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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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November 13, 2016
I presently have a wood front staircase with seven steps 6 feet wide. There are four stringers supporting the steps and aluminum railings on each side. I want to update to exposed concrete precast treads, b...
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February 26, 2017
I am in my early 20s with little experience in this industry. I have plans in my head to design and build homes. I own a successful roofing company and make enough money to get a sizeable loan to start building...
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November 8, 2016
What should I do if my contractor has completed work that is not up to my standard? The painting is off in several areas, mudding was very visible still and left a lot of dust in the house. Advice?...
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February 1, 2017
How much does it cost to develop a legal basement suite in Edmonton? Require 2 windows cut out, another furnace, sound proof the ceiling using quiet rock and sound channel, need bathroom plu...
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November 6, 2016
Looking at doing some renos in the New Year and trying to get an idea of cost. Bathroom reno: Bathroom size - 69 sq ft Re-tiling floor - 22 sq ft Removing wall tile and installing new walls (no...
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November 8, 2016
I am looking for an estimate of backyard porch with roof. Porch will be attached to the 2 story house on the long side. - 20' x 7' - foundation needed - hip roof preferred (lean to roof is sec...
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November 4, 2016
We currently have laminate floors in our second floor. I'd like to have them replaced and make sure they're not squeaky. Roughly 465 sq ft. We also have an unsafe/loose railing above the stairs ...
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November 7, 2016
We have walls along our upstairs to downstairs hallway that I would love to remove. It's in aVictorian house so is currently lathe & plaster. I would like to put new walls up afterwards. No paint necessa...
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November 4, 2016
I'm getting centipedes in my basement. How can I effectively kill them, without stepping on them? Also, how can I prevent them from coming inside? Any help to eliminate these CREEPY cr...
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November 3, 2016
Would like to know the average cost of adding a new porch to my 1100 sq ft bungalow....
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November 3, 2016
I am doing some research and wondering if there is a commission or regulatory body that governs independent contractors. Appreciate any assistance. Thanks...
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November 3, 2016
We're thinking of putting an addition on our home (detached, 2 story in Toronto, Canada) and are wondering what a reasonable budget would be. Second story only, above existing first floo...
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November 2, 2016
Hi all, I am looking for a rough estimate to partition off a laundry space and cut a doorway in a wall so a suite has a private laundry and no access to the main house. I am attaching the original fl...
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November 2, 2016
Hi all, We are looking at purchasing a house that has a suite and is still on 100amp electric. What would our cost be (roughly) to upgrade? House is 2280sq ft in total (240 of that is...
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November 3, 2016
So I just finished framing a basement for a customer and did not know they are going to have it inspected. I'm just wondering what they look for in an inspection. All my studs were 16OC, sill gasket...
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November 2, 2016
My house is detached on a 30x120 ft lot. I would like to build a 2 storey rear addition ~17x15 ft. It has a private driveway and side access that a small bobcat could access. The main floor will be a den and 2n...
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November 2, 2016
My weeping tile discharges excess water from the basement foundation to my backyard. The yard slopes down near the last 4-5 feet of the pipe so it is only shallowly covered by the soil in that area. That area i...
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November 2, 2016
I plan to install a cover/awning above my front entrance door. The cover/awning is readily made, shown on following link. http://www.palramapplications.com/palram/product/...
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November 2, 2016
My roofer will be fixing the ridge vent he installed. Slots he cut are too wide .(installation manual calls for 3/4" on each side only). He is talking about replacing/adding 3" plywoo...
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November 2, 2016