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Progress

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Progress

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Painting,Drywall installation,Plastering,Remodelling,New construction or Renovation,Framing,bathroom or kitchen tile work,all plumbing or electrical work.Hardwood floor installations,Sanding, Sealing, Application of Filler, Finishing / Re-finishing, Waxing and Polishing, Staining, Customized Installation, Buffing,

"I want to say special Thank You to members of Progress company for providing excellent service and for the job they did. Company were hired for repainting 1 Bedroom apartment in South Brooklyn. Job was done in professional manner and it only took few days to be completed. Walls, ceiling, moldings and doors looks and feels like new. Clean job, no hustle, no headache, and apartment looks brand new. Highly recommended, will hire again in the future. Thank you a million for your professionalism! Was a pleasure working with you."

Vovkin F on May 2022

Painting,Drywall installation,Plastering,Remodelling,New construction or Renovation,Framing,bathroom or kitchen tile work,all plumbing or electrical work.Hardwood floor installations,Sanding, Sealing, Application of Filler, Finishing / Re-finishing, Waxing and Polishing, Staining, Customized Installation, Buffing,

"I want to say special Thank You to members of Progress company for providing excellent service and for the job they did. Company were hired for repainting 1 Bedroom apartment in South Brooklyn. Job was done in professional manner and it only took few days to be completed. Walls, ceiling, moldings and doors looks and feels like new. Clean job, no hustle, no headache, and apartment looks brand new. Highly recommended, will hire again in the future. Thank you a million for your professionalism! Was a pleasure working with you."

Vovkin F on May 2022

Astris Interior Renovations

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Astris Interior Renovations

3.50(
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Customers say: Terrific value
1905 years of experience

Astris construction consist of seven well experienced employees and have access to sub contractors. We work with subs depending on the specialty trade they perform and size of the project.

Astris construction consist of seven well experienced employees and have access to sub contractors. We work with subs depending on the specialty trade they perform and size of the project.

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Baby Bear Construction LLC

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Baby Bear Construction LLC

2.25(
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1995 years of experience

Baby Bear Construction specializes in home remodelling, additions, ground up construction, roofing, carpentry and all manners of general construction. We are acclaimed for our work ethic and professionalism. We offer free estimates and many special services to our many new and long term customers.

"My pregnant wife and I were looking to add on to out 100 year old house for the baby. We got a home improvement loan through a bank and hired Baby Bear to do the work. They very quickly started the job, demolishing the kitchen and dining room first. Keep in mind, my wife and I are living in the house during this construction. Constructing the new foundation is where things started to fall apart. They claimed they couldn't dig for the longest time because it was rainy. We weren't in a terrible hurry to finish the job so we were okay with this for a while. They demolished the deck, at some point. Then when they finally did dig, they found a small hole in the foundation. This caused all work to stop until the foundation could be assessed. It turned out the existing foundation needed to be fixed before they could move forward. This was quoted by Baby Bear to cost around $60k. This quote is way our of line for what it should have cost. At this point, my wife and I were ready to fire them. This is after they received around $22k from our bank loan. At some point around when we were firing them, they came back and said they could do the foundation for $10k. I assumed this was some tactic to keep us on the hook, we decided to let them go anyway and go with another contractor. They refused to give us any of the money back for the foundation they never constructed. They left a mess in our yard from the demolition, which some part of that $22k should have covered for them to take care of. At the end of the day, we got swindled by this company, but we still got the house built, but it was infinitely more difficult without the money they walked off with. We had to cut a lot of corners, I had to do a lot of the work myself and I had to go with lower end materials for parts of the job. The bright side is that my baby has a bedroom and I get to shine a light on their shady business practices. Thanks Angie!"

Thomas N on August 2018

Baby Bear Construction specializes in home remodelling, additions, ground up construction, roofing, carpentry and all manners of general construction. We are acclaimed for our work ethic and professionalism. We offer free estimates and many special services to our many new and long term customers.

"My pregnant wife and I were looking to add on to out 100 year old house for the baby. We got a home improvement loan through a bank and hired Baby Bear to do the work. They very quickly started the job, demolishing the kitchen and dining room first. Keep in mind, my wife and I are living in the house during this construction. Constructing the new foundation is where things started to fall apart. They claimed they couldn't dig for the longest time because it was rainy. We weren't in a terrible hurry to finish the job so we were okay with this for a while. They demolished the deck, at some point. Then when they finally did dig, they found a small hole in the foundation. This caused all work to stop until the foundation could be assessed. It turned out the existing foundation needed to be fixed before they could move forward. This was quoted by Baby Bear to cost around $60k. This quote is way our of line for what it should have cost. At this point, my wife and I were ready to fire them. This is after they received around $22k from our bank loan. At some point around when we were firing them, they came back and said they could do the foundation for $10k. I assumed this was some tactic to keep us on the hook, we decided to let them go anyway and go with another contractor. They refused to give us any of the money back for the foundation they never constructed. They left a mess in our yard from the demolition, which some part of that $22k should have covered for them to take care of. At the end of the day, we got swindled by this company, but we still got the house built, but it was infinitely more difficult without the money they walked off with. We had to cut a lot of corners, I had to do a lot of the work myself and I had to go with lower end materials for parts of the job. The bright side is that my baby has a bedroom and I get to shine a light on their shady business practices. Thanks Angie!"

Thomas N on August 2018

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NEEDO INDUSTRIES PVT.LTD.

