When do you need to hire a licensed contractor in Indianapolis?

Contractors in Indiana are not required to be licensed to perform work on residential homes. Homeowners should check references, and perform due diligence when hiring a contractor in the state.

How important is contractor licensing in Indianapolis?

Indiana does not require contractors to take an exam or prove work experience. We advise homeowners to ask for multiple references when vetting a contractor to perform work on their homes.

Your liability risk when hiring a licensed contractor in Indianapolis

General Contractors in Indiana are not required to carry general liability insurance. It is always a good practice to only hire contractors with active liability and workers' compensation insurance policies. Request a copy of each certificate for your records before the project starts.

Financial recourse when hiring a contractor in Indianapolis

Indiana has a Plumbers Recovery fund to protect consumers from faulty workmanship, or damages incurred during plumbing related projects.

What else should I know before hiring a contractor in Indianapolis?

Due to Indianas minimal regulation regarding contractor licensing, consumers should be extra vigilant when hiring contractors, check on BuildZoom for customer reviews, and permit history as indicators of quality businesses.

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

The BuildZoom score is based on a number of factors including the contractor's license status, insurance status, verified work history, standing with local consumer interest groups, verified reviews from other BuildZoom users and self-reported feedback from the contractor.

Why you should hire through BuildZoom

When it comes to major construction work or even minor alterations to your home, hiring the wrong contractor could result in incomplete or defective work. You may even find yourself dealing with huge liability claims. BuildZoom does the homework for you and helps you hire the right contractor.

You should get several bids before hiring a contractor

Before hiring a contractor in Indiana, be sure to get at least 3 detailed bids. Quality contractors will take the time to explain their budget proposal, and help guide you through the estimate process. Be wary of an abnormally low bid, they are not worth the risk. These underpriced projects often do not end well for the homeowner, choose a contractor you trust and can clearly communicate with. BuildZoom has made the bid collection process extremely simple (and free). Just click here to get started.

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CMB Here to Help LLC

BZ SCORE: 89

(1 review)

8.0 Kitchen remodels

33.0 Other projects

Recent review by Alexis Relue: BEWARE!! This company was a nightmare to work with from start to finish. They caused major foundation damage… confirmed by reputable foundation company. We have lived in this home for 15 years with no such issue. They are denying and dragging their feet while we are stuck with tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage that they caused due to subcontracting... (more)

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Capital Property Management

BZ SCORE: 89

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11.0 Home additions

16.0 Kitchen remodels

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Summer City Asphalt Solutions

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Welcome to Summer City Asphalt Solutions! We are the go-to choice for all your asphalt needs in Fort Wayne, IN. Summer City Asphalt Solutions' skilled team of experts delivers top-notch paving, repairs, and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties. With a reputation for quality and reliability, Summer City Asphalt Solutions guarantees smooth, durable, and long-lasting... (more)

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H20 Basement Waterproofing

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H20 Basement Waterproofing is a premier basement waterproofing company dedicated to protecting homes and businesses from water damage. With a team of experienced professionals and a commitment to quality, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including interior and exterior waterproofing, foundation repair, sump pump installation, crawl space encapsulation, and mold remediation. Our goal... (more)

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Commercial Construction Inc

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3.0 Home additions

52.0 Other projects

Commercial Construction Inc. builds for the very best. Our personal commitment to professional excellence through open communication and hands-on attention to each and every detail during your building process is unparalleled in the industry. Quality craftsmanship, backed up by honest values is why Commercial Construction Inc. has become a trusted name for hundreds of years. Call for a free... (more)

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Brandenberger, D. W. Inc

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21.0 Home additions

5.0 Kitchen remodels

D.W. Brandenberger, Inc in Fort Wayne, IN coordinates all of the repair work for water and fire damage restoration from start to finish, so you can move on as quickly as possible. We understand this is a very stressful time for your family and always consider individual needs. Our Story D.W. Brandenberger, Inc is an experienced, dependable general contractor in Fort Wayne, Indiana... (more)

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Boss Remodeling Llp

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Boss Remodeling LLP proudly offers expert Window Remodeling in Fort Wayne IN, bringing comfort, efficiency, and style to your home. We specialize in high-quality Siding Installation in Fort Wayne IN, designed to protect and beautify your property. Our skilled team handles Door Replacement in Fort Wayne IN and reliable Door Installation Services in Fort Wayne IN, ensuring security and a perfect... (more)

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Archadeck of Northeastern Indiana

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We are a company who designs and builds outdoor living features such as decks, porches, sun rooms, patios, pergola, with high quality materials and structural standards to enhance our customer's outdoor living experience, now and in the future.

