We expanded and enclosed our lanai. It included building up the concrete slab to match the height of the house, adding a mini-split AC/heater system and five 60"x60" sliding windows. Before we ever interviewed a contractor, I created a list of required actions, so all the contractors bid on exactly the same requirements. We used that requirements list and submitted the ARC request.
You'd be amazed at the difference in the quotes. They varied from approximately $18,000 from the cheapest to the most expensive. Once we narrowed down the finalists, we checked them through Seniors vs. Crime and the Better Business Bureau. We ultimately selected DnJ Construction Inc. (352-267-5684) as the contractor of choice. We then negotiated minor changes to the requirements list with them. Several requested changes were free. We had the revised requirements list made as an addendum to the contract with the contractor.
If you would like a copy of my requirements list, DM me with your email address.
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