Definitions of Services
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Service |
Definitions |
Used in projects |
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Handyman |
this type of
work can he classified as fix, repair, replacement, and/or small installations or
projects that do not fit into any other specific categories |
“odd
jobs” |
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Additions/Remodeling |
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Additions-Rooms |
project involving
new room/level/garage, should involve a minimum of 100 sq ft. and must modify the
existing architecture and/or structure of the home
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includes framing-
often adding on a room, 2nd story, garage |
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Architecture/Drafting |
drawing plans/blueprints
for a proposed building, addition, or structure. Modifies the existing architecture
and/or structure |
drawing up
plans for a room addition, garage, deck, 2nd level, structure, etc. |
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Basement Remodeling |
changing or
updating the majority of the basement’s appearance (often times involves finishing
an unfinished basement) |
turning basements
into bedrooms/living areas; ‘finishing” basements may include the following framing
& sheetrocking, flooring carpeting, building kitchenettes, installing bathrooms,
wet bars, dens/working areas |
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Tub/Sink Refinishing |
refinishing
and/or repairing the surface of a bathtub or sink (includes prep work) |
repair chips
in the surface; refinish an entire bathtub, sink, toilet |
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Remodeling - Ceilings |
changing or modifying the existing structure of a ceiling |
turning a flat
ceiling into a vaulted ceiling, raising the elevation of an existing ceiling, installing
suspended ceilings (also dropped ceilings) |
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Remodeling - Walls |
changing or modifying the existing structure of walls |
removing walls,
adding walls, moving walls to new locations |
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Kitchen Remodeling |
Changing or
updating the majority of the kitchen’s appearance and fixtures includes 3 or
more of the items listed to the right. |
includes 3 or more of the following only: sinks, flooring, cabinets, countertops, fixtures,
tile, islands, pantries, breakfast nooks, bay windows, appliance installation |
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Bathroom Remodeling |
Changing or updating the majority of the kitchen’s appearance and fixtures |
ncludes some of the following: sinks, flooring, cabinets, countertops, fixtures,
tile |
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Counter Tops - Install |
installation of new countertops (does not include tile,
marble, or granite countertops |
installing
replacing countertops on: kitchen island, kitchen counters, bathroom counters, washroom
counters, etc. (Formica, Corian, laminate) not: tile, marble, or granite |
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Counter Tops - Repair |
repairing existing counter
tops (does not include tile or marble countertops) |
repair: cuts,
scratches, gouges
water leaks, etc. in countertops |
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changing or
updating the majority of the bathrooms appearance and fixtures (3 or more specific
items listed at right |
includes 3
or more of the following only: sinks, bathtubs, toilets, flooring, cabinets, countertops,
vanities, bidets, fixtures |
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Carpentry |
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Custom Cabinet Install |
Installation of custom made cabinets solely made for that
particular homeowner. Does not include pre manufactured cabinets. Building &
Installation of custom made cabinets solely made for that particular homeowner.
