As I was driving home tonight from work, I got a call from Jerry Parrish at Gill Construction. He agreed to call me back. He said he would be in the neighborhood, and if I had not mailed the check, he would come by for it. I told him I did mail the check this morning.
He also asked about mounting towel racks. I was surprised that he followed up with that small detail. We set up a time for Tuesday to get that done.
I am again and again pleased with their customer service!
Showing posts with label remodelling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label remodelling. Show all posts
Monday, May 5, 2014
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Remodelling done!
The remodelling was finished on Friday. It took the plumber longer than he expected to be able to connect the lines to the sink without leakage. But finally, it was done. He gave me his number in case there was still a leak.
My bad, I did not plan for towel racks. I checked with the contractor and he said to get some and let him know so he could send someone out to install them. The worker at the house said just to call him directly.
By Friday, Sake and Haiku were basically okay with the workmen coming and going, They would slink around and check with me, but also come and go as they wanted. Taki was still not sure. She did growl in the morning at traffic, and when the workmen arrived. But, when they were not making noise, she would come out and check it out, but scamper away the minute they made some noise.
I am satisfied with the results, and glad this is over with. The contractor said if he could get by Saturday, he would, so I could pay him, otherwise, I should mail the check with the agreed upon adjusted amount.
When I contracted to have windows installed in 2007, it was a horrible experience, and it only lasted two days. I regretted using the contractors I used. This was a week long experience and it was fine. What a difference using a business that is professional and well versed in what they know to do.
My bad, I did not plan for towel racks. I checked with the contractor and he said to get some and let him know so he could send someone out to install them. The worker at the house said just to call him directly.
By Friday, Sake and Haiku were basically okay with the workmen coming and going, They would slink around and check with me, but also come and go as they wanted. Taki was still not sure. She did growl in the morning at traffic, and when the workmen arrived. But, when they were not making noise, she would come out and check it out, but scamper away the minute they made some noise.
I am satisfied with the results, and glad this is over with. The contractor said if he could get by Saturday, he would, so I could pay him, otherwise, I should mail the check with the agreed upon adjusted amount.
When I contracted to have windows installed in 2007, it was a horrible experience, and it only lasted two days. I regretted using the contractors I used. This was a week long experience and it was fine. What a difference using a business that is professional and well versed in what they know to do.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Day Four of Remodelling
Oh, remodelling has continued. Sake has just accepted the comings and goings of the remodellers. Haiku gets upset sometimes because of the intrusion or noise, and was shaking Wednesday, but was calmer today.
I have been reading a lot, and she does better sitting on me when I am reading. That reassures her. But she is still concerned, and nervous.
Taki was so upset, she hid under the sofa yesterday, and again today.
Yesterday and today, Sake and Taki sat in the living room watching the front door, waiting for the remodellers to arrive. I think Sake is interested in who is in the house. Taki would growl at any outside noise: a car going down the street, or the remodeller's truck driving into the driveway. But then, she would slink away.
The remodellers took a break midday to let the walls dry so they could sand, and run some errands. The door was off the bathroom, and I had to constantly watch Haiku and Taki to keep them out of the bathroom. They both like to be in the bathroom with me when I am in there, so it is no surprise to me that they wanted to check it out. I missed Taki at one point, and found her in the bathroom. Her scampering away let me know that she knew she should not be in there. I will make it right for her later.
The remodellers are in hopes they will finish sometime tomorrow morning. I am in hopes they finish sometime tomorrow.
They have been very good. They discovered some additional work that was not initially estimated, but I agree needed to be done. I had an additional plumbing problem they managed for me.
I have enjoyed my week off. I have done a lot of computer work, some yard work, some house work, and a lot of reading. I have run some errands, and went to work Wednesday for a couple of hours. It has been relaxing for me. I am not stressed about the torn up bathroom, or the cost or the time. I am just chilling and going with the flow.
We shall see how things resolve.
I have been reading a lot, and she does better sitting on me when I am reading. That reassures her. But she is still concerned, and nervous.
Taki was so upset, she hid under the sofa yesterday, and again today.
Yesterday and today, Sake and Taki sat in the living room watching the front door, waiting for the remodellers to arrive. I think Sake is interested in who is in the house. Taki would growl at any outside noise: a car going down the street, or the remodeller's truck driving into the driveway. But then, she would slink away.
The remodellers took a break midday to let the walls dry so they could sand, and run some errands. The door was off the bathroom, and I had to constantly watch Haiku and Taki to keep them out of the bathroom. They both like to be in the bathroom with me when I am in there, so it is no surprise to me that they wanted to check it out. I missed Taki at one point, and found her in the bathroom. Her scampering away let me know that she knew she should not be in there. I will make it right for her later.
The remodellers are in hopes they will finish sometime tomorrow morning. I am in hopes they finish sometime tomorrow.
They have been very good. They discovered some additional work that was not initially estimated, but I agree needed to be done. I had an additional plumbing problem they managed for me.
I have enjoyed my week off. I have done a lot of computer work, some yard work, some house work, and a lot of reading. I have run some errands, and went to work Wednesday for a couple of hours. It has been relaxing for me. I am not stressed about the torn up bathroom, or the cost or the time. I am just chilling and going with the flow.
