Walkthrough Before We Start
A walkthrough of your Washington Heights property should specify the flooring limits, storage area and delivery path. Record what will remain before ordering the floorboards.
A walkthrough of your Washington Heights property should specify the flooring limits, storage area and delivery path. Record what will remain before ordering the floorboards.
Confirm the installer's licensing and insurance details with your Washington Heights proposal. Identify who is responsible for fitting.
Measure the Washington Heights rooms again before ordering wood. Closets, doorway recesses and pattern cuts belong in the amount calculation.
Request the one-year workmanship warranty in writing. For your Washington Heights hardwood, separate the labor coverage from the manufacturer's terms.

Straight runs can align an Washington Heights room with its hallway. Establish the starting line and orientation.

Herringbone calls for units set on a clear axis. Evaluate borders in your Washington Heights room before you order.

Chevron ends form a continuous V. In Washington Heights, check the room center and border cuts before layout approval.

For diagonal hardwood, mark the angle on your Washington Heights plan and calculate your extra edge cuts before you buy wood.

Checkerboard parquet calls for square modules and a balanced border. View the grid on your Washington Heights plan.

Basket weave has a repeating group of wood pieces. Evaluate its scale with your Washington Heights room sizes and doorways.



The subfloor and moisture conditions help determine which construction will work. Bring the product specifications so the fastening method can be checked. For a property near West 181st Street, include a photo from the doorway.
We measure the existing base and the wood as needed. The readings and the manufacturer’s instructions guide when boards can be installed. Point out where a prewar apartment hall meets the surrounding floor.
We review the longest sightline and adjoining floors before setting the first row. Existing transitions can change where it makes sense to start. Bring the details about an elevator reservation for the delivery to the Washington Heights estimate.
The construction of the plank and the supporting surface determine how it can be attached. Your estimate should identify the proposed method. Near Fort Tryon Park, show the estimator a prewar apartment hall.
Measure the new surface against the doors and the floor that stays. The height difference determines the trim and whether a door needs adjustment. Mention an elevator reservation for the delivery when you schedule a visit in Washington Heights.
Show which rooms must stay usable. We can separate removal, floor preparation and installation in the estimate. For a property near West 181st Street, include a photo from the doorway.
Unfinished wood can be sampled with the stain and topcoat before the full room is finished. Prefinished boards can be compared in place before ordering. Point out where a prewar apartment hall meets the surrounding floor.
Material delivery, the condition of the base and access to the rooms affect when the crew can start. Ask about the sequence at the estimate. Bring the details about an elevator reservation for the delivery to the Washington Heights estimate.