[MelonBoy]

Not sure if there is a thread similar to this already.. but I thought it might be a good idea to have a thread dedicated to offering services within revscene community.

I know how hard it is to find quality/trustworthy tradesmen. I figure the majority of the people on revscene have been here a while. So there is some sort of credibility & trust within this community.

Thread idea/Guideline
- Anyone who has a special service/trade/job can post here
(Plumbers, electricians, insurance brokers, accountants, painters, planners, designers, etc)
- Ideally, it'll be offered at a reasonable price (revscene discount)
- Must be a long standing member (min 2years, 100+post)
- Member referrals allowed (If you know a really good contractor, that you are willing to put your name on it. Feel free to post it)


Some trades/services I personally am looking around for.
- Plumber
- architect
- Cabinet maker



What I can offer
- Electrician, any work ranging from resi to commercial


What I recommend
- Plumber, Impetus plumbing: they do amazing work but more on the expensive side. Depending on your budget. Id recommend them.
https://www.impetusplumbingheating.com/











Hopefully this thread will prevent future posts like these.
"i had mine done by BEJI home renovations. Jaime Sanchez. and it was a nightmare. almost everything about the reno had issues. they are tons of shitty contractors"
"Guy on craigslist named Yusef, don't use. Terrible finishing work."

[whitev70r]

Should make for some interesting conversations while your plumbing is being done .... judging by the kind of posts here. Hey Manic! Welfare needs his toilet unclogged ... can you do it?

On a serious note, this is a good idea OP.

[SSM_DC5]

Will be useful, but probably goes against RS sponsorship contracts

I'll be needing some services real soon related to home reno's

[Simplex123]

Will be useful, but probably goes against RS sponsorship contracts

I'll be needing some services real soon related to home reno'sSeems like this would be fine. It's just like someone opening up a thread asking where they can get this certain job done - but this thread combines all of them together like the 'Where can I buy this locally' thread.

And most of these are going to be recommendations and referrals. I think if you are to disclose your own job/skills then people should directly PM you and when the job is done they can report back to give you an endorsement.

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[bcrdukes]

Man, back in the day, it was a network of cell phone sellers/buyers like !Aznboi128.

Time flies, and we've grown up. Brings a tear to my eyes. :okay:

[Hehe]

I think it's a great idea for home/car/gadget owners who often have some weird stuff here and there to do, sometimes on a DIY level.

And often just needs some quick help from a pro to get the job done right.

Mark this thread.

Not really into any particular trade... but quite handy with computers/electronics... and one of the things I used to do for quick bucks were personal shoppers with high-end brands for $$$ clients. So, if you ever need help sourcing something special that always seemed to be "unavailable" or "waitlist", let me know. I have a lot of strings to pull from my dark days.

[Hondaracer]

For simple home Reno/improvement stuff I have enough time on my hands that I could potentially make videos to share on how to do some basic DIY stuff that may not be covered on YouTube etc.

From the sounds of it though I should really be starting my own Reno company to serve RS :fullofwin:

[tiger_handheld]

Tried to start something similar many moons ago

https://www.revscene.net/forums/654170-official-professionals-directory-revscene-net.html

[jerche]

I can offer digital marketing services specifically paid Google Adwords and paid socials.

[Hehe]

For simple home Reno/improvement stuff I have enough time on my hands that I could potentially make videos to share on how to do some basic DIY stuff that may not be covered on YouTube etc.

From the sounds of it though I should really be starting my own Reno company to serve RS :fullofwin:

PMing you on a project.

[SSM_DC5]

Any of you do home security? IE alarm + camera installation

[2 n r]

Man, back in the day, it was a network of cell phone sellers/buyers like !Aznboi128.

Time flies, and we've grown up. Brings a tear to my eyes. :okay:

tell my about it. when i joined rs, i was 17, now we got murd0c over there talking about buying hentai for his girls 15yo daughter :QQ:

[invader]

WTB Nokia N95

[winson604]

Great idea, as a home owner now for a couple years I dread the day I'll need to call in someone for an emergency lol. Would love to have a plumber contact on hand for starters.

[StylinRed]

WTB Nokia N95

I still have my old one, not sure if it works, but I even have all the packaging :fullofwin:

[MG1]

Man, back in the day, it was a network of cell phone sellers/buyers like !Aznboi128.

Time flies, and we've grown up. Brings a tear to my eyes. :okay:

But, were you a hipster back then?

[Obsideon]

tell my about it. when i joined rs, i was 17, now we got murd0c over there talking about buying hentai for his girls 15yo daughter :QQ:

lmao this is turning into a nostalgia thread ... my join date says 2001 but if I vaguely remember we were all on another board back then, so it must have been even earlier... so I think I joined when I was 17-18 years old too. Damn.

[HKS PWR]

lmao this is turning into a nostalgia thread ... my join date says 2001 but if I vaguely remember we were all on another board back then, so it must have been even earlier... so I think I joined when I was 17-18 years old too. Damn.

Import Classifieds?

[Hondaracer]

Any of you do home security? IE alarm + camera installation

I can do camera and low voltage stuff. Pretty much everything besides whole home automation systems like control 4 etc.

I’m also in the process of starting a small side business to do low voltage prewires in new construction and renovations.

[bcrdukes]

Import Classifieds?

Revscene was originally running on different forum software called ezBoard. They switched to vBulletin after that. I recall at one point, it was hosted on either jACE or !SG's computer! :ahwow:

And yes, there was also the competing IC forums.

[Obsideon]

Import Classifieds?

whoa whoa whoa that's our rivals yo!
Haha

Revscene was originally running on different forum software called ezBoard. They switched to vBulletin after that. I recall at one point, it was hosted on either jACE or !SG's computer! :ahwow:

And yes, there was also the competing IC forums.

Ah yes I actually remember transferring TO the EZboard... So I guess I was squatting on Jace or SG's computer from day 1 lol... now that's old school

[SSM_DC5]

Looking for a plumber to repipe the house from copper to Uponor. Any of you got a recommendation?

[hotjoint]

Great thread! This will definitely come in handy when the times comes for me :)

[tiger_handheld]

Looking for a plumber to repipe the house from copper to Uponor. Any of you got a recommendation?

don't have a plumber name, but BMS Plumbing & Mechanical.
if you want details on who to talk to, PM is key.

These guys are doing a fab job. going through a re-pipe right now.
very customer centric (even to the lowest on the totempole).
Deals well with dogs!

[matrixfwd]

Any suggestions for replacing a back door in Richmond?

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[fliptuner]

Looking for a bookkeeper

[tiger_handheld]

Looking for a bookkeeper

Paper Chase bookkeeping - they got office in Maple Ridge + Langley
Talk to Trudy (she's out of Maple Ridge)

Their work is awesome. Any bookkeeper who can book-keep daytrading gain/losses and treat them correctly + fill out a depreciation schedule is legit in my books.

Not the cheapest but you will save $ on the year end accounting side...

Can refer one more if needed in broadway cambie area.

[Simplex123]

Kind of a specialized service.. Looking for a dry clean shop with the best value for money in Richmond/Vancouver

[PeanutButter]

Any suggestions for replacing a back door in Richmond?

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A1 doors Surrey. They're cheap and have good quality products. One of my Surrey boys told me about the place and they have been solid.

[moody]

Anyone know a good plumber or general handy man in the Burnaby Metrotown area. I just found out the p trap underneath my sink is glued together.

[xxxrsxxx]

My window blinds are getting quite old so I need to get them repaired, possibly replaced.
Anyone dealt with a good blinds company and at responsible price? I'll likely need them to replaced the blinds in the entire house.

[rslater]

Any Drywaller’s? Had a leak in a wall in our commercial building so I tore the wall apart to fix the leak but now I have to fix the wall...

[Tapioca]

My window blinds are getting quite old so I need to get them repaired, possibly replaced.
Anyone dealt with a good blinds company and at responsible price? I'll likely need them to replaced the blinds in the entire house.

https://www.wholesaleblindfactory.com/

We've used them twice for faux wood blinds and roller shades. You can either install them yourself, or pay them to install them for you.

Very fair prices for the quality you get.

[SSM_DC5]

https://www.wholesaleblindfactory.com/

We've used them twice for faux wood blinds and roller shades. You can either install them yourself, or pay them to install them for you.

Very fair prices for the quality you get.

So many people try to sell used faux wood blinds on FB marketplace. I wAnder if there is a way to shorten bigger ones to fit cuz often times people give them away for free or $10 a piece.

[BIC_BAWS]

FYI there's a new grant for product based businesses. Some of you guys may be business owners in here so I figured I'd let you guys know.

The BC Gov is offering a marketing grant up to 75% of expenses covered (up to $7500 aka 10K of marketing for $2500) for people who own legitimate (registered) product based businesses. There are a few requirements but one of which is that you have to partner with a BC service provider (ie. marketing agency).

Full disclaimer: I own a marketing agency, but I'm all about helping those in my circle. Feel free to DM with questions.

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[Eff-1]

^ I'll add a bit to this. It's a grant for businesses who want to setup an e-commerce or online shopping platform. You have to hire a BC based company to help, and it can be for web development, marketing, or other related services. The project must be completed within 12 weeks and meet certain criteria in order to qualify for a grant of 75% of expenses, up to $7,500.

If you can meet the criteria and find someone who can work on that timeline, it's not a bad deal at all. Free gov't money is always good.

https://www.launchonline.ca/

[BIC_BAWS]

Tbh I get what they're trying to do. But the requirement of BC manufactured / sourced product is pretty dumb. For the most part there are very few companies left that source locally. That said, what if it's a BC retail store that sources it's products from a BC wholesaler, that sources it's product from China?

