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Outdoor Designers

  • 1102 Fairhaven Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
  • Financing Available
  • Locally Owned & Operated
  • Metal Roof
  • Slate Roof
  • Asphalt Shingle Roof
Hours
Mon7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
About the Business

At Outdoor Designers, we specialize in transforming outdoor spaces with a comprehensive range of services, including roof installation, replacement, emergency repairs, and maintenance. Our expertise extends beyond roofing; we are adept at managing complex projects that require meticulous planning and execution. Whether you are a homeowner looking to upgrade your deck or a business needing reliable roofing solutions, we are equipped to handle both residential and commercial needs. Located in Chesapeake, Virginia, we pride ourselves on our organizational skills and attention to detail.

Our dedicated team ensures that every project is executed with precision, resulting in durable and high-quality outcomes. We understand the importance of clear communication and project coordination, allowing us to adapt seamlessly to any challenges that may arise. Trust us to bring your vision to life, ensuring that your outdoor spaces are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing.

What people say about “Outdoor Designers”?

Customer reviews for Outdoor Designers predominantly reflect a positive sentiment, with numerous clients praising the professionalism, communication, and quality of work exhibited by the team. Many customers noted that the team was punctual, kept the worksite clean, and delivered projects that matched their visions perfectly. However, a few serious complaints emerged regarding poor workmanship and unsatisfactory post-project service, particularly concerning leaks and unresponsive customer care. These negative experiences highlight significant concerns about reliability and follow-up, which slightly tarnish the overall positive feedback.

What Users Like The Most
  • The entire process was smooth and professional.
  • John's approach was very straightforward and practical.
  • Quality of work was beyond excellent.
  • John was great with communicating with us.
  • The job was absolutely perfect.
What Users Like The Least
  • The porch leaks whenever it rains and windows and the door do not shut properly.
  • John blows us off and will not come and fix what they did wrong.
  • I called two other companies to come and check out the leak and poor workmanship.
  • No one ever came out to fix the loose board.
  • They would not fix the leak since they said the warranty is up after a year.
Recommended Reviews
Overall Company Rating
Good 4.2
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Phil Jiannine
Jun 16, 2025

What a great job the crew of Outdoor Designers did on my composite deck and vinyl handrail work. They showed up everyday, and when it rained, they notified me they were standing by for the rain to stop. As much as you hear about contractor under-performance, this crew was Fantastic! I would recommend John Bowes and his Outdoor Designers Team to anyone.

Robert Geis
Jul 24, 2024

We had a great experience with Outdoor Designers! The entire process was smooth and professional. John and his team designed and created the exact vision we had in mind. The team was professional, cleaned up the worksite each day and finished the job expeditiously. Our screen room was a 17' x 20' built on an existing slab. We are super happy with this space. We've been out there everyday, even in teh summer heat and humidity. NO BUGS! I would highly recommend Outdoor Designers!

Marc Tsou
Jun 2, 2024

We wanted to replace our 30+-year-old wood deck with a composite structure and add a screened porch. I interviewed 4 or 5 companies and a neighbor who recently had a porch built by John and his team. John's approach was very straightforward and practical. It was clear he had a lot of building experience and knowledge. He worked harder to get my business than the others and provided the best quote. We were very comfortable with our choice to go with Outdoor Designers. John never promised something he couldn't deliver and his recommendations/modifications were spot on. I can't say enough good things about his loyal crew (the 2 Daves and also his son, Andrew). They were always professional, polite and committed to getting it done exactly the way I wanted. The deck and porch were done on schedule but the deck railing took extra time. I wanted special railing and there was unavoidable delay in getting some materials. It didn't really matter because it was through the winter. My only suggestion is to document modifications/changes in writing but that's my advice for any contractor and project.

In summary, we are thrilled with our new deck and porch and experience with Outdoor Designers. We would definitely use them again and have highly recommended them to our friends.

Stuart Brinsfield
Apr 13, 2024

Dave and David came out and replaced my old awning with a wonderful new patio. They were efficient and professional. Quality of work was beyond excellent. I would use Outdoor Designers again!! I love my new grilling/sitting area!!

JT Beats
Sep 13, 2023

Outdoor designers did an absolute stupendous job on my new screen-in patio this summer. Time to go crack a beer on it.

Mathew Fulford
Aug 15, 2023

John and his team were incredible. We could not be happier with the finished project. We love our porch! We spend the majority of our time now on our porch (year round).

