Wenzlick Patio and Awning Reviews: Verified Customer Insights

Wenzlick Patio & Awning is a Flushing, Michigan contractor with over 50 years in the sunroom, patio cover, and awning business. The company holds an A+ BBB rating, has a documented permit history of roughly 323 permitted projects in the Genesee County area, and a small but consistently positive set of verified customer reviews on Angi and HomeAdvisor. That said, there are licensing status concerns and at least two formal regulatory complaints on record with Michigan LARA that every homeowner should check before signing a contract. This article pulls together what the public record actually shows, flags what you need to verify yourself, and helps you decide whether Wenzlick deserves a spot on your shortlist.

Company snapshot: what we know and what you should verify

Wenzlick Patio & Awning Company, Inc. has been operating since at least January 1972, making it one of the longer-standing patio and sunroom contractors in Michigan's Genesee County region. The BBB profile lists two Flushing, MI addresses (767 E Main St and 106 Lynn Street), a phone number of 810-659-1674, and an A+ BBB rating as of the time this article was compiled. Porch Pro and RevDex index the business at 1468 E Pierson Rd, Flushing, MI 48433, and the company's website appears to be michiganroom.com based on aggregated directory listings. All of that is a solid starting foundation, but none of it is a substitute for calling the company directly and confirming current details.

Here is the part that requires your active verification. BuildZoom records contractor license number 2102101177 for Wenzlick Patio and Awning but flags the license as inactive with an expiration date of May 31, 2017 (status last verified by BuildZoom in December 2024). Michigan LARA's board meeting minutes from August 2015 also document two formal complaints (Nos. 322843 and 322844) against Wenzlick Patio & Awning, Inc. and a named principal, with accepted stipulations recorded. The BBB rating does not override these regulatory records. Before any conversation about product selection or pricing, call Michigan LARA directly or use their online license lookup to confirm whether the residential builder's license is currently active and in good standing.

• Confirmed BBB address: 767 E Main St and 106 Lynn Street, Flushing, MI — call to confirm current operating location
• Phone on record: 810-659-1674 — verify this is still active before scheduling a visit
• Service area documented in BBB profile: Genesee County, MI — confirm whether they cover your specific township
• License number 2102101177 — verify current active/inactive status at Michigan LARA before signing anything
• Regulatory history: two complaints (Nos. 322843 and 322844) on LARA record from 2015 — ask the company directly how those were resolved
• Showroom: the company lists physical addresses but call ahead to confirm showroom hours and whether samples are available to view in person

Aggregated rating snapshot: how the scores stack up

Across platforms, the verified review picture for Wenzlick is positive but thin. Porch Pro aggregates approximately 12 online reviews and calculates a rating of roughly 4.79 out of 5. Angi publishes four dated reviews spanning September 2012 to October 2015, all of which carry a 5-star rating. HomeAdvisor, which shares data infrastructure with Angi, carries the same review set and lists the company as 'Recommended by 100% of homeowners' based on that profile. RevDex includes at least one additional review snippet. That is a tight cluster of publicly accessible, verified reviews, and the uniformly positive scores stand out.

A few things are worth understanding about how these scores are compiled. Platforms like Angi note explicitly in their profile metadata that licensing, insurance, and bond information is self-reported by the business. Review counts are low enough that a single bad experience would meaningfully shift any average. There is also a negative Yelp-sourced snippet from February 2018, attributed to a reviewer named Sandy W., describing a complaint about shingle and window work. The full Yelp entry requires direct access to read in detail, but its existence is a signal that the review picture on aggregator sites may not capture the complete story. When you research this company, check Yelp and Google independently, not just the platforms that syndicate the positive reviews.

The honest summary: the verified review volume is low relative to the company's operating history of over 50 years and roughly 323 documented permitted projects. That gap between project volume and online review count is common for older regional contractors who built their reputation before online reviews existed, but it does limit how confident you can be in any aggregated score. Ask the company for references from projects completed in the last two to three years and cross-reference those references against permit records in your municipality.

What customers praise most consistently

Speed and punctuality come through loudly in the verified reviews. Roy L. (Angi, September 2012) described his sunroom installation this way: 'In one day's time they set the supports, floor, walls, windows and roof.' Richard F. (Angi, October 2015) reported that 'crews were on time and finished on schedule.' For a category of project, sunroom and patio enclosure installations, where scheduling delays are one of the most common complaints homeowners bring to platforms like this one, same-day or on-schedule assembly is a meaningful differentiator. Ellyse M. (Angi, December 2014) reported a $25,000 project without complaint, and Rosellen M. (Angi, May 2015) cited a smaller maintenance job done cleanly. The pattern is consistent across different project sizes.

