Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Greater Charleston Flooring installer

Most bad remodel experiences trace back to questions that weren't asked during the sales visit. This is the short list worth running through before you sign anything in Greater Charleston or the South Carolina Lowcountry.

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Scope, license, and pricing

Make sure every quote includes the same line items and that the plumber and contractor are licensed in South Carolina.

  • Is the South Carolina LLR plumbing contractor license current?
  • Is the South Carolina LLR residential builder / specialty contractor license current?
  • Is the company named on the contract the licensed entity?
  • Is subfloor, joist, or slab repair included if needed, or a change order?
  • Is subfloor or structural repair included if needed, or is it a change order?
  • Is the City of Charleston / North Charleston / Mount Pleasant / Summerville / Goose Creek / Hanahan / Moncks Corner / Charleston / Berkeley / Dorchester county permit cost included?
  • Is Charleston Board of Architectural Review (BAR) review handled by the contractor for peninsula and historic-district work?
  • Is barrier-island flood-elevation, salt-air-rated material selection, and hurricane code handled for Folly Beach, Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms, Kiawah, and Seabrook?
  • Is haul-away and disposal included?
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Frequently asked questions

Is it rude to ask for the APR in writing?+

No. Reputable installers expect it. If a company refuses to put financing terms in writing, that's the answer.

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