Since there are so many different types of hard wood, and a variety of styles that you can incorporate into your floors, hiring the right kind of Portland area hard wood flooring contractor for your project is of utmost importance. A hardwood contractor for instance might be really experienced at installing high quality cherry wood floors, but may not have the kind of experience needed to do distressed finishes, insert medallions and other specialized processes. Does your Portland area hardwood flooring contractor have the experience to undertake these details?
It goes without saying that your Portland, OR area hard wood flooring company must be licensed in your state and have all necessary certification documentation in order. The company should have a physical address, and should not operating out of a basement somewhere. The workers must be professional and uniformed, and arrive in company transportation. The company must have a physical address, and not a post box number. If there are going to be sub contractors working under the contractor they should be insured. The main contractor should be insured too. If he isn't insured and there is an accident involving the workers at your house, you could be held liable for the damage.
It goes without saying that your contractor must have a fine reputation in the business. Ask for a list of past clients, and call these people up. If possible, have a look at their homes and the flooring. Ask questions about his character and work ethic - was he punctual? Was he professional? Did he complete the project on time? Did he go over budget with the flooring? Ask your contractor for a written and free estimate for your project. Also ask him for a time frame for the completion of your project. Your Portland, Oregon area contractor should inform you about the various stages of the project and the products and material that will be used. He should be able to handle all dust containment systems. He must be able to dispose of byproducts and waste as the result of the flooring project in accordance with industry specifications. He should be able to offer warranties of his work, wherever applicable.
I need my master bedroom done. I already have the wooden floors. the room is square, and is 210 sq feet. There is no flooring currently down so all I need it the flooring installed. I will need them glued down for installation.
Daniel P
Need hardwood floor on entire 1st floor and stairs. 2200 sqft. Looking for grooveless installation.
Sri M