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Q: There
are water marks in the ceiling of our family room, which is directly
under a bathroom. Which type of handyman should I call to work the
problem-a plumber or a carpenter?
A: You need to find some general contractors who remodel bathrooms.
They are licensed to complete or coordinate projects including three
or more trades, including plumbing, flooring, carpentry, painting,
drywall, etc.
Although you technically need a repair, it is the same process as
a remodel to replace building materials. A contractor will have to
figure out what is leaking in the bathroom (sink, tub, shower or toilet),
possibly tear out some drywall, flooring and/or wood to repair the
plumbing, then put everything back together and repair or at least
repaint the ceiling downstairs.
When having water damage repaired, it may be difficult for contractors
to give you firm bids without being able to see the full extent of
the damage. You may need to hire one contractor to tear up the area
and give you a bid to make the repairs, then have a couple more come
in to give you their bids. Or else the contractors may give you their
"best guess" bids and quote you an hourly rate plus materials
in case they find more damage than they anticipate. Both approaches
are commonly accepted practices.
To locate some reputable contractors, please visit our site at: http://www.servicemagic.com,
click on "Remodels" and submit a service request for "Remodel
a Bathroom." Explain in the additional details box that you need
some water damage repaired in a second story bathroom and the ceiling
below so we can match you with the ideal service professional in your
area.
You may also call our customer service department at: (800)474-1596
to request referrals.
Good luck!
Kathy Maynard |
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