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reupjosh
in Construction 11 years and 6 months ago
Roofer Recommendations
Hey all. We have a small leak in our roof and was wondering if anyone can recommend a quality contractor / roofer for this job……
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ejalbk
in Construction 11 years and 5 months ago
Waterproofing Exposed Exterior Side Party Wall?
We have a large exposed side wall that is leaking. The leak is not bad in the sense of visible water actually coming through, but…
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mpcmpc
in Construction 11 years and 5 months ago
Getting permits when you have un-permitted work.
I very much want to invest in solar hot water and electrical. I know the financial pay off is not large, but we get good…
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victor
in Construction 11 years and 8 months ago
Need contractor recommendations - opening rear wall
Hello all, I’m looking for a contractor that can pull off a small but structural project. I already have an architect, engineer and approved drawings.…
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skylightseeker
in Construction 11 years and 5 months ago
Steel Deck
We are completing a renovation in the next few weeks and wanted to ask about other folks’ experience with steel decks. Having previously lived in…
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karolnyc
in Construction 11 years and 8 months ago
Do I need a contractor or a handyman?
We’re close to closing on a place which needs some work but nothing major. The biggest thing it needs is floor work (sanding and refinishing)…
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reupjosh
in Construction 11 years and 6 months ago
Roofer Recommendations
Hey all. We have a small leak in our roof and was wondering if anyone can recommend a quality contractor / roofer for this job……
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allyslope
in Construction 11 years and 6 months ago
Removing very old dry grout chunks
My GC finish tiling the bathroom in Sept. I just moved in and used the shower for the first time tonight and noticed a lot…
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allyslope
in Construction 11 years and 6 months ago
Removing very old dry grout chunks
My GC finish tiling the bathroom in Sept. I just moved in and used the shower for the first time tonight and noticed a lot…
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maxwellimus
in Construction 11 years and 7 months ago
Sound Isolation - Wall Contractor
Hi Everyone – I am looking to beef up my wall between my neighbor that is approximately 20’Wx10’H. I’m planning on doing a double layer…
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ktrp
in Construction 11 years and 6 months ago
Basement Storage Units
We have storage units in our basement for each unit in our small building. We need to find a contractor who will reconfigure the space.…
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brooklyncove
in Construction 11 years and 6 months ago
Frame house renovation in Canarsie
I’m thinking of purchasing a small 1224sqft single family home in good condition. Is there a ball park per square foot construction estimate for the…
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bootsbar
in Construction 11 years and 6 months ago
new flat roof advice
after years of procrastination this crazy winter is forcing us to deal with our old roof. its a flat roof on a 2 family brick…
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brooklynnative78
in Construction 11 years and 6 months ago
wine cellar
anyone have a rec for a contractor with experience building wine cellars in brooklyn?
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brooklynnative78
in Construction 11 years and 6 months ago
wine cellar
anyone have a rec for a contractor with experience building wine cellars in brooklyn?
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maxwellimus
in Construction 11 years and 7 months ago
Sound Isolation - Wall Contractor
Hi Everyone – I am looking to beef up my wall between my neighbor that is approximately 20’Wx10’H. I’m planning on doing a double layer…
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neilbenezra
in Construction 11 years and 8 months ago
Structural contractor or GC
I’m looking for a structural contractor or a general GC with a crew to work on a barebones 3 story renovation project. Any recommendations?
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mpcmpc
in Construction 11 years and 7 months ago
Green demolition services needed.
Can anyone reccomend a dumping location or a pickup service for an ecologically friendly demolition? Our home is in Greenpoint Brooklyn. My architect redid his…
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mpcmpc
in Construction 11 years and 7 months ago
Green demolition services needed.
Can anyone reccomend a dumping location or a pickup service for an ecologically friendly demolition? Our home is in Greenpoint Brooklyn. My architect redid his…
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karolnyc
in Construction 11 years and 7 months ago
Putting in a loft, approx cost question
Does anyone have an approximate figure how much it would cost to build a loft like this one (http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/before-after-from-ceiling-space-to-playing-space-183004) over a staircase? I think it’s…
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