Universal Windows Direct was founded in April of 2002 by William Barr and Michael Strmac. It was their mission to create a home improvement company that offers high quality home improvement goods at the best possible value. What began as two guys in a 350 square foot office quickly grew to become one of the nation's leading remodeling companies. Today, Universal Windows Direct represents thousands of customers and has a rapidly growing network of locations nationwide, all of which are actively involved in the communities they serve.
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"I called to see if someone could help me find the source of water coming in on my second floor. I am suspicious it is a stucco issue. Jason, the owner of the company, called me back very promptly, but did tell me due to high demand he was not able to help me at that time. I ended up talking with him for probably 20 minutes talking through possibilities and recommendations on what to do. He has been in business for a long time, has a vast knowledge of all aspects of homes, and home repair. I can say one thing, he definitely knows what he's doing, and gave me a lot of advice that will help me make sure I get my water problem fixed, and fixed correctly without shortcuts. This will be the first place I call anytime I need work done in the future. From windows, to roofs, to just about anything. I really appreciated his patience and answering all my questions."
"The trim of the deck was done well without any incident. However, when the stucco was power washed, the windows were not covered, so my clean windows are no longer clean. The gutter vertical pipes were removed and one of the workers Zack helped to clean out the debris which was nice of him. The painting of the stucco went fairly well (couple places missed). The two workers did a good job of not getting paint on the wood trim of the house but the worst part was some paint got on the patio and deck! The two workers tried to clean it up but light paint still visible on the dark gray composite deck. The owner Jim DeLong said he would correct it but he still has not as of 8/27/14.
It is now May 18, 2015, and Mr. Delong has still not replaced the broken board that he said he would in February. I also disagree with his assessment that the boards that had paint on them were cleaner than the others after they got done trying to get the paint off. They weren't cleaner. They were whiter from the lighter paint compared to the gray deck boards."
Residential Interior and Exterior Painting, Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing, and Chimney Sweep. I have 17 years of experience and pride myself on paying attention to detail. No job is too big or too small! Let me know if I can be of assistance with your next Painting, Power Washing, Gutter Cleaning, or Chimney Sweep project!
Our company offers free estimates and 24 hour service. Service calls after 5pm or on weekends require a $75.00 min. service call fee, plus cost of job.
We will Beat any qualified Bid! Hunter Construction Co. has been doing business in the Columbus area since 1986. We specialize in custom home building, luxury residential remodeling, and home repair and replacement projects (including roofs, windows, doors, and more.) We operate almost entirely on customer referrals. Our promise to our clients is to provide exceptional design, superior materials and craftsmanship, and outstanding value. Hunter Construction Co. is one of Columbus, Ohio’s top building and remodeling contractors. We’ve been building and renovating homes and businesses in Ohio for the last 25 years that have changed and inspired the lives of the people who live in them. Along the way, we’ve forged personal relationships with many of our clients, all of whom have come to trust our construction company’s exceptional craftsmanship, our assured use of superior materials, and our philosophy of responsible building practices.
"We originally asked for a price to fix the post on the front porch and paint the exterior of our stucco house. AC quickly gave us an online estimate of $2600 from pictures we had sent. We then arranged a time that week for him to come over and look more closely at the house. He agreed to do the job as we requested but had some reservations about painting without doing some fix up prep work first. He had his painters come look at the house and they expressed even greater concern and stated the paint job would not last nearly as long without replacing some rotted wood and doing extensive caulking and stucco repair which was obviously needed. After talking with them we agreed that the prep work should be done at an additional cost of $2400. They first worked on the post on the front porch and did a great job. They were able to repair the post instead of replacing it which we appreciated. They then took 2 days working on the prep work prior to painting. They did a very thorough job and were even able to remove some extensive vine debris with no evidence of its remains after painting. AC had recommended using Sherwin Williams for the paint but we were unable to get the color we wanted even after working with a SW dealer who honestly tried very hard to match our request. AC agreed to use the Behr paint of the color we had chosen. They applied an oil based exterior primer prior to applying the finished coats. The painters were excellent. Dither was very knowledgeable and thorough. He and his painters worked hard and payed attention to details. Both AC and Dither did frequent walk throughs with us and addressed all our concerns. At the final walk through we had noticed bubbling on the concrete on the front porch. Although a primer was not recommended with the concrete paint they had used, they returned and scrapped the paint and repainted with an oil primer and another topcoat. We requested that $200 be held back on the payment until this work was completed and AC agreed without hesitation. The painters returned to repaint within the week. We are very pleased with their work and would use them again needed."
All aspects of carpentry including but not limited to: Remodeling, Electric, plumbing, drywall, finish carpentry, tile, carpet, flooring, roofing, framing, siding, painting, textured ceilings, decks, stucco & fixtures.
Owner operated and we are on site throughout the whole project. rarely do we use sub- contractors. 30yrs in the business with a clean record. Free consultation with no hidden costs. No deposits required until work has started! No job to big to handle.
Yes, you can apply the stucco yourself, but it is a time- and labor-intensive project, especially on the exterior of a whole house. DIY stucco is better suited for repairing stucco siding or siding a smaller building, such as a shed or garage. Since most of the cost of stucco siding goes to labor, you can cut down significantly on the total if you’re up for the challenge.
Cracks in the chimney can be very serious, depending on their location and size. Even small cracks can become serious over time if left unrepaired. Cracks allow heat and moisture to deteriorate your chimney and harmful carbon monoxide gas to seep into your home. Small cracks can often be caulked, while large cracked sections may require full replacement.
Stucco is very challenging to DIY, so it’s always best to leave the work to professional stucco contractors. The same recommendation applies to painting a stucco house, which should be left in the reliable hands of a professional exterior painter.
Inexperienced DIYers can make several critical mistakes during stucco application, such as:
Failing to apply sufficiently thick layers for longevity and water resistance
Uneven application
Uneven texture across the exterior
Mixing the stucco improperly, leaving a weak structure
Failing to texture properly in between coats, leading to cracking and chipping
Depending on the amount of damage, a stucco repair professional can repair your stucco siding in four to 12 hours. If you only have a few small cracks, that repair could take as little as one to two hours to repair. In contrast, if you have an extensive fix, like foundation or chimney repair, you can expect the process to take a bit longer. Always discuss your project expectations with your stucco repair expert.
The length of time shouldn’t matter much if you stick with lightweight Christmas lights and similar decorations. Those shouldn’t pose risks to your stucco. You should avoid attaching anything to your stucco that could fall because it’s too heavy, which may take part of the stucco with it. Some methods, like using double-sided tape or adhesive hooks, will naturally wear out over time and lead to falling lights, so don’t expect to leave these lights up year-round.
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