justin0469 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 So Dec 4 I will be closing on a house. It needs alot of cosmetic work (paint, flooring, cleaning) and some minor repairs (drywall, plumbing and some exterior wood trim repair/treatment). It was a foreclosure. Can anyone recommend anyone that can do some of this work that is reliable and trustworthy in the Columbus (Reynoldsburg/Pickerington)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Congrats on the new house. It will be the biggest pain in the ass in your life, unless you are married. Send a PM to cmoosego. He will hook you up. I know a good flooring guy, a good drywall guy and an excellent exterior guy, all in Canal Winchester. PM me if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchmuckGirl Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Congrats!! Pics or links? I am house shopping right now and its a heart wrenching chore. And also oddly fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremygsxr Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Are you going to be living there while it's being fixed up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessPratt Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 So Dec 4 I will be closing on a house. It needs alot of cosmetic work (paint, flooring, cleaning) and some minor repairs (drywall, plumbing and some exterior wood trim repair/treatment). It was a foreclosure. Can anyone recommend anyone that can do some of this work that is reliable and trustworthy in the Columbus (Reynoldsburg/Pickerington)?I just had someone fix my chimney that broke in half during a storm last week. he converted it into a direct vent. Took half the time and half the price from all the other estimates I had. He was wonderful and honest. I would use him again in a heartbeat. And for any of you who knows me personally....you all know how hard it is to please me! Jeff Waters 740-404-2354. He lives in Newark but I live in Reynoldsburg/Pataskala. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Yeah talk to cmoosego, hes a good dude and knows his stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessPratt Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 And FYI...chris (cmoosego) is friends with him also. He can vouch for him. I honestly don't think I would use anyone else other than Jeff anymore for future upgrades to my home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Ever consider tackling the job yourself? I had the opportunity to do a lot of that work on my parents rental house and learned a ton.You'll save in labor, but you'll probably lose time (since it'll take you longer than a pro) and it might possibly cost you more in materials (if you f-up and have to redo things), but most of the stuff you mentioned, paint, plumbing, drywall, flooring, cleaning - can all be done by you if you're willing to put in the elbow grease. And if you're doing the work, the only person you can blame if you aren't satisfied is yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin0469 Posted November 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 No, I won't be living there while I'm working on it. Don't plan to move into it until April. Yeah, I'm not married.I do have pics, I'll try to upload them in the next few days. It's kinda gross, the people that lived there obviously didn't ever clean and junked it up pretty good.But, all in all, its a good deal. 3 car attached garage, over 2300 sq ft, finished basement, 4 bedroom 2.5 bath, nice neighborhood - $129,900 (appraised at $180k) w/ $5k in escrow towards fixing stuff and the rest of the repairs/fixups with be on my own.Monday I'll have accurate sq footage of flooring materials needed. Plumbing and drywall/texturing someone would have to come look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 That does sound like a pretty sweet deal - I don't know the area, but if it's nicer, even better.What year was the place built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin0469 Posted November 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 I'm definately going to do alot of work myself. Cleaning, ripping up current flooring, light fixtures, caulking/sealing, cutting out drywall for repairs are amoung the things I plan on doing myself. Some of it, I'd rather other people do so it's done right.Built in 1991. Roof has maybe 5 years left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Understandable.... 1991, that is a pretty good deal. Congrats.Sucks the crapholes that lived in there before you sucked at personal hygiene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin0469 Posted November 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 I guess you all can look at this:http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7565-Creekbend-Dr-Pickerington-OH-43147/33823528_zpidSee the house and the neighborhood. And now you know my address, just don't TP it (do people do that anymore?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessPratt Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 I'm definately going to do alot of work myself. Cleaning, ripping up current flooring, light fixtures, caulking/sealing, cutting out drywall for repairs are amoung the things I plan on doing myself. Some of it, I'd rather other people do so it's done right.Built in 1991. Roof has maybe 5 years left.Justin I have done TONS of work to my house myself. It's only 8 years old but I've done over 10K of upgrades in the last year. I laid 1100 sq feet of bamboo floors last december...sponge painting, back splash. All I did was read. Everyone that comes over are very impressed. Where in reynoldsburg are you moving? I live in summit ridge/taylor woods subdivision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin0469 Posted November 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 This house is in the "Farmbrook Estates" subdivision. Based on what I have planned, it's going to be about 12k to get it all done.Who's down to stop by Dec 5 to check out the plumbing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchmuckGirl Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Looks like you found a good buy. Enjoy fixing that house up, I can't wait to find one that I feel like I can handle. I don't want to bite off more than I can handle but it seems like everything I am looking at needs major work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessPratt Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Looks like you found a good buy. Enjoy fixing that house up, I can't wait to find one that I feel like I can handle. I don't want to bite off more than I can handle but it seems like everything I am looking at needs major work....Don't be afraid of the fixer uppers. I've done tons of work to my house and I dont' have good guy to help me. You'll b fine. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 ^ Moose and Jagr are good guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 ^ Moose and Jagr are good guys.I am??? damn don't let that get around!!! Hey justin, just give me a jingle when ya wanna get together, I can give you easy solutions to most problems and walk you through just about any home improvement.... and If you want I can give you a good estimate on the labor involved and material costs.... anything I can do to help just ask.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Looks like you found a good buy. Enjoy fixing that house up, I can't wait to find one that I feel like I can handle. I don't want to bite off more than I can handle but it seems like everything I am looking at needs major work....all depends on what you consider "major", to me it might be not too hard... plus I could probably teach you how to do almost anything when it comes to construction... plus if I don't know how to do it, I've been in the field long enough to know who to ask.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 ^ Moose and Jagr are good guys.Thanks Max. Heard the same about you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Dont believe everything you hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 no problem Mr. Mysterious. Moose invited me that day you and him were having a BRO-mance. but i had to bitch out for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Moose invited me that day you and him were having a BRO-mance. HAHA, Yeah, Hes a handy guy to know. Dude has a cornicopia of tools, and knows how to use 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchmuckGirl Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 all depends on what you consider "major", to me it might be not too hard... plus I could probably teach you how to do almost anything when it comes to construction... plus if I don't know how to do it, I've been in the field long enough to know who to ask....Ok! Right now I'm just trying to find the right home for me at the right price. I try to keep reminding myself that I am looking at the 'shell' and that other stuff can be changed eventually. I'll keep in touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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