Does not include pre manufactured cabinets |
kitchen cabinets,
bath cabinets, cupboards, pantries, laundry room cabinets, garage cabinets |
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Cabinet Refacing |
removing and/or replacing the
doors and fixtures of a cabinet, leaving the main structure of the
cabinet boxes to be resurfaced, refaced, or refinished |
Wants to update
cabinets without
replacing the entire cabinet structure (on door fronts & drawer
fronts). Finishes include: veneer, lacquer, linseed oil, varathane, paint, stain,
glass panes |
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Framing |
the skeleton
of a house - replacement and/or installation of the wood beams and supports that
structure and shape a house on concrete foundation (can include repairs) |
framing: a
house, walls, garage, barn, floors (sub floors), changing the pitch (slope) of a
roof |
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Carpentry - Woodwork |
design, construct,
install, and/or finish interior woodwork |
moldings, mantles, shelving, bookcases, staircases, steps, wainscoting, trim work, railings, baseboards,
crown moldings, banisters, entertainment centers |
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Flooring |
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Carpet - Installation |
installation
of interior carpeting (does not include astroturf or turf related materials) |
at a minimum:
stairs, hallways, entire rooms |
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Carpet — Repair |
removal and/or repair work to existing carpeting |
Restreching
carpet, repairing holes in carpet, small patchwork, stomp pads, entry ways |
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Carpet Cleaning |
Cleansing carpet
(some cleaners involve hot water & chemical treatments, others use carbonated
cleaning chemicals that are dry), must be at least one room or hallways to clean |
clean a room,
clean several rooms, clean a hallway |
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Flooring -
Sub
Floors
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repair and/or
replacement of plywood or particle board under the visible flooring ( not the framing
or structure of the floor) |
symptoms can
include: warped floors, unlevel floors, soft/soggy floors (sometimes includes dryrot) |
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Flooring – Hardwood Install |
replacement
and/or installation of hardwood flooring (may include removal of previous floor),
or adding to an existing hardwood floor |
hardwood (including
parkay floors) in: kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms, bathrooms, entry ways,
hallways, foyers, etc |
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Flooring – Hardwood Refinishing |
Refacing an
existing floor, including sanding, prepping and recoating (also includes repairs)
to remove scratches, gouges, & stains to make the floor look new |
refinish a
hardwood floor to bring back the shine; repairs to hardwood flooring |
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Flooring –VinyLinoleum |
replacement and/or installation of vinyl or linoleum
flooring
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linoleum (synthetic,
flexible, plastic-like materfal), vinyl |
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Flooring - Laminate |
replacement
and/or installation of floors or floor coverings made of laminated (glued together)
materials |
floor coverings,
synthetic wood, PERGO, TRAX |
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Interior Projects |
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Insulation - Walls/Attic |
installing insulation in walls, ceilings, basements, or
attics to prevent the passage of heat and/or sound (not including weather stripping
or caulking) |
Installing fiberglass, foam, sawdust, or other insulation
products |
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Drainage |
Interior
- repair and/or
installation of sump-pumps (to pumpout standing water) and/or drainage systems |
Interior
- unclog basement
drains, flooded basement w/ need of sump-pump, any type of repair and/or install |
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Doors - Install |
Replacement
and/or installation of interior or exterior doors(Includes all types of doors) |
front entry
door, rear and side doors, bedroom doors, sliding glass storm doors, etc |
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Doors - Repair |
repair and/or
replacement of existing doors and/or accessories (does not include screen doors
or re-hanging doors |
doorjambs/frames,
holes in doors, any door accessory (i.e. hardware) |
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Doors - Garage |
replacement
and/or installation of garage doors, manual or automatic (electric)--includes repair |
replace and/or
install: garage doors, garage door openers; repair garage doors |
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Drywall/Sheetrock - Install |
installation of
drywall/sheetrock on at least one surface (i.e. wall, ceiling) |
drywall/sheetrock install on an
entire surface, wall, and/or ceiling; mud work w/ installation of
drywall/sheetrock |
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Dryrot Repair
- Non-Structural |
repair to surface
dryrot (non—structural) |
floor surfaces,
ceilings, walls, window sills, etc |
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Dryrot Repair
- Structural |
repair and/or
replacement of rotting or pest-damaged wood in conjunction with structural flaming |
sub floors,
interior walls, beams, eves, Joyces, framing, etc |
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Restoration - Fire/Water/Smoke |
restoring and/or remodeling homes or buildings damaged
by fire, water, and/or smoke |
