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Can a contractor file a lien without having a written/signed contract?...
Hello, What constitutes "rough grading", and what should it look like along the front of a house that had exterior waterproofing done recently? Also, as the earth naturally compacts&...
Is there a required height for a chimney on a bungalow in Scarborough?...
What are demolition costs for a 1959 build in ground basement house, 1000' each level, main floor and basement. Likely to be asbestos....
We have a bit of a disconnect between how a part of the project would be split between the carpenter and the painter. The carpenter just built a portico for us, and did NOT caulk / seal all the trim ...
I want to purchase an Onyx shower base. The tallest profile they have is 4.5 inches. Because the old shower base was embedded in this concrete plaster wall, some of the wall broke off in removal. The highes...
How much to stain and pressure wash a fence?...
Wondering what the average cost of pressure treated fence 85 linear feet would cost?...
Have older home which has 2 wire no ground on some of the plugs. How can this be fixed so the home can pass an inspection in Ontario without rewiring?...
So I have a contract that specifically stated "remove old roofing material to bare wood." The workers refused because it was too hard and taking too long. (They were stuck to the ice and water)....
I have a house built in 1960 with a un-heated garage. The 3 of the garage exterior walls are in brick attached to 2x4 structure with nails. So in order it looks like the following: bricks, air gap,...
Located in Airdrie Alberta, Canada. I'm running a circuit out for a hot tub and all is good except for where the disconnect is going to be. Attached a picture. In the vicinity is a window, a ...
Is it possible to spray foam insulation (about 1") and then put R22 or so, batting on top of that? We would do this only for exterior walls. The walls are concrete blocks....
Using a pressure washer. What psi output is needed to remove paint spots from a concrete slab?...
We have a little moisture coming in from the basement floor and we want to seal it before finishing the basement. Is the Blueskin product (the one you paint on) a good solution or is it just for exterio...
I've been reading a lot about this before I start... I have a small room that has 3 sides interior walls and one cinder block partially underground wall (can look out window to garden). I'll h...
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....
I have a room where the walls are covered with 100s of thumb tack holes. What's the best way to repair these walls?...
Hello, I have a 2 year old home. There is a water penetration during heavy rain in the garage. Some water drips from the ceiling causing puffy area on the OSB sheathing and some water seems to come out ...
What is the cost for insulated skirting on a mobile home in Alberta?...