Atlanta Porch & Patio has been designing and building custom porches, decks, patios, sunrooms, and outdoor living spaces across metro Atlanta since 2003. Across Google Business Profile and Houzz, the company has earned more than 160 verified customer reviews, a 4.8 out of 5 star rating on Houzz, and 15 consecutive Best of Houzz awards (2017 through 2026).
To understand what homeowners actually experience when they hire an outdoor living contractor in the Atlanta market, we read through every text-based review of Atlanta Porch & Patio on Google Business Profile and Houzz. The themes below reflect what customers describe most often in their five-star reviews: what they talk about most, the people they name, how they describe the process from design through final walkthrough, and what they say after living with the finished space for months or years.
Here is what the reviews actually say.
1. Craftsmanship and Build Quality Are What Customers Talk About First
56% of positive reviewers cited craftsmanship, build quality, or material quality as a central reason for their five-star rating.
This is the dominant theme across the review set. Atlanta Porch & Patio customers are not just describing how the process went. They are specifically naming the things they can see and touch after the build is done: Brazilian hardwood and cumaru decking, the stain finish on a vaulted ceiling, the way trim and railings hold up to a high-end look, stone masonry on fireplaces and retaining walls, paver work, and finish details as small as the design of an electrical outlet plate.
A specific sub-pattern shows up in the craftsmanship reviews: customers report that inspectors who came through their property remarked on the workmanship, with several specifically noting that the build went above code. That is a particular kind of compliment, because it does not come from the homeowner’s eye. It comes from a third party paid to look for problems.
“The craftsmanship is top-notch, the decking material is both beautiful and durable, and the railings and trim details really give it a polished, high-end look. We also love the gorgeous stain finish and the vaulted ceiling.”
“Sol and his team made us feel at ease through the entire process, and the few problems that arose were taken care of immediately. Not only were they the most cost effective of the quotes we received, but the quality of their work is top notch. We repeatedly had inspectors tell us how good their workmanship was and that they were going above code requirements. I would use them again in a second.”
“Outstanding results. The deck finish and expert detailing rivals fine furniture. Everyone who has seen it has been greatly impressed. Brazilian hardwood is the very best decking I’ve ever seen.”
“Craftsmanship and quality were second to none and the collaboration for design was the added piece we wanted in this custom project.”
2. Customers Name the People Who Worked on Their Project
53% of positive reviewers mentioned a specific Atlanta Porch & Patio team member by name.
In a service category where customers usually remember the company but not the individual, Atlanta Porch & Patio reviews go a different direction. The two most frequently named people are project manager Judy Goldberg (named in 12+ unique reviews) and owner Sol Elisha (named in 21+ unique reviews). Designer-project managers David and Chris also appear repeatedly, along with crew members like Victor and warranty technician Fidel.
The mentions are not generic. Customers describe what each person actually did: setting expectations early, explaining each step of the build, sending daily progress photos, walking a homeowner through stone center selections in person, coming out personally to clean up scraps after the crew left, and handling permitting paperwork start to finish. When the same names show up across years of reviews, that consistency reflects how the company is staffed and how those staff members are trained to interact with homeowners.
“We just finished our screened in porch and could not be happier! Judy was fantastic, very communicative and clear. Working with her and her teams was so easy and they took care of everything.”
“Daniel provided multiple updates per day with photos and made sure at every step that the work matched our vision. He was super responsive from start to finish and was so accommodating.”
“Throughout this endeavor Sol’s personal commitment of time and on-site support was top notch. We spent lots of time up front in planning and selection of materials during each phase of the work and did not feel pressured into making hasty decisions. The crews provided quality work with quality materials, and Sol was on site daily to monitor progress and talk over next steps.”
3. Communication, Timelines, and the Hard Parts of Permitting Show Up Often
38% of positive reviewers specifically described how Atlanta Porch & Patio handled communication, project timelines, or permitting on their build.
Outdoor living projects in metro Atlanta involve city and county permitting, HOA approvals, zoning variances in some jurisdictions, and material lead times that can stretch a project across months. Reviewers consistently describe Atlanta Porch & Patio as the company that walked them through that process, set realistic expectations up front, and stayed in contact when things took longer than planned. Customers in the city of Atlanta and DeKalb County specifically called out permitting as the part of the project they were most worried about, and the part Atlanta Porch & Patio handled for them.
A related pattern shows up in the timeline reviews. Customers consistently say the project took as long as the company said it would take, with delays attributed to weather, supply chain, or HOA approval being communicated proactively rather than discovered after the fact.
“Throughout the process, he took time to explain each step and give us a realistic sense of the timeline, which we really appreciated.”
“They worked well within our very particular city permitting process, and we also needed to use permeable pavers for our walkway, which looks incredible. The only downside for us was the lead time. They are in demand (and rightly so!), and supply chain issues probably played a role, so we had to wait 10-11 months before they could start. But it was well worth the wait.”
