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I worked in California for 6 years installing electrical signs and parking lot lights as well as servicing both. I wanted to start up a small business in Ontario that installs and services both signs and parkin...
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July 23, 2011
Why is it, that the "majority" of contractors that I have contacted are not responsive? Most have not even called or e-mailed me back--either they have no work ethics, or don't c...
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September 8, 2011
For a commercial resident do we need a city permit to install a separating wall that has no electrical or windows. 110' long X 30'High with 6mm Polly and Dry wall on both sides. Steel Stud frame,...
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July 8, 2011
I am looking to challenge # trades at once due to the fact i work better with more on my plate. The apprenticeship board says no and doesn't believe someone could done that. Do you know a way around that...
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September 24, 2011
approx. 1000 sq. feet, and 13 steps Color now: yellow/orange like Go to: natural Floor in good condition. What is the going rate per sq/ foot? What would be the cost for ...
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August 7, 2011
I have in front of my garage an existing asphalt driveway 26 feet wide 22 feet deep. What is roughly the price difference between asphalt and interlocking stones. I understand there are a variety of qualities i...
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July 2, 2011
Someone working for the York Public School Board as a maintenance person. Would a carpenter need to be llicence bylaw/ province law? Or is Carpenter a non lisenced trade?...
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June 30, 2011
I'm looking into what it will take to repair or replace the Electrical Hookup/Plug in Standards in a Hotel Parking Lot. They have concrete bases about eighteen inches high with steel poles that extend u...
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July 23, 2011
Do you need a gas licence to work on gas equipment in Quebec. In this case cooking equipment in a commercial kitchen...
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June 15, 2011
can anyone tell me from a cross sectional point of view , what are the components and dimensions of materials used in construction of a side entrance door through a brick wall.?...
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June 17, 2011
I want to start a snow removal business, what licenses or permits would I need to do this. Do I need to be a licensed general contractor? And if so how do you become one? Thanks...
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June 11, 2011
what is the going rate for frameing a basic bungalow with a 6/12 pitch, per sq ft is what i'm looking for. does framing include windows and doors and the roof shingled as well. i'm not sure just...
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June 9, 2011
where and when can you write a test to obtain a contractors license (electrical), have red seal already, who to contact for info?how much, how long? ...
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June 1, 2011
I need to know roughly how much air will need to be replaced for a 12" Dia. gravity chimney from a open fire place. Fire place is in middle of room open on all sides?...
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June 1, 2011
Is a galvanized pole the best thing to use for a clothesline? If so, any idea where to get one near Burlington ON? If not, any suggestions? Thanks, Tom Goodfellow...
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August 25, 2011
Hi! I just got my G2 gas tech, What do I need to become self-employed fitter?...do I register business name? and just start working or is there something else that I'm suppost to do? ......
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May 31, 2011
i am building a deck with a roof over head, the deck is 12' by 16'. what i need to know is how deep is the frost line, and how deep do i need to go?...
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May 14, 2016
What is the average cost to rebuild the house in gta per square foot for either 2010 or 2011 .can somebody give me an approximate quote. Thank you The house will be most likelu build in Mississauga with the in...
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May 29, 2011
Hello Contractors, I just recently posted a project to have two deck posts installed in my backyard. In my posting i provided detailed information in hopes of getting an idea of cost and timeline and findin...
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May 29, 2011
I hired a contractor from this website and I have been happy with the work that has been done. The contract states that my job would be completed in 10 weeks. It has now been almost 8 months and they are stil...
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May 28, 2011