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How/Where to find a contractor for renovations?

Started by sticky
over 17 years ago
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Member since: Sep 2008
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How can I find a contractor qualified to do some heavy-duty renovations with a "luxury" feel--new floors, windows, washer/dryer hookup, fancy Kohler bathroom, base boards & crown molding etc. Should I expect to see a website or photos of previous work? Should I expect him/her to meet on site for a free quote? I rent in a condo. The owner had complete gut renovations done, new floors/bathrooms/kitchen. The doormen in the building recommended a contractor who had worked in the building before. I think the work looks nice, but apparently the owner got in to a fight with the contractor & they aren't on good terms, so I'm hesitant to use him.
Response by micrina
over 17 years ago
Posts: 29
Member since: Jul 2007

I always recommend Sheridan & Sugrue 917.549.1530; they combined two apartments for me and it was a great experience. If you go with them, you won't pay the 15% mark-up for a general contractor -- they'll recommend a great electrician, plumber and tiler for your job.

Also, definitely check out the franklin report, franklinreport.com -- they have a ton of reviews for New York City. You should ask for photos of work and even references.

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Response by sticky
over 17 years ago
Posts: 256
Member since: Sep 2008

WOW thank you so much, that site looks awesome!

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Response by micrina
over 17 years ago
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Welcome. :)

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Response by UWS1313
over 17 years ago
Posts: 127
Member since: Feb 2008

Call Bill Cook and atmosphereny.com

An honest guy + full service - architects, designers and construction crew. A very nice showroom on 90th and Columbus.

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Response by CBLNY
over 17 years ago
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Member since: Dec 2007

Contact: Bryan Good
Bryan's website: www.egtcontracting.com
bgood@egtcontracting.com/ #516-816-2875

Here's what I wrote on StreetEasy Renovation Discussion Board 6 months ago.
Under Search Discussions...type: Recommending a GREAT NYC General Contractor

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