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Avatar for Hammer Home Renovation
Hammer Home Renovation
9126 South 750 West
4.79(
47
)
Approved Pro
Hammer Home Renovation
9126 South 750 West
4.79(
47
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
17 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

At Hammer Home Renovation we offer quality craftsmanship and reasonable prices. We are a family owned company and we believe costumers should feel comfortable around are staff and employees. We want to earn your business for years to come. When you have a project think Hammer Home Renovation.

"Last week we hired Mike to take on a significant project that involved removing a load bearing wall holding up 1/4th of our roof and 2nd floor. It involved adding temporary walls to support the weight as he installed 2 14' laminated beams, not an easy task. This opened up our kitchen into an adjacent room give us a completely different look and feel. He also removed about 500 sq ft of tile and cement board. He will be coming back to install continuous wood floor. Mike was willing to divide work into phases, allowing us to manage spending better. All that work was accomplished in 5 working days! We are very pleased with his work, he was great to work with and professional. He also came in under his budget estimate."

Cynthia M on February 2025

At Hammer Home Renovation we offer quality craftsmanship and reasonable prices. We are a family owned company and we believe costumers should feel comfortable around are staff and employees. We want to earn your business for years to come. When you have a project think Hammer Home Renovation.

"Last week we hired Mike to take on a significant project that involved removing a load bearing wall holding up 1/4th of our roof and 2nd floor. It involved adding temporary walls to support the weight as he installed 2 14' laminated beams, not an easy task. This opened up our kitchen into an adjacent room give us a completely different look and feel. He also removed about 500 sq ft of tile and cement board. He will be coming back to install continuous wood floor. Mike was willing to divide work into phases, allowing us to manage spending better. All that work was accomplished in 5 working days! We are very pleased with his work, he was great to work with and professional. He also came in under his budget estimate."

Cynthia M on February 2025


Avatar for Watkins Bros. Construction
Watkins Bros. Construction
7801 East County Road 800 South
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Watkins Bros. Construction
7801 East County Road 800 South
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Jared Watkins does excellent work. We will hire him for future projects. Jared also did a shower install for my parents and he did an awesome job on that as well!"

Karen E on March 2016

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Jared Watkins does excellent work. We will hire him for future projects. Jared also did a shower install for my parents and he did an awesome job on that as well!"

Karen E on March 2016


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CM Handyman
217 14th Street
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
CM Handyman
217 14th Street
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Cash, check, Venmo, Zelle

"This dynamic duo were not only very nice, extremely professional folks but did an incredible job putting up our lights. The work they did has been commented on by so many neighbors, especially the kids. We could not be happier with the service."

Owen D on October 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Cash, check, Venmo, Zelle

"This dynamic duo were not only very nice, extremely professional folks but did an incredible job putting up our lights. The work they did has been commented on by so many neighbors, especially the kids. We could not be happier with the service."

Owen D on October 2024


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Brick + Ember Outfitters
5151 S Franklin Rd
4.37(
1,095
)
Approved Pro
Brick + Ember Outfitters
5151 S Franklin Rd
4.37(
1,095
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
88 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

Are you looking for a premium Fireplace, Chimney and Masonry contractor? Protect the investment of your next project by hiring a time tested professional. We have over $50 million dollars in produced Fireplace, Chimney and Masonry projects, along with rave reviews from our clients and a 4.7 STAR rating on Google. Brick and Ember is Indianapolis's contractor of choice. Book an in-home visit with an experienced professional today to ensure your next project is (Crafted with Love and Built to Last).

"Brick & Ember was very responsive. There were some complications with the job that required a return by the service person and they were very quick to schedule that. The result was what we wanted, it was professionally done, and the cost was very reasonable. I highly recommend Brick & Ember Outfitters."

Bart P on March 2025

Are you looking for a premium Fireplace, Chimney and Masonry contractor? Protect the investment of your next project by hiring a time tested professional. We have over $50 million dollars in produced Fireplace, Chimney and Masonry projects, along with rave reviews from our clients and a 4.7 STAR rating on Google. Brick and Ember is Indianapolis's contractor of choice. Book an in-home visit with an experienced professional today to ensure your next project is (Crafted with Love and Built to Last).

