Lighthouse Construction

What Lighthouse Construction does

Lighthouse Construction & Restoration, Inc. is a privately held, owner-operated design-build construction and remodeling firm headquartered in Crown Point, Indiana. The company offers eight core service lines spanning exterior services (roofing, siding, stone, painting), kitchen and bathroom remodels (including handicap-accessible designs), sunrooms and home additions, custom garage interiors, outdoor entertainment areas (decks, outdoor kitchens, firepits), basement finishing and conversions, commercial buildouts, and insurance claims consulting for storm and catastrophe damage. Its primary customer segments are residential property owners across Northwest Indiana (Lake, Porter, LaPorte, and St. Joseph Counties) and the Chicago metropolitan area of Illinois, supplemented by commercial clients in healthcare, food service, religious, and recreational sectors.

The firm operates on a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model, generating revenue through one-time, project-based contracts with custom quote-based pricing. Customers initiate engagement via phone (219-464-4110) or website contact form, followed by on-site assessment and architectural plan development. The underlying technology is conventional construction project execution rather than a software platform; value creation is driven by craftsmanship, design-build expertise, and hands-on owner involvement from Joe Buczek. Differentiators include 40+ years of operating history, A+ BBB rating, EPA Lead-Safe certification, and specialized expertise in insurance claim negotiation and disability-accessible remodeling. The company also runs a home inspection service that has reportedly helped clients avoid up to $40,000 in hazardous expenses.

Lighthouse Construction holds no patents, trademarks, or proprietary technology assets, and has no disclosed funding, parent company, institutional investors, or M&A activity. Marketing relies on a content-rich website with project galleries and video showcases, online testimonials, and community involvement (charitable donations and local events). The firm maintains no AI/ML capabilities, no software products, and no app or API surface, operating purely as a regional services contractor with an 11-50 employee headcount range.

Name

Lighthouse Construction

Legal name

Lighthouse Construction & Restoration, Inc.

Website

https://lighthouse-construction.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lighthouse Construction & Restoration is a privately held, owner-operated design-build remodeling firm in Crown Point, Indiana, serving residential homeowners and commercial clients across Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metro area with eight service lines including roofing, kitchens, additions, and insurance claims work.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential and Commercial Construction and Remodeling Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Storm & Hail Exterior Restoration (Roof/Siding/Gutters) (HSAPAKAM), Insurance Claims Estimation, Documentation & Managed Repair (HSAPAOAL)

Keywords

• Home remodeling services
• Residential construction
• Commercial buildout
• Design-build remodeling
• Storm damage restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Crown Point

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Residential Construction and Remodeling: One-time project-based revenue from residential remodeling services including kitchens, bathrooms, basements, outdoor entertainment areas, garage interiors, and room additions. Projects are custom-designed with architectural plans included.
2. Commercial Buildout Services: Commercial interior buildouts, roofing, and exterior remodeling for businesses including restaurants, offices, healthcare facilities, and churches.
3. Insurance Claims and Restoration: Storm damage repair and insurance claim settlement services, helping property owners navigate claims for hail damage, water damage, and catastrophe reconstruction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lighthouse Construction & Restoration, Inc. is a design-build construction and remodeling contractor that delivers residential and light commercial projects including exterior services (roofing, siding, stone, painting), kitchen and bathroom remodels, sunrooms and additions, custom garage interiors, outdoor entertainment areas, basement finishing, insurance claim-driven storm damage restoration, and commercial interior buildouts. Each engagement is custom-designed, with architectural plans included, scoped via on-site assessment, and priced through individualized project estimates. The firm serves homeowners and commercial property owners across Lake, Porter, LaPorte, and St. Joseph counties in Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan area of Illinois.

