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5 Tips for Choosing the Right Flooring Contractor

May 28, 2018 by Joe Troyer, Total views:
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Before you try to install flooring yourself, you should consider hiring a contractor. Why? Because a good contractor can make the process go much more smoothly. You won’t have to worry about all of the steps and instructions when you hire someone to do the work for you. Instead, you’ll just have to sit back, relax, and be mindful of the construction dust. After you pick your flooring from flooring Grapevine TX, it’s time to choose a contractor. You shouldn’t hire the first one that answers the phone. Instead, follow these tips.

1) Pick A Contractor Who Is Licensed And Bonded

This is very, very important. The contractor who will install your flooring from flooring Grapevine TX needs to have all of the right paperwork in place. Otherwise, you’ll run into problems. Contractors without the right license are operating illegally, and no one really knows what they’re capable of. One with insurance will be covered in case things go wrong.

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2) Check Their References

Yes, references matter. Ask for a handful of references who can attest to the work that the contractor has previously done. Be prepared with a list of questions, including how they heard about the contractor, how long it took to get the job done, and if anything unexpected happened while the job was in progress. You need to cover all of your bases here. If every reference is the contractor’s relative, then that should be a huge red flag.

3) Ask Them Who Will Be Supervising The Job

You need to know who will be representing the contractor while the work is being done. Does the contractor supervise the work himself? Or does he send a representative from his company? If it’s the latter, find out that person’s name and run a quick background check. You need to ensure that you’re safe while the supervisor is in your home. On top of this, ask the contractor how many employees he has and what their qualifications are. A good contractor will provide honest answers.

4) View Pictures Of Their Previous Work

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Just as you asked for references, make sure to ask to see pictures of the work that they’ve completed. If the contractor can provide before and after photos, then so much the better. This is proof that they truly know what they are doing. The best ones are prepared for this and have portfolios for you to view. In some cases, those pictures match up with the references, so you can get the specifics of each case.

5) Don’t Make Price The Sole Focus

Of course, money does matter, especially when it comes to picking a contractor. However, you don’t want it to be the only reason you hire someone. That is to say, don’t pick the one who charges the least. You want the best person for the job, even if that means you’ll have to pay a bit more. As long as you stay within your budget, it’s all good.

 

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Joe Troyer May 28, 2018
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