Great Day Improvements, LLC the exclusive manufacturer and installer of Patio Enclosures brand sunrooms and screen enclosures as well as Stanek brand windows and patio doors; and the parent of Apex Energy Solutions has been named as one of the fastest growing private companies in America by Inc. 5000!

Over the past five years, Great Day Improvements has more than quadrupled in size by focusing on organic growth, geographic expansion as well as acquisition opportunities in an effort to add new markets, new technology, build talent and increase product diversity.

“As the U.S. market leader in the sunroom and enclosure products industry, we’ve set forth aggressive growth targets in all areas of our business and consistently achieved them,” said Michael Hoy, President and CEO. “It’s an honor to be named to Inc. 5000’s list of fastest growing private companies. We know what we’ve been able to accomplish, but to have to opportunity to share our story and accomplishments outside of our walls is an exciting moment for all of us,” Hoy went on to say. “This milestone could not have been reached without the dedication and passion of our hardworking employees and our loyal customers.”

The vertically integrated organization serves its customers through 4 brands across 56 metropolitan markets with plans to double again in size in the next 2-3 years. “We are extremely proud of the home improvement products we make and install and want to be able to offer them to an even larger audience in the future,” stated Hoy.

Great Day Improvements, LLC the exclusive manufacturer and installer of Patio Enclosures brand sunrooms and screen enclosures as well as Stanek brand windows and patio doors; and the parent of Apex Energy Solutions has been named to Qualified Remodeler’s 43^rd annual Top 500 List of largest residential remodeling companies at #11, a seven-spot jump from #18 in 2020!

Since 1978, the QR TOP 500 has tracked the industry’s largest and fastest growing companies. In 2021, the TOP 500 represented $13 billion in remodeling sales volume on 1.1 million jobs.

GREAT DAY IMPROVEMENTS, LLC was chosen as a 2021 TOP 500 remodeler by the Qualified Remodeler editorial staff for meeting a set of criteria including installed remodeling dollar volume, total years in business, industry association membership, industry certification, industry awards and community service.

“We are thrilled to have moved up to the eleventh spot,” said Michael Hoy, President and CEO. “We’ve come a long way in a relatively short period of time, but this is only the beginning. Our success is a testament to the trust our customers put in us every day to help make the most of their homes, as well as the hard work and dedication of our employees in helping us reach our growth goals.”

Over the past five years, the company has been focused on growth through improved performance, geographic expansion as well as acquisition and has quadrupled in size. Great Day Improvements now encompasses 4 brands and serves over 56 metropolitan markets and growing!

Great Day Improvements, LLC dba Patio Enclosures, Stanek Windows and Hartshorn Custom Contracting now ranks #10 on the list of replacement/specialty remodelers, up from #14 last year!

"We're thrilled to welcome Hartshorn Custom Contracting, Inc. to our family of businesses. Their exceptional quality products complement our existing patio enclosure business perfectly and will allow us to better serve our customers and their design needs in southern markets," said company President/CEO, Michael Hoy. "Plus, Hartshorn brings a strong and experienced team with considerable tenure in the enclosures business to our organization, which is a huge asset."

This acquisition marks another milestone event for Great Day Improvements. In the last 5 years, the company has doubled in size and footprint, expanding its presence to 27 metropolitan markets throughout the Midwest and Northeastern United States and is ranked as one of the Top 25 largest residential remodeling companies in the country according to Qualified Remodeler Magazine.

About Great Day Improvements, LLC

Great Day Improvements, LLC is the exclusive manufacturer and installer of the well-known Patio Enclosures and Stanek Windows brands. Specializing in residential and light commercial projects, the company serves its customers across a 21-state footprint through its corporate campus and manufacturing facility located just south of Cleveland, OH as well as 19 local installation offices. Great Day Improvements has an A+ rating with the BBB and has an overall Google rating of 4.3 with well over 500 reviews. To learn more, visit www.patioenclosures.com, www.stanekwindows.com, www.greatdayimprovements.com, www.hccscreens.com.

