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Sputnik13

in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago

Contractor Reference

I would like to post a reference for my contractor, who has completed several projects for me. His name is Thahal Beer, and his number…

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

jty2

in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago

Sidewalk repair in landmarked Area

I need to level/fix-up my sidewalk which is in a landmarked area, and I had a few questions: – How long does it take to…

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

drbrooklyn

in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago

Douglas Fir Floor refinishing

I have Douglas Fir floors throughout my home. Many of which were covered by tiles, linoleum or carpeting. I would like to refinish them and…

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murlsquirrel

in Roofers 11 years and 6 months ago

Roofing Help!

Hi Brownstoners, We are about to embark on a renovation adventure in Gowanus and I’m sure this will be the beginning of many quests for…

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

Reno2011

in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago

Trustworthy, amazing cleaning person

I am writing to highly recommend Dru Innis who I have known for over 10 years. She has taken care of both of my children…

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streaker

in Roofers 11 years and 7 months ago

Partial tear down of roof - can I pull down two layers for one to rebuild on

My understanding is that in New York it is illegal to put more then two layers of asphalt shingles on a pitched roof. My parents…

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

Seblicious

in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago

Samuel (Sammy) Fonseca - Updated contact?

I’ve used Sammy for various handyman projects around my house and am trying to get back in touch with him. Seems the last contact I…

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

brooklynbemused

in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago

Shutters out on sidewalk

I just walked past what appeared to be a full set of shutters put out on the sidewalk for collection. They are on Jefferson between…

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

terryhoppy

in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago

integrated kitchen

hi: can anyone recommend where to buy integrated kitchens; one that has the refrigerator built in to the cabinet. terryhoppy

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

anon200

in Roofers 11 years and 6 months ago

Double pane window condensation

Anyone have any experience with removing condensation from between the two panes of double pane windows? We have a number of windows that have broken…

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

mrohrmann

in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago

Looking for AussieBen's contact info to discuss architects in BK

Ben’s Bstoner screen name is Aussieben, he posted in a thread I put up a few weeks back and I wanted to follow up with…

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nalusurf

in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago

Recommendations for Moving Company

Hi all, looking for a moving company for a friend of mine. They are looking for a reliable, insured, full service company. The move will…

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

mozeeatupu

in Roofers 11 years and 6 months ago

Any advocacy other than DCA for contractor issues with multifamily property?

Since DCA only takes complaints from 4 family or under contractors, who helps consumers who own multi-families and have issues with a contractor? I need…

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terryhoppy

in Roofers 11 years and 6 months ago

entrance vestibule

Hi: I would like to re-do my second floor entrance; I am having the outside doors stripped and stained; the little vestibule between the firs…

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Updated 11 years and 6 months ago

dougj99

in Roofers 11 years and 6 months ago

Black specks in the basement

Hello. In the past month or so, we’ve started getting these small black particles all over the floor in our finished basement. They are spherical…

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Updated 11 years and 6 months ago

radicalnewtherapy

in Roofers 11 years and 6 months ago

How much does it cost to cover a sheet metal cornice?

Our developer left the top of the new roof cornice uncapped. We are trying to figure out if it will be a deal breaker based…

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Updated 11 years and 6 months ago

BigD

in Roofers 11 years and 6 months ago

Seeking Painter for Ceramic Fireplace

My new home features a very large and ugly non-functioning gas fireplace. The surround tile is ceramic or enamel, I’m not sure. It’s dark brown…

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Updated 11 years and 6 months ago

lz26

in Roofers 11 years and 6 months ago

Intercom System

We have to choose an intercom system for the front door in our house. Anyone have any systems they would recommend or discourage? Thanks so…

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Updated 11 years and 6 months ago

geezee

in Roofers 14 years and 6 months ago

Roof Asbestos Abatement

Hi, we’re looking for someone to remove asbestos from our roof in the areas that will be affected by our building a bulkhead and installing…

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Updated 11 years and 6 months ago

terryhoppy

in Roofers 11 years and 6 months ago

staining indoor window shutters

can anyone recommend someone who can stain window shutters; they all have been stripped of old paint. thanks terry

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Updated 11 years and 6 months ago

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