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blaqhole

in General Contractors 13 years and 1 month 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 13 years and 1 month 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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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

luckyanchor

in General Contractors 13 years and 1 month 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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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

moodkill

in General Contractors 13 years and 1 month 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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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

janzin

in General Contractors 13 years and 1 month 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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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

r-squared

in General Contractors 13 years and 1 month 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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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

alisonrand74

in General Contractors 13 years and 1 month 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 13 years and 2 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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Updated 13 years and 2 months ago

willyb12

in General Contractors 13 years and 2 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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Updated 13 years and 2 months ago

bk_homeslice

in General Contractors 13 years and 3 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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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

handywoman

in General Contractors 13 years and 3 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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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

anorvell

in General Contractors 13 years and 4 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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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

lgb

in General Contractors 13 years and 4 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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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

maxw

in General Contractors 13 years and 7 months ago

Contractor evaluation

Has anyone used Transcend Construction?j  What was your experience?

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

yoa

in General Contractors 13 years and 4 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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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

robindgray

in General Contractors 13 years and 5 months 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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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

jim46

in General Contractors 13 years and 5 months 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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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

sharon121

in General Contractors 13 years and 5 months ago

Conwood Construction

Hi, Has anybody worked with or heard anything about Conwood Construction? They’re based in Queens. Thanks

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

livingstone

in General Contractors 13 years and 5 months ago

Reputable Interior Contractor

Hello all – I’ve got a pretty sizeable home renovation I’d like to get a price on, and I was wondering if anyone could recommend…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

misterpierre

in General Contractors 13 years and 6 months ago

Anyone have a sauna installed in their Brooklyn home?

Hi there. When we bought our house it came with an old sauna. I probably wouldn’t install a sauna from scratch but since there is…

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