Carmel, IN

Homes built in Carmel during the 1980s and 1990s typically have closed galley or U-shaped kitchens with limited counter space and dated cabinet boxes. The most common scope involves opening the layout toward an adjacent dining or living area, replacing cabinet faces or full boxes, and updating countertops and fixtures. Drywall work is almost always part of the job when walls come down or are relocated.

A 1988 home near East Carmel likely has a tub-shower combo with original tile set on drywall rather than cement board, which means the substrate behind the tile may have absorbed moisture for decades. A 2005 custom build near WestClay may have a larger footprint but outdated fixtures and finishes. The scope and prep work differ significantly between those two homes, and we assess the actual condition before quoting any bathroom remodel.

Homes built in the 1980s and early 1990s in Carmel often have original double-pane windows that have lost their argon gas fill or developed seal failures, which shows up as fogging or condensation between the panes. Those windows also tend to have aluminum or early vinyl frames that transfer cold in winter, raising heating costs. Replacing them with current units improves both comfort and energy performance.

BEW Construction Inc has been serving Carmel and the surrounding Hamilton County communities since 1999 — over 25 years of kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, deck building, and window and door installation.