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Madison County Cabinets Inc

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Madison County Cabinets Inc

5.00(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
1973 years of experience

Since 1973, it has been our mission to build cabinets that we would be proud to put in our homes. Over the years, we have continued to refine our process and continuously learn so that we can provide you with the best custom cabinetry in Indiana. We remain committed to exceeding customer expectations and we hope that you give us the opportunity to exceed yours. To maintain a high quality installation experience, we only install our own cabinetry. We have won quite a few Angie's List Super Service Awards - including for 2013-2022. To maintain a high quality installation experience, we only install our own cabinetry. When you are ready, please let us know when you'd like to come out to our showroom for a tour. If you would prefer, we also love the opportunity to meet you at the job site. Thanks for looking at Madison County Cabinets. Family Owned & Operated. Cost Is Determined By The Job. No travel charges. 19 Employees.

"My husband and I began looking for a home in the area three years ago. In one of the houses we looked at, the cabinets were beautiful and were made by MCC. When we did our new home build we knew no one one else would build our cabinets. We couldn't have been more pleased with the attention and time spent by MCC to make our cabinets into the fine furniture they are . The special lighting features, drawer spice rack, under cabinet mixer stand and kitchen utensil pull out made our kitchen a wonderful place to prepare meals. Working with MCC was truly a blessing."

Katherine O on March 2023

Since 1973, it has been our mission to build cabinets that we would be proud to put in our homes. Over the years, we have continued to refine our process and continuously learn so that we can provide you with the best custom cabinetry in Indiana. We remain committed to exceeding customer expectations and we hope that you give us the opportunity to exceed yours. To maintain a high quality installation experience, we only install our own cabinetry. We have won quite a few Angie's List Super Service Awards - including for 2013-2022. To maintain a high quality installation experience, we only install our own cabinetry. When you are ready, please let us know when you'd like to come out to our showroom for a tour. If you would prefer, we also love the opportunity to meet you at the job site. Thanks for looking at Madison County Cabinets. Family Owned & Operated. Cost Is Determined By The Job. No travel charges. 19 Employees.

"My husband and I began looking for a home in the area three years ago. In one of the houses we looked at, the cabinets were beautiful and were made by MCC. When we did our new home build we knew no one one else would build our cabinets. We couldn't have been more pleased with the attention and time spent by MCC to make our cabinets into the fine furniture they are . The special lighting features, drawer spice rack, under cabinet mixer stand and kitchen utensil pull out made our kitchen a wonderful place to prepare meals. Working with MCC was truly a blessing."

Katherine O on March 2023


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World Class Restoration

4.93(
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World Class Restoration

4.93(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
2022 years of experience

We are World Class Restoration located just of Indianapolis and also in Brownsburg , Indiana. We have been helping the greater Indianapolis area for over 10 years. building decks, additions, fences, siding, roofing, gutters, interior remodel, we do a lot of bathrooms it one of our specialties and we strive to put the customer first and make sure you are happy with the job and our employees. We stand by our logo which is "where reputation matters most". We have skilled employees that have been in the field for over 30+ years. All companies are "certified pros" but how many have won the Super Service Angi Award # years in a row .. look next to our name you will see that . very few companies have that less than 8%,we have military, senior citizen and repeat customer discounts. We are very fair in our pricing and maintained a 5 star satisfaction rating for over 3 years on angi's and over 7 years on thumbtack. Give us a call at 317-499-888 and we will be out quickly to get you a estimate on your project. Give WCR a chance to serve you and you wont regret it. between or awards, quality craftsmanship and warranties we are growing by the month so give us a chance and call today @ 317-499-8878

"We are seeking a complete refund of the deposit amounts we have already paid immediately (we paid them immediately upon signing the contract) and expect a refund just a quickly - Deposit amount totals: $3,993.06, plus the cost to replace the black aluminum fencing panels that was provided to them by us - Replacement Cost: $2,106 (see attached quote for exact items replacement costs). The work crew destroyed them by cutting into them (these should never have had to have been cut down at all. The panels are completely unusable now as they are no longer the correct length and the panel screws and brackets are completely missing which does not allow us to reinstall the existing panels. They destroyed our property (the supplied aluminum fencing panels, screws & brackets) during the install and it cannot be salvaged and will have to be repurchased. We have attached a breakdown of what the replacement items would cost to repurchase in order to correctly reinstall the fence. We just want our money back and any lost funds due to having to reorder items needed to complete the fence that we had already supplied. We do not want to work with them any further as we have no trust level that they will come in and complete the reinstall correctly. The last text with the owner indicated he was to come out the next day to discuss further with us how to resolve. That was on Monday, September 1, 2025, at 5:11pm. He never showed up and we have never heard back from him."

