With anything like this, I hate to be the first especially with this manufacturer. They brought out the Nest smoke detector and it get recalled. I would rather wait and watch the press and blogs and when the dust clears and all is good then starting specifiing them.
Phililp Anderson
Berkeley CA
Nathan,
If we average the last couple of bathoom shower with bench including new shower, drain assembly, shower value and water line, gut and redo the shower with upscale tile and venting and lighting it runs about $35k.
Philip Anderson
What experience do you have in this type of house? Can you give me names of one or two (not three) clients for which you have done this type of work? How long does it take from start of design to significant completion?
Philip Anderson
HDRRemodeling. Berkeley, Ca
I don't think so. Nothing that will last under heat, water and weight.
Philip
Greg,
What did the contractor say. Why didn't she/he use them. I would talk to the contractors before I file a complaint with the BBB. Can you tell me more about the project?
Philip Anderson\
https://www.nationaltransportllc.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6IeO1cGv1gIVlINpCh3cgAMHEAAYASAAEgLVH_D_BwE
I have heard good things about them.
Philip Anderson
HDR Remodeling
Berkeley Ca
http://www.tile-assn.com/ The National Tile Contrators Association is a good start
and then google them
Philip Anderson
HDR Remodeling
Berkeley Ca
yes I would be concerned about the egress issue (or the ways in which you can exit the home). I would always check with the building department.
Philip
HDR Remodeling
Berkeley Ca
There are a very wide veriety of gas fireplace inserts.
1. Check with the city to see what you can install. Some cities are now requiring sealed units
2. Do not try runing a gas line by yourself. Hire a licensed plumber to do it.
3. http://www.csia.org/?gclid=CL_Qk-SZ0dACFZBefgodOrUNRA Contact a CSIA certified chimney sweep to help you install.
Thanks
Philip Anderson
HDR Remodeling Berkeley Ca
To help you I need to ask a few questions:
1. Do you have a good contract?
2. Does the contract state in writing start time?
3. Do you think you have paid money to the contractor more than the work completed?
4. Does your state require a licence?
5. Is the contractor a friend of your?
I would recommend a licenced mason Please don't have a handyperson do it. It will look terrible and may not withstand an siemic even properly.
i would call some of the licenced home builder in your area and ask them who they would recommend/
Phililp
Set up includeing Dust Containment field, reverse air flow and floor protection
Demo concreete work, framing, roofing
Rough electrical
Rough plumbing
Inspection
Drywall,
Inspectioin
Mud and tape
Cabinets and fixtures
Tile backsplash
Finish electrical
Finish plumbing
Fixtures
Finishes Painting
Final Inspection
Clean up
Photo Pizza Party
Each phase should show labor (both in house and sub), materials broken out
Hope this helps
Philip Anderson
HDR Remodeling
Berkeley Ca
We recently were asked to lay some beautiful recyeled tiles salvaged from an apartment building lobby in Paris. But they were too thick by a little over an inch and you would end up with a trip hazzard
We pulled the floor, the sub floor and with engineering, lowered to top edge of the floor joistes, replaced the sub floor, install backer board and then the tile so that it came out perfectly flat.
Expensive but the end result was beautiful.
Philip Anderson
HDR Remodeling
Berkeley Ca