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Podocarpus, LLC

Serving Irvington, NJ License: 13VH04514600

We are Committed to helping our customers achieve their dreams Podocarpus LLC is family-owned with over 15 years of industry experience and operated in Belleville, NJ. Other companies may offer similar services, but our services are the best, and come with a personal touch, and we are proud that we'...

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Replace entire roof I found the contractor willing to do the work

Serving Irvington, NJ License: 13VH04199400

Check out our company at http://www.allstatehomeimprovementinc.com . Having been in the roofing business for many years. We have gained a great deal of experience. We offer great prices and the best work available in your area. Roofing is our specialty but we also do work on gutter, siding, chimneys and ...

Serving Irvington, NJ License: NE13VH07328000

Welcome to Power Dream House Remodeling LLC! With over 25 years experience, Power Dream House Remodeling LLC provides exceptional home improvement services to New Jersey homeowners. We work hard to be different and better. Our prices are clear, solid and straightforward. We will gladly help you with...

Serving Irvington, NJ License: 13vh03117900

King Remodeling has more than 60 years experience with exterior home imprvoement. We are family owned and operated, licensed, insured and maintain an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Our roofing crews are roof specialists with extensive training and experience installing shingle roofing.

Serving Irvington, NJ License: 13VH07619500

A-1 Action Construction, Inc. offers a wide range of roofing services, include chimney repairs, roofing, masonry, flat roofs, with guttering and repairs undertaken. We offer a great variety of roofing services for domestic customers and commercial businesses across the region. Our team of expert roo...

At Proven Roofing, it is our commitment to customer satisfaction, smooth and stress-free installations and the follow-through to service projects after install that sets us apart from our competitors....

Murra Construction LLC. 20 years in business, start License in 1998 NJ License # 13VH03995100 Insured Local - Experienced - Reliable NJ Licensed & Fully Insured Company Owner on Every Job New Constr...

Roof King USA LLC provides top quality roofing services to home and business owners who appreciate and expect excellent workmanship and unwavering integrity. A successful contractor relationship is a...

THE CARPENTER'S TOUCH is dedicated to provide you with professional home repair and general construction of the highest quality at truly competitive prices. We are licensed and insured by the state of...

All Professional Remodeling Group, LLC promises hard work, ambition, safety and honesty in an effort to maintain a superior presence in New Jersey for complete home remodeling, gutter maintenance, sid...

All State Roofing and Siding is family owned and operated serving the entire state of New Jersey for 40 years. We provide emergency service (within 24 hours) and we never use sub-contractors. We guara...

PR Remodeling Group has specialized in every aspect of construction for over twenty-five years. Whether you are considering building an Addition to your home or updating the Siding, Roofing, or W...

A1 Everlast Construction is a top contractor in New Jersey for Roofing, Gutters, Chimney, and Masonry services for many years. We are a fully licensced and insured Roofing company to meet all your ne...

As experts in residential and commercial roofing and siding, J.N.B. Contracting, LLC, will exceed your expectations. We offer quality workmanship, responsiveness, and competitive pricing. We look forw...

Got To Remodel has been in business since 1996. If you are considering remodeling your kitchen or bathroom, we can help. We've built our reputation by building innovative, custom-designed products...

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When you have a roofing problem in your Irvington home or business, choose a roofer located in Irvington, NJ. By reading reviews posted by your neighbors, you can hire the Irvington New Jersey roofer you want, and be assured of their professionalism.

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Replacement windows are one of the best investments you can make in your home. By replacing your home windows you can save monthly on your heating and cooling costs, and add curb appeal with an improved visual appearance. When it comes to replacement windows, you have a big task ahead of you. We have constructed our library to be used as a resource for homeowners with home replacement windows projects. Some of what you will find in our library are:

Replacement windows have evolved greatly over the years. Wood is still the standard, but vinyl replacement windows and fiberglass are becoming more common. We've listed some of the most popular materials for replacement windows:

Replacement windows made by companies such as Andersen Windows, Jeld-Wen (Jen-Weld) Windows, Pella Windows, and Milgard Windows are very similar. We have constructed a list of the most popular styles of replacement windows and their descriptions. Here are the most common styles of replacement windows:

Replacement windows are a great investment. You'll want to make sure you are choosing the right replacement windows for your home and your budget. We offer Free Replacement Window Quotes from local contractors.

