Find top-rated Pros in your area

Enter a zip code and get matched to businesses near you.

Downs Home Service

Handyman Services, Exterior Painting, Unfinished Carpentry,

About us

OWNER OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. A $125 MINIMUM CHARGE WHICH INCLUDES THE FIRST 1.25 HRS. DOWNSHOMESERVICE@SBCGLOBAL.NET.

Business highlights

22 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR HOME REPAIR, We specialize in repairing casement windows, complete rework of rotted wood, we replace the wood , new glass, sills trim etc repair can generally be done for 30% of the cost for replacement. SIDING, WOOD ROT, PAINTING, DRYWALL, CARPENTRY, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL REPAIR, WALLPAPER, STORM WINDOWS, DECKS AND SCREEN PORCHES, CEILING FANS, BLIND AND CURTAIN INSTALLATION, HOT TUB REPAIR & MAILBOX REPAIR & REPLACEMENT. **Experienced insurance claim Roof specialist

Services we don't offer

DRAIN CLEANING & LANDSCAPE.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.414 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
0%
3
7%
2
7%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.3
value
4.6
professionalism
4.4
responsiveness
4.4
punctuality
4.6
Showing 1-14 of 14 reviews

Dan B.
10/2013
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Not well. Kevin showed up, replaced the header and painted the storage room. After trying to pound a plastic pipe under the patio he gave us and said he couldn't do that task. He then attempted to seal cracks in the cement patio with silicone, but that didn't work; with snow and rain, water continued to drip into the storage room. At closing we received a check for all the work combined. When I tried to cash the check I was told I couldn't as Kevin's name was first, mine second. The only way it would work was to have Kevin cash the check. He owed me for work he didn't perform and then we discovered that the patio sealing didn't work. It took about 3 months to get partial payment and another month or so before he showed up to try and seal the patio with another product (it didn't work either). It took numerous threatening e-mails and letters to get the partial payment so when the last effort on the patio didn't work, I just wanted to be done with him.
Description of Work: We bought an older house last Dec, 2013 that needed several items repaired as a condition of the sale. Kevin Downs provided an estimate to replace a rotted header in the garage, clean and paint a storeage room, waterproof the storege room as water leaked from the patio directly above it, and install a new drain under an exterior patio to help drain water off the patio.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$1,600

Gregg J.
11/2011
5.0
contractors, drywall, handyman service, woodworking, house painters, interior painters
  + 4 more
This was not really an emergency and I know that Mr. Downs is really busy because of the quality work that he does, so it took a little longer to schedule the job. But as usual Mr. Downs repair was perfect and was a very fair price. He's going to be our go to guy forever.
Description of Work: Mr. Downs replaced a rubber boot that goes around our PVC furnace exhaust. The boot had lost it's seal and was allowing rain to enter the attic. Mr. Downs also repaired a hole in our hallway ceiling caused by the water damage and then painted it to match.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Gregg J.
12/2010
5.0
contractors, handyman service
  + 0 more
I've used Downs Home Services many times and I can always count on Kevin Downs to do a professional job.
Description of Work: I had a break-in through my garage side door. Mr Downs removed and replaced my old garage service door and replaced it with a steal 6 panel exterior door. He also replaced brick molding and painted it to perfectly match the house color. He installed new locksets and deadbolt.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$427

Gregg J.
09/2010
5.0
contractors, drywall, handyman service, woodworking, house painters, interior painters
  + 4 more
I had 17 rotten siding panels on the exterior of my house. Mr. Kevin Downs replaced all panels with a much more durable composite material and painted them to perfectly match the rest of the house. Mr. Downs did a very professional job and the house is better than new. I will use Downs Home Services again!
Description of Work: Replaced 17 sheets of 4'X8' wood siding and paint to match the rest of the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,180

ILYSE H.
07/2010
2.0
handyman service, window treatments
  + 0 more
It went poorly. Basically, the communication was poor and what he did he needed to be repaired. It was difficult to get him back here, and he used the excuse of weather (even though it was appropriate for the work that needed to be done). It took him a long time to finally get him back.
Description of Work: He trimmed out 3 windows.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0


CYNTHIA S.
04/2010
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
We felt Kevin worked efficiently and quickly to complete these tasks. These tasks were completed at my Mother's home in anticipation of it's sale.
Description of Work: Remove and replace rotted gutter board/facia near front porch, paint to match Repair small area of wood rot window sash and sills to 3 rear windows, paint to match Replace deterorated wood on rear patio trellis Install jumper ground between hot and cold water supply Repair exterior light north side Install weatherproof cover on porch GFCI Install GFCE breaker for master bath tub pump circuit Seal cracks inchimney cap, seal spalled brick with clear masonary sealer Install a urethane sealer in the crevice getween rear patio and foundation to preven t water penetration to crawl space. Install screen on foundation vents in crawl space Repair airline crack in master shower pan Replace brick mouldings on 2 rear windows Replace 1x8 trim board on front left window paint each to match r