“Daniel met with us immediately after we reached out as we were on a short timeline and he was able to quickly understand what we were looking for. In less than a week we had the exact design agreed to and shortly after that he had his team onsite making things happen.”
4. Customers Notice the Design Vision Behind the Build
36% of positive reviewers described the design or creative vision Atlanta Porch & Patio brought to the project, often crediting the company with seeing possibilities they could not see themselves.
This theme shows up across screened porches, three-season porches, decks, patios, outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, retaining walls, and full backyard renovations. Customers repeatedly describe walking into the consultation with a rough idea, sometimes nothing more than a tired patio they were embarrassed by, and walking out with a complete design they could not have articulated themselves. Several reviewers specifically credit owner Sol Elisha or their assigned designer with translating loose ideas into a buildable plan that respected the home’s architecture and the family’s budget.
What customers are responding to is the design-build model itself. Because Atlanta Porch & Patio handles both design and construction in-house, the conversations about layout, materials, and feel happen with the people who will actually be on site for the build.
“I partnered with Atlanta Porch and Patio to bring my dream screened porch to life, and the final result is exactly what I had envisioned. The design is stunning, and the craftsmanship is top-notch. I’ve already spent countless hours enjoying the space, and I know it will be my go-to spot for relaxing at home.”
“The previous deck was so ugly and uneven that I didn’t know what could be done with it. Thankfully, the design person at Atlanta Porch and Patio had a vision for it that I couldn’t even imagine when it was being described. Now I have a patio that is both fun and functional year-round. And they stayed within my budget!”
“We are so pleased and would have never dreamed it was even possible what Sol designed and executed. I appreciate the talent he has to see what our backyard could become.”
5. Customers Come Back Years Later, and Spaces Stay in Daily Use
19% of positive reviewers referenced a multi-year relationship with Atlanta Porch & Patio, either as repeat customers, long-time clients, customers updating their review years after the original project, or homeowners describing the finished space as the favorite gathering spot in their home.
Outdoor living spaces in Georgia have to handle humidity, summer heat, pollen, hard rain, and the occasional ice storm. Customers writing about projects built three, five, seven, or even ten years ago describe spaces that are still being used, still holding up, and still functioning as the focal point of the home. At least six unique customers in the review set explicitly hired Atlanta Porch & Patio for a second project, including one customer who originally engaged the company for an outdoor porch and later brought them back to redo their interior floors and shelves.
That kind of multi-year confidence is one of the more reliable signals available when evaluating an outdoor living contractor, because it can only be earned over time.
“I originally left a 5-star review back in 2018, and after all these years Atlanta Porch & Patio still deserves it. They built our large covered porch with a fireplace in Marietta, and it has truly become the favorite gathering spot in our home. The craftsmanship and design are outstanding, and it has held up beautifully over time. I’ve also seen other projects they’ve done for friends and neighbors, and every one has the same high-end look and quality.”
“I have worked with Atlanta Porch and Patio for over 10 years now. The team over there has always been super professional and responsive. They do beautiful work, I would highly recommend!”
“We have used Atlanta Porch & Patio twice. Our first project was a redo for a porch and deck. We love the outcome and use the porch nearly every day. It is functional for our needs and beautiful. Sol has exceptional design ideas and architectural input. Trust him. Our second project was a redo on the front sidewalk, porch landing, and building a new portico. Again Sol guided us in the correct direction with stone work that is beautiful and the new portico is perfectly to scale.”
“This is the second project we have Atlanta Porch and Patio done for our deck and patio and the result is just as impressive as the first one if not more.”
Atlanta Porch & Patio: By the Numbers
Data drawn from analysis of verified Google Business Profile and Houzz reviews of Atlanta Porch & Patio.
- 160+ combined verified reviews across Google Business Profile and Houzz
- 4.8 out of 5 stars on Houzz across 58 verified reviews
- 15 consecutive years winning Best of Houzz (2017 through 2026)
- Recommended on Houzz badge holder
- 10,000+ Ideabook Saves on Houzz, reflecting the volume of homeowners actively planning around the company’s project photos
- 56% of positive reviewers cited craftsmanship, build quality, or material quality as a central reason for their rating
- 53% mentioned a specific Atlanta Porch & Patio team member by name (project manager Judy Goldberg appears in 12+ unique reviews, owner Sol Elisha appears in 21+ unique reviews, alongside David, Chris, Daniel, Victor, Ben Story, and Fidel)
- 38% specifically called out communication, project timeline handling, or permitting management
- 36% described the design or creative vision Atlanta Porch & Patio brought to the project
- 19% referenced a multi-year relationship, a repeat hire, or a project that has remained in daily use over years
- 7+ reviews specifically describe Atlanta Porch & Patio handling the full permitting process for the homeowner, including in the city of Atlanta and unincorporated DeKalb County
- 5+ reviews include inspectors commenting on the build going above code requirements
- 6+ explicit repeat customers in the review set (homeowners who hired Atlanta Porch & Patio for a second or third project)
- 213 building permits pulled in Georgia, totaling more than $2.1 million in documented build value (per public BuildZoom records)
- Project types reviewed include screened porches, three-season porches, open porches, front porches, covered patios, paver patios, custom decks, two-story decks, outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, sunrooms, retaining walls, pergolas, and full outdoor living rooms
What This Means for Atlanta Homeowners Choosing a Licensed Builder
Choosing a porch, deck, or outdoor living contractor in metro Atlanta involves real stakes. You are inviting a crew to alter the back of your house. You are committing to a build that will likely outlast a few cars, a few jobs, and possibly the next owner of the property. And you are trusting a company to communicate clearly, handle permitting honestly, and stand behind the work years after the final invoice.
