Ottawa Home Renovations
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Refinish Wood Flooring
This is a rental unit with about 800 sq ft of parquet flooring and maybe 8 steps in Kanata. There are some stains from a pet and a 6 in x 6 in area that was burned that will need to be replaced. Ideally I would like to have some work begin in the next 2-3 weeks. I will be out at the place May 20th and could meet if you want to take a look. Alternatively give me a call email.
Main Concern: Time | Budget: $1,000 - $5,000
4 plex electrical re-wire
I'm looking for a estimate to get started. We can do a visit if you want to confirm later. I'd like to completely rewire a 4 plex (it was built in 1954): - one 1-bd - three 2-bd - one common area that requires two lights and two oulets The rewiring should include the installation of a electrical heating systems, with electric rads. It should also include four 100 AMP electrical boxes and four hydro meters. Also, will need 4 hot water tanks (three 60 GALs, one 40 GAL), and hook ups for kitchen, and washer/dryer. Everything will be prepared in terms of removing old stuff and opening walls. In terms of finishing I will manage cleanup and waste disposal. Thanks, Kevin
Main Concern: Price | Budget: Uncertain
Plumbing - moving kitchen sink from centre to side wall
Our home is 25 years old. We would like to change the layout of our kitchen by moving the sink that is currently located in the centre of the kitchen to a side wall.
Main Concern: Quality | Budget: Uncertain
Window Replacement & Deck
In our 1950's bungalow, we are looking to replace a row of 3 windows that only start at eye-level with a large window and a patio door leading out onto a small deck. Creating the opening for the larger window and door will involve cutting through stone as the exterior wall is clad with natural stone up to half height (finished by a thick stone ledge running around the house) The deck will be a straightforward rectangle of about 7x12 feet, no steps. I'm thinking of pressure-treated wood for the decking and a white (composite?) railing. The site is in our front yard and fairly accessible.
Main Concern: Price | Budget: Uncertain
Balcony supports needed
Hello, We have a 2nd floor balcony that currently sags / is unstable and needs fixing. We would like to: a) have your suggestion on how best to fix our problem; and b) get a quote for the work needed. Please note any experience you may have had in this area. Thank you for your consideration!
Main Concern: Quality | Budget: Uncertain
Above Ground Pool Liner Installation
Good afternoon, We recently purchased a house which has a 15" above ground salt water pool. The liner for the pool has been ripped, so we purchased a new one (beaded). We need the following services: 1. Changing/adding sand 2. Install liner 3. Pool ladder installation 4. Connect heater and pump 5. Starting system Please advise as to: a. Timeframe b. Cost Thank you! C. Campbell
Main Concern: Time | Budget: $100 - $500
Painting carpentry water damage
Painting 1200 sq feet some water damage on ceiling caulking all windows and doors reparation of one patio some maintenance in the bathroom.
Main Concern: Quality | Budget: $1,000 - $5,000
Interlock/Driveway
Need the driveway repaved to add 2 to 3 feet of width. I want to remove the old front and side steps and add newer ones with nicer materials. I'd like to redo the front walkway, and pave both sides of the house leading to the backyard as grass has a hard time growing there. May need to raise front walkway a bit, as it has settled a bit. Measurements are better taken by you. I have already received a few estimates but nothing in the price range I am able to do. If the price is right I am willing to do ASAP. Looking for professional, quality, long lasting work that will bolster curb appeal. If approved I'll need a detailed accurate contract with accompanying payment structure details. Thanks.
Main Concern: Price | Budget: $5,000 - $20,000
Floating deck
I'd like an estimate to build a floating deck, using deck blocks and not attached to my house. It would be about 18' x 15' and I'd like to use either pressure treated decking or cedar (top deck boards only would be cedar with the rest being pressure treated).
Main Concern: Price | Budget: $500 - $1,000
Looking for a team of expert drywall tapers to complete the basement ~750 sq. foot.
