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Avatar for Ohio Exteriors LLC
Ohio Exteriors LLC
244 Agler Rd
4.56(
886
)
Approved Pro
Ohio Exteriors LLC
244 Agler Rd
4.56(
886
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
776 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

We offer complete roof replacements, sunroom installation, and additions. We are an exterior remodeler specializing in James Hardie fiber cement siding, vinyl siding, cedar siding, Sunrooms, 3 Season Room and more!

"Ohio Exteriors completed a three-season room that met all of our expectations. The office staff was responsive, and they provided a custom design that met our needs, particularly with the window options and slope of the roofline. The crew paid attention to details and adjusted well to the challenges that popped up along the way. The work was completed in a timely manner, and the site was kept clean throughout the project."

Thomas S on April 2025

We offer complete roof replacements, sunroom installation, and additions. We are an exterior remodeler specializing in James Hardie fiber cement siding, vinyl siding, cedar siding, Sunrooms, 3 Season Room and more!

"Ohio Exteriors completed a three-season room that met all of our expectations. The office staff was responsive, and they provided a custom design that met our needs, particularly with the window options and slope of the roofline. The crew paid attention to details and adjusted well to the challenges that popped up along the way. The work was completed in a timely manner, and the site was kept clean throughout the project."

Thomas S on April 2025


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Finished Basements Plus Inc.
P O Box 3774
4.79(
107
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Approved Pro
Finished Basements Plus Inc.
P O Box 3774
4.79(
107
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
70 local quotes requested

Finished Basements Plus of Galena Ohio We use Metal Studs for walls. Mold Resistant Drywall for an Allerngine free Basement. Wood walls. absorb moisture and Mold Grows. Outlets every 10 to 12 foot apart and 6 in can/recessed Led Lights. We recommend the 12mm water resistant Aqua gard laminate flooring. Permits are a must for your home to ensure Safety for your home and Family. Average time for complete basement is around 3 months. So call or email today 614-306-4981. or. dbasements@yahoo.com

"Our basement needed a lot of attention due to past flooding. Todd made clear recommendations on how to proceed to ensure our finished basement would last. Thanks to his guidance and expertise and the diligent work of his team, we have a wonderful and comfortable space with a new bedroom, remodeled bathroom, new floors, and refurbished walls. It looks great!"

Shawn C on May 2025

Finished Basements Plus of Galena Ohio We use Metal Studs for walls. Mold Resistant Drywall for an Allerngine free Basement. Wood walls. absorb moisture and Mold Grows. Outlets every 10 to 12 foot apart and 6 in can/recessed Led Lights. We recommend the 12mm water resistant Aqua gard laminate flooring. Permits are a must for your home to ensure Safety for your home and Family. Average time for complete basement is around 3 months. So call or email today 614-306-4981. or. dbasements@yahoo.com

"Our basement needed a lot of attention due to past flooding. Todd made clear recommendations on how to proceed to ensure our finished basement would last. Thanks to his guidance and expertise and the diligent work of his team, we have a wonderful and comfortable space with a new bedroom, remodeled bathroom, new floors, and refurbished walls. It looks great!"

Shawn C on May 2025


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Jimenez 24/7 Construction LLC
4970 Winslow Drive
4.93(
46
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Approved Pro
Jimenez 24/7 Construction LLC
4970 Winslow Drive
4.93(
46
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1087 local quotes requested

ANGI’S 2024 SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER!! (For Deck Builds) We've worked with many businesses and home owners all over Ohio for over 12 years. Our work will be cleanest and the highest quality at the best prices! We will never overbid!

"Very well. They kept us informed and showed up when they said. They cleaned up after."

Randall O on May 2025

ANGI’S 2024 SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER!! (For Deck Builds) We've worked with many businesses and home owners all over Ohio for over 12 years. Our work will be cleanest and the highest quality at the best prices! We will never overbid!

"Very well. They kept us informed and showed up when they said. They cleaned up after."

Randall O on May 2025


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Lutton Construction
1071 Fishinger Road
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Lutton Construction
1071 Fishinger Road
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
226 local quotes requested

Lutton Construction is a full service contractor specializing in kitchen & bath remodels! At Lutton Construction, we have implemented a customer service centered Design & Build approach to every job. Our focus is providing our customers with a no hassle experience that starts at the Initial Consultation and continues thru Project Completion and beyond. Our team of professional carpenters and tradespersons are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest level of satisfaction and value. Business email: kyle@luttonco.com

"Great. I had a partial wall removed and opened up during my kitchen and family room remodel. My ceiling was damaged so a new ceiling with lights was installed and new flooring for both and remodeled in kitchen. It looks so open, clean and bright."

Sharon B on October 2023

Lutton Construction is a full service contractor specializing in kitchen & bath remodels! At Lutton Construction, we have implemented a customer service centered Design & Build approach to every job. Our focus is providing our customers with a no hassle experience that starts at the Initial Consultation and continues thru Project Completion and beyond. Our team of professional carpenters and tradespersons are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest level of satisfaction and value. Business email: kyle@luttonco.com

"Great. I had a partial wall removed and opened up during my kitchen and family room remodel. My ceiling was damaged so a new ceiling with lights was installed and new flooring for both and remodeled in kitchen. It looks so open, clean and bright."