"Brick & Ember was very responsive. There were some complications with the job that required a return by the service person and they were very quick to schedule that. The result was what we wanted, it was professionally done, and the cost was very reasonable. I highly recommend Brick & Ember Outfitters."

Bart P on March 2025


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Cochran Exteriors LLC
8461 Castlewood Dr
4.35(
1,082
)
Approved Pro
Cochran Exteriors LLC
8461 Castlewood Dr
4.35(
1,082
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
3076 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Cochran Exteriors serves our customers with professional, effective roofing and contracting services. We take pride in our work and welcome the opportunity to assist residential and commercial owners in their restoration projects. We work hard to ensure that you receive the highest quality products with complete customer service at the best value. Our mission is to provide you with an effective and comprehensive roofing, siding and gutter system that will deliver satisfaction for years to come. Cochran Exteriors, LLC, prides itself as an experienced construction companies with 30+ years of construction experience. We are committed to providing excellence in roofing, siding and gutter work. We have become specialists in addressing the needs of hail and wind damaged properties that require attention. Perhaps one of the areas which sets Cochran Exteriors apart from our competitors is our dedication to improving the aesthetics of each homeowner’s property. We consider this aspect of the project to be a critical link in the ultimate success of any restoration project. Cochran Exteriors constantly strives to stay abreast of the latest technologies, training of our personnel and supplying our clients with the best resources for their restoration project. Our reputation is not only our guarantee. Cochran Exteriors will provide the necessary service to complete any project to the highest level of quality and offer the industry standard for product and installation warranties. As a family owned business, Cochran Exteriors is looking out for your needs. Award winning.

"I had originally called as I had some storm damage and needed them to look at a couple shingles. When they came out, they assured me they didn't need to go up onto the roof at all and told me I had some nail pops and the obvious shingles that were missing. I was quoted for the work (just under $1000) and had to put $500 as a deposit. fast forward to the day they came out. Not only did they bring a shingle not even close but when the project manager was up on the roof told me that I had way more going on up on the roof and they highly recommend replacing the whole roof due to water damage and condition of shingles. At this point I did my due diligence and shopped around after getting the quote for a full roof replacement. I got quotes from 4 other companies who all came up quite a bit lower (material costs across the board were lower), and the icing on the cake was the fact that EVERY SINGLE ONE asked me the question why didn't the first company go up on the roof at first as they all agreed I needed to replace it. So, if Cochran would have just went on the roof in the first place I wouldn't have had to even put the original deposit in which they didn't even fix issues as it needed replaced and so I paid essentially $500 for them to caulk a couple place and not just go on the roof THE FIRST TIME and find the issue up front... I called to let them know I was going with another company who was a much lower quote for the exact same work, and they didn't even offer a refund (ethical thing to do since they didn't even go on roof at first) and even admitted that they should have just gone on the roof the first time when I asked them to! If you are looking for a quote from this company, all I have to say is just avoid or be careful."

Matthew W on May 2025

Cochran Exteriors serves our customers with professional, effective roofing and contracting services. We take pride in our work and welcome the opportunity to assist residential and commercial owners in their restoration projects. We work hard to ensure that you receive the highest quality products with complete customer service at the best value. Our mission is to provide you with an effective and comprehensive roofing, siding and gutter system that will deliver satisfaction for years to come. Cochran Exteriors, LLC, prides itself as an experienced construction companies with 30+ years of construction experience. We are committed to providing excellence in roofing, siding and gutter work. We have become specialists in addressing the needs of hail and wind damaged properties that require attention. Perhaps one of the areas which sets Cochran Exteriors apart from our competitors is our dedication to improving the aesthetics of each homeowner’s property. We consider this aspect of the project to be a critical link in the ultimate success of any restoration project. Cochran Exteriors constantly strives to stay abreast of the latest technologies, training of our personnel and supplying our clients with the best resources for their restoration project. Our reputation is not only our guarantee. Cochran Exteriors will provide the necessary service to complete any project to the highest level of quality and offer the industry standard for product and installation warranties. As a family owned business, Cochran Exteriors is looking out for your needs. Award winning.

