Building

Advice for Hiring Contractors, etc.

1. Is he/she a MA Licensed Construction Supervisor?

2. Is the individual conducting work in excess of $500.00. If so, they should possess a MA Home Improvement Contractor Registration. This was enacted to protect the consumer under the Office of Consumer Affairs. 

3. Contractors are required to apply for a permit through the town building department offering you even more protection.

4. Remember, most inexpensive pricing is normally due to the contractor not obtaining Worker's Compensation Insurance for anyone working with them.

5. If injured working on your property they may be able to sue you for their injuries.

6. Ask for a Certificate of Insurance, and don't accept any excuses. All the contractor has to do is call his insurance agent, who will mail it to the customer directly.

-Advice provided by Don Torrico 

Architects




Bird Houses & Tree Houses


Cabinetmakers (see Woodworkers)


Carpentry






Concrete (pouring)


Concrete (sealing)


Contractors/Builders

For Help in Navigating Permits:  Don Torrico, "Permit Me," 528-9629 Extremely helpful! He will even act as a Project Manager. (3/15)




Countertops

Ahmet Lika, owner of United Granite and Marble in Albany, https://unitedmarbleandgranite.com/. In their yard, you can pick the very slab of granite or marble that will go into your kitchen. And you tend to get a better deal. We bought a new beautiful countertop and the owner was absolutely great. Highly recommend. (2/21)

Tom King of King Stone, in Sheffield, 860-824-4706. He's the very best! (2/21)

Lee Tile, https://www.leetileandstone.com/ (ask for Dawn). Great service and products. Turnaround times are longer now, but Dawn may have something in stock. They have a large selection of nice countertops. (2/21)


Energy Efficiency Improvements

Mass Save

Get an energy efficiency assessment at low (or no) cost from the Commonwealth of Mass. Also find incentives and rebates on their site. www.masssave.com/ 


Insulation

Engineer, Structural

Fencing


Floors

3) 232-717 413) 234


House Inspectors & Appraisers

Painters

See Painters

Plasterers and Drywall

Roofers



Sheds (prebuilt)

Old Hickory Buildings, built here in Egremont: https://oldhickorybuildings.com/locations/great-barrington-massachusetts/. Prebuilt design or custom. (5/24)

Wilkinson's on Lime Kiln Road just off of Route 7 in Sheffield, 413-229-7711. A wonderful display of prebuilt Old Hickory sheds—lots of different designs at reasonable prices. (5/24)




Tilework


Where To Buy Tiles: 

Windows and Doors

Installation

Storm & Screen, as well as screen repair




Window Washing

See Cleaning