Building a Backyard Patio - DIY or DI-JC Construction in Chino

    In today's unsure economy, expenses like home improvement tend to become secondary to more essential needs. The Do-It-Yourself movement is growing in direct response to people's desire to enjoy life's little luxuries without breaking the bank. That's great for those who are handy with a hammer, but what can a frugal homeowner do who doesn't have a flair for building things? Professional contractors are also stepping up to work with consumers to fit home improvements into their tightened budgets.

    Summer's gone and the nip of Fall is in the air, but the urge to barbeque only hibernates as the cool weather sets in, and is sure to appear again with the first breath of Spring. Now is the time to think about making the patio the perfect place to invite friends and family for all the best parties when the time comes to crank up the grill again.

    Building a patio can be a major home renovation, but it is possible to do it yourself with proper planning and guidance. There are many issues to consider before taking on such a large project, and the DIY option is not for everyone. For some, the prospect of planning, designing and engineering a patio that will pass inspection and merit the permits necessary to go ahead with the construction is a daunting enough task. The building of the patio itself is way beyond their scope.                     Laying the foundation, framing, wiring, dry walling and finishing are all skills that require real expertise to do properly. 

    Then there are those who love a challenge, are gifted with tools and have the time and energy to dedicate to a process that could take weeks or months, depending on the degree of change to be made. For these people, the money they save in doing it themselves and the satisfaction of knowing that they created something from nothing makes all the hard work worth every bead of sweat. There are environmental benefits, as well, since many DIYers use recycled and reclaimed materials in their projects.

    For the dedicated DIY enthusiast, myriad resources are available and more are popping up all the time as the DIY movement grows. The internet is rife with information on every kind of DIY project and provides step-by-step instructions that are easily understandable by even the least experienced builder.

    For those who would rather spend their free time with loved ones through the winter months than wield a hammer in the cold weather, hiring a professional contractor to do the job is the way to go. The benefits of this approach include an assurance of high quality workmanship and lasting results.

    One such general contractor is Julio Canton of JC Construction, who has over thirty years of experience in the construction industry. "I work with people to find out exactly what they want and need and what their budget is," Julio says. "We can usually come up with a plan that works for them. My team can do almost all the work, but if I have to contract out, to a designer or an engineer, for example, I always go with the best!"

    Evidence of Julio's handy work in building a deluxe patio within particular customer specifications and budgetary needs can be seen on his YouTube video. 

 

    Whether doing-it-yourself or hiring a professional, building a new patio and barebque area is not a dream that needs to be put on hold until the economy sees an upturn. There's more that one way to have your barbeque and eat it, too! 

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To find out more about the professional construction services provided by JC Consruction and for a free consultation and estimate, 

call Julio Canton at 909-268-2762 .