Product overview

Lighthouse Construction & Restoration, Inc. is a design-build construction and remodeling firm offering a comprehensive suite of residential and commercial services. The company operates as a single integrated service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core portfolio includes eight distinct service lines: Exterior Services (roofing, siding, stone work, painting), Kitchen & Bathrooms (custom showers, handicap accessible baths, luxury kitchen remodels), Sunrooms & Additions (custom sunrooms, screen rooms, porch enclosures, home additions), Custom Garage Interiors (cabinetry, organization, epoxy flooring), Outdoor Entertainment (custom decks, outdoor kitchens, firepits, hardscape), Insurance Claims & Consulting (storm damage, claim settlement, reconstruction), Basements & Conversions (interior remodeling, basement finishing), and Commercial Buildout (interior buildouts, commercial roofing, exterior remodels). The company also provides specialty services such as disability bathroom remodels, heated floor installation, hardwood flooring, and interior waterproofing. Their services span Lake, Porter, LaPorte, and St. Joseph Counties in Indiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exterior Services Commercial and residential roofing, cedar/vinyl/smart siding, stone work, and painting services for exterior property improvements. Available to homeowners and commercial property owners in Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metro area.
• Kitchen & Bathrooms Custom showers, handicap accessible showers, luxury baths, full kitchen remodels, wetwall showers and baths. Targeted at residential homeowners in Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metro area.
• Sunrooms & Additions Custom sunrooms, porch enclosures, screen rooms, four-seasons rooms, and custom home additions. Targeted at residential homeowners seeking expanded living space.
• Custom Garage Interiors Quality custom garage cabinetry, garage organization solutions, slotted tile and epoxy flooring, and man-cave installations. Targeted at residential homeowners.
• Outdoor Entertainment Custom decks, outdoor kitchens and bars, custom luxury firepits, and hardscape installations. Targeted at homeowners seeking outdoor living improvements.
• Insurance Claims & Consulting Claim settlement services, storm damage repair, interior flooding damage restoration, and catastrophe reconstruction. Includes adjuster coordination and moisture meter damage assessments. Targeted at residential and commercial property owners with active insurance claims.
• Basements & Conversions Full interior remodeling services, basement finishing, lower level finishing, and space conversions. Targeted at residential homeowners.
• Commercial Buildout Interior buildouts, commercial roofing, outdoor dining spaces, and commercial exterior remodels for commercial properties including restaurants, offices, healthcare facilities, and churches. Targeted at commercial property owners and small businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Home inspection services have helped clients save up to $40,000 in potential hazardous expenses and negotiate significant price reductions from sellers

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lee Company: Established regional design-build and home services contractor with residential and commercial remodeling offerings, comparable in scope and customer profile to Lighthouse.
• Storm Guard Restoration: National franchise specializing in storm damage repair and insurance claim restoration — a direct competitor to Lighthouse's Insurance Claims & Consulting service line.
• Bath Fitter: National acrylic bath and shower remodeling franchise competing with Lighthouse's custom shower and bathroom remodel offerings, including aging-in-place solutions.
• Servpro: National fire and water damage restoration and reconstruction franchise directly competing with Lighthouse's storm damage, interior flooding, and catastrophe reconstruction services.
• Power Home Remodeling: Large regional exterior home remodeling company (roofing, siding, windows) competing with Lighthouse's Exterior Services and storm restoration lines.
• Case Design/Remodeling: National design-build residential remodeling franchise offering kitchen, bath, and addition services — the closest direct comparable to Lighthouse's design-build model and customer base.
• Re-Bath: National bathroom remodeling franchise that competes directly with Lighthouse's Kitchen & Bath service line, including accessibility-focused remodels.
• Window World: National exterior remodeling franchise with overlapping siding, window, and door offerings that compete with Lighthouse's Exterior Services line.

Broad incumbents

• Home Depot Home Services: National big-box retailer connecting homeowners with installed-services contractors for kitchens, baths, roofing, and flooring — a broad incumbent that funnels customers away from regional remodelers like Lighthouse.
• Neighborly (Mr. Handyman): Large multi-brand home services platform that aggregates residential repair, maintenance, and remodeling — adjacent competitor that consolidates many of Lighthouse's service lines under national marketing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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