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  1. New Member Introductions
    Hello everyone! We're Royal Remodeling LA, based in Los Angeles. From kitchens to entire homes, we excel in bringing renovation dreams to life. Let's talk renovations and share ideas! Looking forward to being part of this community. 🏠✨
  2. Business
    Hey Everyone, I was wondering, if you could all be so kind, to drop some wisdom into this thread about things that you did in the beginning that set you back, or things that launched you ahead. I know I have spoken to a few GC's and they said one of their biggest blunders was that they over...
  3. General Discussion
    I want to install a low profile light inside an acrylic shower enclosure. The unit has an acrylic ceiling. Is there a way to do this to keep it watertight and safe electrically?
  4. Remodeling
    Hello! We tore into a bathroom remodel today, planning to take out the subfloor and resheet it with advantech and put it back together. What we found was 2x6 floor joists, one completely shot and many probably spanned too far. The house is an older house that has been added on to and...
  5. Business
    I run a residential remodel company and I want to add home additions to my services. Problem is I have very little experience with foundations or with tying in roof lines. I can think of many ways of going about learning this essential part but wondering what you guys recommend. I have a client...
  6. Remodeling Picture Post
    PAP of your bathroom or some good remodeling ideas. Looking forward to having my bathroom remodeled soon. Bathroom size: 40 square feet with an average height I can extend the size if required. Please reply.
  7. Commercial Construction
    Hi everyone. My name is Aren I own a General contracting business in Oregon. I just got a chance to bid on a commercial space moving into another space. They gave me a day and a half to bid it. I was just wondering if there was a quick calculation on bidding a job like this by the square foot? I...
  8. New Member Introductions
    Greetings to All, I work( when there is work) in the mid-Michigan area, 20 yrs. in business, 25 yrs. in construction, Builders Lic., Soild Surface Certified, EPA Certified Renovator( what a money grap that is), Certified Home Inspector, husband of 1(23 yrs), father of 2, dog lover(Black Lab)...
  9. Marketing & Sales
    I've heard of contractors working with Realtors for REO or PP work, does anyone actually use them for lead services? For some people it makes sense to move to a bigger house down the street than to stay in their current home and do a remodel :rolleyes:. I see a lot of people are choosing to buy...
  10. Remodeling Picture Post
    We have just completed the excavation portion of a basement excavation and remodel project. Our client has asked us to drop the floor of his existing unfinished full basement area by about a foot and bring the crawl side of the basement into line with that. Once completed, he will have added...
  11. New Member Introductions
    Hi there... I am new to the forum and wanted to introduce myself and my company to the community. My name is Tolga Tosali and I am the owner of Tosali Construction. My company specializes in Custom Homes & Remodeling. We handle residential and commerical projects. Please visit our site to see...
  12. Help Wanted or Looking For Work
    Competative prices. everything BUT HVAC, electrical and plumbing. We will replace anything from a payne of glass to a fire wall. We do pressure washing/painting to roofing/concrete. Installing new appliances to tub/shower units to wood floors and blinds. Steve 770-354-8984 Bob...
  13. Remodeling Picture Post
    1 Framed, 1 frame-less.. Shower Enclosures by: Texas Remodel Here are two completed bathroom remodels. Both include custom shower enclosure based upon cultured marble. Custom glass, mirrors, granite and tile. Yes the down stair is only semi frame-less..The upstairs bath has sliding glass doors...
  14. Remodeling
    We're remodeling an old commercial building in a small downtown area into a three bedroom apartment and looking for the best ideas for insulating against the outside road noise? Road runs along two sides of building. In planning stage now. Appreciate your input and ideas.
  15. Construction
    I am re-siding an older house, so therefor am removing all of the old siding and the sheeting underneath, exposing it down to the studs. I will be insulating from the exterior of the house using batt insulation. Any recommendations on creating a vapor barrier. I don't want to use a spray foam...
  16. Marketing & Sales
    Has anyone organized a customer home tour of your remodeling jobs? ( 3-4 homes in a neighborhood including either a kitchen, bath, lower level or other)
  17. General Discussion
    In a recent remodel, we removed a wall to open up a room. The new added area has a slab concrete floor which is about 1.5" lower than the osb sub-floor. We would like to continue the existing 1/2" sand-finish, nail down hardwood flooring into the new space. I am not sure of the best method...
  18. Construction Picture Post
    A Commercial Renovation (a.k.a. Tenant Improvement 'round here). Video Giant will now become a Fitness Club (I will keep it unnamed until Owner decides to start advertising). Looking in the entrance: All the tiles are being replaced. Carpet is staying for now. will be hardwood next year. A...
  19. Help Wanted or Looking For Work
    Licenced Contractor looking for jobs in portland/vancouver area. 13 years of experience, small family owned company, very friendly crew. Ready to work immediatly monday through friday from 8 am to 7 pm. FREE ESTIMATES EMAIL: zmorris41089@gmail.com
  20. Help Wanted or Looking For Work
    We have been assisting contractors with housing that are coming to work on Hurricane Ike. We can provide housing for crews that are coming to this area for short term or long term stays. 713-622-1165 Ask for Doug or leave a message.
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