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I found this picture on TrustedPros and may be interested in a similar project but would first like to know what the estimated cost would be....
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My contractor is now 3 weeks over contract date for repairs to my home for a water damage insurance claim. The work that they have completed is poor to say the least. I'm spending way more money and are rep...
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If I rescind on a contract, could I potentially lose my money I gave for supplies?...
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My setback shows 1.21 meter and I believe the minimum requirement is 1.2 meter. I would like to build an entrance door to my basement. The door will connect to a stair inside the house that lead down to the bas...
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I would like to find out what you would recommend for a roofing material (metal or rubber), would like to have something different then the regular asphalt shingles. Same for the siding I do not lik...
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I am thinking of finishing my basement and wondered what is the code requirements for the thickness of drywall required for the ceiling?...
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Just wondering if anyone has ever had issues, such as molding, flaking or fading, with Trex Composite enhance decking before?...
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We have water pooling out in the furnace room. It doesn't appear to be coming from the furnace. It's coming from the concrete flooring, by the wall, that separates the furnace room from the la...
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We've found the perfect home, but a test on the upper floor came back positive for asbestos in the drywall compound. We will want to renovate the ensuite, which means an extra cost for having it don...
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How much does it cost to have my new unfinished hardwood finished with 3 coats of varathane?...
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How much does it cost to paint the railing and stringers(dark brown) and the spindles(white) (2 Floor)?...
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I have a wooden door tread that is rotted out and allowing water leakage. Our home inspector suggests door replacements with proper flashing and sealing. What would be the cost?...
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Hi everyone! I'm new to Toronto, Ontario. I'm specialized in wall insulation, drywall installation, taping. I would like to provide this services in Toronto. I don't know where t...
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I found this picture on TrustedPros and may be interested in a similar project but would first like to know what the estimated cost would be....
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What is the cost to install 340 feet of baseboard in multiple rooms of a house? The baseboard is already bought and painted. We will be doing the filling and touch up ourselves....
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What is the residential code for ceiling drywall thickness in Ontario(painted surface)...
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What can I expect to pay for redoing the drywall in a small 3 piece bathroom?...
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I am having some parging work done on the interior of my garage. On the wall which is adjacent to the house, there are a half a dozen bolts which are fairly large in size. I've attached an image. I'...
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Is an attic roof more expensive to build than a regular one?...
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Can a contractor file a lien without having a written/signed contract?...
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