How can I make sure a contractor finishes work he said he would do?

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How can I make sure a contractor finishes work he said he would do?

By admin on Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 | 6 Comments

A contractor did the plumbing work in my house. Some of it is in my living room ceiling. Some of it started to leak after we had moved in and the ceiling was up. We agreed that he would fix it by handshake. The original work was done under a contract. It’s my belief that [...]

Problem with roofing contractor?

By admin on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 | 5 Comments

After a hail storm I had several people scoping my neighborhood looking to repair roofs, I went ahead and looked at an estimate from one company, i agreed verbally and he commenced in repairing my roof, i paid half of the job upfront and agreed to pay the remainder upon completion. The insurance check is [...]

contractor abandoned job what should I pay him?

By admin on Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 | 4 Comments

I hired what amounts to be a handyman to complete my basement, we settled on a price of $7000 for his labour and I provided all materials, I did front him $500 for misc expenses, I began to notice several mistakes in the drywall in early October and he stated he would repair them, I [...]

Contractor safety in YOUR home

By admin on Friday, June 24th, 2011 | Comments Off

We don’t invite perfect strangers into our homes to look around – it should be the same with contractors or workers – KNOW WHO IS WORKING IN YOUR HOME. Ask for references, insurance and licencing before entering into any agreement with a contractor or Handyman. Dennis McGee, owner of the Mr. Handyman franchise serving Lake, [...]

I need a recommendation on a local contractor?

By admin on Friday, March 4th, 2011 | 2 Comments

I’m switching from a recirculating fan to an outside-venting hood in my kitchen, but I need someone to run the ductwork. Any recommendations? It’s a fairly small job, only going about 6 feet with a single 90degree angle I believe, punching through the ceiling and then out through the exterior wall and aluminum siding. I’m [...]

I am purchasing a 20 year old manufactured home, how do I find a remodel contractor?

By admin on Thursday, February 24th, 2011 | 5 Comments

I’m finding great info on manufactured/mobile homes here. So, anyone know where I can begin to search and choose a good contractor to make repairs and update my home? I have no clue how to go about looking for a person or company to do this. How could I find out if they are any [...]

Electrician, Electrical Contractor in Clifton NJ 07011

By admin on Saturday, February 19th, 2011 | Comments Off

Force Electric Service, Inc. is the electrician, your neighbor and friends recommends for electrical work. As a New Jersey licensed, insured and bonded electrician, Force Electric, can handle your residential, commercial and new construction electrical needs. Whether it is a replacement of an outlet, installation of decoration indoor and outdoor lighting, new electric service, electric [...]

Texas, Tax return self employed case.. Should I request a 1099 misc from my contractor?

By admin on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 | 2 Comments

I have a general maintenance company registered and last year I was contracted to do the maintenance of a big house (cleaning the house and mowing the lawn) 2 x per month from Jan to Dec 2010. She paid me cash every time, She knows what my services are, she is not in the house [...]

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