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Paul Poteet on Unique’s Workmanship

Once again, Paul Poteet invites us to his home to view the new bay window installed by Unique Home Solutions. In this video, Paul shares his personal experience with the crew who worked on his home.

Within a few short days, Paul’s home had two beautiful bay windows installed by Unique Home Solutions employees, not subcontractors. Terry, Waylon, Brian, and all of the Unique installation crews are factory trained and certified. Unique has chosen to employ installation crews rather than find sub-contractors to do the work as a way to ensure the installation outcome is just as the company trains the crews to do it. Though the burden of cost is higher on the company to provide employee benefits, Unique values the idea of superior work and service.

If you are interested in learning more about Unique Home Solutions or our Unique Triple Ten Windows, give us a call at 317-337-9338.

UHS Commercial: Vinyl Siding

When many homeowners are selecting siding for their home, the insulation and efficiency ratings are the highest concern. Because extreme weather is not an everyday occurrence, the resilience of the siding is rarely taken into consideration.

For our customer in Greensburg, durability became the favored feature of the Statesman solid-core siding. After a hail storm tore through Greensburg last summer, Rita was one of the lucky ones. She just had to make one phone call to Unique to request a few minor repairs. Whereas her neighbors and friends had to completely replace their siding.

The Unique Statesman Siding has a rigid foam insulation that is fused behind the exterior surface of the siding panel. This layer allows for 17% better air infiltration protection, 45% noise reduction and is 300% more impact resistant when compared to traditional vinyl siding. With the Unique Statesman Siding, you get energy efficiency and durability that will last a lifetime.

To learn more about the Unique Statesman Siding, please call 1-800-800-1971.

Unique Home Solutions Honored for Excellent Roof Installation Practices

April 9, 2012 (Indianapolis) – Unique Home Solutions has been selected as the winner of three GAF Excellence Awards, recognizing the Acclaimed Roofing Division for superior training, installation and consumer protection for jobs performed in 2011.

The Excellence Awards are sponsored each year by GAF to recognize roofing contractors who have achieved Master Elite™ Contractor status and have consistently performed quality installations and customer care. GAF is North America’s largest manufacturer of commercial and residential roofing. Unique is one of over 20,000 dealers in the Central Region, and is honored to be recognized for their exceptional performance.

“We are delighted to have been honored in such a way by GAF. Earning these awards was no small task; the employees of Unique went above and beyond to provide this type of service and craftsmanship, which is something we ask of them on every job,” said Bob Dillon, President of Unique Home Solutions.

The Consumer Protection Excellence Award recognizes Unique for protecting homeowners with system selling and enhanced warranties. To achieve this award Unique installed and registered a minimum of 100 enhanced warranty jobs or a minimum of $10,000 in warranty dollars in 2011.

The Training Excellence Award recognizes Unique for their commitment to training and continuous improvement. To achieve this award all roofing installation crews attended educational programs sponsored by GAF to refine their skills.

Unique was also awarded the Installation Excellence Award. This award recognizes Unique for demonstrating high levels of quality on a consistent basis. All installations are inspected by GAF; therefore to achieve this award Unique held a clean record in relation to installation complaints and follow up with customers, and had a perfect score on warranty inspections in 2011.

In addition to offering supreme products and award-winning installation, Unique’s Roofing Installation Crews have achieved the exclusive status of Master Elite™ Roofing Contractors. This is a status that only 3% of the roofing contractors in America have achieved. To accomplish the Master Elite status, residential roofing contractors have undergone factory certification and have committed to specific principles and values in their selling practices, business process and installation methods.

GAF recognizes that roofing is a top complaint category to the Better Business Bureau and that there is limited training available for roofing contractors. The GAF Excellence Awards are used to reward the GAF roofing contractors who continuously strive to improve their work.

Paul Poteet on Walk-In Bath Tubs

Recently, Paul Poteet visited our office to discuss how much he loves the walk-in tubs.  They are safe, secure and offer a comfort level that you cannot receive in a traditional bath tub.