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An efficient heating system is the key to creating comfortable living space. In our particularly cold Cleveland climate, it is of great importance to make sure your system is working properly and running efficiently. Nothing is more important to the Stack Family than ensuring your warmth and safety during Clevelands cold, long winters.

Stack Heating and Cooling is able to design and install the most efficient system for your home. Were also available to evaluate your current system, provide scheduled maintenance and service calls, too. Sign up for Stacks Comfort Club Maintenance Programand make sure your system is running properly, clean, and safe throughout the season.

No other single system in your home plays a larger role in your comfort or how much your utility bills will be than your heating system. We specialize in cost-effective high-efficiency heating solutions, including natural gas and electric furnaces, boilers and heat pumps.

When it comes to boilers, it is our opinion that nobody does it better that Stack Heating and Cooling. Our expertise in Steam and Boilers sets us apart from all other heating and cooling contractors in the Cleveland area, as we are the most trusted boiler authority in the area, and our reputation speaks for itself.

We can help you obtain comfortable air temperatures, no matter what the weather outside or the construction of your home. Stack Heating and Cooling is proud to install quality air conditioning systems that can provide that much-needed relief from the hot and humid summer weather we experience in our area.

Even if your home is heated without duct work, you too can experience the comfort of an air conditioned home, with our ductless and mini-duct air conditioning systems. Stack Heating and Cooling is able to design and install the most efficient system for your home or office. Were also available to evaluate your current system, provide scheduled maintenanceand service calls, too.

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This page provides technical information on carpet recycling. Given that carpet pad is typically used with broadloom carpets, some information is also provided on carpet pad recycling. By reusing or recycling your used carpet pads and carpets you may reduce overall disposal costs, save landfill space, and help achieve the diversion goals of your city or county.

For information on AB 2398, the carpet stewardship law and the California Carpet Stewardship Plan, visit the Carpet EPR Program Overview webpage.

Synthetic fibers make up more than 99 percent of the fiber used by the United States carpet industry. Each fiber has strengths and weaknesses that must be recognized and should influence how it is to be used and constructed. The following fibers, in order of importance, are used in the production of carpets:

Contamination is the primary reason why recyclable scrap carpet does not get recycled. Some contamination comes from careless handling of carpet during its removal, when other demolition debris ends up in the load. Carpet tack strips and nails are common and serious contamination problems because a piece of metal will tear up recycling equipment. A magnet might help, but not for bits of stainless steel or aluminum.

Other contaminants that are not easily removed and can make carpet unrecyclable include paint and drywall mud. Carpet must not be contaminated with body fluids, chemical or pharmaceutical contaminants, and asbestos.

Excessive moisture also impedes carpet recycling. It makes carpet heavier and interferes with fiber-testing devices and other machinery not to mention the potential for moist carpet to contain mold or mildew. Collectors must protect old carpet and pads from rain and snow by using closed containers and overhangs.

Carpet rolled, with fiber side out, cut in 6 foot widths, is ideal for processing.

The following websites have more information on carpet collection:

Recyclers use near-infrared spectroscopic analyzers (aka laser gun) to determine the carpet fiber type because each requires a different processing technique. These analyzers are expensive and are therefore mainly used by carpet processors. The following websites have further information on fiber analyzers:

Habitat for Humanity, which accepts like-new construction materials for affordable housing, is one organization that may find use for good reusable carpet, although it may require a minimum carpet quantity of about 800 square feet. Habitat for Humanity is listed in your local phone directory.

CalRecycle's California Materials Exchange (CalMAX) portal helps businesses find markets for materials traditionally discarded, including carpet and pad.

When it comes to recycling, not all carpets are created equal. Some are much more readily reused or recycled than others. In particular, carpets made from nylon are highly valued by recyclers. However, as nylon carpets sales decrease are supplanted with polyester or other less valuable materials, it makes the economics of carpet recycling more challenging.

Carpet cushion (carpet padding) is the foundation for every residential carpet installation. The following are different types of carpet cushion:

You can send your rebond carpet pad to foam recyclers in your area. Recyclers may pay for used rebond foam pad. A number of these pad recyclers are also listed in CalRecycle's list of carpet and pad recyclers. Check your local directory for listings of other pad recyclers (check under "Recycling Centers").

