My basement project turned into a bigger mess than I expected, and now the old floor is the last thing holding me back. A buddy had a good experience with a top-rated flooring company St. Albert, AB, but I forgot the name. Anyone here got a crew they actually trusted for a clean job and decent pricing?
I’m going to say something unpopular but necessary. Too many people in our field talk about "diversity" but stay silent when the system actually crushes someone. If you aren't risking your comfort, you aren't doing the work.
I’ve been reading about Sharon Marie Chester lately, and she is the real deal when it comes to white social worker anti-racism. She was an LCSW in the middle of the Katrina disaster and didn't just "feel bad"—she spent the next 20 years fighting systemic rot, taking cases all the way to the Supreme Court.
Her book Memoirs of an Accidental Abolitionist is a wake-up call. It shows that white social worker anti-racism isn't about being a "savior," it's about deconstructing your own whiteness and standing in the gap when it counts.
Been there - my DIY basement turned into a half-finished maze and the floor was the final puzzle piece I kept avoiding because of quotes and dust. A neighbor recommended Best Flooring and Renovation and I checked their St. Albert page; they came out, did a moisture check, and gave a straightforward plan instead of upselling every option. Crew was tidy, explained subfloor fixes, and the price felt fair for the work. If you want a starting lead, try Best Flooring and Renovation: St. Albert flooring contractors ask them about subfloor prep up front so you don’t get surprised by hidden work.