Build a comparison sheet
List every line item across the top: old-floor removal, subfloor prep, underlayment, material, installation, transitions, baseboard, furniture moving, disposal. Put each company in a column. If a company didn't quote a line item, write "not included." That's the column you need to ask about.
Watch for these common gaps
These are the line items most commonly missing from a low-ball quote.
- Subfloor leveling (often a $500–$2,000 change order)
- Old-floor removal and disposal
- Baseboard or shoe molding reinstallation
- Moisture barrier for basement or slab installs
- Furniture moving fees
- Stair nosing and transition strips
Source: Reference ranges for professionally installed flooring projects across Central Pennsylvania, aggregated from full-service installer quote data ((HomeGuide, 2024), (Angi, 2024)) and adjusted for the local market using regional construction-cost indices ((RSMeans CCI, 2024)). ROI benchmarks cross-checked against (Cost vs. Value, 2024). Not a quote; actual bids depend on your specific rooms and subfloor condition.
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Three is the standard answer. Two is fine if both companies scope identically and you have a strong reference for one of them.
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