If you are wanting to convert your shower to a tub, give Unique Home Solutions a call and our walk-in bath a chance.

Paul Poteet on UHS Customer Service

As a locally owned and operated company, we would like nothing more than to announce that we have installed each and every job flawlessly. It is likely most home remodelers wish the same. Unfortunately, in our over 30,000 installations performed in Central Indiana since 1983 that has not been the case. What we can boast, though, is that we have a full-time Service Department made of tenured and experienced installers and two Service Coordinators available to take your service requests, order replacement parts and schedule a technician to see you as quickly as possible to remedy the issue.

This was exactly the case with Paul Poteet. Upon the initial installation of one of his bay windows, something was not quite right. Paul just couldn’t get the windows to open and close perfectly. In no time the Unique Service Technicians were at Paul’s home to service the issue.

As you can see, Paul is pleased with the outcome. Our purpose in telling this story is not only to admit fault, but to also let you know that we stand behind all of the products we install with a customer service guarantee.

Before and After at the Poteet Household

During the window replacement process, Paul Poteet’s better half requested replacing their ordinary picture windows with beautiful, state-of-the-art bay windows. More than being a beautiful addition to their home, Mrs. P knew a bay window would open up their living space in a whole new way.

Unique’s Triple Ten Bay and Bow windows will make your rooms feel more welcoming and spacious by adding 3-dimensional depth and light. As a custom remodeler, we can build a beautiful bay or bow window to fit most window sizes. Because of the unique shape of the bay or bow window, we have incorporated specially designed seats, headers and roofs to prevent sagging and ensure energy efficiency and a tight custom fit.

For more information on how a bay or bow window could enhance the look and feel of your home, contact us today!

 

Unique Announces New Handyman Services

Unique Home Solutions is offering a brand new service. And to celebrate, we are offering two free hours with an in-home demonstration in March. However, if you schedule an appointment during the day we will double your service hours!

Our handyman service can help you simply hang a picture or mirror or do more complicated things like wiring and hanging a ceiling fan. If you have a task that you don’t want to undertake or just need an extra set of hands give us a call.

We Can:

  • Hang
    • Mirrors
    • Pictures
    • T.V. Mounts
    • Blinds
    • Small Cabinets
  • Install
    • Window A/C Units
    • Interior/Closet Doors
    • Sinks or Toilets
    • Shelving
    • Wheelchair Ramps
  • Repair
    • Screens
    • Grout Repair
    • Kitchen Drawers/Doors
    • Insulate Pipes and Water Heaters
    • Clean and Seal Decks or Fences

To schedule your estimate or setup handyman service call our office at 800-800-1971 or 317-337-9300.

Paul Poteet on Unique’s Helpful Consultation

The first step in any home remodeling project is gathering information. There are many options and prices to consider; therefore it can be overwhelming without the help of a professional consultant who can walk you through the process step-by-step.

Our goal is to make this process easy for you. We have a staff of professional in-home consultants who evaluate your home in its current condition, discover your specific interests, and if they think our products and services can help, they will show you options that fit. We walk our customers through each step so they know what to expect; product options, installation processes, available financing, installation inspections. If you like what you see and hear, we’ll offer a suggestion based on your specific needs.

Home remodeling is not the same for everyone and we recognize that. Our professional, trained consultants will offer you the best advice possible for your home’s current structure and your budget needs, all while showing you a quality product with a lifetime warranty.

Unique Windows with Paul Poteet

Two years ago, Paul Poteet noticed a problem. The air around his windows was not the same temperature as the air in other areas of his home. As Indiana’s Weatherman, he knew as the weather started getting colder, the inefficiency of the windows was going to be a growing issue.

Paul contacted Unique Home Solutions in search of some answers.  At the time, his windows were over 20 years old and they were starting to cause him the same issues most of Unique’s customers notice; air infiltration, moisture between panes and overall discomfort from varying temperatures in the house.

