Harwood Flooring and/or Carpeting Installation

[rainbow-spork.livejournal.com]

Has anyone out there had hardwood floors installed? What about carpeting? Can you recommend anyone good for either task?

I've poked around on Angie's List a bit, but I'm looking for further recommendations. I'm brand new to this whole homeowner thing (in fact, I don't even own it yet), so I'll also take advice on how to go about finding tradespeople in general.

Comments

[rainbow-spork.livejournal.com]

Sadly, I know that's not the case.... It's 1960's brick building, and I have beat-up carpet over concrete. =) Thanks for the suggestion, though! That's would've been an awesome thing to discover.

[heliograph.livejournal.com]

You could take a trip to Home Depot and ask 'em what was involved. They also hook you up with contractors to do the installation. If nothing else that would help you get a quote (you always want at least a couple).

If you're building on top of concrete you're going to need a sub-floor and then the hardwood floor or carpet. You're going to want to replace the old subflooring (which it sounds like you're on top of already). If you can, you really want to have the work done before you move in.

[derekp.livejournal.com]

I don't have any personal experience with this, but know many people who have been burned by Home Depot sub contractors.