SAE Scott is about as professional as "pro" gets. He may be as busy as an actual pro can be, BUT he's also pro at being busy so he'll be in touch and build in a very timely and organized fashion. He's one of the cleanest, most organized and insured honest builders you'll ever meet, with a level of quality that is literally bar none. read more

My wife and I decided to have an Alumawood patio cover installed on the open section of our patio and asked our handyman for a recommendation. He suggested we contact Scott Egbert at SAE Builders. We did and it turned out to be the best experience we've ever had with a contractor, and we've dealt with many. Scott is amazing! He is extremely experienced, knowledgeable and highly ethical. He came out, took all the measurements, explained all the options and ways the cover could be constructed, and answered all our questions. No pressure, no hassle and no stress. Just an informative conversation with a true professional. A few days after Scott was at our home, he emailed us a Bid-Proposal. It contained the price of the main unit and all the possible options that he had described. He said to decide which options we wanted and to strike off the ones we didn't want and then he would send us a revised final proposal, priced according to exactly how we wanted the cover built. We chose the base patio cover plus a couple options we wanted. Scott scheduled an installation date, and the installation was completed in three days. We are now enjoying our patio for the first time and we couldn't be happier! For anyone interested in a patio cover, Scott can be reached at 951-658-5807. read more

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We had a very mediocre wooden patio cover that had to be reroofed several times due to the harsh weather here in Lake Elsinore. When it came time to reroof again we opted to go with Alumawood. We contacted several contractors and told them what we wanted. We were told it could not be done by all of them except one. We originally had 4 pillar supports on a 29ft patio cover that was about 8 ft high. It covered our patio but we also wanted to include the BBQ Island. The BBQ Island is right outside of my sunroom where I have all of my plants. We wanted to get some sort of louver system over the BBQ island so my plants could still see the sun during the day, and we wanted it all to match so it looked like one fluid cover. We also wanted as few pillars as possible. Scott from SAE builders came in listened to and actually heard what we wanted. He then developed a blueprint for an amazing work of art that included everything we wanted plus lights throughout, a ceiling fan with lights and an infrared heater in the seating area. The louvers are an Equinox system that works on a remote control or wall switch. He engineered all of this to be supported on 2 giant pillars, did I say amazing. We are so in love with the whole thing! Scott is wonderful, easy to talk to, listens and tells you the truth instead of trying to sell you something that you just have to settle for. He's not a salesman, and he really knows what he's doing. He's a nice likable guy you can really count on to get the job done. read more

We had just built our house and custom pool and were in desperate need of 2 large patio covers. We did not want the average everyday cover though. We needed something custom, 2 tiered and very large. After weeks of looking and asking around we were directed too SAE. We talked with Scott, who came out onsite promptly and had tons of ideas that were just what we were looking for! After multiple meetings and finalizing the build, we had materials quickly and Scott (owner) went right to it. Our patios were both completed on time and with great craftsmanship. Scott really dedicated his days at our home with the upmost respect and quality! We are very pleased to say the least and would definitely recommend SAE builders to our community! Thanks again read more

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I have had Scott (SAE) do varied jobs with diverse scopes of work over the past 15+ years. As well I have referred his Company to others over the years, all with exemplary results. His range in trade skills is amazing & helps to get the jobs done quickly & efficiently without the need to bring on numerous other trades onto the site to finish the project.. this saves time & money & he doesn't have to re-do work... he's one & done... his focus on pride in his work is uncommonly found in Construction trades. Gary read more

Upon moving into my newly constructed house in Redlands, I had a fairly large job for the right contractor: - Concrete driveway extension (~1,020 sf) - Concrete side and rear patio slab (~1,060 sf) - Solid Alumawood patio cover (44' x 14') with recessed lights - Lattice Alumawood patio cover (300 sf) with post lights. - 21' x 18' x 8' freestanding garage/workshop/accessory building with electricity I solicited a number of quotes and SAE Builders was not the cheapest, although they also weren't the most expensive. I found Scott to be down-to-earth, highly knowledgeable, and thorough. I felt confident that he would do a high-quality job and that I'd be getting good value for my money. Given the scale of the work and my detail-oriented nature, there were bound to be lots of questions from me. Scott was always extremely responsive, typically answering correspondences within minutes, and was always willing to take the time to explain things that I didn't understand or was uncertain about. He was also very accommodating in several design changes that I requested such as changing the workshop to a structural ridge beam design and replacing the simple roll-up door with a specialized garage door with a track that followed the slope of the roof. Did the job go perfectly? No, but most of that was due to the Redlands permitting office which works painfully slowly - it literally took over a year to get everything approved and permits secured. As for the things that Scott was responsible for, there were some cracks in the concrete that appeared shortly after it was poured, and the external paint of the workshop ended up not matching the color of the house as was desired (Scott definitely did try to match the colors, but I guess color matching is hard to do). Despite those issues, I am overall very satisfied with the work that SAE Builders has done and am rounding my review up to 5 stars. I would not hesitate to recommend Scott and, in fact, have already done so to one of my neighbors. If you want to save as much money as possible, SAE Builders might not be your best choice. However, if you want quality work done for a fair price, they definitely deserve to be on your shortlist. read more

