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"I have had over 30 contractors at my home as it has been basically rebuilt. This company has been the most professional i have dealt with. Showed up on time, communicated progress, cleaned up at the end of each day COMPLETELY, came with all necessary tools and supplies. Along the width of the house, all of the walls were removed from the floor to aprox 2 feet. Lower portion of studs and base plates removed, walls sealed with amazing product, studs, base plate and walls replaced (not the sheetrock). All lower level floors sealed. We have had over 5" of rain in the last 24 hours. This is the first time since i have owned this house that the floors have not flooded when we have saturated soil and heavy rain. Incredible product, excellent company. i highly recommend both. "
"Title: Some ups, mostly downs If you want a simple remodel of a small bathroom, Re-bath lives up to its hype and will do the job very quickly and fairly well. If you want something more, caveat emptor. Our saga started in March 2014, when we had a lengthy consultation with the sales guy and signed the initial contracts. Right from the start, the sales guy insisted that the project would take 4-6 DAYS to complete after all of the products were in and the work was started. Tony insisted this even though the project included a small bathroom with new tile floors, shower enclosure, vanity, cabinets, fixtures, and replacing a standard door with a pocket door; and a master bathroom with all of the same plus additional cabinets, two pocket doors, a jetted tub, and a tankless water heater. I had upped that estimate to two weeks in my mind, but we were both way off. We started the wait for project materials to arrive. Part of the delay was our fault for taking time to select the tub and fixtures we wanted. The first snag came in April, when Tony told us that the shower enclosure we chose was being discontinued. This was a big problem because we chose everything else in the bathroom to go with the shower enclosure we originally picked. It took a good month for the samples of the new materials to arrive and of course we needed to see everything together so we could select cabinets and tile to match our new surround color. We are into June by this point, and again waiting for the materials to arrive. Finally, finally we get word from the project manager that the work could start on July 7 and would take 4 ? 6 WEEKS to finish. After much argument, he agreed to try to finish in a month. OK, the small bath was done first and it was complete within 4 days, yay. We discovered many details were overlooked but they were eventually finished. With the master bathroom, it was one thing after another. The vanity went in but the fixtures weren?t centered properly. We received a tower unit for the vanity, but Re-bath never validated the measurements with us and it wound up taking up too much space. When the right unit arrived, it had to be moved TWICE because, again, measuring was not done properly. The new wall with a pocket door was hung crookedly and the pocket door didn?t close properly. The threshold between the master bedroom and the bathroom, and between the bathroom and closet were sloppy and mismatched. When Re-bath considered the project finished, we had a punch list of 24 items?stupid things such as not sealing the top of the enclosure to the wall and not sealing the entry to the jetted tub, among other things. Nearly every item on the punch list was due to lack of care of their part and all could have been avoided through proper supervision and review of the work. The glass for the shower, while OK, was not frameless as specified in the contract. The glass is the only thing that?s bringing this review up to three stars, however, because Re-bath agreed to reduce the contract price for most of the cost of replacing the shower glass by someone who knows how to make frameless glass enclosures. The fiasco with the water heater is quite another matter. The Re-bath sales guy probably should not have agreed to include the water heater as part of the project, but he did include it and said it would be no problem. Their master plumber is the only one allowed to deal with that sort of thing. Finding time in his schedule and coordinating the installation with the inspectors brought one problem after another. Initially, he measured the existing conventional water heater and ordered the parts needed for the gas lines and the exhaust flue. When he came to install it, he realized that he ordered the wrong size flue so had to order another, which took another week. Then he said that they needed a special platform ladder, but there was not one to rent in the entire city. The fact that it took weeks to look for the ladder needed for the installation is unbelievable, but it happened. After the installation, it rained and there was leak and they had to send the roofer out to properly seal that leak. In the end, what soured us on Re-bath is the lack of communication. It appears that this is a common problem for contractors, and one that is so easily solved. If Re-bath had bothered to stay in touch on a regular basis, we would have grumbled but would have accepted delay after delay after delay so much better, and I think all of us would have been much happier. The project was finally completed in October 2014. After the project was finished, one of the owners of the franchise booked time with us to discuss the project so he could use it as a teaching situation, but he forgot about setting up the appointment and did not show. When we called, he asked ?what did we do wrong now?? not even realizing his error. We were fed up and did not wish to waste any more time with them on this. Re-bath is not cheap. In the end, we like our bathrooms and think the materials are attractive and (we hope) durable. But it was a painful process and we cannot recommend Re-bath for anything except simple bathroom remodels. They claim two things that set them apart ? speed and a no-additional-cost-for-any-surprises-behind-the-walls guarantee. They did live up to the latter promise, but fell far short on the speed promise.
We are a family-owned business that will help build, demolish, or remodel your home at a fair price. We strive to always get things done right the first time so you do not have to worry about issues in your home again. We hope to hear from y'all soon!
"When we decided to redo our kitchen in April of 2012, we knew what we wanted fixed, our budget and that's about it. We started talking to contractors, kitchen design centers and researching ideas. We quickly realized we were in WAY over our heads. A lot of places offer free design services if you buy all of your materials through them. We didn't want to be tied down. We didn't want a complete tear down to the studs, either. Homemade Design to the rescue! First of all the price was an absolute steal for the service provided. Amanda and co. Listened to what we wanted and came up with inovative,functional and beautiful solutions. Our house is old. We wanted to keep that 1920s feel, but still have a dishwasher, granite countertops and stainless appliances! Amanda had the brilliant idea of only replacing the bottom cabinets. She also gave me excellent instructions on how to refinish my existing cabinets so they look like new. This was a perfect solution for US. Homemade Design gave us ideas for layout, cabinets, lighting, wall paint, appliances, furniture, countertops, backsplash, faucets, sink,and cusions for built in. She would have recommended flooring if we wanted,but we didn't. Now, Amanda is more like a consultant...( I actually called her my kitchen remodel therapist). You still are ultimately responsible for the plan and what works for you. If your measurements are off (like mine were) that's on you. I was adament about no island and no microwave over the stove and so she didn't put those in the design. Some suggestions were not my style. And I said so. Honestly, if I picked out my own kitchen it would be so safe: white subway tile or something. Amanda gave me the guts to mix patterns and create something spectacular! It took almost a year to complete ( contractors fault) We did a lot of work ourselves. We bought the cabinets, backsplash tile, light fixtures, table and banquette cusions through Homemade Design at a great discount, we checked!! If you try shopping for any part of your kitchen, the volume of choices can be overwhelming. We loved having Amanda narrow it down for us. Communication was through email, mostly. She never took longer than three business days to respond to my million questions or concerns. Awesome. 5 months later, my kitchen is a dream come true. And I owe it all to Homemade Design! "
We provide quality sheetrock work at affordable prices. 1 year guarantee. We are a family oriented company. Honest and dependable sub-contractor with references available upon request.
"Maxey Contracting did an excellent job for us. Blake & Jason were awesome. They are honest, dependable, professional and hard-working. They tore out an old 10x10 deck and installed a beautiful 16x16 composite deck. We were so happy and satisfied with our new deck, that we hired them to install a 40 foot block retaining wall and do a landscaping project. Overall, they did an exceptional job for us and we would highly recommend them for your next project. We'll definitely call them back, when we need their help. What more could someone ask for from a contractor!"
We are family owned business with 15 years of experience covering all types of remodeling and handyman services, Dominiky Remodeling & Handyman Services is ready to take on your projects! We cover all projects inside and out and ensure customer satisfaction before we call a job complete.
Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts
Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.
Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.
The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.
It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.
Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity.
Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.
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