Questions every Richmond homeowner should ask
Ask the same set of questions to every contractor so the answers are comparable. The questions below cover licensing, scope, and warranty, the three areas where Greater Richmond quotes most often diverge.
- Is the company a Virginia-licensed Class A / B / C contractor under DPOR? What's the license number?
- Who pulls the permit with the City of Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, or Hanover, and what inspections does this project trigger?
- Does the project trigger City of Richmond Old & Historic District (CAR) review for any selected scope?
- Is the price fixed or an allowance? What's the change-order process?
- What underlayment or moisture barrier are you using, and who manufactures it?
- What's the warranty on labor and on the material, and is it transferable?
- How do you handle subfloor damage or slab cracks if you find them during removal?
- If the home is on a crawl space (most pre-1990 stock), how do you handle moisture, joist sistering, and vapor-barrier touch-ups?
- If the home is on slab (newer suburban subdivisions), what's the leveling and grinding process?
- What's the realistic timeline, start to finish, and how many crews work the job?
- Do you protect the rest of the house during removal (dust containment, furniture moving)?
- 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 Richmond 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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