I hire contractors for big ticket items like roofing, masonry, windows, siding, or foundation repair.

This usually includes but is not limited to PLUMBING, flooring, landscape, utility lines and masonry.

Masonry work/tuck pointing can become a huge cost too.  

Of course the project involved adding a masonry addition to the rear of the building within a few feet of an active Elevated (Chicago "L") train line.

Whether it be HVAC, basic carpentry, plumbing, tile/masonry, etc.....I have a good deal of experience with electrical work and basic framing, demolition work.

BTW, I kind of think of them as gas fired "masonry furnaces." 

Major structural issues, masonry work and all the rest.

The building needs significant electrical rewiring, significant plumbing, boiler / radiator replacements or I can go electric baseboard heat, some masonry work and a list of miscellaneous items.

I thought it might be helpful to someone: http://www.paccrestinspections.com/life.htmlIt's a list of components in a home, and the life expectancy for appliances, cabinetry and storage, concrete and masonry etc. there's even a price list.

After listening to many real estate pod cast by BiggerPockets, I’ve become a big fan and I’m convinced this is the perfect place to get started.Over the years I have acquired various skills including construction, excavation & equipment operation, masonry, mechanics, spreadsheets, communications, and office management.My strengths however are in planning/creating consistent & standardized workflow as well as excellent communication and networking skills.I'm a "Go-Getter" and I recently transitioned to a stay at home dad due to a concussion injury.