Crew conduct is another recurring theme. Multiple reviewers noted professional behavior on-site, which matters practically: sunroom and enclosure crews are working inside or at the threshold of your home, often over multiple days. Reviewers also mentioned coordination with local permitting processes, which the permit history on BuildZoom corroborates. A contractor that pulls permits consistently, as the BuildZoom dataset suggests Wenzlick does, is protecting you legally and ensuring the work is inspected. That is not a given with smaller regional patio contractors, and it is worth acknowledging.

Where complaints and concerns show up

The Yelp-sourced snippet from February 2018 involves a complaint about shingle and window work, attributed to Sandy W. While the full review text requires direct Yelp access to read and verify, its presence in a third-party directory aggregation suggests at least one customer experienced a workmanship or materials issue post-installation. Warranty and service follow-up are the categories where patio and awning contractors most commonly lose customer trust after an otherwise smooth install, and this snippet is a flag worth investigating.

The LARA regulatory record is the other concern that deserves honest treatment. Two complaints (Nos. 322843 and 322844) were accepted into formal stipulations at the Michigan Residential Builders board's August 2015 meeting. Stipulations in a licensing board context typically mean the licensee agreed to specific corrective terms to resolve the complaints without a full hearing. What those terms were is not publicly detailed in the available meeting minutes excerpt, but the existence of that record is material information. It does not disqualify the contractor, but it is a conversation to have directly: ask what happened, how it was resolved, and what has changed since.

• Post-installation warranty follow-up: at least one negative review snippet references a materials/workmanship complaint — ask specifically how warranty claims are handled
• License currency: the contractor license on record expired in May 2017 per BuildZoom — this must be verified with Michigan LARA before any work begins
• Regulatory history: two formal LARA complaints from 2015 with accepted stipulations — ask the company for context before dismissing or over-weighting this
• Communication during scheduling: reviews are thin enough that scheduling communication patterns after the sale are hard to assess from available data alone
• Review recency: most positive reviews date from 2012–2015, and the negative snippet is from 2018 — the gap in recent verified reviews makes current performance difficult to confirm

Products and services: what customers typically report for each

Sunrooms and three-season rooms

Sunroom and enclosed patio projects are clearly the core of Wenzlick's documented work. The BuildZoom permit dataset shows project descriptions like 'construct 22 x 18 aluminum sunroom and construct 16 x 18 open deck' (permit PB1700011, Grand Blanc, 2017) and straightforward sunroom permits in Flushing (PB17-0007, 2018). The Angi reviews back this up: Roy L.'s $9,500 project and Richard F.'s $23,000 project both reference enclosed or three-season room work. Customer feedback specifically highlights the speed of assembly for these projects and the crew's ability to frame, wall, and roof in a single day on smaller structures. Permit valuations for sunroom projects in the BuildZoom dataset range from roughly $7,865 to $34,620, suggesting the company handles both modest additions and more substantial enclosures.

Awnings and patio covers

Awning and patio cover work is core to the company's name and stated business focus, but the available verified review record does not include detailed customer accounts of awning-specific projects. The permit record skews toward sunrooms and decks. If awning installation or replacement is your primary need, ask the company for specific awning references and, if possible, request job photos from recently completed awning projects in your area. Do not assume that strong sunroom reviews translate directly to awning quality without that evidence.

Decks and open patio structures

Permit PB1700011 includes construction of a 16 x 18 open deck alongside a sunroom, and the permit valuations in BuildZoom's dataset reflect combined project costs that include deck components. Customer reviews do not isolate deck work as a standalone category, so the quality picture here is largely drawn from the permit record rather than direct customer accounts. If you are looking at a deck-only project, this is another area where asking for references from comparable standalone deck builds would give you a more confident assessment.

Maintenance and smaller jobs

Rosellen M.'s May 2015 Angi review references a $140 project, which suggests the company takes on small maintenance or repair calls. One reviewer note does not establish a pattern, but it is worth asking whether Wenzlick handles maintenance and warranty service on older installations, especially since the 2018 negative snippet involved post-installation concerns. A contractor willing to take small service calls is generally more invested in the long-term relationship than one who disappears after the final invoice.

