Great work. Beautifully done. The whole project from getting the quote to finishing the job in 2 weeks. 2 persons at the job, the job itself took 2 days only. I like it. Especially the fact that the edge of the patio cover lines up in parallel to my wood fence. Thanks Red (my contact) and the Aluminum City team. read more

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We are extremely happy with the work that Red, Ed, and Isaiah did in completing our exceptionally large patio. From the very beginning, we were able to effectively communicate our desire and outcome for our patio construction; our completed project surpassed our expectations. We cannot thank Red, Ed, and Isaiah enough. We highly recommend this company. Ben & Norma read more

From my first phone conversation with Red Craven at Aluminum City, I felt that this guy knew his stuff. After sending a email showing interest in an estimate, he called within five mins. He is extremely knowledgeable, personable, and I loved his old school vibe. We made an appointment to the estimate and he was very prompt. Meeting Red, talking to him about our patio cover plans, and having him answer any questions we had was such an enjoyable experience. Red, and his partner, Ed have been building these patio covers for a while now. They are a locally owned licensed business that do the work themselves. They utilize quality Four Seasons building materials that require little to no maintenance. The bid we were given and the honest way that Red talked about his life and business clinched it for us. We chose a date, Red & Ed came out the day before the start to make sure we were all on the same page about the build, and the next day began. Ed, and his assistant Isiah, came promptly at the time they said they would. They set up and got started right away. Both of them were also very personable, and experienced. We were told that our project would take about 2 1/2 days, and it did exactly that! From start to finish , this company delivered a quality product that looks beautiful, and should last a very long time. I wish all people ran their companies like Red and Ed, with honesty and integrity. If you are in need of a patio cover, please reach out to Aluminum City. I promise you won't regret it! read more

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Red, Ed and team did such an amazing job all the way through the process. Initial discussion and planning was very pleasant (no pressure) and informative with Red, and everything from installation, cost, timing and service was exactly as described! Now our family has an extended, comfortable and cozy hangout area to enjoy for any occasion! 5-stars all-around, thank you Aluminum City team!! read more

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10/10 best price best service and great quality! I got quotes from many places and this was by far the best one their quality and work is immaculate !!! Soooo glad I found them read more

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Red helped me out for a service they do not normally even perform. He took time out of his schedule and just did me a neighborly kindness. If I ever have the need for an install, his company will be the first I contact. read more

I agree with all the other 5 star reviews, ditto. I'll add that I have worked with many contractors and what really sets Aluminum City apart is their communication and responsiveness, very closely followed with great pricing and quality. Red (co-owner) is Old San Diego - authentic, trustworthy, hard working and kind. The patio cover looks better than I ever expected. I highly recommend. read more

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Got a 33 feet by 16 feet patio cover from them. I had a great experience from start to end. Great work, great communication, great value.

I messaged a few companies about replacing our old metal patio cover and each one was either way over our budget, or they were unable to meet our desired outcome. Red came out the next day after we spoke and took a look at the project and designed exactly what we were looking for in quality and budget. Red and his team were extremely professional and he was always willing to pick up the phone to answer any questions we had throughout the project. I couldn't recommend them more. read more

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Aluminum City replaced my 30 yo wood pergola with a beautiful "Elitewood" aluminum patio cover. I highly recommend Aluminum City because of their competitive pricing, expertise, flexibility and excellent communication. There are many aluminum patio cover installers in town. While pricing was about the same across the board for the basic support and lattice, upgrade prices varied widely between installers for fans, outlets, lights, columns and solid core ceilings. But, they were all much higher when compared to Aluminum City; their upgrade pricing put their overall price well below the competition. Plus, while others reported that it took them a few weeks to receive Elitewood products, Aluminum City was able to get them in a few days. I wanted a non-standard patio cover: both lattice and solid core ceilings, multiple runs of high voltage cable, a dozen accent lights at specific locations, columns at specific locations, etc. The standard construction and lengths of Elitewood materials often doesn't lend itself to placing items in non-standard locations. However, Aluminum City had the knowledge and experience to place everything where I wanted it. While Aluminum City is able to provide turn-key covers including electrical, lighting, and painting complete, I appreciate that they were flexible enough to allow me to complete the construction. I have the knowledge and experience to terminate electrical runs and install fans, lighting and outlets. Some contractors won't allow customers this privilege, but Aluminum City didn't have a problem with it. I was a little nervous about Aluminum City at first. Co-owner and salesman/engineer, Red, is a character that conducts business the old fashioned way. He didn't provide a detailed computer-generated estimate five days after consultation. Instead, he provided a handwritten invoice on the spot that covered everything we discussed; just not in great detail. I was very concerned that I wouldn't receive the cover that I had agreed to. Thankfully, my fears were unfounded. Red was always available via text (even late at night and weekends), and his team went out of their way to install the cover I wanted and ensure my complete satisfaction. Deciding to replace my wood pergola with aluminum was tough. Yes, aluminum is much, much cheaper, but I was concerned that it would look cheap. It doesn't. In fact, it looks much better. This is because of the upgrades. The top upgrade was the fiberglass column because it make the cover look classic (though it is the only part of the cover that needs paint). I had two electrical circuits for lighting and outlets on the outside of my old system, as well as speakers. Aluminum City ran wires inside the cover for lights, fans, outlets, and speakers for a very finished look. Most contractors charge an arm and a leg for this service, but Aluminum City's price was much lower. I can't say enough good things about Aluminum City. I am very happy with their work and product, and I'm sure that others will be too. read more

