One of our units in a 9 unit apartment had mould in theOne of our units in a 9 unit apartment had mould in the bathroom. We had to replace a soggy wooden window to correct the problem but decided we would do some upgrades while we were doing renovations. … read more
Debra
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We hired a company to do our master bathroom renovation pluswe hired a company to do our master bathroom renovation plus install a second bathroom in our basement. We signed a contract and paid 40% down. The contract included another 45% payment due upon delivery of custom cabinets. During the renovation we had a flood from the plumbing installed in the master bathroom through the floor to our dining room. We also had many issues arise with the quality of the work done including walls being out of plumb, tiles not cut and installed correctly, forgetting insulation, to just name a few. We have a list of over 15 mistakes/errors/omissions We had a written schedule for work but many days passed without workers showing up...when they did they worked a few hours then left. It's been very trying. We asked the owner to the site and discussed our concerns. He did remedy most of them. Currently, we have most of the cabinetry installed. Not all tile in the shower is complete. Since the cabinetry has been delivered the owner is demanding due upon delivery payment. We are concerned we will pay him and then we won't see any more work completed. Still remaining is installation of toilets, shower fixtures, sinks and fixtures, bathtub, electrical fixtures and trim. We have been in discussion with the owner to discuss our concerns and want to balance our risk and obligation with him. We have offered him less than the due upon delivery with indications for him to complete plumbing, tile, trim and fix our ceiling which was damaged from the flood. We've offered him the balance due upon delivery once the electrical is completed. A 10% due upon completion of the shower glass once installed is also in the contract. We would like to know since we are negotiating the initial contract payment schedule with him, because of the way this job has gone, are we still bound by it's terms? Can we enforce a 10% hold back, even though it is not in the contract, to ensure all work completed is satisfactory? We don't want any sub-contractor issuing a lien. In a recent email the owner made a comment about not holding back payment if a handle, or piece of trim isn't finished. … read more
Debra
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I would like your advice in how to terminate a lease. II would like your advice in how to terminate a lease. I signed a 2-year ease for a rental house effective March 1. Damage deposit and rent has been paid. We did a move-in inspection at which time a th… read more
Debra
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I need to know what are my rights in connection to someHello, I need to know what are my rights in connection to some issue with a renovation. I wanted to get a bathroom renovated & got 3 estimates. 1 of the contractors did some sweet selling talk & I dec… read more
Debra
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Doctoral Degree
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I was just wondering if the client which refuses toHello - I was just wondering if the client which refuses to pay due to the leak situation which I spoke to you about yesterday can withhold payment due to unsatisfactory work (in her eyes)? For a revi… read more
Debra
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Hi there, We had renovation done in early March this year.Hi there, We had renovation done in early March this year. The two guy totally butched the bathroom. We had to hire someone else to redo everything. Now the first two guys are asking for $16000 for la… read more
Debra
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I hired a company to restore the marble in my bathroom, theyI hired a company to restore the marble in my bathroom, they ruined it. I have received the following email and contract from them reagarding the repairs. I think this contract is very unfair I could … read more
Debra
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How to deal with a contractor who has done an awfully poorHow to deal with a contractor who has done an awfully poor job and now even threatens to put a lien on our house unless we pay him the full contract price for the work he doesn't want to finish? Is th… read more
Ulysses101
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The advice i would need should be relevant in canada, whereThe advice i would need should be relevant in canada, where i am from please. We hired a contractor to renovate our bathroom, Bob. We found him on bidmyreno.com, he is not part of a larger company etc… read more
Debra
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As a contractor I have painted a house using a paint mixedAs a contractor I have painted a house using a paint mixed according to a formula requested by a customer and at a store requested by the customer. After having finished painting I left some paint as … read more
Copperlaw
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I own a condominium in Edmonton Alberta. My condo is lessI own a condominium in Edmonton Alberta. My condo is less than 5 years old and I am the second owner. My problem is this: the bathtub in my unit has an inherent defect (a hole in it) this hole was not… read more
Tom B.
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Two years ago I did a complete (and expensive) condo renovation;Two years ago I did a complete (and expensive) condo renovation; recently, I am experiencing problems with the bathroom, tiles are falling out of the shower, the tiling is cracking and I believe there… read more
Debra
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Doctoral Degree
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Construction - Job Abandonment and Demage repairs We hiredConstruction - Job Abandonment and Demage repairs We hired a licensed contractor for kitchen and bathroom renovations. The projected completion date August 2010 - long passed. During the project some … read more
Debra
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I am a licensed home renovator doing 2 bathrooms for client.AllI am a licensed home renovator doing 2 bathrooms for client.All materials supplied by homeowner.I employed trades people to do the work.Removed existing bathtubs,toilets and other fittings.Client want… read more
Debra
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I am having issues with a contractor who did work on my bathroom.I am having issues with a contractor who did work on my bathroom. We agreed on a price (verbally) prior to the work being done in the amount of $1900.00. There was no written contract or invoice ever … read more
Debra
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I live in a condominium and the tiles are cracked in the bathroomI live in a condominium and the tiles are cracked in the bathroom and atrium. In the hallway there are 2 different design tiles only because they couldn't find a match. The bathroom sink is chipped as… read more
Debra
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