Pricing expectations and decision points

The public record gives you a reasonable empirical range to work with, even if these are not final invoice totals. Angi reviewer-reported project amounts include $9,500 (a sunroom, 2012), $23,000 (a sunroom, 2015), and $25,000 (project details not specified, 2014). BuildZoom permit valuations, which represent municipal valuation entries and not necessarily what the homeowner paid, range from roughly $7,865 to $34,620 across documented sunroom, three-season room, and deck combinations. That puts the documented project range approximately between $8,000 and $35,000 for work in the public record, with the majority of documented projects clustering around the $20,000–$25,000 range for enclosed sunroom additions.

A few practical decision points to keep in mind before requesting a quote. First, ask whether the quoted price includes permit fees and inspections, since Wenzlick has a documented history of pulling permits, but you want that confirmed in writing for your specific project. Second, ask about financing options upfront. The Angi profile metadata indicates the company's self-reported position on free estimates, but that information is self-reported per Angi's own disclaimer, so confirm directly. Third, get at least two competing quotes from other contractors in the Genesee County or broader southeast Michigan market before committing. Comparing Wenzlick's proposal against a regional competitor with a similarly documented permit history will tell you more than any online rating.

• Ask: Does the quoted price include permit fees, inspection costs, and final cleanup?
• Ask: What is the payment schedule, and is a deposit required before materials are ordered?
• Ask: Do you offer financing, and if so, through which lender or program?
• Ask: Is the quote fixed-price or subject to change based on materials or site conditions?
• Ask: What is the warranty on materials versus labor, and are those terms in writing?

Project timelines and scheduling: what to realistically expect

The customer reviews suggest Wenzlick's installation crews work efficiently once a project is underway. Roy L.'s account of a single-day sunroom frame, floor, wall, and roof assembly is consistent with prefabricated or modular sunroom systems, which many regional contractors use to compress on-site labor time. Richard F.'s account of crews finishing on schedule also points to reliable execution once work begins. What the available reviews do not tell you is how long the pre-construction phase, quote to contract to materials delivery, typically takes. That gap in the review record is worth filling with a direct question.

For a project of any meaningful scope, the typical stages are: initial consultation and measurements, quote preparation and approval, permit application and municipal review, materials ordering and delivery, and then installation. In Michigan, residential addition permits for sunrooms can take anywhere from two to six weeks depending on the municipality, and Genesee County townships vary. The BuildZoom permit dates give some insight here: permit PB17-0007 in Flushing shows a final inspection date of July 2018 on a 2017 application, but final permit dates do not reliably represent total project duration without the original application date. Plan for the permit phase to add several weeks to your timeline, and get a written schedule from any contractor that shows each stage and expected dates.

1. Initial consultation and on-site measurement: typically one to two weeks to schedule from first contact
2. Quote preparation and contract signing: allow one to three weeks depending on project complexity
3. Permit application and municipal review: two to six weeks in Genesee County municipalities, longer for larger additions
4. Materials ordering and delivery: varies by product line; ask specifically about current lead times before signing
5. On-site installation: one to three days for a standard modular sunroom based on customer accounts; larger or custom enclosures take longer
6. Final inspection and punch-list: one to two weeks after installation for inspector scheduling and any corrections

A homeowner scheduling tip that applies here and to any regional patio contractor: avoid starting the process in late summer if you want installation before winter. Michigan's construction season compresses, contractor schedules fill up, and permit offices slow down as fall approaches. If you are reading this in the spring or early summer, that is your window to get a quote, sign, and get into the permit queue with enough runway for a fall or even early winter enclosed addition.

Warranty, aftercare, and service follow-up: what to confirm before signing

This is the section of any patio contractor relationship that causes the most friction after the installation is done, and Wenzlick is no exception to that pattern. The Angi profile metadata indicates 'No warranties offered' as a self-reported field entry, but Angi's own disclaimer notes that this information is self-reported by the business. That entry does not necessarily mean the company offers zero warranty protection, but it does mean you need to read the contract carefully and ask directly what written warranty coverage comes with the project. Do not accept a verbal assurance here.

The 2018 negative review snippet referencing shingle and window concerns is worth connecting to the warranty question. If a reviewer experienced a post-installation problem and had difficulty getting a response, that is a pattern worth probing. Ask the company directly: how do customers submit a warranty or service claim, what is the typical response time, and can they provide a reference from a customer who has had a warranty issue handled? A contractor confident in their aftercare will answer that question without hesitation.

