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First Choice Professional Painting
4.6(
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Serving Freedom, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

"Brandon walked through the project with me the day I called him and provided a verbal estimate on the spot with hard copy a couple days later. Several paint samples were applied to the cedar siding and trim and once we selected the paint & deck stain his team was on the job. There weren't any delays and they finished the job on time within budget. Brandon worked hard to make sure we were satisfied, was onsite several times following up and his team did an outstanding job. I've had several major projects done on the house over the last 20 years and this was the most professional and pleasant experience I've had with a contractor out of Bloomington."
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Decks Plus By Greywolf
5.0(
2
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Serving Freedom, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The whole project was planned, scheduled, and completed very well.  

Decks Plus owner, Mr. Sira, kept all appointments during the project.  He converted a rough concept into a detailed plan, described what he would do, and did what he promised.  This was accomplished with a simple contract only.

Sira and his team were unobtrusive in their work habits.  They were neat in the arrangement and storage of building materials and tools and they kept the work area tidy and organized.  

Weather intruded only slightly during the work, even though April weather is not exactly predictable.  The project entailed work over several days, encompassing perhaps two weeks from start to finish with weather interruptions.

I rate the price for the job as "good" instead of "excellent" for the simple reason that I had nothing with which to compare.  During my initial consultation with Mr. Sira, I concluded that he was honest, competent, and committed to the quality of his work.  He gave me an estimate, and I accepted it.  I have no regrets about it and an quite pleased with the work and its performance."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Legacy Window & Door LLC
4.1(
151
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Serving Freedom, IN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"After receiving a few other estimates on a sunroom addition plus a screened in porch, we decided to go with Legacy Windows. Mark’s estimate was in the middle of the other estimates and he offered much more flexibility than the other companies we spoke to in terms of customization. He is a great salesman with previous marketing experience. We signed our contract on April 10th. We were told that Mark and his crew were finishing a room and would be able to start in 2-3 weeks with a timeframe of 6-8 weeks for completion of our room addition project. The budget and timeframe worked well for us, so we decided to add replacement windows for the rest of our house (11 windows total). Several weeks went by and our project had not yet started so we followed up with Mark. We were told that there were issues with his current project (did not pass inspection) and it would push our start date back due to the workmanship repairs. During this time period before any work began on our project we would communicate often with Mark to check on the status of our project. The really frustrating thing about working with Mark is his inability to fulfill commitments he would make to us in regards to project timing and when things would be done. Our primary communication with him was via text messages and time after time he would tell us, “we should be starting next week” or “we are going to be making up for lost time quickly” and time would pass and it just wouldn’t happen. Work on our project began when our existing windows were replaced in early June. The foundation for the expansion was finally started in late June and framing started in early July (roughly 3 months after signing the contract). The first crew completed the framing, hired the shingles out, installed some of the cedar siding, and installed one wall of windows. We were seeing decent progress after having such a long wait in the beginning, all the while the commitment issue just kept popping up. We would get a text saying something like, “going to be at the house tomorrow with some stone samples” and he wouldn’t show up. It was annoying, but progress was being made and we were happy with how the expansion was taking shape so we were willing to overlook it. Sometime toward the beginning of August (roughly 4 months after signing the contract), work just stopped. Again, when we would reach out to Mark asking about the status of our project we would be told, “I’ll have an action plan later this afternoon” or “we want to get everything we done we can this week” or “the crew will be there tomorrow and we will be working all week on your project trying to finish”. In the meantime, nothing would be done and we would repeat the process. This went on for over 3 weeks, during this time there was absolutely no work done. Large piles of construction trash and building materials sat in our yard during this time. A great deal of the usable wood began to warp and I am sure that ultimately materials had to be tossed from being left in the elements for so long. After a couple weeks I finally moved a significant portion of the usable wood up onto the deck so it would at least be partially protected. We found out that there was an issue with the electrical and Mark had decided to let Crew #1 go as they were not meeting his expectations, but it was not communicated to us until the end of the over 3 week period. A second crew then arrived who Mark said usually only did work for him on the south side of Indy (we live in Lebanon), but he wanted to get our project back on track. There seemed to be little to no communication between the crew and Mark on what they were supposed to work on so we had to explain to them what was in the contract to be completed. Crew #2 also started making good progress, they finished the cedar siding, got the rest of the windows installed in the sunroom as well as installing the sunroom ceiling. About this time, which was at the beginning of September we had a separate crew come out to do the drywall. Mark recommended them very highly. As it turned out, the drywall was not properly installed or insulated (in some walls there was no insulation), and ultimately it had to be taken down and redone by Crew #2. Crew #2 seemed to be doing a really good job and we were quite pleased with their progress and the quality of work they were doing for us. They were replaced by Crew #3 sometime in mid-September. We were never told why they were replaced, but Crew #3 was much closer to where we lived so I assume that had something to do with it. Much like when Crew #2 started, there seemed to be little communication between Crew #3 and Mark on what they were supposed to work on. So we again had to explain what was in the contract to be completed. All through the process, the commitment issues mentioned previously continued. We were not as happy with the quality of the work done by Crew #3 as we had been by Crew #2 (or even Crew #1), but they did finally complete for the project for us and after (3) failed attempts we finally received a pass from the building inspector on his final inspection. When Crew #3 decided they were finished they never came back, we communicated multiple times with Mark about the remaining punch list items to no avail and ultimately decided to finish most of the small punch list items ourselves instead of waiting any longer for them to finish (clean up, sanding / finishing drywall, etc.). We love the way the sunroom and covered porch area turned out. From contract signing until the end it took a little over six months, but in Mark’s defense he did agree to let us add a brand new window in the dining room of our house to tie everything together at no cost to us as appreciation for our patience. There are things that we liked about Mark’s company and things we didn’t, I have tried to summarize each category as follows: Positives • Price seemed reasonable • It is truly a custom build, no problem with changes we had at any point • Love the way it turned out, looks amazing • Mark seemed to genuinely care about the quality of the product he was delivering to us (he replaced the cedar shakes that had been installed by Crew #1 because he wasn’t happy with the quality Negatives • Our project seldom felt like it was a priority, part of the reason it took so long was because they were over committed on other projects • Commitment Issues (addressed previously) • Construction Trash left in our yard for months • We cleaned up inside more than they did, I understand drywall work is messy. They never swept up any of the dust and they didn’t clean up any of the clumps of dried drywall mud all over the floor. • We finished some of the minor punch list items, just to be done."
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
Advantage Company Roofing & General Contracting
5.0(
6
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Serving Freedom, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

