MJ Bilecki Contracting

Custom Shed Build Project

On a leveled and compacted stone base we built a pressure treated platform, framed the walls and roof.

To give extra headroom the roof pitch was raised to a steeper 9/12 pitch along with full 8 foot walls and cathedral ceiling.

CertainTeed siding wrapped the outside walls and a GAF Timberline roof topped this one off along with covering all the fascia and rake ends with aluminum.

A 6 panel Masonite steel door and VinylMax window gave access and some light to the inside space.

Bay Window Rebuild Project.

Removed all the rotted wood trim, reframed to install shorter windows, installed insulating and drywall on the interior.
Installed new vinyl double hung windows and all new pvc trim on the exterior.

We brought this build in bay back to life with some trim details.

Been a busy week with finalizing several projects and doing a complete shower removal and renovation.

Project #1 was to frame a closet, frame and add door to entry to basement and replace a bathroom door.

Project #2 frame out and prep an area for a shower and close up a previous door.

Project #3 complete shower removal and replacement with a tile shower.

Shower Tile Project

Removed the old fiberglass shower unit, re-plumbed and repaired the existing plumbing, added a Moen Posi-temp shower valve with matt black trim, re-framed and repaired the existing framing to make square and plumb, installed a new American Standard acrylic shower pan, and installed the Schluter tile board.
Next was to seal the tile board and install all the white porcelain 3x6 subway tile and finish up with a warm gray grout.

There were a few challenges on this project that were conquered overcome to complete this project in less than 3 days.

If you or someone you know is in need of a bathroom or shower renovation give us a call for your free consultation and estimate.

Tub replacement project

Removed the old steel tub that was rusting out and leaking to make way for a deeper, more roomier fiberglass /acrylic tub and surround.

Replaced the old shower valve with a new Moen Positemp valve and new tub drain. Also added shut off valves to isolate the shower / tub valve for future maintenance.

Replaced the drywall around the new tub and painted all the walls to match.

In a matter of a few short days this bathroom was back operational.

Bathroom renovation project

Removed the old tub, shower surround, flooring, toilet and vanity.

Replaced the sub-flooring throughout the entire space and added blocking for shower fixtures.

Installed and new fiberglass acrylic shower base, Schluter Kerdi waterproofing and new tile in the shower and floor. Also replaced the old shower valve with a new Moen posi-temp control.

Installed a new Broan slim line bath fan, vanity light, vanity and new toilet.

Patched drywall and painted the entire space a cool gray color and new trim was painted bright white.

Semi-custom shower doors finished this one up.

Basement Room Project

Framed, drywalled & finished, primed, installed a door and case & base trim in this basement room area. Framed around some previous plumbing work to enclose and finish it as well.

In a matter of a few days this basement was made more usable for this homeowner by adding a separate area from the main area.

Replacement Door Day

Replaced 3 sets of existing doors with 15 lite single french doors.

Rebuilt one frame to accept a standard sized door. The remaining 2 doors were cut to fit the existing frames.

All 3 doors were fit to each opening, routed out for new hinges and bored for lockets.

These doors will be either stained or painted by the homeowner at a later date.

Custom Flat Sawn Cedar Porch Railings

Designed and custom fabricated these beautiful railings that were installed on a historic 1880's home.

The design process took several weeks with many different designs being submitted before settling on the final choice.

Each design was laid out, designed and hand cut before being submitted for final approval. One challenge was the height of the railing had to be no higher than 24 inches from floor level in the finish. To gain so much detail in a short baluster was a challenge.

The request was to replicate a near period but Key West inspired porch railing. Our clients were awestruck with the final result.

Each individual baluster was hand cut from cedar planks that were milled to size and planed to the same thickness. Hand sanded and priming with 2 coats of exterior grade primer was followed by several top coats of white semi-gloss.

The top and bottom rails were fabricated out of treated lumber and the balusters were set into channels that were milled into each.

Final installation on site included repairing the bottoms of the rotted porch posts with new treated lumber. Each post was milled on site to the size width and detail as the previous posts.

Everything was sanded, spot primed and final paint coated on site to finish up this project.

What a transformation these new railings make to the front of this home! There will not be another home in the area with similar railings since these are a one off production and design.

Hardwood Flooring Installation

Removed the remaining top layer of sheathing to level the subflooring.
Installed a prefinished hardwood flooring throughout the bedroom.

New trim finishes this one up.

Rear Entry Porch Close In

Framed out around the entire porch to accept new Paradigm double hung vinyl windows and security style storm door. Wrapped the exterior and interior with wood grained aluminum to finish this one up.

Also replaced the kitchen window with a new Paradigm casement window.

Porch Repair & Tile Floor Project

After building up the existing out of level floor with framing, sheathing and cement backer board 12x24 tile was installed and grouted.

The existing floor was out of level by over 5 inches front to back.

Front Entry Door Replacement

Removed the existing front entry door and replaced with new fiberglass more modern door. New Schlage hardware and trimmed out to match the other doors in the house.

Window replacement project.

Replaced the old worn out kitchen window with a beautiful new Anderson dual casement.

Removed the old window, clean, repair and prepared the frame for the new window.