Guess we'll find out when launch online gets back to me

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[xxxrsxxx]

Looking for a fence company to replace the fence around the house as it's getting old. Has anyone done it recently and know approx how much it might cost?

[Eff-1]

Tbh I get what they're trying to do. But the requirement of BC manufactured / sourced product is pretty dumb. For the most part there are very few companies left that source locally. That said, what if it's a BC retail store that sources it's products from a BC wholesaler, that sources it's product from China?

Guess we'll find out when launch online gets back to me

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I didn't see anything that says you have to be a company that sells a product sourced or manufacturered in BC (assuming that's what you mean)?

Only just that you have to used a BC-based vendor to help you build and/or market the e-commerce platform.

[BIC_BAWS]

I didn't see anything that says you have to be a company that sells a product sourced or manufacturered in BC (assuming that's what you mean)?



Only just that you have to used a BC-based vendor to help you build and/or market the e-commerce platform.Check the PDF guideline on LaunchOnline

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[Obsideon]

Anyone who works with wood working or wood carving? I'm looking for simple wooden pieces, kind of like wooden planks, and possibly custom carving a name into the wood. Want to order in larger quantity like 50+

I had a couple of Korean guys come to me and helped me make custom trays with circles in them to hold shooter glasses, but that was over a decade ago and I lost their contact.

[xxxrsxxx]

Looking for someone to replace porch stairs, any recommendations?

[rymack]

Anyone have any recommendations for a metal fabricator? Need to get some Lockers/ cages made that measure 24 x 36 x 84.

[SSM_DC5]

Need some recommendations from you peeps

1) Someone to clean roof + clean the exterior to prep for paint
2) Someone to paint the exterior (I want to do a colour change)
2) Someone to replace skylight to ones that open up for air flow at the same time give the roof a once over to check if things need resealing
3) Someone to repaint my cabinet doors or replace the doors (Need to weigh the cost of each option). I went to Ikea and none of their measurements match my current ones

[headhunt3r]

Looking for a referral to replace the shared fence between my neighbor and I.

[ilovebacon]

I like this thread.

[stewie]

Looking for a wedding photographer.
There's a rather large photolab thread and some people here have some real talent.
Anyone do weddings or have a referral to someone?

[Hehe]

Need some recommendations from you peeps

1) Someone to clean roof + clean the exterior to prep for paint
2) Someone to paint the exterior (I want to do a colour change)
2) Someone to replace skylight to ones that open up for air flow at the same time give the roof a once over to check if things need resealing
3) Someone to repaint my cabinet doors or replace the doors (Need to weigh the cost of each option). I went to Ikea and none of their measurements match my current ones

I've got someone to do 1. Very impressed by his work ethic. PM'd you.

[roastpuff]

Looking for a wedding photographer.
There's a rather large photolab thread and some people here have some real talent.
Anyone do weddings or have a referral to someone?

https://www.cakewalkmedia.ca/

These guys did my wedding and I was beyond happy with their service, their creativity and the end result. Great people, not a big formulaic wedding photography shop with dozens of photographers that you don't know who you're going to get until the day of the wedding. They will talk to you to get to know you, what your vision is, and how to make your shots more personal.

[lilaznviper]

Looking for a wedding photographer.
There's a rather large photolab thread and some people here have some real talent.
Anyone do weddings or have a referral to someone?

https://www.hnwedding.com/

Had these people for my pre wedding shoot. they are also doing my wedding day shoot as well but has been postpone due to covid.

Fun to work with as well during the photo session.

[GLOW]

any recommendations for a gutter cleaner, i'm located in east van

[68style]

Speaking of the Revscene Network... is anyone else getting constant 520 server errors all the time clicking threads? Or is it just me?

[punkwax]

Speaking of the Revscene Network... is anyone else getting constant 520 server errors all the time clicking threads? Or is it just me?

https://www.revscene.net/forums/717333-recent-spike-cloudflare-errors.html

[sonick]

Bumping this. Looking for:

Electrician to add some lights and sconces outside of the house, add bedroom ceiling lights, and add bathroom vent fans (see a good rec on the first page)

Landscaper to clean/remove shrubs and clean up backyard, as well as to consult/design on a low-maintenance front and backyard, as well as design of expanding our deck.

Concrete guy to pour concrete steps next to our uphill driveway, ripping out the existing wood log/paver stairs.

[ssjGoku69]

Also looking for an electrician. Hopefully simple stuff.

A kitchen outlet doesn't have any power. The separate outlet 80 cm below the problem outlet has power. A separate outlet 80cm above the problem outlet has power.

Possible to extend wire to change up a double light switch? Might need to go through a stud.

[tiger_handheld]

Bumping this. Looking for:

Electrician to add some lights and sconces outside of the house, add bedroom ceiling lights, and add bathroom vent fans (see a good rec on the first page)

Landscaper to clean/remove shrubs and clean up backyard, as well as to consult/design on a low-maintenance front and backyard, as well as design of expanding our deck.

Concrete guy to pour concrete steps next to our uphill driveway, ripping out the existing wood log/paver stairs.

Jai Bains - Panel Electric - 604-761-1094
very helpful and kind man, used to wire new homes now just doing small jobs, creative solution guy, will go the extra mile at same cost.
very reasonable rates, no shortcuts, clean and tidy finish

Dan "the Concrete Guy" - 12th St Concrete - 778-255-1604
no bs, reasonable rates, very good finish

[tiger_handheld]

Also looking for landscaper who can remove gravel/wooden ties, , level area, put new weed barrier, put new ties, put new seed

[xxxrsxxx]

.

[xxxrsxxx]

Gutter might be clogged but I also see it leaking from the side. Any fascia/soffit recommendations, might need to get them repairs/replaced.

[punkwax]

Any carpet layers on RS?

[tiger_handheld]

Any Hvac guys? looking for a quote on AC system.

Tree pruner to prune fig tree.

Landscaper to re-do weed barrier, ties, and drop in some new gravel.

[BIC_BAWS]

Any Hvac guys? looking for a quote on AC system.

Tree pruner to prune fig tree.

Landscaper to re-do weed barrier, ties, and drop in some new gravel.Tree pruner / all kinds of tree work

Ruby Tree Care www.rubytreecare.com or 778-908-9305

I had him do my entire property. He's got all sorts of equipment. It was fast and professional.

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[sonick]

Anybody know any countertop companies? I have a small bar that I want a counter on, but most places require a minimum spend/amount.

The bar is only about 70 linear inches, standard counter depth (25 or 26 inches).

Thanks!

[bcrdukes]

Ruby Tree Care is good. We use them for commercial jobs regularly and they've been A+. They might not always be the cheapest but they've always been there for us when we needed them desperately.

[gilly]

Looking for a recommendation for replacing a residential garage door.

THX!

[sonick]

Looking for a recommendation for replacing a residential garage door.

THX!

I am doing this now. For reference, I am looking at a flush insulated door with windows. Here's where I went:

caspenterprises.com - cheaper, word-of-mouth company. Highly recommended by bcrdukes. Not very responsive to emails or communications. Quoted $2600 all-in for steelcraft (12 week lead-time).

doorcare.ca - a bit more expensive than casp but not much. much more 'professional' outfit. Great communication and turnaround. Quoted $3100 for steelcraft (12 week lead-time), Amarr or Northwest Door (2-week lead time)

jmacdoors.com - most expensive. didn't bother to send somebody to view the door unless we had specific model in mind. Wasn't impressed. Quoted $5100 for clopay.

I am probably going to go with Casp since they are about $500 cheaper for the same model as doorcare, and came highly recommended by other RS'ers. Although I am concerned about their responsiveness. If it weren't for Dukes and other testimonials I would go with Doorcare and pay the premium for the customer service responsiveness.

[tofu1413]

subbed. useful thread.

[bcrdukes]

haha sorry man I wished that Casp was more responsive. You gotta really call them to get them to come over. My experience was A+ to be honest but I'm sure others here got maybe a B- experience at best. I'd still use them though :D

JMac - Yeah the guy is a stickler for only selling coplay. Probably higher profit and easier installation so you pay the premium but not everyone lives in the British Properties.

Edit: Maybe go with Door Care. I realized my thread and recommendation of Casp was from 2014 so I'm sure things have changed a lot :D

[tiger_handheld]

Anybody know any countertop companies? I have a small bar that I want a counter on, but most places require a minimum spend/amount.

The bar is only about 70 linear inches, standard counter depth (25 or 26 inches).

Thanks!

Azim 778-325-4811
He has his own shop & cutting machine. Real savings is the cutting machine.
shop is in surrey 12372 84 ave.
His partner flip guy does the counter top install. good work and attention to detail from the partner. Azim is the face and hustler. Can also do simple plumb jobs and can sell you sinks etc. as well.
edit: do not get azim to "finish" what you can see. his finish is not good. get the flip guy to finish - his finish is awesome.

[bcrdukes]

flip guy = fliptuner? :suspicious:

(IYKYK) :troll:

[sonick]

Azim 778-325-4811
He has his own shop & cutting machine. Real savings is the cutting machine.
shop is in surrey 12372 84 ave.
His partner flip guy does the counter top install. good work and attention to detail from the partner. Azim is the face and hustler. Can also do simple plumb jobs and can sell you sinks etc. as well.
edit: do not get azim to "finish" what you can see. his finish is not good. get the flip guy to finish - his finish is awesome.

Thanks, I actually got a referral from a friend to a countertop fabricator. You go to wholesale counter stores, pick the one you want, and then they will buy the slab, fabricate it, and install.

https://www.instagram.com/veritas.stone/?hl=en

I didn't have a lot of options with my small space and so can't compare pricing, but I assume its cheaper because you are cutting out some overhead. But if anybody needs the contact let me know!

[bobbinka]

also in need of a HVAC guy. heat in condo stopped working

[68style]

You guys can all hire donk!

