Building Permit

Obtaining a building permit for construction projects is necessary and provides a major layer of the homeowners protection. The most important advantage is that only a licensed contractor can file and obtain a building permit. This alone will assure the homeowner that he is an "good hands" and the construction project will done correctly and will comply with all building codes and local regulation. Of course the homeowner have the option to file the permit as an "owner builder" but than he will not have any protection from the people, usually not licensed, who will do the work for him.


The most frequent question that we get from a homeowner is "how long it takes to obtain the building permit"? The quick answer is: Depends in what Township, City or County the permit will be obtained. Each municipality has its own building department and therefore, the bureaucratic process will vary from place to place.

We at AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms experienced very friendly and consumer oriented building departments that usually process the building permit application within few hours to few days. We also experienced an UN friendly, UN caring and not consumer oriented bureaucrats that prolong the permit process to over 5 weeks or more.

That why it is important to work with an experienced and license contractor, who knows and understand the building permit process in all the municipalities in the state of Arizona.

Home Remodeling

Experts agrees that in a down economy many contractors will have to close shop and go out of business. The same experts also agrees that the contractor who want to stay in business must be creative, innovative and very flexible in order to stay in business.


AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms started to apply those fundamentals at the end of 2007. Those fundamentals allows us to charge 30% to 40% below the leading competitors and yet be profitable. How do we do it? We structured down our overhead to a bear minimum. We purchase the construction materials at a major discount and our workers volunteered to take a pay cut in order to keep their job. Of course we also lowered our profit margin to a bear minimum.

Recognizing a problem and willing to change allows us to stay in business and continue to service our customers. We welcome inquires regarding construction projects and happy to suggest cost saving options. Call Avi at 602-791-3228 or contact us akagan1@cox.net

Arizona's Lifestyle

You can discover a commen thread in the Arizonian's life style. It is the love for outdoor living. The good weather and the beautiful mountain views with spectacular sunrises and sunsets draws most people to the outdoors. Most of the residential homes, especially the new one today, have some kind of a covered or uncovered patio. Patio and outdoor furniture is a dominate business in Arizona, along with varieties of patio roof covers, patio enclosures and sun rooms. Two of the popular patio roof covers are insulated roof for total shading and lattice roof for partial shading. The insulated roof can be attached to the house wall and supported by an aluminum header beam and posts. The lattice roof cover is made from aluminum tubes and the amount of shading can be determine by the open space between the tubes.

Patio Roof Covers

Several options are available for Patio roof covers
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Patio Enclosures and Sunrooms design

There is nothing quite like a patio addition to enhance the livable space in your home. Even if you live in a climate where the weather can be a challenge, there are patio plans available to make your patio enjoyable all year round by using enclosures.


There are many different options to consider when designing plans for patio enclosures. The size, the shape, the materials, and the complexity of a patio enclosure are just a few examples of things you need to think about. Depending on your level of remodeling skill and experience, you may or may not be able to do the actual construction yourself.

start with the purpose of the patio enclosure. Do you want your patio to be completely enclosed with a door, windows, electricity, and climate control? Or do you want your patio to be open to the fresh air but protected by screens to keep the bugs out? How you plan to use and enjoy your patio enclosure will be the primary drivers that determine your design.

Making Plans for Patio Enclosures

Once you have decided on what you want, you will have to decide how you will build the structure. If you want a complete enclosure you can design it yourself if you have enough knowledge about construction. Another option is to buy a pre-made enclosure kit such as a sunroom or a sun porch structure. Screened porches are usually easier to construct than a sunroom and can be built easier by a homeowner looking to complete the project themselves.

Consult with a reliable and experience Patio Enclosures and Sunrooms contractor. A reliable contractor should be able to draw several option of the proposed design. Also a reliable contractor will examine the existing concrete floor and ground condition and will determine what need to be done to satisfy your local building code. The bottom line is that any plans for patio enclosures you create should be suited to the purpose of the enclosure and the space available.