homes, buildings, sheds, garages |
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Drywall/Sheetrock - Repair |
repair to existing
drywall/sheetrock (may include minor painting) |
patch holes
in walls, repair drywall from water damage, repair cracked seams, warping walls,
re-taping and texturing on less than one 4’ x 8’ sheet |
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Drywall/Sheetrock
- Tape& Texture |
applying drywall
tape and then texturing the drywall surface on more than one 4’ x 8' sheet |
tape seams,
tape corners, spray texture on drywall surface (broccade, popcorn, orange peel,
etc.) |
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Electrical - Install |
installation
of electrical wiring typically includes larger and more extensive electrical projects,
NOT a service call or change out of fixtures
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extensive rewiring
of house, rewiring of outlets, ceiling fans, circuit breakers, switches, 220 watt
outlets (dryers & hot tubs), lighting, generators, recessed lighting |
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Electrical - Servicing |
the servicing
of all electrical wiring and Fixtures |
service calls,
changing out outlets, wire a fan or light using existing wiring, installation of
any appliance to an existing power source |
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Painting - Interior |
applying paint to the interior of home (must be more than two rooms -see “Painting
- Other’ for two rooms or less), may include stripping, sanding, and prepping the
surfaces to be painted (including wallpaper removal) |
interior paint applied in more than two rooms to: walls/sheetrock, texture, ceilings;
more than 3: doors, window frames, railings, woodwork, cabinets, pillars, stairs,
etc |
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HVAC Install |
installation of heating, venting, or air control systems,
(not including window mounted AC units) |
install: oil, gas, & electric furnaces; gas fireplaces,
gas lines, pellet stoves, free standing wood stoves, baseboard heaters, thermostats,
air conditioners, swamp coolers |
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HVAC - Servicing |
repairs or maintenance to HVAC systems |
Repair furnace, air conditioning, cleaning ducts |
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Plumbing - Install |
replacement or installation of pipes, fixtures, and other
apparatus of natural gas, water, and sewage systems |
install: sinks, toilets, bathtubs, sewage pipes, water
lines, washer machine hook-up, exterior and interior faucets, refrigerators &
ice-makers, water filtration systems |
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Plumbing - Servicing |
repair and/or maintenance of pipes, fixtures, and other
apparatus of natural gas, water, and sewage systems |
unclogging drains, rootering, fixing leaks, burst or cracked
pipes, removal of standing water |
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Skylights - Install |
replacement and/or installation of a skylight on the roof
(includes cutting a hole in the roof and ceiling for new skylights) |
install a new skylight, replace an existing skylight (that
is old, cracked or broken, non-functional), not leaking skylights (see roof repair),
sun tunnels, solo tubes |
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Stucco/Texture - Interior |
applying a cement-based plaster to the interior of a home |
stucco walls, ceilings, fireplace surrounds, etc |
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Tile - Interior |
interior installation or ceramic, stone tile, or decorative
tile |
installation of ceramic, stone tile (different from stone
work), or decorative tile in kitchens, bathrooms, floors, countertops, showers,
backsplashes, etc |
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Wallpaper- Install |
installing wallpaper (may include prior removal of existing
wallpaper) |
wallpaper: throughout the home, etc |
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Window Cleaning |
interior or exterior window cleaning (not pressure washing) |
interior or exterior window washing/cleaning |
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Windows - Installation |
new or existing window unit installation/replacement (may
involve cutting out a hole in a wall and siding) |
install a window unit (not a pane of glass), cutting a
hole in a wall and siding, new storm windows |
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Windows - Repair |
anything pertaining to a damaged pane of glass, window
frame, sill, or seal |
cracked pane of glass, leaking window, caulking around
a window, seal a window, moisture in between panes, replacing glass panes, replacing
window frame, put up/remove storm windows |
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Exterior Projects |
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Aggregate |
installation
of concrete with small stones or rocks mixed together |
driveways,
patios, walkways, RV pads
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Asphalt/Black Top |
an alternative
to concrete or aggregate for making a smooth, flat hard surface |
driveways,
walkways, basketball courts, paving |
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Concrete -
Flatwork |
installation
of horizontal concrete (may include prior removal)
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driveways,
walkways, sidewalks, basketball courts, patios, dog runs, RV pads, hot tub pads,
steps, basement floors
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Concrete - Removal |
only demolition and removal of existing concrete |
Removing concrete:
patios, driveways, sidewalks, pads, etc. Also concrete cutting |
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Brick Work |
