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enVision Remodeling and Handyman Service LLC
4.0(
9
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Serving Mount Vernon, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"EnVision promptly called me I told them what I needed they said they could help me. Two super nice young men came the very next day. They did their work, offered to help me move items that were too heavy for me. They did a great job!"
Bathroom shower enclosure
New doors
Shower enclosure
Bathroom remodel
Odd jobs are welcome!

+18

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Higgs Handyman Repair
5.0(
2
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Serving Mount Vernon, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I broke in my door and had no idea how to go about getting help to repair it. I found Higgs Handyman Repair and I am extremely satisfied with the service. I am impressed by the quality of work and was how friendly, efficient and easy communication was. The project was completed in just a few hours. Thank you for saving my door and preventing me from replacing the whole thing!"
Deck repair
Deck repair
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hoosier Permanent Coatings
4.4(
130
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Serving Mount Vernon, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The first time it was $21,000, then we had them do some additional...they gave us an estimate, I think of around $6000 and honestly we haven't paid them because they haven't finished. They seemed very professional. I thought they would do an excellent job. They could match our color scheme. This is in a company that is warranted, life time paint, never have to paint again and if we do, we'll come out time and time again to do it. So the idea was great and we had been having to paint the brand new home every year. We were tired of that and they seemed like they could do a great job and the product seemed very good. We had them paint it the first time and we had room additions added and they painted that. It seemed very good and very professional. They painted some things that they shouldn't have like the windows, so it is hard to close them. Overall they did a decent job but then the last time they came out to do some repair work, they actually did some construction in addition to the painting and then they didn't match the paint colors correctly. They didn't finish the repair work, where they thought they might have finished it, it wasn't as it was before architecturally, aesthetically pleasing anymore. I had a punch out list and I said, this is all the punch out list that needs to be addressed. They said something about, okay they'll take care of it but they never scheduled a time or place to review the punch out list or to schedule to get them fixed. We have been calling and they've not been returning our calls. We thought they were out of business actually. Then last year all of our windows sills rotted and again, with the paint that wouldn't have happened. We replaced all of our windows. The window company actually reached out to Hoosier Permanent Coatings  and they are still in business as you probably found them in your system. They said well because we didn't pay them that last amount our, warranty is null and void. So we've been trying to call them, we leave messages and they don't call us back. If we talked to them maybe this thing can be settled."
Br. before
Br. after
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B. before
Bu. before

+27

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Margelin Builders
5.0(
11
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Serving Mount Vernon, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The fence was built up to my expectations. I had a certain vision, and they MET IT. Fast, efficient, and easy to work with. Now my dogs have a yard to play in without any worries!"
Tarp Job
Tarping
Laundry Room
Shower
Sink

+7

Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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