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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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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

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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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

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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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

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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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

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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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

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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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

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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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

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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Updated 12 years and 10 months ago

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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Updated 12 years and 10 months ago

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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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

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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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

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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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

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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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

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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Updated 13 years ago

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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Updated 13 years ago

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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Updated 13 years ago

livingstone

in General Contractors 13 years 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 ago

misterpierre

in General Contractors 13 years and 1 month 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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