Below are requirements and best management practice guidelines to assist those handling or storing carpet:

Used carpets may be recycled to make new carpet or as a component to produce other products such as auto parts, carpet pad, plastic lumber and parking stops.

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If ever your house or place of business hasdamages caused by water leaks, fire, flood water, mold, sewage backups, broken pipes, slab leaks, toilet, bathtub, or washing-machine overflows, you should have access to an emergency-service restoration company that can take immediate action.

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Sometimes its not clear if theres a problem with molds. You cant always see it so ask yourself these questions Is there a musty odor? Are there visible signs of water damage? Has the building ever had a slab leak, a roof leak, or plumbing leaks? If the answer is yes to one or more of these questions, you may have mold and should contact a mold inspection and testing specialist. Its a good idea to have your home inspected for moisture, mold, and damages caused by water intrusion. Finding excess moisture and preventing a mold problem before it startsis vital. Gregory Restoration can clean, dry,and repair the damage and prevent mold from spreading which will save you money. Call us for a free estimate for water damage cleanup costs.

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Calling Gregory Restoration during your home damage restoration will be reassuring. We offer immediate response during your unexpected emergency. We have more than twenty years of expertise in water damage restoration in Orange County, California. You can rest assured that the water damage will be taken care of quickly, and effectively. At Gregory Restoration, we take great pride in a job well done. We leave each and every customer 100% satisfied with our home restoration services along with total assurance that your house is clean, dry, and completely restored.

Once you call Gregory Restoration we will arrive on time, with state-of-the-art equipment for detecting as well as extracting all the water damage. We will provide you with a free water damage repair costsand estimate. Utilizing our infra-red moisture detection, identifying the dampness thats causing the problem, will be fast. Gregory Restoration provides those they serve with the most competitive prices without compromising the most professional and skilled quality of work available.

Gregory Restoration exclusively hires the most experienced restoration experts. You can be sure that our qualified staff members will take care of the water damage in your home carefully, and professionally. Your property will be in good hands with Gregory Restoration completing the water damage repairs and restoration.

If water damage is not dealt with quickly, it can cause a far bigger problem of mold or mildew damage. Its very important to dry any water damage right away in order to prevent mold from growing. Black mold can be harmful to your health. Mold flourishes in dark, damp places. Leaving water damage unattained will cause mold to grow. Gregory Restoration will pay special attention to any indications of mold while inspecting your building for water damage.

Mold Remediation: Should water damage be left to dry-out on its own, mold contamination will become a whole new problem at your property. Black mold will grow in dark places with high levels of moisture or water damage. Black mold is harmful to your health, and especially those who have respiratory or autoimmune system difficulties. Mold damage needs to be contained and should be removed before it can spread to other parts of your home.

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Carpet Cleaning: Gregory Restoration provides carpet and upholstery cleaning. Trying to keep your house neat is a worth-while expense. We work with the very best truck-mounted steam cleaning machines to correctly, and thoroughly clean your carpets and furniture.

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Gregory Restoration has built a reliable trustworthiness with its customers in over twenty years of service. We guarantee a fast response to your property. We stay in constant contact with you until the work is carried out. Gregory Restoration is the authority for all of your water damage and mold restoration needs. From the initial water damage to the finished restoration, you will not even see that we were in your home. Gregory Restoration makes sure that your property will appear its greatest before we leave the job-site. Some mold remediation companies burden you with their clutter to clean up after their work is finished, not Gregory Restoration.

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Gregory Restorationis a full-service mold and water damage and restoration company in Orange County, California since 1993. We are licensed, bonded, and insured. Our team is ready 24/7 to handle any size water damage repair, fire damage,mold remediation, abatement, or professional environmental mold services cleanup at your home or office. Using our state-of-the-art drying and restoration equipment, we are able to clean and restore your property back to its pre-damaged condition. We have thermal imaging infra red cameras that can accurately measure the moisture in the walls, ceilings, and floors. Our professional moisture meters will monitor and check the relative humidity, and environmental temperature; which ensures optimal drying services for your property. Every job we perform is different. Because of this, we provide a custom made solution thats unique to the type of water damage or mold damage you are facing. We offer emergencyresponse andspecial restoration servicesbased on the type of water damage, firedamage, or mold remediation problem that hascaused the damage. Gregory Restoration offers complete drying, remediation and restoration services.Call us and let us help you in your time of need. We are friendly, courteous, dependable, and professional. We will do an excellent job restoring your property, and will leave it looking even better than how we found it when we started the work. We guarantee our professional workmanship and your satisfaction.

