How to Choose the Right Epoxy Flooring Contractor

First and foremost, you need to have an idea of what you want. Is this set in stone? No. But a general idea of what you have in mind for your new floor can be the deciding factor when choosing an epoxy flooring contractor.

At least knowing what style of epoxy you want can be a huge help, such as standard epoxy, metallic epoxy, or decorative flake epoxy flooring. After you know what type of epoxy, it can also benefit you to start thinking about if you want a solid color or patterns, and if so, what kind of design.

Now that you have a general idea of what you’re looking for, it’s time to start researching. A great place to start is a simple search for epoxy flooring contractors near me. This should obviously net a lot of results. This is where the real research begins.

The first thing to check for is what contractors actually have a website instead of just a contact page on google. When your contractor has a website, you’ll be able to learn much more in less time.

Check out your potential contractors’ websites and try to narrow the list down some more. Rule out any contractors that don’t offer the type of epoxy you’re looking for.

Now that you’ve narrowed the list of potentials down, it’s time to check out credentials and insurance policies. You want a contractor that is fully licensed in your state to perform this type of work. An unlicensed contractor is likely not a professional and could do more harm than good should you hire that person.

Look for anything mentioning their insurance as well. Any reputable contractor is going to have insurance for their business. This is going to protect you and the contractor if anything were to go wrong during the install. Let’s face it, accidents can happen no matter how experienced you are. That’s why insurance exists in the first place.

If you can’t find anything on the site about licensing and insurance, check out their contact info and give them a call! This way, you can ask these questions and get an answer straight away.

The next thing to check online or over the phone is the potential contractor’s experience. Find out how long they’ve been in business and how many years of experience the contractor his or herself has.

Keep in mind, an epoxy flooring company doesn’t have to be in business for 20 years to be a good fit. A new company can always be an excellent choice! Remember, you’re more interested in the individual experience of the contractor and their employees.

An experienced contractor will have the skills and knowledge to install the highest quality epoxy floor for your home or business.

Another factor you can check online is the contractor’s reputation. Check with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to see if they’re listed and have positive feedback. You can also check with your state’s consumer protection agency.

Be sure to check out reviews on your potential epoxy flooring contractor’s website and search engines like Google. Read the positive and the negative reviews to get a good feel for how this company treats customers.

If you’re dissatisfied with the reviews you found, maybe they seemed “off” or unauthentic, you should ask the contractor for references or a work portfolio.

If you’re working with an experienced, reputable contractor, they will have no problem showing you some photos of their work or giving you a list of clients that you can contact for their opinion of the contractor.

Call some of the clients you were given and get some feedback on the contractor. If they’re good, you should hear some good news!

Now that you’ve decided what you want, researched local contractors, checked for licensing and insurance, reviewed their experience, examined reviews, and asked for references, your list should be narrowed down to one or two companies. The only thing left to do now is pick one! We wish you the best of luck finding the right epoxy flooring contractor for you!