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mgreen
in Roofers 10 years and 10 months ago
Permit to refinish floors?
I am having our wooden floors refinished is a permit required for this? There will not be any walls moved or any major construction just…
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coopfornow
in Roofers 10 years and 10 months ago
porter job
Looking for a good way to find somebody for a porter job. Asking around and checking with supers in the area has not worked. looking…
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Arkady
in Roofers 10 years and 10 months ago
Stoop refurbishing
A few days ago someone was asking about fixing stoops. Just talked w/ a neighbor who thought his was fine & just needed cosmetic work.…
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nancyk
in Roofers 10 years and 10 months ago
Need Recommendation for Lawyer
Unfortunately, I am in a dispute with an unscrupulous contractor who has threatened to lien my house. I would greatly appreciate a recommendation for a…
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stuyheights
in Roofers 10 years and 10 months ago
Plaster moldings
We are restoring our brownstone and would like to re-create plaster moldings on the ceiling of our parlor floor. I have been referred to a…
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lgrayb
in Roofers 10 years and 10 months ago
Silestone fabricator/installer for Brooklyn kitchen
I’m looking for recommendations for a reliable Silestone fabricator and installer – doesn’t have to be located in Brooklyn.
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bksouth
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
Solar Panels on Non-Landmarked Townhouse
Has anyone done a renovation and opted for or researched putting solar panels on the roof? Was considering it but was told that install can…
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mayjune
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
Quick Bathroom Help
Hello- We have 1950’s bathroom that we are looking to refresh, but not re-do. I am looking to hire for the following… any reccs/advice? -Tile…
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deva
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
Reasonable Yard Cleanup
Both my front and back yards have overgrown and are in dire need of weed clean up and some trimming. Any recommendations for reasonable yard…
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bedstuyreno
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
In need of a landscaper or garden contractor
I have a design for my back yard. Nothing too fancy- new fence, large pavers, some grass and an elevated terrace with gravel. I’m looking…
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stickerhappy
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
Tipping workers?
We have guys working on building our backyard patio and retaining wall- masonry, bluestone, etc Basically working for two days to get it all done–…
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remsensleep
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
moving an old corner fireplace with broken tiles
We are renovating our kitchen and want to move this old corner kitchen fireplace up 2 stories to another room but same exact location, connecting…
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BklynDahl
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
Selling when renovations have been done without permits
We have made some renovations without permits and now need to sell our brownstone. What is the process of selling in this situation? The most…
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pocketdora
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
Plaster vs sheetrock on tiled bathroom wall?
Hi We are remodelling a bathroom. Our contractor wants to rip out the plaster walls so he can put in some kind of waterproofing thing…
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deva
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
Basement Doors
I am now dealing with the basement part of my house and am about to replace the front doors for the basement: the first entrance…
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nf85
in Roofers 11 years ago
Water management--who can help?
All, We’ve recently had a lot of water come in through our (new, above-grade) extension door during heavy downpours. One issue is that the door…
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murphy84
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
Company to install backyard fence
Just purchased a property in Brooklyn and am looking for a reputable company to install a fence like the one pictured below (slightly darker color…
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guikazoid
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
Corner of 16th street and 4th ave
With Boqueroncito closing shop after a few weeks, what gives? The 3 corners on 16th street and 4th avenue have empty commercial space. One would…
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