When Choosing A Screen Porch Contractor, what should you ask ?

Posted in: Screen Porch in Northern Virginia, Screen Porch, Screen Porch Tips, Screen Porch Questions, Deck Screens, Deck Contratcors, Deck Building Tips, Deck Building Questions, Deck Products, Deck Tips, Screen Porch in Maryland

James Moylan

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

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Before You Hire a Screened-Porch Contractor, Make Sure They Thoroughly Answer These Questions

Deck building is at its most complicated when you want to add a screened porch that requires walls and a roof. In some states and counties you even need different permits, and contractors are required to have a special designation on their license to build anything with a roof.

Are you still paying by check ?  Welcome to the 21st century payment

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James Moylan

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

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Design Builders knows you are busy. Between work and the house and the kids, it can be hard to find time to get everything done. The last thing you need is the logistics of your home construction project slowing you down. When it comes to the issue of paying your builder, though, many people still run into this problem. Basically, still being asked to pay by check.  Design Builders has embraced 21st century technology in all facets of its process.  This process helps ensure we never needlessly take up our customers’ time.

Top 6 advantages of the online proposal review

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James Moylan

Monday, March 23, 2020

Design Builders sketchIn our building process, the online proposal review is the next step after your initial consultation. Just like that first consult, our proposal reviews are always conducted online, and that offers six main benefits to our customers.

The Design Builders Online Consultation: What Happens When Things Return to Normal?

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James Moylan

Friday, March 20, 2020

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This pandemic will end. In the meantime, though, you still want to talk about the idea of adding a porch, deck, or outdoor kitchen to your Washington, DC; Virginia; or Maryland home. You certainly don't want anyone coming to your house right now. We get it. Enter the Design Builders online design consultation.

Should You Hire an Architect to Design a Screened Porch?

Posted in: screen room anne arundel county, Screen Porch in Northern Virginia, Screen Porch, Screen Porch Questions, Screen Porch Screens, Screen Porch in Maryland, Screen-Porch Design Tips

James Moylan

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

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3 Important Reasons You Don’t Have to Hire an Architect to Build a High-End Screen Porch

There’s a common misconception about the high-end outdoor living space industry that architects are a vital, indispensable part of the design process. While they can be used to help conceptualize and design screen porches and other outdoor spaces, there are just as many compelling reasons to avoid architects in this process.