Serving Louisville, KY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Jose and crew were timely, conscientious, great communicator, hard-working and tidy. They treated my little 1940 cabin in the desert like a brand new home. They worked with the materials I supplied and it was very enjoyable listening to them enjoying their work. I would highly recommend them.!"
Serving Louisville, KY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Offers commercial services
Were a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
Serving Louisville, KY and surrounding areas
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
Specializing in construction for over 35 years, honest, reliable, and offer quality work at a fair price.
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Serving Louisville, KY and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Warranties offered
Construction business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today! You can also find us in Facebook at : JLA Construction, LLC \nYou can also find us in Tiktok :@JLAConstruction\n\n
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Serving Louisville, KY and surrounding areas
In business since 1997
Free estimates
"The quality of work was a top notch. They were very good. They were accurate, on time, and pleasant people."
Serving Louisville, KY and surrounding areas
In business since 2019
Free estimates
"I absolutely love the new look of my freshly remodeled kitchen. I will rehire them for all of my remodeling needs. Great work and finished in excellent timing."
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Serving Louisville, KY and surrounding areas
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Our company remodels from kitchens and baths to whole house and additions. We are a family owned buisness and have been in buisness for 20 years. Our goal is to finish the job on budget and time.
Serving Louisville, KY and surrounding areas
In business since 1947
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Well, the unit was repaired and is working well. I had called another firm and they said I needed a whole new init as well as a new furnace . Also I had a a home warranty and they came out and said that the reason the unit stopped working was an 'act of god.' naming hail. What a scam! What was wrong is the unit had the wrong fan in it. and it was not damaged by hail."
Serving Louisville, KY and surrounding areas
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Evaluation specifically of the skylights and reported that seals were tight so interior ceiling water might be due to water pipe problem
Evaluation of roof condition and found that the finishing of roof near gutters was incomplete. Repaired the condition
Gutter overflow problem was resolved by powerwashing out the gutters.
Evaluated wood siding on the back of the house and discussed options to correct wood rot
Two technicians were at my home for more that an hour and meticulously cleaned up after the gutter cleaning
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Serving Louisville, KY and surrounding areas
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Great. I would highly recommend"
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