Home Improvements

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 ...

2 April 10, 2016

How much can you charge for painting stucco walls outside in BC, Canada? Thanks, Norbert...

1 April 10, 2016

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...

2 April 9, 2016

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...

2 April 8, 2016

Labour cost to install acrylic tub surround?...

0 April 7, 2016

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....

5 April 10, 2016

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...

2 April 10, 2016

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 ...

16 October 21, 2016

My basement was flooded (dried now). I only want to know the estimate including the tearing....

5 April 6, 2016

I would like to remove a 2 inch piece of wood above 31 inch door frame. This was an old exterior foundation wall prior to a house extension. There is a crack in the foundation above the door. Would removing the...

10 April 5, 2016

Hey guys, Anyone know what the labour cost of James hardie products runs at? Looking to get a good idea of cost....

3 April 2, 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....

6 April 5, 2016

My apartment building in Toronto recently had a flood that damaged one of our units... the original construction was plaster and lathe. The contractor that was brought in to repair the apartment ripped out ...

4 April 4, 2016

The house is 100 years old. We dug the ground outside to reveal the wall to waterproof but it turned out there is only like a foot or two of flagstone acting as a footing to hold the house up (meaning there...

6 April 5, 2016

What is the average cost of total bathroom in basement?...

9 April 19, 2016

Painting staircase. I have a 3 storey town home. Have to paint 3 sets of stairs. Approx 80 spindles. 40 treds 44 risers 50ft hand rail stringers on the 1 side carpet was removed existing is stained all brown on...

6 April 6, 2016

I'm a local contractor myself looking for an experienced waterproofing expert who has a moment to chat via the phone to help me on a issue. Post a reply if you can help and I'll msg you....

9 April 3, 2016

The house is over 100 years old. There is a wall in the basement with water seepage. There is no foundation on the outside of the house as its sitting on a couple feet of rounded stones and then on dirt and und...

7 April 4, 2016

Hello, I'm building a a two story extension with some minor renovations to existing. I have been quoted 12.50 per square foot (labour). From what I can find this seems unreasonably high. I...

3 April 2, 2016

I would love to finish my basement in the next 3 months. It's a new build but have been told that if anything were to happen it would void my terrion warranty. The house has been up for almost a year now. W...

4 April 1, 2016