Our move from Colorado to Connersville was intentional to the start of our custom home building business. My wife, Billie, is a native Hoosier!
Fayette County, IN is centrally located to the three major metropolitan cities of Dayton, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati
Fayette County Chamber of Commerce
November 30, 2022
"Fortified Buildings, LLC joins Connersville Chamber of Commerce"
Located at the corner of Indiana 44 West and 300 West
455 S County Road 300 West
Connersville, Indiana
Fortified Buildings is your premier barndominium home builder
Interview with owner & builder, Levi Aberle.
What is a Barndominium? Why is a new build best?
Ronnie Wylie, Jr.
Ronnie Wylie, Jr. is proud to be joining the Fortified team. He is a father of three and grandfather of seven. Originally from Dayton, OH, Ronnie moved to Connersville with his family in 1987. He worked in radio for over 30 years, owned two local businesses while also working within the mental health field for the last 14 years. He's pastored in various churches as well.
"I am excited to be a part of this wonderful team of creative, strategic, and inventive thinkers and builders. The future is bright here at Fortified. Better grab some sunglasses."
Josh Morris
Josh brings to Fortified Buildings with years of experience in project building and remodeling. He worked with his custom home building father for several years, and ran his own home building company until joining Fortified Buildings in 2024.
Josh helped design & build the first prototype machine for softwalls that he installed on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway track. He is a precision fabricator certified pipe welder, and a certified ANP airplane mechanic.
Josh is a proud father of two kids and they love to travel; Enjoying hunting, camping & kayaking.
Walter Thomas Duckett
"Tommy" Duckett brings a wealth of experience to Fortified Buildings LLC. He has 20+ years in the construction business specializing in mechanical trade and industrial applications.
Walter is the father of two; an 11 year old daughter and a five year old son. When not working, you can catch him spending time with his kids, hanging outdoors, in any activity that usually involves a motor.
Contact, Levi Aberle, President & Builder of your Fortified Building by calling 303.563.9374
We will discuss project details and end goals, with free project estimate.
You've decided to move forward with Fortified Buildings. Within 5 days of initial phone call we will schedule a time to meet at your project location - This is a paid visit to evaluate the land and determine if the project is feasible at the location.
Fortified Buildings will provide a written quote including finish time frame - which depends upon the complexity of the project. Once the client acknowledges and signs the quote, we will send a client-contractor contract. Depending upon funds or financing start date can begin one month to 6 months to "break ground." Simple projects can typically be move-in ready within a month of construction start to full home projects up to 12 months.
We have a list of preferred banks to use; Fortified Buildings currently does not offer financing. Payment terms depend upon if the client is using a bank; if so, the bank and the contractor will reach an agreement. If self-financing, the building package (lumber, concrete, windows, doors, roofing) will be a 45% deposit amount of the project.
Fortified Buildings offer building design consultation with floor plans, including 3 renditions of the floor plan included once hired. Clients may also hire their own architect or use one from our network of architects.
*Architects are typically booked out 6 months in advance, so consider if time is of the essence.