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Let me start out by saying that it's great to see a business run the way that Aluminum City is. The team has been doing this kind of work together for decades and their professionalism and great work is a masterclass in itself. I had moved into a new home and the existing Pergola was decaying so I called a few companies to get some quotes. Aluminum City was the most responsive, not because they weren't busy, but because they are highly efficient. While everyone was quoting me months out for my job, not only did Aluminum City say they could do my job in less than 30 days, they also gave me a better price (using only the best material, Four Seasons). Red came over and did a quick inspection and summary, handed me all of the necessary paperwork for me to submit to my HOA, and made sure to keep me updated throughout. Red, Ed, Paul, and Ruben came over on the date that was quoted and was able to wrap everything up in a day. They left the site spotless and they even arranged all my patio furniture the way that I had it. The team repeatedly made sure to let me know that they are more than willing to make themselves available should anything come up. My neighbors are already asking me for their contact info given the tremendous job that they did. Highly recommended. I guarantee you will find them very genuine and straight-forward. read more

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Aluminum City created a nice privacy space and sun shade for a small area on the zero lot line side of our property. Red and his team constructed the perfect sized pergola to use as an extension of our living area and we love it! They responded to inquiries and showed up quickly and even gave us great recommendations for color and design. Additionally, the price was very reasonable for the value and look of the structure. Thank you for creating such a nice addition to our house - we are so happy to have found Aluminum City! read more

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We had 3 large pergolas built by Red and Ed team. One of the best company to deal with. Red came out over weekend for quote, and gave very reasonable quote. He was not the lowest quote but for the gauge of material he gave the most confidence. He answered all the questions and was available for a call at most hours. He also came out on another weekend to sign the contract, always on time. Work started on promised date and Ed and Paul did their magic. Even during the demo they were one of the most gentle crew we ever had. Building of pergolas also went very smooth. They always came on time and were very pleasant. read more