He'll help you out with your crypto investments while he's there too :D

[Hehe]

Anyone here or knows/recommends anyone for a geothermal system?

Hotwater tank+swimming pool furnace and furnace near the end of life as per technician's last maintenance visit as previous owner didn't really care all that much to maintain them properly.

Given the high cost of running the whole system, my pool guy suggested maybe looking into a geothermal solution that many of his customers adopted in the recent years. Thus, I thought I'd at least get a quote to see what kind of cost difference I'd be looking vs. replacing the entire current HVAC/Hotwater system.

[donk.]

You guys can all hire donk!

He'll help you out with your crypto investments while he's there too :D

:inoutugh:

[headhunt3r]

Any referrals to somebody that can help my parents write a will? Very straight forward, not a lot of assets. They're based in the tri cities so prefer something not too far. Needs to be able to speak Cantonese.

[MG1]

Looking for an electrician to redo an exterior conduit. One of the wires in the conduit has been severed (I'm assuming that's the case). Power from main breaker panel is present. Sub panel in the garage (for EV charger) only has one live wire. I get 120 volt service, but not 240. The person who did the original work was recommended to me by a Revscene member. Dude is no longer interested in working on it......... too busy and has moved on.

I've checked the breakers on both ends. Switched out and tested.

[MG1]

Any referrals to somebody that can help my parents write a will? Very straight forward, not a lot of assets. They're based in the tri cities so prefer something not too far. Needs to be able to speak Cantonese.

I'm in the same boat. A family member on my wife's side became very ill. She has no will and cannot speak/communicate because of her condition. What a nightmare. Because of the headaches she has caused, I finally decided to get my will done. I went to a few places and I wasn't impressed. One place gave me a form to fill out. Lots of questions. So all they do is take the info and register it. Probably get a person to just type in the info. Wasn't cheap, either.

Anyway, I came across an on-line will company called, "Willful." Simple one, costs $99. I chose the next level $149.00. It allows me to appoint executors and register the will. Also included is the ability to sign the will on-line, where they will witness the will. No need to find people who are not related.

Also, you can amend the will at any time.

https://www.willful.co/?utm_term=willful.ca&utm_campaign=SN-+CA-+EN-+Branded&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&hsa_acc=8984199843&hsa_cam=14882905804&hsa_grp=128940963060&hsa_ad=550595322656&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-1369486143306&hsa_kw=willful.ca&hsa_mt=p&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gclid=CjwKCAjw9qiTBhBbEiwAp-GE0f95yenBjKXzoS1E0qnEL-TxUFefUI2M65ADg2Aftc0eowr8MmgrxBoCWuIQAvD_BwE

I was skeptical at first.......... on-line wills? I'm glad it's over. No worries. I believe they even provide digital storage of important info and stuff. I liked the ability to list assets, like my extensive stamp collection, vehicles/trailers, tools/equipment, etc. Also assign person to be in charge of health matters, along with executors in order of preference (in case they cannot fulfill their duties).

[nabs]

I'm looking for someone to hang wallpaper on one wall in my house. I didn't expect it to be this hard to find someone.

[MG1]

Looking for an electrician to redo an exterior conduit. One of the wires in the conduit has been severed (I'm assuming that's the case). Power from main breaker panel is present. Sub panel in the garage (for EV charger) only has one live wire. I get 120 volt service, but not 240. The person who did the original work was recommended to me by a Revscene member. Dude is no longer interested in working on it......... too busy and has moved on.

I've checked the breakers on both ends. Switched out and tested.

I found an electrician. The guy recommended to me via RS didn't work out. Solution was too expensive. Like $1000.00. I searched on-line and came across AJ's Electric. Got it done for just over $600.00. Done in no time flat. Great service. The electrician who came over was top notch. Positive and polite. I got the seniors discount (12% off). Licensed, bonded, and insured. So important to me. Anyway, can't go wrong with these people.

https://www.ajselectrical.ca

[MG1]

any recommendations for a gutter cleaner, i'm located in east van

I was also looking for gutter cleaner. Also roof needs to be demossed.......... is that even a word?

My gutters are pretty clogged up with crap. I can do the lower part of the house myself, but the roof is a little too high up for my liking. A Somalian dude knocked on my door today. Almost went with him, but he insisted on cash, which is fine, but after asking him a few questions, found out his business was a little shady. No reviews from anyone. He was probably not insured. He falls, I'm stuck. No thanks.........

[sonick]

Anybody recommend a company that does aluminum patio awnings/covers?

https://primelineawnings.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_20180608_160213.jpg

I'm in the tri cities

[xxxrsxxx]

anyone got their house exterior painted? Any recommendations?

[quasi]

Anybody recommend a company that does aluminum patio awnings/covers?

https://primelineawnings.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_20180608_160213.jpg

I'm in the tri cities

That work looks good, when I lived in Clayton in houses sort of similar to that photo I had a neighbour put one of those up with a solid roof so no light got through and it was really high off the ground and basically went from his house to his garage. That fucking thing shaded half my back yard to the point where my grass in my back yard was always wet and I had to rip it out, never had any sun. I wanted to throat punch that cocksucker so bad, eventually my other neighbour complained because of no permit and the city made him tear it down but some houses should not have awnings in my not so humble opinion.

I remember seeing the same neighbour in the newspaper complaining about the lack of street parking because of all the suites, the rub was he had a suite. I seriously hated that piece of shit.

[MG1]

I have a solid cover from house to garage and it is pretty high up. I also have a solid one from garage out 25 feet to create a double carport. No shade into neighbours 'cause house is east west. Garage and kitchen is so cool now. Kitchen and garage facing west. Best money spent ever. Front of house gets morning sun, so house stays pretty cool. Until you mentioned it, I never thought about the covers shading the neighbour's backyard. I would feel so bad, I'd take it down right away if it affected my neighbour.

[SSM_DC5]

anyone got their house exterior painted? Any recommendations?

I used five star power washing to clean then paint the exterior. Small team of guys that really try to do a good job. Would recommend.

[gurdeep007]

Anybody recommend a company that does aluminum patio awnings/covers?

https://primelineawnings.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_20180608_160213.jpg

I'm in the tri cities

Hey Sonick, just sent you a PM.

[headhunt3r]

Anyone here with a hookup for diving equipment? Looking to own some starter gear - mask and computer.

[xxxrsxxx]

Looking to get a mini split/ heat pump. Any recommendations on which company to go with and the brand for the heatpump?

[SSM_DC5]

I need concrete for foundation. About 5 ft worth x 3 separate pours. If anyone has leads for me please share!

[Traum]

Looking for a recommendation on exterior (stucco-ed) wall repair, with the possibility that there might be some additional damage repair required underneath the wall that would require fixing. FailFish

Also looking for a recommendation on fascia + soffit repairs.

I hate Raincouver now. FailFish

[SSM_DC5]

^ I might need some stucco work too in the future.

[GLOW]

i wouldn't mind having that contact as well for future.

so far so good, but knowing someone that could do a targeted stucco repair could be a handy contact

[winson604]

Any recommendations for a car detailing in Vancouver proper? The inside of our 2nd vehicle is way over due for a good cleaning. Doesn't have to be a commercial location I know there are some guys who do this out of their house.

[bcrdukes]

Any recommendations for a car detailing in Vancouver proper? The inside of our 2nd vehicle is way over due for a good cleaning. Doesn't have to be a commercial location I know there are some guys who do this out of their house.
If by definition of Vancouver proper being City of Vancouver, I don't know, but if you're willing to cross the Knight Street Bridge...

Try Project Detail.
Good guy. Good team. RS member too.
https://www.projectdetail.ca/

[68style]

If by definition of Vancouver proper being City of Vancouver, I don't know, but if you're willing to cross the Knight Street Bridge...

Try Project Detail.
Good guy. Good team. RS member too.
https://www.projectdetail.ca/

I used Brendan before selling my dad's 1995 MR2 Turbo as well... he's a good guy

[bcrdukes]

I may book an appointment with him in a few weeks pending on how things go! :ahwow:

[68style]

^ He polishes cars not knobs, don't take advantage!

[Hondaracer]

Good luck with the stucco repair, fuck it was impossible to find anyone.

I have a masonry contact who I’ve used in the last great guy, I’ll dig it up when I’m home. I had a relatively small stucco job that was hard to reach. Contacted 6 different people, not one got back to me

[bcrdukes]

^ He polishes cars not knobs, don't take advantage!

:cry:

[snowball]

Good luck with the stucco repair, fuck it was impossible to find anyone.

I have a masonry contact who I’ve used in the last great guy, I’ll dig it up when I’m home. I had a relatively small stucco job that was hard to reach. Contacted 6 different people, not one got back to me

You got 3 people waiting for your contact lol, peak RS

[GLOW]

looking to get quotes for fence replacement

also looking possibly repainting facia trim for my roof

[SSM_DC5]

looking to get quotes for fence replacement

also looking possibly repainting facia trim for my roof

This company can do the facial trim
I used five star power washing to clean then paint the exterior. Small team of guys that really try to do a good job. Would recommend.

[Traum]

Looking for a recommendation on exterior (stucco-ed) wall repair, with the possibility that there might be some additional damage repair required underneath the wall that would require fixing. FailFish

I hate Raincouver now. FailFish
As a quick follow up to my previous post, somehow I actually managed to find a stucco person to help me with my exterior stucco wall repair. I am obviously a layperson and not at all handy in doing DIY repairs, but from my layperson's perspective, the quality of the stucco repair work appears to be pretty good.

I know several other RSers are also looking for a stucco repair contact, and I am happy to share the contact that did the repair for me. But looking the original intent of this thread, I am not sure if the mention will meet the spirit / requirements set out by the original theme of the thread. At a minimum, I am certainly not willing to put my name down to vouch for this stucco contact since I can't say I know him well -- he did a repair for me, and to my layman eyes, the outcome looks good right now, 1 week after the repairs are done. That is all I can say at this point.

