Frequently Asked Questions

We act as your single point of contact for the entire project. Instead of juggling multiple trades and schedules, you bring the vision and we coordinate the people, plans, and details to make it a reality.

It starts with a free, no-charge estimate visit and a feasibility budget range, moves into design and scope, then into construction with a dedicated project manager, and finishes with a final walkthrough and our workmanship warranty.

An estimate is an early, educated guess based on the information we have at your initial visit. It’s a rough budget range to see if the project is feasible before we invest in detailed design and pricing.

A quote comes after the design phase, once layouts, selections, and any required prints are in place and our trade partners have provided firm numbers. For remodels, this can take about 1 to 3+ weeks depending on complexity. Your quote is detailed, project-specific, and forms the basis of our contract, so you can move forward with clear expectations.

Your range is built from the measurements, notes, and goals we gather during your estimate visit, then run through an AI pricing model our team trained and refined for feasibility analysis using real project history and current industry pricing.

That gives you a more informed early number than a rough guess, all before any design fee. If the range feels right, design is the next step, where we refine everything into an exact quote based on finalized scope and selections.

We love helping you design your project and choose materials that fit your style and budget. For larger projects that need 3D renderings or architectural plans, there is a design fee - but once those designs are complete, they’re yours to keep and use however you wish.

If you already have architectural plans, we’re happy to work from them. We won’t ask you to start over - we’ll evaluate your existing plans and put together our quote from there.

For larger remodel projects, we charge a design fee to cover layout refinements, drawings, and the time it takes to coordinate selections and firm pricing with our trade partners.

Most projects fall within a typical range of $500 to $7,500, depending on size and complexity. We’ll review your specific design fee with you before starting that phase, and if you move forward with the project, the full amount is credited toward your total cost.

For most remodels, payments follow a 50% start, 40% at substantial completion, and 10% at final completion, with the details adjusted to fit your specific project. Occasionally this varies depending on scope.

Timelines depend on the scope of work, your material choices, and whether we’re updating existing spaces or changing layouts. During planning, we’ll review a simple guide with common project types and typical durations, so you know what to expect before we begin.

Once your construction schedule is built, it includes a planned completion date that we work hard to hit. We’ll share that target date up front, and if it shifts because of any delays, your project manager will keep you updated so you’re never left guessing.

During design and planning, you’ll work closely with our project development team to turn your ideas into a clear plan and set of selections.

Once you sign, your project manager becomes your day-to-day guide, keeping you informed on progress, schedule, and any decisions we need from you. They’re available by phone during business hours, and after hours or on weekends for any emergency issues.

If something unexpected comes up, your project manager will walk you through the issue and your options. When a change is needed, we document it with a clear change order and coordinate the trades, so the problem is handled for you.

All of our trade partners are required to be licensed, insured, and bonded. Your project manager will let you know who is scheduled to be on site and when, coordinating around your schedule for peace of mind.

In most cases, you can stay in your home while we work. Certain spaces, like a full kitchen remodel, may be out of use for a period of time. We’ll review what that looks like ahead of time so you can plan and feel prepared.

Your project manager works with our trades to ensure daily cleanup, with no unnecessary mess left behind. We use dust barriers to help protect the rest of your home.

Some noise is unavoidable, but we’ll let you know when louder or busier days are coming so you can plan your schedule.

Yes. We pull the required permits and coordinate inspections so your project stays compliant and keeps moving, without you having to navigate the paperwork.

We provide a full one-year workmanship warranty on all work performed by ISI Construction and our trade partners. It covers defects in our workmanship, but does not extend to damage caused by vandalism, homeowner neglect, or theft.

Most products also carry their own manufacturer warranties, which vary by item. If a material defect arises, we’re happy to help coordinate with the manufacturer to work toward a resolution.

Throughout the project, and again at final completion, we walk the space with you, note any touch-ups, and address them so you can enjoy your finished home with confidence.

If something comes up afterward, your one-year workmanship warranty has you covered, and we’ll help coordinate any manufacturer warranties on the products installed.

ISI comes from Proverbs 27:17:

It reflects how we work - with accountability, continuous improvement, and a push for better outcomes. We aim to be a true partner through your remodel: educating you on the process and setting expectations up front, communicating clearly and consistently, and doing quality work the right way so you can enjoy your finished space with confidence.

We remodel homes across the Indianapolis metro and surrounding areas, including Plainfield, Carmel, Fishers, Zionsville, Greenwood, Avon, and Brownsburg.

Not sure if you’re in our area? Give us a call at (765) 375-1161 and we’ll let you know.

Yes. ISI Construction is fully licensed and insured, and we’ve earned 60+ five-star Google reviews since founding the company in 2022. Our trade partners are required to be licensed, insured, and bonded as well.