A kitchen install in Portland taught me to always check the floor first

I was putting in a set of custom base cabinets for a remodel last fall. The homeowner said the floor was level, so I didn't double-check. Got the first cabinet in and it rocked like a rocking horse. Grabbed my level and found a 3/4 inch dip over 4 feet. Had to pull everything out and start over with shims, which added a full day to the job. My old boss used to say 'trust but verify' and I finally get it. How do you guys handle surprise floor issues without losing your whole schedule?

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oliver_ward144mo ago

Man I learned that lesson the hard way doing my own kitchen last year, level floors are a myth.

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patel.daniel5mo ago

My uncle's crew budgets an extra half day for floor prep on every job now.

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river1905mo ago

My last tile job needed two full days just for leveling... that extra half day sounds like a lifesaver.

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