Hardwood floors add beauty and value to your home. If you are considering installing hardwood flooring, you may want to hire a hardwood floor contractor. Read on to learn everything you need to know about how to hire a hardwood floor contractor.
Hardwood floors add beauty and value to your home. If you are considering installing hardwood flooring, you may want to hire a hardwood floor contractor. Read on to learn everything you need to know about how to hire a hardwood floor contractor.
Introduction
- Although installing your own hardwood floors may be tempting, for the best results you may want to hire a hardwood floor contractor. Choosing a hardwood floor contractor is just like hiring any other contractor. Look for a qualified professional with reasonable cost and time estimates.
Step 1: Find Leads
- {{Img|Hardfloor_JB_032909.jpg||right}}The first step is to find a few prospective hardwood floor contractors.
- Look for ads in your local paper.
- Look in the Yellow Pages.
- Ask your local hardware store for recommendations.
- Ask friends and family for referrals.
- Search online.
Step 2: Compare Quotes
- Get at least three estimates.
- Meet with contractors to discuss labor costs.
- The contractor will measure your floor to help determine material costs.
- The size of the area plus the type of hard wood flooring you choose will determine the cost of materials.
- In addition to labor and materials costs, you should also compare how long it will take each contractor to complete the installation.
Step 3: Compare Contractor Qualifications
- Make sure the contractor is qualified to install your hardwood floors.
- Make sure the contractor has experience with similar hardwood floor installations.
- You will have to determine how elaborate your installation will be.
- Check references.
- Ask to see photos of his or her previous hardwood floor installations.
Step 4: Sign a Contract
- When you find the right hardwood floor contractor, create a contract detailing the terms of the job. Specify:
- Price.
- Payment schedule.
- Start date.
- Completion date.
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