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Is Standford University in CA. Is it required to pay PREVAILING WAGE scale rates to Plumbing contractors? The? When a Plumbing contract exceeds 300k are employees entitled to Prevailing Wage Pay Scale? Aren't all schools, Government buildings, state jobs prevailing?
Plumbers who Make More than 150k a year? I know a lot of Plumbing Contractors whose Companies earn in excess o? of 200and 300k a year. How insulting is it for BO to say it is unlikely plumbers make more than his proposed taxation without representation? What an insult to this profession. How can his supporters tolerate his obvious prejudice and dislike for American working people?
I cannot find any information on yhe study guides for indiana plumbing contractors test HELP PLEASE?
What is a good sales strategy to sell plumbing products to contractors and designers? I would like to develop this end of the business as opposed to the walk in business in my retail location. Is price always the best factor or is delivery and customer service just as important?
I have a Plumbing Company, its there any where i can get a list of contractors In Minnesota who needs Plumbing is there a website of local contractors in Minnesota. I have my plumbing company and i need more work! so i want to send letters or emails out to contractors so i can help with their plumbing. Please help! thank you so much!
Plumbing Contractors in Orlando? Plumbing Company in Orlando Florida? I am looking for Plumbing Contractors in Orlando Florida. Can anyone recommend a good plumbing company that is affordable and reliable. The last plumbing job I had was terrible - so I want to make sure this one is good. I would prefer if I was given a phone number so I can speak directly to the plumbing company - but company name and website would work as well. Thanks, Bobby
How do I go about in getting a plumbing contractor's estimate?2 contractors couldn't give one.Suggestions? I have a small 2 story home. When the upstairs shower is turned on, there is a leak through the ceiling of the living room on the first floor. What will probably be needed is for a hole to be placed through the ceiling and the leak located. The plumbing contractors have said that they cannot give an estimate til they see what the problem is. I don't feel comfortable giving them "carte blanche" to do work and then send me a bill. Any suggestions on getting an estimate?Thanks. Ok enough of the doctor analogies. OTOH, I have insurance to pay most of the doctor and hospital bills. I just take care of a set fee (annual deductible). The plumber's bills have to paid with after tax money and in cash.
How do I get rid of another competing plumbing contractor without doing anything illegal? I am currently using Service Magic, a lead service for plumbing leads, now another local contractor has joined. What this means is that now I have to compete with them on leads that we both pay for but only one gets. Any Ideas that are not illegal?
Does anyone know how to sell out a plumbing contractor license? I was curious on if anyone knew how to offer your plumbing contractor license to a company that needs one, either in florida or another state, to qualify their company. I am licensed in Florida and was wanting to sell out my license. Anyone have any suggestions?
In need of reasonable framing & plumbing contractors in memphis area. Contact info: tomboyllc@yahoo.com? I will be remodeling a residence I purchased and will need someone who is well rounded in demolition, framing, plumbing, concrete and drywall. There will be clean up required. This will be an hourly job and the person has to be reliable, have his/her own transportation and be able to pass a drug screen.
What would be the percent restocking fee that a plumbing supply house in New York(Westchester) would charge a? regular customer that is a plumbing contractor? Do you feel that the plumber should pass on that charge to a customer who he could not even begin the job for due to failure of another contractor(excavator). The pipe was left on my property then returned due to inability to perform the job contraced for.
plumbing company working on large project-over 50k- is paid weekly, is contractors license required for plumbe? need to know if this situation requires a contractors license for the plumber
What would be the best strategy & (low cost) to start a Plumbing/Water Treatment Business in the Atlanta area? Looking for a jump start into the Plumbing Service/repair business in Atlanta. Currently in my third year running a Plumbing Service business (Licensed Plumber/Contractor) here in Chicago Suburbs. Also have certifications in Water Treatment, water purification and backflow prevention.
What can be the most effective way to market a small plumbing company? I,m trying to market a plumbing company to general contractors what way should I go about it
I am a plumbing contractor. Did some work for an absentee landlord, now she won't pay.? Filed lien, sent letter, sent statement. Now what should I do? She lives in California. I am in New Mexico. Property is rental. Has two rentals and one tenant now.
