When it comes to making a bathroom accessible for the handicapped, you have to start with the door opening. Typically, the door needs to be 36” wide and we have less than 28”.
No matter what gets scheduled on the inside, this doorway needs to be opened up so she can get in the room.
Wanna see what we plan on doing inside this barrier-free wheelchair accessible bathroom?
There are plenty of rules, codes, and guidelines for a general contractor to make a home wheelchair accessible. I was asked to look at a home today for an emergency alteration to a home that was going to be getting a young woman in a wheelchair. There is not time to do all the changes right away, we will be concentrating our efforts in the bathroom. On the list of things that must be done right away in the bathroom looks like this:
Barrier-Free Shower – We need to get … (26 comments)
Some pieces of siding are clearly more difficult to replace then other pieces. It is the contractor's responsibility to replace all the pieces, even if it is more of a challenge. There are plenty of examples of this out there. Some buildings have multiple penetrations through it, or the siding is up very high off the ground, or requires some challenging cuts to fit. All of these are possible for a qualified contractor in your area. Avoiding these pieces is not recommended because things will only … (6 comments)
As a General Contractor in Sacramento, I get to see trends come and go over time. When it comes to the field of construction and building materials there is always trends that change how things appear and how they work. I’m sure we can remember when the single handle faucet first came out. What a cool idea! It looked sleek and the parts were fewer. No longer did we need a two handle system. What about use of the new fluorescent bulbs that are energy efficient? I … (15 comments)
You may not know what a bollard is by name, but you have surely seen them around town. In Sacramento, we can see many different types and styles installed for a variety of reason. They do serve many purposes, you may have a need for one yourself. A bollard originated as a post on a ship for mooring. We see it today as a post to block autos from passing into an area, we see them as a protective obstruction to light posts and electronic equipment or to protect areas in a … (18 comments)
Even the Simplest of Kitchens Can Be Exciting When Near Completion
You know the feeling. A major kitchen project that you have be thinking about forever, and actively doing for several weeks is getting closer to being completed. The end is near. You probably have put up with a bunch of noise, dust, and inconvenience but the end of the kitchen project in near. You can start to see the final product, and the contractor is again your friend. Those last few items will complete the remodel and you are so jazzed to have decided … (6 comments)
How great would it be to have a qualified general contractor remove everything in your kitchen and you get to decide how it was put back. You can pick the layout to best serve you. You can choose the flooring, tile, and counters that you can afford and have always wanted. Maybe you have already picked out exactly what you want, or need to get some feedback from others.
Wouldn't it be great to start off that kitchen remodel with a clean slate?
Constructing a retaining wall will help in holding back soil from areas around buildings. Without these walls, the soil can erode and push up against the building and wood rot damage to the building over time. Of course the slope would also encourage the flow of water toward the building which can cause it's own problems. If you are constructing or replacing a retaining wall it is important to hire someone who can do the job correctly. A general contractor with experience in building retaining … (12 comments)
Repairing stucco walls in the Sacramento area can vary in sevariety and difficulty. Obviously it will depend on the extent of the damages caused by the accident, but there is something else to consider. How was the original construction done? Not all stucco is done in the same fashion. We can see in the photo how this column was built. Not shown is the steel post that supports the carport in the picture. There is a concrete base that is raised above the parking lot surface. On top of this base is … (4 comments)
A good general contractor is one who has a lot of experience in many areas of home improvement and repairs in Sacramento. You want to have someone working on your home who has been through it before, he has seen the problems that you are experiencing and knows how to fix the problem quickly and efficiently.
In many ways, the general contractor will have to be a investigator. The problem is not always simple. You may have a guess as to the source of the problem, … (6 comments)
Lap Siding Repair in the Valley Hi Area of South Sacramento, CA
Are you looking for lap siding repairs at your home or business in the Valley Hi area of South Sacramento? Tromler Construction specializes in Dry Rot Repair and Water Damage restoration in the Sacramento Area. If you are in need to get the cost for repair on your home or business, Tom Arstingstall is a general contractor who can help. With over 25 years of experience in all areas of construction repair, he knows what to look for and how to repair the damages.
Tromler Construction specializes in Dry Rot Repair and Water Damage restoration in the Sacramento Area. If you are in need to get the cost for repair on your home or business, Tom Arstingstall is a dry rot contractor who can help. With over 25 years of experience in all areas of construction repair, he knows what to look for and how to repair the damages.
There will be a crew of workman in the Carmichael area of Sacramento this week if you are considering having some repairs done. Need an estimate? … (0 comments)
As an apartment repair contractor in the Sacramento Area, I have been asked to make some Reasonable Modifications to the apartment building in Cameron Park. A Reasonable Modification can come in many forms; it is a change to the residents unit, walkway, or even the access to help accommodate them.
The accommodation may be needed for the elderly, handicapped, or special needs. It often means that the resident can change the apartment, at their own cost and approval of management or owners. The agreement may also … (25 comments)
This week Tromler Construction will be replacing a tub shower that has cracked. Tom's crew will be working for a few days in replacing a tub/shower unit. You may have the same sort of repair needs and interested in getting an estimate for repairs. This would be a good time to get a quick estimate, they are already in town.
Of course if you have any other needs and are in the market for a general contractor give Tromler Construction a call at 916-765-5366. Whether it's … (10 comments)
There is plenty of dry rot repairs being done in the the Sacramento, Campus Commons area. Siding, trim, and fencing is being torn off and replaced at an accelerated rate as if there were some sort of deadline. Well, there is a sort of deadline – the painters are coming!
Apparently, every 7 years the homeowners association schedule a full exterior painting of the condos and townhomes in this area. The homeowners realize that the best time to repair rotted wood siding and trim is right before the … (22 comments)
I got a call to check out a broken drain line while repairing a drain in another apartment unit. There seems to be a rush of these cracked ABS drain pipes in this Cameron Park Community. I'm not sure why they are happen at the same time, probably just a coincidence.
In any event, as a general contractor in the Cameron Park area I look forward to more of these sorts of plumbing repairs still to come.
I need to prepare an estimate to rebuild a second story deck in Roseville tonight. The deck has quite a bit of dry rot and is not worth salvaging any of the wood from the existing deck. I did notice something strange about this deck.
It is my guess that this deck was not done with a building permit issued. There were a few things that made me believe that to be true, but one thing really stood out – It has no posts.
Who builds a second story deck with … (26 comments)
I look at a bunch of homes in the Sacramento area that have dry rot repair needs. Many times I get calls from homeowners and agents that want an estimate to repair the Section I items to have a clear pest report. This is not uncommon, sometimes it's good to get a second look at what needs to be done.
As a general contractor in Sacramento, I have had the opportunity to see water damage problems at many different levels. … (8 comments)
As a general contractor in Sacramento, I get the opportunity to see a lot of water and dry rot damages in the Sacramento region. I have seen rotted wood in various stages of severity. Water damage in the early stage may be very common, but the badly damaged wood is usually what I get called to repair.
Quite often the area of leaking has been patched by someone in the past. Some are good patches and some are just downright silly. The patch can … (12 comments)
The only way to fix that sinking floor is to get dirty.
My friends like to tease me about how I never get dirty while at work. Maybe it’s just that I deal with decision makers regularly and I feel the need to look presentable at any time. Today was not one of those days however.
I recently posted about a sinking floor in an apartment community in Rancho Cordova. There was no getting around it, I needed to get under the building and get dirty. I spent a good chunk of the day setting piers … (26 comments)
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