Questions every Austin homeowner should ask
Ask the same set of questions to every installer so the answers are comparable. The questions below cover licensing, scope, and warranty, the three areas where Greater Austin quotes most often diverge.
- Who's the licensed plumber on the job, and what's their Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) license number and classification (Master, Journeyman, or Tradesman)?
- Who pulls the permit with the City of Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Leander, Hutto, San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, Dripping Springs, or unincorporated Travis / Williamson / Hays County, and what inspections does this project trigger?
- Is the price fixed or an allowance? What's the change-order process?
- What waterproofing system (for tile) or subfloor underlayment (for acrylic) are you using, and who manufactures it?
- What's the warranty on labor, on the flooring material, and on the plumbing work, and is it transferable?
- How do you handle subfloor / joist damage or slab cracks if you find them during demo?
- If the home is on post-tension slab (newer Circle C / Avery / Steiner / Brushy Creek / Wolf Ranch / Belterra subdivisions), how do you map rebar before any slab cut?
- What's the realistic timeline, start to finish, and how many crews work the job?
- Do you protect the rest of the house during demo (floor covering, dust containment)?
- Who's my point of contact for day-to-day questions?
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Two to three is the sweet spot for most Greater Austin flooring installations. One quote isn't enough to know if the price and scope are reasonable; more than three usually slows the decision without adding clarity. Make sure every quote covers the same scope so you're comparing apples to apples, that's the single biggest reason flooring installation quotes look wildly different.
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