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Bathroom Remodel #1
  • Current bath/shower is fiberglass with shower curtain.
  • Remove and replace tub/shower combo and replace with cast iron Kohler tub and new fixtures.
  • Remove fiberboard backing, add concrete tile board, tile, new plumbing fixtures.
  • Add new sliding glass shower door.
  • Replace linoleum floor with non-slip ceramic tile.
  • Replace towel holders, toilet paper holder and robe hook, and plumbing fixtures.
  • Add high-velocity, but quiet bathroom fan.
  • Add new three-mirror medicine cabinet, bar lighting over sink, new Kohler elongated toilet, toilet seat, and sink fixture.
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Bathroom Remodel #2
  • Current bath/shower is enameled steel with shower curtain.
  • Remove and replace tub/shower combo and replace with new tub and enclosure with new plumbing fixtures.
  • Add new sliding glass shower door.
  • Replace linoleum floor with non-slip ceramic tile.
  • Replace towel holders, toilet paper holder and robe hook, and plumbing fixtures.
  • Remove and replace bathroom window with vinyl dual glazed window.
  • Add new three-mirror medicine cabinet, bar lighting over sink, new kohler elongated toilet, toilet seat, and sink fixture.
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Bathroom Repair
  • Current bath/shower is steel with shower curtain.
  • Part of subfloor suffers from water damage and rot because of failure of shower curtain.
  • Proposal: Add new sliding glass shower door.
  • Remove/replace toilet with new water-saving toilet.
  • Replace shut-off valve and supply hose.
  • Demo damaged sections of subfloor and replace with fresh plywood, replace linoleum floor.
  • Repair water damage and paint bathroom.
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Kitchen Remodel
  • Remove and replace existing kitchen cabinets.
  • Replace with new oak cabinets.
  • Remove current formica countertops and replace with granite countertops.
  • Replace kitchen sink and fixture.
  • Remove cabinets.
  • Per linear foot of cabinet face or back (whichever is longer).
  • The cost of removing base cabinets includes the cost of removing the countertop.
  • Add the cost of moving plumbing, electrical and HVAC lines.
  • These figures assume debris is piled on site.
  • No salvage of materials or fixture moving is included.
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Deck Repair/Replace
  • Remove and replace rotted deck 2 x 6 lumber with fiberon decking.
  • Some repair to pressure-treated joists and beams.
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Sliding Door
  • Remove/replace old aluminum single glass sliding door with dual pane vinyl sliding door.
  • Patch and paint existing exterior wall.
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