Looking for Plumbers and Window Work (and a few other things)

A resident is looking for recommendations for plumbers who’ve worked in Canal Place I before.  They’re also looking for suggestions for contractors or companies familiar with our building’s unique windows.  And lastly, they’d like to know: In general, is there anywhere we can see examples of custom work other owners have done on their Canal Place units, for inspiration?

I know there were some remodeling discussions in old posts, such as this one about opening walls upstairs, this one about closets, and this one about bathroom remodeling.  (I’ve just categorized those posts so that they’ll all come up now if you use the search feature in the upper right and look for “remodeling.”)

People are invited to share things they’ve done in the comments here but so far as I know, the comments don’t allow photos.  If people would like to e-mail photos to me, I can either post them on the bulletin board or else come up with some sort of gallery set-up once I have a few minutes to spare.  Another option would be a discussion group on Facebook, but I really don’t want to take on anything else myself.  We’ve done some interesting things with our window sills that we could share.

If anyone is considering a bathroom remodel, they should be aware that the management is working on putting together the information from the recent water survey regarding low-flow faucets, shower heads, and toilets.  The numbers (costs, savings, etc) that the company who did the survey is offering residents should be ready in another month.

And finally, on a different subject:  For those who have asked, I do intend to add more info to the website about the Canal Place Association Board, its members, and some of its procedures; I just haven’t gotten to it yet.

 

 

5 thoughts on “Looking for Plumbers and Window Work (and a few other things)”

  1. Plumber: Frank Potvin Plumbing; 978-957-2518

    Windows: Molitarno (Gary Cyr); 978-828-6353

    As Ruth indicated, the Board will have some very helpful news very shortly regarding a good deal on low-flow toilet replacements and water-flow systems for sink and shower faucets and shower heads. Information and pricing are the result if the warmer conservation survey from a few months ago. Please stay tuned!

  2. I’ve used Frank Potvin, 978 957-2518, numerous times in Canal Place. He’s familiar with the back flush toilet situation, which not all plumbers are comfortable with. He’s prompt, reliable and expert. He is not cheap. (But, is any plumber cheap. I don’t know.)

    1. I second Pete about Potvin: he’s knowledgable, prompt and reliable. And not cheap — but I’m not sure he’s any more expensive than anyone else is these days.

  3. We’ve also used Frank Potvin to replace two bathtub/showers. He did quality work. We’ve used Andrew from PlumberBoy in Dracut to replace a toilet, and he did a great job, very fast and priced right; he knows a lot about toilets. We’ve used Leo Forcier to replace our stair, extend the 2nd floor walkway to the back exit, refloor the upstairs hallway, replace the laundry room door w/a pocket door, and some other misc jobs. We like Leo and would not hesitate to call him again.

    We are looking for recommendations on (a) replacing a wood floor downstairs, (b) removing wallpaper from the foyer wall that goes up 20+ feet, and (c) possibly some eterior window work/replacement as others have asked about.

    –Jeff

  4. A few additional items: I’ve used Three Masons to replace a bathroom floor, and they were fantastic; would use again. I’ve also used Village Electric to move a thermostat and a few other wiring jobs, and was happy with their work and would use again.

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