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Avatar for Ohio Exteriors LLC
Ohio Exteriors LLC
244 Agler Rd
4.56(
886
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Approved Pro
Ohio Exteriors LLC
244 Agler Rd
4.56(
886
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
757 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, 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, 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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Patio Room Factory Inc
1900 Federal Prky
4.84(
50
)
Approved Pro
Patio Room Factory Inc
1900 Federal Prky
4.84(
50
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
160 local quotes requested

Fabricate and install our own aluminum products thereby eliminating a middle man and allowing your dollar to go farther. We will provide free estimates and consultation. Accept your check or VISA, MC, AE.

"I would like to highly recommend Jim and his team from “The Patio Room Factory”. My wife and I met Jim at a home improvement show at the fairground’s, and from there was the beginning of a family type relationship. Working with Jim as an owner is much better than working with salesmen from other companies. They take so much pride in their work, and they are there from the beginning of the project to the end. We selected “The Patio Room Factory” to install a sunroom addition onto our house. They were able to take an original deck that was falling apart, and build a beautiful sunroom in its place. Jim and his team were also able to handle the customizations that we requested too. The whole team is very innovative in coming up with creative ways to add things we asked for such as outside lighting, data and video jacks, as well as separate electrical circuits. In the future we need anything that “The Patio Room Factory” offers, we will not hesitate to reach out to them. Thanks again!"

Jeff W on January 2025

Fabricate and install our own aluminum products thereby eliminating a middle man and allowing your dollar to go farther. We will provide free estimates and consultation. Accept your check or VISA, MC, AE.

"I would like to highly recommend Jim and his team from “The Patio Room Factory”. My wife and I met Jim at a home improvement show at the fairground’s, and from there was the beginning of a family type relationship. Working with Jim as an owner is much better than working with salesmen from other companies. They take so much pride in their work, and they are there from the beginning of the project to the end. We selected “The Patio Room Factory” to install a sunroom addition onto our house. They were able to take an original deck that was falling apart, and build a beautiful sunroom in its place. Jim and his team were also able to handle the customizations that we requested too. The whole team is very innovative in coming up with creative ways to add things we asked for such as outside lighting, data and video jacks, as well as separate electrical circuits. In the future we need anything that “The Patio Room Factory” offers, we will not hesitate to reach out to them. Thanks again!"

Jeff W on January 2025


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Fast Bath Makeover LLC
2025 Riverside Dr Suite 520
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Fast Bath Makeover LLC
2025 Riverside Dr Suite 520
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
431 local quotes requested

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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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
678 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


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Buckeye Basements Inc
406 Firestone Dr
4.67(
30
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Approved Pro
Buckeye Basements Inc
406 Firestone Dr
4.67(
30
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
62 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


Avatar for Shenanigans Design Company LLC
Shenanigans Design Company LLC
123 Main St.
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Shenanigans Design Company LLC
123 Main St.
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
690 local quotes requested

Shenanigans Design Company LLC: Your trusted partner for all your remodeling needs in the Columbus area. From start to finish, our experienced team delivers top-notch craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. Contact us today for a stress-free and successful home renovation project.

"They did a basement renovation for us. Good design ideas, easy to work with, kept promises, clean, respectful, personal. Finished on time and budget. A pleasure to work with and would definitely use them again."

Patricia O on August 2024

Shenanigans Design Company LLC: Your trusted partner for all your remodeling needs in the Columbus area. From start to finish, our experienced team delivers top-notch craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. Contact us today for a stress-free and successful home renovation project.

"They did a basement renovation for us. Good design ideas, easy to work with, kept promises, clean, respectful, personal. Finished on time and budget. A pleasure to work with and would definitely use them again."

Patricia O on August 2024


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
914 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


GNS Contracting
2855 Johnstown Rd., Columbus OH 43219
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
GNS Contracting
2855 Johnstown Rd., Columbus OH 43219
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
944 local quotes requested

GNS Contracting is your trusted partner for all your general remodeling needs in Columbus. With our expertise and attention to detail, we deliver exceptional results that transform your home. Contact us today for a seamless remodeling experience.