My framer is going to put up the drywall so I am only looking for a team of expert tapers to complete the mudding, taping and sanding. I am looking for an expert team because I need to get this job done fast. Noel
Main Concern: Price | Budget: Uncertain
Laminate flooring, painting, bathroom reno, and closet door repairs
Downtown codo (2 bedroom 1 bath) built 1985 - removing carpets and putting laminate floor - painting all rooms - installing new bath tub - repairing closet doors - putting ceramic tile in the kitchen Bedroom 2 - 13.0 X 9.0 Kitchen - 11.0 X 8.06 Living/dining Room - 23.0 X 11.4 Master Bedroom - 12.0 X 10.0
Main Concern: Price | Budget: $5,000 - $20,000
Boundary survey
I would like to have one boundary surveyed on my property. This is probably a small job since the boundary is not long. I live in a town house on the end unit and would like to know exactly what is the boundary and the property across from me in the next end unit, since neither of us know exactly where it is located. You can view the lot on google maps street view. I would like to have an estimated cost to have this done and I have the property map already from the City of Ottawa. Thanks very much, Tereasa
Main Concern: Price | Budget: $100 - $500
Installation of posts for the fence.
Installation of 12 posts for the fence (drilling 12 holes 4 feet deep, installing posts, mixing and pouring concrete).
Main Concern: Time | Budget: Uncertain
Driveway Sealing
Town house with single driveway 10 * 22 feet Looking for: 1- Edging of grass - one side of the driveway 2- Crack filling and repair 3- Driveway sealing
Main Concern: Quality | Budget: Uncertain
Re-tile Gunite Pool
The pool is 20 x 40 and the old tile needs to be removed and new tile installed. I would like to know the estimated cost of the work based on a 10 per square foot price for the price of tiles, 16 inch perimeter. Would also like to know the time it will take to complete once the pool is completely drained. Thank you G.
Main Concern: Quality | Budget: $5,000 - $20,000
Rejuvenating ie resoding, beautifying and landscaping the garden with new fence and new flowers
My project is to rejuvenate and beautify my family's residence which would includes the following: - re-soding the front and back lawns with quatily seed and fertilizer; - planting new flowerbeds, green hedges and a cherry blossoms tree in front; - building a new fence around the house - painting the outside front doors and pillars - cleaning the garage and repainting the garage door - beautifying the outside appearance of the house including repainting the outside window frames and - up-lifting the grey colour of the house to make it a brighter more glamourous couloured house - re-transforming the house away from the YMCA Andorra shelter look to a more luxiurious Cape Cod new Hamphire style; -no renovations of the inside as yet. In the future, the kitchen, the bathrooms and the basement have to be renovated; -no open concept allowed.. No destroying of the walls or doors. If interested,please provide a written estimate-to me. Thank you. Janet
Main Concern: Quality | Budget: $1,000 - $5,000
Wall removal
I would like to remove a potential load bearing wall that separates the kitchen from the living room. This wall has four electrical outlets, a thermostat and a cold air return. How much would this project cost and how long would it take to be completed??
Main Concern: Quality | Budget: Uncertain
Vinyl Siding Repair - 2-story house in Bridlewood. Kanata
The siding on one side of my house is flapping in the wind. I would like it to be replaced or repaired.
Main Concern: Quality | Budget: $500 - $1,000
Minor vinyl floor repair
A commercial building. The kitchen area in our wing has an open seam in the middle of the floor Approx. 10' across and would need to be resealed. The building is fairly old and every winter the seam re-opens. Floor replacement is not an option at this point. A small job that would need to be done ASAP.
Main Concern: Quality | Budget: Uncertain
Front Yard Pathway
We are looking to replace our front walkway with either interlocking stones, decorative patio/paver stones, or stamped concrete. The walk is 30' long and 3' wide with three steps near the curb.
