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- Complete ComfortThe install and quality of work was outstanding. They came out on Friday and did the install on Tuesday. The person that gave me the estimate also put the equipment in. They are one of the best companies I have dealt with. The install team found out my crawl space sump pump was not working. They went and picked one up and installed it for me. They were on time for the estimate and install. No high pressure sales. The system works great. If you want quality work and honesty call comfort air. You would be glad you did
- Clear Energy AmericaService was excellent, their bid was the best value, installation happened quickly and they were very knowledgeable about the Enphase system I requested
- EZ Solar & ElectricEverything went smoothly from the quotation process to the final installation. Sky’s team was excellent on all fronts. He also completed the job very quickly as expected from our first meeting. I wouldn’t hesitate to go with his company again.
- Jefferson Electric LLCWe chose Jefferson Electric to provide our Solar needs. From start to finish everything went as planned (except for some weather delays, not their fault) and we were kept well informed throughout the process. Matt Beauchamp made as many visits as needed to answer all our questions. Matt was great in explaining everything to expect from start to finish. We had met with other companies, but did not receive the amount of attention that Matt provided. Thanks Matt! We chose to go with a 15.2kW system as to generate all our electrical needs on an annual basis. We also went with Panasonic solar panels and SolarEdge Inverters because of warranty and quality of product. The installers are the best group of people anyone could ask for. They were all very polite and took what ever time needed to answer all our questions throughout the installation process. They were very respectful of our time and property. They made sure everything was cleaned up before they left for the day. I saw no smoking, heard no swearing and never saw / heard any inappropriate activity while they were at our home. I could not have ask for a better group of people to work with. I would highly recommend Jefferson Electric for any electrical / solar work you may need
- Jefferson Electric LLCRequested information about Jefferson Electric's solar panel installs. Received prompt response from Matt who offered to visit or call or email. He met my communication needs. Very professional. Incredibly informative and knowledgable about all things solar (from legislation to incentives to producing the right amount of kWh). And provided a competitive, DETAILED quote based on my electrical needs and geography of my house
- Rectify SolarIt went great. Phil Teague answered dozens of questions, generated multiple quotes to fit our needs, and was incredibly professional. He ensured that the system was functioning as it should long after the installation. I would highly recommend Rectify for any of your solar needs, whether retrofitting an existing system or just exploring whether solar makes sense for you
- Pure Energy SolarThis company is very knowledgeable. We had to replace our heater 5 years prior and this mechanical system used previously wasn't used in today's work. He came up with a custom system to keep the previous system working with the necessary updates.
- B & B ELECTRICAL SERVICES INCWe have had electrical work done before by Bill Metzger. He is a Certified Master Electrician. He is professional, efficient, and arrives on time to do the work. We would continue to use Mr. Metzger for all our household electrical needs.
