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Hello I am new in construction Wanted to know where all contractors get the doors , kitchen cabinets,countertops and trims in Brampton, Toronto Mississauga area...
A permit would be required but are there other rules?. There would be no stove....
I would like some more knowledge on this section of the ontario building code as it relates to seasonal dwellings, I have questions about permits and what is required etc. ...
What would be fair price to charge for multiple interior door installation on the large apartment building? Also cost for baseboard and shoe mould install? Area of Cambridge, Ontario Thank you ...
So I’ve been doing some research on permits and codes for a seasonal cottage and from what I have read you pretty much don’t need any permits for doing any work essentially does anyone know more about this?...
Picture A wet patch on the wall during the winters on a no: of occasions I have taken a picture of the rear wall of the double level house today 5 March (we had a snow storm in Ontario on Fri an...
Would the homeowner or contractor be the one responsible if work is done without a permit? Currently looking at doing a job where the customer does not want a permit, I know people will say don’t do it ...
I have a question about a potential renovation to a cottage that is framed with old 2x4s. If we rip out everything and want to insulate can we just strap the existing studs to get the proper r value or will the...
I’m gonna be looking at doing a pretty straight forward 20x70 addition. I’m just wondering if anyone knows a current cost per sq/ft and it would be with at least a 7ft basement. I will be taking care of exc...
I had my windows replaced in 2008 and the panes were guaranteed for 10 years. In 2018, just on time, several of my windows started to show moisture inside the panes (the vacuum seal failed). Tod...
When building a legal basement apartment in Ontario..In terms of 1hr fire separated utility rooms. Code reads 'fuel-fired' appliances...does that mean electric hot water tanks do not require the fire se...
I live in Montreal and have architect plans and city permits to add an extension on the back of my 2 bedroom post war bungalow that includes digging out the basement. When we originally planned all this prices ...
Is there a government agency to contact for this?...
Strata requires a IIC 63 sound rating for floor. How is this calculated? This condo complex has concrete floors with carpet. My client wants tile and the strata wants insurance that it will meet the IIC...
Hey there I do home renovations been in business for a few years now but last year I felt like i took a bit of a hit due to the increase in cost of materials so im kinda of doing a revamp this year and im wonde...
Hi guys. I want to cut a new window in my basement. There is electric panel on perpendicular wall about 1 feet away. I live in Ontario. Does the code say anything about the minimum distance from the panel to th...
We are located in Prince Edward County. We need to add living space but are restricted in the size of the addition we can add as well as the placement of our well and septic make it challenging. What is involve...
I am an Italian man who is currently on a work trip to Toronto, I work for an Italian company that builds concrete mixer plants as an industrial electrician. I have been performing this task for about a yea...
Hello, I wish to build two bedrooms in my basement. Presently it is unfinished. Where one bedroom needs to go the present electrical panel will be in that room. Am I allowed to leave it? Or do I nee...
I have water coming in from the driveway area through a crack in the foundation. What do I need to do? My property is in Hamilton, Ontario....