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Flooring change

I want to know the cost for changing flooring from carpets to Ceramic for approx. 700 sq.feet. The cost should include removing of the carpet, the cost of labors, the cost of all required materials incl...

Number of Responses 4 Date of Last Post August 16, 2012
Want to install mini split heat pump

I have been looking at installing a mini split heat pump and having a great deal of difficulty with the quotes I am hearing. I can buy the unit I want in Canada from a place in BC. The system consists of the ...

Number of Responses 12 Date of Last Post October 4, 2014
How do I build my home off the grid on raw land

I'd like to build my home on some land I have in a rural area. The closest power is about 5 kilometres away and it will cost me about $50,000 to bring power to the land. Realising the strains ...

Number of Responses 5 Date of Last Post January 27, 2013
Residential Framing

What are acceptable Unit Rate Costs for: Wall Framing Exterior Wall framing Interior Floor framing c/w sheathing and rim In both cases materials and consumables are supplied by Owner. R, ...

Number of Responses 1 Date of Last Post August 9, 2012
Bathroom fan installation

How much would it cost to install a bathroom fan either on the ceiling or on the outside wall? In other words, which one is better between through the attic-suffice and through a wall? Also&...

Number of Responses 4 Date of Last Post August 6, 2012
Cost for entrance way:

In the range of what pricing should I expect to be charged for a poured concrete pad and stairs to the front entrance of my house? Pad will be roughly 10ft. x 13ft. standard 4" thick, with 5 st...

Number of Responses 2 Date of Last Post August 3, 2012
Addition

We wish to build a single room addition on our house. I would like to know the current ballpark figure in terms of dollars per square foot....

Number of Responses 6 Date of Last Post August 1, 2012
Cost for a basement to put my mobile home on.

I am looking for some quotes of what it would cost to put a unfinished basement in to put my 900 square foot, 40 year old mobile home on. Is there a general calculation of cost per square foot for concrete ...

Number of Responses 0 Date of Last Post July 29, 2012
Walk out basement vs combination walk-out and crawl space

Would like to know the cost of a 8 ft or 9ft high full basement for 963 sf versus a walk-out basement costs? Also idea of cost for a combination walk-out and crawl space. Thanks. ...

Number of Responses 0 Date of Last Post July 27, 2012
Mold removal

Small patch of black mold behind the old freezer, had it removed. Can we do it ourselves. Money is short. Is this really expensive?...

Number of Responses 6 Date of Last Post March 8, 2013
Roofing

My husband works for a company that only has two employees. Just recently he was told that there was no longer an hourly rate for the roofing that they do. They're going to now be paid by the bundle......

Number of Responses 2 Date of Last Post July 27, 2012
Looking to add-on to a 1,000 sq foot bi-level - costs involved?

Would like to look at adding onto a 1000 sq ft bi-level, adding on another 900 or so sq ft. What are the costs involved and how long would construction take? Is there additional costs for permits and ...

Number of Responses 1 Date of Last Post July 27, 2012
Cut new basement window size 22"W x 42"D

Can you please help me with an average cost that a contractor will quote to cut a basement cement to open up to install a windown + window well as a fire escape route in a basement please. Cost should in...

Number of Responses 2 Date of Last Post July 26, 2012
Deck Cost

Curious what would be a reasonable quote on a 16ft X 12ft deck 6ft high with approx 11 stairs would be to build out of pressure treated wood....

Number of Responses 9 Date of Last Post August 16, 2016
How much to rewire an apartment?

Hi there! I live in a 5 and a half apartment with unfinished basement. My electrical wiring is not up to date it is knob and tubing. I wanted to know how much it would cost to get my apartment rewired p...

Number of Responses 2 Date of Last Post July 21, 2012
Deck repair

I have a second floor deck that is 10x15. Two of the 6x6 posts are rotten and one is entirely missing. What would I be looking at in regards to an estimate for having this fixed?...

Number of Responses 4 Date of Last Post July 25, 2012
From an old bungalow on the water to a stylish home

I hope to buy a bungalow that is approx 42 years old and very dated. We want to perhaps add a loft and update the home with wood floors and to add architectural interest to the home. We would want to make...

Number of Responses 2 Date of Last Post July 17, 2012
Basement addtion with patio on top

I have a project idea that i would like to know if it feasible and cost to extend a basment approximately 15ft X 10ft. This project would include an enclosed a separate staircase leading from a door (si...

Number of Responses 2 Date of Last Post July 17, 2012
What is the cost per square foot to build a new house?

Hi, We are planning on building a new house in the Irishtown N.-B. area next year and were wondering the costs per square footage for low, med. high end? We have a plan made for a 2600 square...

Number of Responses 4 Date of Last Post August 1, 2015
Basement windows...

Thinking of DIY basement, but first off, I want to have the windows replaced to make it up to code to be able to add extra bedroom. First question, what the windows size up to code? And of...

Number of Responses 2 Date of Last Post July 16, 2012
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