Sunroom Addition in Sun City AZ

A new sunroom enclosure provided a new and updated look to an older home in Sun City, Arizona. The new sunroom addition was part of a face lift plan that also included new landscaping work as well as interior remodeling. The homeowner selected a modular sunroom enclosure for the additional living space. The HOA approved the design and the exterior white color which compliment the existing house. Part of the new exterior design was the new patio roof coverts on both sides of the sunroom addition which increases the use of the backyard. The owners, Judith and Noel decorated the new sunroom addition into a warm and inviting living space. This new living space has an insulated roof, insulated walls and insulated windows with low “e” coating. It is cooled by a small air conditioning unit that was installed in the side wall. For more information about sunroom enclosures go to http://www.azenclosuresandsunrooms.com/ or write to akagan1@cox.net or call 602-791-3228

Want to upgrade your home and lifestyle with a new home addition?

Homeowners today are investing in their lifestyles with thoughtful home additions. Additions to the house can consist of that new master bedroom, guest room, den, office, or second story addition you’ve been imagining boosting your home’s potential value and livability. Studies show that the rate of return on a family room addition is 80% to 90% or even over 100%

Additions frequently can be added toward the back or sides of the home, and a family room is an ideal scenario for this location. Other popular additions consist of extra bedrooms. You can even design a sunroom addition, pool enclosure or gazebo, all within your home’s property lines.

Contact us If you are interested in learning more about home addition costs or possibilities, including the potential use of “green building” material and energy efficient windows. We provide FREE concept design and FREE no obligation estimates.

Click here to get an idea of who we are and the quality work we do at 30% to 40% less than the leading competitors.

What are Gazebo, Pergols and Pagoda in AZ

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The typical gazebo has a covered roof, with open sides and supporting pillars, or columns. It can be any shape: round, square, rectangular or multi-sided. The covered roof may be domed or turreted (think of a marquee without any sides). The quickly erected, fabric gazebos have become increasingly popular for dining 'al fresco'.

Some round gazebos, especially those suitable for supporting climbing plants, may have an open roof. The distinction, here, between a round pergola and a round gazebo, would be that the round pergola would have flat rafters and the gazebo would have a domed or turreted open roof.

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A pergola has supporting, vertical posts with rafters across the top. These are usually open and flat, running at regular intervals horizontally across the structure, and supported by side rafters. Their sides being square or rectangular in shape, they have straight lines as the basis of their structure.

Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule: for instance; a corner pergola, where the rafters radiate out from a central point; some wrought-iron pergolas that have curved rafters, due to the fact that wrought-iron can be molded into more intricate designs; and circular pergolas that, even though they have curved side rafters, still have flat, horizontal rafters radiating out from the centre. Even so, it is obvious that they are all pergolas because they have horizontal rafters running at regular intervals.

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A pagoda is something quite different. Think oriental. Think turrets - like an upside down curved V.

It will often have two or more turrets, and tends to be a much larger structure: in fact, it is usually referred to as a building, and wouldn't normally be found in your average garden. Pagodas were originally built as religious shrines or memorials in the far east.

That being said, the design influences of the pagoda are increasingly seen in other structures we see in our gardens today, especially in the turreted roofs of gazebos, and in turreted pergola rafters. The reason for this is to introduce an 'essence' of the far east into our garden design, making it a haven of calm and relaxation.

Home Remodeling in Paradise Valley Arizona

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Sunroom Addition for 30% - 40% Less

Homeowners are forced to reduce cost in many areas because of today’s declined economy. Any construction project, including sunroom enclosures and patio enclosures, can be design in such a way that will result in cost reduction without scarifying the quality. Also the right choice of materials can reduce the overall cost of the sunroom or the patio enclosures. Most reliable and licensed contractors will provide the homeowner with a free design and with a free cost estimate. Make sure to tell the contractor, right from the beginning of the design process, that you are looking for a cost reduction without giving up quality. Ask for design ideas and options to compare price variations. In today’s declined economy, you should be informed of all the options available so you can make the right decision and get the most ‘bang” for your money. AZ Enclosures and Sunrooms are very successful in building sunrooms and patio enclosures at 30% - 40% cost reductions. For more information contact Avi kagan at 602-791-3228 or send a request to akagan1@cox.net