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A kitchen cabinet needs to be re-hanged
Asked on February 16th, 2018
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Carpets come in dye lots. Even the same color carpet from the same manufacturer may look a little different unless all carpet came from the same dye lot. If you can get carpet from the same dye lot, or if you don't mind if the carpet doesn't exactly match, then yes a seam can be installed between different pieces of carpet. There is an art to making a good carpet seam, and special tools are required. You may need to look for a carpet installer on our find professionals service. ... Read more
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I am looking to expand a window on an interior wall of my condo but removing some drywall next to the current window opening
Asked on May 15th, 2018
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Hi Aaron, I'm not sure what you are asking. If you are asking about doing this yourself, please be more specific about what support you would like. If you are asking about having a contractor or handyman do the work, you may call us at 855-494-5972, or you may start at our home page to find a contractor. Be sure to determine if the wall is load-bearing, or if it is a braced wall. It probably isn't, but it could be. If it is load-bearing or a shear wall, this is structural work and will probably require a permit and perhaps condo association approval. ... Read more
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122 sq ft
Asked on June 30th, 2018
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Hi We have a cost calculator for this type of project. Look in the cost guides section. Then look in the professionals section to find a tile contractor. The cost will depend on the type of tile you select, and some other factors. The range is between about $20 and $36 per square foot. ... Read more
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Are there any referrals/financing available through Porch or is this handled by the individual contractors?
Asked on July 12th, 2018
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Hi Bryan, Porch does not provide financing or referrals for financing at this time. Discuss this with your contractor, or with your bank. A home equity loan may be a less expensive way to finance a remodeling project compared to contractor financing. ... Read more
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The description on the permit says some duct work in the basement and install AC. Can I tear out my concrete floor and pour a new floor in my garage on the same permit? Can I operate heavy machinery as well?
Asked on April 16th, 2020
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Joseph thank you for the inquiry and we apologize for the delay. From what you describe it sounds like you have a mechanical permit only. You will need a structural permit for the garage floor most likely. Best is to contact the Portland building and safety department and ask them. ... Read more
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i spoke with an agent
Asked on June 10th, 2020
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Shravani: We don't have your phone. Call us at 855-494-5972 and we’ll be happy to help you. ... Read more
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Due to street repair, I need to reinstall a mailbox on a post.
Asked on October 11th, 2021
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Nancy: You can call us at at 855-494-5972 or 800-604-2454 and we’ll be happy to help you locate a local professional to assist with your mail box needs, most likely this can be done by a handy person. I would say if you supply the mailbox and figuring some misc parts and a post you might be around $150-$200 for this job. Also, you could input your zip code at the URL below to locate a local pro: https://porch.com/near-me/handyman ... Read more
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Custom home builder local
Asked on February 21st, 2022
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Amy: Thank you for contacting Porch. We can help locating a local homebuilder who can remodel or perform a barn conversion, or whatever you would like. You may input your zip code into this URL: https://porch.com/near-me/home-builders or call us at (855) 531-8876 to get started locating a local professional to perform the home building/conversion job you desire. ... Read more
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