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Contractors in Elmhurst
Asked by E.C. from Chicago
on August 3, 2010
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After the recent rain/ floods, we are looking for a contractor to remodel our family room and a full bath in our Elmhurst home. Does anyone have a recommendation for ...
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- I highly recommend Vern Elton, who does business as Beth-Shar Construction, Inc. He does great work, and I doubt you will find anyone who will charge you less. He li...
- We used Synergy Builders last fall to finish our basement. They are located in West Chicago. (We live in Elmhurst too) They were professional, on time/schedule and di...
- Echoing the sentiments of Diane G.'s answer, make sure you thoroughly read your contract, and ask questions, however silly they may seem. An honest contractor should ...
Questions to Ask When Interviewing General Contractors??
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on November 2, 2011
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Hi,
We are getting ready to start a massive renovation on our home and will start interviewing general contractors within the next week. For those of you that have...
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- Before the process starts - if you are starting to feel overwhelmed, ask questions to bring clarity. If a GC explains something and it isn't making sense to you, eith...
- I wish I had asked this question when we had our bathroom done. I interviewed several contractors and the one I hired was in the medium priced range, however I didn't...
- I highly recommend jls construction co. www.jlsconstruction.org, You can see some pictures of their work on their website....good people!
Seeking Construction Company for an Addition to Our Home in Poway
Asked by K.F. from San Diego
on March 18, 2009
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We need an addition to our home and I'm looking for suggestions for a good construction company. Have any of you done a home remodel. I live near Poway. Thank you for ...
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- Hi K.! My husband's best friend owns a construction company in Poway that is fantastic! It's Dodds Construction and they do small remodel projects to million dollar ho...
- K., I have heard Marrokal is good. If you are doing a refinance, I can recommend a company that has no fees, no closing costs and no appraisal fees or points.
- Hi K.! I am a SAHM mom of a six year old son and 4 year old daughter! :) I am happy to recommend our Construction company, Chad of All Trades, Inc. We are a full servi...
Patio Construction
Asked by K. from Denver
on August 21, 2008
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Hi everyone.
My husband and I are looking to add a patio to our backyard. We have no idea where to start looking for a contractor. Do any of you have any recommenda...
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- Hi K., Yes, I know an excellent contractor- He has finished my brother and sister-in-law's basement (1000sq ft), done an antire remodel on Elmwood Baptist Church in ...
- Alanes advice is good and the other thing to do is NOT pay in advance. If they are a reputable company, they should be able to complete the work and then receive paym...
- Hi K., Be careful of contractors - 60% of the cost of your job is contractor overhead. That's a LOT! My husband is a master carpenter who does every bit of the...
Advice About Contractors and Additions in FW
Asked by J.B. from Dallas
on January 11, 2010
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My husband and I would like to add a second story addition to our home. Does anyone have experience living through this and have advice to offer? Also, we are looking ...
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- hi J., We are very fortunate to have word of mouth referrals. My friend Michelle J posted a reply to you regarding my husband Jeremy Hays remodeling company, Cross T...
- I've been told that you have to have a tremendous amount done to the bottom floor in order to accomodate all that additional weight upon the foundation, and that it's ...
- I have an excellent contractor. His name is Bart Pels, ####-###-####. Tell him I referred you & he will take care of you.
New Construction Question
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on August 2, 2008
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My husband and I are considering building a home in a new communtiy. Would a Realtor be beneficial to us? We are first time home buyers and building is a considerati...
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- We used a Realtor to find our first home since we were new to the area, but 5 years later we found a new community and we visited the model homes and bought our second...
- We built new and used a Realtor and it was the best choice ever, as the builder had some "screwy" things up their sleeves and our Realtor fought for us each step of th...
- First of all the builder will have you sign his documents and his financial requirements, when the state has programs for first time home buyers, and the builder will ...
Information About Angie's List or Contractors for Remodeling
Asked by K.S. from Cleveland
on May 9, 2007
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We recently moved into a home in Strongsville. We are seriously considering redoing the kitchen. Does anyone have experience with Angie's List? It is a pay service lis...
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- Hi K., We are currently having an addition put on our house in Richfield and are using Hurst Construction (www.hurstconstruction.com). Check out their web page for...
- K. -- I personally recommend a friend of mine who owns a remodeling/contracting company. Ted Stephens Graymark Construction 20033 Detriot Rd. North Ridge Anne...
- From about 1999-2001 my mother-in-law had Angies. Whenever she needed a reference from the list she only ever received 3 or 4 companies to choose from. Each company th...
Would You Pay for This Service?
Asked by R.J. from Salt Lake City
on April 6, 2011
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I have had an idea rolling around in my head for a few weeks now and I am wondering if it actually do-able or just a stupid thought.
I am thinking about starting a ...
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- Yes and No Yes because as a concept I love it and I would pay for someone to educate me quickly on the process and offer ideas, suggestions and beware of pitfalls lea...
- usually a company will offer a free estimate for whatever the profect, home, yard, car.... maybe something more like an interior designer, where you araange & deal wit...
- Does not sound like a business that could support a family. Guess some people would utilize the service. Why would they trust your husband over a contractor. You kn...
Seeking Basement Contractor Referral
Asked by G.G. from Minneapolis
on November 8, 2008
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We would like to finish our basement but don't know which contractors to ask, or who to trust to do a good job. Can anyone recommend someone who was really good doing...
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- Hi G.. We finished our basement five years ago. It was done by a small company called Remodel-Pro. They did a fantastic job, and I highly recommend them. The owner is ...
- Try Alan Johnson, Alan Johnson Construction. He's a great guy and very trustworthy. He lives in Plymouth. He's been doing remodeling for 20 years and specializes in...
- We used Bruce Freeman from Excellence in Remodeling to do our 2nd story and 1st floor renovation. He's done basements, kitchens and other restorations for friends and...
Building a House by Builder vs Self W/contractors
Asked by M. from Houston
on August 25, 2007
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I want to find out if anyone knows how much more cheaper (percentage or range) it is to build a house on your own (hiring contractors) versus hiring a builder to build...
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- I have not done this personally, but I do know someone who has and he said the same thing...the cost is half what a builder would charge. If you think about it, the b...
- I say listen to your husband. Being a handyman tells me he has friends that are also. Men have this code system down to a tee where us women don't. They trade off s...
- I FEEL SO SORRY FOR YOU! My husband did the same thing and prepared his own blue prints and hired his own contractors when he built our rental property. IT WAS A LIVIN...