Angela C on September 2025

We are World Class Restoration located just of Indianapolis and also in Brownsburg , Indiana. We have been helping the greater Indianapolis area for over 10 years. building decks, additions, fences, siding, roofing, gutters, interior remodel, we do a lot of bathrooms it one of our specialties and we strive to put the customer first and make sure you are happy with the job and our employees. We stand by our logo which is "where reputation matters most". We have skilled employees that have been in the field for over 30+ years. All companies are "certified pros" but how many have won the Super Service Angi Award # years in a row .. look next to our name you will see that . very few companies have that less than 8%,we have military, senior citizen and repeat customer discounts. We are very fair in our pricing and maintained a 5 star satisfaction rating for over 3 years on angi's and over 7 years on thumbtack. Give us a call at 317-499-888 and we will be out quickly to get you a estimate on your project. Give WCR a chance to serve you and you wont regret it. between or awards, quality craftsmanship and warranties we are growing by the month so give us a chance and call today @ 317-499-8878

"We are seeking a complete refund of the deposit amounts we have already paid immediately (we paid them immediately upon signing the contract) and expect a refund just a quickly - Deposit amount totals: $3,993.06, plus the cost to replace the black aluminum fencing panels that was provided to them by us - Replacement Cost: $2,106 (see attached quote for exact items replacement costs). The work crew destroyed them by cutting into them (these should never have had to have been cut down at all. The panels are completely unusable now as they are no longer the correct length and the panel screws and brackets are completely missing which does not allow us to reinstall the existing panels. They destroyed our property (the supplied aluminum fencing panels, screws & brackets) during the install and it cannot be salvaged and will have to be repurchased. We have attached a breakdown of what the replacement items would cost to repurchase in order to correctly reinstall the fence. We just want our money back and any lost funds due to having to reorder items needed to complete the fence that we had already supplied. We do not want to work with them any further as we have no trust level that they will come in and complete the reinstall correctly. The last text with the owner indicated he was to come out the next day to discuss further with us how to resolve. That was on Monday, September 1, 2025, at 5:11pm. He never showed up and we have never heard back from him."

Angela C on September 2025


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MEGROCK Constructors LLC

5.00(
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MEGROCK Constructors LLC

5.00(
23
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
2022 years of experience

MEGROCK Constructors LLC is here to meet all your basic home improvement needs. with 19+ years in the industry, there is no task we can not handle. MEGROCK is a family owned and operated business. We take pride in our customer satisfaction and overall commitment to treat your home like our own.

"Ron and Megan owners of Megrock Construction told us they are committed to providing the very best value in professional construction services through transparency and high quality craftsmanship. They delivered on their promise by educating us on the types of roofing materials available. Ron replaced several rafters that were damaged by mold and used wood that was in the shed to replace other rafters at no additional charge. The original quote was for replacement of damaged plywood sheeting after replacing the damaged sheets Ron went ahead and replaced the rest of the sheeting at no additional charge. He took great care in making sure he matched the color of the shingles that we wanted sending me pictures of sample shingle colors and together we picked the best shade and color for the job. Ron kept us informed from the beginning to the end and the end result is exactly what we envisioned. In the future we will not hesitate to call Megrock Construction for all of our home repair needs."

Myra B on August 2025

MEGROCK Constructors LLC is here to meet all your basic home improvement needs. with 19+ years in the industry, there is no task we can not handle. MEGROCK is a family owned and operated business. We take pride in our customer satisfaction and overall commitment to treat your home like our own.

"Ron and Megan owners of Megrock Construction told us they are committed to providing the very best value in professional construction services through transparency and high quality craftsmanship. They delivered on their promise by educating us on the types of roofing materials available. Ron replaced several rafters that were damaged by mold and used wood that was in the shed to replace other rafters at no additional charge. The original quote was for replacement of damaged plywood sheeting after replacing the damaged sheets Ron went ahead and replaced the rest of the sheeting at no additional charge. He took great care in making sure he matched the color of the shingles that we wanted sending me pictures of sample shingle colors and together we picked the best shade and color for the job. Ron kept us informed from the beginning to the end and the end result is exactly what we envisioned. In the future we will not hesitate to call Megrock Construction for all of our home repair needs."

