"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/in/bloomington/absolute-electric-and-maintenance-llc-reviews-2039824.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Economy Fireplace","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IN","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Janice K."},"reviewBody":"Tony Cramer, the salesman and person who came to my home to do initial measurement, was so pleasant and professional. The 2 men, Kevin and Devin who did the installation were so professional. First, they put tarps down on the floors from the front door to the stove site. They made so many measurements to ensure proper placement. They were so neat! I could not be more pleased with the entire process and the final result. My stove fits the decor of my home perfectly! Hands down I would recommend Economy Fireplace to anyone. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/in/bloomington/economy-fireplace-reviews-6011175.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Built by YOU","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IN","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Julia L."},"reviewBody":"Everything went well for the most part. The gentleman was very friendly, and he came out during the holidays which I appreciated. Furthermore, he did a good job with all of the tasks that I asked him to do, and he cleaned up after himself."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/in/bloomington/built-by-you-reviews-6163703.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IN","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Tiiu R."},"reviewBody":"We've been using Roto-Rooter off-and-on since we moved to Bloomington in the fall of 1992. We have not had any plumbing projects or construction done by them - just drain and garbage disposal cleanouts. These have frequently occurred at and quot;difficultand quot; times - like the night before Thanksgiving, the night before a home football game, and various times on holiday weekends when we have had overnight guests. They have always come through and saved the day for us! They ARE rather pricey (especially on a holiday), but under the circumstances, we have been glad to pay the price and have the problem solved. In our early years in Bloomington, I tried calling other plumbers, and usually on a holiday (or a weekend evening), they would not even have an answering service taking calls. If Roto-Rooter has not been able to come right away, they've at least given a rough estimate of when they might be able to send someone out. Now that they plumbers all have cell phones, communications are better, and the guy himself calls with a pretty close estimate of how soon he might arrive. A few years ago, one of their plumbers sold me a large bottle of their Pipe Shield, and told me to mix it up and use it regularly. I always do immediately after each emergency service, then tend to forget - and still have at leat half the bottle left... "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/in/bloomington/roto-rooter-plumbing-and-drain-services-reviews-6168413.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"GENERAL REPAIR SVC INC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IN","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Tiiu R."},"reviewBody":"Our "handyman" needs come in spurts - sometimes several a year, then nothing for a year or so. We haven't needed General Repair since last summer. We have been using them since 2005, and have been very satisfied. I marked the "punctuality" only a B because they do NOT always come when they say they will - but they do call and keep in touch, and reschedule. Our first project with them was replacement of the post for our large rural mailbox (or maybe it was both the post AND mailbox???). That work was done by a young man, whom I did not see much, since he was working outdoors. Since then we've had a very pleasant somewhat older guy, who has been able to "think outside the box" and do things I either would not have thought of, or not thought possible. Since General Repair IS good, and pleasant to work with, they are BUSY. Sometimes when I've left a message on their VoiceMail, the recording has said that they are only able to do work for "old customers" - but fortunately WE are old customers. The guy has done rather minor things (like hanging a heavy picture we had received as a gift) and fairly complex electrical stuff, and sometimes it's been surprising what he WAS able to do. When the "chandelier" over our dinette table started to go bad, he suggested I buy a new one, and he would put it up. I looked and looked (both online and locally) and did not like anything I saw as well as the old one we already had. He estimated his labor charge for taking down the old one, rewiring it, and putting it back up - and it was less than the prices for the new fixtures that I MIGHT have been willing to live with, but which were not as nice as the old stained glass one. So, we did it that way, and it's been over seven years now, and the light works beautifully - and looks beautiful and fits with the original decor of the house.