My name is Robert Timothy Robbins I have been a full service Roofing and General Contractor in the Central and Western Central Portions of Indiana East from Indianapolis & Greenfiewld and West to Terre Haute; From North to Crawfordsville & Kokomo and South to Bloomington & Columbus with over 40 years of service SINCE 1970. Professional service and satisfied customers with competitive pricing and safety is and has always been job one with My Company. Although Roofing is our main service, I do offer a wide range of services as we will explain on this web site. Thank you for Stopping by and please feel free to contact us if we may be service to you, our estimates and consultations or free so please give us a call. Our slogans include New Roofs for Old, and Call a Roofer not a Salesman. Thank you in advance for considering us. Best Regards; Robert Timothy Robbins Owner / President. Additional email - [email protected].

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Big Z's Outdoor Services
5.0(
4
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Serving Freedom, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Big Z's Outdoor Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. If we have communicated through the phone and I have drawn out a general design for you, if you have the intention of using my design to use someone cheaper don’t waist our time. Any jobs that are $500 and under need to be paid in cash.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Prime Design and Build
5.0(
4
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Serving Freedom, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had an amazing experience with Prime Design and Build! They built my new deck and also poured concrete to complement it, and the results exceeded my expectations. The craftsmanship is top-notch, and the attention to detail really shows in their work. The team was professional, efficient, and a pleasure to work with from start to finish. My outdoor space looks incredible now! I highly recommend Prime Design and Build to anyone looking for quality construction and excellent service."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
SUM Weatherization, LLC
3.5(
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Serving Freedom, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a home performance contracting company that specializes in whole house weatherization and energy efficient upgrades and will offer you our best recommendations for you and your home's needs. We believe in quality, responsiveness and professionalism. We take pride in our work! We look forward to serving you. Give us a call today for a free quote.

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Response time2 days
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Oakley Construction
3.9(
7
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Serving Freedom, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'd highly recommend them. Our roof was put on quickly and they were professional and very reasonable in pricing. We were explained things every step of the way and are very happy with the way it turned out! We've hired them to build a new deck for us next!"
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Two coats of stain are ideal for the best protection and aesthetic appeal. However, if your decking is made of particularly dense hardwood, you may only need one coat. If you want an intense color, two coats are ideal.

A random orbital sander is best for sanding a deck because it is easier to handle than other power sanders and is less likely to damage the wood. Most decks are made of types of softwood, so a gentler sanding process is essential to prevent permanent blemishes. For example, belt sanders can gouge softwoods.

The best direction for a gate to swing depends on its location and purpose, but swinging inward is the general rule. An inward swing is often considered safer, prevents the gate from opening into public spaces like a sidewalk, and may be required by local building codes.

There are exceptions and specific considerations. If your property is on a slope, an inward swing might not be possible. For a deck gate, it's safest to have it swing away from any steps. In a backyard, the direction can be a matter of preference, though an inward swing can be helpful when carrying heavy items like a wheelbarrow into a garden.

Regardless of direction, ensure the gate can open fully without hitting any objects or blocking spaces. While an inward swing is standard, a gate that can swing both in and out offers the most flexibility if your setup allows for it.

In most cases, there should be a small gap between the house and the deck, usually no more than ½ to ¾ of an inch. This space allows water and moisture to flow through instead of pooling against the side of your house. It also lets flashing protect your siding from runoff, which is one of the most common issues with decks.

To prepare a deck for a hot tub, start by thinking about safe and easy access in and out of the tub. Homeowners should plan for steps or consider built-in seating, a level surface around the perimeter, and a clear, slip-resistant path from the house. A hot tub requires sufficient space around it for comfortable entry and exit, ensuring no awkward squeezing or stepping over high edges. Good lighting and handrails can also make a big difference, especially for nighttime use.

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