Bottom Line Up Front: Excellent product, excellent service, excellent price. 100% would do again. First off, I'm a major DIY'er. I can probably count on one hand the number of home or car projects I haven't done myself, to save money and ensure the quality I'm looking for. Secondly, when I do contract out for a home project or repair, I'm often left with the feeling that I overpaid for something I could (or should) have done myself. Aluminum City and its owner, Red, completely turned that experience upside down for me. My old patio roof was in disrepair, leaking and looking absolutely terrible. After some research I quickly found myself at the limits of my time and ability to do the type of job I wanted, so I started shopping around for contractors. Here are the highlights of my experience: Communication: Red was refreshingly responsive, answering and returning my calls quickly. It blows my mind how many businesses I can call - to literally throw money at them - with no reply for days or weeks, if at all (even pre-pandemic). Additionally, Red explained what my options were to let me decide, with absolutely no high-pressure upsell. A+ for Aluminum City. Cost: Red was one of the few who could provide what turned out to be a near perfect estimate over the phone. Many businesses are afraid to quote over the phone because a) they don't trust the customer to accurately describe what they're quoting, and b) they don't want said customer to walk off with a quote that could be taken to a competitor. Red's quote not only was the best in town, but his well-explained quote and options inspired confidence in his decades of experience. Schedule: COVID has obviously affected business in a slew of ways. For some, COVID obliterated customer demand, leaving businesses desperate for clients. For others, COVID overwhelmed businesses with so much demand that customers needing work done were often left with no one to help. Aluminum City showed an impressive ability to manage the unusual surges of both client demand and supply chain. Red scheduled and completed my project in an impressively timely manner, and actually completed my project ahead of schedule. Congrats to Aluminum City for being so proactive in project management in the midst of a pandemic. Safety: Speaking of the pandemic, Aluminum City exhibited care for the safety of both their employees and clients with professionalism. Red made sure his employees worked in safe conditions (one wrong slip with a sheet of aluminum could be a bad day), and respected County and State guidelines for masking in public. I appreciated the respect for safety at my house and for my family. Service: Red and his team were refreshingly friendly, professional, working to hit that magical goal of speed, quality, and cost. Red came out in person to confirm the project, and again on the day of the project. It's easy to tell when employees enjoy their job, and it was reflected Red and his team. After inspecting their work for several days after, I still see no signs of "shortcuts" or questionable workmanship anywhere. Product: Back to my first comments about being a DIY'er to save money and ensure quality - when I saw the finished product, I was floored. For the first time I can remember in dealing with contractors, I actually felt that Aluminum City over-delivered, and that I might have actually under-paid. This was the first time in contracting service where seeing the finished product made me completely forget about the cost. And Aluminum City's warranty blew away the competition, leaving me with absolutely no concern about initial or long term quality. 100%, would buy again if I needed to. 6 out of 5 starts for Red and Aluminum City. If you're looking for someone to do this type of project, look no further. read more

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Red and his team are amazing! Installed our patio cover in 2 days, left my backyard super tidy in between day 1 and 2 and consulted me before making decisions on how to cut or place beams. They are EXCELLENT communicators and very professional. Highly recommend! read more

When you work with Red from Aluminum City, you get full on concierge, white glove service. He is the first person you interact with and the last person you talk to since he calls to follow up after the job is done. You have questions, he has answers. You have special problems, he has solutions. His team was prompt and professional. The install was done efficiently and clean. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I would highly recommend Aluminum City to friends, family, and strangers! read more

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Red is a rockstar. He keeps it real, limits his selection of available coverings to nothing but the best, his prices low sticks to his timelines. Honest and available he's the best contractor I've ever worked with. FWIW I called on got quotes from several FB group referred companies. The ones that actually called me back or responded to my online inquiries were either cheaper products (single layer vs insulated with is sandwiched layers filled with thick foam) or much more expensive installing much later than Red and his crew could. read more

We are so happy our neighbor referred us to Red & Aluminum City. They were very responsive to our requests & the cover was done quickly & efficiently. They were very organized & they cleaned up . We will definitely refer them. read more

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It was a pleasure working with Red and Ed (co-owners) of Aluminum City. Red responded quickly to our inquiry about replacing our wooden patio cover. He assessed the situation and offered a high quality aluminum patio cover with open slats to replace the wooden structure. The quality of the aluminum was better than for our other estimates. The price was somewhat higher but we always choose the best quality materials for long-lasting costruction. Ed and his foreman arrived on time the appointed day for removal of the wooden structure. They helped us move the patio furniture out of the way and quickly removed the wooden structure, taking away all the material and cleaning up the patio of any debris. The next day they constructed a sturdy aluminum patio cover. Again, they cleaned up the site and helped us replace the patio furniture. The patio cover suits our house, simple but elegant. We highly recommend Aluminum City. read more

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I recently consulted "Red" the owner at Aluminum City. In planning my current project. I found him to be very truth-full and honest, he promptly returned my call. After listening to my needs Red made his recommendation and offered suggestions. Even though I didn't contract with Aluminum City due to my particular jobsite conditions, this is a company I would recommend. Based on my above mentioned comments, Easy, personal, helpful and honest. AJ Najera Construction (retired) Owner read more

We put off a front patio cover for years because of budget and the time time it takes to get multiple quotes. We only needed one quote from Red to commit and get it done! He made room in his schedule to drive up the same day I called for an estimate because I was worried about him booking up for summer. His guys showed up on time and got our cover done in a single day! They cleaned up thoroughly and even brought a cardboard to put under their truck in case of oil leaks. These guys are experts because they only do patio covers, and they are damn good at it. Thanks guys!!! read more

