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Recommendations needed for a BR area remodeling contractor
Posted on 9/27/14 at 5:56 pm
Posted on 9/27/14 at 5:56 pm
Yes I posted this on the OT but then figured Id probably get alot more responses here.
Anyway, we are considering buying a foreclosure but it needs alot of work done (Im estimating 50-75k). Does anyone have any recommendations on someone or a company youve used?
Also any recommendations on picking a contractor? Do they typically give a free estimate or is that not the norm? I know you obviously dont pick based on price but I also dont want to get raped.
Thanks for the help
Anyway, we are considering buying a foreclosure but it needs alot of work done (Im estimating 50-75k). Does anyone have any recommendations on someone or a company youve used?
Also any recommendations on picking a contractor? Do they typically give a free estimate or is that not the norm? I know you obviously dont pick based on price but I also dont want to get raped.
Thanks for the help
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Posted on 9/27/14 at 6:13 pm to JOHNN
Patrick Reynolds / Celtic Property. Go check AngiesList (well worth the price if you are even considering remodeling).
Posted on 9/27/14 at 7:06 pm to JOHNN
How old is the house? What is wrong with it? Just needs updating or real issues?
Posted on 9/27/14 at 7:28 pm to wickowick
Home was built in the late 70's/early 80's. It needs to be repainted in and out, new roof, majority of windows replaced along with the trim around them, kitchen and bathrooms totally redone, a few walls knocked out or patched, back patio totally redone, etc. Theres ALOT that needs to be done.
Posted on 9/27/14 at 7:31 pm to JOHNN
Sounds like it... Probably needs new ac and duct work, wiring should be ok...
Posted on 9/27/14 at 8:12 pm to wickowick
Were are you located? SIL does this.
Posted on 9/27/14 at 8:16 pm to JOHNN
Kevin Klar Construction
Posted on 9/27/14 at 9:19 pm to fishfighter
Home is in the south br area.
And yes Im sure itll need a new ac as well. We are going to look at it tomorrow. Im just going by pics Ive seen of it and walking around the house so far. It also has a pretty big pool which Im not entirely thrilled about but the wife wants so we'll see.
And yes Im sure itll need a new ac as well. We are going to look at it tomorrow. Im just going by pics Ive seen of it and walking around the house so far. It also has a pretty big pool which Im not entirely thrilled about but the wife wants so we'll see.
Posted on 9/27/14 at 9:32 pm to JOHNN
What is the living area of the home? It better be in a good location...
Posted on 9/27/14 at 11:47 pm to wickowick
Right at 2400sq ft. And yes its in a nice established neighborhood where the homes typically sell between 200-290
Posted on 9/28/14 at 12:05 am to JOHNN
Maranatha Construction (Greg Owen)
Honest, great crew, can do it all.
Honest, great crew, can do it all.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 8:08 am to JOHNN
I'm a builder that does some remodeling/repair work. Want me to take a look at it?
Posted on 9/28/14 at 10:38 am to JOHNN
Harvey SMith construction ask for Tim
or Wayne Dodge Contractors
or Wayne Dodge Contractors
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:05 am to 756
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Harvey SMith construction ask for Tim
Thats who built my parents home in Briarwood back in 87. But that was also when Mr Harvey himself was building houses.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:38 am to JOHNN
G&B Specialties been around forever ask for Geno. Former president of BR Remodelers Council. Good folks
This post was edited on 9/28/14 at 11:40 am
Posted on 9/28/14 at 4:17 pm to redfish99
Thanks for the suggestions guys. We are about to go look at the house so hopefully it wont be quite as horrible as it seems haha
Posted on 9/28/14 at 5:51 pm to JOHNN
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Thanks for the suggestions guys. We are about to go look at the house so hopefully it wont be quite as horrible as it seems haha
Best to take a "good" home inspector on that trip.
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