Bower Design & Construction builds beautiful decks, patios and porches for homeowners across Southeastern Wisconsin. Whether you need a new addition, tear out and replacement of an existing structure, or good-as-new renovation, you’ll be thrilled with our work.
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Choosing Between a Deck, Patio or Porch
Decks
Great for: Catching sun and having people over.
Cost: Generally more expensive than a patio but cheaper than a porch.
Resale Value: You’ll probably get 60-80% of the cost added to the total value of your house. If you’re selling the home soon, a deck might end up being the cheapest option at the end of the day.
Patios
Great for: Grilling out, especially if you build an outdoor kitchen. You know you aren’t going to burn down a stone patio.
Cost: Generally the cheapest way to build an outdoor living space.
Resale Value: Your home value will go up by about half the cost of the patio, which still isn’t bad when you’re getting enjoyment out of it.
Porches and Sunrooms
Great for: Enjoying the great semi-outdoors. Patios are usable a little earlier and later in the year which is why you see so many in Wisconsin. You can also add screens or windows to keep out insects and go that much longer into the fall and winter.
Cost: Generally the more expensive option due to the roof overhead. Still a lot cheaper than adding an equivalent sized room to your house.
Resale Value: The return on investment can range dramatically depending on the build.