ISO Information Recommendation Needed For Remodeling Contractor
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PeoplesElbow
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Shop around, there is a huge disparity in prices. Estimates for my small bathroom ranged from $6k to $16k for the same level of work.
SandieGarry
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Depends on the type of work you need. If it's just a facelift, new paint, fixtures and cabinets a whole lot easier to make recommendations. If it is a major project, changing walls and plumbing and such, tougher to find a quality contractor. Give us some more info on what you want and we'll help.
We want to replace tubs, put ceramic tile on floors and walls. Either buy cabinets or I'll make them. Plumbing and walls, etc already in place. I hope I can afford to have it done; I'm getting a bit old and my knees and back don't like bending! I do have skills and equipment to make the cabinets and do the work, just don't want to.
Goldenhawk
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Cabinets, get the ready-to-install kind from Deans across from San Souci; plenty of options. Tile work from Parran's Flooring in L'town. Plumber - good luck, haven't found anyone I'm happy with. And that's after four flip/remodel houses. Hooking up your own new sink is not that hard. But swapping out a tub is quite a job.
Goldenhawk
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No, did a lot of the work myself, and hired the above mentioned subcontractors myself.
SandieGarry
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Dean Lumber (either location for cabinets), Flooring America or Flooring Max for tile work, Rick Dean is the plumber we use. He's always on time, will do whatever it takes to do the job correctly, i.e. make necessary recommendations to fix minor issues while he's there. Sometimes, you can't see what's behind the cabinets until they are removed. He's saved our clients more times than I can count.
Goldenhawk
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How are his rates? Does he charge by the hour or by the job?
GWguy
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He did my sink install a few weeks ago. Nice guy, good work. Can't comment on the cost, as it was rolled into a larger contract.
keekee
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Didn't someone post a few months ago about a bathroom remodeler in the area?
I think he was ex-military, and had started his own business?
I was interested, and even looked at his website, and now I can't find the thread, and can't find the guy's website.
Folks were saying good things about him though.
Good to know about Rick Dean.
I have only ever used Jimmy Long - but he's mostly retired now.