“Our new app is a game-changer,” noted Melissa Skinner, Vice President of Marketing. “Our customers will now be able to not only see a detailed 3D computer-generated model of their sunroom, but using augmented reality they’ll be able to take in a 360-degree view from the inside of the room! Often times, our customers have a hard time visualizing their new space. Being able to see what their specific room will look like on their home as well as having the ability to see out to their garden or backyard through their room, will help bring our customer’s projects to life, something we didn’t have the ability to do before!”

Skinner went on to say that, “As a custom manufacturer, we offer many options to our customers, from product lines to configurations. I think, at times, it can be overwhelming. Our new Sunroom Designer can help our customers see the differences in the options we offer and help them make the best choice for their sunroom project. We couldn’t be more thrilled to share this new technology with our customers.”

The new app is currently being used exclusively by the company’s design consultants during the complimentary in-home consultation, but a customer downloadable version of the app is in the works.

The Patio Enclosures sunroom brand has been a mainstay in the industry for over 50 years. The company operates in 27 metropolitan markets throughout the Midwest and Northeast United States and has a network of dealers.

“To get a sense of how unique this status is, consider there are roughly 98,000 remodeling firms in America with paid staff,” noted Craig Webb, REMODELING’s Editor-in-Chief. “Since 1986, we have selected only about 1,600 firms. That’s just 1.6% of all the remodeling businesses in the country today.”

“We are truly honored to receive this prestigious distinction,” says Michael Hoy, President of Great Day Improvements. “The award recognizes excellence and leadership in the industry, and we are privileged to be named to this select group of remodelers. Thank you to our valued employees whose hard work, passion and dedication to the satisfaction of our customers, has made this honor possible.”

REMODELING editors, columnists, industry leaders, and companies themselves make the nominations each year.  Following a lengthy evaluation and interview process, the editors select the 50 companies that exemplify the best of the industry that year, and that have something to offer other remodelers in proven practices.

This year’s Big50 includes full-service remodelers, home improvement firms, insurance restoration firms, and specialists in specific parts of the home, such as basements, kitchens and bathrooms. Some have a history going back decades, while others are just a few years old. “There’s no single strategy here and no lack of competitors for their services,” REMODELING’s introduction to the list declares. “What Big50 firms share is a culture that celebrates employees and customer service above all.”

The Big50 awards will be presented at a dinner at the Remodelers Summit and Awards Gala on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, in New Orleans. The 2018 Big50 winners are featured in the August-September issue of REMODELING, a national trade publication read by more than 150,000 professional remodeling contractors. Longer profiles of the winners are posted on the REMODELING website, remodelingmag.com.

REMODELING, published by Hanley Wood, is the leading publication in the home improvement industry. REMODELING has and continues to be the indispensable tool that remodelers cannot do without—delivering the business know-how, product and technical information that home improvement pros need to help make smart decisions that will shape their success.

Great Day Improvements, LLC is the retailer, manufacturer and installer of Patio Enclosures brand sunrooms, screen rooms and solariums as well as Stanek brand replacement windows and patio doors. Both brands have a long, rich history and are known for their quality and craftsmanship in the industry. Headquartered in Macedonia, OH, a southern suburb of Cleveland, the company’s corporate campus and manufacturing facility supports a growing network of company-owned and operated locations as well as an expanding network of dealer locations throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more about Patio Enclosures and Stanek Windows, visit www.patioenclosures.com and www.stanekwindows.com.

Great Day Improvements has 12 locations throughout the United States and is an industry leader in home renovation.

“We are excited to have made Qualified Remodeler’s Top 200 HIP List with an improved ranking over last year,” said Melissa Skinner, VP of Marketing for Great Day Improvements. “It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire organization that has made this possible.”

“It’s an honor to be recognized on Qualified Remodeler’s Top 500 List, “ said Melissa Skinner, Vice President of Marketing. “The fact that we’ve moved up to the twenty-first spot is a testament to the success of our growth initiatives and to be recognized #1 in the sunroom category is an accomplishment we are extremely proud of.”

