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How much would something like this cost?...

2 June 16, 2014

We are considering adding on to our basement-less bungalow and would like an approx. cost....

2 June 23, 2014

When we purchased the house, the previous owner left us with an automatic garage door opening system (mint in box). However, he never actually installed it. How much would it cost to have a ...

0 May 22, 2014

Hi, I'll be moving soon into a detached house in Mississauga. I'm interested in getting a side entrance built, preferably with a permit. The exterior side wall is brick. The side entrance do...

0 May 8, 2014

How much does it cost to prepare and install 6 lvl beams? 2 24 foot beams and other 4 20 foot beams?...

2 May 4, 2014

I am building a new home in the Edmonton area and am wondering what a good rule of thumb is to use for budgeting interior painting. All ceilings will be flat paint, trims and doors are paintable wood...

0 May 1, 2014

I am building a piece onto my cottage and I want to use Insulated Concrete Forms on the foundation. I am curious what a decent price is for this material. Also, where is the best place to buy something like...

2 April 25, 2014

What is a reasonable rate for paving a driveway in Mississauga? 3 cars long and 2 wide. Remove all old driveway. Level out for better drainage from home. Add flashing against home, etc. Is there...

4 April 25, 2014

I'll make different changes in my house. I am working with various trades. I'm curious to know the price per sq.ft on wood framing, steel framing, drywall, mudding and paint? What...

36 April 26, 2016

I would like to get into the insulation business, specifically blown in fiberglass. What are some realistic prices here in the Kitchener-Waterloo area that contractors are charging home owners vs. home buil...

0 March 25, 2014

How much would something like this cost? Floor to ceiling brick fireplace - approx. 6 ft. wide with "step" approx. 16 in. X 6 in. running full width. I would like to modernize the fireplace, p...

2 March 25, 2014

Includes ensuite and walkin closet, 2 windows and the basement is dug out and left unfinished but heated for storage. Includes ensuite and walkin closet. There would be 2 windows....

5 May 20, 2014

How much would something like this cost? I found this image in photo gallery here and really, really love the layout of this kitchen - from the floors to the ceiling. We're at the beginning stages o...

11 April 19, 2014

Here is the scenario. The carpet and the wooden vanity in the bathroom have to be replaced in the bathroom after a sewage backup. Approximately what cost should I expect to pay to have the American Standard...

1 March 30, 2014

I'm doing a new house wiring and got a contractor to come see and they told me that it would cost 4$ a sq ft plus pot lights are extra. I'm wondering if thats high or low?...

2 March 3, 2014

I have a 2nd baby coming soon. I have a thousand square foot bungalow in Kitchener. 3 Bedrooms on main floor, but the middle one has a sliding door to the deck. I want to add a small 100 square foot ad...

3 March 12, 2014

I would like to know what is the going rate to paint per sq ft and what is the going rate per linear ft for baseboard/doors/trim in Ontario? Thanks...

4 March 3, 2014

We have a 100+ year old semi in Roncesvalles and we would like to do a major renovation. Although not a complete "gut" job (we already renovated the second floor bedrooms and bathrooms) - i...

2 February 28, 2014

I am starting to plan for a cottage rebuild and would like to know the rough costs of excavating and pouring a foundation for a cottage. Footprint of 34 by 44 with walk out basement (8ft high ceiling&#...

1 February 28, 2014

We have hardwood floors that have been dinged up and scratched and were looking to see how much it would cost to have them refinished. The area is close to 700 sq ft. We are just looking for a rough idea ...

4 January 30, 2017