- NICK'S CUSTOM CONSTRUCTIONFirst, - let me start by saying I would hire Nick to complete any further work I decide to have done. He was professional, thorough and most important, the completed job was exactly what I hoped for. I have never been involved with any type of major re-modeling before so I really didn't know what to expect. I also didn't have a clue as to how much something like this should cost, ($5,000? - $10,000? - $20,000? more?), what all would need to be done/replaced, (floors and cabinets I knew, but what about the sink, faucets, lights, etc.) and most importantly, where to start.I received Nick's name and phone number from a plumber I had doing some work. However, I also decided to check Angie's List and ended up calling Nick and two other contractors for estimates. After meeting with all three, I decided to go with Nick. Not only was he professional, he was also personable and even at the first meeting offered suggestions on what type of flooring and cabinets would work within my budget. He also made some suggestions on where to shop, just to get ideas if nothing else.Once we finalized what work would be done (pretty much anything I wanted in the way of remodeling) and the price, Nick provided a contract and I ordered my cabinets and flooring.Once I knew when the cabinets would be in, I contacted Nick and we established a start date. The cabinets were delivered on Friday and Nick and Mike showed up on Monday. I have to say I at first I was a little concerned that it would be only the two of them doing all the work, but my concerns were absolutely unfounded. By the time I got home from work the first day (both my husband and son were around to answer questions and observe the progress) all the cabinets, most of the flooring (I still had stuff in the living room that had to be moved) and the wall had been removed. Nick discovered water damage to the under-flooring (I hope that's the right word) in the kitchen immediately and after discussing it with my husband agreed to fix the damage so we would not have to get anybody else in. He even went and purchased the necessary materials, not only so we wouldn't have to, (he knew what was needed - I would not have had a clue), but to make sure the damage got repaired immediately. I should have written this review over a month ago- unfortunately, since then, I've forgotten some of the exact timing of things.I believe the rest of the flooring had been removed by the end of the second day and the prep work was done for the painting . Most of the painting was done by the end of the third day, as well as the water line and electrical outlet installed in preparation for re-locating the refrigerator.When the cabinets were installed, Nick discovered a problem with the leveling. The cabinet to the left of where the stove would be was 2 to 3 inches lower than the cabinets on the right. Nick removed the cabinet on the left and re-installed it so that it was the same height as the others and everything was level. (I wish I could tell you what he did to fix it - all I know is that by looking I can't tell that there is any difference in the way it is installed and the way all the other cabinets are installed.) In addition, Nick made sure I was ok with the spacing between the bottom cabinets and the top cabinets and indicated he could move the top ones up if I wanted. (I was ok with were they were.) By the end of the week, the new floor was mostly installed (we had to order more since I decided I also wanted the hardwood flooring in the closets and pantry after our initial measurements), and we were basically waiting on the counter. Somebody I know who had done remodeling work suggested I not order the counter until the cabinets were in to be sure of the correct measurement. (Since it was my sister I thought I should listen.) However, what I should have done, was ordered the counter and not have the measurement done until the cabinets were installed. Since I waited, there was an almost week delay from the time I ordered the counter until they even came out and measured. Then we had to wait for the counter to come in and get installed. (The only reason Nick did not do the counter install was because the install was included in the price of the counter. )In the meantime, Nick agreed to go shopping with me to help me look at tile options for the back-splash and new lighting. Both of these items were things I had not even considered when I started this project. (Admittedly, it was one of the other contractors I interviewed that asked if I was installing new lighting - up until that point I hadn't even thought of it.) While out looking at tiles and lighting, we also looked at kitchen sinks and garbage disposals. Nick was extremely patient as I looked at all my options, answering my questions and making suggestions. So, the counter finally came in and was installed. In the meantime, I had purchased the lights, the sink and faucet, the front door, the garbage disposal, cabinet hardware, and the tiles for the back-splash. Once the counter was installed, within a few days the sink, faucet and new garbage disposal were installed. There was a problem in fitting the garbage disposal with the drain fittings I had selected, so Nick went to the store (with my blessing) and purchased a garbage disposal that would fit. (He re-boxed the one I had purchased so I was able to take it back for a refund.) Also, the new lights were installed, (including the 3 on the deck), the cabinet hardware was put in and the microwave was installed. (Did I mention he fixed a problem with the way the outlet for the microwave had been installed originally.) I changed my mind on the back-splash so, had to make one more shopping trip.On the last day, the back-splash was put up and the new front door was installed. This was a project with what seemed like many starts and stops and me changing my mind every five minutes. All of the delays were completely my fault and Nick was back on the job and getting things done as soon as was possible. Considering he had other jobs scheduled after mine (He estimated he would take 3 weeks) he was more than patient with re-scheduling and with all my changes/additions
- DGA Roofing Inc DBA Midwest RestorationIt went fine. The service was quick and it was done in probably an hour and a half. It is so quiet I can't hear it when I'm standing out looking at it. It's maybe 20 feet away and I can't hear it at all. Only when I go up in the attic I can hear it when it is on.
