FAQ

Straight answers.

If you've got a question that isn't on this list, call us. We'd rather answer it in a two-minute phone call than have you guess.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Louisville Metro Building Contractor Type A license, Kentucky HBC state electrical license, and Kentucky HBC state HVAC license. General liability and workers-comp insurance carried and available on request.

Do you work on historic homes and overlay districts?

Yes. We've worked in Old Louisville, Cherokee Triangle, Butchertown, and Portland preservation districts. We know the Louisville Metro Landmarks Commission Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) process and typically get approvals on the first submission.

How is your pricing structured?

Labor is $50 per hour, straight time. Materials are quoted with quantities and prices listed line-by-line on the estimate. Trip charge is $75. Haul-off if needed is billed at actual disposal cost. We add a 10% contingency line so mid-job surprises don't shock you — if it's not needed we don't spend it.

Do you require a large deposit?

No. 10% at signing to lock the start date and cover initial material orders, then progress draws at agreed milestones, with 10% held back until the punch list is closed. Anyone asking for 50% up front is telling you they can't finance their own materials — that's a red flag.

What's your warranty?

90 days on labor. If our work fails inside that window we come back on our dime. Manufacturer warranties on materials get passed through to you — every warranty document ends up in the close-out folder we hand over at final walkthrough.

How long will my project take?

Depends on scope, but we quote real timelines. A typical single-room kitchen or bath renovation runs four to six weeks. A whole-house renovation runs three to six months. Historic exterior restoration depends on Landmarks review timing — usually six to twelve weeks including permits. We don't quote fast timelines just to win the job.

Do you install solar?

Yes. TOPCon monocrystalline panels sized to your actual LG&E or KU usage. We handle the design, the interconnection paperwork with LG&E/KU, the permits, and the install. We'll be straight with you about payback — the federal residential solar Investment Tax Credit expired December 31, 2025, so anyone still telling you about a 30% federal credit is misleading you.

What areas do you serve?

Jefferson County, Kentucky. That covers all of Louisville metro — the Highlands, Old Louisville, Crescent Hill, Butchertown, Germantown, Schnitzelburg, Portland, Clifton, St. Matthews, and everything in between. Outside the metro we'll consider it case-by-case.

Can you do small jobs and appraiser punch-list repairs?

Yes. Appraiser-flagged repairs, realtor punch lists, HOA violations, and small home repairs are a regular part of our week. We itemize the work line by line so your lender or realtor has exactly what they need for closing.

How do I get started?

Call (502) 974-6269 or fill out the contact form. We'll book a free site walk inside Jefferson County, usually inside the same week. You'll have a written itemized quote in your inbox within a week of the walk.

Still have questions?

Call us. Two-minute conversation beats a week of email tag.