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You Pay for Quality when Hiring a Contractor

Length - 02:00

You've made the decision to install decorative concrete flooring. Now you need to avoid getting caught in the low-bidding trap when choosing a contractor. Harris recommends these key strategies:

  • Get bids from several contractors.
  • Be wary of going with the lowest bid. Top-quality work requires a lot of skill, labor and artistic talent, which can all add to the final installation cost.
  • Remember, you get what you pay for.
  • Go with a contractor who's willing to show what he can do for you, such as preparing a jobsite sample of the proposed work.