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How Do You Hire A Septic Contractor?

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Installing a septic system is an expensive but essential project when building a new home in an area not served by public sewers. Here's how to find a contractor to get the job done. Step 1 Make sure you have a septic design approved by the local boa ... more

How Does a Septic Contractor Spend a Workday?

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Introduction One of the dirtiest jobs on the earth is working with sewage and sewage equipment. This job usually falls to either a plumber, or a septic contractor. The difference between the two lies mostly in the duties. A plumber tends to focus mor ... more

How Do You Choose A Concrete Driveway Contractor?

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Concrete driveways have become an increasingly popular option for homeowners. One of the attractions is that the driveway can be decorated in ways that an asphalt driveway cannot. As with any home improvement project, pick your contractor carefully. ... more

I'm a Lawn Contractor. Can I dispose of yard/garden waste at Leaflan?

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All Commercial Contractors, Lawn Contractors, and Haulers must pay a fee each time they use Leaflan. The fee is determined by the volume of yard waste you bring. Your trailer is measured to determine the amount the fee will be each time. You are then ... more

How do I find a contractor to undertake garden design construction?

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Mary is happy to suggest several local landscaping contractors whose work she has found to be satisfactory. For gardens further afield, Mary can help you choose the right contractor for the job. ... more

Can a contractor legally install a garage door with NO safty sensor?

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the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in 1993, passed a law that required all garage door manufacturers to equip their garage doors with photoelectric sensors, and pressure-sensitive sensors.Three aspects of your garage door should be checked ... more

Can a house pass code if a contractor puts new siding over asbestos siding?? ?

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Actually code compliance isn't the issue unless the house was vacant for a number of years and occupancy was discontinued, and you're trying to regain a certificate of occupancy, then you start running into all kinds of fun compliance/code problems. ... more

How can I make sure a contractor finishes work he said he would do?

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I would threaten to get a lawyer and take him to small claims court. I hope you asked for references and such before you hired him. Does he have a valid license? You can ask for his license number and by law he has to give it to you. You can also fil ... more

What can i do if california contractor does not finish remodeling job?

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Contact the CSLB (California State Licensing Board). This would work best if you had his license number. Explain the situation to them and if they agree he has more work they will take it from there. They have the power to void his license and to ass ... more

What is a reasonable amount for a contractor in the Chicago area to charge to refinish a deck?

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My company would charge you around $2300 dollars assuming those numbers are correct. Assuming you are talking about a professional deck restoration contractor, my company is right in the middle range for pricing around the country. I'm a little skept ... more
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