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I am considering purchasing a cottage but noticed that on one exterior wall of the cottage, it appears to have moved approx one inch outwards at the top of the wall ie. small gap where the wall meets the ce...
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March 31, 2011
I find as a consumer and a recent recipient of various services for building my home, there are far too many variations on the way that a contractor sets payment schedules. Is there a standard, or a r...
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April 12, 2011
Our yard is lower than the lots surrounding us and becomes a lake every spring or during really hard rain. We really need help fixing it. We tried digging a trench & placing big O pipe to the front but that...
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April 12, 2011
where can i find or what are the most popular fire prevention security systems used in Canadian commercial buildings and? what are the rules and regulations that must be followed in terms of securing a com...
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March 15, 2011
While renovating my friends home, his contractor botched a plumbing job and destroyed the ceiling in the recently renovated dining room below. He likes his contractor and said he came right over as soon as...
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April 4, 2011
Hello, Im 21, finishing up my diploma in police foundations. Ive worked 4 years in landscaping, patios, porches, brick laying, armour stones, operating skid steer to to handle ar...
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March 13, 2011
Hi, I am actually a small business owner for the last 20 years in Fire-Alarm and CCTV Security cameras;Intercom system. I would like to know that if you know of upcoming job or existing one which my service...
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March 2, 2011
I have been finishing basements for 8 years now and I am noticing jobs that I have quoted have been lost to other companies that are charging way to little to do the work, has anyone else noticed this in so...
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March 27, 2011
I have a 50 yr old ranch. My basement is approx. 70ft. x 30ft and is 8ft deep. There is a beam (4 - 2" x 12"s) that run the length of the basement in the middle that are supported by 5 support ...
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February 25, 2011
I am looking for a lead installer to train staff for gutter, soffit and facia installation. Please reply if you are interested in this position....
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February 24, 2011
can any help in giving tile setter contacts.please e-mail at metrocon@rogers .com thank you ps must have experience...
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July 28, 2015
Quite a few of us legitimate contractors and tradespeople have been asked to do a job(s) where doing it the right way would cost the homeowners more money than they expected or had period. ie:(a...
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April 12, 2011
We would like to build a two storey attached garage. We live in the city - and need a builder familiar with city requirements , have spent considerable time talking with people to recommend architects,...
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March 13, 2011
I have recently bought a house that has a basement with many teleposts that has made our large basement hard to use. I was wondering what our options are in moving/ upgrading our support beams are and the ...
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February 9, 2011
Hi guys! sorry to bug you. I have a question for you. My boyfriend is an electrician that has recently lost his job due to lack of experience. He is a hard worker and loves his job, but was cut short du...
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March 29, 2011
Hi guys, Does anybody know how much roughly would labor cost to rebuild some retail premises (about 1500 sq.feet) into law office? Are there any average prices on the market per sq.foot for i...
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February 10, 2011
Hi, So we're stuck in the middle of a mess. We hired a contractor through this site, and the job has been a nightmare. The 1 month estimated duration has become 3 months. Most of the money has been...
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October 6, 2011
Before hiring a contractor you must take percauctions.we have done some verifications on our own and found many false testimonial reviews. Some have photo that have been down loaded form suppliers who adverti...
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March 30, 2011
Myself and brother come from many years of various trades. Both are licencsed electricians , plumbing . Been involved in building and renovations since 70's in a family local business now on our own. h...
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October 10, 2010
Home owner's must take percautions in the province of Quebec if they are looking for general contractors. First of all never hire a newcomer that only received there licence a short time ago..Always look fo...
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September 11, 2010