construction
and/or repair of a new or existing structure using brick as the primary material |
fireplaces,
walkways, driveways, chimneys, pillars, mailbox posts, brick face (against siding),
outdoor barbecues & firepots |
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Gutters - Install |
complete replacement
and/or installation of any type of gutters (must be an entire gutter system—-see
‘Gutters -Repair” for sections of gutters |
metal gutters,
continuous gutters, plastic gutters |
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Gutter Cleaning |
removing debris
and foliage from gutters (may include downspouts and installing gutter screens to
keep debris out) |
clean gutters, install gutter screens |
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Gutters - Repair |
repair: gutters,
gutters afixed to soffits, downspouts, and replacement of a section of gutters |
repair/replace
a leaking gutter, replace a downspout, renail a hanging gutter |
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Concrete-Foundation/Wall |
installation
of vertical concrete (also includes foundation repair) |
foundations
for houses, repair cracked or damaged foundation, concrete walls, tennis walls
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Chimney Cleaning/Repair |
cleaning and/or
repairing the operating parts of the chimney (may include minor brick work) |
chimney sweeps;
cleaning flues; repair and/or replace: missing or broken bricks, hoods, dampers,
chimney liners |
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Painting - Exterior |
applying coatings (paint/stains) to the exterior of structures, may include pressure
washing, stripping, sanding, and prepping the surfaces to be painted |
exterior coatings (paint/stain) applied to: walls, siding, soffits, trim, sheds,
gazebos, fences, and/or the entire exterior of a building structure(s) (see Painting
- Other for smaller projects) |
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Painting - Refinishing |
involves stripping, sanding, and prepping existing finished/painted woodwork and
re-finishing/re-painting the surface(s) |
refinishing: doors, tables, chairs, furniture, etc., using wood-Finishing products
such as: paint, lacquer, varnish, stains, linseed oil, enamels, etc |
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Painting - Other |
applying paint to two rooms or less, smaller exterior or interior painting projects,
and/or any project that cannot he classified into another painting category |
paint: a deck, railings, gutters, cement, garage doors, garage floors, less than
3: doors, window frames, railings, woodwork, cabinets, pillars, stairs, etc.- interior
or exterior |
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Painting - Specialty Finishes |
finishes applied to metals, plastics, wood, drywall, etc. that require special materials
or design |
faux (pronounced “foe’), marbleizing, murals, sponge painting, artistic designs |
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Masonry/Stone Work |
projects involving stone work, not including: concrete, cement, tile, granite, marble,
or brick. |
stone: walkways, walls, fireplaces (mantles & hearths), firepits, entry ways,
flagstone, stone chimneys (not brick) |
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Power Washing |
using water pressurized and applied by a machine to wash
exterior surfaces |
entire buildings/structures, siding, patios, fences, gutters,
driveways, sidewalks, etc. |
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Roof Cleaning/Treatment |
using a mixture of water and chemicals pressurized and
applied by machine to clean roofs, followed by treating the roof with special coatings
(requires special insurance by the contractor) |
clean & treat wood shingle/shake roofs, clean mossy
roofs, weather treatment/waterproofing, pressure washing roofs |
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Roofing - Cedar Shake |
replacement and/or installation of cedar shake (or shingle)
roofing |
cedar shakes, cedar shingles |
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Roofing Composite |
replacement and/or installation of composite roofing (asphalt
roofing - resembles sandy, gritty texture) |
asphalt roofing, ‘comp’ roofing |
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Roofing - Metal |
replacement and/or installation of metal roofing |
"snap-lock”, galvanized metal |
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Roof Replacement |
replacement and/or installation of any combination of roofing projects, OR if the homeowner
isn’t sure what they need or want (does not include repairs) |
replace and/or install vents, homeowner doesn’t know what
type of roof they want |
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Roofing - Repair |
repair and/or replace sections of a roof, stop or prevent
roof leaks (does not include tile roofs) |
leaking skylight, flashing, weather stripping, broken
shakes, broken shingles |
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Roof - Tar/Torchdown |
involves using a blow torch to heat tar, and then applying
the heated tar to a flat roof to seal from water; includes tar & torch-down
repairs; (requires special insurance by The contractor) |
tar & torch-down a flat roof, repair a tarred roof,
commercial tar roofs, garage tar roofs |
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Roofing - Tile |
replacement and/or installation of tile roofing (includes
tile repair/replacement) |
ceramic tile, repair/replace ceramic tiles, concrete tiles,
slate |
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Roofing - Inspection |
inspection of a roof to determine quality and condition
by a certified roofing inspector (this typically involves a fee to the homeowner
and is not considered a free estimate |