If the Culligan man was in your house and recommended plumbing and heating repairs, would you take the advice? We are in the process of partnering with Culligan Water Products. We have been in business for 23 years as a plumbing and heating contractor. As the franchise works out we would have to use seperate trucks but the same employees. My question is if a Culligan man was in your home and he knew what he was talking about in reference to heating service work that needed to be peformed on your home heating system would you take his advice? Or would you blow it off because after all he is wearing a Culligan shirt? We are a licensed, bonded, and insured plumbing and heating contractor. We have 7, 2 card carrying journeymen plumbing and heating technicians.
whats the average hourly rate for a contractor who does entire renovations except electrical and plumbing? Im looking at getting some renovations done to my house.. Bathroom, basement, kitchen, bedrooms. Just wondering what the average hourly rate would be for a jack of all trades contractor to do everything from start to finish except any electrical or plumbing work. This would be the one contractor doing everything. hourly rate for just one person, or PER person he has working with him. Thanks in advance!
what is the standard remodel contractors warranties in new york? Im having a an addition build to my exsisting structure to include electrical, plumbing, windows and roofing. The contractor originaly wanted to provide me with a 3 mounth coverage but i feel this is inadiqute, however he is willing to go to 6 mounths is this the standard or a should i ask for more.
What penalties for doing electrical/plumbing work without license or permit? What are the legal penalties if any for a contractor doing residential plumbing or electrical work without being a licensed electrican or plumber in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania?
Any advice on how to contract out plumbing, electrical and general maintenance repairs for apartments? I manage 67 apartment units and have all janitorial/housekeeping issues covered, but I'd like to contract out for the mechanical repairs. Any suggestions on how to do that so there won't be surprises when the bills come? I'm thinking there would be a need for multiple contractors to handle specialized repairs (i.e. plumbing, electrical, etc.)
how much would it cost to get contractors to re-do a small sized bathroom? i have a flat and the bathroom is smallish - with toilet/sink/bathtub. what would the average cost be if i got contractors to remove it all and install new ones, including tiling the floors, painting / wallpapering the walls / plumbing? thanks for your help.
Marketing my interior design business to Contractors? I am an Interior Designer who would like to specialize in helping contractors design new homes (presold or spec). I currently work for a design center that offers cabinets, carpet, tile, hardood & slab countertops. I feel that I could be a single source for a contractor to go to for design help (since a lot of them don't want to deal with this end of it). I could also select paint colors, appliances, lighting & plumbing fixtures. I would love any ideas on how to market contractors!
How do you add plumbing without cutting into the slab? I once saw in a magazine that you can add plumbing without cutting into the slab. Yet I have not been able to find anything else on it. It was in a contractors magazine. If anyone knows anything please let me know.
Why so many No-show Home Improvement contractors? Over the years, I have had several Home improvement contractors show up to take measurements for floors, windows, plumbing, etc, but then they never follow through and send an estimate. Why do you think that is happening? I have money to spend and tried to track themn down for their quote but they gve me the runaround.
What to look for in contractors who repair major water damage? Bathroom sink pipe sprung a major leak, 15 minutes worth of tap water soaked hardwood flooring, plaster walls and ceilings and ran into some duct work...also we are concerned about the electrical wiring behind ceiling and walls, what are some good characteristics to look for in hiring a contractor who specializes in this type of work? Also, is it typical for the homeowner's insurance to cover the plumbing work? So far, the adjuster says only work to repair damage is covered but not the plumbing that caused the problem...sound right?
How do i obtain reference materiel on CA contractors license? My father was a contractor and im interested in becoming a contractor but need study material on everything. Such as framing, electrical, plumbing, foundation, roofing, etc.
Plumbing rates / fees? Does anyone know of a book or list of fees charge by plumbing contractors? You know, a flat fee to change / replace an old toilet with a new one?
Advice for finding someone to repair a plumbing problem? We have recently noticed water coming up between linoleum sections in the hall bathroom, and we're thinking that the pipes under the toilet or under the bathtub are old and leaking. (it's an older house, built in the 50's). I have also cleaned a bit of mold from around the baseboard, so I think that the leak may have been present for a while. I'm not really sure how bad it is. The water leak needs to be repaired pretty soon so that we don't experience more mold growth or other structural damage. What type of professional should we call - a plumber or a general contractor? We don't need to re-do the entire bathroom - just repair the water leak. (although it would be nice to replace the floor, too!) This is our first house, and our first maintenance problem that we don't know how to fix on our own. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
What kind of contractor to repair fungus on subfloor? I was told I have water damage to the subfloor under my toilet. I assume that means pipes and/or toilet fixtures that are leaking, which once located will need repairing, plus replacing the wood subfloor where damaged. Do I need a water damage specialist, plumbing contractor, wood floor contractor? I have no idea, but can't handle too many different contractors....
how much should it cost to have a contractor install a bathroom and plumbing for the bathroom in your basement assuming medium quality toilet and fixtures and tile, small sink vanity, stand up shower?