Custom make new window sill and extension jambs for the inside.

Outside was sealed and custom white aluminum trim installed to finish this one up.

If you want to replace your old drafty and inoperable windows give us call for your free estimate.

Den Renovation Project

Removed all outside wall drywall to seal and insulate with mineral Roxul R15 insulation.

Removed the brick accent wall from a previous wood stove and sealed the chimney.

Re-drywalled the ceiling and outside walls then patched several other areas that remained in place. Finished all the new drywall then primed.

Added 2 stage crown molding, new base board, window & door casing.

Painted the entire space to finish this one off in roughly 6 days.

In the process, 2 layers of old carpet was removed in preparation for new to be installed by another contractor.

Fun project and major transformation on this space.

My client could not be happier with the final product.

Replacement doors

Removed and replaced the old front entry and storm door as well as installed an additional storm door.

Fabricated new aluminum to cover the exposed wood jambs and installed storm doors.

If you or someone you know is need of door replacement give us a call for your free estimate.

Small projects are no problem.

Removed half of the old shared property shed to rebuild a new one in its place on the existing concrete slab.

Demo and removed all the debris. Framed a new solid structure in its place. Installed some custom metal trim, new 8 inch CertainTeed siding and a Gaf Timberline roof to match the house. New solid steel door and lockset finished this one off in about a day.

No job too small for us comes to mind with this one.

If you have small projects that you've been putting off give us a call for your free estimate.

Window replacement project complete.

Removed the broken down Anderson windows. Replaced several areas of rotted wood and structure from the previous windows not being installed correctly.

Installed new full vinyl Paradigm double hung windows. Properly flashed, sealed and insulated. Finished the inside with all new trim and painted to match. Exterior received new J channel to match the existing siding and siding was re hung. Sealed everything on the exterior.

Quick way to add warmth and function to this portion of this house.

For your free estimate for replacement windows give us a call.

Window replacement project

Removed the old Anderson windows that were rotted, leaking and no longer operable. The old windows were never properly flashed or installed correctly causing major leaks and issues.

Repaired some badly rotted areas to make way for new full vinyl Paradigm new construction double window units. Properly flash and seal the exterior to prevent any further issues and prep for new interior trim and siding replacement in the next few days.

With every job there are the proper way to do installs. This project was destined to fail from the start with the previous window installation.

Always make sure whoever you hire does a thorough job to prevent future issues. This projects issues could've been prevented with some simple knowledge and care.

Basement finish project.

Basement is finished other than some touch ups.

The finishes are as follows:
Sherwin Williams paint was used throughout all the areas.
Walls are Monsoon Green
Trim and doors Dry Brown
White is Ultra Pure white ceiling
Core-tec Plus flooring -Ezra
Armstrong ceiling grids and 24x24 tiles

Plenty going on in this space.

Also during this phase several other projects were taking place in the home such as kitchen ceiling fan change, added "pipe" rail to the stairwell and a few other repair items throughout.

This has been a fun project from the start of framing to the final finishes. The color choices and details really make this room "pop".

Thanks go out to Bret from Bright Electrical Solutions for taking care of the power and lighting needs. On time and on budget as always. It's always a pleasure working with him.

Basement project progress

Core-tec LVP flooring was installed throughout the area today.

Nearing the finish line with this one with final trim and painting to be completed within the next day.

Basement project progress.

Drop ceiling completed as well as first coat of color on walls and trim.

Flooring will be installed tomorrow.

Keep checking back as this project will be finishing up this week.

Decorative Door Header Rebuild

Removed the old rotted door header down to sound and solid wood.

Custom build in place a new decorative header with several built up layers of trim and blocking.

Cap the entire top with white aluminum and flash properly to keep water from penetrating in again.

Fun Friday morning project.

If you are in need of repairs or custom replacements give us a call for your free estimate.

Basement project progress.

Walls have been sanded and primed to make ready for final colors.
Doors installed along with trim.
Ceiling grid in main area finished and final electrical completed.

Within the next several days this part of the project should be wrapping up.

Basement project was insulated and drywalled today.

Drywall was taped and first coated.
Finishing of the drywall will continue over the next few days.

Basement is wired up and ready to insulate and drywall starting tomorrow.

Thanks go out to Brett Stinson and his apprentice from Bright Electrical Solutions LLC for having this completed so quickly.

Attic Storage Finish Project

Framed out and added new attic stairs to gain access. Insulated the entire attic with R19 fiberglass insulation and Reflectix wrap on the underside of the roof rafters. Installed 3 led strip lights and cdx plywood floor to finish this project out.

Not a glamorous project but adds to much needed storage space that was going to waste in this previously unusable attic.

Framing on this basement room is now completed after a day and a half. All blocking and box outs are now done along with HVAC. Waiting for the electrical to be roughed in on Thursday before we move forward with insulation and drywall.

Drywall hang, finish and prime project.

After some prep-work of framing above the stairwell to box out, drywall was hung in both the stairwell and entire bedroom. Finished and primed each area. Added some new base cap to match what was installed previously and wrapped up this project.

For this previous badly cracked plaster this is a major improvement.

If you have drywall repairs or complete areas to be completed give us a call for your free estimate.