The review data from Atlanta Porch & Patio speaks directly to all of those concerns.
On Craftsmanship and Quality
More than half of all positive reviewers described a physical outcome they could see and name. They wrote about Brazilian hardwood floors laid at an angle, stone fireplaces built by skilled masons, paver work that elevated a backyard, and trim details they notice every time they step onto the porch. Multiple reviewers report that inspectors flagged the workmanship as going above code, which is a third-party signal that the build is engineered beyond what is required. For Atlanta homeowners trying to evaluate whether a contractor produces real, lasting quality, that pattern is one of the more reliable signals available.
On the People Doing the Work
More than half of reviewers named a specific team member by name. Project manager Judy Goldberg is the most frequently named, described as the person who set expectations early, handled permitting, coordinated multiple sub-trade crews, and made every step easy from design planning to final walkthrough. Owner Sol Elisha is named more often still, with customers describing him as personally invested in projects, on site during builds, and quick to remedy issues that come up. When the same names appear across years of reviews, that consistency reflects a company that hires deliberately and keeps its team in place long enough for customers to remember them.
On Communication and Permitting
The most common pain point in any Atlanta-area construction project is the permitting and approval process. Reviewers consistently described Atlanta Porch & Patio as the company that walked them through that process honestly, gave realistic timelines, and stayed in contact through delays, including weather, supply chain disruptions, and zoning variance requests that took months to clear. For homeowners who have dealt with contractors who go silent during the slow parts of a project, that responsiveness is a concrete differentiator.
On Design
More than a third of reviewers described Atlanta Porch & Patio as the company that saw possibilities for their outdoor space that they could not see themselves. The design-build model matters here. Because the people designing the project are the same people managing the build, the original vision survives all the way through to the final walkthrough, which is not always the case when design and construction are split between different companies.
On Long-Term Durability
Customers who returned to update their reviews three, five, seven, and ten years after the original project described spaces that have held up to Georgia weather, become the favorite gathering spot in the home, and matched the same quality they see in their neighbors’ Atlanta Porch & Patio builds. Several customers were so satisfied with their initial project that they hired Atlanta Porch & Patio a second or third time, including for interior work. That kind of multi-year confidence is impossible to manufacture. It can only be earned over time.
None of this is marketing language. It is what customers wrote in their own words, unprompted, across more than 160 verified reviews on Google and Houzz. If you are comparing outdoor living contractors in Marietta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Buckhead, Dunwoody, Decatur, Milton, Woodstock, Canton, or anywhere else in metro Atlanta, the review record at Atlanta Porch & Patio is worth reading in full.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many reviews does Atlanta Porch & Patio have?
Atlanta Porch & Patio has 100+ Google Business Profile reviews and 58+ Houzz reviews as of 2026, totaling more than 160 verified customer reviews across both platforms, with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating on Houzz.
What services does Atlanta Porch & Patio offer in metro Atlanta?
Custom screened porches, three-season porches, open porches, front porches, covered patios, paver patios, custom decks (including two-story decks), outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, sunrooms, retaining walls, pergolas, and full outdoor living spaces across Marietta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Buckhead, Dunwoody, Decatur, Milton, Woodstock, Canton, and surrounding communities.
Why do customers recommend Atlanta Porch & Patio?
The most common themes across verified Google and Houzz reviews are craftsmanship and build quality (56% of positive reviews), named team members like Judy Goldberg and owner Sol Elisha (53%), communication and permitting handling (38%), creative design vision (36%), and multi-year durability with repeat customers (19%).
Has Atlanta Porch & Patio won any awards?
Atlanta Porch & Patio has won Best of Houzz for 15 consecutive years (2017 through 2026), holds the Recommended on Houzz badge, and was previously recognized as Best Porch & Patio Builder by Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine in 2016.
Does Atlanta Porch & Patio handle permitting?
Yes. Multiple Google and Houzz reviews specifically describe Atlanta Porch & Patio handling the full building permit process for homeowners, including in the city of Atlanta and unincorporated DeKalb County, which typically have the longest permitting timelines in metro Atlanta. Note that some jurisdictions require homeowners to manage zoning variance requests directly, which is separate from the standard building permit process.