Flooring Contractor Needed! Tile, Laminate and Carpet Installers

un Flooring Contractor Needed! Tile, Laminate and Carpet Installers (DFW) compensation: Based on Scope We are looking for: restoration, new construction, rental turns, and investor-grade rehab work. Independent Operators please apply! Work will include occupied and vacant properties, full restoration and new construction projects. Must be able to maintain consistent quality across multiple types of flooring installation. We purchase the material! The ideal contractor profile for your company should include: * Tile installation * Laminate flooring * Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP/LVT) * Carpet replacement (optional but preferred) * Punch-out and repair capability * Fast turn times for rentals * Crew capacity for multiple simultaneous jobs * Ability to work with investors, PMs, and superintendents * Material sourcing relationships * Insurance + W9 + compliance documentation For your business model, I would structure the hiring process like a professional GC/vendor onboarding system. Minimum required: * Tile floors * Tile showers/tubs * Laminate * Vinyl plank * Baseboards/trim * Floor prep * Demo/haul off Preferred: * Carpet install * Hardwood repair * Moisture mitigation * Self-leveling * New construction flooring packages Minimum Contractor Requirements Require the following BEFORE first project: Business Documents * LLC or Corporation * W9 * General Liability Insurance * Workers Comp (or waiver) * Driver's License * EIN * References * Portfolio/photos Operational Requirements * Text/email communication * Digital invoicing * Can read scopes and plans * Can estimate by sqft * Has own transportation/tools * Can pull crews quickly * Speaks enough English for PM coordination You want: * speed * consistency * professionalism * accountability * grout color * transition details * baseboard s * demo requirements * cleanup expectations Recommended: * Small mobilization only * Progress payments * Final payment after walkthrough # Best Structure for Your Company Since you operate: * rentals * rehabs * new construction * restoration You should build a: Flooring Vendor Primary contractor: * handles most work * priority scheduling * volume pricing ## Tier 2 Backup Vendor Backup for: * overflow * emergencies * failed schedules Specialized Vendor For: * high-end tile * custom showers * large-format tile * luxury new builds # Recommended Pay Structure ## Rental Properties Use fixed sqft pricing. Example: * Demo: per sqft * LVP install: per sqft * Tile install: per sqft * Baseboards: per linear foot This keeps budgeting predictable. Restoration/New Construction Use: * detailed bid * draw schedule * milestone payments # Questions to Ask During Interview ## Experience * How many crews do you have? * How many jobs can you run simultaneously? * Have you worked with investors/property managers? * Can you handle occupied rentals? * Do you install flooring in new construction? Scheduling * Average turn time on 1,500 sqft? * How fast can you mobilize? * Weekend availability? * Emergency repairs? ## Quality * Who handles punch lists? * Warranty policy? * How do you handle cracked tile callbacks? * How do you prep uneven subfloors? Communication * Do you use text/email? * Can you send progress photos? * Who is project lead? What Your Agreement Should Include We will complete: 1. Independent Contractor Agreement 2. Scope of Work Template 3. Pricing Sheet 4. Change Order Form 5. Vendor Packet 6. Warranty Standards 7. Draw/Payment Schedule 8. Lien Release Form post id: ... [ ]