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This company is top notch they help direct me through a complicated project. They gave me Honest pricing and always treated me like family and sadly I didn't have a big project for him because he was honest and directed me to a better fit. But even after all that he helped me order and piece for and existing awning and is trying to do it for free these are the type of people you don't meet everyday. I am not one wanting anything for free but the gesture speaks volumes. read more

Red (owner of Aluminum City) is such a cool person to talk to. He's been doing this for a long time and he truly cares about his customers. From start to finish he explained everything in detail and made sure that he placed a high emphasis on customer satisfaction. Also his partner Ed and his crew are very professional. They installed our Pergola on 9/13/2021. Will definitely recommend these guys. read more

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1st let me start with an apology to Red, this was supposed be posted months ago! Every dealing Joe & I had with Red was straight up no B.S. And I had this grand plan for an overly ambitious patio cover but he was the only person who came out and gave us a quote who was honest with us. He told us it was a bit much and he would do whatever we wanted but did we really need to go so overboard? He recommended the perfect patio cover for us and sat for hours with us planning things out. No pressure, no extra added cost as with other company's that had been there to basically act as if we were getting a good deal but then told us everything was a la cart!!!!! We really liked his vibe and again his honesty plus everything was included in his pricing, he kept in touch until the project started to confirm we had no other changes and started weeks sooner than we had anticipated. His crew was professional, on time and knocked it out in the timeline he gave us. If you go anywhere else you're a fool!!!!! Thanks again Red & A.C. Crew my neighbors are all jealous :) 2 tone, grey & white, insulated, solid, all wiring in beams w/ 2 fan hook ups, 36 x 16 read more

Red, Robert and the Aluminum City team were terrific to work with from start to finish! I'm so thankful that my landscaper, Tony Vitale of Landscape Logic (separate review) recommends his customers use Aluminum City for trellises and patio covers. I was very impressed with Red's knowledge of all the details to be decided before placing the order. Two key points I never would have thought of without Red's guidance: 1. Shading percentage. 50%, 60%, 70%, etc. Due to our West facing exposure Red recommended going with 70% shading. Good choice! 2. Height of trellis. Most trellis simply connect to house below roof line. Tony and Red both recommended using brackets attached to roof edge to raise trellis height above roof edge. This raised height gives trellis and yard a grand Mediterranean feel (photo attached)! Lastly, Red's installation team was a joy to work with. They were polite, professional, moved efficiently and cleaned working spaces when finished. Kudos to Aluminum City! read more

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The team at Aluminum City did a great job. Clean work and friendly service. Took care of a small issue I discovered after they had left the job site in no time. I would definitely recommend. read more

I mainly dealt with Red, one of the owner's of the business. He returned my call promptly and we set up an appointment to come measure the space I needed for a patio cover. The quote I got was very reasonable. I called Red back a little over a month later to see how soon he could get the project started. I was lucky he had a cancellation. He was able to fit me in the following week! Ed and Rob, co-owners, arrived promptly at 8am and were finished installing by 1225 pm. It was a fairly large patio cover! They left the area as tidy as when they started. I'm thoroughly impressed! read more

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Red came out and gave us a quote, he was funny and straight forward which we appreciated after getting other quotes from sales people. Red actually knows what he's talking about. His team came and completed the work in a timely manner and cleaned up after themselves. We live our new pergola and would highly recommend Aluminum City! We will be referring all our friends! read more

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This last Monday I had a patio cover installed by aluminum city, it's fantastic, I'm real happy with it, red is easy to talk to and knows his stuff, his crew which was ed and rene, ed is also an owner of this company, the whole crew were great and hard working guys. Red came out and gave me the quote and I was going to go with the brown cover and red said they have a new gray color and me having a gray house thought that would be great so he got on the phone on a Saturday and said yes he can get the gray for me, I thought wow. These guys were over the top, it just looks so nice. I will be telling Everton I know about the great experience I had with this company. So I am the first gray cover that they have done in town. I was going to post pics but never used yelp before and didn't see a way to do that read more

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I've met with 5 contractors to build my pergola and stoked I decided to go with aluminum city. Red one of the the owners of the company is real cool dude and honored his estimate after 8 months writing it. In terms of pricing there is no middle man, so you will get the best price from this company. I am really happy with the final product and love the way my backyard looks now. The material they use is the best and the install was quick and flawless. From the estimate to the complete install, these guys are true professionals and honestly just really cool dudes. Do yourself a favor and save the time and hassle of looking elsewhere. Book this company now! read more