Great Day Improvements is unique in the fact that the company makes and installs the two primary brands they sell, Patio Enclosures® sunrooms and Stanek® windows and patio doors. Trusted by thousands of satisfied customers, Great Day Improvements and their family of brands, has become a leader in the remodeling industry.

Unlike traditional bank loans, one of the best parts about these new financing options is that the application and approval process is quick and easy! No headaches, a 10-minute phone call or an online application is all it takes.

Plans vary from region to region. Simply find the location nearest you to learn more about the individual plans available.

Zero Interest, Zero Payment Plans (Same as Cash): 

Based on approved credit, borrowers pay no interest and make no payments if the balance of the loan is paid in full within the plan period.

Reduced Rate APR Plans:

Finance your home improvement project with a reduced APR loan. You don't have to pay the bank's outrageous interest rates any longer. Our rates are some of the lowest on the market. Partnering with GreenSky makes it possible for us to offer this to our customers. Take full advantage while it lasts.

If you are ready to take the next step in financing your home renovation project, please contact us to discuss the financing options available to you.

Great Day Improvements and GreenSky will work together to help you achieve your home improvement goals in the most affordable and timely way possible.

With solid brands like Patio Enclosures and Stanek Windows under its umbrella, Great Day Improvements is quickly becoming an industry leader. The company is now ranked as the largest sunroom, window and door manufacturer in Northeast Ohio and also serves much of the East and Midwestern United States.

“We have worked hard to earn this ranking,” said Bill Goddard, VP of Sales and Marketing. “…We know that our customers are the very core of our business and we work every day to deliver the very best customer experience to each of them.” It’s this customer-first attitude and commitment to excellence that keeps Great Day Improvements at the top of its field.

View the press release to learn more about this award.

Patio Enclosures by Great Day Improvements has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013. 

“We’ve worked hard to achieve this status,” said Steve Bell, Cincinnati General Manager. “Customer service is our top priority and it shows. We understand that customers place a great deal of trust in us to improve their homes, which is why it is so important for us to foster that trust every step of the way.”

 “Only about 5 percent of the companies Patio Enclosures competes with in Cincinnati are able to earn our Super Service Award,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “It’s a mark of consistently great customer service.”

 Angie’s List Super Service Award 2013 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, which include an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade; the company must be in good standing with Angie’s List, have a fully complete profile, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List. Companies are graded on an A through F scale in areas ranging from price to professionalism to punctuality. Members can find the 2013 Super Service Award logo next to company names in search results on AngiesList.com.

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 Angie's List helps consumers have happy transactions with local service professionals in more than 720 categories of service, ranging from home improvement to healthcare. More than 2 million paid households use Angie's List to gain access to local ratings, exclusive discounts, the Angie’s List Magazine and the Angie's List complaint resolution service.

Once an application is received, the details of the firm's financial and company data are analyzed and verified through public records, websites and other offical sources. Based on the in-depth analysis conducted by Qualified Remodeler, Patio Enclosures by Great Day Improvements ranks #44 in the United States and #6 in the state of Ohio.

Patio Enclosures is part of an elite group of remodeling firms who share several common attributes such as a strong commitment to customer service, insightful sales tactics and customer loyalty.

"We aim to be the best in all areas of our business. Each of our employees is focused on quality and prompt customer service. Hard work, smart business and year-round effort has helped us achieve a place on the Qualified Remodeler Top 500 Remodelers list," says Steve White, Managing Director of Great Day Improvements, LLC.

Ideal for experienced DIYers, these sunroom kits allow you to bring the beauty of the outdoors in and extend the seasons. Seasoned contractors will also find that Easyroom™ sunroom kits are a perfect addition to their current product and service offerings.

Homeowners can choose from a wide variety of room sizes, roof type, glass type and frame color to meet their budget and lifestyle. Each sunroom kit also comes with a step-by-step instruction manual and a full five (5) year warranty providing peace-of-mind protection for the homeowner's investment. Great Day Improvements, LLC.'s expert customer service department will also be available to answer any installation or product questions.

