I think they would enjoy the freedom.
From the sound of it, they are crated all night out for a couple of hours then crated during the day.
Then let out in the evening. I know you give them plenty of walks and love and attention.
But it sounds like they are crated more than they are out.
My guys are never crated except at camp.
I have the dog flap which gives them the freedom day or night to go "bizzness" when they want.
I rarely get any damage and most of that is Darwin knocking over the wheelie bin and ripping up cardboard.