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Avatar for Maximus General Contracting LLC
Maximus General Contracting LLC
4.4(
135
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving La Porte, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric removed two layers of shingles from our 40 year old roof and replaced them with new 3D Duration shingles. The job started with us needing someone to replace some siding on the chimney due to water leaking in behind the siding causing deterioration and paint peeling off of the siding panels. The repair which we were pursuing was relatively small and consequently we contacted several qualified contractors and they were not willing to even come and scope out our job. Someone referred us to Maximus and when I called and talked to Eric, he was willing to take on the project even though it was small. When he showed up to evaluate the situation and give an estimate for the job, he discovered that the cause of our problem was due to the concrete cap around our chimneys that had cracked and separated and allowed water to seep in and deteriorate the trim boards and siding.We agreed to have him replace the siding and trim boards and to replace the chimney chase because his quote was very reasonable. During this same visit, I was asking him about the condition of the shingles on the roof because they had been in place for 20 years. They were showing signs of wear but he said they could last another year or two. I inquired as to the cost of him roofing the house too while he was doing the other jobs for us and that quote seemed very reasonable so I agreed to that job as well. He has just finished the total project in less than a week and everything looks really good. He maintained the schedule that he promised and he was on site nearly every day to make sure things were running smooth. We will definitely call Maximus again when the need arises.
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Beyond The Four Walls Construction
5.0(
18
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving La Porte, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The electrical work in my kitchen was expertly completed in just a short amount of time. Professional workmanship! I would highly recommend this contractor and I will be using him again for future projects."
Remodeling - General Project
Decks & Porches Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - Basements Project
Composite Decking

+39

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MPO Builders Inc
4.0(
145
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving La Porte, IN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very friendly and efficient. Would definitely hire this guy again. But remember, he was an outside contractor that MPO hired to help out. So the grade really is an A for for having a hiring practice that really finds the best people to work for them. I hope all the subcontractors they hire were as good as this guy. Would definitely work with him again."
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Preferred Roof Systems
4.6(
15
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving La Porte, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very happy with the work being done initially. Leo was very attentive, followed up along with Doug the business owner checking up on the work being done. Felt very good about my decision. Late in getting gutters installed but was done 3 weeks later (maybe that is normal). First rain finding a lot of water running down my facia between the gutter and facia. Very responsive initially to that problem but 3 weeks later, now finding company out of business. Business phone mail box full. Called office clerk finding out she left 3 weeks ago along with Leo leaving me high and dry!!! This sucks!!!"
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+54

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Midwest Spray Coatings A Perfect Crawlspace
4.7(
193
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving La Porte, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had water in the basement, seeping in from the floor. They dug  a trench to the sump pump, removed the standing water that had not been allowed to drain properly in the most efficient way, and replaced the inadequate sump pump with one that will do the job correctly. They brought enough of a crew to complete the job in half a day which we also appreciated.  They also filled a few cracks in the foundation walls to prevent any future leaks. We had worked with them before and knew that they were an honest and reputable firm."
Exposed stone foundation
Foundation repair and insulation
Polyurea Coating
Ineffective fiberglass
Repairs to Foundation - Same Day

+16

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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