John was so easy to work with and his crew was so friendly with our family (and our dog). I would recommend Outdoor Designers to anyone (and have) looking to add an addition to their house.

We could not recommend them enough.

Ashlee Locklear
Jul 26, 2022

John and his team were fantastic! Very professional and easy to work with. John was great with communicating with us. We absolutely love our screen in porch, we sit out there every day! The pergola was also the perfect addition to our home and gives such a custom look and feel. I would highly recommend Outdoor Designs.

Michael McCormick
Apr 4, 2022

Outdoor designers built a screen in porch for our new home. The porch leaks whenever it rains and windows and the door do not shut properly. Have made many calls to the owner John Bowes and just blows us off. He will not come and fix what they did wrong. Not very professional at all, used car salesman that’s all he is. Poor workmanship on the porch and the worker he hired to just put in insulation and dry took two weeks for two walls approximately 8’ and 14’ and just terrible workmanship. This company outdoor designers should not be in business at all.

Roy DeCoster
Dec 15, 2020

After a long time planning and interviewing contractors, my wife and I chose Outdoor Designers to build a screened-in porch in our backyard. They did a fantastic job! The end product is exactly what we wanted, hand-built to our specs, including some very detailed work tying a beautiful A-frame roof into an intricately shaped rear section of our house. John and his crews are busy, so we did have to wait a little longer than we planned for them to start the project, but it went fairly quickly once started and we're very happy we chose them for the project. I have already recommended them to several friends.

Haley Greiner
Jul 29, 2020

Outdoor Designers did a fantastic job. So my husband said in my review I should mention how picky I am and that i am a perfectionist and I will add my husband is also very particular about work. John and his team surpassed my expectations. The job was absolutely perfect. Every detail was taken care of, without little issues left behind, like can be seen with others. The materials were all good quality (my big husband can stand of the roof) and supplies came correctly and the workmanship is very skilled. The team who did my work were so professional and kind(Thank you Guys! My neighbors couldn't stop talking about you all). I am impressed by the service. John also went the extra mile and was scheduling things without my asking. John gave me a payment schedule and held to it, and was hassle free. John even called to get me help on gutter addition, without my prompting. They went the extra mile and John lives locally and takes this seriously, based on what I could see. All of this occurred during COVID, and they still had this level of quality. Thank you!

Don LaDuke
Jun 27, 2020

I really hate to leave this type of comment, but I feel like I am left with no choice. In 2012, Outdoor Designers created a beautiful trex deck for me at a cost of $23,000. 8 years later, all the lights go out on the deck. A call to John was made who stated his crews were busy and to call him back in a couple weeks. A couple weeks went by..called again and asked if anyone was available. Again, John said he was busy and I should call an electrician. Problem is,, the deck was built with no service points and the only way to get at the light board is go pull up the deck boards. I called back a few weeks later...John told me that I could do it myself or call someone. Mind you, I was willing to pay for any work done. Giving him the benefit of the doubt, I called multiple electricians and multiple othe deck contractors....NONE will pull up the deck boards. Here is where ny problem with John and Outdoor Designers lies......i called John back.....went right to voice mail. Called him throughout the week....all right to voice mail. I had my wife call.....he picked right up. JOHN BLOCKED A CUSTOMERS #!....a customer who spent $20,000.00 on him and his company.. Seriously, what kind of customer service is this? I am beyond annoyed and disappointed, He does good work....but don't expect any loyalty out of this company!! Wonder if he is going to deny doing any work for me like his other negative reviews?

C
Jun 16, 2020

We wanted a screened in porch and it is absolutely the best money we've ever spent!! Professional team and awesome price!!

GG Dreon
Dec 17, 2019

Outdoor Designers removed an old deck on the back of my home and replaced it with a beautiful composite deck with a full apron of steps. I was delighted with the design and their timely work. It was beautifully completed in the timeframe promised, the worksite was kept clean during the process, and the gentlemen who performed the work were very professional. I highly recommend the work of Outdoor Designers!

Sheila Hagerty
Nov 26, 2018

John built us a lovely screen porch addition with EZ Breezy screens. We love it and for the last year and a half have felt it was the best investment we have made. John had built a screen porch for me years ago on my prior house, so I was happy he was still available to do this one.

