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Looking for approximate costs for trimming out and finishing a new home with 8 single doors. 3 pocket doors, 6 double door closets, 7 1/4 baseboard, 11 windows that average 4x5ft. Trim is 4 1...
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March 11, 2018
So we are looking to sell our 13 year old townhouse. We are only the 2nd owners, been here 5 years, and want to know what I should have someone look at before listing? I want to make sure we pass in...
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March 13, 2018
What would the average cost be for a 1200 sq ft house, basement and garage. I have no idea how to begin but would be nice to know what the cost may be. the lots is just short of 1/2 ace and the land ...
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March 13, 2018
What is the approximate cost to have a 10' x 13' deck with railings and a 2-3 step staircase installed? I'm leaning towards using vinyl, but don't know the difference in price from the s...
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March 13, 2018
What would a average price be to do the following - Permits and drawings - Remove existing 320 S.F concrete floor. - Put in footings/foundation - Frame/sheathing/vinyl siding - 2 Man doors and ...
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March 8, 2018
My company specializes in asphalt shingles, but we've been offered a job involving cedar shakes. One of my employees has installed them before, but I'm not sure what to charge the builder, o...
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March 8, 2018
I would like to know an estimated cost of adding a 3 piece bathroom which would require a dormer window in a 1.5 store house. Upstairs has 2 bedroom and bathroom with go in between. Dormer is at front of the ho...
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March 8, 2018
We would like to get a garage built, How much would a 22 x 30 garage cost. We would want a concrete foundation, a double automatic garage door, electrical, 3 windows and a man door. No insulat...
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December 10, 2018
Purchased a property late November. It appears as the rafters are not supported properly, large crack in cement floor. Now notice the read wall is bowing outwards. Wondering what could be the cause and the ...
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March 6, 2018
The cold water knob (an old fashioned style of separate cold and hot water knobs) in the shower does not turn, even after the knob was replaced two times, it worked for a while, and doesn...
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March 6, 2018
I installed a laminate floor over a damaged wood floor. The laminate have a backing material on it. The floor is beginning to separate at the seams and I suspect that is sliding on the wood floor. I am going ...
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March 9, 2018
My plumbing backed up to my main floor laundry and kitchen sink in December. I called a plumber to fix it and he replaced a bunch of pipes that he said were clogged, rented a snake and charged $603. Fo...
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March 7, 2018
Looking to hire a project management company for a large scale residential interior refurbishment project. Looking for feedback from contractors who have had experience dealing with 1 or more project managem...
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March 8, 2018
We are looking at bringing up to date 87 townhouses and 30 apartments over a 4 year period. We will be hiring a project management company to handle the work. The work will involve; flooring, kitchens...
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March 7, 2018
I live in a 4 level Back split home. I am looking to gain two more bedrooms and a bathroom roughed in downstairs. I would like options and cost proposals, as to how much this may cost. https:/&#...
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March 5, 2018
I have a picture of my brother's house and he says he has had water in his basement recently. His house was built in 1890 and has a brick foundation. Here's a photo of one of the walls:...
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March 6, 2018
We are thinking of having our basement waterproofed from the exterior when we replace our driveway and back stairs. The house is a 1950s bungalow approx. 25 x 40 ft. I am looking for a "ball park" figur...
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March 4, 2018
Looking for approx. sq.ft. cost for ceramic tile installation (labour only). Roughly 500 sq. ft. - bathrooms and entryway of a new build in the Burlington, Ontario area...
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March 5, 2018
The bathroom is approximately 81 square feet. I need the following work done: Demolition and removal of: tub, shower, toilet, double vanity, tile flooring, drywall. Move plumb...
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March 4, 2018
We were demolishing original panelling in basement and found mold on drywall, does insurance cover it or are we on our own ...
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March 4, 2018