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Is it ok to dig down 3 feet deep for the deck post in Ontario? Because there’s rock underneath the location for the deck post and can’t dig down any further. ...
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April 26, 2023
Cost per sq ft to remove patio interlock, add limestone to level and replace the interlock....
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April 26, 2023
I am wondering what the approx cost per sqf is to build a 2nd storey addition. The house is 750 sqf total. Looking to add 3 bedrooms and a washroom. Any questions, let me know....
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April 26, 2023
I am looking to remove cabinets and quartz countertops in a kitchen. Is it possible to have the quartz reinstalled on these same cabinets in another kitchen? ...
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May 11, 2023
This exposed insulation is in my master bedroom. Is this a concern? It is near a vent that blows air. ...
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April 14, 2023
Hello. I'm a student at NAIT. I would like to know the steps it takes to build a house and a quote. Thank you...
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April 14, 2023
Renovating on a Budget: seeking creative kitchen ideas! How can I incorporate portable appliances and reusable items to create a budget-friendly kitchen makeover?...
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April 11, 2023
Hi, I have hydronic in floor heating in my basement bathroom. concrete floors. looking to move a toilet drain. Is it possible to break the cement and move the drain? or is it too big a risk to try? ...
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April 11, 2023
I'm thinking about starting a business that gets job sites started, we would be having locates done, install mud mats, provide security fence for sale or rent ( temporary chain link or tempo...
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April 12, 2023
Where in Mississauga can a homeowner get a roll or two of mastic backed foil tape?...
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April 4, 2023
If I have a Toronto General Contractors Licence and wish to operate in Mississauga, would I need a Mississauga General Contractors licence? If so, where do I apply? I see info regarding getting...
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March 30, 2023
Looking to talk with someone on breaking a renovation contract with a customer. Things have gotten out of hand and I do not want to finish the job. Is there anyone willing to email me about this? ...
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March 29, 2023
What is the minimum distance acceptable between the (copper) water pipes and an electrical service panel installed on the same wall ? Any difference if the pipes are above or bellow the service pan...
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April 7, 2023
I want to relocate the entry electrical service panel in the basement under the stairs. I have min 1m wide and 1 min deep clearance in front of the place, but only 1.7m height (from the floor to the to...
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March 28, 2023
We are moving some plumbing in a kitchen renovation in Ottawa. Online investigation suggests that we can apply for a "plumbing permit" but I cannot find such an animal anywhere on the City of Ottawa ...
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April 3, 2023
We are planning to build a basement suite where a window currently exists that conforms to all egress window size stipulations as far as sliding pane size, minimum opening requirements as well as window wel...
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March 24, 2023
Hello I am new in construction Wanted to know where all contractors get the doors , kitchen cabinets,countertops and trims in Brampton, Toronto Mississauga area...
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March 24, 2023
A permit would be required but are there other rules?. There would be no stove....
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March 24, 2023
I would like some more knowledge on this section of the ontario building code as it relates to seasonal dwellings, I have questions about permits and what is required etc. ...
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March 22, 2023