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Gregg J.
04/2009
5.0
contractors
  + -1 more
1. We were considering having our mini-barn torn down because of wood rot on the walls. It also had a broken window. Mr. Downs covered the exterior walls with T-1-11siding and then trimmed the doors. He painted the shed to match our house. 2. We had a plumbing problem that caused our ceiling drywall to be cut open. Mr. Downs replaced the drywall, added texture to match the surrounding area and then painted it to match. It looks so good that I'm now motivated to paint the rest of the walls around it! Mr. Downs is a true carpenter. This is the second time that we have hired him and I look forward to enjoying his finished work again very soon. Everything that he has done ends up more structurally sound and better looking that it was when it was new.
Description of Work: 1. Cover exterior of mini barn with T-1-11 look alike smart siding, trim out with 1x4 .trim door to close change glass in side window. paint to match the house. 2. Replace drywall on ceiling from plumbing repair. Texture to match and paint ceiling white

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,110

BETTY C.
07/2008
3.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I felt this company was in too much of a hurry to pay good attention to the work he did. The gentleman who did the work did not clean up his mess very well. I just did not have a very good experience with this company.
Description of Work: They installed an attic fan. They also painted a bathroom. They also puttied a ceiling to texturize it. They also installed an outside out light. They also installed two electrical outlets. They also installed a bathroom exhaust fan.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$800

Kendall M.
02/2008
5.0
handyman service, house painters
  + 0 more
Very helpful. He will do anything. Hard working and willing to help. With exception of electrical work, he can do anything. He's trustworthy and I have no problem with him working in my home while I am not there.
Description of Work: Handyman services. Most recently he painted some exterior trim.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

DENNIS & JANET L.
10/2007
5.0
handyman service, marble & granite
  + 0 more
I like the fact that he's easy to work with and gets to the work in a timely manor. He gave good advice on where to go to purchase the vanity. I had trouble getting the vanity into my car. One of his workers came to meet me at Lowe's to pick up the vanity. You do need to make sure everything is cleaned up after the work is completed.
Description of Work: Replaced a marble vanity top in the bathroom. He also tightened down sections of a squeaky floor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$305

ROB & MARIANNA R.
07/2007
5.0
woodworking, house painters
  + 0 more
Great, timely estimate, and was on the job within three days of my accepting quote. Was diligent about getting it finished before the rain, found other issues along the way. Kevin reported them with recommendations and changed order estimate. Kevin was customer focused. He even replaced a board that I felt was of inferior quality (the board, not Kevin's install).
Description of Work: Replace deteriorating wood siding and paint new boards, caulk etc.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,135

Richard B.
05/2007
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Very professional and flexible.
Description of Work: Fix deck, cupola, window sills and other odd & ends.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Kendall M.
04/2007
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service
  + 0 more
Very professional, timely and considerate. I didn't mind him in my house, I was very comfortable. The finished product was very nice and he was very reasonable price-wise.
Description of Work: He cleaned and re-caulked/re-grouted my tile floor, re-caulked the sink and tub, fixed a hardwood threshold and other home services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

Carol G.
11/2006
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He does excellent work, he was running a little late, he did call. He cleans up after himself, however, his prices are a little bit high, but he does a good job.
Description of Work: He replaced an exterior dead bolt lock in my front door and added a key lock to one of my closets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$110

    Contact information

    6256 Red Haw Ln, Indianapolis, IN 46236


    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Handyman Services,
    Exterior Painting,
    Unfinished Carpentry,
    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Interior Painting,
    Drywall,
    Marble and Granite,
    Window Treatments,
    Ceramic Tile,
    Ceiling Fans,
    Windows,
    Wallpaper

    FAQ

    Downs Home Service is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Downs Home Service accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Downs Home Service offers free project estimates.
    No, Downs Home Service does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Downs Home Service does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Downs Home Service offers emergency services.
    Yes, Downs Home Service offers warranties.
    Downs Home Service offers the following services: INTERIOR & EXTERIOR HOME REPAIR, We specialize in repairing casement windows, complete rework of rotted wood, we replace the wood , new glass, sills trim etc repair can generally be done for 30% of the cost for replacement. SIDING, WOOD ROT, PAINTING, DRYWALL, CARPENTRY, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL REPAIR, WALLPAPER, STORM WINDOWS, DECKS AND SCREEN PORCHES, CEILING FANS, BLIND AND CURTAIN INSTALLATION, HOT TUB REPAIR & MAILBOX REPAIR & REPLACEMENT. **Experienced insurance claim Roof specialist
    DRAIN CLEANING & LANDSCAPE.

    Contact information

    6256 Red Haw Ln, Indianapolis, IN 46236


    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM