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Looking for contractor for kitchen co-op renovation in Kensington
Kensington
I'm looking for a licensed contractor for a gut renovation of a small kitchen in a co-op building in Kensington. Any recommendations? Since I work in architecture and design, they have to know what they are doing and come with referrals. More»
3:35 PM 05/16/2012
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I work as a sub wood floor company for JC Martin Renovation, they are extremely detail oriented and work directly with Architects and Designers. I've worked on several "gut" projects with them in Cobble Hill, Bed Stuy, and Park Slope. You can find out more about them here: http://www.jcmartinrenov...... See More » -
negotiating on prices
Park Slope
i was wondering how many people negotiate contractor pricing? i am getting seperate estimates for floors, walls, and a/c installation. How much wiggle room is there? More»
3:56 PM 05/08/2012
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Hi All companies are different, so we have to charge different prices Some companies operate from home, some from offices,others have insurances others dont, depending on how much their insurances cover them the prices are going to be different There is always wiggle room but how much is up to th...... See More » -
Reputable Interior Contractor
Hello all -I've got a pretty sizeable home renovation I'd like to get a price on, and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a contractor? It's not the highest end, but the work should be top quality. Not looking for a handyman.Thanks! More»
11:46 PM 04/10/2012
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You may call M.Hamid Construction Co.718-633-1500/mdhamid@verizon.net. See More » -
Contractor required for water leak and ceiling repair!
South Slope
Hi, I have a small water leak from an upstairs bathroom which has resulted to some damage to the ceiling below. I am looking for a contractor who could drop the ceiling below (around 3ft x 3ft), investigate the source of the leak, repair, re-plaster and paint. Does anybody have any recomendations for a reliable, trustworthy contractor? Thanks in advance! RDG More»
1:46 PM 04/09/2012
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I think finding a good water restoration contractor is easy with the help of the Internet and there is also another easy and a similarly effective way to find a good water damage company. Simply ask around and get some information from your friend and families about contractors that have establis...... See More » -
Anyone have a sauna installed in their Brooklyn home?
Clinton Hill
Hi there. When we bought our house it came with an old sauna. I probably wouldn't install a sauna from scratch but since there is one there, and the space is somewhat awkward and not usable for much else, I am looking into having a new, workable, more energy efficient sauna installed.
Has anyone had a sauna kit installed in their Brooklyn home? Looking for a sauna installer or a contractor who has had experience installing sauna kits.
Much appreciated. More»9:54 PM 03/25/2012
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Renovation of 2 family house
Williamsburg
Hey Everyone, I posted a similiar post a while back, but we have an updated scope of the work we are looking to be done in a 2 family house (only the top 2 floors) in greenpoint. We have met with 3 contractors thus far and all have been "ok" and vary in price. We wanted to get some more feed back and possibly have a few more recommended contractors to come in. Below is a list of items we are looking to be done:-update plumbing-update electric-new air conditioning system (possibly mini split units)-renovate master bathroom upstairs-replace ... More»
9:27 PM 03/19/2012
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Given the amount of cosmetic work identified in your scope, I would recommend against going the contractor/architect combo route. They will most likely work to the interest of each other rather than yourself and are likely to cut corners to benefit their bottom line. By hiring an architect as a se...... See More » -
General Contractor Recommendation
Park Slope
I am writing to recommend Keith Lleras and his team at No Limit Contracting (646-208-6424, nolimitcontracting@gmail.com). They did an excellent job renovating our 2,000 sq ft duplex apartment in Park Slope (2012). We interviewed a small handful of contractors, all referred by trusted friends who also happen to be architects. We selected Keith because he was willing to work within our fairly tight budget. First, I will say that he is fully licensed and insured. The work we had done was mostly cosmetic with some plumbing/electrical as well. On one le... More»
2:18 PM 03/12/2012
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Has anyone used C& M Contracting Company? What was your expertience?W
Park Slope
We need to build a full staircase from outside of our house down to the cellar. More»
7:50 PM 03/08/2012
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Hi Maxw,
My company All Renovation Construction LLC just finished gut renovating a Manhattan Brownstone (plus penthouse ...... See More » -
Looking for general contractor
Contractor needed to provide a free estimate on a few things that need to be repaired on a house I am purchasing. I just need to get an dea of what the cost would be upfront to use as a bargaining tool for a price reduction. Any suggestions? More»
11:06 AM 03/06/2012
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What kind of work does the house look like it needs? Where is the house located? Give us a call, we are willing to come take a look and give you a free estimate. Excellent Contracting 718-502-4414 See More » -
To Tip or Not to Tip?
Williamsburg
Hi,We are having a contractor who specializes in Ikea assembly put together a couple of big items for us. They are licensed etc and I'm not sure if tipping them when they are done is appropriate or not? The guy doing the assembly is the owner of the company..if that helps.Thanks for your insight! More»
9:51 PM 03/05/2012
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You are not obligated to tip, if at the end of the assemble you are a hundred percent satisfied you could tip them but if the funds are not there you shouldn't feel bad if you don't tip cause you are already paying a fee for the service. I am a contractor and I never expect to get tip or for my guys...... See More » -
Another Contractor Evaluation Question
Park Slope
Yesterday I got evaluations of Transcend Construction --thanks. We are also looking at C&M General Contracting. There is both interior and exterior (masonary) work. Has anyone used them? j What was your experience? thanks More»
12:05 PM 03/03/2012
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Contractor evaluation
Park Slope
Has anyone used Transcend Construction?j What was your experience? More»
9:05 PM 03/01/2012
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We used Transcend Construction to redo our sidewalk. They were reasonably priced, professional, on time, and completed the job within a day. And, they came back to check on the job when they said they would. Many of our old neighbors used them to do kitchen and bath renovations and everyone was happ...... See More » -
Best contractor to update kitchen and bathrooms in Manhattan?
Looking for a general contractor to update a UWS condo before moving in.thanks More»
11:10 AM 02/13/2012
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I've been doing apartment renovations with this company the past year and I like their work and attitude. The clients love them. Interior Renovations, Inc. 726 Washington St, NYC Gregg Ottmar 212-675-8837
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hourly rate for a general contractor
Hi,I'm just beginning the research process for a renovation.Can anyone tell me what is a typical hourly rate for labor for a general contractor?Are there any reasons to NOT use someone from out of town with a lower rate?Many thanks, and many more questions to follow . . . More»
4:50 PM 01/03/2012
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I strongly recommend you not hire someone on an hourly basis. They bear no responsibility for misjudging how much work the project will take. Hire a contractor for a fixed amount. Now if you change things mid-construction, or if the contractor discovers that the joists are rotted and need replaci...... See More » -
Renovation work estimate
Williamsburg
Hey Everyone, We are going to be closing on a small 2 family house in greenpoint and I watned to get an idea of how much money it's going to cost to renovate. It's a 3 story house (2 floor and an elevated basement). The basement floor is modestly updated, but the top 2 floors would need to be gutted which is appx 1600 sq ft. This is the work we are planning to have done.-update the electrical (10k)-update plumbing (15k)-renovate kitchen (20k) - we are planning to move the location to a different wall and build a chef's kitchen with medium/hig... More»
1:54 PM 11/20/2011
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Hey, would someone be able to recommend a reasonable priced GC for the work outlined above? We would like someone who has expeirence in working in homes in williamsburg/greenpoint since they are old houses with similiar layouts. Also, we have a vision of how we want to lay the house out. Do we s...... See More »