• Request a written warranty document before signing: confirm whether it covers materials, labor, or both, and for how long
• Ask whether the manufacturer's warranty on components (windows, frames, roofing) passes through to you directly or through the contractor
• Confirm the process for submitting a service or warranty claim: phone, email, in-person visit, written request
• Ask for the name of a past customer who has had a warranty issue resolved — a willingness to provide that reference is a quality signal
• Check whether the current license status (verify with Michigan LARA) affects whether the company can legally perform warranty repair work
• Get the warranty terms documented in the contract, not as a separate verbal promise

How to evaluate any review you find: a practical checklist

Low review volume is the defining challenge with Wenzlick's public profile, which makes review quality more important than review quantity. Before you take any review at face value, work through this checklist.

1. Check the reviewer's profile for other reviews: a one-review account with no history is less reliable than a reviewer with a documented record across multiple businesses
2. Match review dates to permit dates: if a reviewer claims a project in 2015, check whether a permit for that address or vicinity exists in the public record via BuildZoom or your county's permit search
3. Look for specificity: reviews that name crew members, describe specific materials, reference permit numbers, or include job photos are substantially more credible than generic praise
4. Check whether the complaint is about installation, materials, or post-sale service: each type points to a different risk category
5. Read the negative reviews on Yelp and Google directly, not just the positive ones syndicated to contractor profile pages
6. Cross-reference the project dollar amounts in reviews against the permit valuation range from BuildZoom to see if they are plausible for the described scope
7. Ask the company for photos of recent completed projects and verify those photos have identifiable details (location, project type, date) rather than being stock or generic

Comparing Wenzlick to other regional patio and awning contractors

Wenzlick occupies a specific niche: a long-established, single-market Michigan contractor with deep local permit history, a strong BBB rating, and a small but positive verified review record. That profile is actually fairly common among regional patio contractors across North America, where the best-known names in a given county are often companies that predate Yelp and Google Reviews by decades. The question is whether the combination of licensing questions, regulatory history, and limited recent reviews creates more uncertainty than you are comfortable with.

For context, the broader landscape of patio and awning contractors reviewed on this site shows a range of approaches. Companies like All Seasons Windows and Patios and Central Valley Awning and Patio operate in different regional markets but face similar questions around permit compliance, licensing currency, and warranty follow-through. Northeast Walls and Patios is another example worth reviewing if you are researching how regional contractors handle enclosures and multi-season construction. For a direct comparison, see Northeast Walls and Patios reviews to evaluate another regional profile with similar enclosure and multi-season construction experience. For additional comparison, see Central Valley Awning and Patio reviews for a contrasting regional profile and customer feedback. For additional perspective, see California Redwood Gazebos and Patio Oak Hills reviews for how other regional specialty contractors present customer feedback and warranty details. The common thread across all of them: the contractors with the cleanest review profiles combine an active license, a documented permit history, and a willingness to provide recent customer references without hesitation.

Your next steps before making a decision

If Wenzlick Patio & Awning is on your shortlist, the path forward is straightforward but requires you to do a few things before any in-home consultation. Verify the license status with Michigan LARA today, not after you have spent an afternoon in their showroom. Ask about the 2015 LARA complaints directly and evaluate their response. Read the Yelp listing in full rather than relying on the positive review excerpts that circulate on aggregator sites. And request a written warranty document as part of your pre-contract checklist.

At the same time, compare at least one or two other contractors with similarly documented permit histories in Genesee County or the broader southeast Michigan market. The permit valuation range in the public record, roughly $8,000 to $35,000 for sunroom and enclosure work, gives you a benchmark to assess whether competing quotes are in a reasonable range. Request quotes from multiple contractors and evaluate them side by side: not just on price, but on warranty terms, permit inclusion, timeline commitments, and crew references. The review record on Wenzlick is not strong enough on its own to skip that comparison step.

Browse the full verified review profiles for related regional companies on this site to build a more complete picture of what a strong patio and awning contractor looks like in your area. The more contractor profiles you read, the sharper your instincts will be for separating a genuinely strong track record from a marketing-polished surface. Wenzlick has the longevity and the permit history to be a credible candidate. Whether the current license, regulatory history, and recent review gap fit your risk tolerance is a judgment call only you can make, and this article has given you the facts to make it with your eyes open.