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This is a late post but last year SAE Builders transformed our backyard in ways we couldn't imagine. We knew we wanted a patio cover and Scott gave us a direction and walked us through each detail from design to options. He remained in constant contact and always let us know what the next step was. He planned for future additions if we decided to add things later on. He coordinated the concrete work and once it was dried had the patio cover up in a few days (which he did alone). He tested it for leaks and followed up with us later for assurance. His attention to detail, productivity, and communication leaves us highly satisfied with choosing him to work on our home. Thank you Scott. Highly recommend and would use again. read more

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We're so lucky to have found Scott and his company that pride excellency, honesty, integrity, and professionalism in his work. Our family could not be any happier with the project (patio cover) results. You get all your money's worth. Thank you Scott for your excellent work. We really cannot thank you enough. More power and projects to come your way! Highly recommended for anyone looking for perfection! read more

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Scott is hands down the best contractor I've ever worked with. He's personable, professional, punctual, and a total detail-oriented craftsman. He converted my downstairs laundry and guest room into an ADU and turned an upstairs guest room into a dream laundry room and office. It turned out amazing! As long as he's in business he's going to be doing all of my projects! read more

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Scott is a professional perfectionist His work is outstanding ... He has done work for us and quite a few people we know. For example he just recently installed an Anderson arch Picture window in the front of our home . His work was clean and precise from start to finish . Also , When/if you ever see the outcome of some of his projects it's instantly tempting to have work done from him because of his creative designs!!!! Looking forward to more of his work around our home ... worth every penny !! read more

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Responsiveness, Value Scott at SAE Builders is top notch you won't find anyone more professional and trustworthy. He runs his business by himself and does the job right the first time. My patio cover came out great. Thanks Scott read more

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Scheduling maybe a bit long, but overall SAE builders Provided an excellent customer service. Thank you for your honesty and excellent work. Looking forward to getting another successful job in the near future! Way to go read more

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SAE Builders did an outstanding job on our backyard Alumawood patio. Scott transformed our concrete slab area with a gazebo into a gorgeous covered outdoor dining and sitting area! Superb customer service and workmanship! You won't find another contractor who genuinely cares and doesn't cut corners! read more

SAE Builders - General Contractors Near Me - Menifee, California

The patio was a one-man job and Scott did it all by himself! He did amazing work and we developed a trust throughout the project. He trusted that I wouldn't bail even though I wanted to cancel the project and I trust him with my property while I was gone for weeks. It was a good working relationship as well as quality work. read more

They built my aluminum patio just the way we described. They made it very simple. They can out, measured, got the permits, brought the concrete truck, waited till it dried, and came back to install my patio, along with the electrical for the fans! Amazing job! Yes they were one of the more expensive estimates. But it was well worth the money we paid for! Will definitely hire them again! read more

We hired SAE Builders to replace our very large L shaped wood patio cover. They did a great job! A couple of years later, there was a leak in the aluma wood beam and Scott promptly identified the problem, ordered a replacement part and fixed it himself under the warranty. Scott, the owner of SAE, is the most honest and professional contractor and that we have ever worked with! His repairs were excellent! He also installed a new aluma wood cover over the front door entry while he was doing the repair and he did an outstanding job! We would give him a 6 star review if that would be possible!!! read more

Wow, wow, wow!!!!! Scott was spot on with constructing our covered patio with recessed lighting and 2 outdoor fans, even the inspector was astonished by his superior construction skills and expertise. Thank You so much Scott!!!!!! Absolutely recommended... read more

5 stars for not returning calls. Seems my 31x12 patio cover and triple that in concrete is not a big enough job to return a call. Business must be good for you. Congrats. read more

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SAE Builders were very professional and knowledgeable. Scott was helpful in going over the options available and gave great advice. He was able to quickly give us a quote and the price was competitive. Contractor arrived when they said they would and on time. They provided quality workmanship in a timely matter. Scott and his crew did a great job on the installation and my family will enjoy this for years. read more

