Portofino, I did get a high quality job. Better than what I have observed in the East area. We (wife and I) had finish work done for an investment property to include tiles, plumbing, electrical, woodwork, windows, and blah,blah,blah. The person we contracted was the original engineer of the construction, the house was purchased unfinished, the original owner had no interest to complete the project for whatever his reason, his loss our gain.
We had visited with various engineers and specialty contractors requesting estimates to perform finish work to the property. After reviewing all the estimates and taking time to look at some of their previous works we decided on the original. We are paying somewhat above the standard, we believe. However, we have received much better than average, if not excellent, quality and workmanship due to the diligence and whole project oversight of the engineer.
The tile, Italian, was purchased in Hiquey. The workmanship is great. The floors are level and the walls true and square.
Portofino, Good Luck!!! Regards, PJT