Myra B on August 2025


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Hope Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling

4.54(
1,209
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Hope Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling

4.54(
1,209
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
2007 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in working on older homes and those problems that require unique solutions. We offer full service residential plumbing services to customers looking for "long-term" and "efficient" solutions. We work on the following plumbing items - toilets, sinks, water heaters, tankless water heaters, sump pumps, water softeners, faucets, garbage disposals, drains, gas lines, clogged drains, water lines, main lines, and all other non-listed residential plumbing needs.

"They didn’t do anything that I asked of them and they suckered me into some membership. Very disappointed"

Adam H on February 2025

We specialize in working on older homes and those problems that require unique solutions. We offer full service residential plumbing services to customers looking for "long-term" and "efficient" solutions. We work on the following plumbing items - toilets, sinks, water heaters, tankless water heaters, sump pumps, water softeners, faucets, garbage disposals, drains, gas lines, clogged drains, water lines, main lines, and all other non-listed residential plumbing needs.

"They didn’t do anything that I asked of them and they suckered me into some membership. Very disappointed"

Adam H on February 2025


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Phelps & Sons Construction

4.93(
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Phelps & Sons Construction

4.93(
56
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
2000 years of experience

Welcome to Phelps & Sons Construction. We select quality materials to make whatever you dream up. We are a family-owned and operated home improvement company specializing in remodeling, including but not limited to room additions, kitchens, and bathrooms. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call today for a free estimate!

"At the beginning the work started well but by the end the quality of work especially the drywall was subpar. Tom is slow in getting a quote to you but does respond. Tom is very nice but his staff is not professional especially Dave. I thought with Tom being in business as long as he has would be able to provide in a professional manner quality work. It is not true. Tom asked if I wanted his guys to take up the carpet. I thought ok. However, they tore up to 10 inches of drywall off many of the walls. They attempted to repair them but the work was subpar. I thought they were winding up work so I contacted the painters. The painters came in. There was tension between the paint foreman and Tom's crew. They were squabbling like elementary children on the playground. (I am not happy with the painters either but this is a separate matter) The walls unfortunately got painted with the poor drywall job. The painter did provide a drywall person to repair the worse spots. There are still poor spots on the walls but I wanted Tom and his crew out of my space. Each of the respective parties were blaming each other. This behavior is so unprofessional. On Friday last week, Dave was yelling at me over errors I did in trying to improperly apply color to the walls so I could see what it looked like (I applied the paint way before any drywall began). Again, because of poor communication the painters just painted over the poor drywall job. I did agree to pay for it since it was my mistake that should have been brought to my attention long before it was even painted over. Dave did such a bad job that there were air bubbles in the drywall because he did not let it set before he painted over it. Tom did have his other guy fix it. It looks better but not perfect. I had Tom put two new toilets in the space. There is now a big gash in the brand new floor where the floor doe not meet the toilet. There was not even going to be an attempt on Tom's part to fix this. In my opinion, all of the unnecessary drywall could have been avoided by properly having his guys take up the carpet right to begin with. I paid over $8,000 for unnecessary drywall, If you only have Tom's crew do the bare minimum that you need done for your project, then you are in good shape but BEWARE of them doing anything extra as it will cost you!"

Julie C on August 2020

Welcome to Phelps & Sons Construction. We select quality materials to make whatever you dream up. We are a family-owned and operated home improvement company specializing in remodeling, including but not limited to room additions, kitchens, and bathrooms. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call today for a free estimate!

"At the beginning the work started well but by the end the quality of work especially the drywall was subpar. Tom is slow in getting a quote to you but does respond. Tom is very nice but his staff is not professional especially Dave. I thought with Tom being in business as long as he has would be able to provide in a professional manner quality work. It is not true. Tom asked if I wanted his guys to take up the carpet. I thought ok. However, they tore up to 10 inches of drywall off many of the walls. They attempted to repair them but the work was subpar. I thought they were winding up work so I contacted the painters. The painters came in. There was tension between the paint foreman and Tom's crew. They were squabbling like elementary children on the playground. (I am not happy with the painters either but this is a separate matter) The walls unfortunately got painted with the poor drywall job. The painter did provide a drywall person to repair the worse spots. There are still poor spots on the walls but I wanted Tom and his crew out of my space. Each of the respective parties were blaming each other. This behavior is so unprofessional. On Friday last week, Dave was yelling at me over errors I did in trying to improperly apply color to the walls so I could see what it looked like (I applied the paint way before any drywall began). Again, because of poor communication the painters just painted over the poor drywall job. I did agree to pay for it since it was my mistake that should have been brought to my attention long before it was even painted over. Dave did such a bad job that there were air bubbles in the drywall because he did not let it set before he painted over it. Tom did have his other guy fix it. It looks better but not perfect. I had Tom put two new toilets in the space. There is now a big gash in the brand new floor where the floor doe not meet the toilet. There was not even going to be an attempt on Tom's part to fix this. In my opinion, all of the unnecessary drywall could have been avoided by properly having his guys take up the carpet right to begin with. I paid over $8,000 for unnecessary drywall, If you only have Tom's crew do the bare minimum that you need done for your project, then you are in good shape but BEWARE of them doing anything extra as it will cost you!"

