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Hi, It seems like a lot of renovation companies in Quebec province does not have the RBQ numbers, and yet they have been in business for many years with a large pool of clients. From my research&#...
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August 13, 2012
Also would like to know can I terminate an exsisting contract if the contractor hired has breached the contract within 8 days of starting the job? ...
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August 13, 2012
Hi I have a popcorn ceiling in my rooms, can I remove this with a putty knife and if so once I do so what may I want to do after, should I simply apply plaster, sand it done, prime it and rep...
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March 28, 2013
Hi Everyone! I was wondering if anyone knows of a store where I can find adhesives and other tools for joining granite countertop (I am specifically looking for adhesives and a seam puller). I ha...
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August 11, 2015
Hi, I live in Montreal, and it seems like everyone hires the contractors working under the table, meaning the ones who charges cash only. This contractor I spoke to, gave me his quote for...
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December 17, 2012
Hi Guys, Hope someone can help me out here... I was getting a 20' x 21' deck built and the contractor started work last week. He dug 9 foundation points the first day and asked me to pay him adva...
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July 20, 2012
Hi, My wife and I have been planing a full interior reno (heating, plumbing, electrical, flooring, bathrooms, kitchen..etc.) and the roof too, which has a leak. We had...
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July 26, 2015
Do most drywallers charge by the square foot? Roughly what would it cost to do a 2800 square foot basement that is already framed and insulated, vapor barrier, ready to go for drywall, also ...
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August 24, 2020
How do I make sure I am hiring the right contractor for general renovations? Are there any warning signs that I should be aware of that the contractor is not a good choice? How do I ensure tha...
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November 8, 2012
I want to know why people say that you have to hang drywall on wall on the horisontal and not vertical. Why cant i stand up my sheets of drywall, this way there are less joints. ...
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March 24, 2013
In a cottage property, how close can a fence be built to the property line? Have a neighbour who has done an amateur job on a home made fence and has built it 100 feet long by feet feet high and ha...
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August 7, 2015
I own a home and have 2 tree stumps in the front yard that I wish to have removed. This is especially necessary now as our entire street is going to be re-done next summer and one if the stumps is near the wate...
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July 3, 2012
I am building a new home with crawl space and SIPs for the walls, I want the house tight, I am having trouble making my mind up on what heating system I would like, cooling would be nice but its us...
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July 5, 2012
What can you do if you are not happy with the work your contractor is doing or the extremely long time it is taking him to finish? ...
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July 5, 2012
Hello all, Thinking about starting a renovation business where i would act as a general contractor in the vancouver area. Apart from a business license from the city, im a little confused as to what...
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March 28, 2013
Time for 360renos to buy a gazebo when completing exterior projects A gazebo for cutting and assembling under to protect workers and tools from the rain and blazing sun!! Any recommendations from co...
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June 14, 2012
Hi contractors, my name is Jerry, I am interest in the renovation field. For the interior renovation, such as install drywall, painting, flooring, remodeling bathroom and kitchen. Is...
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June 13, 2012
Free estimate... Is there a limit for free estimates? What should be included in free estimate? What should be the level of details in free estimate? I understand that this "free estimate...
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June 5, 2015
Does anyone know what the current prices are for scissor lifts of 25-30' interior use rentals are priced at in the Oakville area? Trying to get some pricing out, but no one posts their rental fees.....
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June 5, 2012
Hey I am looking to start some sort of agency that specializes in going after shady contractors, these people need to be stopped I am hearing more stories of taking deposits and running and seeing more terr...
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January 27, 2022