Jason Pleasant
Aug 9, 2016

I hate having to write this review but the owner, John, left me no choice. I feel I need to warn others of the extremely poor service. I spent $16,000 on a new screen porch with this company. Within a couple of months there was a board that had come loose. I emailed a picture to them and was told they would have someone come out to fix it. No one ever did. Then I have had an annoying leak right in the middle of the screen porch that started after about a year. They would not fix that since they said the warranty is up after a year. I called two other companies to come and check out the leak situation, and both of them told me that the roof of the porch was not installed properly and that is why it was leaking. Even with that, Outdoor Designers refused to do anything without charging me.
The final straw that prompted me to finally write this review was when we had a screen get ripped on the porch. John had said when the porch was initially built that if we ever had a torn screen, that he would come out and fix the first one free of charge. After telling me for three months that he would get someone out to fix it, he never did. Then he told me he could send someone, but only if I paid for it. So the whole "first one's free" promise he had made was gone. I know how to fix a torn screen, but this was a principle thing where I would have hoped he would have been a man of his word. John comes across as a very nice guy initially, but he is as slick as a used car salesman, and won't return your calls once there is a problem. I don't normally write reviews, but I felt this had to be done. Maybe it will make him rethink how he treats his customers.

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  • 1102 Fairhaven Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
  • Financing Available
  • Locally Owned & Operated
  • Metal Roof
  • Slate Roof
  • Asphalt Shingle Roof
Hours
Mon7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
We Answer Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing questions
1. What is the average roof replacement cost for a residential home?
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The average roof replacement cost for a residential home typically ranges from $7,000 to $15,000, depending on factors such as roof size, chosen materials, roof pitch, and labor rates in your area. Premium materials or complex designs may increase the price.

2. How much does it usually cost to replace the roof of a commercial building?
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The cost to replace the roof of a commercial building typically ranges from $5 to $12 per square foot, depending on several factors such as roof size, material, labor rates, building type, and local code requirements.

3. What factors affect the overall roof repair cost?
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Several factors influence roof repair cost, including the extent of the damage, roof accessibility, material type, labor costs, and whether it’s a general repair or an emergency fix. Minor repairs can start around $150–$400, while major repairs may exceed $1,500.

4. What is the typical roof leak repair cost, and how is it calculated?
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Roof leak repair cost generally ranges from $300 to $800, depending on the size and location of the leak, the materials required, and labor intensity. Complex leaks involving structural repairs or interior damage will cost more.

5. What is the average flat roof repair cost for commercial buildings?
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Flat roof repair cost for commercial properties usually ranges from $500 to $3,000, depending on the roofing material (TPO, EPDM, PVC), the extent of the damage, and roof accessibility.

6. How much is the mobile home roof replacement cost compared to traditional homes?
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Mobile home roof replacement cost typically ranges from $3,000 to $8,000, making it generally more affordable than traditional home roof replacements, due to smaller size and simpler structure.

Service questions
1. Should I stay home during roof replacement?
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It's not necessary to stay home during roof replacement. Roofing work is noisy and can cause vibrations inside the house, which might be uncomfortable. Most homeowners choose to leave during major parts of the project, but our team ensures safety and keeps you updated, whether you're home or not.

2. How long does roof replacement take?
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The timeline for a roof replacement typically ranges from one to three days, depending on the size and complexity of the roof, weather conditions, and material type. Larger or more intricate roofs may take a bit longer, but we always aim for efficient, timely completion.

3. How to hire a roofing contractor?
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To hire a roofing contractor, start by researching local companies with good reviews and proper licensing. Request quotes from multiple contractors, verify their insurance and certifications, and ask for references. Always ensure you get a written contract that outlines the scope of work, timeline, and payment terms.

4. How to check if a roofing company is legit?
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Check if a roofing company is legit by verifying their business license, insurance, and local certifications. Look for memberships in professional associations, read customer reviews, and ask for recent project references. A legitimate company will be transparent and provide all documentation upon request.

5. How to choose a roofing company?
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When choosing a roofing company, consider their experience, customer reviews, warranty offerings, and quality of materials. Make sure they provide clear communication, detailed estimates, and a solid portfolio of completed projects. Local expertise is also a major advantage for understanding regional roofing needs.

6. How do you know if your roofing contractor is ripping you off?
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Warning signs that your roofing contractor might be ripping you off include vague contracts, pressure to pay large upfront deposits, lack of proper documentation, and unexplained price increases. Always ask for itemized estimates and written guarantees, and avoid contractors who avoid answering your questions directly.

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