Protect Your Home From Weather and Time

Farris Builders and Renovators handles exterior work across Ellettsville for homeowners dealing with worn siding, roof damage, rotting deck boards, or properties that need grading and excavation before construction begins. You see the wear in peeling paint, curling shingles, wobbly railings, or uneven ground that holds water after rain. These projects require precision in material selection, structural assessment, and site preparation to ensure the work holds up through Indiana winters and summer storms.

This work includes installing and repairing siding and roofing systems, building custom decks from foundation to finish, designing and setting pergolas that frame outdoor spaces, and excavating areas for drainage correction, foundation work, or landscape grading. Each service addresses visible deterioration or prepares your property for long-term use. Local soil conditions and freeze-thaw cycles mean footings must go below frost line and drainage must route water away from structures. Materials are chosen for durability in variable humidity and temperature swings common to southern Indiana.

Reach out to discuss your property conditions and schedule an assessment in Ellettsville.

When you need siding replaced, the crew removes damaged panels, inspects sheathing for rot or insect damage, installs moisture barriers, and attaches new siding with fasteners spaced to manufacturer specifications. Roof repair involves removing compromised shingles, checking decking integrity, replacing underlayment where needed, and securing new materials with proper overlap and flashing around vents and chimneys. After completion, your home sheds water correctly and exterior walls resist wind-driven rain.

Deck construction starts with post placement in concrete footings set below frost depth, then builds the frame with treated lumber or composite materials rated for ground contact. Farris Builders and Renovators installs joists at code-specified intervals, attaches decking with hidden fasteners or stainless screws, and builds railings to meet height and spacing requirements. Pergolas are anchored to concrete piers or bolted to existing deck frames, with beams and rafters spaced to create shade patterns and support climbing plants or retractable canopies.

Excavation services clear areas for additions, correct grading to move surface water away from foundations, dig trenches for utility lines, and level ground for patios or outbuildings. Equipment choice depends on soil type and access—compact excavators work in tight yards, while larger machines handle full-property grading. Work does not include utility location or permit acquisition, which remain your responsibility before digging begins.

These questions come up regularly during project planning and help clarify what the work involves and what you should expect.

Contact Farris Builders and Renovators to review your exterior needs and receive a detailed estimate based on current property conditions in Ellettsville.