- Is this house unsafe? I’ve rented it for over a year, but have always wondered
It seems like the foundation is badly cracked, but I know nothing about construction
154 points84 comments2 d ago
- Any other contractors recognize these planks?
Have some what I believe to be plastic planks that some tenant decided would be a great place for a camp fire. The company I work for has lost the information on them so its unclear where to get...
18 points44 comments6 d ago
- Two of three contractors won't touch a pergola kit I'd buy myself
The one who will do it wants T&M with no labor warranty. And he won't even guess at hours until he's read the install manual. The other two only install what they supply. One of those was a...
12 points109 comments2 d ago
- Need help with lawsuit against dishonest contractor
I know this is long, but here's the gist: House has an old lathe and plaster ceiling attached to the attic joists. At some point before I bought, an independent 1/2 sheetrock drop ceiling using 2...
12 points48 comments5 d ago
- 15-year ICF installer here. These are the 3 things I'd check before your pour
I've installed ICF walls in Southern Ontario for 15 years. Most of the problems I see could have been caught on a walk-through before the concrete truck showed up. If you're building with ICF,...
11 points3 comments20 h ago
- Advice: contractor work
Looking for some advice. The tile installation just started today, and I stopped by to check on the progress while the installers were at lunch. I noticed some areas where the alignment and...
8 points30 comments6 d ago
- Time and materials billing question
I recently had a kitchen leak that resulted in a complete kitchen remodel. My cabinet contractor and I agreed to time and materials billing. When I got the final bill, I noticed there were a lot...
7 points39 comments3 d ago
- My bathroom counter got ordered with the wrong backsplash height. My contractor is now suggested finishing the tile edge with caulk. I’m having a hard time imagining that looking good. Is caulk an appropriate way to edge this tile piece for aesthetics and longevity in a bathroom with a shower?
7 points35 comments3 d ago
- Replacement style window install in new construction
Just wondering how cooked this is.. I know the job isn’t done, but I don’t think it’s looking promising. Correct me if I’m wrong! The gap at the top is huge. The side gaps are much smaller. Window...
7 points28 comments4 d ago
- Is there any real reason this was done, or did they just mess up?
We have been dealing with this company for about a month now that destroyed our bathroom (they were supposed to just replace the bathtub) and this is their latest attempt at fixing it. Honestly...
6 points36 comments7 h ago