813 Patio Pros: How to Vet and Choose a Local Installer

When you search '813 patio pros' in Tampa Bay, you're most likely looking for 813 Patio Pros LLC, a Tampa-based outdoor living contractor located at 8703 McAdam Pl, Tampa, FL 33634. They install patio covers, screen rooms, pergolas, gazebos, and concrete patios, and they claim a Florida Certified Contractor license number (CGC1528952) on their website. That said, the phrase 'patio pros' appears in several similarly named businesses across the region, so before you call anyone or sign anything, it pays to confirm you've found the right listing and that their credentials actually check out.

What '813 patio pros' actually refers to (and why it gets confusing)

The '813' part is Tampa Bay's area code, covering Hillsborough County plus parts of Pasco County and surrounding communities like Brandon, Valrico, Wesley Chapel, Land O' Lakes, Spring Hill, and Ruskin. Local contractors often use '813' in their brand name or phone number specifically to signal they're a Tampa-area business. That branding tactic is common enough that multiple companies lean on it, which creates real search confusion.

Beyond the specific LLC called 813 Patio Pros, you might also run across HTC PatioPros (a separately branded company marketing patio covers and pergolas), Pavers and Patio Pros out of Plant City, and a handful of other Tampa Bay contractors with 'patio pros' somewhere in their name or listings. Don't assume the first result you click is the business you intend to contact. Check the full business name, Tampa address, and service description before you proceed.

Pinpointing the right business profile for your project

Once you've confirmed you're looking at 813 Patio Pros LLC specifically, the next step is matching their service menu to what you actually need. For San Diego homeowners, San Diego patio pros offer a similar approach to matching the right outdoor living services to your needs. Their stated service area spans Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Polk counties, which covers most of greater Tampa Bay. Their listed offerings include custom patio covers, roofed structures, screen rooms, pergolas, gazebos, and concrete patios. That's a solid range for outdoor living projects, but it does not necessarily mean they handle every specialty, such as outdoor kitchens, pavers, artificial turf, or pool enclosures.

If your project involves pavers, pool enclosures, or other specialty work not clearly listed, you'll want to ask directly whether they subcontract those elements or refer them out. Other Tampa Bay providers like Trinity Aluminum, RollShield, Pombo's Contracting Services, and Tampa Patio Experts each carve out specific niches (aluminum structures, enclosures, lanais, turf and pavers), so it's worth knowing whether 813 Patio Pros does the full job in-house or assembles a team. If you are specifically searching patio pros raleigh, use the same approach to confirm licensing, service scope, and whether the contractor does the work in-house Tampa Patio Experts.

How to search and filter their profile effectively

• Search by the full business name ('813 Patio Pros LLC') plus 'Tampa' to avoid pulling up similar-sounding companies
• Filter reviews by service type if the platform allows it — overall star ratings can hide service-specific strengths or weaknesses
• Cross-reference the Tampa address (8703 McAdam Pl, Tampa, FL 33634) across Google, BBB, and MapQuest to confirm it's the same entity
• Check whether their listed phone number matches an 813 area code — mismatches are worth flagging
• Look at their portfolio or project photos with an eye for projects that match your specific scope (screen room vs. patio cover vs. pergola)

How to read reviews like a homeowner, not a fan

Star averages are a starting point, not a verdict. Once you shortlist a company, look for patio pro raleigh reviews to see how other Raleigh-area homeowners describe communication, timing, and workmanship. If you want, you can also compare Denver patio masters reviews to the patterns you see in other contractor feedback before deciding. Platforms like Yelp calculate their overall rating only from 'recommended' reviews, meaning a chunk of real customer feedback may be hidden and not factored into the visible score. On Angi, duplicate reviews from the same homeowner on the same job are automatically flagged, and top-rated badges depend on maintaining a minimum average and receiving new reviews within specific periods. In other words, a 4.8 with 12 reviews can mean very different things than a 4.8 with 200 reviews.

What you actually want to look for is patterns, not just the number. Read the text of the most recent reviews first (anything in the last 6 to 12 months is most relevant to current operations). If you’re specifically looking for 813 patio pros reviews, focus on the most recent feedback and the repeated themes across multiple jobs reviews first. Then look for recurring themes: do multiple reviewers mention the same foreman's communication style, or flag the same issue with cleanup or timeline? One complaint is noise; three complaints about the same thing is signal.

• Recency matters: a flood of positive reviews from two years ago plus nothing recent is a yellow flag
• Look for specifics: reviews that name the project type, material used, and approximate cost are more trustworthy than vague five-star ratings
• Check the response pattern: does the company respond to negative reviews professionally, or defensively?
• Watch for sponsored placement: Yelp and similar platforms mix paid listings into search results, so a top position is not the same as a top rating
• Look at the 'not recommended' tab on Yelp — you can see those reviews even if they don't count toward the star total

Verify credibility before you pay a single dollar

Florida takes contractor licensing seriously, and you should too. Under Florida Statute 489.128, contracts with unlicensed contractors are legally unenforceable. That means if something goes wrong and the person you hired wasn't properly licensed, you may have no legal recourse to recover your money. This is not a hypothetical risk in Florida's patio and enclosure market.

