Answers For Homeowners

T&J Construction LLC is a family-owned general contractor in Auburn, Indiana specializing in custom decks, covered and screened porches, stamped and standard concrete patios, pole barns, garages, room additions, siding replacement, windows and doors, and full-home remodeling across Northeast Indiana.

We serve homeowners throughout Northeast Indiana, including Auburn, Fort Wayne, Angola, Kendallville, Garrett, Waterloo, Butler, New Haven, Huntertown, Leo, and St. Joe - covering DeKalb County, Allen County, Noble County, and Steuben County.

Our primary service area is a roughly 50-mile radius from Auburn, Indiana. That covers most of Northeast Indiana. Larger builds may travel further - call 260-431-9543 to ask.

Yes. Every project starts with a free, no-pressure, on-site estimate. There is never any obligation.

Yes. T&J Construction LLC is a licensed and insured general contractor and a BBB Accredited Business.

We are a family-owned local contractor with more than 25 years of combined building experience. We are BBB Accredited with 5-star reviews, we handle the entire project in-house (foundation to finish), we communicate throughout the build, and every project carries our best-quality-guaranteed commitment.

Most additions, pole barns, garages, decks over a certain size, and structural remodels require a building permit in Northeast Indiana. We handle permit drawings and inspections as part of the project so you don't have to.

Timelines vary by project: decks 1 to 3 weeks, pole barns 2 to 5 weeks, garages 4 to 8 weeks, room additions 6 to 20 weeks, full siding replacement 1 to 2 weeks. Every estimate includes a realistic schedule.

Yes. We partner with HFS Financial to offer low-fixed-rate home improvement loans up to $500,000 with no equity required and no impact on your credit to check your rate.

Look for a licensed and insured contractor with a physical local address, verifiable BBB and Google reviews, a real portfolio of past work, clear written estimates, and permit-pulling included. Avoid contractors who ask for large deposits up front or don't put agreements in writing.

Composite decking (Trex, TimberTech, Deckorators) typically outlasts pressure-treated wood - 25 to 50 years for composite vs 15 to 25 years for well-maintained wood - and needs no staining or sealing.

Every T&J Construction project is custom. We design and build to your property, your layout, and your budget - nothing pulled off a shelf.

Yes. On additions, repairs, and re-sides we match existing profiles and colors whenever the product line is still available.

Replace when the ledger board is pulling away from the house, joists show rot, railings wobble, or deck boards are cracking and splintering across large areas. Safety is not something to patch.

Cracked, warped, or missing panels; peeling paint every 2 to 3 years; visible rot on trim or wood siding; rising energy bills; and any visible storm damage. Interior water stains near exterior walls mean act now.

Most single-room additions run 6 to 12 weeks from foundation pour to final walkthrough. Larger primary suites or two-story additions typically run 12 to 20 weeks depending on weather, permits, and finish selections.

Yes. Room additions require a building permit in every Northeast Indiana jurisdiction we work in. T&J Construction handles permit drawings and inspections as part of the project.

Yes. We match siding profile, color, and trim so the addition reads as original construction, and we tie into your existing roofline with matching shingles wherever possible.

Most residential pole barns fall between roughly $30,000 and $90,000 depending on size, doors, insulation, and whether a concrete floor is included. We provide free itemized estimates so you can see exactly what drives the price.

In most Northeast Indiana jurisdictions, yes - especially anything over 200 square feet or with electrical. T&J Construction handles the permitting and inspections.

A typical 30x40 or 40x60 residential pole barn takes 2 to 5 weeks of on-site work once materials are delivered and the pad is prepared.

Composite (Trex, TimberTech, Deckorators) costs more up front but eliminates staining and sealing, resists rot and insects, and typically lasts 25 to 50 years. Pressure-treated wood costs less initially but needs cleaning and sealing every 2 to 3 years. For most homeowners planning to stay 10+ years, composite is the better long-term value.

Ballpark: pressure-treated decks in Northeast Indiana typically run $30 to $50 per square foot installed, and composite decks run roughly $50 to $90 per square foot. Height, railing, stairs, and design detail all move the number.

A well-built pressure-treated deck kept sealed lasts 15 to 25 years. Composite decking on a treated frame regularly hits 25 to 50 years.

If joists or ledger boards show rot, if the ledger is pulling away from the house, if railings wobble, or if deck boards are cracking and splintering across a large area - it's time. Safety is not a repair item.

Covered porch = open sides, roof only, best curb appeal. Screened porch = enclosed with screen, no bugs, useful spring through fall. Many customers add a covered porch first and screen it in later.

A typical covered porch takes 3 to 6 weeks depending on size, foundation, and roof tie-in complexity.

Stamped concrete in Northeast Indiana typically runs $15 to $25 per square foot installed, depending on pattern complexity, color, and site prep. Plain broom-finish concrete is less.

You can walk on it in 24 to 48 hours, but wait 7 days for furniture and about 28 days before rolling heavy loads across it.

Cracked, warped, or missing panels; peeling paint every 2 to 3 years; visible rot on wood siding or trim; rising energy bills; and any siding damage after a storm. Interior water stains near exterior walls are a red flag.

Yes - for repairs and additions, we source matching profile and color whenever it's still made. When exact matches aren't available, we blend or re-side an entire elevation so it looks intentional.

Most single-family homes take 5 to 10 working days. Weather, wrap detail, and window replacement can extend that.

For a matched, home-like exterior with a finished feel, choose a stick-frame or post-frame garage with lap siding and shingle roof. For maximum size per dollar with a shop feel, choose a pole barn with metal siding. We build both.

Most 2-car detached garages take 4 to 8 weeks depending on foundation, siding, and door options.

Most kitchens run 4 to 8 weeks of on-site work once cabinets and materials arrive. Full-gut kitchens with moved plumbing or walls run longer.

We handle the whole remodel - demo, framing, electrical and plumbing coordination, drywall, trim, cabinetry, flooring, and paint.

Vinyl replacement windows in Northeast Indiana typically run $500 to $1,200 per window installed depending on size, style, and glass package. Fiberglass and specialty shapes cost more.

If your current windows are single-pane, drafty, painted-shut, or fogged between panes, yes - comfort and energy savings both improve noticeably.

Yes - cedar, treated pine, and vinyl. We handle design, footings, framing, and roofing on both.

Yes. Architectural asphalt shingle and standing-seam metal roof replacements and repairs.