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Empire Today has provided carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl and tile flooring to more than 3 million customers since 1959. The company brings hundreds of samples to your doorstep, and a sales representative helps you choose a floor, takes room measurements and provides an all-inclusive price estimate. Professional installers can install in-stock styles as soon as the next day. The company offers competitive prices and comprehensive warranties.
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Reviewed May 12, 2022
The person that came to the house to show us the products was really super nice and he knew a lot of information. He knew what he was talking about. He had been doing it for a while. The carpet selection choices were really, really good. The price of the flooring we were considering for the basement was way out of what we were hoping to spend. So we didn't end up going that route. But we had the carpet installed in the master bedroom and the installers were good. They were in and out and they were careful about the surroundings and moving the furniture that we had there and putting it back. They also cleaned up everything really well. I really like the carpet. It's a huge improvement.
Reviewed May 11, 2022
Their salesperson was very knowledgeable. So I had a really good experience with the salesperson. We had the flooring installed everywhere except two bedrooms. Everything about the installation was fairly perfect. There was a little hiccup in some demolition, but they did their best to make it right. We enjoy the flooring. It was done very well.
Reviewed May 10, 2022
I called Empire, and by the next day, I had an appointment, luckily, for someone to come and do the estimate. By the following day, I had started the floor. It was so quick. Everything took me five days, which was really unbelievable. The installation was about three days. The crew that I got was really great and knew what they were doing. I would definitely recommend Empire. Not only was the service good, but the work was also done properly. The guys who did it, starting from the person that came out to do the initial estimates, to the workmen who came, went above and beyond to make sure the job was done properly. Even stuff that I didn't know about, they made sure and pointed it out to make sure that the job was done. They didn't take any shortcuts. I really appreciate that.
Reviewed May 9, 2022
Everything went great with Empire. I take care of an elderly man in the retirement park where I live and he needed his floors done, so I got ahold of Empire. He did ceramic tile in the living room area, the first time. The second time, he had laminate flooring put in the bedroom. The experience with the sales reps went smoothly. The first time, we had a gentleman. The second time, we had a woman. They were professional. We knew what we wanted, so it didn't take a whole lot of time. Brought in their samples, we picked them out, and they were gone. The first time, the installers had to come back the next day. It was a larger job for the ceramic tile. But they were in and out quickly. A little bit hard to understand, ‘cause they're not American, but they were professional. The flooring is very nice. We're very pleased with it. With the ceramic tile, you got to deal with grout and it's very level and nice. They did a great job.
Reviewed May 8, 2022
I had laminate installed in the living room. The experience with Empire was very good. Everything was great. I like the efficiency, the professionalism and the time that it took in a small amount of timeframe. The product is also very nice.
Reviewed May 7, 2022
I like the Empire salesman and his detail of how the installation would go and the warranty, too. I’m very happy with the products and the installation. It went very well. We had three of the best installers I've ever seen. They took their time on the molding and on their cuts. They didn't waste a lot of products. They were very clean and polite. It was an excellent experience and I was expecting horrors. But we were very happily surprised. I purchased the engineered hardwood flooring for the whole house and it's excellent. Cleans well and stays dust-free.
Reviewed May 6, 2022
Everything was great with the carpeting and the flooring that were put in by Empire Today. The service, the timing, the price and the quality were great. We were happy with everything. We were told by Empire, “Yeah, if you commit today, we can be out next week.” These other companies would say, “Well, if you commit today, it could be another three weeks that we put the order in, it'd be three weeks before we get it, and then another two weeks for scheduling.” We weren't willing to commit to something that we didn't even know. We were on a time crunch and wanted to get it done before Christmas last year and Empire definitely helped us get it done well ahead of schedule.
Reviewed May 5, 2022
I had the carpet on our family room taken off and Empire Today installed the new flooring. I kept the tiles on the kitchen and the installers put an edge division between the tile and the new flooring. They said not to step on it for a couple of days, which we did. We let that dry but we still hear cracking when we step on the edges. It's not exactly the panels, because those latch ones with the other ones. At the beginning, we could hear the crack a little, but it's settled already with that flooring. I don't think the edge division is settled all the way and it's been since December. Maybe it needs a bit more glue.
Even sometimes when I'm mopping, some of the corners are not completely closed. We have to be really careful when we're mopping because the lint goes in there. Other than that, I'm really happy and we really love our flooring. It gives a lot of good presentation to our house and it's awesome. We want to keep doing changes in our house because it looks nice.
