- something turns up once the work is underway
- you wonder whether it will pause
- whether anyone will ask you first
- and what it adds at the end
The concern is being left out of it
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Pergola and Gazebo Builder in Tallahassee
Shade structures built to hold up in the Florida climate, from open pergolas to gazebos.
- 5.0from 30+ Google reviews
- 30+years in the trade
- 3people, and that is the whole company
01the possibilities
A shaded outdoor space you can use more of the year
A well-built shade structure makes an open patio comfortable right through the Tallahassee summer, when the sun would otherwise keep you indoors from June through September. The one thing to get right here is the material, because Florida humidity is hard on anything specified for a drier climate, so a kit designed for elsewhere will not last. We build pergolas, gazebos and screened porches for this climate and match them to your home rather than installing a stock kit that is not made for it.
Pergolas, gazebos, and screened porches extend the part of the year the yard is usable. We build them to handle Florida humidity and sun, with material choices made for the climate rather than the catalog photo.
02what you get
What Pergolas and Gazebos Typically Involve
- Pergolas, gazebos, and screened porches
- Built for Florida humidity and sun
- Matched to the home, not a kit
Free estimate, detailed and in writing before anything starts.
Our Pergolas and Gazebos Process
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Pergola, gazebo or screened porch
Send the form or call and tell Amanda which one you are after. We get back to you within 24 hours.
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Matched to the home
Kevin looks at the yard and the home in person, then prices it and sends a detailed estimate for a structure matched to the home, not a kit.
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Posts set properly
Kevin and Lil Kevin set the posts properly and build with materials chosen for Florida humidity and sun.
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Walk it together
We go through the finished structure with you before we call the job done.
Pergolas and Gazebos Pricing in Tallahassee
Every job is different. We offer free, no-obligation estimates so you know the price before any work starts.
03 no surprises
A change order you approved is not a surprise
Older homes turn up the most, but even a newer one can hide something nobody could see at the estimate. That possibility is written into our estimates and proposals, and you sign it before anything starts. So when something does come up, the work stops, Kevin walks you through it, and it becomes a change order you approve, rather than something you find out about afterwards.
- it was disclosed before you signed
- the work stops
- Kevin talks it through with you
- you approve the change order
You decide before it goes ahead
They gave us a detailed quote and kept us informed every step of the way. There were no surprises from them for hidden costs or additional fees. Everything was extremely transparent.
04 the proof
Not one review below five stars
30+ people have reviewed Lumber Lunatics on Google, and every one of them gave five stars. Here is a sample, in their words.
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★★★★★
30+ Google reviews 5 stars, 100% of them
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★★★★★
It is clear that Kevin knows what he is doing. It is great to also see a father working with his son to teach him the trade!
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★★★★★
This company is a father and son team that does it all! Their work is par excellent. Very professional, honest, dependable, and trustworthy.
Call and talk to Amanda, or send a quick message.
Pergolas and Gazebos Questions, Answered
General
Will a pergola hold up in the Florida climate?
It will if it is built for it. Kevin uses material and hardware chosen for full sun and humidity and sets the posts properly, which is the difference between a structure that lasts and one that leans after a few summers.
What is the difference between a pergola and a gazebo?
A pergola is open above, a frame that defines a space and takes the edge off the sun. A gazebo is roofed, something you can sit under in the rain. Kevin builds both to suit the yard and the home.
Does the owner actually do the work?
Yes. Kevin is on every job. His son Lil Kevin works alongside him, and the person who prices your project is the person who builds it. There is no sales rep handing your job to a crew you have never met.
How big is your crew?
Three of us, and that is the whole company. Kevin and his son Lil Kevin are the two on site, and Amanda handles every call and inquiry. The two of them get through what a crew of four would.
Do you work on commercial buildings?
No, Lumber Lunatics works on homes rather than commercial buildings.
Pricing
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. Kevin comes out and looks at the job with you and talks through the options. He does not price it on the spot, because materials and labor have to be worked out properly, so the detailed estimate comes to you afterwards. There is no charge and no obligation.
What payment methods do you accept?
Cash, check, zelle, and credit cards.
Trust
Is there a warranty on your work?
Yes. We provide a workmanship warranty on every project, with the specific terms spelled out in your written proposal before the work begins.
Do you handle plumbing and electrical work?
If your project needs major plumbing or electrical work, Kevin will tell you so and recommend you bring in a licensed plumber or electrician. He is not licensed for that work and he is not going to pretend otherwise. You will hear that at the estimate, not halfway through the job.
Are you insured?
Yes, Lumber Lunatics is insured on every project.
How far out are you booking?
Scheduling varies based on the scope of your project and our current workload. We will provide our current availability when we discuss your project.
Service Area
What areas do you serve?
Tallahassee and the surrounding Big Bend area, roughly an hour out. That includes Crawfordville, Quincy, Havana, Monticello, Midway, Blountstown, and Sneads. If you are near the edge of that, just ask.
Still have a question? Amanda comes back to you within 24 hours.
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