In NJ, do i need licensed contractors to do work in my house? ? I was wondering if in NJ i need licensed contractors to rip down a wall, install sheet rock, install outlets, install lighting, install new plumbing, refinish my floor, do my roof, etc. I am planning to do some work in my house not a lot, but i was wondering do the contractors i get need to be licensed? Also what type of work do i need to get permits for? And how do i go about doing this in NJ? Please let me know. Thank you
What is the normal height a shower head should be mounted above the shower floor? I know that tall people like them mounted higher, but what is the height that most plumbing contractors mount them in a new house.
Who should I contact to cover an open sump pump well in the basement - plumber, contractor..? The sump pump well is located in the basement of an investment property. the insurance company requires that the sump pump be covered. what profession is doing this type of work - plumber, general contractor, other..? Also, approximately how much should it cost just to cover it (just a rough estimate - $100? $500, $1000?) THANKS.
what is the national plumbing code? my dad is a contractor and he asked me to google the national plumbing code but the ones ive come up with are for canada....is there a seperate one for america and what are the links where you can look it up? thanks
where would a plumbing contractor look for work in irac? looking for work in middle east
What is the per square foot cost for new residential construction in NE Florida? I want to build a simple 2000 sq ft bungalow in St Augustine Florida. By simple, I mean real simple and I would do all of the finishing including all fixtures, flooring, painting, etc. All I need it a slab, frame and roof and wiring and plumbing. Contractors quote me between $175-$225. sq ft. Does it really cost $350,000 for a slab, four walls and a roof during this "recession"?
How do you file a claim for damage done to your property by someone else's contractor? For example, if a plumbing contractor working for an uphill neighbor knocked something out in a pipe causing sewage to come down onto your property? Do you file with your own insurance company? Or do you have to file suit againts the neighbor and his contractor?
Plumbing Estimating or Plumbing Estimator? Where can I get my plumbing jobs estimated? I am a Plumbing Contractor and I require the services of a Plumbing Estimator. Where can I find one???
How do other contractors get repair and remodeling leads? I specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodeling and I'm always looking for more business. I'm hoping to partner with some of the local plumbing companies in order to generate more leads (esp. bath remodels). Any other suggestions would be appreciated. I've tried print advertising but all I get is telemarketer calls.
Good good overall online guide to creating a bathroom (framing, plumbing, electrical) from scratch? Just purchased new home with unfinished basement. I want to put in a new bathroom and recreation room, but have no experience with plumbing despite being an engineer. Thanks for any guides that are provided, and no I will not hire a contractor (I'm too cheap).
Would it really be cheaper to tear down and rebuild a garage than adding frost footings for plumbing ? I want to convert my detached garage into a 2 season multi purpose room/winter garage. Contractors says that if I want to add water and waste lines that I have to have frost footings, he claims to tear down and rebuild would be cheaper. The structure is built super solid but sits on a slab only.
I need help with recourse due to bad plumbing in Jacksonville Florida? Purchased a rehab house in Jacksonville Florida. Plumbing to sewer was bad. Pipe is dislodged, sewer empties into sand. All of the plumbing to the house built in 1914, was re-plumbed. The problem lays on my side of the sidewalk, not city"s responsibility. Plumber that pulled permit is out of business. He was hired by a general contractor that is still in business. Do I have any recourse, before I pay a plumber a small fortune to fix it?
How can I undo plumbing glued with ABS cement? The contractor made a mistake installing my tub and I need to take some of the plumbing apart. It was glued with Harvey's ABS cement A-6. Is there a solvent I can use to dissolve this glue??
My plumber left a huge hole in my kitchen, what do I do? I recently purchased a home and hired a plumbing contractor to come and connect the pipes under my kitchen sink. He said that he would have to re-route the kitchen plumbing to a different plumbing "stack" in the basement. The problem is that in doing so, he completely ripped out the wall behind the kitchen cabinets in order to install the new pipes. Now I have nice new pipes and a huge hole in my kitchen wall. Should I request that they fix it or do I need to hire someone else to repair my wall? And what type of company would I call to fix this? I only have two weeks left before my new occupancy inspection... please HELP.
where would a plumbing contractor look fot work in irac? looking for work in middle east
Where will I find Installers for the Rinnai Tankles Water Heaters for the Thumb Area of Michigan? Heating & Plumbing Contractors Certified Installers for the Rinnai Tankless Hot Water Heater in Southeastern Michigan?
Best way to get contractor Liscence to work on houses eg. roofing, plumbing, carpentry, landscaping? I want to know whats the best way to go about getting a liscence for working on houses. I have some cash flow and is looking to buy a fixer upper...
I want to find a plumber in myarea.? Are there any good sites for finding a reputable plumbing contractor?
Does working an apprentice plumber count as working experience? I looked at the requirements in Arizona to have a plumbing contractor license,and says it requires 4 years experience,I think the apprenticeship does count but wanted to make sure.I live in Mesa,Arizona,so if anybody knows the rules for this particular state that would be helpful.