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Our experience with Scott and his crew was great! Scott was easy to reach via email and text and he answered all of our questions (and I had a lot!). He consulted us well on the design and dimensions of the patio cover, even down to the color, which we love. All the guys on his crew were very nice and professional. The total amount of time it took to build our patio cover was 3 days-- better than we expected. We now have a really awesome covered patio in our backyard that feels like two separate rooms. We had a bbq recently and everyone was amazed at how good it looked. I'm already passing out SAE's contact information. Thank you so much, Scott and Crew! read more

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I had a alumna wood patio cover installed by SAE and I could not have been happier with the work that Mr Scott did. Very easy to get in contact via email or text. The way that Mr Scott runs his company is amazing. I had got several quotes from other competitors. Not even close to what Mr Scott quoted me. I would for sure recommend SAE. If you go with SAE you wont be disappointed. Scott will go to the county for you, to get the permits and makes sure everything is under code. My family and I will like to thank Mr Scott and his crew for the amazing work that they did for us. Now we get to enjoy our backyard. read more

We recently had our patio put in by SAE and we are completely satisfied with the results. We choose SAE because they were exemplary professionals. They provided proof of workers comp, licensing, and reponded quickly to provide an estimate. They submitted the plans to the city and had the patio signed off for us. I won't have to worry about resale issues. I appreciate working with people who take pride in doing things right. read more

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Our home in Rancho Bernardo was in the path of the 2007 Witch Fire, and while we are grateful that our house did not burn down, there was a lot of work needed over the next 2 years. Better late than never, I am finally getting around to posting some reviews. We had an Alumawood lattice-type patio cover installed by SAE Builders and couldn't be more pleased. I got proposals from 5 different contractor, and SAE's bid price was very competitive, but what set them apart was that owner Scott Egbert was much more professional than the others. His business card says "Quality First" and he backed that up with an outstanding installation. I asked everybody the basic questions about contractor licenses, liability insurance, whether the company used subcontractors etc., and they passed this test. However, Scott from SAE scored the highest marks for being on time, explaining the options, being professional...and patiently answering my many questions. I didn't feel like I was being given a "sales job", as I had felt with several of the other bidders. Other bidders got low marks when I asked about allowable spans, and the size of concrete footings required under the posts. Several replied with answers like "We'll put in footers ABOUT x big", or "You can span ABOUT x feet." To me that was a big red flag, because I knew that the engineering specs are readily available, and anybody that is bidding patio cover work should be using them, as they are very specific about the exact sizes required for footings, and the allowable spans. Scott had a set of (stamped) engineering specs with him and was able to provide exact sizes of footings and allowable spans on the spot for the various configurations I was considering, always checking the specs. Since he was the last bidder I had scheduled, it was an easy choice to select SAE for the job on the spot. We had already installed a paver patio, and I was concerned about the possibility of damage to the pavers when removing them to dig and pour the footings, and whether it would look like a "patch job" when they were put back in place. Once they got started, Scott told me that it was one of the tightest paver installations they had ever worked on, but even faced with this challenge, they worked very carefully and did not break or chip a single paver while removing them. After the footings were poured they used the same care in putting the pavers back in place. When they got done, you literally could not tell that any pavers had even been touched, much less completely removed and replaced, and 7 years later they still look perfect, as shown in the attached photo. A few days later, the same crew, minus Scott, came to do the actual patio cover installation, and they made it look easy, a sure sign that they had done this many times. They finished up in a short day's work, and everything looked perfect. As they did on the first day, they completely cleaned everything up and took all the trash with them. It had gotten old, painting our old wood patio cover every few years, only to see it continue to warp, twist and rot, so we are very pleased that we switched to aluminum, and that hosing it down occasionally is the only "maintenance" required. The "dappled" shade that it provides is perfect for our inland valley location. Highest ratings for Scott Egbert and SAE Builders; easy to work with and a job done right, at a reasonable price, plus I have the peace of mind knowing that it was built to meet the engineering specifications. read more

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SAE Builders replaced a sliding patio door for us and did an Alumawood Patio cover. I have been in the kitchen and bath remodel business so I have an understanding/expectation on how these types of things can go. I found SAE by searching for reviews online. I had several contractors come out to give us estimates. Scott came out for our initial consultation and I was very impressed with his knowledge and the time he took to review the job. Due to my experience with Scott we decided that he was the contractor to do our job. And we were not disappointed. Scott did exactly what he said he was going to do! His guys we prompt, courteous, clean and did excellent work! We have zero complaints and are completely satisfied and would recommend Scott 100%!!!! read more

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Scott arrived on time for the estimate. He was professional, likeable and knowledgeable. We went over options with regards to how the structure would be attached to the house and where/how the posts would be. He suggested to strengthen the posts by putting redwood inside of them because I informed him that I would be having an iron railing installed in between each of the posts. Great idea. I received the quote either that evening or the next day (I can't remember, but it was lightning fast.) I had prior estimates but when I met and spoke with Scott, his knowledge and plan sealed the deal. Plus, his pricing was competitive with my other bids. Scott and his crew arrived early in the morning on the day promised. The guys worked hard, no bumps in the road, no attitudes and the entire project was completed in one day. Everything went smoothly from beginning to end, stress free. It was a pleasure doing business with this company. read more

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Great contractor - Jerry Sexton is the best. Professional and helpful, great ideas and the best price for the work we wanted.