"Cristian went above and beyond for me! Super flexible, communicative and a straight forward guy. Love the paint job that was done and both Cristian and the crew were very professional."

Marianela G on August 2024

GNS Contracting is your trusted partner for all your general remodeling needs in Columbus. With our expertise and attention to detail, we deliver exceptional results that transform your home. Contact us today for a seamless remodeling experience.

"Cristian went above and beyond for me! Super flexible, communicative and a straight forward guy. Love the paint job that was done and both Cristian and the crew were very professional."

Marianela G on August 2024


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Union III Outdoor Living
18491 White Stone Road
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Union III Outdoor Living
18491 White Stone Road
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
516 local quotes requested

A Veteran owned landscape company that specializes in Hardscape design/bid. With over 20 years of experience Scott Ross and his team have the expertise to turn your space into a beautiful and functional space to entertain and enjoy the outdoors. Our design/sales process revolves around the client and providing responsive and timely customer service.

"Scott and his crew were skilled, professional, respectful and efficient. In an era where customer service is almost non-existent, Scott and his crew were rare!! I am constantly recommending him to neighbors and friends…many neighbors asked for his name after seeing my beautiful patio!!"

Candy H on January 2025

A Veteran owned landscape company that specializes in Hardscape design/bid. With over 20 years of experience Scott Ross and his team have the expertise to turn your space into a beautiful and functional space to entertain and enjoy the outdoors. Our design/sales process revolves around the client and providing responsive and timely customer service.

"Scott and his crew were skilled, professional, respectful and efficient. In an era where customer service is almost non-existent, Scott and his crew were rare!! I am constantly recommending him to neighbors and friends…many neighbors asked for his name after seeing my beautiful patio!!"

Candy H on January 2025


Avatar for SemBro Designs
SemBro Designs
2163 N Wilson Rd
4.71(
73
)
Approved Pro
SemBro Designs
2163 N Wilson Rd
4.71(
73
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
548 local quotes requested

You can sit down with us and we will help you design your new kitchen layout. You will see your future kitchen using our 3D design center. Our showroom features a variety of cabinets, countertops, flooring & hardware. We provide cabinetry that fits your specific budget, from basic to luxurious.

"Complete kitchen remodel (cabinets, counters, sink/fixtures, adding electrical) and flooring replacement on 1st floor; new half bath vanity, top and faucet; outstanding customer support and attention to detail and quality by this team. They are customer-focused, adaptive, accommodating and professional. While there were delays as a major holiday approached, they did everything they could to complete this remodel to our satisfaction, on budget. There were also a few supply-chain issues but were handled fairly and the outcome was wonderful. Their showroom on the west side of Columbus is beautiful but their people (Roman, Diana, Daniel, Nazar, Igor and their team) and how we were treated also impressed us greatly. I really liked how they itemized each portion of the project where I could pick and choose portions I could do myself such as demolition and painting. This saved us several thousand dollars. I would not hesitate to use their services again."

EDWARD F on December 2022

You can sit down with us and we will help you design your new kitchen layout. You will see your future kitchen using our 3D design center. Our showroom features a variety of cabinets, countertops, flooring & hardware. We provide cabinetry that fits your specific budget, from basic to luxurious.

"Complete kitchen remodel (cabinets, counters, sink/fixtures, adding electrical) and flooring replacement on 1st floor; new half bath vanity, top and faucet; outstanding customer support and attention to detail and quality by this team. They are customer-focused, adaptive, accommodating and professional. While there were delays as a major holiday approached, they did everything they could to complete this remodel to our satisfaction, on budget. There were also a few supply-chain issues but were handled fairly and the outcome was wonderful. Their showroom on the west side of Columbus is beautiful but their people (Roman, Diana, Daniel, Nazar, Igor and their team) and how we were treated also impressed us greatly. I really liked how they itemized each portion of the project where I could pick and choose portions I could do myself such as demolition and painting. This saved us several thousand dollars. I would not hesitate to use their services again."

EDWARD F on December 2022

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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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