"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/in/bloomington/general-repair-svc-inc-reviews-5058093.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Aim To Please Plumbing & Electric","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IN","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kathleen A."},"reviewBody":"Wonderfully. He would have done more but it was late on a Friday of a holiday weekend. He did stay longer than the appointment times, though. I was pleased with all he did."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/in/bloomington/aim-to-please-plumbing-and-electric-reviews-467096.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Mr. Contractor Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IN","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jennifer M."},"reviewBody":"Working with Ken Spector of Mr. Contractor has been one of the worst experiences I have had as a homeowner. He cut corners on the work he performed, has repeatedly refused to honor the warranty and behaved unprofessionally by yelling at my boyfriend and I more than once. Examples of the many ways he cut corners are: patching holes in the metal exterior of the house with duct tape instead of caulk and tin patches, failing to caulk the outside of the windows he installed, building a faulty bilco door that fell apart in less than three years. On three separate occasions over the past three years he has not stood behind the warranty, causing me to pay other contractors to repair work I already paid him to do. And he lost his temper with my boyfriend, cursing at him because we would not pay additional money for the paint job we agreed to in the contract. The second time he refused to honor the warranty, I suggested that we get a moderator to help us come to an agreement. He got angry and screamed at me on the phone and threatened me saying that I was ?creating bad blood for the future?. During the bidding process I told Ken I was going to go with a different contractor more in my price range. He convinced me to work with him by lowering his price and telling me the following: 1) He would give me a five year warranty on all work (15 for the roof), 2) He had a full staff and didn?t use subcontractors and 3) There would be no surprise costs above the estimate. All of these three promises turned out to be false. Below are more details of some of the most egregious situations. Unauthorized Work on Heater: The second day of the job Ken told me that the radiator heat was not working and he would have his plumber come take a look to see what was wrong. I was at work and he said he would call and let me know what the problem was. He called while I was in a meeting. When I called him back he told me the plumber drained and refilled the system and made some adjustments to the heater. He told me I needed to pay him $420 in cash by the end of the week. I told him that I was angry that he had done work I did not authorize and asked if it would be covered under the five-year warranty. He said it was and would give me paperwork on their company stationary with the warranty info. A few months later, the heater was having the same problem and I called Ken to come address it. He told me that since a subcontractor performed the work they would not honor the warranty. They gave me a phone number for the supposed plumber, but the number was disconnected. I paid a different plumber out of pocket to fix it. Losing Temper: We agreed to have the exterior bay windows and decorative metalwork of my house painted using two colors. I created a photo diagram that showed where each of the colors should go, and agreed with Ken that my boyfriend would meet the painters and give it to them. The painters showed up early and started painting without direction, so they bought the wrong amounts of paint and applied the wrong colors to large parts of the house. Ken told my boyfriend that they would now need to stay an extra half-day and I needed to pay $600 more. When my boyfriend told Ken that I said I would not pay because we agreed on the price in the contract he began to scream at my boyfriend saying that ?only f***ing Picasso could paint what we requested?. From that point on, I was scared to meet with him alone in my home, so I had friends or family members come to my house when he was there. Gas Leak: I also hired Ken to relocate a gas washer and dryer unit from a bathroom to a nearby closet. They tapped into an existing gas line to add a new flex gas line for the dryer. The first problem was that they did not vent the dryer to the outside as it was specified in the lease. When I pointed that out, Ken told me it didn?t need to be vented. I told him that I read that it was code according to the fire department and gas company websites. He then vented it outside. A couple months after the work was completed and the unit was rented out, the tenants noticed a gas leak. The gas company came out and pinpointed the leak to underneath the floor. I asked Ken to come address it since he had just worked on that line. After his plumber came out, cut one of my gas lines and ripped the ceiling open, Ken said that the problem was not their fault. He said I owed them $350 at that point (because the plumber was a subcontractor and needed to be paid for the determination) and I would have to pay them to fix the leak (along with repairing the cut line and ceiling hole). After disagreeing with him on that, I had two other plumbers give me estimates. They both agreed with the gas company technician that the leak was the result of the recent work. I had to pay a plumber out of pocket, and reimburse my tenants for the days they spent without hot water and gas and for the previous month and a half that the gas bill had been too high because it was leaking. Losing Temper Part Two: After the gas leak incident I was concerned that on two occasions Ken had refused to honor the warranty on the basis of saying that subcontracted work was not covered and making arbitrary and subjective determinations about what was and was not covered. Through e-mail and phone conversations, I requested that he give me more details and specifications about the warranty so that we could move forward on the same page. He refused repeatedly. Finally, I spoke with him on the phone and told him that I though we should seek out a third party to help us reach an agreement. He became enraged and started screaming at me. He called me names and, as mentioned above, said that I was ?creating bad blood for the future?. I?m not sure what that threat meant, but from that point forward I felt scared to interact with him. Duct Tape Repair: In order to prevent water leaks that had created damage to the interior of bay windows on two floors and to the third floor ceiling I hired Ken to replace the roof, replace the windows, patch holes in the exterior metal and woodwork and repair plaster. The water damage reappeared and grew worse, and I contacted Ken?s brother Barry (and co-owner) via mail to request that Mr. Contractor address it under the warranty. I let Barry know that I was uncomfortable having Ken in my home after his aggressive behavior and asked them to send any other foremen, manager, owner or any other representative to come look at the issue. Ken wrote back with a list of questions about the damage, and insisted that he needed to be present. After going back and forth on that, his office manager sent a letter stating that I do not have a five-year warranty and that they are ceasing further communication with me. The three contractors I brought in to give me estimates determined that the reasons for the water damage are that the holes in the metalwork were just covered over with duct tape and paint instead of being patched with caulk and tin, that the windows were installed incorrectly and were not caulked on the exterior and that there were loose seams on the roof. I will now have to hire another contractor to address the problems that have been caused by Ken?s negligent work and will be paying thousands more out of pocket for work that should be covered under warranty. Unfortunately, there were also other issues, but the ones above were the most egregious. I would warn anyone considering working with Mr. Contractor to choose someone else."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/pa/philadelphia/mr-contractor-inc-reviews-363572.htm"},"position":10}]}
Holiday Decorating reviews from real Angi homeowners in Brownstown, IN
Last update on October 15, 2025
Tiehl R.
