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What steps do I need? Who do I hire? What engineering do I need? And what might be the cost? The wall is about 8 feet. Only looking for ideas. ...
How much for wood framing walls, 10 feet high, in the Toronto area?...
Generally what would I need to budget to upgrade a 100 amp panel to a 200 amp?...
Hi all, I am wondering what to expect to pay to have a bathroom roughed in in a basement in Winnipeg. It would require some jackhamering of the concrete an approximate distance of 10 feet to the main dr...
Hello, I am looking for information on framing rates. Could anybody please tell me what to expect for labor either by the sqft or by the hour to do framing? I would provide materials. Thank you i...
I would like to find out what kind of extension I could put onto the back of my bungalow for a budget of $100,000. I am not looking for high end, but good finishes. Only looking for ideas right n...
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....
How much would it cost to make a room in a tandem garage with carpet and door? The size of the room is going to be 12*12 feet. The floor is going to be carpet. Garage already has drywall and insulation. ...
We first noticed a leak down in our mud/laundry room ceiling and traced it back to our ensuite bathroom. Through the process of elimination, we are fairly certain the leak is a result of problematic/...
Looking to remove 1000 sqft of stucco ceiling. What is the cost per sqft?...
I need my entire main floor tile removed - ceramic with a thin layer of concrete finish on it. What is the safest method of removal guaranteeing my kitchen granite will not be damaged?...
Hello, I am building a deck, 250 sq ft with no railings and stairs or anything, just a simple n plain deck, basically 2 feet above the ground so it's level to the backyard door. Can ...
How much can you charge for painting stucco walls outside in BC, Canada? Thanks, Norbert...
We are looking to increase the space on our cottage in Simcoe County and were trying to figure out if we should raise it and add a basement... t currently has a 4 foot crawl space. Or if we should just add on a...
Hi guys, How much extra would you charge for 17th floor reno compare to a house? It's a complete 1800 sq/ft tear down that I would estimate around $70.000 if that would be house or semi...
Labour cost to install acrylic tub surround?...
Are the basement stairway walls considered part of the main floor? My understanding is that the entry going into the basement is considered part of the basement and not the main level....
Labour only cost to install a 11x 21' deck, free standing on 3 beams 2' off grade including a small 3 x 7' stoop 2 steps high on top of deck to access a door. Also want to install 20' of woo...
I have just purchased a resale home. The owner installed a new cedar deck in late fall, but did not complete the construction - so it is currently not to code. The deck is over 24" in height and has no ...