What to line up across every quote
Before comparing price, confirm every quote is for the same scope. The line-items below are where Greater Richmond flooring installation quotes most often differ, even when the headline price looks similar.
- Removal scope, what's coming out, and disposal of the old material
- Material, exact brand, product line, and thickness or grade
- Subfloor / joist / slab / crawl-space allowance, is repair included, or is it a change order?
- Underlayment and moisture barrier, included or excluded? (especially important in humid Central Virginia rooms)
- Transitions and trim, quarter round, thresholds, and stair nosing specified or extra?
- Permits and inspections, included or excluded where structural subfloor work is involved? CAR review handled where applicable?
- Disposal and cleanup, included or excluded?
- Warranty, labor and material terms
- Timeline and crew structure
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Frequently asked questions
What if one Richmond quote is way lower than the others?+
Usually it's missing scope. The most common gaps are: crawl-space / subfloor repair excluded, underlayment excluded, transitions and trim excluded, permits excluded, lower-grade material, slab leveling excluded, or thinner moisture barrier under tile. Ask the lower bidder to add the missing items as line-items so you can compare apples to apples. If the price stays much lower after that, ask exactly why, and verify the DPOR contractor license and references before signing.
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