Selecting the Right Contractor

There are many Floor Covering Contractors out there to choose from, some contractors even have hourly employees and some have sub-contractors who work for multiple shops. These installers are only as good as the people who taught them. Chose a contractor with installers that have the INSTALL Certification Trainng, that is backed by more than 100 major mills and manufacturers and the ONLY warranty on labor in the industry.

The contractors of INSTALL Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio employ installers who have been trained in a multi-year, exhaustive apprenticeship program provided by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. These installers advance through this nationally acclaimed program only after achieving mastery of each skill block. Only the most competent flooring contractors are able to be members of INSTALL Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio. Click here to find a contractor near you.

The characteristics of a superior contractor include:

• A comprehensive knowledge of the materials being installed
• The willingness to guarantee his or her work
• The ability to put their services in writing in easy-to-understand language, including terms of payment
• An accurate cost estimate for the project
• A realistic time estimate to get the project completed
• Authentic references — at least three that relate to the materials of your job (carpet, hardwood, etc.)
• Good business skills — phone calls returned, letterhead is used, communication is professional

Installers working for a superior contractor have these traits:

• Professional appearance
• Prompt arrival on the job site
• Good communication skills
• Leaving the job site cleaner than they found it

All of these characteristics are present with INSTALL Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio contractors. Don’t take a chance with your flooring project — click here to get the best contractors available in your area.