complete! John and the workers are very polite, professional and patient with all my questions! The final product was better than I ever expected! I will be adding wind screens next, and I will definitely use these guys again!

I love my custom pergola! John, the owner, helped consult along the way on structure, sizing, and…read moreoptions. Levi and the install guys were quick and professional. These custom jobs cost more than a store bought option, but it feels much higher quality, super sturdy, and looks custom built to fit our house. Love it!

I am happy with my new patio. Johnny and his team are great! Very professional and efficient, he is…read morevery patient and considerate. Would highly recommend.

Very happy with my new patio. Johnny and his team did a terrific job and were able to work around…read moremy crazy HOA rules and other unforeseen obstacles, to get the job done to their specifications. After everything was complete, it was a fair price and I liked the results. I would highly recommend.