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Miracle Contracting, Inc

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4.0 Kitchen remodels

658.0 Other projects

With over 25 years experience, Miracle Contracting has been providing the very best in home improvement & remodeling services including bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, custom decks & pergolas, replacement windows & doors, painting, handyman work, and more throughout Fort Wayne, Bluffton, Columbia City, Auburn, Huntington, Decatur, and the surrounding communities. Locally owned and... (more)

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Legacy One Real Estate and Construction

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270.0 Total projects

Linda K. Golden, SRES is President/CEO of LegacyOne, Inc. since 2012, after having worked for over 23 years in affordable housing. During Linda’s tenure as Founder & CEO she gained considerable experience in property acquisition & rehabilitation, affordable housing development, and property management. It was during that time she supervised the purchase and rehabilitation of over 25 homes,... (more)

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Eckelbarger Construction

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Gansert Repair & Remodeling

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Notable project: (Building/building permit/residential/na. 5112 Willow Brook Dr, Fort Wayne, IN, 46835). New floor in 1/2 bathroom showerrepair dig out crawl space &wall repairs isw/ck

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Scott Leon Brown

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Stapleton Enterprises, LLC

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A2 J Remodeling

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James F Witzenman

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Richard Marx

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Aaron Meyer

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Kevin Grady

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Scott Hixson

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Kevin Grady

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Leo Kuntz

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Dominic Parini

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Gregory Parsenow

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Ryan Ramseyer

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$5-$20K

46805

Residential

Loft Remodel

Project completed by Boss Remodeling Llp

We would like to refresh our upstairs loft area with new electrical, drywall, lighting and carpet. The 2 pictures are current and the 1 picture is what we are picturing for the outcome. Please reach out if you can help. Thank you.

46845

Residential

Bathroom Addition

First Floor Bathroom Installation I am requesting a quote to complete a new bathroom within an existing framed space on the first floor of my home. The bathroom framing was permitted and passed inspection approximately six years ago. The framed dimensions are: 93 inches x 55 inches (inside framed area) ## Bathroom Layout From left to right, the finished layout should be: +---------------------------------------------------+ | | | Vanity Toilet 38"x38" Corner | | (28") Shower | | | +---------------------------------------------------+ Front Wall (new finished wall with doorway) The entrance will be on the **right side of the ...

$20-$50K

46835

Home Addition

We're looking to get a full, four seasons (heated and cooled) addition added on to our house. We currently have a 12 by 10 foot slab, and we want to cover that with the addition. Also, we're curious about cost differences between built-in desk space versus bare walls (we find our own furniture), so let's price that out as well. Our idea is to have a desk along the left and top walls and then a bookshelf around our existing wall on the right side where the sliding door is. We'd like to see what the price is to replace that sliding door with a pocket glass door possibly, as well. Then, we'd like a door on the lower side of the room, leading to our patio. This will be our new home office. We currently have a pebble patio that is self built. We'd like a quote for a concrete patio (stamped ...

$50-$100K

46808

Residential

Attic Ladder Replacement

I want to replace the pull-down attic ladder in my garage with a Rainbow G-Series Steel Attic Ladder. The F Series is a possible alternate. What I would need for you to do is help pick out the proper unit and install it. There is a table attached to a wall that may need to be modified due to space considerations. Rainbow G-Series Steel Attic Ladder https://rainbowatticstair.com/all-products/g-series/ Rainbow F-Series Steel Attic Ladder https://rainbowatticstair.com/all-products/f-series/ Modern Builders Supply—local source 888-783-3232 https://www.modernbuilderssupply.com/ 1727 W. Coliseum Blvd. I’d be grateful if you could let me know if this is something you can help with. Thanks so much!

46835

Residential

Garage Addition

20'x46' post & frame build, wrapped in 1/2 OSB, roofed same, shingles, vinyl sided, alum fascia, soffits, gutter, etc. Attaching to existing 3rd bay garage, and cross gable ext. to make seamless transition to existing roof. 14' wall hgt. On new garage, basically 4' tall then existing 3rd bay, looking to keep peek at 22'-23'. Concrete- 16'x40' 6" concrete, 15 post around 20x46 building, 4" 4'x40' East side 16x40 slad, 4" 6'x20' South end of 16x40 slab, 480sqft 6" driveway attaching to existing driveway. No metal building. If you are interested in this project, please reach out. Thank you!

$20-$50K

46807

Residential

Home Renovation

A large single-family home needs a lot of cosmetic work: floors, paint, kitchen cabinets, bathrooms, and appliances. Will need a new roof. I'm looking for someone who will consult and let me do as much work as possible where it's appropriate. If interested, please contact me. Thanks!

$20-$50K

46802

Residential

Kitchen Remodel

We need a contractor who has done kitchen remodels before, who will file for permits, demo the area, rework all the plumbing and electrical to our designers specs, and install the cabinetry and furnishings. Please reach out if you can help. Thank you.

$20-$50K

46807

Residential

Living Room Addition

Wanting to add a four-season sun room/living room, approximately 13x20f,t ft, addition to the back of our home. Please let me know if this is something you can assist with. Thank you!

$50-$100K

46809

Finish Addition

Addition onto an existing home. Walls are up roof is up. Wired up to the boxes. Plumbed up to the fixtures but house isn't finished

Residential

Half Bath Enlarging

We would like to get a quote on enlarging our half bath. If you are interested in this project, please reach out. Thank you!

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