Q. We’re having problems with our contractor and architect. They don’t agree on things, and we feel like we’re stuck in between their disagreements over . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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1/20/17
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Q. We’re having problems with the contractor and the architect now that our work has started. The contractor says the plans are incomplete and don’t show . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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4/28/16
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Q. Sometimes you sound really pessimistic about trusting builders. It has made us very concerned about doing the window replacement, re-siding and roofing we need. Should we interview more than three contractors . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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4/8/16
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Q. We did construction about five years ago and had water problems immediately. Our children’s bedrooms are cold in the winter and the ceilings have stained . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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9/17/15
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Q. I hope you can give me advice about choosing a contractor. My neighbor had work done, and the contractors promised to be on a schedule — even promised to work every day except Sundays. Right from the start that didn’t happen . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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8/5/15
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Since the Nassau Ave. home was seriously damaged by an electrical fire while National Grid contractors were installing new high pressure gas service, several Malverne residents have spoken to the Herald about several potentially dangerous situations they’ve experienced during the installation of a new gas main or the utility’s automatic meter readers throughout the village.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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7/29/15
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Q. I’m trying to understand why I didn’t pass my inspection for my deck and front steps with no railings, and also my stairs and moving a wall near my front door.
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5/14/15
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A Hurricane Sandy Storm Recovery Resource Fair will be held at Kennedy High School in Bellmore on Tuesday, May 26, from 5 to 9 p.m.
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5/13/15
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Q. We consider ourselves smart consumers and really check out everything before making a final decision, but faced with construction, we’re trying to understand what things should be our responsibility and which should be provided by our contractor . . .
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11/6/14
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Q. My architect’s engineer rejected my new foundation and wants testing done to check the (hand-mix) cement, which will hold work up for a month. I want to trust the engineer’s suspicion . . .
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10/2/14
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