I will say though, that out of the 6 or 7 places that I called, he was one of the 2 that called me back, and he was the only one that was willing to come take a look at what needs to be repaired. As I felt like it was kind of important to get the wall fixed up before the rainy season starts again, I took a leap of faith and went with him. It was very fortunate that the results turned out as good as it did.

[68style]

^ My parents place is entirely stucco and below the front patio/above the garage is starting to swell up in a couple spots from water damage problems, doesn't look good (cosmetically or structurally)... would be interested in the contact to pass on to my dad!

[MG1]

Still looking for someone to do gutter cleaning.

[snowball]

I found an electrician. The guy recommended to me via RS didn't work out. Solution was too expensive. Like $1000.00. I searched on-line and came across AJ's Electric. Got it done for just over $600.00. Done in no time flat. Great service. The electrician who came over was top notch. Positive and polite. I got the seniors discount (12% off). Licensed, bonded, and insured. So important to me. Anyway, can't go wrong with these people.

https://www.ajselectrical.ca

I went with these guys based on your review. They were a little pricier than I had hoped but their work was decent. The only bad part really was the wait. Almost 2 months to book a time in case anyone else is considering them.

Still better than the 5 months I have to wait for my new front door... :alone:

[xxxrsxxx]

Still looking for someone to do gutter cleaning.

I've used K&L Windows & Gutters a couple of times and no issues.

[tiger_handheld]

This company can do the facial trim. I used five star power washing to clean then paint the exterior. Small team of guys that really try to do a good job. Would recommend.



What was the approx price and scope if you don't mind sharing?
looking for the same.

[gurdeep007]

I have used Eco West System for some electrical work.
Good guys their number is 778-822-3659

[SSM_DC5]

What was the approx price and scope if you don't mind sharing?
looking for the same.

Around 15k for sfh with detached garage.
Power washing everything from roof to sidewalk.
Then painted everything except the vinyl window trim. It was a full colour change, from a light colour to a dark one. Exterior stucco, downspouts, facia board, metal awning, stairs, railings, doors. Used Resilience and Super Paint by Sherwin Williams.

[tiger_handheld]

Still looking for someone to do gutter cleaning.

Mr. Ye "Gutter Guy" 778-866-0338
$150 to clear up our roof of pine needles and various gunks (we don't have gutters).

[supafamous]

Anyone know a good plumber who services Navien on demand systems? The guy who installed mine is a piece of shit and won't address the problem I'm having with it (it makes a very loud whining sound every time hot water is demanded).

[tiger_handheld]

Any RS'ers hvac/AC guys?
Our AC isn't blowing a strong air and is not as cool as before.

Our guy who installed is "coming tomorrow" for about 6 months.

[jcmaz]

I can ask around for you tiger_handheld. Send me a PM with some photos of your system!

[SSM_DC5]

Donk rather troll here than earn some money from the RS ballers

[bcrdukes]

Anyone know a good plumber who services Navien on demand systems? The guy who installed mine is a piece of shit and won't address the problem I'm having with it (it makes a very loud whining sound every time hot water is demanded).

I am of no help as I don't know anyone who uses a Navien or works on them, but I am genuinely curious how and why you ended up with that system.

[Doubl3_H]

Anyone know a good plumber who services Navien on demand systems? The guy who installed mine is a piece of shit and won't address the problem I'm having with it (it makes a very loud whining sound every time hot water is demanded).

Let see a picture of the overall installed unit, it could be undersized gas piping

[lilaznviper]

Any RS'ers hvac/AC guys?
Our AC isn't blowing a strong air and is not as cool as before.

Our guy who installed is "coming tomorrow" for about 6 months.

What type of unit is it? my Hvac buddy always tells me to check filters first as that is probably the #1 cause the AC doesn't cool as well as before. depending on how you run the system, you should be changing the filters every 6 months or so.

[supafamous]

Let see a picture of the overall installed unit, it could be undersized gas piping

Here's all the pipes:

https://i.imgur.com/GcccyPd.jpg

The squealing/whining sound only occurs when hot water is demanded and not when the heat is running. It didn't start this way (10 months ago) and has gotten progressively worse over time - I can hear it upstairs and even outside now. It goes away after the water has been running for 30-60 seconds. I'm still under new home warranty and the builder is a good guy, it's just his plumber is a shithead and takes forever to resolve issues so I'd rather just pay someone reliable to come diagnose and fix it.

I am of no help as I don't know anyone who uses a Navien or works on them, but I am genuinely curious how and why you ended up with that system.

It's just what came with the house - it's a new build and seems to be the system of choice nowadays. I generally like it - other than the issue I'm reporting it's been trouble free as was the last one I had at my last house.

[bcrdukes]

I find that Navien isn't as popular here in the East Coast. They are known to have issues and installation is (apparently) a lot more work and often have problems post install. A lot of plumbers refused to offer it when I inquired last year. This is all anecdotal evidence based on interactions with colleagues and plumbers where I requested a quote as I am not a plumber and don't know anyone who has one other than yourself lol

FWIW, I have a Rinnai unit.

[Hondaracer]

im no plumber but that setup looks like a mess

[supafamous]

im no plumber but that setup looks like a mess

EI plumber. It's actually much better than the last place I lived - that one used an even shittier guy and it was a rat's nest. The first technician who showed up ended up reworking a lot of the setup to make it usable/serviceable.

This one, I think, falls under "not bad" - the tidy setups I've seen usually are in spaces with a lot of room to setup. This one doesn't seem worse than most of the other new builds I've seen.

[quasi]

So how to you like the Tankless system minus the noise issue? I'm going to need to do my tank soon and I'm debating on switching.

[bcrdukes]

I have a Rinnai unit and it's located in the utility room on the ground floor of our place.

1. No noise at all. My furnace and laundry machine are louder.
2. So far, we are very happy with it. No issues other than having to wait for up to a minute for the water to heat up when it isn't warmed up, but that is with most tankless systems.
3. We're happy about the real estate it has freed up in the utility room. Makes for maintenance on our furnace and water softener system a LOT easier.

Would I recommend it? Yes. But you have to consider your circumstances, financials, long term plans, who your contractor will be, and the "gotcha" moments to make a tankless system worthwhile.

[Hondaracer]

My plumber was pushing a Rinai tankless system when I was doing my Reno, I think it was going to come to about $4000 all said and done with everything required and that was his “deal” price, trustworthy, excellent plumber. He kind of went on about after buying a $1200 tank bla bla I’ll be close to 2000 anyways so might as well

Well I ended up using a friends dads account at Emco and got a direct vent 100L tank I believe with all the fittings etc. for like $750 taxes in. So all said and done once I got him to install it it was like $1500

I’m happy with my choice. That was almost 6 years ago now and I’m almost certain I still wouldn’t have come out ahead with the on demand system

[Great68]

IMHO those tankless systems are only worth it if you're chronically running out of hot water in your house.

Otherwise if you're doing it for energy/gas savings the ROI will take decades to pay for itself.

My mother in law's rental townhouse had one. It was horrible, the heater was upstairs and the long pipe run to the kitchen sink downstairs combined with lag of the heater itself took an eternity to get any useable hot water. It sucked. (Sorry to shit on them to those that have them, but I just don't get it)

[supafamous]

If you've got radiant heat then I think it's a no brainer to do a tankless as they handle heat and hot water for you. If you don't then I think the jury is out a bit - they are very, very efficient though but Great68's point about the long wait for water is true, if you're far away from the tank it can be a while before you get hot water. I've learned to deal with it - I turn on the tap before I need it a lot.

My last Fortis bill was for $32 in a 2400sf main building with a gas range and 3 people (2 of us are WFH) - heat didn't really run during that time so it was almost all hot water. $32 seems cheap to me.

re: Navien and Rinnai - seems like Rinnai are more reliable but Naviens are more efficient. Maybe local zoning's emphasis on efficiency is what pushes new builds to Naviens?

[tiger_handheld]

If you've got radiant heat then I think it's a no brainer to do a tankless as they handle heat and hot water for you. If you don't then I think the jury is out a bit - they are very, very efficient though but Great68's point about the long wait for water is true, if you're far away from the tank it can be a while before you get hot water. I've learned to deal with it - I turn on the tap before I need it a lot.

My last Fortis bill was for $32 in a 2400sf main building with a gas range and 3 people (2 of us are WFH) - heat didn't really run during that time so it was almost all hot water. $32 seems cheap to me.

re: Navien and Rinnai - seems like Rinnai are more reliable but Naviens are more efficient. Maybe local zoning's emphasis on efficiency is what pushes new builds to Naviens?

How on earth do you get a $32 fortis bill?

we are similar situation less the wfh and we average $132/mo (unless you forgot a 1 in your number).

[supafamous]

How on earth do you get a $32 fortis bill?

we are similar situation less the wfh and we average $132/mo (unless you forgot a 1 in your number).

True story. YTD bills:

Jan: $183
Feb: $188
Mar: $172
Apr: $150
May: $130
Jun: $100
Jul: $59
Aug: $40
Sep: $32

Our June and Aug hydro bills were $134 and $138 each. Prior bills were a lot higher cause I was an idiot who was heating my garage (electric baseboard) in the dead of winter to ~18c.

[Great68]

Yeah adding something like radiant floor heat to the mix changes the scenario quite dramatically, and I could see it making a lot more sense.

But just for DHW, ehh, not so much.

My parents' house has a traditional tanked gas water heater, house of 4 adults (Parents in upstairs suite, sister and her husband in downstairs suite) and their summer gas bill which is 100% only hot water usage is like $50/month.

