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blaqhole
in General Contractors 12 years and 8 months ago
RJB Renovation or Blushi Construction?
Hi everyone. We’re starting on some interior renovations on a single family building we bought in Park Slope. We’ve gotten bids from RJB Renovation and…
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devineopine
in General Contractors 12 years and 8 months ago
GC recommendations on a budget
Hi Brownstoners, I know this is a common question that comes up every so often. I’ve looked at past answers but figured I’d submit my…
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luckyanchor
in General Contractors 12 years and 8 months ago
Does anyone know who can fix cement around a hatch that is causing a leak?
I recently had about 3 inches of water collect from a leak coming from my back hatch. I realized that the cement had been loose…
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moodkill
in General Contractors 12 years and 8 months ago
Experience with Spinn Construction or Mario's General Contracting?
Hi all – I have a significant amount of renovation work to do (including gut reno of kitchen, moving walls, etc.) and have met with…
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janzin
in General Contractors 12 years and 8 months ago
Frustrated trying to find contractor for bathroom remodel
I’m getting awfully frustrated trying to find a contractor to remodel our Windsor Terrace bathroom. Its a typical 5×10 apartment bathroom from the 1930’s and…
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r-squared
in General Contractors 12 years and 8 months ago
Garage remodelling
I’d like to upgrade my garage from bare concrete floor and naked walls to a nice smooth surface and maybe some shelves. Does anyone have…
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alisonrand74
in General Contractors 12 years and 8 months ago
Breukelen Maintenence
does any one have any experience with them and if so can you please advise? Thanks!
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pocketdora
in General Contractors 12 years and 9 months ago
Can I erect a 1000 lb shed on my parlor floor?
I am thinking of building a small wooden cabin inside my apartment to act as an extra bedroom. It’s a parlor floor apartment with a…
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willyb12
in General Contractors 12 years and 10 months ago
Interior stairs
Hi, I own a triplex condo in and want to relocate the stairs that connect the 2nd to 3rd floors. I would like to remove…
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bk_homeslice
in General Contractors 12 years and 10 months ago
floor plan suggestions
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fe785f7d53f0-.jpg Hey everyone, we posted this link asking for feedback on our floorplans and have since changed the layout since. Any advice would be appreciated! …
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handywoman
in General Contractors 12 years and 10 months ago
Handyman recommendation
If you need a great handyman, with license and insurance, I can highly recommend Ben Garcia. A plumber tore a few large jagged holes in…
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anorvell
in General Contractors 12 years and 11 months ago
Plaster and Paint
I’m looking for someone reliable to plaster and paint after we have some electric work done in our ceiling. Any recommendations?
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lgb
in General Contractors 12 years and 11 months ago
Looking for contractor for kitchen co-op renovation in Kensington
I’m looking for a licensed contractor for a gut renovation of a small kitchen in a co-op building in Kensington. Any recommendations? Since I work…
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maxw
in General Contractors 13 years and 2 months ago
Contractor evaluation
Has anyone used Transcend Construction?j What was your experience?
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yoa
in General Contractors 12 years and 11 months ago
negotiating on prices
i was wondering how many people negotiate contractor pricing? i am getting seperate estimates for floors, walls, and a/c installation. How much wiggle room is…
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robindgray
in General Contractors 13 years ago
Contractor required for water leak and ceiling repair!
Hi, I have a small water leak from an upstairs bathroom which has resulted to some damage to the ceiling below. I am looking for…
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jim46
in General Contractors 13 years ago
Rough Renovation Costs?
I am considering buying a 1 or 2 family home in the south slope or windsor terrace. I am debating whether to consider houses that…
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sharon121
in General Contractors 13 years ago
Conwood Construction
Hi, Has anybody worked with or heard anything about Conwood Construction? They’re based in Queens. Thanks
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