Citizens for the Revitalization and Urban Success of Holyoke

Holyoke Row Houses

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Holyoke Row Houses is a discussion group about Holyoke real estate and renovation, and all the tangential topics that impact life inside and outside the Holyoke Row home.

Location: Holyoke, Massachusetts
Members: 30
Latest Activity: May 16

2011 Asbestos Abatement Service Estimates

I'm posting a spreadsheet of Asbestos abatement service estimates that I collected earlier this year. I chose to go with Baystate Contractors which came in less than the more widely known Abide. Baystate also had the best prepared contract among the companies contacted.

Each company offers a choice of how much asbestos you want removed. In our case, we had asbestos removed from a 120 year old cast iron, steam boiler, and 110 linear feet of asbestos wrapped around basement pipes. I decided not to have the company re-insulate the existing piping which is an additional fee.

The spreadsheet also lists estimates for the cost of a new gas steam boiler, digital thermostat, forty gallon, gas, hot water heater, and aluminum chimney insert. No estimates are given for plumbing services due to wide swing of plumbing company charges for same services.

If you have any questions about the spreadsheet, please feel to write me with questions.

Abatement Companies.xls

Ken

Discussion Forum

Window Repair and Energy Efficiency 4 Replies

We had a contractor who visited us last week and said we don't need to replace our windows, how refreshing is that! Here's research that proves age Old Window's Energy Efficiency.…Continue

Tags: Rowhouses, Windows

Started by Ken Johnston. Last reply by Ken Johnston Sep 26, 2011.

Brick/Masonry Spring Workshop? 20 Replies

Whoopsy. I accidentally posted this in the wrong place, so I am starting a new discussion of this topic here:I have contacted Olivia at the Holyoke HistoricCommission to see if there is a possibility…Continue

Started by daphne bord. Last reply by Maggie Bergin May 9, 2011.

Philadelphia Row House style

Hi Holyoke Row Housers-On the Massachusetts Historic Preservation listserv there was a question posed that may be of interest to this group. Below is the question and response (so far): "Does anyone…Continue

Started by daphne bord May 6, 2011.

Tree Service 2 Replies

Dear Neighbors, I am looking to cut down three maples in my backyard and am looking for someone to hire. Can anyone offer up a reasonable and responsible person(s)? I just need them knocked down,…Continue

Started by Jose Angel. Last reply by Rory Casey Apr 27, 2011.

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Comment by Erin Fontaine on October 6, 2011 at 10:31am: Hi friends, Do you know someone looking to buy a rowhouse? There are currently 3 thats right THREE on the market. Contact me for more info!

Comment by Erin Fontaine on September 26, 2011 at 7:59am: Hey Rory, My husband refinishes wood floors also, He could deffinatley use the work too. His name is Tim 413-210-9390. And he is out of work for the next 6 weeks therefor he is AVAILABLE!!!

Comment by Peggy Winsman on September 25, 2011 at 7:45pm: Hey Rory, Don Gleason is the name of the guy that did mine. He is out of Springfield I think, and he is in the phone book. I think he did a great job. If I remember correctly, it did take him a couple days to get back to me. Good luck!

Comment by Amy Daniels on September 25, 2011 at 4:09pm: Hey, Rory, Talitha had her floors done over the summer and I think she was happy with their work. We need to ours done, too--someday!

Comment by Rory Casey on September 25, 2011 at 3:57pm: Need a floor refinishing company! I've called Dion and Sons twice with no response, any other suggestions?

Comment by Ken Johnston on July 26, 2011 at 11:34am: Siding or Roofing Company Wanted?

Can anyone recommend a siding or roofing company to help me with repairing the drip edge on the side of our house that has a birds nest burrowed in between.

Ken

Comment by Theresa Vincent on May 24, 2011 at 12:01am: MASONRY 101 workshop, June 4, 8AM-12PM --

Anyone interested in volunteering your brick home/basement to be included in the "brief tours of other brick home basements" portion of the workshop. The thought is to have 2-3 home basements that we can visit as a group so we can learn about different brick issues and ask questions of MIchael the mason-guy. It'll probably be about a 15 minute visit in each home. Our home can be one of the sites. Let us know -- thanks.

Comment by Theresa Vincent on May 20, 2011 at 1:15pm: Hi All -- I just thought to clarify that this workshop is not a commercial venture -- the registration fee is solely to be able to cover the costs/time of the person teaching the workshop and if there are any extra funds they will be put towards future workshop costs. I'll let the group know details of how much, if any, extra money is raised. As of now, we hope to be able to have enough people sign up for the workshop to be able to cover payment for the mason's time/materials.

Comment by Theresa Vincent on May 19, 2011 at 11:49am: Hi all -- if you're planning on attending the Masonry 101 workshop, can you RSVP on the crush events listing page -- it'll help with keeping track and communicating relevant & last-minute info -- thanks :)