Troy homes and this kind of project
Our first visit for a tile project in Troy is spent on floor deflection, the existing substrate and any moisture behind current tile, which tells us how a historic center ringed by 1990s-and-later subdivisions were put together.
The housing stock here: a historic center, 1990s to current subdivisions, and rural property surrounding town.
Tile set directly on plywood or OSB is why so many floors of this period cracked.
What we find inside Troy homes
Builder-grade kitchens and baths from the early 2000s are due. Layouts are straightforward and respond well to new cabinetry, tops and flooring.
Nail pops, truss-uplift cracks, flat builder paint, hollow-core doors and narrow trim: the interiors of Troy's boom-era homes are sound but plain. Paint, flooring and millwork upgrades go a long way.
What is included
On Troy projects we approve the layout with you before setting, including where cuts fall, how patterns center on focal points and how the tile meets neighboring floors.
We take on tile project work across Troy, from historic Main Street to subdivisions along Highway 47 and Highway 61.
What we watch for
Builder tile in Troy 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.
Site logistics matter: Troy has subdivision lots that often back to open fields, so we agree with you where tile setters will park, store material and carry out debris.
Permits and approvals in Troy
The City of Troy or Lincoln County is where we file for a tile project in Troy, and the job will see no permit for tile alone.
Interior work like this normally does not involve subdivision covenants, though dumpsters and working hours sometimes do, and we check.
Schedule and getting to you
Plan on one day to two weeks of site work for a tile project in Troy, once permits and materials are in hand.
Troy is straight north on Highway 61, a little over twenty minutes 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 Troy; they are here so you can judge the standard of finish before we meet.
What moves the price in Troy
We price tile installation in Troy from a site visit, not a square-foot figure. These are the items that change the number.
- Demolition of existing tile, which is dusty and slow.
- Tile size and material. Large-format and natural stone cost more to install.
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 Troy page.
Tile Installation in Troy: common questions
How long does a tile project take in Troy?
A backsplash takes one to two days. In Troy, permit review by the City of Troy or Lincoln County and material lead times affect the start date more than our calendar does.
Who will be working in my Troy 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 the City of Troy or Lincoln County requires them.
Can I have heated floors?
Yes. Electric heat cable or mat is embedded under the tile with a floor-sensing thermostat. It works best as comfort heat in baths, kitchens and basements.