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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!
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...
Recommendations for Various Repairs (Roof, AC, Sprinkler and Electrical)
Asked by M.C. from Tampa
on February 12, 2009
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Hi Mamas, could any of you recommend an honest, good and reliable person/company to perform the following:
- Electrician to install ceiling light/fan where there was...
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- I have a friend who's a home builder and is licensed and bonded. He completely remodeled our kitchen after a small leak that we didn't find until our whole floor was ...
- Groves Electric is fantastic! Chris Groves is very professional and affordable. Their website is www.groveselectric.com and their phone number is 813/789-3400. Good...
- I have a friend that owns and AC company and is contracted with Progressive energy, so you know he is a reliable business man. The company is call Air Slinger and Rob...
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...
Wanting to Add a Room
Asked by D.C. from Dallas
on February 25, 2009
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Hey Moms!
My husband and I have lived in our rustic Oak Cliff home for over 20 years and love it! We're now interested in adding on a room, possibly over the garage...
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- You should not have to pay a good contractor anything until the job is finished and inspected and up to standards.
- I was just at a meeting this week where a woman spoke of title insurance and how important that is, esp on large home renovations because contractors use sub-contracto...
- Hi Debora - I have a sideline business doing marketing and new business development for small businesses. One of my clients is an electrical engineer and general c...
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...
House Remodeling
Asked by S.V. from Albuquerque
on July 3, 2009
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Hello,
I have a few major projects that I want to have done @ out house. These include new kitchen cabinets and counter and new flooring (replacing old carpet). I h...
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- I work for a general contractor who does remodeling and repairs as well as roofing. I had them do my living room/ kitchen in 2005 and the work (flooring, windows, tak...
- I highly recommend the folks recommended by Rosie on The House (radio show/website). Rosie has very high screening standards and recommends VERY few businesses. I ha...
- I wouldn't know where to start either, but we have a very reliable contractor friend we can recommend. Kelvin Ironside ###-###-#### He put in our wood floors at...
Seeking Handyman Around Glen Ellyn for Week-long Teardown/build Up
Asked by N.M. from Chicago
on September 22, 2006
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Our basement entryway is in need of repair. The job would consist of tearing off old siding, replace/repair of wood 2x4, putting up new siding, fitting basement door ...
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- Hi N., I'm a mammasource mamma too! My husband and I live in Glen Ellyn as well and own Level & Square Construction. We have been rehabbing houses for quite some ti...
- I HIGHLY recommend Craig Smith. He's been a close friend for 25 years and everyone I've referred to him has been completely satisified. He works alone but has one ma...
- Matt's Construction 763 Buffalo Circle Carol Stream, IL 60188 Phone: ###-###-#### Category: Handyman Services My review of him is in the mamasoure referrals...
Bathroom Remodel
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on April 7, 2012
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Hubby and I have finally decided to demolish our upstairs bathroom. We are trying to figure out if it is worth it to hire a contracting company to do the whole projec...
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- When a pro does it you get some warranty time which is nice. Plumbing is pretty crazy, you never know what you might be up against when you remove old fixtures to be ...
- This answer is predicated on the fact that I am not aware of your (or your husband's) skills and I don't know exactly what you'll be tackling in your remodel, but in a...
- If you demo the bathroom yourselves, do you know the difference between a weight bearing wall or not? Or a structural wall, beams or not? And when demolishing thin...
Bathroom Help
Asked by T.L. from St. Louis
on March 15, 2011
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I am getting ready to make over my bathroom from top to bottom. Is there something in your bathroom that you LOVE and just have to have again if you redo your bathroo...
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- If I ever redo our bathroom, I'm getting deep whirl pool tub. I want one that I can submerse myself in. And a door that locks. :)
- My favorite thing in our bathroom is that our double vanity is in the corner, so I get one side of the "L" to myself and hubby gets the other.
- We redid our bathroom about 5 years ago. We were going to do a doorless shower (there would be only partial glass) and I'm so glad we didn't. The glass guy said they...