5.0
12/2018
Laura was amazing on the phone and made every effort to help me schedule an appointment even though they were super booked. I had already called 5 different local plumbers but none of them were able to book an appointment prior to the holidays. My kitchen sink was overflowing and leaking...
Prince B.
2.0
12/2015
Because Ben needed so much dirt to put in the sidewalk and driveway he said he might as well do my finish grade. I had gotten a price from a company that does this regularly for $2500 including dirt, he said he would do it for the same price. He asked me if he could order 5 loads of dirt,...
Tony Cramer, the salesman and person who came to my home to do initial measurement, was so pleasant and professional. The 2 men, Kevin and Devin who did the installation were so professional. First, they put tarps down on the floors from the front door to the stove site. They made so many...
Julia L.
5.0
03/2014
Everything went well for the most part. The gentleman was very friendly, and he came out during the holidays which I appreciated. Furthermore, he did a good job with all of the tasks that I asked him to do, and he cleaned up after himself.
Tiiu R.
5.0
09/2013
We've been using Roto-Rooter off-and-on since we moved to Bloomington in the fall of 1992. We have not had any plumbing projects or construction done by them - just drain and garbage disposal cleanouts. These have frequently occurred at and quot;difficultand quot; times - like the night...
Wonderfully. He would have done more but it was late on a Friday of a holiday weekend. He did stay longer than the appointment times, though. I was pleased with all he did.
We are a cleaning service of all types from homes, to offices and restaurants. We also provide building work as well as professional handyman services. Another service we offer is security systems, network problem solving, and technology repair this includes about anything electromechanical.
We are a cleaning service of all types from homes, to offices and restaurants. We also provide building work as well as professional handyman services. Another service we offer is security systems, network problem solving, and technology repair this includes about anything electromechanical.
Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.
Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.