Reviewed May 5, 2022
Empire Today seemed to be pretty prompt to get you set up pretty quickly. The service people seemed very friendly. I had carpet installed and it went pretty well. The carpet looks pretty nice. Give Empire a call and see what they can do for you. They did pretty good work for me and they were competent.
Reviewed May 4, 2022
Working with Empire was good. The representative was good. We had worked with her previously and she came back, remembered us, and was cordial and respectful. We had carpet installed and the installers were good, too.
Reviewed May 4, 2022
I had Empire do my carpet five years ago. This time, when the salesman came, he had very limited choices. I would have gone for some expensive carpet, but he didn't have it. I needed the carpet, so I took whatever sample he gave me. I cannot complain about the product because it was our choice. However, he provided a timing between 1:00 and 4:00, and the installer said that he had too many jobs to do that day, so he came after 4:00 pm. When a guy comes after three jobs, he's tired and you don't expect him to do a good job. I don't see anything wrong so far, but when you're tired, you take more time.
The installer finished after 8:00 pm, and I've been waiting since 1 o'clock. Why give them so many jobs to do in a day? Empire has to understand that it's not nice to keep a customer waiting. Even they have their four-hour period and if they couldn't come after that period, I could've canceled the order. I'm not completely dissatisfied though. It's not like we don't appreciate their craftmanship or I've put a cross mark on their company. I'm still using the same company, and even now, my son is having carpet installed by them. However, these are things that could be improved on.
Vasantrai, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to see that you did not have a 5 star experience. However, we're glad that you're enjoying the carpet! If you have further questions or concerns, please email us at customersupport@empire-today.com.
Reviewed May 3, 2022
The representative from Empire Today came out and did the measurements. I selected the product and it was installed on the date that was promised. It's good and made my steps look better.
Reviewed May 3, 2022
It was a good experience with Empire. They definitely have a lot to choose from. I purchased carpets. I had originally wanted luxury vinyl on my first floor, but the turnaround time for that was going to be way too long. The salesperson was friendly enough. My carpets weren't installed the day that they were supposed to be. They said that the carpets didn't make it to the truck. So, they came the next day and the guys who installed it were good.
Reviewed May 2, 2022
The Empire salesperson was good to work with. He was knowledgeable and he was very helpful as far as helping me with decisions, prices, etc. That part of things went well. The part that I was unhappy with was the installation crew that came. There was nothing wrong with installation per se as far as their workmanship. I had moved into this new apartment the week before and I left all my furniture in another room in order to have the room empty for the crew to do the carpet work. The salesman originally told me, “That would be great if you could leave it in another room. This way, when they come, they don't have to move any furniture.”
I made it easy for the crew by not having to put my furniture into the rooms that they were supposed to carpet and I left it open for them to come and do the carpeting. I was told that would save a lot of time. In return, the crew would go ahead and put the furniture back. The installation was also done very professionally. But as soon as the crew finished, they ran out. They weren't willing to move the furniture back into the room claiming that they have other jobs to do. I'm really unhappy with the fact that they didn't finish the job properly. I ended up having to hire other people to come after they did the carpeting work and move the furniture back into the room that the Empire crew was supposed to do.
I called up the salesman and he also said that, yes, they were supposed to move the furniture back and to call a certain number for customer service and complain about it. I called up and they took my information. Somebody else called and they apologized. But an apology doesn't repay for the money that I had to spend to hire other people to do the job that the Empire installers did not do. Either they were lazy or they were in a rush to do another job, but that's really not the right way to do business. I’ve used Empire Today in every residential place I had before in the past. This was the third or the fourth time I used them. They're not gonna get my business in the future. I'm a retailer myself and the most important thing in retail is to keep your customers satisfied. If I don't take care of my customers and give them good value, they're not gonna come back to me every week. That's the only way you can stay in business.
Koresh, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to see that you did not have a 5 star experience. If you have further questions or concerns, please email us at customersupport@empire-today.com.
Reviewed May 2, 2022
We purchased a carpet from Empire and had it installed in our main living room and in one of our dens. They did well. At first, we were gonna get a PERGO wood. But then they took it all out and our slab was uneven. It'd cost too much to get a contractor to smooth them out. So, we decided to go to carpet. Empire was great. They told us everything. They were very professional. They cleaned up their mess and did a perfect job. Everything looks great. I like the softness because we got good padding.
Reviewed May 1, 2022
I had some rugs installed in three bedrooms and a walkway by Empire. I also had some hardwood flooring on my stairs and one of my bedroom, which I make an office. Their price was reasonable. Their sales rep was very thorough. The installation didn't happen right away though. I was very disappointed because this was supposed to happen before Christmas and it didn't happen until after the New Year. They didn't have the product. It was a wait in there. I also wanted flooring on a walkway and I couldn't have the flooring done because the floor was uneven. They told me I have to get a contractor to get the floor even before they put the wood flooring for me. So, I had no choice but to put back a rug in that. But that was the only part I was disappointed with.
