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About
I have been in the tile business for over 20 years. I have a BA degree in Creative Arts, and a background in tile manufacturing. I am a perfectionist and love what I do. I am experienced in installation and custom patterns, grout colors and stains. The services I offer are design, installation and restoration. In my restoration work I offer different types of sealers and gloss levels.
Overview
Hired 9 times
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1 employee
28 years in business
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash and Check.
Services offered
Install type
Tile
Carpet
Property type
Residential
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Allison G.
Nov 19, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Andrea and her assistant, Bob, did a beautiful job installing a tile floor in our half bath/laundry room. She was very thorough and carefully prepared the surface before tiling, even though that meant an extra trip or two. We will definitely call Andrea for our next tiling project.
Details: Bathroom • Floor • 25 - 50 sq ft • Wood • Ceramic • Yes, I already have the tiles
Tile Installation and Replacement
Tara M.
May 17, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Andrea knows her tile and she wants to make sure you are 100% happy. Her attention to detail is really great. My shower surround look like new!
Highly recommend for all your tile needs!
Details: Wall • Bathtub or shower • Ceramic tile • Seal grout • Polish tile • Less than 250 sq ft
Tile and Grout Cleaning
Steve D.
Oct 17, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Andrea did an outstanding job with my shower surround. There was bare wall that looked terrible and she was able to fill this space with beautiful tile and she went above and beyond to fix a few other things. She is very professional and responsive which is a great combo when you need something taken care of! I would highly recommend Andrea and I will be going back to her for future projects!
Details: Bathroom • Tub / Shower enclosure • 25 - 50 sq ft • No existing material (e.g., tile, carpet) needs to be removed • Drywall • No; I need the contractor to buy the tiles for me
Tile Installation and Replacement
Diana P.
Aug 18, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Andrea came to my 1800’s loft in Amesbury- refurbished mill building - cleaned my bathroom tile and grout down to the original factory finish and recaulked the tub 🛀 Andrea taught me about my black granite and it’s care and I recommend her HIGHLY - she knows her TILES! And granite ... I’d attach photos but my phone camera isn’t working but I’ll send some to her and she can post them or send them to you ... use her like he abd you’ll be thrilled with the outcome 👍
Details: 1 bedroom • 2 bathrooms • 1,000 - 1,500 sq ft • Move out cleaning • Fridge cleaning • Oven cleaning • Interior window cleaning • No, I don't have a cat or dog • Every 2 weeks
House Cleaning
Joanna K.
Aug 26, 2018
Andrea is an artist with tile. She knows tile like no other installer I've seen. Her evaluation of a problem is thoughtful, well considered, takes into account the risks of what complications may lie under the tile, as well as how to address them. In short, she's an expert.
I've used Andrea's skills twice, and with excellent results. In my prior house, shower walls had been sloppily tiled during the initial installation, and I called Andrea to fix the problem. She did a fantastic job; so recently in my 2nd home, I called her again to help with a shower floor. The new home had a standing shower that had not been graded to drain water, and quotes from other tile companies had wanted to replace the *entire* shower (suuure, even though it was only the floor that needed work). Andrea's skills were instrumental in helping retain the walls and only address the actual problem. She and her team carefully removed the old tile floor, regraded the cement, and retiled to beautifully match the coloring in the wall tile. I no longer need a push broom to drain my shower, and it looks and feels great to stand on. Not slippery, well drained, and everything I could have asked for. Definitely will call Andrea again for all my tiling needs.
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Andrea Ames
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
In order to give pricing, I need the size of the tile (length and width), the thickness and the amount of sq ft in the area which is obtained by measuring the length X the width. This is where pictures or having a sample of the real tile helps. For example, setting a mosaic is a different price that regular tile because it is much more intricate,
and takes longer.I also, need to know if there is a rip out or what the existing substrate is so I can determine whether to set directly over it, skim or add a substrate. Pictures are helpful but the above info is vital. This is because I need to determine the scope of the work before setting a price which will be fair to both of us.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
A good understanding of the scope of the work which includes communication and mutual trust, a thorough understanding of the design parameters, some pictures or drawings or tile samples; Hours the jobsite is available, a schedule for the work, formal contract and payment schedule. Also includes a discussion of optional sealer and the benefits of different types,
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
BA Bradford College 1986 Creative Arts Magna Cum Laude
