1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Homeowners: I Need a Contractor, or a reasonable facsimile thereof

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by RocketMan Tex, May 8, 2003.

  1. RocketMan Tex

    RocketMan Tex Member

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 1999
    Messages:
    18,452
    Likes Received:
    119
    Attention Homeowners:

    I need someone to recommend a contractor/handyman with carpentry skills to me.

    I have a sliding glass patio door that I want to replace with a double French (oops sorry...Freedom) door setup. Carpentry work would have to be done to make it fit.

    All of the contractors I know who would do this small a job are booked up for at least the next month.

    Anybody know of someone reputable they can recommend to me?
     
    #1 RocketMan Tex, May 8, 2003
  2. Behad

    Behad Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 1999
    Messages:
    12,358
    Likes Received:
    193
    What type of "carpentry work" is needed? Enlarge the opening or make it smaller?
     
    #2 Behad, May 8, 2003
  3. codell

    codell Member

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2002
    Messages:
    19,312
    Likes Received:
    715
    Rockman:

    Email me at cstilwellada@swbell.net

    One of our best friend's is a top notch contractor. He did a fantastic (and cheap) job putting in a custom fireplace mantle and a sliding pocket door. My wife is a realtor and has several other fairly priced contractors that can do work for you.
     
    #3 codell, May 8, 2003
  4. RocketMan Tex

    RocketMan Tex Member

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 1999
    Messages:
    18,452
    Likes Received:
    119
    Probably making it smaller...just trying to make it fit right. Plus some work on the floor will have to be done...it's rotting out underneath the sliding glass door track on the bottom.
     
    #4 RocketMan Tex, May 8, 2003
  5. JuanValdez

    JuanValdez Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 1999
    Messages:
    35,082
    Likes Received:
    15,275
    I also have some contractor connections. My father is a contractor, though he is semi-retired (and currently building an addition to his house). But, he knows some folks in the business. Email me through my profile if you're interested and I'll get you a phone number or two.
     
    #5 JuanValdez, May 8, 2003
  6. Another Brother

    Another Brother Member

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2001
    Messages:
    7,314
    Likes Received:
    881
    Same thing, and my Dad just installed my french door...

    He's slow and talks a lot but gets the job done.
     
    #6 Another Brother, May 8, 2003
  7. rockHEAD

    rockHEAD Member

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 1999
    Messages:
    10,337
    Likes Received:
    123
    I have a guy that does handyman stuff, he's reasonable and a really cool guy.

    He replaced an exterior door on my house and did a really good job.

    Email me if you're interested.
     
    #7 rockHEAD, May 8, 2003
  8. Lynus302

    Lynus302 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 1999
    Messages:
    6,382
    Likes Received:
    199
    I sent you an email, RMTex. Let me know.
     
    #8 Lynus302, May 9, 2003
  9. TheHorns

    TheHorns Member

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2002
    Messages:
    1,774
    Likes Received:
    0
    Please let me know how that works out. The idiots who built this house had 2 sliding glass doors and 18 feet of windows b/c they were too cheap to go with Freedom Doors along the back wall.

    I was considering doing ours in a month or so myself, but I think I will be getting a contractor since it is all ready miserably hot.
     
    #9 TheHorns, May 9, 2003
  10. Uprising

    Uprising Member

    Joined:
    Dec 29, 2000
    Messages:
    43,089
    Likes Received:
    6,640
    lol...freedom door setup....:D
     
    #10 Uprising, May 9, 2003
  11. Lynus302

    Lynus302 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 1999
    Messages:
    6,382
    Likes Received:
    199
    As an insurance adjuster, I've dealt with all kinds of contractors, both good and bad. If anyone has any questions or needs a recommendation, shoot me an email:
    Lynus302@yahoo.com

    I know some good guys, and I also know some straight-up crooks. Let me know as I'd be glad to help.

    Disclaimer --
    FYI -- any recommendations come from me as a friend, and not as a representative of any insurance company.
     
    #11 Lynus302, May 9, 2003
  12. RocketMan Tex

    RocketMan Tex Member

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 1999
    Messages:
    18,452
    Likes Received:
    119
    Thanks Lynus and everyone else for your emails. I will be setting up appointments for several of the recommendations to come out next week for estimates. I really appreciate y'alls help and this is proof once again that the ClutchCity.Net BBS community ROCKS and is a great useful & helpful resource. Clutch...YOU ARE DA MAIGN!!!!
     
    #12 RocketMan Tex, May 9, 2003
  13. codell

    codell Member

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2002
    Messages:
    19,312
    Likes Received:
    715
    Do you just do property adjusting or do you do auto adjusting too?
     
    #13 codell, May 9, 2003
  14. Lynus302

    Lynus302 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 1999
    Messages:
    6,382
    Likes Received:
    199
    Property and casualty. Auto has its own adjusters.
     
    #14 Lynus302, May 10, 2003
  15. codell

    codell Member

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2002
    Messages:
    19,312
    Likes Received:
    715
    Major carrier or are you an independent?

    I do independent auto claims and adjusting. Plus investigations and dispute resolution (arbitration).
     
    #15 codell, May 10, 2003
  16. Lynus302

    Lynus302 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 1999
    Messages:
    6,382
    Likes Received:
    199
    I work for Crawford & Company, who has a contract with State Farm. I (along with many others) was specifically hired to handle the mold claims in the Houston area.
     
    #16 Lynus302, May 10, 2003
  17. codell

    codell Member

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2002
    Messages:
    19,312
    Likes Received:
    715
    Do you know Robert Darden?
     
    #17 codell, May 10, 2003
  18. Lynus302

    Lynus302 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 1999
    Messages:
    6,382
    Likes Received:
    199
    doesn't sound familiar.
     
    #18 Lynus302, May 10, 2003
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)

Share This Page