Julie C on August 2020


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Indiana Foundation Service

4.51(
669
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Indiana Foundation Service

4.51(
669
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1993 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Established in 1993, Indiana Foundation Service stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the entire state of Indiana, we bring our local expertise closer to you. Indiana Foundation Service proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At IFS, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate! GL1600041 (IN)

"I’m a 70 year old Senior. I had sagging at the end of my hall, in my 3-BR ranch home. I got five other quotes, none of which suggests a problem with my foyer or kitchen. They sent out some 20 something young man -that clearly did not know what he was doing to complete my main beam replacement project. I mentioned to David (the 20 something) and his assistant IMMEDIATELY, that my kitchen cabinets had pulled away from the wall and the foyer was tilting. Several times. He assured me that he would run the beam right up under the kitchen between the kitchen and the foyer, to the garage door —to correct it! I had an intense disagreement with him when he tried to leave and did not make any attempt to correct the damage. The damage they had caused. I used my burial money to correct this sagging in the hall-and they left me with a huge problem with my foyer and kitchen that WASN’T THERE BEFORE, that they caused, & knew they caused. Indiana foundation, now Groundworks, sent Blake to my house under the guise of completing my first adjustment to the main beam, and as I had instructed them, to formulate their repair project based on a certified Home Inspection Specialist that I had hired to let me know what, specifically, Ind Found. should do to correct the serious problem they created. They promised to schedule the repair work at that time, but have ghosted to me ever since coming to see the damage they caused and formulate the repair. I have not been able to get in contact with them since; I’ve left numerous v-mails and texts. They have no integrity towards my project and nor will they have ANY integrity towards yours."

CJ M on October 2025

Established in 1993, Indiana Foundation Service stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the entire state of Indiana, we bring our local expertise closer to you. Indiana Foundation Service proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At IFS, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate! GL1600041 (IN)

"I’m a 70 year old Senior. I had sagging at the end of my hall, in my 3-BR ranch home. I got five other quotes, none of which suggests a problem with my foyer or kitchen. They sent out some 20 something young man -that clearly did not know what he was doing to complete my main beam replacement project. I mentioned to David (the 20 something) and his assistant IMMEDIATELY, that my kitchen cabinets had pulled away from the wall and the foyer was tilting. Several times. He assured me that he would run the beam right up under the kitchen between the kitchen and the foyer, to the garage door —to correct it! I had an intense disagreement with him when he tried to leave and did not make any attempt to correct the damage. The damage they had caused. I used my burial money to correct this sagging in the hall-and they left me with a huge problem with my foyer and kitchen that WASN’T THERE BEFORE, that they caused, & knew they caused. Indiana foundation, now Groundworks, sent Blake to my house under the guise of completing my first adjustment to the main beam, and as I had instructed them, to formulate their repair project based on a certified Home Inspection Specialist that I had hired to let me know what, specifically, Ind Found. should do to correct the serious problem they created. They promised to schedule the repair work at that time, but have ghosted to me ever since coming to see the damage they caused and formulate the repair. I have not been able to get in contact with them since; I’ve left numerous v-mails and texts. They have no integrity towards my project and nor will they have ANY integrity towards yours."

CJ M on October 2025


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Apex Design Build

4.66(
690
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Apex Design Build

4.66(
690
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
2011 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Apex Design Build, is a full service home remodeling company specializing in interior and exterior projects. We are dedicated to providing you with an efficient and cost effective service. Our prices are very fair and straight forward and we offer a service guarantee so you can rest assured you’ll receive the service you deserve with quality materials, workmanship, reliability and onsite honesty. Don’t pay inflated prices for a specific tradesman when Apex Design Build, can do it all and is available at a fraction of their costs to you. Call us today for a free consultation and estimate.

"David and his crew were very professional. David's bid was much lower than another bid we had, and my kitchen is beautiful! I would recommend David and his crew for any kitchen remodeling project!"

