I remember looking at one property that had a lease in effect where the tenant was a solar farm.  

(Amongst other things the province signed long term contracts for wind and solar power at 30c+ per Kwh, contributing to a surplus of power that is now dumped in US markets at cut rates).

The GC looked at it, brought his electrician in and said, "The box is too old to find a new cover and building codes don't allow us to fabricate a new one, so it will be $2000 to replace the entire panel."

How big is your electrical panel?

When dealing with the latter we are looking for houses with basements with conforming room(s) and a separate entrance, with plumbing easily accessible to add the kitchen sink and extra spots on the electrical panel for more appliances.My questions are related to the ‘adding the amenities to an existing basement’ houses.1.

It seems like when I buy a house there are always a couple of doors missing, so I started changing out all doors except closet doors with 6 panel doors,,,it really doesn't cost that much if you have to replace some anyway, and it does make a difference,,we also use satin nickel hinges and handles,,,I figure I'm adding $300 or so to the price, but its a much more upscale look,,,I also buy appliances from the scratch and dent area of homedepot/lowes (I'm sure most people on here do also), and buy any stainless appliances I run across at a good price,,it really dresses up the kitchen

Electrician could be a big variable especially if you have to upgrade your panel.

AFAIK, there are no plumbing leaksnew kitchen about a 9x12 in floor solar radient heat and hot water, tile throughout bath repair, possibly cosmetic, and exterior paint. what order are the jobs done in?

. #.You'll just need to go into each room and hallway and figure out how many panels (4x8) sheets you'll need.

I probably get calls twice a week from the 'solar initiative', a carpet cleaning company, and an A/C replacement company.