Subfloor repair planning: Questions to Ask Your Contractor

Questions about existing conditions

“Will you locate soft spots, squeaks, moisture damage, and affected joist spans before finalizing the scope?” Ask what will be measured, photographed, or opened for verification and which assumptions remain provisional.

Questions about the proposed method

“How will you determine whether patching, panel replacement, or framing repair is needed?” Request an explanation of the assembly, trade responsibilities, material choices, and what will be inspected before work is covered.

Questions about disruption and inspection

“What is the sequence for correct the moisture source and secure panels before installing finish flooring?” Ask about access, temporary shutdowns, material delivery, protection, inspection scheduling, and cleanup.

Questions to ask before signing

“What happens if hidden conditions change the scope?” Covering a weak or wet subfloor with new flooring hides the problem. Confirm who approves changes, how pricing is documented, and what workmanship warranty and exclusions apply.

Local project considerations

For an occupied home, discuss room access, dust isolation, protection of belongings, household routines, and the timing of any water or power interruption. Home Doctor Construction serves Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Clemmons, Advance, Lewisville, Kernersville, and nearby NC Triad communities. Actual requirements and pricing depend on the property and agreed scope.

Before requesting a proposal

Share photographs, approximate dimensions, the desired finished result, and any known defects. For subfloor repair planning, explicitly mention: locate soft spots, squeaks, moisture damage, and affected joist spans; determine whether patching, panel replacement, or framing repair is needed; and correct the moisture source and secure panels before installing finish flooring. Ask the contractor to identify assumptions in writing.

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