Bathroom Reno - any contractor recos?

Thanks for the advice, Ysabelle, I will keep this in mind!

Posted by: Kitka at March 17, 2008 10:31 PM in response to Bathroom Reno - any contractor recos?

i've been working with the co-op, and they've outlined areas where people need to be insured and licensed. I received a good reco on a tile guy from a friend, but still need someone to help demo the bathroom.

i am looking for real help here, so please don't fight on this post. trying to find help when you're unconnected to the contracting world is exhausting enough.

cheers.

Posted by: Kitka at March 18, 2008 9:54 AM in response to Bathroom Reno - any contractor recos?

Ysabelle...are you kidding he was talking about replacing tile? You are giving really bad advice here.....ridiculous.

OP...don't listen to her for a tile replacement job..

Posted by: guest at March 18, 2008 12:01 AM in response to Bathroom Reno - any contractor recos?

Ysabelle? Is not even her real name. she just some old crow who has nothing to do but blog
GET A LIFE!

Posted by: guest at March 18, 2008 2:11 AM in response to Bathroom Reno - any contractor recos?

Disagree partially with 12:01.

Even replacing tile in many co-ops (including mine) require a NYC licensed and insured contractor.

Check if your co-op/condo board has any of these requirements. If not, you can find anyone off the street (though this doesn't mean you should). You don't want to get off on the wrong foot.

Posted by: guest at March 18, 2008 9:45 AM in response to Bathroom Reno - any contractor recos?

i've been working with the co-op, and they've outlined areas where people need to be insured and licensed. I received a good reco on a tile guy from a friend, but still need someone to help demo the bathroom.

i am looking for real help here, so please don't fight on this post. trying to find help when you're unconnected to the contracting world is exhausting enough.

cheers.

Posted by: Kitka at March 18, 2008 9:54 AM in response to Bathroom Reno - any contractor recos?

Listen
You have to get the right person so its good that Y told u who to stay away from. Tiling is not just about slapping tiles on. I can tell u my horror story but I won't. Get some one with a good reccomendation.
Good luck check in the archives... By the way the worker I got to retify the situation wasn't licensed.

Cheers K
PC

Posted by: guest at March 18, 2008 3:49 PM in response to Bathroom Reno - any contractor recos?

The bathroom renovation might involve a little more than removing wall and floor tile.

If the job is done properly the toilet might have to be disconnected from the floor and the sink might have to be disconnected with the removal of the vanity.

If there is one.

Hopefully you have a shut off valve behind the toilet.

You might also have hot and cold water shut off valves behind the sink.

This is just a suggestion....... try to get a list of tile contractors from a local tile store or if your super is not a flake but a decent sort of guy maybe he will do it for you. Just ask him nicely.

Posted by: Ysabelle at March 18, 2008 4:52 PM in response to Bathroom Reno - any contractor recos?

Again Ysabelle please find a man and get laid or something. I am willing to start a fund to hire a man for you (it probably going to be steep however). As usual the old bat is talking about a subject about which she knows nothing. You will only get insurance certificates AFTER a contract has been signed but BEFORE starting the work. Why give you a certificate for no $ so you can then hire some unlicensed schmuck. Contractors are required to have their license# only on their letterhead or advertizing (business cards etc.), they don't carry the physical license with them.
O.P. just to let you know speed and reasonable price don't usually go together, you are setting yourself up to be disappointed. Want the job done? Speed/done right=top $ penalty/bonus contract clauses.

Posted by: guest at March 18, 2008 9:45 PM in response to Bathroom Reno - any contractor recos?

To guest 9;45pm
you should improve your reading skill and learn comprehension.

i stated a copy of a liability policy which contractors have due to prior jobs.

If a contractor has a lisence he will carry it with him maybe in his wallet. It is the size of a credit card.
By the way the liscence has a photo on it

To the op if you have any questions about the lisence please call department of consumer affairs.

They issue the lisence.

Posted by: Ysabelle at March 19, 2008 12:34 AM in response to Bathroom Reno - any contractor recos?

To guest 9;45pm
Stop giving everybody on this board agita.

Posted by: Ysabelle at March 19, 2008 12:55 AM in response to Bathroom Reno - any contractor recos?

I've recommended this guy before because he is licensed, honest, has a skilled crew who are efficient and clean and do all jobs.

Esar construction inc.
917-582-5785
718-322-5343

Posted by: guest at March 19, 2008 1:10 PM in response to Bathroom Reno - any contractor recos?