Most of the type of work we do is covered by your homeowners insurance policy. Gregory Restoration has worked with all the major insurance companies here in South Orange County, CA. Gregory Restoration will accept the price and scope of work determined by your insurance company. Provided that your claim is covered, your total out of pocket cost is only the amount of your insurance deductible. Special offer to homeowners only: We will pay up to $500 of your insurance deductible when you use our company for your entire water damage restoration project. Contact us today for details 949-366-1930

We provide our water damage restoration and mold remediation services to the following cities in Orange County Ca:

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The integrity of this company, management & employees was what most impressed me. The restoration & mold cleanup along with construction required was first rate. I felt safe enough to allow them alone in my home. Without reservation I recommend Gregory Restoration to help you through these terrible ordeals we home orders are burdened with from time to time.

Dec 1, 2013

Great Water Restoration Job

Fast expert mold remediation service. Left premises professionally restored. Chronicled water damage restoration process with photos and a remedy for prevention of future damage.

Nov 17, 2013

Excellence Mold Removal job!

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Jun 21, 2013

Happy Homeowner

Gregory restoration was great to work with when we had a water leak & mold damage in our kitchen! Very dependable & reliable! I would highly recommend them!!

Jun 13, 2013

Highly Recommend

Recently moved into a new home and discovered black mold. These guys do a real nice cleanup job. Very professional, courteous and on time (which i really appreciate). I will recommend your mold removal services thank you!

May 26, 2013

A Terrific Mold Cleanup Job!

Thank you so much for your excellent work. My bathroom looks great! I will happily refer your company and use your services again. Bonnie

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Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, PC - Architects Provides full architecture, master planning, space planning, programming, building analysis and interior design services for clients in both the public and private sectors. Perkins Eastman - Architects Design firm offering solutions in architecture, programming, planning and interior design. Ennead - Architects Offers a full range of architectural services for residential, commercial and institutional clients. Robert A. M. Stern - Architects Design firm of architects, landscape architects, interior designers and supporting staff. Firm specializes in housing, commercial and institutional projects. Mancini-Duffy - Architects Offers a complete range of design services, from initial pre-lease site evaluation and preliminary layouts through to project move-in. NBBJ - Architects Global architecture firm with projects throughout North America, the Far East, Europe, and South America. Perkins & Will - Architects Full-service architecture and interior design firm offering design solutions to corporate and institutional clients. The Phillips Group - Architects Planning and design firm specializes in corporate interiors, retail stores, broadcast studios and healthcare facilities. Studios Architecture - Architects International firm with offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington DC, New York, Paris and London that provides strategic programming, masterplanning. Gwathmey Siegel & Associates - Architects New York-based architecture firm offering master planning, architectural, interior and product design services. Pfeiffer Associates - Architects Design firm of architects, interior designers and planners with offices in downtown Los Angeles and New York City. Specializes in cultural and educational projects for both public and private clients. Rafael Vinoly - Architects Architecture firm with offices in New York, Tokyo and Buenos Aires. RMJM - Architects International design firm providing architecture, interior design, planning, historic preservation, landscape architecture, and graphic design services. Urbahn Associates, Inc. - Architects Designs facilities for space exploration, high-tech laboratories, major hospitals, historic preservation, transportation facilities and educational institutions. Wank Adams Slavin Associates - Architects New York partnership of architects, engineers, interior designers and preservationists with a nationwide practice, serving the public and private sectors. HLW International - Architects Provides comprehensive architecture, engineering, interior design, planning and consulting services for projects throughout the world. Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. - Architects Architecture design firm offering design and analysis for the built environment. Michael Graves & Associates - Architects Architectural design firm practicing architecture, master planning, interior design, and product design worldwide. Pei Cobb Freed & Partners - Architects Provides a full range of architectural services, from initial concept to project completion. Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP - Architects Architectural design firm practicing architecture, master planning, interior design, and product design worldwide. Buckhurst Fish & Jacquemart - Architects Consulting firm offering professional expertise in planning and zoning, urban design, environmental assessments, real estate analysis, market studies, and transportation planning. Michael Callan - Architects Creates landscape design solutions for residential clients in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Empire teamed with national franchisee, Spin The Planet Enterprises, for design and build-out of the new Jimmy John's location at 1371 Mount Hope Avenue, Building #6, in the City of Rochester. Read More

