Our process
Our Flooring Installation Process
Measured, written, then installed — here is exactly how a flooring project runs, including the preparation work that decides how long the floor lasts.
The five stages of a flooring project
- 1
Free consultation and measure
We visit your home, measure every room, check the existing floor and subfloor, and talk through material options. No cost, no obligation.
- 2
Written, itemized estimate
You receive an estimate covering material, removal and disposal, preparation, labor, transitions, and trim — with exclusions stated in writing.
- 3
Subfloor and flooring preparation
Old flooring out and hauled away, subfloor inspected and moisture-tested, high spots ground down, low spots filled, loose panels re-secured, underlayment set.
- 4
Installation
Material acclimates in the home, then installation proceeds with the manufacturer's required layout, expansion gaps, fasteners or adhesive, transitions, and trim.
- 5
Final walkthrough
We walk the finished floor with you, complete punch-list items, and back the installation with our 1-year craftsmanship warranty.
What a written estimate includes
- • Material as specified on the estimate, in the quantity measured plus standard waste
- • Removal and disposal of the existing floor covering in the listed rooms
- • Standard subfloor preparation: flattening, patching, and re-securing loose panels
- • Underlayment or moisture barrier where the selected product requires it
- • Installation labor, transitions, thresholds, and reinstallation of base shoe or new quarter round where quoted
- • Job-site cleanup and haul-away of installation debris
What it excludes
- • Structural subfloor repair that cannot be seen until the old floor is removed
- • Asbestos, lead, or other hazardous-material testing and abatement
- • Appliance disconnection or reconnection, plumbing, and electrical work
- • Moving of pianos, safes, pool tables, or contents beyond what the estimate states
- • Painting, drywall repair, and baseboard replacement unless specifically quoted
- • Permit fees where a permit is required by the local jurisdiction
Change orders
If scope changes — added rooms, a different material, or subfloor damage found after demolition — we document the work and the cost in a written change order and wait for your approval before continuing. Nothing is added to your invoice without it.
Permits and inspections
Replacing floor covering in an existing home generally does not require a building permit in Treasure Valley jurisdictions. If your project includes work that does — structural subfloor repair, for example — we tell you at estimate time and coordinate with the local building department.
Getting your home ready
Clear breakables, electronics, and closet contents from the rooms being floored, and plan where pets will stay. We confirm in advance which furniture we move, where material is staged for acclimation, and which entrance and outlets the crew will use. Demolition and preparation days are noisy and dusty.
Ready for new floors?
Free in-home measure and a written, fixed-price estimate. Licensed Idaho contractor RCE-57919.