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Avatar for Window Shopping
Window Shopping
2151 E Gum St
4.80(
51
)
Approved Pro
Window Shopping
2151 E Gum St
4.80(
51
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
236 local quotes requested

Window Shopping offers estimates on multiple Windows. Because we offer many different windows, as one company we can provide up to 4 different estimates for free so that you can choose what best fits your home and your budget without having to call companies from all over town and put in multiple evenings to get your quotes.

"Our sales respresentative was very personable and knowledgeable about the products that Window Shopping offers. We did not feel any pressure to make a purchase. The quality of the windows sold themselves. Our installers were professional and did an excellent job installing all of our windows. Our first purchase consisted of six windows. Our second purchase were two windows. And our third purchase were eleven windows. In the future, should we need any additonal windows, we will be calling Window Shopping again."

Jerry W on January 2025

Window Shopping offers estimates on multiple Windows. Because we offer many different windows, as one company we can provide up to 4 different estimates for free so that you can choose what best fits your home and your budget without having to call companies from all over town and put in multiple evenings to get your quotes.

"Our sales respresentative was very personable and knowledgeable about the products that Window Shopping offers. We did not feel any pressure to make a purchase. The quality of the windows sold themselves. Our installers were professional and did an excellent job installing all of our windows. Our first purchase consisted of six windows. Our second purchase were two windows. And our third purchase were eleven windows. In the future, should we need any additonal windows, we will be calling Window Shopping again."

Jerry W on January 2025


Williamson Woodworking
125 W Cherry St
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Williamson Woodworking
125 W Cherry St
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
216 local quotes requested

Home Remodeling Services. Williamson Woodworking, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things, that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today at (812) 453-4940!

"It went really well. On time, courteous, work was excellent."

Cathy G on May 2025

Home Remodeling Services. Williamson Woodworking, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things, that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today at (812) 453-4940!

"It went really well. On time, courteous, work was excellent."

Cathy G on May 2025


Avatar for Protege Remodeling Inc
Protege Remodeling Inc
Servicing Around
4.78(
9
)
Approved Pro
Protege Remodeling Inc
Servicing Around
4.78(
9
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
264 local quotes requested

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Protege did an excellent job of repairing my floor. They were friendly,communicative, very competent, and did everything to my complete satisfaction. Both of his assistants were very capable also. I highly recommend Protege Remodeling to anyone needing home repairs."

Karen N on February 2025

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Protege did an excellent job of repairing my floor. They were friendly,communicative, very competent, and did everything to my complete satisfaction. Both of his assistants were very capable also. I highly recommend Protege Remodeling to anyone needing home repairs."

Karen N on February 2025


Phoenix Construction and Remodeling
1909 W Illinois St
1.00(
1
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Phoenix Construction and Remodeling
1909 W Illinois St
1.00(
1
)

Construction

"This company is the worst contractor I have ever heard of. I hired them to add a $90,000 addition to my existing home. Every thing they did turned bad quickly. They poured a 48x25 concrete bad that has 3" waves throughout. They after talking to him and telling him it needed fixed he decided it would be ok to build the walls and structure of the addition on top of the terrible concrete. He changed my blue prints and made the addition roof structurally unstable. I hired an engineering company to verify my concerns. They did and said it all had to be town down. The contractor is now refusing to make the repairs and I am in the middle of legal action against him. DO NOT HIRE! Going to cost $225,000 to repair damages."

johnathon t on September 2020

Construction

"This company is the worst contractor I have ever heard of. I hired them to add a $90,000 addition to my existing home. Every thing they did turned bad quickly. They poured a 48x25 concrete bad that has 3" waves throughout. They after talking to him and telling him it needed fixed he decided it would be ok to build the walls and structure of the addition on top of the terrible concrete. He changed my blue prints and made the addition roof structurally unstable. I hired an engineering company to verify my concerns. They did and said it all had to be town down. The contractor is now refusing to make the repairs and I am in the middle of legal action against him. DO NOT HIRE! Going to cost $225,000 to repair damages."

johnathon t on September 2020


Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.82(
941
)
Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.82(
941
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021


Lang Brothers Construction
3021 Broadway Ave
3.56(
9
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Lang Brothers Construction
3021 Broadway Ave
3.56(
9
)
Customers say: Super punctual
37 years of experience

Siding Windows Roofing, Metal and Shingle, Re-Roofs, Tear-Offs, New Construction

"They did a great job. They were very professional and cleaned up after they were done. I would hire them again."

Kim S on June 2019

Siding Windows Roofing, Metal and Shingle, Re-Roofs, Tear-Offs, New Construction

"They did a great job. They were very professional and cleaned up after they were done. I would hire them again."

Kim S on June 2019


Woodard Handymen
No reviews
Woodard Handymen
No reviews

Remodeling,home repairs,painting,drywall repair and finishing,power washing,lawn mowing,automotive repairs

Remodeling,home repairs,painting,drywall repair and finishing,power washing,lawn mowing,automotive repairs


Color Your Carpet
9800 Beach Blvd
4.36(
11
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Color Your Carpet
9800 Beach Blvd
4.36(
11
)
Customers say: Quick response
37 years of experience

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.


