contractors

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“Dear PoPville,

I live in a 800sq. ft 1-bedroom condo in Kalorama and am in need of a bathroom refresh. It’s a small space and I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for design/contracting firms? I’ve gotten a few really high quotes for the space and hoping that ya’ll have some good contacts.”

photo by Pablo Raw

“Dear PoPville,

Has anyone any recommendations for someone who does runner rugs for stairs? I am constantly slipping down my stairs and definitely need something to increase grip. Looking for a company that is reasonably priced and has a good and wide selection of rug options. Thank you!”

“Dear PoPville,

I have two windows with cracked glass. I was wondering if the community had recommendations on a glass repair company.”

photo by Tim Brown

“Dear PoPville,

This latest heat wave makes me realize I must cover my southern-facing alley parking pad with a 2 car carport. Can we ask the community to see who has done something similar? Anything creative to provide shade for cars? Any good contractors to work with or anyone to stay away from? Any advice on how to navigate the city permitting process?“

photo by Victoria Pickering

“Dear PoPville,

I’m looking to get my house’s patio roof replaced and potentially turned into a balcony. The quotes I’ve gotten thus far have ranged WILDLY, and I’m wondering if anyone has a contractor or company they loved working with.”

photo by Caroline Angelo

“Dear PoPville,

Spring is the season for home improvement! Looking for the best in the area for woodworking/trim repair and an electrician. Would love to crowd source the best of who the community has has used!”

“Dear PoPville,

The post the other day about home solar energy solutions got me wondering if anyone could recommend a clean energy solution for those of us who live in condo buildings and can’t add solar panels to our roof. (more…)

photo by Sandra Sitar

“Dear PoPville,

I’m saving to replace the heat pump in a small 1BR condo in Glover Park. Trying to get it replaced before it dies so that I’m not scrambling.

The contractor will need a crane to get it onto the roof of a 3 story building.

Has anyone replaced their heat pump recently under similar circumstances? (more…)

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“Dear PoPville,

We are looking to finally pull the trigger on getting a roof deck installed on our row house. But, the people who we thought we were gonna use are no longer doing business in DC. Does anyone out there have experience and can recommend roof deck installers who work in DC, are licensed, will take care of the permits and do good work? (more…)