Updated: Jul 14, 2026
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460 S 1100 EAST, Zionsville, IN, 46077
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the Downtown Alternative Construction
Based in Zionsville, Indiana, the Downtown Alternative has over two decades of experience specializing in home renovation and remodeling projects. Serving clients throughout Zionsville and the surrounding Central Indiana area, this contractor offers a range of services focused on residential properties. Project work includes kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, basement finishing, and whole-house updates, with an emphasis on transforming existing spaces to meet modern needs and preferences. The Downtown Alternative works with homeowners seeking to update older homes while preserving their unique character. With 23 years in business, the firm has developed expertise in guiding clients through the remodeling process, from initial design concepts to the completion of construction.
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Phone Number: (317) 955-0987
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Address: 460 S 1100 EAST, Zionsville, IN 46077
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Quality
101
88th percentile
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Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that the Downtown Alternative has worked on at least
4.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
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Building Permits by the Downtown Alternative
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The ridge on williams creek; lot 2 & 3 oeg – custom new acc str – 2-story pole barn w bar + 1ba + dining + lounge + workshop + loft existing – 1-story single family residence w attach garage + inground pool & spa + pickleball ct + det storage shed dp – 2022zon016 – 2022plt063 8064608 & 8064609 washington metro local
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
STR25-02568
Status:
issued
Fee:
$421
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Accessory
New single family residence 9345 forgotten creek the ridge on williams creek washington township metro zone: dp parcel: 8064608 2022plt063
Valuation:
$2,500,000
Permit #:
STR24-02166
Status:
issued
Fee:
$862
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Primary
Metes & bounds legal interior remodel of existing 2-story single family residence addition to primary structure to include a new attached garage (918.4 sf) new master suite (1 653 sf) new screened-in porch (562 sf) and patio area - 5 247 sf remodel area 3 133.4 additional sf per plans submitted 86-v3-103 ds washington twp
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
STR16-00894
Status:
complete
Fee:
$958
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Primary
Reynolds central park addition l4 1ft s side l3 2016-dv3-008 new 3-sty single family residence 4667sf w. attach. gar.637sf and balcony d8 center twp compact
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
STR16-05658
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,491
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Primary
Bay colony l10 new master bath/bedroom remodel in kitchen and family room area on 1st floor new laundry bathroom and elevator on 2nd floor d1 pike twp metro
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
STR20-02753
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,401
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Primary
F e barber's black acre brewing co commercial remodel of existing bar/restaurant to expand into adjacent retail tenant space per plans 1 700 sf cdr# 410488 const. type v-b spk occ. a-2 ihpc: irvington zoned c-4 warren twp. asc: none proposed svr19-00302: no spk required (see activities) plan amendment rec'd 03/27/20 (includes floor plan changes mechanical hood removed from scope)
Valuation:
$95,000
Permit #:
STR19-05941
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,692
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Primary
The ridge on williams creek; lot 2 & 3 oeg – custom new acc str – 2-story pole barn (bar + 1ba + dining + lounge + workshop + loft existing) – 1-story single family residence w attach garage + inground pool & spa + pickleball ct + det storage shed dp – 2022zon016 – 2022plt063 8064608 & 8064609 washington metro local
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ILP25-02252
Status:
issued
Fee:
$140
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Thomas a morris room addition d8 center regional center ihpc: old northside compact
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
STR22-05220
Status:
complete
Fee:
$249
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Primary
Concrete patio addition to the rear of exis single family residence metes & bounds thomas a morris d8 center twp
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DRN22-02764
Status:
issued
Fee:
$153
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Metes & bounds legal commercial remodel 1st tenant finish 3238sf per plans cdr# 408731 const. type: v-b occup.: b s-1 zoned: pk2 pike twp. asc: roof trusses throughout (existing)
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
STR19-03904
Status:
issued
Fee:
$872
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Primary
Thomas a morris room addition d8 center regional center ihpc: old northside compact
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ILP22-02709
Status:
issued
Fee:
$140
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Metes and bounds legal 1 sty bedroom addition 685 sf & 1 sty addition to garage 98 sf per plans submitted engineered roofing specifications to be provided on site mjc ds lawrence twp metro context
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
STR18-01688
Status:
complete
Fee:
$764
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Primary
Reynolds central park l12 new 2 sty single family residence 1784 sf w cov front por 44 sf w cov front balcony 132 sf w cov back por 33 sf w cov back balcony 31 sf 2016dv2024 variance for open space and setbacks d8 center twp compact context
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
STR17-01468
Status:
issued
Fee:
$422
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Primary
Construction of new outbuilding on the property
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
FLD25-00279
Status:
complete
Fee:
$117
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence 9345 forgotten creek the ridge on williams creek washington township metro zone: dp parcel: 8064608 2022plt063
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DRN24-01149
Status:
approved
Fee:
$214
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Morton place 2 stry 3503 sf 8-car garage and 2 bedroom/2bathroom two unit apartment carriage house d8 center twp ihpc **2014coa169**
Valuation:
$160,000
Permit #:
STR17-00329
Status:
issued
Fee:
$845
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Accessory
Morton place 2 stry 3503 sf 8-car garage and 2 bedroom/2bathroom two unit apartment carriage house d8 center twp ihpc **2014coa169**
Valuation:
$160,000
Permit #:
STR17-00329
Status:
issued
Fee:
$845
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Accessory
New pool pavilion 9345 forgotten creek the ridge on williams creek washington township metro zone: dp parcel: 8064608 2022plt063 **pool pavilion
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
STR24-02167
Status:
issued
Fee:
$310
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Accessory
*duplicate drainage application*
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DRN24-01150
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$32
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence 9345 forgotten creek the ridge on williams creek washington township metro zone: dp parcel: 8064608 2022plt063
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ILP24-01085
Status:
issued
Fee:
$188
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | C8218000 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Indianapolis |
| Type | Gen. Contractor |
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| License # | INC8218000 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Indianapolis |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | C8218002 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Indianapolis |
| Type | Gen. Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | C6745804 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Indianapolis |
| Type | Gen. Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | C8218001 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Indianapolis |
| Type | Gen. Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | C6745801 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Indianapolis |
| Type | Gen. Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | C6745800 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Indianapolis |
| Type | Gen. Contractor |
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Insured
| Insurer | United Fire & Casualty Company |
55
Permits
- Building permit records show that the Downtown Alternative has worked on 55 permitted projects.
the Downtown Alternative Employees
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Aaron Mueller
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Kevin Krulewitch
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