I know some great architects in the ft. green / clinton hill / bed sty hoods. Feel free to email me if you want more info. tmartin@wedesign-nyc.com

Posted by: triciaely at August 27, 2009 10:03 PM in response to Converting B'stone Into Condo

We have had great success with donato plumbing on 4th ave. in bk

Posted by: triciaely at August 27, 2009 9:56 PM in response to Plumber for Sprinkler Inspection

why are you not using an architect?
You need an architect and/or GC who can help you pull permits and such. If you are interested in more information you can email me at tmartin@wedesign-nyc.com we are a design build firm working in the tri-state area and are very interested in getting more involved with green energy projects.

Good luck,
Tricia

Posted by: triciaely at August 27, 2009 9:42 PM in response to Energy Advisor?

We are a design build firm and would be happy to give you a bid for your kitchen. Because we design and build our prices are often less than hiring a designer and a contractor. As far the economy is concerned, we all want to be competitive. We give the lowest cost we can while still paying the bills, paying insurance, etc. Most costs have NOT come down, so we live with a little less because we don't have as much work. You can email me at tmartin@wedesign-nyc.com if you are interested.

Good luck!

Posted by: triciaely at August 27, 2009 9:31 PM in response to Reno Prices Down?

I am an owner of a design/build firm in Brooklyn and this is extremely high. We are not painters but if you are interested in some names feel free to email me at tmartin@wedesign-nyc.com

Perhaps we can help you get a lower quote.

Cheers,
Tricia

Posted by: triciaely at August 27, 2009 9:18 PM in response to Skim Coating

Hi!
As many of the comments above suggest - there are many routes for you to take. My husband and I are a design/build company in Brooklyn and could give you a price for a package deal that could save you money on hiring an architect / contractor separately.

Feel free to contact us at the information below:

Tricia Martin
347-236-0142
tmartin@wedesign-nyc.com

www.wedesign-nyc.com

Posted by: triciaely at June 22, 2009 9:37 AM in response to Architect/Contractor Overlap

Hi,
We are a Design Build Firm in Clinton Hill. We may be able to help you. Please call us at 347-236-0142 or email at the address below:

Tricia Martin, Partner
tmartin@wedesign-nyc.com

Posted by: triciaely at June 22, 2009 9:26 AM in response to ISO Architect - plans complete

Be careful what you wish for!!! While avoiding awful, out of scale building and developments is a good thing - once your district is landmark all home owners will be very limited to what they can do with their homes...keep in mind that there is great design out there that marries "old and new." Well, new and innovative, including the use of sustainable, green products may be not be allowed. And, for those of you are thinking of creating a roof deck and bulk head one day - BEWARE...it just cost a client of ours over 6000.00 in consultant fees and serious butchering of the design not to mention 3 months of time to get it approved...

Posted by: triciaely at June 22, 2009 9:19 AM in response to Crown Heights Historic District

I forgot to mention that we did this exact renovation on our own house four years ago and are very familiar with the process (design and construction).

Thanks,
Tricia

Posted by: triciaely at June 22, 2009 9:13 AM in response to architect recommendations

We are a design / build firm and happy to work in Queens. Please feel free to call me at 347-236-0142.

Tricia Martin, Partner
tmartin@wedesign-nyc.com

Posted by: triciaely at June 22, 2009 9:11 AM in response to architect recommendations

stop stealing my business Denton! I would do it for 40! :o)

Posted by: Kensingtonian at August 27, 2009 9:34 PM in response to Skim Coating

I will subcontract it for 35K

Posted by: bobjohn at August 27, 2009 10:24 PM in response to Skim Coating

This quote seems to be too high. I suggest you get a different quote, at least 3 more. nd definitely recommend you call Innovation Construction 718-666-7679 they are licensed and insured to work with.

Posted by: Micheal_37 at August 27, 2009 11:18 PM in response to Skim Coating

Pretty much anybody can skim coat and paint.

Walk around Chinatown and take some numbers off vans or from construction guys at work.

You probably could get a decent job and spend less than 20k.

Posted by: IronBalls at August 28, 2009 12:46 AM in response to Skim Coating

60K??? Please tell me you added a zero. In response to your comment about the workers "needing to be licensed," I would say "YES" and "NO." Painting (and what is this but glorified repairs and painting) doesn't generally require an alteration/renovation request for most buildings, so probably no-one will check. What did P.T. Barnum say? (And people wonder why contractors often get a bad name?????)

Posted by: Minmin at August 28, 2009 6:58 AM in response to Skim Coating

I have some good skim coaters, if you are interested I can be reached on my cell (917) 573-3304

The quote you received is extremely high!

Posted by: alrosariojr at August 28, 2009 9:06 AM in response to Skim Coating

Good Morning, I am a painter contractor and do most of my work to Starbucks Coffee, If you need a quote, please feel free to call at 347 234-3597.
It takes a lot of skills to do a skim coating, Be very carefull whu you choose.
Thank You and God bless You
Martin Barazorda
Inti Interior Finish.com

Posted by: Inti at August 28, 2009 9:31 AM in response to Skim Coating

We paid half of that to skim and paint the interior of an entire ROWHOUSE, including skimming some original plaster walls that were all but falling down. Way high quote. Is this a firm that specializes in commercial work and has no idea how to price residential?

Posted by: zeebee_in_bklyn at August 28, 2009 11:58 AM in response to Skim Coating

That's insanely high. But I don't believe "pretty much anybody can skim coat and paint." Skim coating definitely takes experience and good technique--get someone who can provide great references and/or show you a completed job.

Posted by: tinarina at August 28, 2009 12:00 PM in response to Skim Coating

Our three-story row house, done over time with two different contractors, cost way less than $10k to skim coat and paint over new sheetrock.

The most recent job was about $800 to skimcoat (not paint) a 300sf hallway, ceiling and walls. They did a fantastic job.

Posted by: WBer at August 28, 2009 12:33 PM in response to Skim Coating