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At Smart Choice Windows and More, our goal is to exceed all of our customers' expectations by providing them with Quality products, Professionally Installed, at an Affordable price.
From start to finish, we communicate with you throughout your home improvement process. We never take short-cuts. You receive free estimates with no pressure salesmanship. Your job is done right the first time by our service and installation teams. You can deal direct with the owner. We will exceed your expecta..
"AMAZING! I first met AJ who walked me through the process and made me feel at ease. I chose my materials and signed the contract. It took about a month to get the materials back. But once they were in, 3 days later and my project was complete. It is BEAUTIFUL! The guys who did the work were all very kind. They worked hard and cleaned up each night better than it was the day before! My entire neighborhood keeps telling me how good it looks. I think they are all jealous. I went with Shake siding on the front...it looks like a coastal cottage almost. So lovely. I TOTALLY RECOMMEND. Great from beginning to end. Thank you all!
Third Sun Solar is a woman-owned business founded by Michelle and Geoff Greenfield two decades ago that is dedicated to using business as a force for good in the world. Our mission-driven business is a certified B-Corp, existing not just for profit, but for people and the planet as well. Please call or text today to schedule your free solar evaluation: 740-249-4533
"Third Sun Solar did such a great job on the first 16 panels we had installed in 2018, so we decided to build another building in 2020 and we added 16 more solar panels on the new structure. Third Sun Solar also installed a Tesla power wall in our house in 2020. Now we are mostly self-sufficient for all of our electric needs on most days.
Repair & install furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, hybrid heat, indoor air quality, humidifiers, air cleaners, heat recovery ventilators, UV lights & thermostats, ducts, air purifier, geothermal heating, & cooling equipment. We will go above and beyond to provide options for heating and air conditioning solutions with supporting information to give context so customers are making informed decisions to address their climate needs. By offering top notch service, we commit to go above and ..
"Went very well. Josh Shrake was very pleasant, polite, and capable. It was a joy having him in my home and I would definitely hire again!"
Family owned & operated roofing and remodeling company. We are in the business of making people happy about their home and building investments. When we service people with excellent remodel technicians, there is a confident satisfaction wherein they are glad to refer us to their friends and neighbors. Financing offered at initial appointment
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Free Estimates & 24/7 Emergency Repair Services. With more than 30 years of roofing experience, Bone Dry Roofing, an Indianapolis-based business that has grown to one of the largest roofing contractors located in five states across the Midwest. We’ve grown by providing exceptional service and ensuring peace-of-mind to each customer. As your home solutions provider, Bone Dry provides residential and commercial roofing repairs, re-roofs, roof maintenance plans, insulation, gutter services, maso..
"They did a great job, were very efficient, cleaned up their mess and were gone all in one day. I would highly recommend them and I would hire them again."
Whether you are passionate in caring for the environment, or you just want to reduce your energy bill, we have the solution for you. Clear Energy America has been in the business of providing energy-saving products and services for more than a decade.
Specializing in solar panels, solar shields, or metal roofing, we can help. Our installers are certified with all major solar providers and the best in the business. We are a full-service company that provides free quotes, installation, and mai..
"Service was excellent, their bid was the best value, installation happened quickly and they were very knowledgeable about the Enphase system I requested"
Cornett Roofing Systems is a proven Midwest leader in the installation and repair of permanent roofing systems, including metal, slate, tile, and copper. In addition, we are a premier installer of solar energy panels and systems. Using only the highest quality materials, Cornett Roofing Systems delivers beautiful, permanent roofing systems that offer a lifetime warranty. Financing options are available to qualified customers. Cornett Roofing Systems has offices in Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio ..
