Harvester homes and this kind of project
Our first visit for a tile project in Harvester is spent on floor deflection, the existing substrate and any moisture behind current tile, which tells us how 1970s to 1990s ranches and two-stories were put together.
The housing stock here: 1970s to 1990s ranches and two-stories in established subdivisions, with some newer infill.
Tile set directly on plywood or OSB is why so many floors of this period cracked.
What we find inside Harvester homes
Closed kitchens with soffits, fluorescent box lighting and peninsula layouts are common. Removing soffits and opening a wall changes these homes a great deal.
Nail pops, truss-uplift cracks, flat builder paint, hollow-core doors and narrow trim: the interiors of Harvester's boom-era homes are sound but plain. Paint, flooring and millwork upgrades go a long way.
What is included
Our Harvester tile scope includes demolition, subfloor stiffening, backer board, uncoupling or waterproofing membranes, heated floor systems, layout, setting, grouting, flexible sealant joints and sealing of natural stone.
We take on tile project work across Harvester, from neighborhoods along Harvester Road and Caulks Hill Road to the Highway 94 and Jungermann Road area.
What we watch for
Builder tile in Harvester homes was frequently set directly on plywood or a single layer of OSB with no membrane. When we remove it, we rebuild the assembly correctly.
Working on leafy, established subdivision lots, as we do in Harvester, we plan access for tile setters before the first delivery arrives.
Permits and approvals in Harvester
For a tile project at a Harvester address, the paperwork goes to St. Charles County, because Harvester is unincorporated. Expect no permit for tile alone.
Interior work like this normally does not involve subdivision trustees in some neighborhoods, though dumpsters and working hours sometimes do, and we check.
Schedule and getting to you
On site, a tile project in Harvester generally runs one day to two weeks.
Harvester is a little under half an hour by I-70 or Highway 364 from our Wentzville base. We plan crew days and deliveries around that drive so you get full working days on site.
What our tile installation looks like
Photographs from jobs we have built. We do not label photographs by town, so these may or may not be near Harvester; they are here so you can judge the standard of finish before we meet.
What moves the price in Harvester
We price tile installation in Harvester from a site visit, not a square-foot figure. These are the items that change the number.
- Pattern: herringbone and mosaics are slower than a straight lay.
- Substrate correction and waterproofing.
More detail
Our step-by-step method for this work, and the factors that move its price, are laid out on the main tile installation page. More about the area is on our Harvester page.
Tile Installation in Harvester: common questions
How long does a tile project take in Harvester?
A backsplash takes one to two days. In Harvester, permit review by St. Charles County, because Harvester is unincorporated and material lead times affect the start date more than our calendar does.
Who will be working in my Harvester home during a tile project?
Tile setters, scheduled and supervised by one Henry Hill project lead who is your single point of contact. Licensed trades are used wherever St. Charles County, because Harvester is unincorporated requires them.
Porcelain or ceramic?
Porcelain for floors and wet areas. It is denser and absorbs less water. Ceramic is fine for walls and backsplashes.
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