Are you building a new house or renovating a commercial property for a new business? If you are, KRS Property Management Company warns there is a lot to consider. You probably have lots of tradespeople on your books and working under your feet, so many that you forgot about the flooring. That’s understandable, most people think about it last anyway, when it needs to be fitted.
However, there are some instances when flooring needs to be installed earlier before the other trades have signed off. It is also necessary to choose the building’s best flooring type based on its architecture and intended usage. Then there’s your budget to consider; what is the most suitable flooring you can get for the money? All of these questions can be professionally answered by consulting the right flooring contractor.
Make the Right Decisions
Installing or upgrading your flooring can increase the value of your home and improve its look and feel. However, if you do it alone, there’s a chance you will choose a material that isn’t best suited to the room or costs too much for what it offers. That’s where a flooring contractor can help. They can advise you and ensure you make the best choices.
There are several areas in which flooring can go wrong. Installing heavy materials upstairs, for instance, such as wood, stone, or marble, can put extra pressure on the house or building and cause structural issues or damage pipes. A contractor will assess the room you intend to fit out and give you a range of suitable budget-friendly options.
Consulting a contractor before buying and installing your flooring will not only ensure you get the best price for the labour and materials but that your flooring is the highest quality you can afford and the best for your space.
Protected Flooring
When constructing a new house or commercial premises, it’s routine for the floor to go in last. This is to protect the floor’s surface from damage that may result from the building’s construction. People may be walking on it, leaving tools lying around, not to mention sealants and chemicals. All of this can effectively ruin a new floor if it’s fitted too soon.
There are some cases, however, when the flooring does need to go in early. This could be due to contractual agreements with construction companies or deadlines. Some people may even need to move into a completed part of the building before it is entirely finished. For instance, like this, you need to protect the new floor.
A flooring contractor can advise you on how best to protect your floor until the build is complete. An option might include a covering on the floor or a false floor, depending on the nature of the work getting done.
A Flexible Contractor
When you’re constructing a new building, many processes are happening at the same time. The electrician is wiring the house, the plumber is fitting the pipes, and the structural engineers are concentrated on the integrity of the walls and roof. With all this going on, it can be difficult to install and protect the flooring.
But if you hire a good flooring contractor, they will be able to work around these other tradespeople and install your flooring with adequate protection. This is not something that can be reliably done on your own or by using your builders. The only way to guarantee the quality and precision of the installation is to use a contractor.
Your contractor will not only install and protect your flooring while other trades operate, but they will guarantee that your floor remains at the standard you expect. Warranties can be drawn up to suit your personal requirements and expectations.
Conclusion
A rookie contractor might give you a good price on the work, but will they deliver the quality of service you expect? Having read this post, you might think that all you need is a professional contractor and that they’re all the same, but don’t rush in. Choosing the right contractor takes time and research.
Search for local contractors in your areas and research them online. Look at their website and contact them for an overview of their portfolio. If they don’t have much to offer, they could be relatively inexperienced, which could lead to issues. You might end up with scratches on your new flooring that aren’t guaranteed.
Don’t let this happen. Instead find a contractor who can offer a guarantee as well as protection if your floor needs to be installed prematurely. The right contractor might cost a little more than a rookie alternative, but it guarantees quality work.