Tina H on April 2024

Apex Design Build, is a full service home remodeling company specializing in interior and exterior projects. We are dedicated to providing you with an efficient and cost effective service. Our prices are very fair and straight forward and we offer a service guarantee so you can rest assured you’ll receive the service you deserve with quality materials, workmanship, reliability and onsite honesty. Don’t pay inflated prices for a specific tradesman when Apex Design Build, can do it all and is available at a fraction of their costs to you. Call us today for a free consultation and estimate.

"David and his crew were very professional. David's bid was much lower than another bid we had, and my kitchen is beautiful! I would recommend David and his crew for any kitchen remodeling project!"

Tina H on April 2024


My Home In Indy

5.00(
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My Home In Indy

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
1990 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our "Tag Line" is "A Collection Of Talent" meaning guiding people to local vendors that we have good relations with for product selections and to contractors for their quality of work. We have several years experience in performing projects on all levels.

"Redid floors. Took out a wall and opened up door ways to ceiling on main floor. Refinished stairs. Got all the work done before we moved in on a tight timeline. Everything worked out great! Gray was easy to work with and nice to hangout with. "

Joe V on September 2025

Our "Tag Line" is "A Collection Of Talent" meaning guiding people to local vendors that we have good relations with for product selections and to contractors for their quality of work. We have several years experience in performing projects on all levels.

"Redid floors. Took out a wall and opened up door ways to ceiling on main floor. Refinished stairs. Got all the work done before we moved in on a tight timeline. Everything worked out great! Gray was easy to work with and nice to hangout with. "

Joe V on September 2025


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Centennial Construction & Remodeling Services, Inc

4.42(
341
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Centennial Construction & Remodeling Services, Inc

4.42(
341
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Customers say: Quality work
1993 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Centennial Construction & Remodeling Services, Inc. is a professional company whose mission is to be the most honest, quality-oriented, full-service remodeling contractor in the northside of Indianapolis. We offer home improvements and remodeling throughout Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, Fishers, and Zionsville. Centennial Construction & Remodeling Services, Inc. specializes in home construction, remodeling, renovation, and improvement in the Indianapolis area. Contact us today at (317) 848-7634.

"Centennial Construction did a fantastic job adding a small front porch to our home. They replaced our steps, put up a covered porch structure, and painted. Fast response times, quick turn around, and great service."

Callie Z on May 2025

Centennial Construction & Remodeling Services, Inc. is a professional company whose mission is to be the most honest, quality-oriented, full-service remodeling contractor in the northside of Indianapolis. We offer home improvements and remodeling throughout Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, Fishers, and Zionsville. Centennial Construction & Remodeling Services, Inc. specializes in home construction, remodeling, renovation, and improvement in the Indianapolis area. Contact us today at (317) 848-7634.

"Centennial Construction did a fantastic job adding a small front porch to our home. They replaced our steps, put up a covered porch structure, and painted. Fast response times, quick turn around, and great service."

Callie Z on May 2025


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Handyman Connection of Carmel

4.34(
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Handyman Connection of Carmel

4.34(
764
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1988 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 30 years experience providing quality home improvement and repair services, backed by satisfaction our competitors can't match, isn't it time to give us a call? Whether you have small or large projects for the interior or exterior, we offer the quality you expect and the customer care you desire to make your home repair and improvement project dreams a reality today. We do not give over the phone "ballparks" as we feel they are misleading. Call us today 317-487-1312 and speak to our in person customer service staff to set up your free estimate. Skip the stress of unlicensed or inexperienced contractors with the trusted quality of Handyman Connection. We offer both residential and commercial handyman repairs, call us today. - One Call. One Connection.® Additional phone: 317-487-1312

"It went just fine. He came to give us a quote for the job & said he could do it that afternoon. So I had him do it!"

BOB I on November 2025

With over 30 years experience providing quality home improvement and repair services, backed by satisfaction our competitors can't match, isn't it time to give us a call? Whether you have small or large projects for the interior or exterior, we offer the quality you expect and the customer care you desire to make your home repair and improvement project dreams a reality today. We do not give over the phone "ballparks" as we feel they are misleading. Call us today 317-487-1312 and speak to our in person customer service staff to set up your free estimate. Skip the stress of unlicensed or inexperienced contractors with the trusted quality of Handyman Connection. We offer both residential and commercial handyman repairs, call us today. - One Call. One Connection.® Additional phone: 317-487-1312

"It went just fine. He came to give us a quote for the job & said he could do it that afternoon. So I had him do it!"

BOB I on November 2025

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

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