Being Ready To Meet With A Tile Contractor

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When you are a planning a home improvement plan one of the most important steps in the process is that of finding reputable contractors to do the work for you. It is not an easy process for some, particularly if you are unfamiliar with what is involved in the contractor's line of work. This is frequently true when it comes to discussing a tile installation project with a tile contractor.


Be Sure To Ask For What You Want
There are some very serious questions you should ask a contractor when you meet with them to obtain an estimate for your tile installation project. Be sure and get more than one appraisal and do your best to make sure when you compare the estimates, you have enough information to compare apples to apples and oranges to oranges. If a question arises after the appointment, do not hesitate to call the contractor for more information.


Follow These Directions And Feel Free To Ask Anything Else


1. Gather background information on each contractor you are planning to talk with. Visit their website, contact the Better Business Bureau or similar system, and talk with anyone who has used the contractor.


2.Select the shape of the tile as well as the color, also choose the color for the grout. if you are not sure, ask if the contractor has a showroom or if he can show a place for you to go.


3. Can the tile contractor leave samples for you?


4. Obtain an estimate for the tile installation without the cost of the tile included and with the cost of the tile included.


5. How can I find out about the materials the contractor will use, its qualities, etc.


6. How long until the floor can be walked on after installation?


7. Ask each contarctor to evaluate the square footage fo the project and include it in their final estimate.


8. Ask the tile contractor how much it will cost to have the present floor taken out and set up prior to the tile installation.


9. Ask for a list of references, and if you are able to take a look at a complete installation.


10. Is there a guarantee for the work? For how long? Is cracking, skinking and drainage problems covered?


11. Make sue to obtain a written proposal including all details of the tile installation and guarantee. Also, material to be used, dates to start and complete, price and payment method should be included. Make sure that it says in writing that there will be no "extras" or cost variations along the project.


12. Ask the contractor whether he will obtain a permit or whether you should. (CAUTION: When a home owner gets the permit, he/she is the one who is liable.)

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