Sharon B on October 2023


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Fast Bath Makeover LLC
2025 Riverside Dr Suite 520
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Fast Bath Makeover LLC
2025 Riverside Dr Suite 520
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
457 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We are a Columbus Ohio bathroom remodeling expert. We specialize in all things bathroom remodeling. We have convenient bathroom remodeling packages with transparent pricing or we can customize an estimate to fit your exact scope of work. Fast Bath Makeover guarantees our workmanship. We will give you a bathroom remodel that will be done quickly with high quality at a low cost. Call us today to get a design and pricing on your bathroom project.

"10 star review for our Master Bathroom renovation. From beginning to end, it was a great experience and a fantastic finished project!! Greg and Mark and their skilled team were always professional , helpful and efficient. They stayed within budget and completed the project on the timeline they agreed to. Never felt they rushed to get done- meticulous to detail and customer satisfaction! Recommend them 100%."

Kathe G on April 2025

We are a Columbus Ohio bathroom remodeling expert. We specialize in all things bathroom remodeling. We have convenient bathroom remodeling packages with transparent pricing or we can customize an estimate to fit your exact scope of work. Fast Bath Makeover guarantees our workmanship. We will give you a bathroom remodel that will be done quickly with high quality at a low cost. Call us today to get a design and pricing on your bathroom project.

"10 star review for our Master Bathroom renovation. From beginning to end, it was a great experience and a fantastic finished project!! Greg and Mark and their skilled team were always professional , helpful and efficient. They stayed within budget and completed the project on the timeline they agreed to. Never felt they rushed to get done- meticulous to detail and customer satisfaction! Recommend them 100%."

Kathe G on April 2025


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Vista Construction Design
Surrounding Areas
4.64(
11
)
Approved Pro
Vista Construction Design
Surrounding Areas
4.64(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
283 local quotes requested

You want your house to be your place of refuge, and Vista Construction Design is here to help you make that happen. With over 22 years of experience, our owner and operator, Vito Stassi, can bring your vision to life. Our services include: Kitchen remodeling Bathroom remodeling Basement remodeling Residential remodeling services Home remodeling services Customer satisfaction is our top priority. To make sure that you have the best experience possible, we offer a one-year warranty on labor and materials. We want to make sure you're happy with your remodeling services, and we'll do whatever we can to create the living space you want.

"Refreshing! A contractor that cares, shows up when he says he will, and does top notch work. We did a 1500 square foot basement remodel with the addition of a full size bathroom, 2 bedrooms with large walk-in closets, and a living room area. Everything looks fantastic and we love our new space. Vito's tile work is the best we have ever seen! He ensures everything is perfect and you are happy with the work. We had one very small area that needed fixed and he did it immediately and ensured we were happy with it. His price was competitive! You can't go wrong hiring Vista Construction"

Brittney B on November 2023

You want your house to be your place of refuge, and Vista Construction Design is here to help you make that happen. With over 22 years of experience, our owner and operator, Vito Stassi, can bring your vision to life. Our services include: Kitchen remodeling Bathroom remodeling Basement remodeling Residential remodeling services Home remodeling services Customer satisfaction is our top priority. To make sure that you have the best experience possible, we offer a one-year warranty on labor and materials. We want to make sure you're happy with your remodeling services, and we'll do whatever we can to create the living space you want.

"Refreshing! A contractor that cares, shows up when he says he will, and does top notch work. We did a 1500 square foot basement remodel with the addition of a full size bathroom, 2 bedrooms with large walk-in closets, and a living room area. Everything looks fantastic and we love our new space. Vito's tile work is the best we have ever seen! He ensures everything is perfect and you are happy with the work. We had one very small area that needed fixed and he did it immediately and ensured we were happy with it. His price was competitive! You can't go wrong hiring Vista Construction"

Brittney B on November 2023


Elite Design and Renovation
155 Hillside Drive
4.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Elite Design and Renovation
155 Hillside Drive
4.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
261 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Elite Design and Renovation is a small Columbus company that takes pride in quality and customer service.

"Elite Design completed two projects. The company installed over 3500 sq ft of lvt flooring in a commercial space for my business. The project was completed in two days (weekend so not to interfere with business) with a full crew installing. Intricate cuts were required and the result was professional. The second project was crawl space insulation in my home’s crawls space. Again the crew worked steadily and completed the job in just a couple hours. They cleaned up when done and I was pleased with their professionalism. Highly recommend."

Wanda H on December 2024

Elite Design and Renovation is a small Columbus company that takes pride in quality and customer service.

"Elite Design completed two projects. The company installed over 3500 sq ft of lvt flooring in a commercial space for my business. The project was completed in two days (weekend so not to interfere with business) with a full crew installing. Intricate cuts were required and the result was professional. The second project was crawl space insulation in my home’s crawls space. Again the crew worked steadily and completed the job in just a couple hours. They cleaned up when done and I was pleased with their professionalism. Highly recommend."