Also if your having to change your usage habits, ie: needing to run the water more/longer just to get the output and you're on a metered water connection don't forget that's a cost as well.

[underscore]

It was horrible, the heater was upstairs and the long pipe run to the kitchen sink downstairs combined with lag of the heater itself took an eternity to get any useable hot water. It sucked. (Sorry to shit on them to those that have them, but I just don't get it)

The long pipe is going to make it take forever no matter what you have. My kitchen is on the opposite side of the house from the hot water, it took forever with a tank and it takes a couple seconds longer to get hot water with tankless but they also moved the tankless further from the kitchen so it's closer to the bathrooms.

[Great68]

You can fix that problem quite easily with a tanked system by adding a recirc pump. I installed one in my house.

Sure you can install a recirc pump on a tankless system, but now your tankless heater is cycling on/off constantly to keep your water lines hot. At that point, what's the point?

[underscore]

At that point I'd price out a small under-cabinet on demand one to have in the kitchen instead.

[Great68]

Sounds like number of years for ROI keeps going up...

[underscore]

How would that be any different from the added cost of a recirc pump?

[SSM_DC5]

Was there any roofers that were recommended here? I couldn't find any in a search.

I think the cover to a front porch has a leak causing wood and whatever else is below to go rotten/bad. Hoping to find someone to find the cause of it and then fix the rotten parts

[Hehe]

How on earth do you get a $32 fortis bill?

we are similar situation less the wfh and we average $132/mo (unless you forgot a 1 in your number).

Is this average through the year or?

Summer in my house's Fortis bill is super low, not far from supa's figure. The last bill came at a whopping $21.14 after we shut down the *heated* pool. Before that, no more than $50 with the pool running.

Winter is whole other story, but summer should be like really low. If you are constantly getting $100+ with no heater on, you probably want some professional to check for leaks or old furnace/hotwater

[Traum]

Was there any roofers that were recommended here? I couldn't find any in a search.

I think the cover to a front porch has a leak causing wood and whatever else is below to go rotten/bad. Hoping to find someone to find the cause of it and then fix the rotten parts
You can try Malcolm of Stormrider Roof Repairs. Just google his contact.

[SSM_DC5]

Have you used him in the past?

[tiger_handheld]

Is this average through the year or?

Summer in my house's Fortis bill is super low, not far from supa's figure. The last bill came at a whopping $21.14 after we shut down the *heated* pool. Before that, no more than $50 with the pool running.

Winter is whole other story, but summer should be like really low. If you are constantly getting $100+ with no heater on, you probably want some professional to check for leaks or old furnace/hotwater

for all of 2021 we have paid $1300 or $114 per month averaged out over the year. we don't even have a pool =\

[sonick]

My July Fortis bill was $6.57 lol, but peak cold months (usually 2 months a year, dec and Jan) are like $200.

[Spoon]

Wife thinks it's time to change out the furnace and boiler. Got Milani to come for a free assessment and was quoted 15k for a Rinnai.
https://www.rinnai.ca/professional/product-detail/i120cn

Going to get two more companies to provide us with quotes. But is that a reasonable price?

Not sure if it matters, but our place uses radiant baseboard. Not too knowledgeable about plumbing, take it easy on me. :)

[roastpuff]

I got a Navien NCB-H 240/130H combi boiler (what you linked) and iFlow air handler (blower unit) installed for just over 11K last year, 15k seems a bit high for just the combi boiler but not sure how prices have risen. Since you have radiant baseboard, the system uses hot water to heat your baseboards which then heats the room.

https://www.navieninc.com/series/ncb-h

[Spoon]

Rinnai and Navien seems equally reputable in the market, so I'm not too particular in the unit itself. If you don't mind sharing the company you went with that'd be great.

Thanks!

[roastpuff]

Rinnai and Navien seems equally reputable in the market, so I'm not too particular in the unit itself. If you don't mind sharing the company you went with that'd be great.

Thanks!

https://lockhartplumbing.com/

[Traum]

Have you used him in the past?
Malcolm has tried to help me before, but bcos of a combination of my dumba$$ DIY repair attempts and the apparently poor installation of the previous roof, he wasn't able to help me pinpoint the source of my leak. But he did suggest a couple of potential reasons on why the leak happened, and those were beyond the scope of his repairs.

I ended up hiring Kerrisdale Roofing to replace my roof (shingles), and Tim and his crew were very professional. To me as a layperson, the quality of their work seemed top notch, and my interactions with them was fantastic throughout the process.

Hopefully I wouldn't have to worry about the roof ever again while I am still alive? :badpokerface:

[Traum]

Would anyone have a contact for a (rental) property manager / management company they can recommend?

[BIC_BAWS]

Simplex123 is in that industry.

[lilaznviper]

Would anyone have a contact for a (rental) property manager / management company they can recommend?

i use quay pacific for my condo in new west

[Hehe]

Any licensed septic peep here or can refer? I have a last minute job that came up and my usual go-to guy is fully loaded.

The license is ready. Just need a licensed firm to carry out the installation according to specs.

[J____]

I do commercial photography and creative direction if anyone needs. Haha

[bcrdukes]

Do you tell your clients they are not cool? :p

[68style]

That's why they need him!

[J____]

Do you tell your clients they are not cool? :p

shock and awe strategy :awwyeah:

[donk.]

Reeeeeeee

Wrong thread but whatever

Anyone install something similar to this? Install tips?

https://www.wayfair.ca/Doors22--Frosted-Glass-Sliding-Closet-Door-3-Panel-CLB120x96frosted-L6477-K~DORZ1444.html?refid=GX645046867657-DORZ1444_83842480_83842483&device=m&ptid=1944234290389&targetid=pla-1944234290389&network=g&ireid=115326813&PiID%5B%5D=83842480&PiID%5B%5D=83842483&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2eilBhCCARIsAG0Pf8tkg-IFDxJscrJa_Nd1ijFKszaoRYhT0O00Ex-rt1nGKbCiK8lkVZYaAhRYEALw_wcB

[supafamous]

So way back last Sept I posted about an issue with my Navien and Doubl3_H DM and said the issue was undersized natural gas line and a cheap regulator. I had a technician from Pioneer Plumbing come to look at it and he said that wasn't the issue and said it was how the exhaust venting was setup so we left it at that. My neighbor had the same issue (same house design) and decided to reroute his exhaust venting to go outside immediately rather than through the walls of the house which helped but didn't solve the problem.

By chance we used a different plumber for some other work and asked him to take a look at it for us and being a relatively new guy he did the work to get some experience. Called Navien, worked through all the diagnostics and eventually decided that replacing the regulator might do the trick and that finally did it. The sound is gone! (It had gotten quite bad - could hear it throughout the house)

Thanks to Doubl3_H for his suggestion - it was the correct answer but took a while to find someone who was willing to trace it down to that.

Edit: The plumber who ended up fixing it was Paul from Impero Plumbing - good solid guy who's still learning so he's pretty attentive to stuff. https://imperoplumbing.com

Here's all the pipes:

https://i.imgur.com/GcccyPd.jpg

The squealing/whining sound only occurs when hot water is demanded and not when the heat is running. It didn't start this way (10 months ago) and has gotten progressively worse over time - I can hear it upstairs and even outside now. It goes away after the water has been running for 30-60 seconds. I'm still under new home warranty and the builder is a good guy, it's just his plumber is a shithead and takes forever to resolve issues so I'd rather just pay someone reliable to come diagnose and fix it.

It's just what came with the house - it's a new build and seems to be the system of choice nowadays. I generally like it - other than the issue I'm reporting it's been trouble free as was the last one I had at my last house.

[MG1]

Nice bladder. Mine is showing a little rust and leaking from somewhere. Talking 'bout the plumbing, not me.

Solly, had to. Leaking bladder. Cutting back on coffee does it for me.

[xxxrsxxx]

Planning on doing some washroom renos. Does anyone know a demolisher and a tiler?

[MG1]

Looking for HVAC company to replace radiant floor heating furnace. Most likely a combo system that takes care of both radiant floor heating and hot water tank. The last company I contacted quoted me $36, 000.00. 7 years no worries contract. All valves replaced. They come by every year for maintenance and all parts and labour is covered for up to 7 years. Sounds a little steep, but no idea................

Any advice or help would be appreciated.

[6793026]

FYI - depending who you go with "7 years no worries contract. All valves replaced. They come by every year for maintenance and all parts and labour is covered for up to 7 years." these means nothing.
If you go check, you'll see a lot of people just close shop and open up a new company so all warranty means nothing. Don't get caught in that. If they don't pick up your call or emials... they'll never come... we were caught in that trap once.

Do make sure there is an office etc.

[tiger_handheld]

Any electrician rec's for a ev charger install?

[MG1]

FYI - depending who you go with "7 years no worries contract. All valves replaced. They come by every year for maintenance and all parts and labour is covered for up to 7 years." these means nothing.
If you go check, you'll see a lot of people just close shop and open up a new company so all warranty means nothing. Don't get caught in that. If they don't pick up your call or emials... they'll never come... we were caught in that trap once.

Do make sure there is an office etc.

Reliance. They have an office and locations across Canada and USA. Pretty big company.

[MG1]

Any electrician rec's for a ev charger install?


I had my EV charger installed by another company. When I encountered issues, they couldn't figure out what was causing the problem. I was left on my own. Company never returned my calls after a while. I eventually figured it out on my own. I called around and got a few quotes. All of them either didn't know what they were doing or quoted me way too much. Plus the wait times were unacceptable.

