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Legacy Window & Door LLC
4.1(
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Serving Lapel, IN and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We just purchased our first home, which we love for its historic character. So much of the original house was still in place when we moved in, including the windows. And while we loved them for their historic charm, they were in pretty terrible shape. We chose Legacy and they did a superb job installing the perfect windows that blended perfectly with the rest of our home. We would not have gone a different way with that selection."
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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L & R Restoration, LLC
4.9(
15
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Serving Lapel, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

"They did a very professional job.  We felt that the cost was reasonable.  We were very happy the way they left the job site both at our home and at the office at the end of the work day and at the end of the finished job.  They did the job right and made sure we were happy with what was done.  I felt that they cared about their customers.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wood Renovation Inc
4.6(
38
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Serving Lapel, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

"Steve and his crew were very good folks, and pleasant to have working at our home.  They answered our questions, and worked with us to ensure it was done the way we wanted it to be.  The end result is beautiful.  Job well done!    We would use them again absolutely, and will tell others about them as well.  "
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Curts Construction LLC
4.2(
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Serving Lapel, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

"The poured aggregate patio that came with our home initially was difficult to keep clean and due to age had become an eyesore more than anything else. We decided that replacing it with pavers was the best option for us. The results exceeded our expectations and we frequently receive compliments on the patio and walkway. Working with Mr. Curts and his team was great ? All very professional and conscientious. They were also open to new ideas during construction, a few which required Yankee ingenuity to accomplish. We?re glad we went with Curts Construction and would do so again in the future.
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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

One of the best ways to negotiate with a homebuilder is to forgo price reductions. Instead, negotiate over upgrades and incentives, as many builders are more willing to go down that road than to decrease their own fee. Even if they were willing to take a cut, a reputable homebuilder often knows their worth, so a willingness to negotiate could be a red flag. Beyond that, builders are typically willing to negotiate closing costs instead of offering a discount on the base price.

Local regulations dictate how big an ADU can be, and there may also be restrictions on the percentage of the main residence’s square footage an ADU can have. In most cases, an ADU must be smaller than the main residence, but check with your local building authority to confirm restrictions on ADU size.

No, a structural engineer is not the same as a builder. A structural engineer is an expert in all things related to the structural integrity of a building. The structural engineer is responsible for calculating the correct materials in terms of load-bearing capacity and overall structural safety. Structural engineers do not perform the actual building of the house or other structures. Rather, the builder executes the plans and designs specified by the structural engineer.

Handypeople usually don’t hold trade licenses, so they typically aren’t qualified to tackle projects involving installing or making alterations to plumbing or electrical lines. Below are some jobs that a handyperson usually won’t be able to complete:

  • Installing plumbing for a new kitchen or bathroom

  • Replacing plumbing pipes

  • Installing or repairing septic systems

  • Running new electrical wiring

  • Installing a subpanel

On average, the cost of a home builder is about $150 per square foot, but that price can range from around $100 to $400 per square foot or more. That puts the typical price range of a standard, 2,000-square-foot house between $200,000 and $800,000. Some factors that affect the price of hiring a home builder include the following:

  • Location of your home and the living cost in the area

  • Type of foundation and framing you choose

  • Quality of the building materials

  • Footprint and layout of the house

  • Number of stories

  • Builder’s experience

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