We waited months to finally agree on hiring a professional company to install our patio cover. We are completely in love and so happy with the outcome. Red and Ed were completely professional, funny, clean, on time, and the price was the best in town. Red comes out and gives an estimate right on the spot. Thank you guys, we can now start enjoying our quarantine lol and many seasons to come. read more

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Talk about an amazing experience. Today I called for parts for an aluminum mobile home awning support. I spoke to a wonderful gentleman named RED. He didn't have what I needed and didn't serve my area. Instead of hanging up and just saying sorry, I can't help you, he went to the effort of finding someplace that could help me and gave me their information. AMAZING... the world needs more delightful people like RED! Thank you so much for your efforts Red. I appreciated it so much! read more

Red, Ed and their team did an amazing job! Our new patio cover is beautiful! Red is extremely responsive, knowledgeable, professional and followed-through on the install date he quoted. Red called to confirm install the day prior and arrived to our home on time. They take pride in their work - we were so impressed with the team's craftsmanship. To have one of the owner's personally lead the install confirmed pride of ownership. Red even called to check in the evening of the install. So glad we went with Aluminum City! read more

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We just had two patio covers installed at our house. I was hesitant to do aluminum instead of wood, as I was afraid it would look cheap. When I called Red, he responded immediately, and continued to do so with every call or text, unlike everyone else. He met with us for over an hour and showed us the product and our choices. I had called some other companies for quotes and his was the most competitive. His installed on the exact day they said they would and were done in 2 days. His guys are very thorough and cleaned up after their work. At the end of the second day, after completion , his guy met with me for 20' and explained everything about installing the lights and fans etc. I am super picky about how things are done, and I could not be more happy with how it all turned out! Thank you Red and guys! read more

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Stop looking for another company to do your job. Red and his team are all you need. Excellent job. We love our pergola. read more

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Just had our patio cover installed by Aluminum City and couldn't be happier. Red and his crew did a great job throughout the whole process. I had got quotes from a few other companies, but Aluminum City provided the best value for the price. Even with all the recent surge in cost of materials, I felt that his price was very reasonable. Highly recommend! read more

Red and his installers did a great job they installed my patio shade in a timely manner were clean friendly and took Pride in there work. I would highly recommend them for any patio cover project read more

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Red and his team were great putting up a 2 level patio a couple of weeks ago. He showed up promptly for initial consultation, was professional in communication, and got the job done on time and it looks great. Probably the biggest reason to hire him and his team are experience. I had two other patio companies out for bids and they weren't as knowledgeable and did very simple length width measurements for their quotes. There were a couple of unusual things with my patio that had to be specially handled and he caught these immediately. He is also less expensive and straightforward with pricing. If I had gone with one of the other two bids we would have been halfway through the project and half the cost down before running into these issues and I can only think that it would have been a disaster. These guys know their sh*t and I would definitely use them again. read more

I got several quotes prior to speaking to Red at Aluminum City. Red was the first guy to give me a strait up no BS quote over the phone, as I had the dimensions. He was not trying to up-sell me or spin some "used car salesman" pitch on me. This saved us both time. His rough quote over the phone was much cheaper then everyone else. So I said let's do this, we set up a meeting so he could confirm the size and go over exactly what I wanted. Once we meet he told me the exact brand of material he uses, which after doing my own homework, I knew Four Seasons was the best stuff. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise! Red said he only uses Four Seasons and when he shows up on my doorstep to build the patio, I can check for myself. I had one quote that was higher priced and was told they used a product "like" Four Seasons". What's Like?? So Aluminum City uses the best product and still beats everyone's prices! And besides a change I wanted to make, Red's phone quote was right on. I chose to tighten up the spacing on the lattice, which cost me a bit more because of the extra material needed. So come build day Red and his two partners show up on time, we all go over the job and I leave for work. BTW his two guy are owners in the company too, so they have a vested interest in doing the job right! Later that day I get a text from them with a picture of the patio complete. It looks great! Then when I get to the house, WOW! It looks better then the pictures. These guys killed it! I will be calling Aluminum City on my next project I have planned. read more

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I found the owner to be unprofessional in his representation of the bid process. He was aggressive and misleading. We decided to look elsewhere. read more