inspect and give a report on the status and condition
of a roof |
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Siding - Aluminum |
replacement and/or installation of one or more sides
of a home with
aluminum siding (does not include partial sections of a side of a home--see siding
repair) |
replace or install aluminum siding on one side of home,
all sides of home, pillars
soffits, trim work, sheds, garages |
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Siding - Composite/Wood
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replacement and/or installation of one or more sides of
a home with wood or composite siding (does not include partial sections of a side
of a home--see siding repair) |
cedar lap siding, clear-cut cedar, cedar shakes, T-111,
Masonite, hardiplank (cement composite), LP (Louisiana
Pacific laminated composite), asbestos |
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Siding - Vinyl |
replacement and/or installation of one or more sides of
a home with vinyl siding (does not include partial sections of a side of a home--see
siding repair) |
replace or install vinyl siding on one side of home, all
sides of home, pillars, soffits, trim work, sheds, garages |
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Siding Replacement
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replacement and/or installation of any combination of
siding projects, OR if the homeowner isn’t sure what they need or want (does not
include repairs) |
cedar on the front of the home and vinyl on the sides,
the homeowner isn’t if they want vinyl siding or cedar siding |
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Siding - Repair |
all phases of siding repair and/or replacement of partial
sections of a home (may include only a few boards) |
re-nailing the siding/boards, caulking joints/gaps where
siding meets, replacing/repairing a section of siding, sanding sections of siding,
replacing rotting/warped boards |
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Stucco/Texture - Exterior |
applying a cement-based plaster to the exterior of a home
(another form of siding) |
stucco siding, chimneys, pillars, etc |
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Tile - Exterior |
exterior installation of ceramic or decorative tile (includes
repairs |
installation of tile around swimming pools, hot tubs,
walkways, patios, pillars, etc |
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Waterproofing |
basement - may include excavation around foundation to
seal concrete driveway/flat surface - cleaning and sealing flatwork |
waterproof and/or seal: concrete, basements, foundations,
driveways, walkways |
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Drainage |
Exterior - repair
and/or installation of exterior water drainage systems, not including gutters |
Exterior - French drains, underground drainage,
systems (underground piping) |
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Landscape/Outdoor Projects |
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Landscaping - Design |
designing and/or installing new landscapes, or modifying
an existing landscape ( may include minor excavation prep work and/or one-time maintenance
in addition to the main design/install project) |
laying sod, planting trees, planting shrubs, planting
flower beds, fine grating, cement curbing |
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Landscaping - Maintenance |
maintaining existing landscapes |
regular yard maintenance including mowing, edging, rototilling,
lawn aeration, weeding, leveling lawns, thatching, Spring and Fall clean ups, bark
dusting,tree pruning, minor chipping |
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Concrete - Stamped/Color |
installation
of decorative concrete with coloring or patterns |
colored, patterned,
or impression concrete: floors, walkways, simulated flagstone |
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Concrete - Repair |
repair of cracks in concrete, not foundation repair |
fixing cracks in concrete |
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Debris Hauling |
removal of
rubbish and debris from the yard or home and hauling away |
building a new deck, replacing an existing deck with a
new deck |
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Deck - New |
construction
of a new deck only (may include prior demolition and removal of old deck before
constructing new deck) |
building a new deck, replacing an existing deck with a
new deck |
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Deck Cleaning/Treatment |
using water
(sometimes a mixture of water and chemicals) pressurized and applied by machine
to clean decks, followed by treating the deck with special coatings |
clean and treat a deck, waterproof or water-seal a deck, clean dirt/moss/mildew off of a deck, stain
a deck, refinish a deck |
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Deck - Repair/Modification |
repairing,
modifying and/or adding on to an existing deck |
replace broken/rotted
boards, repair loose/unstable boards, modify or add minor sections to an existing
deck , such as: deck benches, deck railings, planter
boxes, footings |
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Fence |
replacement and/or installation on any type of fence |
includes chain link, vinyl, wood for perimeter fencing |
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Fences - Repair |
repair and or replacement of a section of any existing
type of fence |
replacement/repair of posts, boards, fence footings, gates,
arbor trellis,etc |
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Excavation |
either a cavity or flat surface formed into the earth
by digging, cutting, or scooping land (typically requires heavy-duty machinery--i.e.