We shall see how things resolve.
Monday, April 28, 2014
Remodelling and Cats
I am having a bathroom remodelled by Gil Construction http://www.gillconfamily.com/. Last week, when I called the owner to say I wanted to use their services, I told him I could not start the next day as he offered. I got coverage for work, and called him and told him that. He said he could start Monday, but was unsure about all of the timing, and asked if my being off work would cost me. I assured him I had paid leave. I thought that was a very considerate question.
The remodelling started today. I have arranged to take off from work this week to get this done. The first step was to get the players together so I knew who they were, and so they knew what they needed today. They started dissembling the bathroom, and conferring on the game plan.
The remodellers are so nice. I have 3 cats, and explained that we need to keep the doors closed as one is an escape artist. They have payed close attention to that. They have given me good information about time frames. The owner of the business noticed that my shower leaks, and said he would give me an estimate to fix that.
They leave all doors as I have them: opened or closed. They clean up after themselves with no trace of presence.
Sake kept coming out and around, wanting to be held, checking me out, checking things out but not wanting to visit with the strangers.
Haiku visited briefly, and the workers took the time to visit her, then she vacated herself.
Taki hid. She would come out to the living room, hide under the futon, raced back to computer room or the spare bedroom, then slink back out again.
With fair warning, they ran the shop vac. All three girls were in the computer room, so I closed the door.
This is a work in progress.
You will get updates as we go along.
The remodelling started today. I have arranged to take off from work this week to get this done. The first step was to get the players together so I knew who they were, and so they knew what they needed today. They started dissembling the bathroom, and conferring on the game plan.
The remodellers are so nice. I have 3 cats, and explained that we need to keep the doors closed as one is an escape artist. They have payed close attention to that. They have given me good information about time frames. The owner of the business noticed that my shower leaks, and said he would give me an estimate to fix that.
They leave all doors as I have them: opened or closed. They clean up after themselves with no trace of presence.
Sake kept coming out and around, wanting to be held, checking me out, checking things out but not wanting to visit with the strangers.
Haiku visited briefly, and the workers took the time to visit her, then she vacated herself.
Taki hid. She would come out to the living room, hide under the futon, raced back to computer room or the spare bedroom, then slink back out again.
With fair warning, they ran the shop vac. All three girls were in the computer room, so I closed the door.
This is a work in progress.
You will get updates as we go along.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Bathroom Remodelling
Well this is embarrassing but I am going to share it anyway.
The house I live in was built in the 1950's. Over the years, I have done some upgrades and remodels. I replaced some kitchen appliances in 2003. In 2005 I bought a new washing machine and clothes dryer. I have had some plumbing work done on the little bathroom: a new drain, a new trap. I have had the carpet replaced. I had the fence repaired. The sewer line and gas line have been replaced. I had siding put on the house, and have had replacement windows installed. Twice, I have had a new water heater installed.
Before I bought the house, the vanity and sink was updated in the big bathroom.
I have had a new motor installed for the heater/air conditioner. I have installed ceiling fans in the rooms that did not have them.
Both bathrooms are old, but serviceable. The shower in the small bathroom is functional.
The gas heaters in both bathrooms had to be disabled because of city codes.
Last night, I got sick and went to the bathroom to deal with it. I was leaning on the wall mounted sink in the bathroom, and it gave way. I fell on top of it and have some bruises to show for it.
As I looked at it this morning, I realized that there was no way we could replace the sink and make it look right, without redoing the bathroom. So, I called several places and have already received two bids for the remodelling of my bathroom.
I was fortunate. The sink was connected to the water sources by flexible hoses, which did not break when the sink fell.
So, for a long time, I thought I might try to buy a new house. But now I am not sure I will do that. So, I think I need to update my house. And this situation made up my mind for me.
The house I live in was built in the 1950's. Over the years, I have done some upgrades and remodels. I replaced some kitchen appliances in 2003. In 2005 I bought a new washing machine and clothes dryer. I have had some plumbing work done on the little bathroom: a new drain, a new trap. I have had the carpet replaced. I had the fence repaired. The sewer line and gas line have been replaced. I had siding put on the house, and have had replacement windows installed. Twice, I have had a new water heater installed.
Before I bought the house, the vanity and sink was updated in the big bathroom.
I have had a new motor installed for the heater/air conditioner. I have installed ceiling fans in the rooms that did not have them.
Both bathrooms are old, but serviceable. The shower in the small bathroom is functional.
The gas heaters in both bathrooms had to be disabled because of city codes.
Last night, I got sick and went to the bathroom to deal with it. I was leaning on the wall mounted sink in the bathroom, and it gave way. I fell on top of it and have some bruises to show for it.
As I looked at it this morning, I realized that there was no way we could replace the sink and make it look right, without redoing the bathroom. So, I called several places and have already received two bids for the remodelling of my bathroom.
I was fortunate. The sink was connected to the water sources by flexible hoses, which did not break when the sink fell.
So, for a long time, I thought I might try to buy a new house. But now I am not sure I will do that. So, I think I need to update my house. And this situation made up my mind for me.
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