Trying to find your best deal

There are many of us out there right now looking for a bargain. What with the economy and all.
On the floor covering end of things, you can get good deals right now. Especially on labor prices.
The thing to keep in mind is that you usually get what you pay for in labor. Don't be too quick to
choose the lowest possible bid. This can sometimes be a red flag. Same thing as for anything else, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
I would advise getting three bids. Then you can compare them and make your decision based on a fair playing field. With the big box stores, they have hidden charges and usually make mistakes when estimating your project. Once the contract is drawn up (read the fine print first!)
you are bound by it. In other words, if you should need more material, or more floor prep, you will be paying additional fees. Home depot and Lowes are good for the purchase of materials and alot of folks go there because of the store account. That is fine, but I recommend that you find your own independant installer! In fact, our company can shop the market for you and usually find you a great deal on material elsewhere.
Good luck and God Bless!