Unique introduced the Unique Triple Ten window to Paul. Paul and his family appreciated the triple panes of glass and the security of added insulation. The Unique Triple Ten window has one uniquewindow sill design. The Dura-Sill ™, combined with the Elements sash, combines interlocks, air locks, weather-stripping, water barriers, and diversions that work 24-7 to maximize energy efficiency. With this innovative sash/sill combination a gust of air would have to force its way around ten 90° turns, over one interlock, through a triple-fin weather-strip and between a Soft-Seal™ neoprene gasket and ledge before making its way into the home.

Today, Paul’s home has brand new Unique Triple Ten windows. Stay tuned for more information from Paul and a sneak peek into the home of Paul Poteet and “Studio B”.  Paul will share his thoughts on the work performed on his home and how he feels about his new, Unique replacement windows.

2011 Holiday Contest Winners

On Christmas Eve, Unique Home Solutions chose one lucky household as our winner of the $10,000 home remodeling sweepstakes! Congratulations to Robert and Doris Bernethy of Indianapolis, Indiana!

The Bernethy’s originally contacted Unique Home Solutions after viewing a segment on WISH TV’s Indy Style show about the Luxury Bath line of products. Knowing that a bathroom makeover was on their wish list, they called Unique. The Bernethy’s had a representative come to their home to walk them through the options for the bathroom, and though they liked the product and liked the company, they chose not to move forward with the bathroom project. Doris told us that due to Robert’s recent emergency surgery, the medical bill was quite overwhelming and all home remodeling projects were put off until their financial situation had lightened.

Unexpectedly, Doris received a call from Unique on Christmas Eve to inform her that she and Robert won $10,000 to put toward a home remodeling project of their choice. In fact, Doris had forgotten all about the sweepstakes, but knew right away which area of her home she wanted to dedicate the prize money toward, she said, “I’m in shock! Does this mean we can get our bathroom fixed?”

The next big sweepstakes will be held on Christmas Eve, 2012! Unique is giving away $50,000 in home remodeling projects and prizes! There are many opportunities to win; there are five fifth place winners, four fourth place winners, three third place winners, two second place winners and one grand prize winner. So enter soon!

Unique Home Solutions is Indiana's trusted home remodeler, our services include replacement windows, vinyl siding replacement, attic insulation, exterior doors, gutter protection, bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling and basement waterproofing. We serve all of Central Indiana, including Indianapolis, Bloomington, Muncie, Lafayette, Carmel, Terre Haute, Columbus, West Lafayette, Anderson, Kokomo, Noblesville, & Richmond, IN. We offer vinyl replacement windows, vinyl siding, metal roofing, shingle roofing, bathroom remodels, kitchen remodels, basement waterproofing, replacement doors, gutters, and insulation.
Unique Home Solutions Services the Following Areas of Central Indiana: Alexandria, Anderson, Arlington, Austin, Avon, Batesville, Bedford, Beech Grove, Bloomington, Brazil, Brookville, Brownsburg, Cambridge City, Camby, Carmel, Centerville, Cloverdale, Comiskey, Coatesville, Columbus, Connersville, Crawfordsville, Crothersville, Danville, Delphi, Denver, Edinburgh, Elwood, Falmouth, Fairmount, Fishers, Frankfort, Franklin, Freedom, French Lick, Gas City, Greensburg, Greenfield, Greentown, Greenwood, Hagerstown, Hartford City, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Lafayette, Laurel, Lebanon, Lewisville, Liberty, Linton, Logansport, Loogootee, Losantville, Lyons, Madison, Marion, Middletown, Milan, Mitchell, Montecello, Mooresville, Muncie, Nashville, New Castle, New Palestine, North Vernon, Oolitic, Orleans, Owensburg, Paoli, Plainfield, Pekin, Peru, Portland, Richmond, Rockville, Rosedale, Rushville, Salem, Scipio, Scottsburg, Seymour, Shelbyville, Sheridan, Sillivan, Spencer, Straughn, Terre Haute, Trafalgar, Union City, Veedersburg, Westfield, West Lafayette, Whiteland, Williamsburg, Williamsport, Winchester, Worthingon, Yorktown, Zionsville