Contractor Talk

Hi All, Just a quick question but first some background. I have volunteered for something pretty much all of my adult life (over 40 years). From helping disabled kids in a swimming pool at the CN...

21 June 13, 2012

I've noticed that like most other businesses, contractors on this site and others often use their Better Business Bureau rating as a selling tool to build trust and credibility with consumers or suggest...

10 December 1, 2016

Hi everyone I have a question to ask because I am confused. I went to see a client for the exterior windows to seal them repair prime and paint. There were 12 windows at the second floor and 10 windows at ma...

4 May 25, 2012

Free estimates are they still worth it ???...

15 March 24, 2013

On March 21, 2012 an electrical contractor was convicted in a Windsor Ontario court of numerous charges related to performing electrical work without an electrical contractor's license and failing to ma...

5 April 4, 2013

Is preserved wood foundation the same as permanent wood foundation?...

1 May 31, 2012

I am a small kitchen cabinet builder in quebec for the past 20 years. I recently took a contract to build 19 condo kitchens. They were supposed to be custom kitchens. One at a time over about a year or so. ...

0 May 15, 2012

A contractor wants $2500 up front for material costs. Is that a normal procedure? I'm afraid he could just take the money and run. Thanks, Ted Nixon...

5 May 30, 2012

I am a general constructor. I have a client who want to build a temple in London Ontario. Could I work overthere? What I should do to get a permit to work in London Ontario? Thanks...

2 July 25, 2015

I am interested in legalizing a secondary suite in a property in Township of Langley, BC. Is there a contractor who has already done something like this, especially w.r.t. drawing up plans & liaising w...

0 May 3, 2012

Was wondering if the use of a frost protected foundation is accepted in north eastern Canada specifically Quebec? Also is it possible to use this type of foundation as an addition to a home with a regula...

1 April 24, 2012

I am applying for a business name for roofing. Its just me and one other guy. I am currently employed by the canadian armed forces so will only be doing this on the side and very low scale for the next 5-10 yea...

2 April 21, 2012

I had posted a job, received a call "unknown" introducing that the gentalman was from Handy Canadian site contractor. (May be some one should NOT be here) Started conversation and asking...

6 August 1, 2015

I would like to know how to acquire contractor license in Alberta, what are the requirements, and where to apply. I am a Journeyman Electrician by trade with 20+ years experience in the trade and...

1 April 12, 2012

Hi - I feel like I have a real dilemma and am looking for some reasonable advice from some contractors out there. I received a quote from a local contractor company to do a number of small ventilation-relate...

2 April 11, 2012

Hi, we are looking for a consultant to help us with the design of our bakery/sandwich shop and produce all the required engineering drawings. Is there such a service? Thank you and we look forwa...

1 April 10, 2012

Wow! I can't believe how hard it is getting information from contractors on building a cottage. I have left messages, emails and even text messages. Can anyone steer me in the right direction for bu...

3 April 9, 2012

This business amazes me, It goes a little like this, employee makes the employer lots of $$, thinks its time he goes on his own, gets a pickup and a cell phone, starts husselling som...

6 October 30, 2012

I need to fix a section of floor - house built in 64 and I have 1 1/2 wide hardwood floors(white oak). I just need to find a couple feet of flooring. Does anyone know who might have a stash of o...

2 March 28, 2012

I want to know what kind of "Project delivery system" is used in Quebec and Canada. And why....

1 March 27, 2012