for my first ever flat, i decided to really make it perfect.
1. quality
the original floor of my (very old) flat was wonky and uneven. vasile explained to me that the floorboards need to be nailed down, and that they use a special staple system which is hardly heard of here in the uk. it creates less noise to install, prevents creaking, and is generally more durable than the typical nails used in the industry. as i walk around now, there is no sign of the prior wonkiness, no creaking, and a perfectly smooth finish.
2. value
while vasile and his brothers were charging me more than others who offered the same work, it was possible to reason with him and negotiate where necessary. i had issues making payment due to an unfortunate incident of bank fraud on my account, yet vasile continued to work, trusting that i would pay him when i can.
3. interactions
while vasile is the conversational salesman and face of the company, i often joke that his brothers are really the nice guys! they kept me and each other laughing the whole day, despite the tiring work that they had to do. for example, there wasnt a loading bay near my flat, so the brothers had to carry all of the heavy materials a long distance but still greeted me with a pleasant disposition.
these young men are ideal for high end, high quality requests. if you're looking for a cheap quick fix option, look elsewhere. if you want your floor to look delicious enough to eat, these are the guys for you!