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DIY & Home Improvement

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13. My contractor quoted me a certain amount, then went up $2K when repairs on the roof had to be

Mon Jul 13, 2020, 07:35 PM

Jul 2020

done. I wasn't happy about that increase and haggled him down to 1K. I think we both walked away happy.

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If you can wait do so Sherman A1 Jul 2020 #1

I got two very different responses from the places I called Siwsan Jul 2020 #4

A good hail storm usually justifies an inspection by an insurance adjuster. Under The Radar Jul 2020 #2

Maybe something to consider is a home warranty? DonaldsRump Jul 2020 #3

Hmm. Something to look into Siwsan Jul 2020 #6

I'm already leaning towards the place I've used before Siwsan Jul 2020 #8

Have you looked into a foam roof ? kimbutgar Jul 2020 #9

Not that I need one now, but I am intrieged. I've never heard of a foam roof. Ferrets are Cool Jul 2020 #12

What ever you do don't call safeinOhio Jul 2020 #10

I didn't call them, but thanks for the tip!!! Siwsan Jul 2020 #11

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