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Just curious what's a great price, either per square foot or per bundle in Ontario for roofing sub-contractors?...
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April 18, 2016
Just need to know rough cost to install insulation in a basement and poly it, in Alberta? Thanks...
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January 8, 2015
Hello everyone, I am bidding on a small commercial job for the 1st time. I do have some questions in regards to construction signs. What signs do I need, and where should I be placing them? Th...
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January 8, 2015
Hello, I am just wondering what the estimated price per square foot would be for a 420 square foot addition to a cottage. I want the addition to be built on concrete piers (this is how the existing ...
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December 31, 2014
What percentage of electrical work does your company have to do to be able to apply for an electrical contractors licence? I thought it was like 80%. Can anyone confirm that?...
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December 23, 2014
Hi there, I am 22 years old and I have been working in construction/trades for over 5 years now. II am planning on starting my own renovation business doing small scope work and gradually moving for...
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January 29, 2022
I paid my deposit of several thousand dollars on a stairs job. It has been 1 month after due date for install and the contractor is making all kinds of excuses and now won't accept any calls. What can I d...
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March 8, 2015
A few research questions I need help with please: When was red tuck tape first available for sale? When was 6 mil poly first available for sale? When was it first required by the building ...
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January 14, 2015
Who do we report contractors to that are not licensed to build homes and do electrical, plumbing, etc in the home?...
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May 31, 2018
Hi friends, I am trying to find a nice alum. extrusion for millwork jobs and a good cool collection of wood baseboard suppliers. Not Richlue or typical low end. Moderate to fine quality supplier. Do...
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November 3, 2014
Hello, I am looking to hire a builder to demolish my old house and build a new house. I am not sure if legally they need to have a license. Thanks for your help....
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November 7, 2014
Hi Contractors, I own a Painting company and I am wondering what my fellow contractors are doing in terms of advertising and marketing? I'm not really interested in comments from people who ju...
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April 3, 2020
A question commonly asked by our contractor members is "how do we get reviews?" It goes without saying that the most effective way of accumulating reviews is by providing exceptional service - but i...
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December 23, 2014
Hi All, Just wanted to share my story and experienced hiring this person. Back in Sept I hired him for a front yard work. I should have know from the start he is not going to do a good job since I chose...
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March 8, 2015
Hello fellow Contractors, Just wondering if anyone can share some examples of the wording you use when politely turning down a request for a consultation/estimate if the job is just too small. For e...
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October 15, 2014
After endless years of being in the construction industry I am working on creating my own contracting business. Before I do so I'd like to know what legal documents I need to apply for in order to be certif...
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October 8, 2014
I've just spent over 50 k finishing my basement. I have towel racks and glass bathroom shelves. I have two bookshelves, two TV stands and a kitchen garbage bin to install. The contractor did not inst...
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January 1, 2015
We had a contractor go to the wrong address, remove our front steps, destroy our landscaping, all without a work order. After they discovered they were at the wrong address they went ahead and put ...
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October 6, 2014
Looking for a new door supplier. My current supplier has messed up for the last time. Anyone have recommendations for a reasonably priced supplier of interior doors in the Halton or surrounding area? Th...
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September 2, 2014
I am having my concrete steps removed due to the damage it has done to the parging over the last 21 years. It will be removed by the contractors that we have hired to do the repairs to our foundation. I wan...
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September 25, 2014