Wanda H on December 2024


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KWIK KITCHENS
PO Box 360512
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
KWIK KITCHENS
PO Box 360512
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
703 local quotes requested

Kwik Kitchens is a family owned company providing kitchen remodeling services to the greater Columbus area for more than 20 years. We have installed hundreds of kitchens for homeowners, apartment complexes and investors. Our functional layouts, cabinet and countertop options, competitive prices and easy, streamlined installation process result in beautiful kitchens and many happy customers.

"I wrote a lengthy review of Kwik Kitchens, but don't see it posted to my account."

Rhonda D on June 2024

Kwik Kitchens is a family owned company providing kitchen remodeling services to the greater Columbus area for more than 20 years. We have installed hundreds of kitchens for homeowners, apartment complexes and investors. Our functional layouts, cabinet and countertop options, competitive prices and easy, streamlined installation process result in beautiful kitchens and many happy customers.

"I wrote a lengthy review of Kwik Kitchens, but don't see it posted to my account."

Rhonda D on June 2024


Avatar for Buckeye Basements Inc
Buckeye Basements Inc
406 Firestone Dr
4.67(
30
)
Approved Pro
Buckeye Basements Inc
406 Firestone Dr
4.67(
30
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
68 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

“The basement finishing experts..." Endless design solutions. Thirty (30) years of experience, and a resume that includes work on over 1,200 basements. Buckeye Basements, Inc. is an award-winning remodeling company that specializes in basement remodeling.

"Excellent. We had several quotes before making a commitment. Our biggest priorities were quality work that we could trust was done right (no cutting corners) and timely completion of the project (no disappearing contractor horror stories), and that is what we got with Buckeye Basements. They presented us with a timeline at the beginning and it was accurate throughout the project, even ending a few days early. This helped us know exactly what to expect, when payments were due, and what days we needed to have decisions made such as paint colors. The crews were professional and kept a clean worksite. We would highly recommend them to family and friends!"

Emily & Ryan H on December 2021

“The basement finishing experts..." Endless design solutions. Thirty (30) years of experience, and a resume that includes work on over 1,200 basements. Buckeye Basements, Inc. is an award-winning remodeling company that specializes in basement remodeling.

"Excellent. We had several quotes before making a commitment. Our biggest priorities were quality work that we could trust was done right (no cutting corners) and timely completion of the project (no disappearing contractor horror stories), and that is what we got with Buckeye Basements. They presented us with a timeline at the beginning and it was accurate throughout the project, even ending a few days early. This helped us know exactly what to expect, when payments were due, and what days we needed to have decisions made such as paint colors. The crews were professional and kept a clean worksite. We would highly recommend them to family and friends!"

Emily & Ryan H on December 2021


JME Painting & Remodeling
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
JME Painting & Remodeling
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
940 local quotes requested

Owner operated. Over 30 years of painting experience! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"My rooms look great. Both times we had very tight time frame to get the work finished and they were able to accommodate. Everyone was nice and professional the end results is that the inside of my house looks wonderful. We will definitely hire them again."

vicki m on February 2024

Owner operated. Over 30 years of painting experience! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"My rooms look great. Both times we had very tight time frame to get the work finished and they were able to accommodate. Everyone was nice and professional the end results is that the inside of my house looks wonderful. We will definitely hire them again."

vicki m on February 2024

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Guest house building services FAQs

In most states, yes—you can build a guest house, but every city or county sets its own zoning rules and building codes. Before breaking ground, check local ordinances, confirm lot setbacks, and secure the right permits. A local contractor or design-build firm can walk you through the paperwork and site requirements so your project starts on solid legal footing.

Yes—homeowners often tap a few different financing tools. A home-equity line of credit (HELOC) lets you borrow against your equity as you need funds. If you prefer a lump sum tied directly to the project, a short-term construction loan can roll into a second mortgage once the build is complete. Cash-out refinancing is another option: you replace your current mortgage with a larger one and use the difference to cover construction costs.

When you build a guest house, you’re creating a separate structure for hosting visitors without the full amenities needed for permanent living. An accessory dwelling unit, however, includes a complete kitchen and bathroom, meeting building codes for a long-term residence. This key difference makes an ADU ideal for long-term occupancy or rental income, adding enduring value to your property.

How many rooms you need depends on how you plan to use the space. Aim for one bedroom per every one or two occupants to make sure everyone has enough privacy and comfort. Added living and dining areas give you extra functionality, especially for rental use or long-term stays.

Most homeowners pick somewhere between 600 and 1,500 square feet to fit all the essentials. Make sure your design supports one to two occupants per bedroom and includes enough common areas for comfortable daily living. A well-proportioned layout boosts both functionality and property value.

No—a guest house isn’t just a bump-out on your main home. A bump-out is a small extension within an existing room for extra seating or storage. In contrast, you build a guest house as a standalone building with its own foundation and amenities, giving you a fully separate living area that can boost your property’s versatility and value.

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