Hey, I'm Lance! I became a professional online portrait artist in 2006 after my family was taken from me in a tornado losing my mother, father, brother, and son. Twenty-eight lives were taken as well as all their possessions, like mine. I drew from destroyed photos their families so they could have memorial portraits of them at the funerals and for the rest of time. Since then I have made a living traveling the country doing shows and drawing from photos you email me on line. There is NO GIFT more unique that brings more tears of joy to a loved one's eyes like one of these. Nothing. I've seen it time and time again. I make it affordable to anyone who's ever wanted one of these. Paintings with half the detail of these can cost upwards of $30,000 limiting something like this from hanging in living rooms for families to the rich only. Not anymore. Here's how it works.. Simply email me your favorite picture or pictures to [email protected] with a brief description of what you would like done. The bigger and clearer the picture the better the drawing. I will start an initial sketch right away and take pictures of it and show it to you. Please email them quickly if possible, because the holidays are coming and I get busy. Once the initial sketch is done. I usually take something down on it. It's a lot of work doing the initial sketch. This varies on the cost of the drawing which we will discuss right away. Drawings are usually 175 for 9x12's 225 for 11x14's 275 for 14x17's After this process is done I continue with your art piece sending you photos on line all the way through which many people find a lot of fun. I am also friends on Facebook with almost every person I've ever drawn for as well and would like to be your friend as well if you would like that. I post them on FB at your discretion. It makes me way more legit to people as well. The Prices vary with the art because of the size of the drawing as well as the number of faces. The number of faces DOES NOT double the cost. Usually an extra face is added depending on the size from anywhere between 25 and 50, but I do deals on these more than anything, so please call me about it at .(850) 691-3976
Hey, I'm Lance! I became a professional online portrait artist in 2006 after my family was taken from me in a tornado losing my mother, father, brother, and son. Twenty-eight lives were taken as well as all their possessions, like mine. I drew from destroyed photos their families so they could have memorial portraits of them at the funerals and for the rest of time. Since then I have made a living traveling the country doing shows and drawing from photos you email me on line. There is NO GIFT more unique that brings more tears of joy to a loved one's eyes like one of these. Nothing. I've seen it time and time again. I make it affordable to anyone who's ever wanted one of these. Paintings with half the detail of these can cost upwards of $30,000 limiting something like this from hanging in living rooms for families to the rich only. Not anymore. Here's how it works.. Simply email me your favorite picture or pictures to [email protected] with a brief description of what you would like done. The bigger and clearer the picture the better the drawing. I will start an initial sketch right away and take pictures of it and show it to you. Please email them quickly if possible, because the holidays are coming and I get busy. Once the initial sketch is done. I usually take something down on it. It's a lot of work doing the initial sketch. This varies on the cost of the drawing which we will discuss right away. Drawings are usually 175 for 9x12's 225 for 11x14's 275 for 14x17's After this process is done I continue with your art piece sending you photos on line all the way through which many people find a lot of fun. I am also friends on Facebook with almost every person I've ever drawn for as well and would like to be your friend as well if you would like that. I post them on FB at your discretion. It makes me way more legit to people as well. The Prices vary with the art because of the size of the drawing as well as the number of faces. The number of faces DOES NOT double the cost. Usually an extra face is added depending on the size from anywhere between 25 and 50, but I do deals on these more than anything, so please call me about it at .(850) 691-3976
FAQs for holiday decorating projects in Brownstown, IN
Professional holiday decorating services cost about $1,500 on average, with prices ranging from $300 to $2,500 and more. The total price tag depends on the type and amount of decorating requested, along with additional cost factors like your home’s location, materials, and labor.
Check out these common holiday decorating service costs:
Exterior holiday light installation: $400
Christmas tree decoration: $200–$600
Interior holiday design and decoration: $50–$200 per hour
Holiday landscaping: $50–$100 per hour
If you need help with your holiday decorating, the first step is determining your lighting and decor needs to narrow down your pro options. For example, if you want a custom outdoor light display with all of the bells and whistles, you’ll likely need to hire a local holiday light installer who specializes in that service. But if you only need to hang some lights inside in hard-to-reach places, consider hiring a handyperson or an interior decorator instead. It’s best to contact at least three different companies for quotes and to find out what services they offer.
The cost to install holiday lights averages about $425, ranging from $220 to $675, depending on the type of lights and installation location.
High roofs: $3.50–$6 per linear foot
Balconies: $50–$75 each
Outdoor tree: $75–$1,500 per tree
Christmas light installation costs also vary on light size and type:
Hiring someone to decorate your Christmas tree costs about $400 on average, ranging from $200 to $1,500 or more, depending on the type of decorating service, size of the tree, location, and materials used to decorate the tree.
Price ranges vary by service type:
Handyperson: $60–$125 per hour
Professional light installer: $300 per hour
Interior decorator: $50–$200 per hour
Christmas tree designer: $600–$1,500 per tree
The Brownstown, IN homeowners’ guide to holiday decorating services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Christmas light installation costs depend mostly on your home’s square footage, but our expert guide breaks down all the factors that influence what you’ll pay.
If you're dreaming of rocking around your—professionally decorated—tree this season, this is how much a Christmas tree decorating service will cost you.
Getting your Christmas lights out of their boxes only to discover that half a strand is out is frustrating. Here’s how to fix Christmas lights and replace light bulbs.
Don’t let logistics like power sources limit your holiday light display imagination. Follow these tips on how to power outdoor Christmas lights for a merry and bright holiday.
When it comes to LED versus incandescent Christmas lights, there are unique pros and cons. Find out the differences to decide which one is better for your home.