I then called AJ's electrical and they solved the issue and did a fantastic job. They did it the next day and at a lower price. Seniors discount, ftmfw!

https://www.ajselectrical.ca/?utm_source=googleads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=branded&keyword=aj%27s%20electrical&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA84CvBhCaARIsAMkAvkIiX_cPqNJtt2Eaap4v 5ZkSNz1TvRbbpxCILo71cBkxBhpoypxilsAaAgtYEALw_wcB

[6793026]

Reliance. They have an office and locations across Canada and USA. Pretty big company.

yes, they are super famous. I do understand the golden triangle.
Cheap, fast and good, you can only pick two.

Maybe it's the asian in me, i wnat the fine balance a good chinese reliable hand man, maybe they are unicorns.

[donk.]

Frosted glass sliding door installer anyone?
Sorted

[Vansterdam]

need someone to fix my broken rope window blinds for my patio sliding door.

the ones where you pull and it goes from one side to the other.

[headhunt3r]

I'm trying to set up my Logi x Playseat Challenge X with a Fanatec CSL DD wheel base and the plate the seat comes with for mounting wheelbases don't work out of the box. I managed to sort of get it set up right, but it would be a huge improvement if I can get a new metal plate with some holes drilled in different spots. Can anyone here help fab a metal plate? I haven't drawn anything up yet but I can come up with the dimensions.

It's a little different, but this is the sort of plate I need made: https://www.reddit.com/r/Fanatec/comments/jd2cla/tutorialhowto_mount_csl_elite_wheelbase_centered/?rdt=60324

[lowside67]

I can help you draw it in CAD if needed, and you can order online from a mail order place such as Send Cut Send?

-Mark

[headhunt3r]

Thanks in advance. I'm going to try one more thing and if it doesn't work I'll probably take you up on your offer.

[Eatman]

Looking for someone to do some exterior house painting, suggestions? Thanks rs fam

[supafamous]

Anyone got a recommendation for a mechanic in Burnaby? I normally use Alpha1 but their hours (open at 10) are kinda inconvenient for me and they're booked out for 2 weeks anyways. It's just for regular scheduled maintenance. I'd otherwise end up at Destination Honda.

[BIC_BAWS]

ER Auto in the South Vancouver area is great. Otherwise if you want to stick in Burnaby specifically, Brandon @ Destination Honda is an excellent service advisor. I don't trust anyone else with my Type R. My car either goes in for service with Brandon or I do it myself.

[headhunt3r]

No matter how much you trust Brandon, he's not the one doing the actual work since he's not the mechanic touching your car. What am I missing?

[SSM_DC5]

Perhaps he has control over who touches it and only chooses those worthy?

[EvoFire]

Anyone got a recommendation for a mechanic in Burnaby? I normally use Alpha1 but their hours (open at 10) are kinda inconvenient for me and they're booked out for 2 weeks anyways. It's just for regular scheduled maintenance. I'd otherwise end up at Destination Honda.

What do you need get done? I've been going to Overdrive. Yes it's in Richmond but it's just across the bridge. It's great because I just on the other side of the bridge.

[BIC_BAWS]

What do you need get done? I've been going to Overdrive. Yes it's in Richmond but it's just across the bridge. It's great because I just on the other side of the bridge.

+1 for Overdrive. I didn't recommend it because I figured he wouldn't want to cross a bridge LOL.

No matter how much you trust Brandon, he's not the one doing the actual work since he's not the mechanic touching your car. What am I missing?

Perhaps he has control over who touches it and only chooses those worthy?

Precisely this.

[supafamous]

What do you need get done? I've been going to Overdrive. Yes it's in Richmond but it's just across the bridge. It's great because I just on the other side of the bridge.

It's just all the regularly scheduled stuff like oil changes, brake service, alignment etc. I don't want to go out of my way to do it and most dealers will send me home in an Uber (or have great wifi for me to work there) but Destination Honda's quote is double Alpha1's but Alpha1's hours kinda suck - opening at 10 means I'm without a car for the middle of the day.

I've been going to Burrard Acura as they do good work but they changed their booking tool and it's total clusterfuck to get booked with them now - I'm not gonna go out of my way to use them.

[syee]

I've been going to Burrard Acura as they do good work but they changed their booking tool and it's total clusterfuck to get booked with them now - I'm not gonna go out of my way to use them.

Not a fan of Burrard Acura now. (or I should say, their service advisors) They're priced significantly more than independent shops, and they upsell like crazy. I went in for an oil change a few months ago, and they tried upselling me $1600 in other services.

[BIC_BAWS]

It's just all the regularly scheduled stuff like oil changes, brake service, alignment etc. I don't want to go out of my way to do it and most dealers will send me home in an Uber (or have great wifi for me to work there) but Destination Honda's quote is double Alpha1's but Alpha1's hours kinda suck - opening at 10 means I'm without a car for the middle of the day.

I've been going to Burrard Acura as they do good work but they changed their booking tool and it's total clusterfuck to get booked with them now - I'm not gonna go out of my way to use them.

There's no courtesy car at Overdrive, but their lounge is pretty decent to do some work in. Bring your own drinks tho.

[supafamous]

Not a fan of Burrard Acura now. (or I should say, their service advisors) They're priced significantly more than independent shops, and they upsell like crazy. I went in for an oil change a few months ago, and they tried upselling me $1600 in other services.

That's a bummer that you had a bad experience with them as I've had really good experiences with them - never been upsold anything and they've eaten the cost on little and big things with me. When they washed my car and damaged my ceramic coating they put up no fight to get it repaired including letting me use my own shop at a cost of $2k versus accepting their own in house coating. One of their current advisors is pretty easy on the eyes too...

The only annoying thing was when my rear glass shattered that they made me go through Acura Canada to get it covered first before they were willing to work on it - I know lots of other Canadian dealers who were fixing it first and then they'd work it out with Acura Canada after the fact. It meant I went 2.5 weeks without a rear window.

[donk.]

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[dark0821]

I was gonna say if you are willing to cross a bridge.... TSS

They charge fair pricing, but you know you will get taken care of, and they will back up their crap if anything happens.

So at least you know even the simple stuff will get done right etc etc

=)

[supafamous]

Any good landscaper recs? I've got a 36x25' backyard that raccoons have beat up real good this winter (grubs). It has never been a particularly healthy lawn (2.5 years old) - uneven, lots of dead spots etc and with expected water restrictions I'd like to figure out what a good plan is to have a low water but healthy lawn.

We still use it as a lawn as my kid runs around it and we get out the bouncy castle etc for her so paving it over or turning it into a lounge space is not an option yet.

My wife and I think we might need to "talk to a white guy" to get the help we need.

[Hehe]

Any good landscaper recs? I've got a 36x25' backyard that raccoons have beat up real good this winter (grubs). It has never been a particularly healthy lawn (2.5 years old) - uneven, lots of dead spots etc and with expected water restrictions I'd like to figure out what a good plan is to have a low water but healthy lawn.

We still use it as a lawn as my kid runs around it and we get out the bouncy castle etc for her so paving it over or turning it into a lounge space is not an option yet.

My wife and I think we might need to "talk to a white guy" to get the help we need.

PM me, mine is great and very decently priced. I never done lawn with him but I'm sure he can deal with that too.

[AstulzerRZD]

Any good landscaper recs? I've got a 36x25' backyard that raccoons have beat up real good this winter (grubs).

My wife and I think we might need to "talk to a white guy" to get the help we need.

I know an asian guy who does white guy quality; has an arborist or two on staff but pricing is better than white guy, shoot me a PM

[SSM_DC5]

Looking for recommendations to make screens for my windows + patio doors. Wanna keep dem mosquitos out this year.

[donk.]

Looking for recommendations to make screens for my windows + patio doors. Wanna keep dem mosquitos out this year.

I used royal blinds, cheapest price, screens cut to size and installed, great communication

[Traum]

Looking for recommendations to make screens for my windows + patio doors. Wanna keep dem mosquitos out this year.
I am looking to fix 2 broken window screens myself, and with the right tools, it doesn't look ridiculously hard? :badpokerface:

Of course, everything looks easy on YouTube, right?

[SSM_DC5]

I am looking to fix 2 broken window screens myself, and with the right tools, it doesn't look ridiculously hard? :badpokerface:

Of course, everything looks easy on YouTube, right?

As long as the frame is in good shape and you are just changing the mesh part, yes it's easy to DIY fix it. Even without the special tool that pushes the rod into the groove.

[mc.]

Looking around for a recommendation for a good sports physio.

Looks like I tore my ACL, need to confirm with MRI, but wanted to get a head start on recovery.

[BIC_BAWS]

Looking around for a recommendation for a good sports physio.

Looks like I tore my ACL, need to confirm with MRI, but wanted to get a head start on recovery.Reach out to Strength In Motion, I've had pretty good physio results with a mix of passive and active therapy.

Physio - Cam Wong
Active Rehab - Troy Murray



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[Traum]

Looking around for a recommendation for a good sports physio.

Looks like I tore my ACL, need to confirm with MRI, but wanted to get a head start on recovery.
Would it make more sense to do the MRI first? When my shoulder was messed up last year, my family doctor sent me to get an ultrasound imaging done. The results came back and ruled out the tearing of any tendons, but found some calcification instead. Because of the confirmed diagnosis, I think the physio treatment ended up being different enough (compared to a tendon tear).

[bcuzracecarz]

Depending on where you are, I’ve always gone to Eclipse in Langley by the Costco and see Cheryl. She’s been awesome for me in the past for a whole whack of different injuries (rotators, knees, wrists (eyoo), neck)

[bcrdukes]

Would it make more sense to do the MRI first? When my shoulder was messed up last year, my family doctor sent me to get an ultrasound imaging done. The results came back and ruled out the tearing of any tendons, but found some calcification instead. Because of the confirmed diagnosis, I think the physio treatment ended up being different enough (compared to a tendon tear).

May i ask what happened to your shoulder?