We took our time to research our patio project and called Scott . He was very pleasant and knowledgeable , unfortunately we are too far away for him to take the job. An hour after we talked he called me back and gave me more info about the patio, since we are in a high wind zone, recommended certain things for me to watch out for. Thank you again for great customer service and simply for being a nice person. read more

Great contractor ....and even more importand showed up right away on a small warranty matter.

We had SAE Builders put our Patio up and are very satisfied. Scott came out to measure and explained my options. He and Shawn showed up on time and were very professional. They did a great job. I would recommend them to my friends and family. read more

Scott and company did a really nice job installing one side and one back screen room porches for my house. They are very professional in all aspects of their operations. I hope to use them again. read more

I called for a quote and they said they would call me back. It's been 5 days with no call back. Safe to say I wouldn't do business with them. First impressions mean a lot. Very disappointing. **UPDATE - The owner Scott has reached out to try to solve the internal communication issues. I am glad to participate in helping him iron those out, however I still couldn't give him our business. I changed my review from 1 to 3 stars for his efforts to try to rectify the issue. read more

Scott and crew do great work!! they have built several projects in conjuction with www.usmodularinc.com

Scott runs his business very efficiently . The quality is top notch

Scott installed Alumawood patios at my home and office, a few years apart. On our home, he designed the best layout when other bidders had very plain designs that did not address my concerns. SAE turned out to be the highest bid by a little bit, but we selected them anyway and we have have been very pleased with the work that was done. The office parking cover was very simple, but much larger. He had the job totally completed in 3 days from acceptance of his proposal. I have been told that I am a very picky person, but Scott thought of issues that I didn't event consider, all of which will lead to a much longer lifespan of the finished product. read more

After reading all the positive reviews I called Scott, convinced that he would be the right choice to fix some dry rot on some facia boards i had. Not a large job but I read here he had done this type of work before. I left a message with his answering service...yes I guess he is so busy now he uses an answering service. Did not get a call back from him so after almost a week I left a second message. Finally I spoke with him in person and we settled on a date he would come to give me an estimate. When that day came he never showed up. Totally wasted my time waiting for him. I called him to asked what had happened and I couldn't believe it when he said "I thought I told you I didn't do small jobs like that...". Unbelievable! If he had said that from the start I would not have wasted my time and would have just called someone else. Apparently he must have so much business now he can't keep his clients straight. Looking for someone more reliable who won't waste my time. read more

SAE installed an Alumawood patio cover, and we just love it. The quality is great and the workmanship is superb. As far as the experience, Scott was here to do our estimate when he said he would be. Also, the other workers from SAE where very professional. They completed the work, and would clean the work area each night. I would recommend SAE to anyone who is looking to do a patio cover. read more

We had Scott and SAE Builders install a new (50' long x 11' wide) portico on the back of our Palm Springs home. The old portico was big, heavy, and had dry rot issues. As always in projects like this, you can find problems you didn't anticipate. They repaired the facia board, repainted, and installed a great Alumawood portico. His attention to detail was really impressive. Scott and his team were very professional, showed up on time and the project ran exactly as he had told us. He also didn't nickel and dime us for more money when the facia board repairs were more extensive that we expected. We would use SAE again and we recommend them. read more

If you're one of those folks who are hesitant to enter into a remodeling or construction project due to uncertainty about the competence or honesty of a contractor, look no further than SAE. I've worked with Scott several times over the years on projects big and small and found him to be knowledgeable, capable, honest and reliable. His experience will help you make good decisions about the direction your project should take and his recommendations based on that experience are unfailingly spot on. He doesn't cut corners and insists on all projects being built to code. As a result you can be confident that the job is done correctly the first time and that long after his trucks are gone you'll be satisfied with the work. I feel fortunate to have found SAE and expect that your feeling will be the same. read more

SAE Builders installed an Alumawood patio and carport cover. They also layed Azek paver deck over a concrete slab. Their work was impeccable! I have done many home remodels and never experienced such professionalism and attention to detail. Scott is honest and has integrity. Look no further you have found your contactor, his company was a dream come true for me! read more

Scott and SAE Builders are great. Promised work product completed as promised with a beautiful outcome. How refreshing it was to work with a professional; trustworthy contractor. read more