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callie17
in General Contractors 12 years ago
Contractor reco for moving door placement and removing closets
I’ve never hired a contractor before so pardon the ignorance! I’m looking for someone to tear out the closets in my Clinton Hill bedroom (we…
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bococagirl
in General Contractors 12 years and 1 month ago
Recommendation for Rahmann Contracting
I know people are frequently looking for reliable and competent contractors from time to time and how difficult it is to find someone good. We…
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anony
in General Contractors 12 years and 1 month ago
Asbestos removal?
I’m having my electrical upgraded in the basement and the contractor said I may have asbestos on my pipes and ConEd may have an issue…
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happycats
in General Contractors 12 years and 1 month ago
Handyman Needed To Install Two Interior Pine Doors
Hi. I am going to be ordering two pine doors soon and looking for a handyman that is experienced with installing interior doors. The doors…
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geezee
in General Contractors 12 years and 1 month ago
ISO 20 X 20 Pavers
Does anybody know where we can find 20×20 pavers in Bkln? We bought an umbrella that needs pavers this size to weight it down, but…
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Sweet-Action
in General Contractors 12 years and 1 month ago
General contractor recommendations for a new parlor kitchen & deck
I know this has been asked before, but looking for some up-to-date recommendations, and perhaps some happy customers who havewnt taken it upon themselves to…
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streaker
in General Contractors 12 years and 1 month ago
Sandy damaged house - seeking recommendation for an honest and skillful general contractor
My family home in Manhattan Beach was devistated by Hurricane Sandy. Lower half of the house requires walls, floors, kitchen installation, etc. Looking for a…
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carlyfreedom
in General Contractors 12 years and 1 month ago
ISO HVAC contractor to vent laundry room for dryer.
I’m looking for a contravor (HVAC, I think?) to vent our laundry room for a dryer. Any recs appreciated. Thanks!
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hawaiismurf
in General Contractors 12 years and 2 months ago
Townhouse renovation costs - Manhattan vs Brooklyn
Hi, I am evaluating a near-gut renovation for a townhouse in Manhattan (all new mechanicals including wiring, HVaC, plumbing, a rear extension, new windows, doors,…
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jeanmarine2
in General Contractors 12 years and 2 months ago
Deciding between contractors for kitchen+deck renovation
I’m interested in feedback as to how to decide between contractors when more than one seems good but each have red flags of one sort…
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Arkady
in General Contractors 12 years and 2 months ago
Real Estate Tax Appeal
Does anyone know which forms have to be filled out for the appeal of a small, rental building? So far I’ve done TC101 & TC…
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sverkat
in General Contractors 12 years and 3 months ago
Full renovation
We are planning on doing a full renovation: plumbing, electrical, install a central A/C, kitchens, bathrooms, floors, windows, etc. But – No new additions, no…
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bedstuytownhouse
in General Contractors 12 years and 4 months ago
Need reco for licensed and insured GC
We are looking for a reco for a lic and ins GC to complete the following: move kitchen from garden to parlor deck off of…
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fortgreener13
in General Contractors 12 years and 4 months ago
cost to enclose a loft area?
Our family is expanding, and we’re going to convert a loft area into a bedroom. The project will require two new walls. One will be…
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hawaiismurf
in General Contractors 12 years and 4 months ago
Renovation cost estimates - per square foot vs per project
Hi – I have seen several previous threads discuss costs for townhouse renovations. These have typically been expressed in per square foot terms, with…
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daphnejudith
in General Contractors 12 years and 4 months ago
General Contractor recommendations for minor repair work
I’m having a hard time finding contractor recommendations on the forum. Our Brooklyn apartment needs some minor repair work done to get it tenant-ready, and…
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carrollgardenslover
in General Contractors 12 years and 4 months ago
Backyard Sculpture ?
I am renting a Cobble Hill garden level studio apartment in a 5 story brownstone. My backyard is about 400 square feet. Can I build…
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starfish11040
in General Contractors 12 years and 6 months ago
A flood restoration business to STAY AWAY from! "Flooded.com"
My basement was flooded. They did a HORRIBLE job of restoration. Terrible painting and carpeting. They actually did damage. I had to briing in a…
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newhouse
in General Contractors 12 years and 9 months ago
How to thank contractors at end of reno?
We’ve been in the fortunate position of having a good experience with our GC so far. They have been great to work with and I…
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bk_bstoner1
in General Contractors 12 years and 11 months ago
Plasterer/Sheetrocking recommendations?
Hi B’stoners, Just wondering if anyone had any recommendations of companies who could repair plaster damage due to electricial upgrade? i’m also considering just covering…
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