I'm experiencing some muscle ache on my upper left shoulder/arm and have been going to physio, which helps, but there's still a lingering pain. I haven't done any imaging yet, which is my next step or at least in my list of questions for my physio therapist. My issue started with a session at the gym when I did some overhead presses.

[mc.]

Would it make more sense to do the MRI first? When my shoulder was messed up last year, my family doctor sent me to get an ultrasound imaging done. The results came back and ruled out the tearing of any tendons, but found some calcification instead. Because of the confirmed diagnosis, I think the physio treatment ended up being different enough (compared to a tendon tear).

Saw the ER docs up in Whistler and they were able to do some manual tests, are were fairly confident it is a tear, already got referred to a surgeon, but will still need an MRI before he does anything. But they said I can get started on physio right away to prep for surgery

[Traum]

May i ask what happened to your shoulder?

Near the tail end of the pandemic, I started noticing pain somewhere beneath my posterior deltoid. And then in the front near the socket / ball / tendon where the tendon attaches to the bone, there is pain and an obvious stiffening with the tendon as well. For a while, I thought it was just computer / mouse overuse since it was on my mouse hand, but gradually I started losing range in the shoulder as well. There were certain positions I can't move my arm to for one reason or another (loss of range / stiffness / pain), and there were certain positions that I can get to via one arc of motion, but not through another when the ball and socket joint should have allowed free range movement to get into that position.

The worst part of it is, on top of the sore / achy pain from soft tissue injuries, sharp pain started to develop too, and certain movements would trigger a sharp intense pain deep in the shoulder that would literally bring me to tears. It was not a pretty sight.

Before getting the ultrasound scan, I was concerned that the sharp pain was a result of some sort of tendon tearing. The family doctor didn't know either (and I more or less expected that) since they are not soft tissue injury experts. But obviously he sent me on the right path, and the ultrasound scan found some calcifications around the shoulder joint, and that probably led to tendonitis.

I did a bunch of shockwave therapy, and it was $$$$ as heck, but it seems to be one of the few non-invasive treatments that are effective against that kind of calcification. But ultimately, I still needed to do a ton of rehab exercises, and it doesn't seem like it'll ever get back to being 100%.

[bcrdukes]

Wow, sorry to hear. I truly hope you fully recover as close to 100% as possible.

I'm going to admit that I tried to lift more than I thought I could (ego lifted) and injured myself, so my issue was self-induced and I'm paying the price for it. It's been weeks and it is getting better, but similar to you, I need to take the right steps to get the right treatment.

[supafamous]

Anyone know either a GC or a carpenter/landscaper for a job that's probably in the $25-40k range? Looking to build a 16x12 deck on my 2nd floor and then I want to extend my 30' wide concrete patio by about 6-8'. I tried Homestars and got only 1 response while the names I've been given by friends aren't responding.

[EvoFire]

^ I might have a contact, your job might be too big for him though and he's definitely not gonna do it this year as he's closing the year out at the end of Sept and going on vacation for a few months. He's a 70yo grandpa that takes these jobs to kill time and he only takes one job at a time. He works on the job he's on and nothing else. He did my 20x12 composite deck with concrete foundations

[unit]

i have some hip issues that cause me to stand a bit crooked due to tightness on one side. makes one leg seem shorter. seen several physios but i've only had limited improvements. i only want to see older physios that have seen some shit, not the young kids that are fresh out of australian physio school and only know common sports injuries. anyone know anyone? had a really good one out in north van but i feel like that's too far now with where i live. prefer to be going no further than bby and as far as langley.

[sonick]

i have some hip issues that cause me to stand a bit crooked due to tightness on one side. makes one leg seem shorter. seen several physios but i've only had limited improvements. i only want to see older physios that have seen some shit, not the young kids that are fresh out of australian physio school and only know common sports injuries. anyone know anyone? had a really good one out in north van but i feel like that's too far now with where i live. prefer to be going no further than bby and as far as langley.

Have you tried glute activation exercises?

I had lower back pain as one hip was more elevated than the other. I learned that I wasn't activating my glutes properly when I was walking and standing. Once I had the mind muscle connection on how to use my glutes it helped me significantly.

[unit]

i havent. i will look it up, thanks!

[Traum]

i have some hip issues that cause me to stand a bit crooked due to tightness on one side. makes one leg seem shorter. seen several physios but i've only had limited improvements. i only want to see older physios that have seen some shit, not the young kids that are fresh out of australian physio school and only know common sports injuries. anyone know anyone? had a really good one out in north van but i feel like that's too far now with where i live. prefer to be going no further than bby and as far as langley.
I used to see Kelvin Tam Physio on Broadway & Ash for a very similar problem with one hip being higher than the other, and Kelvin was able to help re-align my hip. He is a hand-on older guy -- probably in his early 60's now? And he was very, very good. But some people do not like his bedside manners, and others to not like his treatment methods where he could cause so much instant muscular pain while he is treating you that patients would literally cry out loud, both in voice and in tears.

But for me, I think my problem is -- my gait happens in such a way that eventually, I'll throw my hip off again, and I just can't seem to get my stubborn mind to change the way I walk. FailFish

[sonick]

But for me, I think my problem is -- my gait happens in such a way that eventually, I'll throw my hip off again, and I just can't seem to get my stubborn mind to change the way I walk. FailFish

Yeah it felt like I had to relearn how to walk once I figured out what was the root cause of the issue.

[donk.]

seen several physios but i've only had limited improvements. i only want to see older physios that have seen some shit, prefer to be going no further than bby and as far as langley.

Not sure wheres your located, your post is kinda confusing, but il throw in two chiropractors that do black magic with the body

720, 999 W Broadway 7th Floor, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K5, Hennessey.
I have lower back issues due to glute issues, he is able to temporarily fix it when i go in. (I need to work on my ass muscles for permanent solution)

Also used this guy years ago: 2615 St Johns St #201, Port Moody, BC V3H 2B5, Grewal.
Dislocated my first rib doing human flag, he snapped me back into place, otherwise i might have been disabled for life. Along with other upper body injuries that he sorted.

Both guys are younger tho, i would say they are 40

[68style]

Your biggest glute issue is you don't got no glutes

[donk.]

BibleThump

Someone get me a burger!

[EvoFire]

i have some hip issues that cause me to stand a bit crooked due to tightness on one side. makes one leg seem shorter. seen several physios but i've only had limited improvements. i only want to see older physios that have seen some shit, not the young kids that are fresh out of australian physio school and only know common sports injuries. anyone know anyone? had a really good one out in north van but i feel like that's too far now with where i live. prefer to be going no further than bby and as far as langley.

I see Diana Rizzardo across from Metrotown at Metrotown Physio

https://g.co/kgs/ydDou25

I had similar misaligned hips issue which she fixed, and she told me I had that issue where glutes don't fire that Sonick talked about. I've been seeing Diane for almost 10 years. Though keep in mind she's extremely hard to book.

[RevYouUp]

Anyone know a junk removal person? How much does it usually cost? I see a bunch of posts on FB. I’m looking to clear up some space in my garage. Thanks!

[jing]

Hit up E40-six(sp?). Rented a huge junk bin from him a couple years ago and he was good to deal with and price seemed reasonable though I didn't shop around much.

[xxxrsxxx]

damn gutter cleaning is expensive. Been calling around and everyone is $300-400 including chinese companies.

[unit]

nowadays a plumber charges like $400 to show up to your house and unclog your pipes which takes less than 30m. i don't think $300 is unreasonable at all to clean gutters.

[Hondaracer]

Why clean them now? It’s just about to shit down leaves for 2 months. I’d wait until everything falls down to get them cleaned otherwise they are just gonna be filled again right after

[red kryptonite]

damn gutter cleaning is expensive. Been calling around and everyone is $300-400 including chinese companies.

If you’re ok with heights just get yourself a battery powered pressure washer with bottle attachment and climb onto the roof. Depending how dirty your gutters are the first initial cleaning might take longer but the annual upkeep takes 30mins.
https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=cordless%20pressure%20washer%20with%20b ottle&source=sh/x/gs/m2/5#vhid=9x--wb091W4gjM&vssid=mosaic

[Great68]

I used to kill two birds with one stone and clean the gutters when I put up the christmas lights. Worked out pretty well. But since I put the new gutters with the alu-rex guards on two years ago that's a job I no longer need to do.

[tiger_handheld]

Does anyone have a landscaper referral?
I've tried 3 and all three are flakes.

Need a fig tree pruned and need some weed killer & hardscape sprayed in the spring/summer months.

[Hehe]

Does anyone have a landscaper referral?
I've tried 3 and all three are flakes.

Need a fig tree pruned and need some weed killer & hardscape sprayed in the spring/summer months.

Mine is pretty good. He has been dealing with our little jungle in the back and perfect job every time.

PM me if you want contact.

[winson604]

Anyone have any recommendations for junk removal?

Preferably somebody who will come into your house and just haul shit away. Would potentially consider one where they leave a pod and you just fill it up although that would involved a ton of heavy lifting on our part and I don't know if my father in law is up for it.

[tiger_handheld]

Anyone have any recommendations for junk removal?

Preferably somebody who will come into your house and just haul shit away. Would potentially consider one where they leave a pod and you just fill it up although that would involved a ton of heavy lifting on our part and I don't know if my father in law is up for it.

Blitz Junk removal. He used to be on here. Not sure if active still.

[jing]

^ E40-six (sp?)

[Special K]

Any plumber recommendations? Need to repair drippy shower. Most likely replace the cartridge.

Metrotown area if it matters.

[Hehe]

Replacing cartridge is so simple. I did mine following a YouTube vid. Very little to go wrong as it really only goes in one way.

But if you need, I used envision plumbing and they were great and honest on pricing.

