Hi,

My wife and I just buy a house in San Diego, and we are first time home owner, so we know little about home improvement, such as flooring -- hardwood floor and ceramic tile. Can anybody recommend some good contractors?

BTW: Can we save money by buying materials and hiring professionals both from HomeDepot?

Home depot subs out their work to another company who pays a fraction of what they bill the customer to the actual installer.
Better to hire an installer direct.
Go to some of the tile supply stores where installers buy their materials like Dal tile and others and they usually have a board with cards on it and could recommend some knowledgeable contractors who would be happy to help you.

Some of HD materials are good quality and others are not.
Best thing is to look around at a variety of places before you actually buy anything.

Originally Posted by Alberta Stone

Home depot subs out their work to another company who pays a fraction of what they bill the customer to the actual installer.
Better to hire an installer direct.
Go to some of the tile supply stores where installers buy their materials like Dal tile and others and they usually have a board with cards on it and could recommend some knowledgeable contractors who would be happy to help you.

Some of HD materials are good quality and others are not.
Best thing is to look around at a variety of places before you actually buy anything.

The last time I was in the US I had a good look round a couple of Home Depots We have a similar thing here in the UK its called B & Q

Kev

Yes, Welcome to the US, now make friends with a good General Contractor or Design Center. They should be happy to recommend to you, a trustworthy Tile and Stone Contractor/Flooring.

As a Tile & Stone professional, I prefer to work directly with the Homeowner. The less people (businesses) involved, the better success and efficient cost of the project. However, make sure to ask for a portfolio (photos of past and recent projects) Three references and such, go a long way.

Best of Luck.

Randy MySpace.com - LOFTHOUSE STONE - 28 - Male - Van, Texas - www.myspace.com/moonstruckmosaics

Hello

We are based in the uk but have taken a few overseas jobs before if you interested. Our website is www.randstilingsolutions.co.uk

All we would really need our side is

The messurements of the area to be tiled.
The size of the tiles.
Walls/Floors.

And a picture via email if possible then we could go from there.

R & S Tiling Solutions.

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