"I had originally called as I had some storm damage and needed them to look at a couple shingles. When they came out, they assured me they didn't need to go up onto the roof at all and told me I had some nail pops and the obvious shingles that were missing. I was quoted for the work (just under $1000) and had to put $500 as a deposit. fast forward to the day they came out. Not only did they bring a shingle not even close but when the project manager was up on the roof told me that I had way more going on up on the roof and they highly recommend replacing the whole roof due to water damage and condition of shingles. At this point I did my due diligence and shopped around after getting the quote for a full roof replacement. I got quotes from 4 other companies who all came up quite a bit lower (material costs across the board were lower), and the icing on the cake was the fact that EVERY SINGLE ONE asked me the question why didn't the first company go up on the roof at first as they all agreed I needed to replace it. So, if Cochran would have just went on the roof in the first place I wouldn't have had to even put the original deposit in which they didn't even fix issues as it needed replaced and so I paid essentially $500 for them to caulk a couple place and not just go on the roof THE FIRST TIME and find the issue up front... I called to let them know I was going with another company who was a much lower quote for the exact same work, and they didn't even offer a refund (ethical thing to do since they didn't even go on roof at first) and even admitted that they should have just gone on the roof the first time when I asked them to! If you are looking for a quote from this company, all I have to say is just avoid or be careful."

Matthew W on May 2025


Avatar for Fadely Home Design
Fadely Home Design
8500 E 116th
4.95(
503
)
Approved Pro
Fadely Home Design
8500 E 116th
4.95(
503
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
132 local quotes requested

Deal with the owner of this friendly, family company. Windows - Doors HIGHEST RATED COMPANY ON THE LIST!

"The whole process was very easy and we are pleased with how the windows turned out! The 2-man crew was very fast and efficient, while providing high quality work. Would definitely use again!"

Patricia H on September 2022

Deal with the owner of this friendly, family company. Windows - Doors HIGHEST RATED COMPANY ON THE LIST!

"The whole process was very easy and we are pleased with how the windows turned out! The 2-man crew was very fast and efficient, while providing high quality work. Would definitely use again!"

Patricia H on September 2022


Avatar for Strenova Exteriors
Strenova Exteriors
5314 W 79th Street
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Strenova Exteriors
5314 W 79th Street
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
451 local quotes requested

Strenova Exteriors is the #1 choice for all of your exterior remodeling needs. We specialize in roofing, siding, windows, painting and gutters. With our best-in-class customer service, clear and transparent estimates, and deep industry knowledge, you'll be in good hands from start to finish while you're project is completed.

"We were very pleased with the project from start to finish. We experienced great communication, reasonable pricing, timelines that were adhered to, and excellent quality throughout the job. We highly recommend and would definitely use Strenova Exteriors again."

Jen R on February 2025

Strenova Exteriors is the #1 choice for all of your exterior remodeling needs. We specialize in roofing, siding, windows, painting and gutters. With our best-in-class customer service, clear and transparent estimates, and deep industry knowledge, you'll be in good hands from start to finish while you're project is completed.

"We were very pleased with the project from start to finish. We experienced great communication, reasonable pricing, timelines that were adhered to, and excellent quality throughout the job. We highly recommend and would definitely use Strenova Exteriors again."

Jen R on February 2025


Avatar for Window Nation Indianapolis
Window Nation Indianapolis
5603 W Raymond St
4.36(
55
)
Approved Pro
Window Nation Indianapolis
5603 W Raymond St
4.36(
55
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
613 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

At Window Nation, we know replacement windows. We’re third-generation window replacement experts who have been lucky to provide homeowners replacement windows, siding, and doors for over fifteen years. We opened our first showroom in Maryland in 2006, quickly growing to serve homeowners in cities across the country – and we’re not stopping there. We’re grateful for every homeowner who has trusted us to upgrade their most important asset: their home. We’ve learned a lot about home improvement over the years, but the most important thing we learned isn’t about window replacement. We learned the home improvement industry isn’t about offering the best windows, siding and doors; it’s about the relationships we build with our customers.

"Started badly because installers showed up, claimed I wasn't at home (I was), and left. So had to book installation for a week later. Installation went well, and the product is excellent - which is the most important thing. But as for any after-sales service, forget it. They didn't tell me that had ordered full-window screens, so I contacted them to order some half-window replacement screens, and it has been near-impossible to get a response. The "project manager" (Bernadette) is never in and never responds to messages, and you can only reach the local "sales manager" (Steve) via an 866 phone number in Maryland. (You leave him a message, he maybe calls you back.) I need to order more windows, and have told them so, but have also told them it is dependent on them fixing the screen problem. Do they want any business? Or are they happy just to take your money for the first installation and then forget you? Looks like the latter."

