Walkthrough Before We Start
Near East Tremont Avenue, compare the floorboard width under the light in your East Tremont rooms. Include the neighboring space when you take pictures.
Near East Tremont Avenue, compare the floorboard width under the light in your East Tremont rooms. Include the neighboring space when you take pictures.
Near East Tremont Avenue, inspect the subfloor for movement ahead of choosing the hardwood assembly. Keep a record of any prior work on the floor.
Near East Tremont Avenue, measure the floors and any retained stone or tile before deciding on a transition. Measure the opening with the door in place.
In East Tremont, look at the written installation coverage with the scope and product requirements.

Near East 180th Street, straight rows follow a clear wall line and keep the cuts at the edges orderly.

Herringbone sets rectangular boards in a zigzag. Measure the border before laying it.

Chevron boards meet at angled ends. Check the centerline before fitting the points.

In East Tremont, diagonal boards cross the room at an angle. Plan the wall cuts before the first row.

In East Tremont, checkerboard parquet turns neighboring wood squares in alternating directions.

Basket weave groups narrow wood strips into blocks that alternate direction. Mark the areas to retain.



Start with the subfloor and a door clearance. Bring a photo of the floor edge to help the estimator see what the installation will meet.
Point out a hallway needed for daily access in the photos you send. Bring a photo of the floor edge to help the estimator see what the installation will meet.
Ask how the installer will handle board direction and fastening. The layout establishes where board ends, thresholds and room breaks will fall.
Point out the casing and baseboards you intend to retain. The proposal can describe how the new flooring will meet those pieces.
Have us inspect the surrounding boards and available matching stock. A contained damaged area may support a smaller scope.
Send a room sketch, the property address and photos of connected floors. Include steps or narrow doors on the delivery route.
Check the base and floor height on each side first. A transition may make sense if the structure or room levels change.
Compare the hallway axis with the openings to adjoining rooms. The underlying support and selected product also matter.