813 Patio Pros references Florida Certified Contractor license number CGC1528952 on their website. Before you sign anything, go to MyFloridaLicense.com (the DBPR's official portal) and look up that number directly. Confirm the license is active, that the name on the license matches the company you're dealing with, and that the license category covers the type of work you're contracting. Licensing categories under Chapter 489 are specific, so a general contractor license covers different scopes than a specialty contractor's.

On permits: screen enclosures and roofed patio covers in Tampa Bay almost always require a building permit. The City of Tampa publishes specific screen enclosure requirements, and Hillsborough County has its own permitting rules. If a contractor tells you your project doesn't need a permit and you suspect otherwise, call your county building department directly to confirm before work starts. An unpermitted structure can complicate your homeowners insurance and your ability to sell the property later.

What projects cost in the Tampa Bay area right now

Pricing in Tampa Bay varies a lot depending on what you're building, what materials you're using, and whether demolition of existing structures is involved. Here are ballpark ranges to use as a sanity check when you receive quotes:

Get at least three quotes for any project over $5,000. Quotes should be itemized: labor, materials, permits, demolition (if any), and cleanup. A quote that just says '$9,500 for your screen room' with no line items is harder to compare and easier to dispute if something goes sideways. Ask each contractor to specify the brand and grade of materials they plan to use, since two quotes for the same 'aluminum pergola' can reflect very different products.

Questions to ask on day one (before you commit to anything)

The first phone call or estimate visit tells you a lot. A contractor who can't answer basic project questions confidently, or who pressures you to sign before you've had time to review, is one to avoid. Here's what to cover:

1. Are you the license holder, or are you using a licensed qualifier? (If they use a qualifier, ask to speak with that person.)
2. Will you pull all required permits for this project, and is that included in the quote?
3. What specific materials and product brands are you using, and can I see the specs?
4. What's the realistic timeline from signed contract to project completion, and what causes delays?
5. Who is the crew doing the work — your employees or subcontractors?
6. Who do I contact if there's an issue during or after the project, and what's your response time?
7. What does your warranty cover, for how long, and is it in writing?
8. How do you handle site cleanup, and what does the site look like when you leave?
9. What's your payment schedule, and do you require a large deposit upfront? (Be cautious of anyone asking for more than 30 to 40 percent upfront.)
10. Can you provide three recent references from similar projects in my county?

Red flags that signal a bad install before it happens

Florida's outdoor living market attracts both excellent contractors and opportunists, especially after storm seasons when demand spikes. Here are the warning signs that should make you pump the brakes:

• No verifiable license number, or a license that doesn't match the work scope when you check MyFloridaLicense.com
• Pressure to sign same-day or to skip the permit process to 'save time and money'
• A quote significantly lower than all other bids with no clear explanation — this usually means something is being cut
• Upfront payment demand of 50 percent or more before any work begins
• No written contract, or a contract that uses vague language like 'install patio cover' without specifying materials, dimensions, or timeline
• Crew shows up and the work looks nothing like what was described or quoted
• No response to permit inspection requests, or the company tells you inspections are optional
• Reviews that cluster at extreme ratings (all 5s with no 1s or 2s) and are thin on detail — these can indicate review manipulation
• Business address that doesn't check out or changes between listings
• No proof of insurance when you ask for a certificate

Your step-by-step shortlist and decision checklist

Here's the practical sequence to follow from today through signing a contract you feel good about:

1. Confirm you're looking at the right business: search '813 Patio Pros LLC Tampa' and cross-reference the address (8703 McAdam Pl, Tampa, FL 33634) on Google, BBB, and MapQuest to make sure you're not confusing them with similarly named companies
2. Check their license on MyFloridaLicense.com using license number CGC1528952 — confirm it's active and the category matches your project type
3. Pull up their reviews on at least two platforms (Google, Yelp, Angi, or this site's aggregated profiles) and read the full text of the 10 most recent reviews, not just the star average
4. Check their BBB profile — note they are listed but NOT BBB accredited, which is a data point worth weighing alongside other signals
5. Get two or three competing quotes from other Tampa Bay outdoor living contractors (Trinity Aluminum, RollShield, Tampa Patio Experts, or others that match your scope) to benchmark price and professionalism
6. Ask each contractor the 10 questions listed above during the estimate visit
7. Request a certificate of insurance for both general liability and workers' comp from any contractor you're seriously considering
8. Confirm with your county building department which permits are required for your specific project type and size
9. Compare itemized quotes side by side — materials, labor, permits, demo, cleanup, timeline, and warranty
10. Choose the contractor who is properly licensed, insured, clear on scope, and backed by recent positive reviews with specific detail — not necessarily the cheapest or the fastest

If you're also comparing options in other Florida markets or nearby regions, the same vetting process applies. The patterns that show up in reviews for patio contractors in Tampa Bay echo what homeowners report about similar contractors elsewhere, and the licensing verification step is non-negotiable regardless of where you're building. Take your time with the shortlist, because the difference between a good install and a headache usually shows up in the research phase, not after the crew leaves.