Main Concern: Price | Budget: Uncertain
Install a new outdoor receptacle
Residential (25 year-old house) I would like to install a new outdoor receptacle on a dedicated line and breaker. There is a free breaker slot in our electrical box so that's not a problem. The outdoor receptacle would be about 6 feet from the electrical box and the wiring would go through an unfinished part of the basement. The receptacle would be placed on an outside wall covered with aluminum siding. The wall is not protected from rain (no significant eaves) so the receptacle used should be very water tight to avoid breaker tripping. The receptacle is to be used to power computer, audio equipment and possibly small appliances (low amp). Thanks for submitting a quote
Main Concern: Quality | Budget: $100 - $500
Looking for contractor to put baseboards and replace trim on doors and windows
I am looking to replace old trim on 10 doors and 6 windows in the basement apartment. I will also need to put baseboards in 2 rooms. Please let me know about your availability and approximate price. Thanks!
Main Concern: Price | Budget: Uncertain
Back Yard Landscaping Needed - Landscaping and Dog Proofing
I have a long, narrow back yard (110 x 17ft) with a small patio and flower beds along each side. My dog has killed the grass at the back end and the remaining grass is not great. I'd like to do a major overhaul on the back which may or may not include the installation of river rock in the back 1/3, plus new sod and reshaped flower beds. Possibly will include the installation of paths from front to back that the dog can run on. I will purchase and plant the perrennials and prune the existing trees. A limitation on this job is access to the back yard. It is a townhouse with right of access through the neighbor, however heavy equipment and too much tracking of heavy loads could damage his property, which I'd like to avoid. Ideally, heavy supplies such as stone, sod and soil deliveries could occur over the back wall, as I back onto a major road so access is easy. Please contact to arrange a time to view and quote. Ple
Main Concern: Appearance | Budget: $1,000 - $5,000
Restoring Hardwood Floors Under Carpeting
Good morning! We are planning to restore the original hardwood floors under carpet for an old house. We'd like to know how long the project will take and the total cost. We are planning to get the project done in the end of this month. Thank you for your reply in advance.
Main Concern: Quality | Budget: Uncertain
Repair bathroom vanity (drywall and carpentry)
I need someone to patch the drywall in my bathroom, attach quarter round to vanity, attach drawer fronts to cabinet and caulk my countertop. I need this work done very quickly.
Main Concern: Time | Budget: Uncertain
Bathroom
I need to renovate my bathroom.
Main Concern: Price | Budget: $500 - $1,000
Add a new bathroom in the master room
This is a 3-beds 2baths bungalow built in 1958. However, only 1 bathroom on the main floor. We'd like to install a new bathroom in the master room (16X11)-which is back to back of the main floor bathroom. Rigth below the master room, is another bedroom and bathroom in the basement. We'd like to have a 3 pieces (bath, sink and toilet) bathroom, what would be the rang of cost and how long will the project be finished? We expect to finish the project in early May. Thank you!
Main Concern: Price | Budget: $1,000 - $5,000
Hardwood Floor Refinishing
I would like local (Ottawa, Ontario) quotes for refinishing my client's hardwood floors. Quote must include Sanding, minor repairs to floors, and staining. Here are some details that may be useful when requesting a quote: · Area: ~600-700 sq ft · 3 bedrooms, and living room and (living room and dining room are connected L shaped room) · Bungalow – all on floors which need to be finished are on the same floor · All baseboards will be removed by owner Some things I am unsure about · type of wood · thickness of current hardwood I do have photos if a contractor would like to email me (which is the best way to reach me)
Main Concern: Quality | Budget: Uncertain
Safety net for children on balcony
Would like to have safety net installed on balcony. Height is 1.5m length 4m approximately. How much would this cost?