"Many DIY homeowners and contractors search the marketplace for high quality sunroom kits to meet their needs," said Steve White, Managing Director of Great Day Improvements. "We now offer our Easyroom DIY kit, direct-manufactured with the same legendary quality of our Patio Enclosures brand."

Ideal for both residential and commercial applications, the Sunrealm™ Collection's natural wood grain finishes provide a high-end look that complements existing architecture and décor. A wide range of wood grain patterns and color options are available from beech and maple to alder and cherry.

"Our wood grain finishes are the perfect option for the homeowner that wants the look of a wood framed solarium without the maintenance," said Steve White, Managing Director of Great Day Improvements. "In fact, the Hampton Inn located in the historic Greenbrier Valley of West Virginia, wanted just that for their new lobby - a unique wood look solarium without the upkeep hassle of a traditional wood product," said White. "Aluminum is practical in a solarium application where wood is not. The Sunrealm™ Collection offers the best of both worlds and we are currently the only sunroom manufacturer with this option. We think consumers will be excited to learn that they have other frame color choices besides the traditional white, sandstone and bronze solarium frames."

To learn more about the SunRealm Collection, watch our YouTube video.

Schedule your design consultation today and begin enjoying the solarium of your dreams in as little as 6 weeks!

What is Pinterest?

You may be wondering, what is Pinterest? Pinterest is in essence a virtual pinboard. It lets you organize and share all of the great things that you find while browsing the web ranging from recipes to a piece of jewelry. Simply put, a user creates "pinboards" and then adds images and videos that relate to the topic of the pinboard. This helps users keep all of their favorite content organized and easy to find when they need it. There are numerous ways that people use Pinterest. Some use Pinterest to help them find inspiration and ideas for decorating their home, while others use the tool to keep track of current fashions and some newlyweds even use Pinterest to help them plan their weddings. The options are pretty much limitless.

What You Can Expect from Patio Enclosures' Pinterest Page

As part of Patio Enclosures growing online presence, we recently joined Pinterest as a way to share our favorite things and help users gain inspiration for their home rejuvenation projects. Patio Enclosures is in the business of helping customers rejuvenate their homes and lives. This is just another avenue for us to assist in this process.

There are currently 9 pinboards on Patio Enclosures' Pinterest page. We plan on actively participating in this community by consistently adding boards and pins that inspire us in the hopes that we can help others discover ways to rejuvenate their living space and in extension, their lives.

Interested in seeing what we are currently "pinning", find us at www.pinterest.com/patioenclosures/ and give us a Follow!

"Customers are looking for a complete solution when they decide to add a Patio Enclosures renovation," said Steve White, Managing Director of Great Day Improvements. "The Ultra Signature Collection is an absolute best-in-class hand railing system that is a finishing touch to a home renovation."

Ultra Alumnium (Ultra) of Howell, MI, produces the Ultra Signature Collection Aluminum Hand Railing System. Its architecturally appealing railing system withstands the tortures of weather, pollution, chemicals and savage environments. Established in 1996 to replicate the intricate details of historic ornamental iron fences, the Ultra line includes the use of tempered glass as an insert in their railing system.

Ultra uses recycled aluminum in its product line. Its Powercoat coating process is environmentally friendly, virtually pollution-free and unconditionally guaranteed for life against cracking, peeling and chipping.

White added, "The Ultra Hand Railing System gives our customers great design choices, has an unconditional guarantee and pricing they can afford. Their glass insert system has a positive impact on the homeowner's view to the outside."

GDIC Management Services, LLC will continue to use the Patio Enclosures brand name, as the brand was one of the assets acquired under a pervious secured lender agreement.

Steve White, President of GDIC Group, said, "GDIC is an acronym for Great Day In Cleveland; and it is certainly appropriate today, as we were able to hire most of the former Patio Enclosures, Inc. employees. With the strength of the Patio Enclosures brand and the investment GDIC is committed to making in the people, infrastructure and advertising, we are excited about the significant growth opportunities ahead."

Retail and manufacturing investments are a key focus and strength for GDIC Group, LLC. The firm focuses on acquisitions that include distressed privately-held companies with an established business in the marketplace.