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Installing new flooring in your home or business is a major investment. The largest expense will be for skilled labor. To protect your investment, it’s important to choose an experienced contractor. While the internet offers numerous flooring contractors to choose from, the best way to find a contractor is recommendations from family and friends. Compile a list of at least three to five contractors. Make sure the contractor has been in business for at least five years. In the flooring installation business, contractors who do poor work are not in business for very long. Ask friends and family for their opinion of the contractor they used.
Do Your Research
Verify with the Better Business Bureau the five contractors you are interested in are in good standing and have the proper license and insurance. In order to maintain their certification, contractors have to remain in good standing. Ensure the contractors have a valid business address that you’re able to verify. Go to the websites of the contractors you are interested in. A serious contractor will have a website. Search for the most recent projects. Examine the pictures and details of the projects. There may also be videos that showcase the installation. Also, look for testimonies from customers.
Consultation
Arrange a consultation with at least three of the flooring contractors you researched. Obtaining three estimates should give you an idea as to what is reasonable. Make sure the written estimates include a breakdown of all itemized charges. During the consultation, find out what kinds of materials the contractor will be using. Ask to see samples of those materials. Do a Google search for any floating floors adelaide for best selections. Ask for an estimated time frame for the work to begin and for the work to be completed. Verify that the contractor you decide to use carries general liability and workers compensation insurance. The property owner could be liable for any injuries sustained on the property if the contractor is not insured. You may also want to know if the contractor has any manufacturer designations. Be sure to ask the flooring contractor for a written estimate and the terms of the warranty. A reliable installer will offer a warranty for their work. If the contractor will not provide a written estimate, that is a contractor you should not do business with.
Caution
A reputable flooring contractor will never ask that the cost of the project be paid in cash. Also, never allow a contractor to rush you into signing a contract. Don’t hesitate to ask for professional references. A professional will expect you to ask for references. Never allow work to begin without a written estimate or contract in place. Stay away from any contractor that uses high pressure sales tactics to get you to sign on with them.
The Small Print
Make sure you read the contract carefully before signing. If there are problems with your flooring installation in the future, you want to make sure the work is covered. A good flooring contractor will stand by their work, and you will be happy to refer them to friends and family.