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If you are in need of extra space you might consider a second floor addition to your house. Often going up makes better sense than expanding out. A second floor addition in built by Unique Builders & Development will provide more square footage; boosting your homes livability and greatly increase its potential value.

The decision of whether to add to the back of your home or to add a second floor has a number of considerations:

Unique Builders & Development will build the room of your dreams. Our in-house team of professionals will be intricately involved from planning stages through completion of your second floor addition; keeping your costs down. Outsourcing projects is why many builders have a higher price tag and no substantial guarantee of their work.

The project manager will directly report to you and keep you updated during the entire process. Only the best materials and brands will be integrated into your home, giving you a lifetime quality guarantee. By hiring the best, you have a guarantee that your new game room, home theater, bathroom or even a bigger master suite is everything you imagined and more!

Whether its a game room, a sun room addition, a second floor addition, a room above the garage, or a garage conversion we use a delicate balance of form and function to create the room addition of your dreams.

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DEAR TIM: My current 1,100 square foot single story three bedroom one bath home is not large enough for my growing family. To get a somewhat larger new home that barely meets our needs costs $100,000 more than what I can sell my existing home. It seems as if I need to stay put and add space here. My lot is small so a second story seems the only way to go. How hard is it to add a second story to a home? What do I need to think about? Maria E., Sacramento, CA

DEAR MARIA: It is not too hard to add a second story to a home. You have quite a bit to think about to put it bluntly. In fact, there are so many things to consider, I almost do not know where to start. Fortunately, you have already done part of the mathematical analysis that has illustrated a point many people overlook. You can almost always buy square footage in an existing or used home for far less than new home square footage. A new home in a great location on a nice lot can be very pricey. Older existing homes in great neighborhoods often can be fantastic bargains when you simply compare them to a new home on a finished living space basis.

Adding square footage to your home by going up instead of out presents many challenges. Photo credit: Tim Carter

The first thing you need to do in my opinion is to visit your local government zoning office. They should be able to tell you if you are permitted to add a second story. Ask them about total structure height. Many building and zoning codes only allow the top of the structure to be so many feet above the grade level. You may have to visit your local recorder's office at the same time to see if any subdivision restrictions were recorded with your property deed or plat. As crazy as it sounds, maybe the developer of your land included restrictions that simply do not allow second story additions.

If you determine you can add a second story, it is time to talk with two remodeling contractors who have done this type of work. Interview a few and ask them to provide addresses of several homes where they have added a second story. Ask them what they feel the current cost per square foot is to add the necessary room to your home. Be sure to ask what the extra cost might be to add a full bathroom. Remember, these are just guesstimate numbers and you should be prepared to pay as much as 20 percent more as the plans are developed and challenges are addressed.

Using these very rough preliminary numbers, see if you can afford to add the amount of space you need. For example, if you feel you need 800 more square feet of space and the remodelers tell you it is going to cost $145.00 per square foot, plus $8,000.00 more for the full bath, you are looking at a possible cost of $124,000.00 plus the 20 percent contingency. Can you borrow $148,800 comfortably? Visit your local banker or mortgage company and ask them to help you with a quick refinancing analysis.

If you qualify for a new loan, you should now start thinking about the actual project. Here is a partial list of the things I see as issues:

How would you like me to build your new home? It's probably impossible for me to fit your job into my schedule, but I will gladly share hundreds of my tricks and building secrets with you and your builder. Check out my New House Specifications.

If you are lucky and the remodelers you speak with are experienced, they may add several more things to my abbreviated list. Furthermore, as you begin to proceed with plans, it would be very wise to speak with two or three homeowners who went through the process. Ask them about how they dealt with the disruption. Ask them what they would do differently if they could rewind the tape and play the experience over once more. You just might be surprised with their input.

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