[Hondaracer]

As Hehe said, if your faucet is a Moen or that line, the cartridge itself basically comes with DIY instructions

I recently replaced two for a friend at his cabin and it’s like a 5 step process, very simple if you have any ability with a screw driver

[supafamous]

Any plumber recommendations? Need to repair drippy shower. Most likely replace the cartridge.

Metrotown area if it matters.

https://imperoplumbing.com

We used Paul and found him to be a real solid guy. He's still pretty new so doesn't know everything (like he wasn't very familiar with our Navien) but for most things he'll do just fine. Honest guy, reasonable prices.

Way better service than Pioneer Plumbing even if Pioneer is a lot more experienced.

[tiger_handheld]

Any plumber recommendations? Need to repair drippy shower. Most likely replace the cartridge.

Metrotown area if it matters.

Used Watson Ink Plumbing for a re-pipe job. Reasonably priced.
Owner Sean is straight up. Apprentice Mike is a keen guy on the job. Mike did the re-pipe (was a bit pissed at first that Sean sent the grasshopper) but grasshopper took his time didn't rush.

[donk.]

Anyone here do concrete?

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54536749038_0385b785db_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2r6e6sw)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54536517331_6c19fd3a35_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2r6cUzz)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54536703734_2a641f5770_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2r6dRZq)[

Looking for suggestions.

20x20 garage, there are two sections that are raised, 20ftx4ft. Rest of garage is lower by probably 1" - 1/2". Not sure how it got to this point over last 30 years.

Garage is sloped from rear to front for drainage, so self leveling fill is no go.

Goal is to have it as a single pane surface, so i can porcelain tile it, or coat it.

Figure the easiest solution is to fill in all the low points with quickrete, google search says old concrete + new concrete top = no good.

If you were in my shoes, what would you do in regards to making it one flat surface / prep for thinset and tile?

[GLOW]

anyone have a contact to fix a minor roof leak?
I believe it to be the sealing around my skylight.
roof height is way too high for me to climb up myself

[Hondaracer]

Good luck.

My wife’s uncles roof is finished and I contacted 10+ companies just to temporarily tarp it and only 1 even replied. Small jobs are VERY difficult to find someone to do

[Traum]

anyone have a contact to fix a minor roof leak?
I believe it to be the sealing around my skylight.
roof height is way too high for me to climb up myself
Give Stormrider a call (and see if they are actually still in business)

https://stormrider604.com/

I had the person come help me check on a roof leak after the Nov 2021 atmospheric river. His manners were a little rough around the edges, but he was totally a no-nonsense, honest and down to earth kind of guy that I was very comfortable with.

[GLOW]

Thanks, have an appt this afternoon hopefully it's an easy fix.

[GLOW]

Thx Traum
Honest dude, said if he can service it he would but worst case it’ll be a re/re, he was confident he was able to service it.

Showed me pics of the tiles exposed, reason for water ingress and what he’ll do. Took a look around at the rest of my roof to check for cracks in tiles etc

[xxxrsxxx]

How much does it cost to fix it? (can PM if you want) I also have a roofleak from a skylight. A guy came by and said when it rains hard, it overflows over the edges. But if it doesn't rain too hard, i haven't seen it leak. He quoted me $1500 to fix it. I've been hesitant to fix it still and will probably ask for a few more quotes.

[Traum]

Glad to hear that Stormrider Roof Repairs is working out for you, Glow~!

[lilaznviper]

anyone have recommendations for roofing company? need to replace the full roof of the house plus replace 2 skylights

[MG1]

anyone have recommendations for roofing company? need to replace the full roof of the house plus replace 2 skylights

Avoid half-ass work, gulolololol.

Son, nobody likes a half ass............... RONA ad.

[Hondaracer]

anyone have recommendations for roofing company? need to replace the full roof of the house plus replace 2 skylights

In regards to my previous post the only company that ever got back to me and ultimately did the work was Canuck roofing

Everyone I dealt with there seemed pretty competent and they came and gave me a follow up quote to replace the roof etc.

I also see them quite often working on houses on the west side

[Traum]

anyone have recommendations for roofing company? need to replace the full roof of the house plus replace 2 skylights
I went with Kerrisdale Roofing a few years ago to replace my ashphalt shingles roof, and found their service to be exemplary.

https://www.kerrisdaleroofinganddrains.com/

They were definitely not the cheapest -- more like mid tier kind of pricing. But they have excellent reviews, and once their project manager came by to take a look and give me a quote, it was easy to see why they were so well liked. The PM made helpful and practical suggestions, and never made any attempts to upsell me on anything.

They were a busy shop though, and with roof replacements being a completely weather-dependent thing, I waited about 3 months from late Nov to early March before they were able to do my roof. Throughout the whole waiting period, the PM gave me realistic time estimates, and kept me informed of my place on their queue when I was 2 - 3 jobs away from becoming their current project.

[quasi]

anyone have recommendations for roofing company? need to replace the full roof of the house plus replace 2 skylights

There is a Company near me that gets ridiculously good reviews and also gives a lot back to the community, I've seen them do free roofs for seniors. I've never used them myself but most things I've seen are positive. Google reviews, 62 reviews and an avg. rating of 4.9.

Spartan Roofing
https://spartanroofingbc.com/

[GLOW]

How much does it cost to fix it? (can PM if you want) I also have a roofleak from a skylight. A guy came by and said when it rains hard, it overflows over the edges. But if it doesn't rain too hard, i haven't seen it leak. He quoted me $1500 to fix it. I've been hesitant to fix it still and will probably ask for a few more quotes.

sent you a PM

[headhunt3r]

anyone have recommendations for roofing company? need to replace the full roof of the house plus replace 2 skylights

I used these guys last year to replace my roof and they were the cheapest. I'm not an expert but the work seemed fine. https://opengovca.com/vancouver-business/21-146840. Chinese owner, no google reviews. PM me for number if you're interested.

[RabidRat]

Moving this here for more visibility - basically I think we need a trustworthy handyman.

My dad sent me these pictures saying the faucet's leaking, and the wood countertop it's mounted to has apparently rotted through. That countertop goes all the way around the kitchen so it's unfortunately not straightforward to just replace the countertop (per a suggestion in a previous thread).

He's not looking to renovate the kitchen, just needs that area repaired so that he can install a new faucet. What kind of business should he be searching for, to help with that? A general carpenter? Or is this job too small for that?

Taking recommendations if anyone's had a good experience getting repair jobs like this done!

https://i.imgur.com/otuXR4Pl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/l2iueDEl.jpg

[EvoFire]

From my untrained eye, the shitty way of doing it is to scrape out all the rot, and put a block of wood there and glue/screw/whatever method you want to attach it to the counter and put in a new faucet if that's the culprit.

TBH I don't think the faucet is the issue, but rather the faucet wasn't sealed to the sink and the water seeped between over time.

The CORRECT way to do it is to replace the counter top. That counter is MDF, there's really no saving it.

[unit]

donk, i know a good concrete guy, very honest and has always been reasonable to us. my dad used him to do his driveway, and we used him to level our shop office and bathroom which had like an 9" slope over 17'. he's actually coming to the shop again this week sometime to do a little repair work. when he comes by i will show him your pics and see if he's interested. i know he's really busy atm, he was supposed to stop by twice this week but postponed.

[GLOW]

From my untrained eye, the shitty way of doing it is to scrape out all the rot, and put a block of wood there and glue/screw/whatever method you want to attach it to the counter and put in a new faucet if that's the culprit.

TBH I don't think the faucet is the issue, but rather the faucet wasn't sealed to the sink and the water seeped between over time.

The CORRECT way to do it is to replace the counter top. That counter is MDF, there's really no saving it.

i was thinking the same, get a piece of scrap wood 2" x 6" and core 2 holes for the hot & cold to screw it up against so your faucet isn't rocking around.

[Hondaracer]

2x6 is probably too big both wide and thick for that.

Get a peice of 1x4 pressure treated. Even then I’m not sure if that will be too thick to thread the handles back on depending on how they attach

[RabidRat]

Thanks guys.

Does anyone know of a handyman that could do something like that?

My dad's too old (and probably not handy enough anyway) to handle this on his own, and I'm not often in town.

[Hondaracer]

Moving this here for more visibility - basically I think we need a trustworthy handyman.

My dad sent me these pictures saying the faucet's leaking, and the wood countertop it's mounted to has apparently rotted through. That countertop goes all the way around the kitchen so it's unfortunately not straightforward to just replace the countertop (per a suggestion in a previous thread).

He's not looking to renovate the kitchen, just needs that area repaired so that he can install a new faucet. What kind of business should he be searching for, to help with that? A general carpenter? Or is this job too small for that?

Taking recommendations if anyone's had a good experience getting repair jobs like this done!

https://i.imgur.com/otuXR4Pl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/l2iueDEl.jpg

If you look at this manual for a comparable model:

https://images.homedepot.ca/pdf/20190328_HDC_HD67099_0B01_CONSTRUCTOR_IM_F1_100129 9512-pdf.pdf

The handles for each side of the water likely have a little set screw that’s typically an Allen key etc. it will likely be under the bent “handle” part or at the back side of each handle

If he’s capable of popping the handles off, it may just be a matter of tightening the “bonnet nut” or comparable under the handle

https://i.imgur.com/5gItQMc.jpeg

If someone is going to fix this, I’d highly suggest just replacing the entire faucet. This type is very cheap to buy new

[SSM_DC5]

Thanks guys.

Does anyone know of a handyman that could do something like that?

My dad's too old (and probably not handy enough anyway) to handle this on his own, and I'm not often in town.

RS private modder? I might have time in the latter half of June.

[Traum]

So it looks like I have a diseased tree at home, and to remove it, I'll need to hire an arborist and tree removal company.

Would anyone have recommendations for that?