Reviewed April 30, 2022
We loved our installation. It was great. We had a new rug and new wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedroom, the hallway, and the den and stairs. They brought the wrong color of the rug. So, they had to come back. It was a different team that came back and they banged it out in the day. They did a great job with the least amount of hassle. They made light work of it. They were really professional. I like everything about the flooring from Empire so far.
Reviewed April 29, 2022
Empire Today was great. The salesman came to the house, had the samples and was very professional. It was really easy, and the price was good. They also set it up pretty quickly to come here and do it back in December and the work was done nicely. It was two men that came on a Saturday and worked the whole day. They were neat. I'm very pleased, and I would definitely use them again.
Reviewed April 29, 2022
Everything worked out fine with Empire. The salesman and the installers were good. They were friendly, clean and quick. I have no problem recommending Empire.
Reviewed April 28, 2022
The representatives that Empire has are top-notch but installation is difficult. I've worked with them twice and both teams that I worked with primarily did not speak English. They had extremely poor communication skills as to when they were arriving and how long the procedure is going to take. The first time I worked with them, they said the installation would take a half day and it ended up taking from like 9:00 in the morning until 7:00 or 8:00 at night. I lost an entire day because nobody could explain to me how long it was going to take.
The second time I worked with them, I don't think they had us on their docket for the day. We waited all day for them and they didn't show up till 4:00 in the afternoon and worked until 8 o'clock at night. They completely screwed my entire day because there was no communication. They've got to do something to improve this installation piece. They sell and they have good salespeople and good products but I can't recommend them.
Donna, we regret to hear about your experience and would like to know more. We've located your order and will be in touch with you soon to learn more.
Reviewed April 28, 2022
The Empire salesman and the installers were very good. I had linoleum in the bathroom and carpeting throughout the rest of the house. I was satisfied with what I got for the cost and with the quality of the installation.
Reviewed April 27, 2022
I had carpet installed by Empire Today. The quality of the product was good. The installers were great, too. Everything was fine with my experience.
Reviewed April 27, 2022
We enjoyed working with the Empire and love the flooring. It's exactly what we had selected. The workmanship is very nice. The gentlemen that came in laid the floor. They made the floor look so very beautiful. There's no lifting and all the corners are nicely closed out. There was a slight discrepancy with our financing though. We thought that we were under a longer contract term and we didn't receive our contract until much later. When we received the contract, the contract had us under a shorter payment plan. We had to double up our payments in order to meet the 18-month requirement. That made it a hardship for us. Now, we are paying about $500 a month, which is way out of our budget.
If we would have known that we had an 18-month contract, we may not have went with Empire. But we didn't have a choice because the floor was already installed. We tried to talk with Empire to see if they could talk with the finance company. The finance company was okay if we got a different term, but they needed to get that term agreement from the company. But Empire would not change the contract. They should have given us the contract and let us sign it the day we made the agreement to have them to come in and install the floor.
Deborah, thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We've located your order and will be in touch with you soon to address your concerns.
Reviewed April 26, 2022
This has been one of the worst home improvement projects I have ever had to deal with. If they came at all, two different installation crews either ordered the wrong materials, installed the wrong product, the cord around had to re-installed or is the wrong color. Major portions and it is still not correctly installed after OVER 1 yr. When I call, I cannot get anyone in customer serv. to answer, I will most likely have to file a complaint with the BBB. I am curious to see if this company will live up to the standards of customer satisfaction that it has purported to. If I could give zero stars at this point, I would. I truly hope Empire Today is a quality company that will stand behind its products and people. I would say that this has been a comedy of errors, but I see no comedy in this situation.
Sean, we understand your frustration and the inconvenience this has caused. We will contact you tomorrow to address your concerns.
Reviewed April 26, 2022
Two years ago, they did a good job with a carpeting. I did the kitchen flooring in the last month and they did a good job with that too. The installation was very good and the quality of the product is excellent. They follow through on what they say they're gonna do.
Reviewed April 26, 2022
I had carpet installed in my family room by Empire. I noticed that after we walked across the carpet a couple of times, the padding underneath it split apart. But I couldn't find it right away again. But I think it's just the type of carpet I have and it being installed on the tile. I don't think it had anything to do with the workmanship of the folks. They did a good job and they were quick and clean.
