Lanai extension
We decided to extend the lanai once more and began to get estimates since December 2022, with three companies. Two are the same that we solicited for the front porch screen.
The one who did my front screen came on January 4. But the estimate didn’t come till two weeks later, after my repeated texts and emails. On February 14, yes on Valentine’s Day, their office called asking me, if they’ve dropped the ball and bla bla bla … As it turned out, the other estimator is in my house so I said I’ll call you back. To my surprise, they called again two days later, asking us to sign with deposit $1,000, so we can get documents for HOA approval. I’m flattered, and wondering, in such short span, what has happened that they’re actively pushing?
Work permit is out for inspection. Pour the border
The steps are as follow:
- pick your contractor/company
- wait for the contractor’s engineer drawing, for the county permit – they submit
- I’ll get hoa approval – if you’ve one
- the contractor tears down the existing lanai
- taking care of irrigation
- contractor pours the outline of the new lanai border
- paver company comes to lay the pavers
- contractor comes to build the new lanai
After we get hoa approval in early November, I contact our paver guy, who then told us, the pavers we needed are out of order, won’t be in till mid December, no guarantee.
So, little Irene goes to google … finds a shop that in Jacksonville that has the identical pavers in stock. Buying from them is easy but schedule the delivery is very difficult. First, they asked if I would unload the three pallets. I can’t: each weight 3,120 pounds. Then they went silent for a week, during which time, I told my paver that I’ll go with him, wait till December.
A week later, the Jacksonville company asks me, IF I’m still interested to buy from them, if so, they can deliver tomorrow.
AAAhhhhh
Contact my paver again … who said it’s ok to buy elsewhere. It was delivered the next morning, Nov 10th. The cost is $500. The track comes with Moffett. IF you like me, often wondered why a huge track with so little stuff on it, wonder no more.
An additional interlude / episode: anciently, I deleted their quicklook bill in my email. For a couple of hours that afternoon, I couldn’t receive their bill – knowing if the bill isn’t paid, they won’t come tomorrow. Oh boy …
Now, with the pavers in my possession, I happily inform both the contractor and paver, that I’m in business now.
Howie and his boys come to tear down the lanai
The saying that when it rains it pours seems to fit our situation. We didn’t see much of rain lately but just when the pavers begin to preparing the ground, rain came. And non stop for a couple of days. Where is my sunny days for months on end, when I needed it? My little project has to wait, and wait …
… Nov 17, putting down the pavers
Nov 18, sealing the pavers
… the swing hammock egg chair
