Construction contractors should be licensed in your state; licensing requirements for demolition companies vary by state. Search for complaints with the Better Business Bureau . A written contract should include a detailed outline of the work to be done, start and finish dates, and a payment schedule.
Most refinishing companies in Westchester County will charge between $2 and $3.50 per square foot for basic sanding and refinishing of oak. If itâs natural, it will be towards the lower side, and with a stain it will cost a bit more (often an extra .50 or so).
1 The cost of refinishing an average 15x15 (225 square feet) room is $340 to $900, costing anywhere from $1.50 to $4.00 per square foot.  Quality of previous finish: The finish that is currently on the hardwood floors can be a major factor in the work required to refinish or recoat the floors. A project originally imagined as a recoating project only can become a more involved refinishing project if the coating currently on them is low quality.