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A big “Thank you!” to Speers Flooring for coming a little out of their boundary to install my hardwood floor for me. We have had different hardwood flooring done (at different homes) by two other different companies before and this has to be, by far, the best result. Andre, the head installer, and his crew were courteous, fast, and were willing to spend the extra time to answer any questions that I had. The entire process, from start to finish, was smooth. In the beginning, I had done my research and like most people, was looking for something that was on sale. I had found Speers through the internet and decided to check them out. Why not? There were good reviews. Greg, the flooring consultant, gave me the different options and educated me on the science of real wood and engineered wood. He was patient and after I left to do some more research, correspondence through email and phone calls with him was quick. Here was my situation: I was moving into a new home. Depending on your situation, you may want something different, but I choose Greg’s recommendation: engineered wood VINTAGE RED OAK NATURAL SOLID SAWN 3/4” x 4”. Why? It wasn’t on sale and it really is quite expensive. What made me go with this? It was because I wanted something that is more resistant to moisture and therefore more stable, something that was beautiful and something that wouldn’t dent. I hate dents and this stuff is strong. In my other homes, dropping a coin would sometimes dent the floor. The adage, “you get what you pay for,” really applies in the case of flooring. You’ll live with this for a long time so make sure you get something you like. The area I needed to get done was just over 1150 sq ft. It took four days. Originally, I was told 5 days, but the guys finished a day early. Some good advice that Andre gave: try to cover up important things with a plastic cover…wood dust gets everywhere. I went to Canadian Tire and got plastic sheets and pretty much tried to cover up as much as I could. It helped, but expect your home to get a bit dusty after things are finished. Also, expect a few dings and marks on the walls. The guys were careful, but moving big pieces of wood around, carrying tools, etc., there’s bound for some small accidents to happen. And now I sit here, typing away, and looking down at my floor, and thinking, “What a beautiful house I have.” Thanks, Speers! I’ll be sure to pass your name on to anyone who wishes to get their floors done.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $11,000.00