Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Did a great job with our kitchen remodel. Stayed in budget, and made sure it was done right. Working with them on electrical work in our barn and another kitchen project at a family member's house."
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Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Good people and great work with the re-mulching of our property. Very conscientious. They trenched around the entire house, used quality mulch, and made the home look better than the work done three years ago where we had paid nearly twice the price to another company."
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Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas
In business since 1990
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Jerry Ellis Construction LLC framed our new dream home last year, and they did an outstanding job! Reasonably priced, flexible, hard working, dependable, and outstanding quality. I highly recommend Jerry Ellis for your construction needs!"
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Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
"This was an excellent experience. Tom did a fantastic job incorporating our desires into a finished product. Coordination was excellent. Quality was outstanding. Pricing was a little higher than other quotes but it was much more detailed which eliminated misunderstandings and change orders plus you get what you pay for. Would highly recommend Frazee Building Company."
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Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"The damage was extensive, Dave Schwartz was very transparent with his estimate of cost. We didn't know what all needed done until drywall, subfloor and exterior siding were removed. Everything was repaired well, I was kept up to date on all work. As the house was going on the market, they even chipped in and helped me remove wallpaper from **** from my daughter's room. I have since hired them for every home repair job I need."
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Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas
In business since 1971
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Moore Construction Services transformed my screened-in patio into a stunning 4-season room, and I couldn’t be happier! The entire process was seamless, with superb crew coordination and exceptional attention to detail. They completely finished the space inside and out, creating a beautiful, functional room that we now enjoy year-round. The team was professional, efficient, and delivered top-notch craftsmanship. I highly recommend Moore Construction Services for their outstanding work and dedication to excellence!"
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Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Menards is where we bought the replacement door and they don't have to put the door knob hole in the correct place. The door was a little too narrow and the door knob hole shows a little, but otherwise the work was fine. We didn't know before the installation that Jeld-wen is a better place to buy new doors."
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Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It went great! Charles was easy to get a hold of and was able to get me scheduled right away. Both the owner and his helper were very knowledgable and creative when it came to troubleshooting my projects. He helped me fix a door that wasn't shutting properly and he also helped me with my hardwood flooring project. They helped me find a solution that was not only simple but saved me money too. Charles also had a lot of creative ideas for other projects around my home which I appreciate and is something you don't see everyday in a contractor. They were very personable and won't hesitate to use them again in the future. I highly recommed Charles and his team. They were awesome!
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Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"We just purchased our first home, which we love for its historic character. So much of the original house was still in place when we moved in, including the windows. And while we loved them for their historic charm, they were in pretty terrible shape. We chose Legacy and they did a superb job installing the perfect windows that blended perfectly with the rest of our home. We would not have gone a different way with that selection."
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Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas
In business since 1980
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"The quality of the work was well done. Greg and Adam are very responsive. Adam does excellent work, and very fast once he had all the cabinets, etc. The thing folks need to know is that it takes a very long time to get cabinets custom ordered and to get granite selected and cut. Make sure you build this in. Overall I think this project took too long to complete (over two months), but the overall final product was really great.
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