bobcats & backhoes), also includes leveling |
excavate land in preparation for: additions, driveways,
basements, foundations; also leveling land |
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Gazebos |
replacement and/or installation of a gazebo (an outdoor
structure that is typically open-air and often has lattice, used mainly for harboring
benches/chairs in gardens and providing privacy for hot tubs |
gazebos in a: garden, yard, on a deck, around a hot tub,
etc. |
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Sheds |
construction of an exterior shed (not a garage), usually
includes siding & roofing (does not include pre-fabricated sheds--see Handyman) |
tool shed, storage sheds, firewood sheds |
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Retaining Walls |
exterior walls made typically of brick, stone, railroad
ties
or concrete used to hold landscapes in tact and provides support due to the difference
in the ground elevation |
retaining walls around gardens, lawns, yards, perimeters
of
property; supporting hills; terracing |
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Septic/Sewer |
service and/or installation and/or removal of septic and
sewer systems |
repair sewer lines, pumping septic tanks, pumping motor
homes, installing septic tanks, removing septic tanks, installing fields |
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Snow Plowing |
removal of snow from flat surfaces by plowing with
an
equipped vehicle (resembling a bulldozer) |
removal of snow from driveways, private drives, sidewalks,
roofs |
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Sprinkler - Install |
installing yard sprinkler systems including the construction
of new sprinkler systems and rearrangement of current sprinkler systems (also includes
adding new equipment) |
install a new sprinkler system, digging trenches for new
sprinkler pipes/lines, moving and rearranging current sprinkler systems (involves
digging new trenches and reconfiguration), water pumps for sprinkler systems |
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Sprinkler - Repair |
repairing and/or replacing of yard sprinkler heads, PVC
&
ABS
pipes, poly pipes, and PVC &
ABS
fittings (does not include fire sprinklers) |
fix a sprinkler leak, adjust the sprinkler water pressure,
replace a sprinkler head, replacing fittings/joints/valves, seasonal blowouts, backflow,
filters, adding timer control boxes |
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Stump Grinding |
removal and possible disposal of a tree stump and its
debris |
removing and/or: chipping a stump, mowing a stump, mulching
a stump, grinding a stump (may include removal of the stump from the ground prior
to grinding) |
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Swimming Pool - Install |
construction and installation of residential swimming
pools (includes solar panels) |
construction and installation of above and in-ground pools, including excavation, plumbing, and electrical
work (does not include cleaning and maintenance), solar panel installation |
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Swimming Pool & Hot Tub |
maintenance of swimming pools and hot tubs |
filtration, winterizing, cleaning & treatment, chemical
treatment & general maintenance |
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Tree Services |
complete tree services including trimming, topping, removing,
and rooting; requires special insurance and licensing by the contractor |
remove: tree, stump, roots, take the tree out; trim, de-limb,
major pruning; topping a tree (not just trimming, but removing the top or large
sections--may involve canopy work) |
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