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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Moore Homes, Inc

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Notable project: (Building - commercial. 2104 S Calhoun St, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802). (2) garage doors (2) entry doors replacement windows remove & replace (3) walls & expand bathroom - downstairs apartment

*No active license on file. If you are Moore Homes, Inc, click “This is My Business” to update your information.

CCH

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Cedar Creek Homes, Inc

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Notable project: (Building - residential. 1619 Forest Park Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805). Rear 2nd story addition only remodel full existing single family residence w bedrooms bathrooms (3 full 1 half) basement & attic. this does not include the add'n over the carport per dave fuller

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Mastercraft Homes, Inc

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Notable project: (Building - residential. 1128 Carroll Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46845). New single family residence on existing basement and new crawlspace to replace fire damaged single family residence received engineers report

*No active license on file. If you are Mastercraft Homes, Inc, click “This is My Business” to update your information.

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Custom Quality Homes, Inc

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Notable project: (Building - residential. 5227 Greenwell Rd, Huntertown, IN, 46748). 03/14/14 per contractor letter amend permit to remove deck. homeowner will pull permit at a later date for a deck install - rr. new single family residence on full partially finished basement. meets & bounds. 1/2 rebar yes electrical panel in garage performance path

*No active license on file. If you are Custom Quality Homes, Inc, click “This is My Business” to update your information.

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Palatial Homes, Inc

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3.0 New constructions

40.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Building - residential. 7725 Griffey Dr, Fort Wayne, IN, 46804). New single family residence waterside woods lot 26. 1/2 rebar ufer in garage. electric panel in garage. performance energy code.------off dickie rd. ***lock box code *** nhr on garage service door. 1/27/14 jc

*No active license on file. If you are Palatial Homes, Inc, click “This is My Business” to update your information.

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Classic Homes by Graber Brothers, Inc

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Notable project: (Building - residential. 8061 Young Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46835). 5/5/2014 per contractors request removing deck will do at later time th. 01/30/14 @ 11:47am per contractor lockbox code is tim - rr. **8/27/2013 per contractor letter amend permit to increase deck size by 447sf now a total of 600sf kc **new single family residence w/covered porch deck and walkout basement on metes... (more)

*No active license on file. If you are Classic Homes by Graber Brothers, Inc, click “This is My Business” to update your information.

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Star Homes by Delagrange & Richhart, Inc

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37.0 New constructions

504.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Building - residential. 13306 Dolcetto Cv, Fort Wayne, IN, 46845). 7/24/14 construction not started within 60 days cancelled permit dsl 8/14/13- amended per builder home has 165 sq ft deck -new single family residence full basement sorrento lot 172 ground rod in garage slab. electrical panel in garage. energy code- performance

*No active license on file. If you are Star Homes by Delagrange & Richhart, Inc, click “This is My Business” to update your information.

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Windsor Homes, Inc

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23.0 New constructions

1497.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Building - residential. 15032 Blue Reef Dr, Fort Wayne, IN, 46814). 7/14/2014 ******per contractor request removing deck from this permit. pulled as seperate permit th.************ new single family residence on full basement w/deck. located in jonathan's landing lot #273. yes 1/2 rebar electrical box in garage. performance energy path

*No active license on file. If you are Windsor Homes, Inc, click “This is My Business” to update your information.

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BBH

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Bob Buescher Homes, Inc

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63.0 New constructions

1112.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Building - residential. 5307 Cedar Springs Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46845). 8/6/2014 per contractors request the 1/2 rerod will be on the left side of the house th. new single family residence on a partially finished walkout basement cov. porch. located in cedar springs lot 8. 1/2 rerod and electrical panel located in garage. e.c performance

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Sterling Homes, Inc

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(2 reviews)

16.0 Home additions

851.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Building - residential. 2206 Othello Cv, Fort Wayne, IN, 46818). Use builders quik-set key or code d-f-i----------***amended 10/17/2013 - added 29 sf to the living area new sf 1 897*****new single family residence with sunroom cov.porch. stratford forest lot 71. no rebar. e.c. performance

*No active license on file. If you are Sterling Homes, Inc, click “This is My Business” to update your information.

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Multi-Family Unit Construction

I'm looking to buy this lot in Fort Wayne, and I am looking to build a multi-family unit on the lot. I will be looking to utilize a construction loan to permanent loan to finance the project. I am looking to get the entire process completed in under 12 months - Buying land, surveying land, partnering with engineers to create designs, get designs approved, contruct the property, list the property for rent. If you are interested in this project, please reach out. Thank you!

$50-$100K

46845

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