Main Concern: Price | Budget: $100 - $500
Seeking Durable, Attractive Countertop at a Reasonable Price
Looking to have an 21 square foot countertop installed, and have seen some reasonable prices with Engineered and assembled/tiled granite countertops. The current thickness of the counter is 5/8" inches, however I would prefer to save costs than attempt to match this thickness down to the millimetre. The site is a condiminium built in 1970, and the currently the cabinets are supporting the weight of a laminate only. The counter fits into an L shape, and will have a double sink installed at an angle into the bend of the L. The main counter surface is 82.5" long by 25.5" deep, and the L is formed by an attachment of 34.5" long by 25" deep. The corner is filled out on a 45 degree angle. Multiple quotes are preferred, taking into account cost savings that can be realized by using a thinner countertop, material/colour selection, and the option of purchasing the sink bowl and having it installed by you/your company.
Main Concern: Quality | Budget: $500 - $1,000
Repair Garage roof
Garage roof is leaking. It is a flat roof 10' by 20' flat tar and gravel. The garage is attached to the house built in 1925. Required is the installation of a membrane tar and gravel. It is possible that a repair could be done.
Main Concern: Price | Budget: Uncertain
Built-in Storage/Bookshelves
We are looking to maximum our storage space while retaining the beauty of our home. We have narrowed down our plans to one of two areas in the home: 1) Wall to Wall, Ceiling Height Cabinetry in the main floor living room. Would cover approx. 12.8' of wall space, and up to 10' in height. 2) Built-in Cabinetry in the finished basement. Would require deeper cabinetry, though exact dimensions would depend on pricing and location in the room. Open to professional ideas.
Main Concern: Price | Budget: Uncertain
Garage Conversion - Two Single Doors to One Double Door
We currently have a two-car garage with two single doors. We would like to remove the single doors and have one double door instead. We are also looking to have a man-door installed in the side of the garage, leading to the outside. Other details: - The garage is all brick, and does not have a second story on top of it. - We are looking to have the project done anytime between May - July 2013. Should any further details be required, please feel free to contact us.
Main Concern: Price | Budget: Uncertain
Backyard patio and privacy wall
We have recently purchased a house in Nepean (new construction), and we are looking to add a patio with landscaping in our backyard. It's a relatively small yard (26'x26') and we've already paid a certified landscape designer to provide us with a drawing. We have a couple of minor changes we'd like done, and the drawing/layout can be sent via email. The overall specifications are as follows: - Completion date, ASAP, or no later than June 1st, 2013 - Square patio (approximately half the size of the backyard, 12x10) with walkway to gate (around existing deck) - Patio uses Permacon Trafalgar stones, mostly the square pavers, arranged diagonally - There will be a garden at the back fence, along the patio, which will have a few key plants/bushes/trees (to be determined, and installed by landscaper) - The garden will be flush with the patio, with no container wall - The garden will contain a cedar privacy wall, approximately 7' tall with a minimal decorative design - There is an existing raised cedar deck (which is mostly just a walkout with stairs). We would like to enclose the bottom of the deck to use as storage (with a gate). - The existing downspout is diverted underground with a "popup emitter". Keeping the water away from the patio and the house. We are looking for a quote for all of the work, including landscaping/gardening as well as suggestions for the trees/plants. We would like the work to be completed as early as possible. Feel free to contact me and I will provide you with a drawing of the proposed patio/landscape features as designed by another contractor.
Main Concern: Quality | Budget: $5,000 - $20,000
Install Flat Screen TV .
Install flat screen TV above the fire place. Un even decorative wall tiles are fixed to the wall.
Main Concern: Price | Budget: $100 - $500
Landing
Need to have 84 sq ft of laminate installed. Need 5 door transitions installed. Need to have 20 balusters and 4 post (2 full, 2 half) removed and a bullnose to butt laminate up to removed and replaced. Please quote including time it would take to do and availability. Thank you.