Hasgoe
901 Keck Ave
4.64(
11
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Hasgoe
901 Keck Ave
4.64(
11
)
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hasgoe is a full service cleaning, restoration, and construction company performing daily maintenance, renovation, and construction services.

Hasgoe is a full service cleaning, restoration, and construction company performing daily maintenance, renovation, and construction services.


NVR Inc
11700 Plaza America Dr
1.50(
2
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NVR Inc
11700 Plaza America Dr
1.50(
2
)
77 years of experience

NVR, Inc. operates in two business segments: homebuilding and mortgage banking. The homebuilding unit sells and constructs homes under the Ryan Homes, NVHomes, Fox Ridge Homes and Heartland Homes. As a corporate entity, NVR, Inc. provides various support functions for each of its sub-entities. These include sales and marketing support, vital human resource specialists, and an advanced information technology department, which provide a network of resources utilized by NVR, Inc. holdings.

"We absolutely love our new Ryan home, which is ready to move into. Jon, the construction manager was true to his word, and had the Home completed by the end of May. However., DO NOT GO WITH NVR MORTGAGE! We were supposed to close June 7, and Martha from NVR knew we wanted an early June close, I was retiring July 1st, and our mortgage was based on my pension MONTHS AGO. Now, a few weeks before closing after we scheduled a TON of services including movers, truck, friends taking off to help, babysitters for kids, and have a buffer of 3 weeks before we have to move out of a rental end of June; Martha tells me they require a certain letter from the pension that I will not receive until mid-july. Because of this they initially said we couldn't close until July. Then it is June 20th. If she provided us with this information months ago, we could have planned differently. Now we are scrambling to figure out what to do. So, I repeat, DO NO GO WITH NVR MORTGAGE. I'm not the only one either. I just spoke to our new neighbors who broke off with NVR and Martha after 6 months before closing because of similar issues. DO NOT GO WITH NVR MORTGAGE!!!! it should be NO STARS FOR NVR MORTGAGE."

Donald C on May 2023

NVR, Inc. operates in two business segments: homebuilding and mortgage banking. The homebuilding unit sells and constructs homes under the Ryan Homes, NVHomes, Fox Ridge Homes and Heartland Homes. As a corporate entity, NVR, Inc. provides various support functions for each of its sub-entities. These include sales and marketing support, vital human resource specialists, and an advanced information technology department, which provide a network of resources utilized by NVR, Inc. holdings.

"We absolutely love our new Ryan home, which is ready to move into. Jon, the construction manager was true to his word, and had the Home completed by the end of May. However., DO NOT GO WITH NVR MORTGAGE! We were supposed to close June 7, and Martha from NVR knew we wanted an early June close, I was retiring July 1st, and our mortgage was based on my pension MONTHS AGO. Now, a few weeks before closing after we scheduled a TON of services including movers, truck, friends taking off to help, babysitters for kids, and have a buffer of 3 weeks before we have to move out of a rental end of June; Martha tells me they require a certain letter from the pension that I will not receive until mid-july. Because of this they initially said we couldn't close until July. Then it is June 20th. If she provided us with this information months ago, we could have planned differently. Now we are scrambling to figure out what to do. So, I repeat, DO NO GO WITH NVR MORTGAGE. I'm not the only one either. I just spoke to our new neighbors who broke off with NVR and Martha after 6 months before closing because of similar issues. DO NOT GO WITH NVR MORTGAGE!!!! it should be NO STARS FOR NVR MORTGAGE."

Donald C on May 2023

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FAQs for second story addition building service projects in Mount Vernon, IN

Converting a vaulted ceiling into a second floor requires three to six months from planning to completion. The process begins with several weeks of design and engineering, followed by permit applications, which vary in processing time by location. 

Construction itself spans several months, including framing, systems installation, and finishing work. Weather conditions, contractor availability, and inspection schedules can all influence your project timeline.

Several factors could make your conversion challenging or impossible. Inadequate roof support structures, insufficient foundation capacity, or problematic truss configurations might require prohibitively expensive modifications. 

Some homes lack the minimum ceiling height (12 feet at the lowest point) needed for functional second-floor spaces. Building code restrictions in your area might also limit conversion possibilities, particularly in historic districts or homes with specific architectural designations.

Begin with professional assessments from both an architect and a structural engineer who will evaluate your home's specific characteristics. They'll examine existing framing, measure available headroom, assess load-bearing capacity, and identify potential obstacles like HVAC ducts or plumbing vents. 

These experts will also review local building codes to determine feasibility. Their preliminary analysis provides crucial information about structural requirements and potential limitations before you commit to the project.

Whether you'll need temporary housing depends on several factors, including the project's scope and your tolerance for construction disruption. Major structural work creates significant noise, dust, and potential utility interruptions that many families find challenging to live with. Safety concerns may also arise during certain construction phases. 

Some homeowners successfully remain by isolating the construction zone and establishing clear work schedules. Discuss living arrangements with your contractor early in the planning process to make informed decisions.

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