Heating Contractor Problem - Badly Sized Boiler? I worked with a plumbing contractor to put a new steam boiler in my house. As I know, steam boilers need to be sized correctly I verbally verified the sizing with him. Unfortunately, on the install date I could not be home because I just started a new job. He installed a boiler far bigger than I discussed. As well, the boiler documentation states that the boiler will not be warrantied if mis-sized. However, the contract did not state the size. I have withheld payment but the contractor is threatening a lien. Am I screwed?
What problems could arise with the plumbing/water in the new house? It is a house out of foreclosure and I'm buying it with cash. I've inspected everything by what my uncle told me to do (contractor and former structural inspector). Also took pics etc.. But, no one has lived in the house since May. There is no sign of water damage, water tank looks new.. but it does need new piping (cheap). What else could arise that I need to look into? Septic problems and how to check etc? The house is currently winterized.
Where can I get information on grounding an electric panel for a SFR? I just had my house copper repiped.? The inspector requested to see that the electric panel was grounded to the new copper plumbing. The contractor I hired says they don't do that and I should call an electrician. I'm all out of funds after spending so much with the plumbing contractor and must pass inspection so the contractor will patch up their work.
had new toilet fitted and it overflowed and flooded my basement? I had new toilet system fitted and while I was out for the day it overflowed and flooded my basement. The engineers report says that "the toilet was blocked and the internal overflow flooded basement. I have had to reset defective overflow unit". Apparently the soil pipe outside bathroom was blocked and this caused the toilet to overflow over the pan. I am trying to get the plumbing contractor to accept responsibility but he is saying I should go back to my landlord. He is saying that the soil pipe was blocked (not newly put in) and that overflowed back into toilet. What do you think?
How to arrive at exact costing of units constructed? How to arrive at exact costing of units constructed? E.g. apart from the actual materials issued per building, per floor, per unit; how to load other costs like cost of the land, common roads within the premises, elevators, garden and labour costs including civil / electrical / plumbing contractor charges etc.
Anybody on this site know what a journeyman plumbing contractor does to earn a living? I know that Obama doesn't. Things are different working in the trades. You get dirty and you gotta be ready to get out and find your own jobs everyday. You gotta pay for a lot of things after the homeowner or general contractor pays you. Inspectors need the liscence, not the fellow doing the work. Journeyman electricians, plumbers etc. usually serve an apprenticeship to learn the trade. It just doesn't work like peole with a cpa certificate. it is another world that college kids have no idea. Somebody has to do it.
how much would a plumbing contractor charge to lay 80 feet of 4 inch sewer line? approximately how much should a plumbing contractor charge to lay 80 feet of 4 inch sewer line in the state of California and the digging is a moderate level challenge
Contractors help me out here? My husband and I have a bought a large old full 2 story house. It needs to be gutted and mostly redone. We plan to renovate the main floor first so that we can move in by Oct 1st and finish the basement and upper floor as we live there. This house needs new roof, new plumbing, new elecric, it is having some walls knocked down and replaced with beams, needs the walls insulated, new walls put up, change windows, it also has no kitchen and no bathrrom. Plus it needs all the lath and plaster knocked out. We can do any of these things ourselves but need to hire out alot of the work to have it done in time. What things should we do and which should we hire out to save the most money? It is 90 yrs old, w 9 yr old basement. It has bathrooms but are in such bad sha[pe have to be completely redone, no plumbing to them either so they are being moved elseware in the home. I dont know where the heck the kitchen was or why there isn't one anymore but there is none. The house was moved onto this new basement 9 yrs ago and left this way since. It will be valuable once done. We have renters for our house for Oct 1st, we need the rent coming in to afford to do this one!
What is the best battery backup sump pump system for your home and why? After a catastrophic flood, I need to purchase a backup system. Please only respond if you know what you are talking about.......a contractor or plumbing professional.....Thanks!
So me and my golfing buddy were sitting around enjoying the pleasures of a doobie and got to talking about our country. We're both in our mid-fifties, work every day and pay our taxes. I posed this hypothetical question to him, I have a pocket-full of money, how much do you need in order to retire tomorrow? He is a hard core fiscal conservative, is paying a mortgage and has a wife and a kid. He told me one point three million. He's fifty-four and has been a plumbing contractor for twenty five years. That's to be comfortable in his mind, one point three million to last the next thirty years. Why does a hearing aid cost thousands of dollars? Well pancakes, wrong you are. As a business owner he hates taxes and the way our government has its hand in everything. He's totally against abortion and welfare of any sort, especially corporate. He's also for "winning" in Iraq. You see, we smoke and play golf together and don't let our political opinions get in the way of our friendship. Lighten up OK?
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