This is a question that comes up frequently. How much does it cost to have a Dog Door or a Cat Door installed in my door? Pet flaps are often installed in garage access doors and sometimes even in screen doors. How much would a handyman charge to install one of these doors? What would …
Remove, frame and finish back. One cout of sheetrock mud cut trim and 1/4 round to fit also cut chair rail to fit using hardy board on out side.
Submitted by: John J – Dumas, TX (Thursday, July 18, 2013) After a repair on the roof, the cables and wires for satellite tv dish, etc. were left unattached from edge of roof. The work to be done is re-hanging these cables and wires, neatly.
Posted by? Marinus – Penticton, British Columbia, Canada (Wednesday July 17, 11:51am) What would be the cost to apply new hardie board on skirting of a modular home? Also includes constructing new framing. The home is 54′ x 31′ x 28″. What would be the charge per sq ft? Excluding the materials.
Submitted by: Beth J Markesan, WI Saturday, June 22, 2013> I require something to be built where an addition meets an existing home. The addition roof line was built approximately 7 inches higher than the existing roof and I have had leaking issues between the walls. It has been recommended that I have a cricket …
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What would the cost be to tear off siding from 2-square sized wall. Reside it with new siding. Use scrap siding to replace a 3-piece gap on one side and 2 piece gap on another. Also, repair and tighten other problem areas equaling about 6 pieces worth.
Converting one step up to access the entrance door of a store into a ramp/flat surface. Hoping to make budget extend to several store entrances with one step up to access entrance door.
Submitted by: stvrnhn – Budget: uncertain Baltimore, MD USA (Monday, February 20, 2012) I have a customer who needs me to build 2 Murphy stow-away beds one horizontal mount the other vertical. Each will need to close into their own cabinets mounted to the wall and made of 3/4″ birch plywood. I`ve already got an …
Submitted by: kennybetchel San Antonio, TX USA (Sunday, June 13, 2010) Install attic access stairway – access door there but will require some lengthening…also some plywood couple 4×8 sheets laid for storage. If you are a contractor or a handyman, how much would this job cost in your area? Low Price: $240 Consensus Price: $425 …
The tank itself was 10 feet tall, 14 feet in diameter and full of water within 2 inches of the top. This roof was in terrible shape. The redwood tongue and groove sheeting was rotten in many places, the nails had let go and many boards were missing. This makes for an interesting place to work. You …
Cabinet moldings can spruce up the look of an otherwise aging kitchen. A simple molding can be installed in a matter of just a few hours. The more challenging aspect of this work is matching the molding to the existing cabinets. It the kitchen cabinets are being painted, this is an excellent time to add a …
The value of the piece of art and the location must be considered when estimating a price. Valuable artwork and heavy pieces of sculpture require extra care. Customers usually understand that this type of installation may be expensive. This particular piece of art was not valuable, but did require some care to ensure that it wasn’t …
Looks like a small job but upon closer consideration you realize how much goes into installing door pulls. These doors were 8 feet tall and custom built. They must have been very expensive meaning there was no room for error. Setting up the jig to guide the router was the most important step. Having the correct bit …
The wood flooring in the family room was starting to buckle in some locations. The flooring installer asked that additional ventilation be added to the crawl space help prevent moisture buildup. The homeowner decided to have four additional vents added to the crawl space where no vents existed. Low estimate for materials and labor: Vents Screws …
The homeowner wanted 4 lockers built, one for each of his children. The lower storage area is for shoes and various sport items. The shelf is placed and strengthened to allow it to be used as a seat. Hooks are included above for hanging jackets, back packs and sport uniforms. The four lockers were built for $800 including …
The homeowner wanted these shelves built for storage. As usual, the final design is left up to the handyman regarding overall dimensions, shelf height and spacing between the shelves. Planning the design and layout required some time. The shelves ended up being 12 feet long by 6 feet tall and were built around the side window. This …
This small trailer was worth repairing. It is approximately 6′ wide by 7′ long and would be capable of carrying small farm equipment after it is repaired. Using pressure treated 2×6 fir and securing the planks with round headed carriage bolts, this trailer is ready to go. To complicate the installation, the trailer design has the planks …
Submitted by: Kbking – Cumming, GA USA I need an estimate on two floor to ceiling book cases to be built on either side of an existing window with a window seat that doubles as storage underneath in between. Room is appox 10x12ft
Submitted by: bcanty13 – santa cruz, CA USA We have a flat screen tv measuring 24 x36 and I’m interested in hiding it. With that in mind I’d like an estimate for building a recessed cabinet for the tv and routing the cables through wall. We’ll be installing shelving below and around it.
Submitted by: dsechrist – Austin, TX USA Purchased home and based on inspection need an estimate for the following items- unsealed hole around flue pipe- strap flue pipe at roof decking and ensure proper clearance- several minor plumbing and electrical issues- fix 6 sprinkler-replace hose – Evaluate and fix potential leak inside garage window repair …
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Submitted by: jasperfman – Attica, IN USA I would like a estimate for labor cost on a rental repairs. Drywall repair 2ft x 18in. Repaint living room one bedroom and bathroom. Replace exterior door three pieces of vinyl siding and one piece of j-trim. Tear down and remove a 10’x16′ chicken coop. Replace 4 electrical …
Submitted by: HillsideHomeImprovements – Lititz, PA USA How much would it cost at $50 an hour and how much time to cover a 10′ x 14′ with beadboard on the ceiling.
Submitted by: Everett – Greensboro, NC USA We have a town home community with 29 buildings single level and we have 53 vent boots that have not had a repair. We have looked at a product called Rain Cap IPSCORP.com Product code 81720 and 81722. We are looking to have all of these done. We …
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Submitted by: Dave – Novi, MI USA Install stainless steel chimney cap on fireplace flu single flu-free standing chimney. What would be the cost including the cap?