Main Concern: Price | Budget: Uncertain
Fence instillation
Hi, We would like to fence-in our yard at the end of April, and are looking for some competitive quotes as we are on a tight budget. Our lot is 50 x 100, and we would be looking for fencing for 50 x 100 x 25 x 25. Depending on cost of labour and cost of materials, we are thinking that we would like to purchase materials for the project. Pleae advise if this would interest you, if you are available to do the work, and provide a quote. Thanks, Megan
Main Concern: Price | Budget: $1,000 - $5,000
2 B/R Condo Apartment (6th Floor) in Nepean area: Kitchen & flooring project.
2 B/R Condo Apartment on the 6th floor in Nepean area : Kitchen & flooring project: (1) Kitchen: Change counter top, overhead & bottom cabinets to be purchased from Home Depot / RONA. (2) Flooring: Replace worn out floors in living room (approx 14' x10'), & 2 bedrooms (14' x12' and 10'x10'). (3) Painting 2 coats of light colours for the entire walls. Total floor area of the unit is about 850 sq ft. Apartment will be vacant on 01,April 2013 to do the work. We will come with you and purchase all the materials at Nepean Home Depot or RONA. Project to be completed in 2 weeks. Please give us an estimate for your labour cost.
Main Concern: Price | Budget: $1,000 - $5,000
Porch Renovation of keeping heritage style
Small downtown house - Porch renovation estimated cost needed.
Main Concern: Quality | Budget: $5,000 - $20,000
Home addition 1 bed room 13 * 13 and a 3 piece bathroom. Sunroom if possible to existing house
I own a Phoenix Addison home and want to add an in-law bed room and a 3 piece bathroom, no tub, just shower to the house. The balance the addition will not mind a sun room added. Not sure if this is possible and how much it is. The city said I have space in my back to do this extension.
Main Concern: Appearance | Budget: $50,000 - $100,000
Kitchen renos in barrhaven
Hi, We are interested in doing some kitchen renos which would involve removing part of a wall between living Room and kitchen to create a carved out opening, refacing the existing cabinetry, installing back splash and new countertops. House was build in 2000. Thanks!
Main Concern: Quality | Budget: $1,000 - $5,000
Small kitchen reno and cork flooring
I am looking for a quote for the removal of a small wall, removal of slate tile in kitchen, front hall and small bath. Installing cork flooring and treating it. Moving fridge into area with cabinets which will need to be refigured. kitchen - 15'x10' front hall - 7'x7' and 4'x2' small bath - 4'x5'
Main Concern: Price | Budget: $500 - $1,000
Convert tool closet into open display shelf
We have a closed closet on the second floor of our new house. We would like to modify this closet into a open display shelf. Basically this would involve removing the closet door and all shelves and replacing with a drywall. We would also need a Pot light installed in the display shelf. We have pictures of what.This is a a 3 year old house.
Main Concern: Appearance | Budget: Uncertain
Bathroom Renovation
Looking for estimate to renovate my bathroom. Work required: 1. Removal and disposal of: Tile floor, Tub, Tiled wall , Vanity and baseboard 2. Installation of: Plywood 3/8†(screwed) Drywall ½†- Shower base, sliding shower doors and shower accessories - vanity connection and faucet - Toilet - Fan - Mirror 3- Tile: floor Tile- shower wall tiles I will be buying all materials No electrical No painting Plumbing system will remain as is ( we are not changing the placement of any plumbing). Ready to start anytime
Main Concern: Price | Budget: Uncertain
Remove existing Entrance Door / Install new pre-hung door
Basic installation. No side lights or transome. No brick work.
Main Concern: Quality | Budget: $100 - $500
Drywall hole repairs
I'm looking to have about 50 - 6"x6" drywall holes repaired and painted. I will have all drywall cutouts numbered by hole and have on site. Color of the walls is a light yellow.
Main Concern: Price | Budget: Uncertain
Enlarging a opening in load a bearing wall
We have a 4 foot opening in our kicthen that we would like opened up another 4 feet so we can turn the existing countertop on that wall into an island. Their seeams to be no pipe or plumbing in wall and 2 electrical switchs will have to be moved approximetaly 2 feet to each side. we are in orleans.
Main Concern: Quality | Budget: Uncertain
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