"We researched many roofing products & several local roofing companies before deciding upon Cornett. Their HD powdered-coated metal shakes were our first choice for looks & also offered best quality of materials & warranty, even their "standard" 5V was a better quality than what others were selling. It took about 2 wks to schedule the quote apparently due to the amount of roof damage from recent local storms. Our project was started in a timely manner about 2 wks after signing the contract & took 3 days to complete all 3 buildings. The office & crew were very polite. The crew kept the jobsite tidy & worked long days. There were some hiccups along the way & we feel that inter-departmental communication could be improved upon. Most of the crew was ESL so perhaps there was a language barrier involved, too. In addition, there was an incident of what seemed like poor planning based on the weather forecast while finishing other parts of the roof rather than the part on the house that was still open requiring tarps overnight. All that being said, once our concerns were relayed to the proper person, the issues were addressed & resolved in a very timely manner. A couple of issues also popped up soon after the job was completed & we were pleasantly surprised that those were also promptly resolved. The only issue that we are still not quite sure of is if the crew was actually Cornett employees or subbed. We specifically asked if they were subs during the quote & we also asked the spokesman for the crew & were told they "work for Cornett". What is strange is that there was a miscommunication or misunderstanding about removing gutters for the roof installation & the crew asked if they were going to replace the gutters, too. However, at the time of the quote, we were told that there wasn't room to negotiate the gutter quote because that was subbed out. Based on that info, a reasonable conclusion is that if the same crew that installed the roof was also going to install gutters then they would appear to be subs. We suspect that the "crew leader" is an employee of Cornett so technically that is why we were told they do not use subs. As it turned out, even if they were subs, they did a good job, which was our concern about using subs in the first place, but we would have liked more transparency in the details. We absolutely love the look of our new roofs, esp the shakes, & have had several compliments on our "new house". Most importantly, we have had several rainstorms over the last month & there has been no sign of leaks & we can expect no shingle damage for the next 50 yrs. We highly recommend Cornett.
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Indiana Foundation Service, founded in 1993, is a subsidiary of Groundworks, a family of companies that offers superior, proven solutions for your foundation repair, structural repair, crawl space encapsulation, dehumidification, and concrete leveling needs. Based outside of Indianapolis, IN, they serve the entire state of Indiana. Indiana Foundation Service is a recognized accredited member of the Better Business Bureau and devotes its years of experience, industry knowledge and specialized ..
"Eric Davis, Max Scheu and two other guys wished very hard doing the job. Fast, friendly, courteous, professional. Thanks for a job well done, very happy with the job that they performed. Highly recommend. "
WELCOME TO SPRINGER CONSTRUCTION INC.
We look to offer the best in affordable commercial and residential construction and home improvement across the great state of Indiana. Whether it’s replacement windows, vinyl siding, roofing and gutters, entry and patio doors, home insulation or additional services we provide the same great quality work across the board. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or quotes
"Before hiring Springer Construction I had called nearly every window company on Angie's list. I did receive quotes from several other companies, but I was disappointed by either their lack of confidence in the replacement, unwillingness to stand behind their work or lack of knowledge about what needed done to fix the problem (i.e. trying to sell me a replacement window, which wouldn't have solved the problem). I even had a couple of people tell me they weren't interested in taking the risk in fixing my issue.
<br /> Duane was extremely knowledgeable and more importantly willing to stand behind his work. They showed up on time and did a fantastic job of replacing my window. It's been over a year now and the dormer window that used to leak every time it rained has been put to the test in many storms and performed perfectly.
<br /> I watched them as they worked and I know for a fact that window was installed better than any other window in my house (use of ice and water shield, attention to drip edges and overlaps, etc.) I have complete confidence in their installation and without a doubt they would be my go to contractor if I have any issues with other windows in my home.
