Questions tagged [contractors]
For questions relating to the subject of general contractors for home construction, including soliciting or making bids, working with or under a general contractor, handling payment, and warranty considerations.
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What are the prep steps in buying a house for the first time? [closed]
What kind of preparation is necessary for someone interested in buying a first home?
Taking into account the price difference between newly constructed houses/apartments vs houses/apartments built ...
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Tub Damaged during removal...usable or needs replacement? [closed]
In the process of having a bathroom remodel (toilet flooding issue requiring subfloor replacement), but was planning to keep the tub. During removal, the tub lip/flange seems to have been damaged. ...
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Does this electric panel replacement plan make sense?
I am pretty sure I need to replace my electric service and panel. What I have is 200A and Siemens 40 space panel setup when this 1200sqft. house was built in early 60s northeast USA. The elbow where ...
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Is this drywall repair acceptable after window replacement? [closed]
I recently had the windows replaced in my house and damage was done to the interior drywall in the process. The window company claims to have "fixed" some of the areas however the fix ...
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Is it common to only get detailed estimates from contractors after signing a contract?
Is it normal for contractors to discuss a job with you, give you a verbal estimate of the cost of the job, and refuse to write a detailed written estimate unless you agree to the job? I've been ...
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General contractor for adding windows to old construction?
We are purchasing a home and have two rooms we would like to improve the window situation in.
In the dining room we would like to replace the regular 36x54 double hung with a 48" round picture ...
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What professionals can I hire to help me investigate a structural problem?
Long story short, the (attached) garage on my house has foundation issues and also structural issues with the roof. (The main structure does not have these issues.)
I know I need to do something about ...
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How can I confirm that a contractor found online is legitimate? [duplicate]
I'm a first time home owner. My fascia is a mess so I'm getting aluminum fascia and soffit install. Thing is it's gonna cost about 5k and they are asking for 50% deposit (which makes sense for ...
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How feasible is it to utilize video or conduct a video call instead of having someone come onsite for a tub replacement estimation?" [closed]
We're kicking our old tub/shower combo to the curb (no major renovations, just a simple switcheroo).I've gone ahead and scheduled a few free consultations – first time dipping my toes into this whole ...
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Need Advice on the Cost of Replacement Windows and Stucco Repair After Being Swindled by a Window Salesman! [closed]
So, I live in the desert southwest where it's been pushing 100 in summer and snows much of the winter. I've been renovating my own home for the past few years and have gotten to a point where I just ...
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Visible seams in wall paneling, seams not centered
First time posting here so apologies in advance for newcomers mistakes.
TLDR; contractor installed shiplap and it has visible seams causing uneven board lengths, and the framing is completely off-...
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What to do about cold spots on new electric heated floor? [closed]
I just had a new remodel done which included electric in floor heating. During the install they set the wires with leveler which ultimately sealed them in place.
They sent me photos of the progress ...
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Water leakage in basement after down spout installation
Large amounts of water have been leaking into my basement after below ground downspouts were installed in November of 2022. Prior to the installation, there was never any water leakage in the basement....
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Should I be concerned about my contractor not being lead certified
Wife and I live in a 1950s house. We’ve been planning a whole house renovation for months and finally found a GC we like.
We learned he isn’t qualified to work on lead-containing materials. He’s done ...
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Are loose-stacked bricks a suitable base for concrete steps?
We have a contractor building a set of concrete steps outside of our house (will be leading to a new French door whenever we get the door). They are using a bunch of left over bricks as filler they ...
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