On Apr 2, 4:39*pm, "RogerT" wrote:

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*Ideally, I would like
to find an experienced contractor who will charge me by the day for the
labor part of the job, and I will pay for the materials.

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Those are called day laborers and usually can be found early in the
morning at some of the Borgs in big cities. Some speak English, some
don't. English speaking ones will better understand what you need
done.
If you want to have a real contractor on the job, ask for references
and get quotes. Forget about buying the material. He will probably be
somewhat amused and decline the job, and the amount isn't worth
haggling over.

Joe