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NEEDO INDUSTRIES PVT.LTD.

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1994 years of experience

Needo Industries has achieved prominent position in the field of Martial Arts uniforms, Boxing Gloves & Equipments, Brazilian Jiujutsu, MMA Fight wear and other Sportswear like Soccer uniforms, Fitness wear, Gym and gloves. Our products represent perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and the most modern & innovative techniques available and famous due to fine quality and workmanship. The company is backed by its solid credentials and today, we are 100% manufacturing cum export oriented units and have established ourselves in the global market by means of prominent quality. Our focus on perfection and stringent quality control measures and earned a remarkable reputation. Needo Industries has been manufacturing, exporting and supplying wide range of superior quality Martial Arts uniforms & Equipments, Boxing Gloves, apparels & Equipments, Brazilian Jiujutsu/Kimonos, MMA Fight gear, Sports, Safety and Leisure wear, Soccer uniforms, Body wear, Protective clothing , Sports Apparels, Leather wear, Gear Bags, Fitness & weightlifting Gloves, Belts & Accessories to America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and Global World. We look forward to your requirements and establishing mutually beneficial relationships with you. Thank you. Management: Needo Industries Sialkot, Pakistan.

Needo Industries has achieved prominent position in the field of Martial Arts uniforms, Boxing Gloves & Equipments, Brazilian Jiujutsu, MMA Fight wear and other Sportswear like Soccer uniforms, Fitness wear, Gym and gloves. Our products represent perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and the most modern & innovative techniques available and famous due to fine quality and workmanship. The company is backed by its solid credentials and today, we are 100% manufacturing cum export oriented units and have established ourselves in the global market by means of prominent quality. Our focus on perfection and stringent quality control measures and earned a remarkable reputation. Needo Industries has been manufacturing, exporting and supplying wide range of superior quality Martial Arts uniforms & Equipments, Boxing Gloves, apparels & Equipments, Brazilian Jiujutsu/Kimonos, MMA Fight gear, Sports, Safety and Leisure wear, Soccer uniforms, Body wear, Protective clothing , Sports Apparels, Leather wear, Gear Bags, Fitness & weightlifting Gloves, Belts & Accessories to America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and Global World. We look forward to your requirements and establishing mutually beneficial relationships with you. Thank you. Management: Needo Industries Sialkot, Pakistan.

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Dumpster Ladies

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Dumpster Ladies

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1977 years of experience

Safeway Services is a full service Demolition / Construction / Waste Removal / Recycling Company Serving New York City. We own all our equipment. Safeway has 20 fulltime workers with over 100 combined years of experience. All of our work is performed by our workers trained by our senior staff. Safeway Wrecking Corp IS Licensed by the New York City Business Integrity Commision. Call for a free estimate or Consulting Services. Save $25.00 First time customers.

Safeway Services is a full service Demolition / Construction / Waste Removal / Recycling Company Serving New York City. We own all our equipment. Safeway has 20 fulltime workers with over 100 combined years of experience. All of our work is performed by our workers trained by our senior staff. Safeway Wrecking Corp IS Licensed by the New York City Business Integrity Commision. Call for a free estimate or Consulting Services. Save $25.00 First time customers.

GJ Brothers Builders

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GJ Brothers Builders

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2015 years of experience

Number of Employees: 2 Owners, 1 Administrative (Office) employee. Labor: Number of Employees is determined by the dimension of the project; we work with different crews, also depending in the type of work we are being hired to do. Offers: 10% discount in Labor. Payments will be made via Checks or Cash if applicable.

Number of Employees: 2 Owners, 1 Administrative (Office) employee. Labor: Number of Employees is determined by the dimension of the project; we work with different crews, also depending in the type of work we are being hired to do. Offers: 10% discount in Labor. Payments will be made via Checks or Cash if applicable.

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Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

An earthquake retrofit is essential for safety in an earthquake-prone area. Without proper retrofitting, your home is at risk of sliding off the foundation, shifting, or collapsing.

You may also require a retrofit if your home was built before 1980 when building codes began requiring reinforcing, bracing, and bolting for new construction. You may not be eligible for insurance to help pay for earthquake-related damages without a retrofit.

Almost all new buildings in California need an earthquake shut-off valve. The requirements for an earthquake gas shut-off valve (and who can install it) depend on where you live. For example, according to the Los Angeles Municipal Code, you’re required to hire a licensed contractor to install one whenever you build, sell, or renovate a home. Check with your local building department for your city’s laws on installing, permitting, and inspecting earthquake shut-off valves.

Earthquake gas shut-off valves, or seismic gas shut-off valves, are safety devices that attach to your natural gas line. When an earthquake hits, the valve automatically turns off the flow of gas. Earthquake gas shut-off valves can prevent gas leaks, which are especially dangerous after a quake due to the risk of fire and explosion.

Many homeowners want to know whether earthquake retrofitting is tax deductible. Because it’s often considered a capital improvement, you usually can’t deduct it. In some cases and locations, you may qualify for tax incentives, but you’ll need to talk to a tax professional or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about your specific circumstances. You may also be able to find grant money for seismic upgrades, which can lower the cost of your insurance premiums and save money over time.

Generally, the retrofitting process can take two to four weeks. Your contractor will let you know if staying in your home for the entire project is feasible. However, most people are able to remain at home. If your home is undergoing earthquake rehab, it's more likely that you'll need to leave until work is complete. Your earthquake insurance may cover boarding costs if your home is deemed unsafe.

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