LEANNE AND JOHN M on September 2021

At Window Nation, we know replacement windows. We’re third-generation window replacement experts who have been lucky to provide homeowners replacement windows, siding, and doors for over fifteen years. We opened our first showroom in Maryland in 2006, quickly growing to serve homeowners in cities across the country – and we’re not stopping there. We’re grateful for every homeowner who has trusted us to upgrade their most important asset: their home. We’ve learned a lot about home improvement over the years, but the most important thing we learned isn’t about window replacement. We learned the home improvement industry isn’t about offering the best windows, siding and doors; it’s about the relationships we build with our customers.

"Started badly because installers showed up, claimed I wasn't at home (I was), and left. So had to book installation for a week later. Installation went well, and the product is excellent - which is the most important thing. But as for any after-sales service, forget it. They didn't tell me that had ordered full-window screens, so I contacted them to order some half-window replacement screens, and it has been near-impossible to get a response. The "project manager" (Bernadette) is never in and never responds to messages, and you can only reach the local "sales manager" (Steve) via an 866 phone number in Maryland. (You leave him a message, he maybe calls you back.) I need to order more windows, and have told them so, but have also told them it is dependent on them fixing the screen problem. Do they want any business? Or are they happy just to take your money for the first installation and then forget you? Looks like the latter."

LEANNE AND JOHN M on September 2021


Avatar for Smalling Masonry
Smalling Masonry
2120 English Ave
4.97(
61
)
Approved Pro
Smalling Masonry
2120 English Ave
4.97(
61
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
146 local quotes requested

Smalling Masonry is a small Family owned business. We are primarily a chimney restoration and Fireplace installer company. Once we complete your project, we will meet with you to walk through the project, answer any questions, make sure that you are satisfied with the quality of craftsmanship. We offer a 5% coupon if you mention Angi Member at the time of scheduling initial appt. May not be combined with other discounts.

"Went well."

Lauren C on February 2025

Smalling Masonry is a small Family owned business. We are primarily a chimney restoration and Fireplace installer company. Once we complete your project, we will meet with you to walk through the project, answer any questions, make sure that you are satisfied with the quality of craftsmanship. We offer a 5% coupon if you mention Angi Member at the time of scheduling initial appt. May not be combined with other discounts.

"Went well."

Lauren C on February 2025

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Carpentry framing installations FAQs

Professional contractors complete basement framing in three to five days, depending on the size and complexity of your space. Projects with simple, open layouts progress faster than those with multiple rooms and corners. DIY framers should expect the job to take significantly longer, potentially seven to 10 days or more, depending on experience level and available time. The timeline doesn't include other aspects of basement finishing like drywall installation, electrical work, or finishing touches, which extend the overall renovation schedule.

Most municipalities require building permits for basement framing projects. These permits cost between $1,200 and $2,000, ensuring your renovation meets local building codes for safety and structural integrity. Working without proper permits can result in penalties, forced removal of completed work, and complications when selling your home. Your local building department can provide specific information about permit requirements, inspection schedules, and any special considerations for basement renovations in your area.

For basement framing, use pressure-treated lumber for bottom plates (the horizontal boards that contact concrete floors) to prevent moisture damage and rot. Standard kiln-dried lumber is suitable for wall studs and top plates that don't directly contact concrete surfaces. The most common lumber dimension for basement wall framing is two-by-four, though some situations may call for two-by-six lumber to accommodate thicker insulation. Always check local building codes, as some jurisdictions have specific requirements for basement framing materials.

You can install drywall after framing is complete and inspected, but several important steps should happen first. Ensure any electrical, plumbing, or HVAC rough-ins are completed and inspected before closing up walls. Installing insulation between studs is highly recommended for temperature control and moisture management. Drywall installation adds an average of $3 to $4 per linear foot to your project, with painting costing an additional $2 to $6 per square foot. Address any moisture concerns before enclosing walls to prevent future damage and mold issues.

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