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My contractor has technically completed the work according to the quote provided, but it's not "finished." There are holes in the wall, exposed lath, jagged dry wall, and other issue...
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March 9, 2017
This is our attic (1600 sqft bungalow). We want to knock down the main wall and open the place up. I believe based on the attic structure that this main wall is load bearing. Can anything be done in...
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March 11, 2017
Ive been told the ESA mandates fused panels to be replaced with breakers prior to a sale. Is this true?...
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March 21, 2017
What is the average going rate to install baseboards and quarter rounds per linear foot without materials in Kitchener, ON? Everything basic....
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March 8, 2017
I am renovating a home, currently removed all drywall in the upper story and a half. Cathedrial, True 2x4 construction, 16" centers. They had craft faced insulation directly against the roof sh...
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May 3, 2017
My basement is leaking but my weeping tiles were done 8 years ago. Can they have failed??...
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March 8, 2017
I was wondering what the current price to hang drywall and finish it to paint ready is in BC? I want to know an approximate market value before hiring a dry wall person to do the work....
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March 8, 2017
How do I price a painting contract in Kamloops, BC and surounding areas?...
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May 16, 2017
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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March 8, 2017
I am always having this question myself, here is the scenario, I want to remove the drywall of one of the rooms, if I am hiring contractor to just simply do this, does he need WSIB and liabilit...
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March 8, 2017
How much approximately to finish a basement about 1700 sq ft, 1 3-piece washroom, 1 bedroom, kitchenette, rest would be open space....
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March 8, 2017
I have an old house that is probably about a hundred years old. The floors are, I think, the original hardwood, and they are not in great shape. Part of the house is also sagging towards the middle;...
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March 7, 2017
What is a price range to put the edging back into the ground? For example: Is there a basic price per foot?...
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March 6, 2017
I would like to know the approx. cost to build a home addition of 500 sq ft vs 1000 sq ft. For 500 sq ft, I would like to extend 250 sq ft from the back of my house for both 1st and 2nd floor. For 1...
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March 6, 2017
A recent home inspection shows there is higher than normal level of moisture found behind stand up shower tiles, at the bottom section of one side. 1) What are the minimal things that needs to be d...
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March 6, 2017
Hi, Our house is probably around 60-70 years old. We're renovating a basement room that currently has wood paneling attached directly to strapping (no studs!). I pulled off a few panels a...
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March 6, 2017
I am in a new home (since Feb 2010) and looking to finish off my basement. My builder has placed insulation (r12) from ceiling to floor (8ft ceiling). The insulation is a roll and cove...
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March 5, 2017
I am thinking about replacing an existing wooden deck with new, approximately 12'x17'. What would it cost to do this?...
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March 9, 2017
Is it possible to convert a single car garage to extra living space without removing the garage door (possibly placing a permanent false wall in front of the garage door on the interior so it still looks li...
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March 5, 2017