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"Had a blocked sewer line and a leak. The blockage prevented sewage from flowing to septic system and the leaks caused it to leave sewage line to go under the back part of the house - an add on done before I bought it. Didn't know had a problem until started smelling musty odor in back rooms. Back part of house has no access so I dug a hole and opened a portion of foundation then realized what a problem I had. A.C. Phillips showed up next day due to work schedule. Had to run a professional snake four times to get all blockage out. This was extremely and quot;dirtyand quot; work. Then they had to access the lines under the back part of house where there is barely wiggle room due to about a foot of clearance and my duct work. This was crawl on your belly work. Needless to say this was a very very nasty job. Unable to make a permanent repair due to lack of access but able to put clamps on the two leaks. They called these patches. They might last forever or not. Until I'm able to tear up floors or get a basement dug under an existing structure it will do. I'm satisfied. Stench is gone, sewage is flowing, under house is drying out. I'd definitely call them again.
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- ASAP Roofing1740 Industry Dr. Suite C
Indianapolis, Indiana 46219 - BAPTIST HEATING & AIR INC5236 S Concord St
Indianapolis, Indiana 46217 - Bone Dry Roofing Inc7735 Winton Dr
Indianapolis, Indiana 46268 - Clear Energy America10475 Crosspoint Blvd
Indianapolis, Indiana 46256 - Heldman Exteriors Inc2603 E. Washington Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46201 - Jefferson Electric LLC2114 E. Washington St. Suite A
Indianapolis, Indiana 46201 - POWERHOME Solar 4496 Saguaro Trl
Indianapolis, Indiana 46268 - Rectify Solar3911 N College Ave
Indianapolis, Indiana 46205 - Seamless Restoration5345 N Winthrop Ave A2
Indianapolis, Indiana 46220
- ASAP Roofing
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- A.C. Phillips Plumbing and Heating, Inc.129 W Main St P.O. Box 158
Milltown, Indiana 47145 - Alexander Technical Resources1263 Glenwood Ave SE
Atlanta, Georgia 30316 - Aquatic Design & Supplies445 N Chestnut
MONROVIA, Indiana 46157
- A.C. Phillips Plumbing and Heating, Inc.
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- B & B ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC2512 S 825 W
LAPEL, Indiana 46051
- B & B ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC
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- Complete Comfort1729 US-31 N
Greenwood, Indiana 46143 - Cornett Roofing Systems1442 Amy Lane
Franklin, Indiana 46131
- Complete Comfort
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- Icon Solar Power LLC50 W Techne Center Dr. Suite K
Milford, Ohio 45150 - Indiana Foundation Service624 North Front Street
Whiteland, Indiana 46184
- Icon Solar Power LLC
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- Kilowatt Electric636 N 11th St
Noblesville, Indiana 46060
- Kilowatt Electric
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- Mann Plumbing Inc1750 W 17th St
Bloomington, Indiana 47404
- Mann Plumbing Inc
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- NICK'S CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION196 LINCOLN HILLS
Coatesville, Indiana 46121
- NICK'S CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION
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- On Time Heating & Cooling8925 E Church St
Frankfort, Indiana 46041
- On Time Heating & Cooling
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- Precision Comfort Systems Inc1011 Kendall Ct
Westfield, Indiana 46074
- Precision Comfort Systems Inc
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- Smart Choice Windows & More8301 Pearl Rd
Strongsville, Ohio 44136 - Solar Wolf Energy202 Worcester St
Grafton, Massachusetts 01536 - Springer Construction Inc.3525 Clearbrook Dr
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809 - SuperGreen Solutions of Richmond IN7275 W.E. Oler Rd
Williamsburg, Indiana 47393 - Swan Electrical Systems1245 Roosevelt Dr
Noblesville, Indiana 46060
- Smart Choice Windows & More
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- THIRD SUN SOLAR762 West Union St. Suite C
Athens, Ohio 45701 - Thomas Jefferson Roofing & Remodeling1010 3rd Ave SW Ste 209
Carmel, Indiana 46032
- THIRD SUN SOLAR
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- Van Valer Heating Cooling & Plumbing500 US 31 South
Greenwood, Indiana 46142
- Van Valer Heating Cooling & Plumbing