Reviewed April 25, 2022
I had a bedroom carpet installed. So far, it's good. The two gentlemen that came in to install were very good. They took the carpet and put it in and they found that there was black mold on the back of the carpeting, which I would have never known was there. These two gentlemen said, "We can't install this," to which I give Empire a great deal of credit. The next day, they came back with new carpeting and it's been fine.
Reviewed April 25, 2022
When Empire came, they had a great deal. We went with them prior. They did our basement a couple of years ago. We like their work ethic, their prices, and their quality. We had laminate flooring installed most recently. The installation was amazing. They did a hell of a job. It was like a group of four guys, and they got here at 8:30. They were done about five hours later. They crushed it. Overall, Empire is super professional. There's no pressure to buy their product. The salesman was completely fantastic. He came on Tuesday, and on Wednesday morning, the installers showed up and put our flooring. You can't beat that.
Reviewed April 24, 2022
I've gone through them before and I had a good experience so I went back when I was replacing the carpet. The reps were helpful in my decision and the installation went good. I had some hardwood put down first and then the carpeting and it was all within a week. The carpet is coming up a little bit around the transfer strip but the rest of it is going good.
Reviewed April 24, 2022
I like that Empire Today comes to one's house. We had them install carpet on two entire floors, and there were a few odds and ends, but they did a nice job. The carpet met my expectations. They also put things back where they were, the best they could have.
Reviewed April 23, 2022
Two sales reps came, and they were very professional, people-oriented, and did real good service. I had laminate flooring for the entire downstairs, then upstairs is carpeted. The installers came at 9:45 and worked all day for the flooring downstairs. They wanted to stay till 8 o'clock that night, but that wasn't good for me. I told them that they came late. If they had gotten there a little earlier, they would have been able to finish that. It was no problem though. The guy understood and came back the next day. He thought he was gonna be finished in an hour or two, but it ended up being four hours. That, still, was fine. A couple of days later, the carpeting people came and they were able to complete the carpeting in one day. The quality of the work was wonderful, and the installers cleaned up everything outside and inside.
My neighbor next door passed by and saw something going on, but he didn't know what it was. After everything was completed, he texted me, “You were having some work done over at the house?” I said, “Yeah.” I told him what I did, and he said, “Were they expensive?” I didn't wanna say that Empire Today was expensive because I didn't know what he was looking for. I told him, “You’re welcome to look.” They came over, and they were real pleased with it. A week after the install was completed, my nephew passed and I ended up having people into the house. People thought, “This is not the same house that we used to come and hook to. It’s taken on a different look.” It's a good look. The house brightened up and it looks newer.
Reviewed April 23, 2022
Everything was fine with Empire. They put the carpet exactly where it needed to be. I would have appreciated it if they went all the way to the wall but they said they couldn't because the flooring was uneven. But it's fine. Other than that, I would recommend Empire because they came quickly. It was efficient, they didn't make noise, and they cleaned up. It was pretty convenient and their value is great.
Reviewed April 22, 2022
Beware of Empire. Follow these tips before signing ANYTHING. Let my lessons be your advance notice. If you are considering Empire Today, follow this 2 step process before signing or paying anything:
2. Go to Lowes or Home Depot and price out similar product.
What I found was that I was charged ~$13 per square foot of flooring (installed) and Lowes had similar stuff (if not superior) for $2 per square foot. Obviously, Lowes price did not include installation, but no installation would ever be $11.00 a square foot for vinyl or carpet. Let my expensive lesson be a lesson to you. DON’T OVERPAY!
Read more about my terrible experience below: I wish I would have researched this company's reviews before spending almost $8,000 for only 4 small rooms and a small hallway of flooring. We set up a meeting and wanted carpet or laminate flooring. Somehow during the sales process, we were convinced to buy Vinyl flooring instead. I can only guess that Empire and the salesperson were pushing Vinyl because it results in a higher profit margin for the company and/or sales person’s commission because from a quality standpoint, I can tell you that what they sold us was is pretty bad. Nevertheless, we were convinced to buy something other than what we wanted and we were convinced based on a sample that conveniently did not show what the end of the locking mechanism looked like for each board.
I say "conveniently" because the end locking mechanism is so thin that when I finally saw it on delivery day, I immediately knew I did not want this product. Yet, for some reason, Empire decided not to show that portion in the samples. IN other words, Empire arguably concealed the cheapest looking part of the product they sold us by not including it on the sample piece. They try to justify this by arguing that they cannot carry entire boards around for all product. Yet, no one asked them to do that. All I asked that they show the most important part of the samples (the end locking mechanism). This stuff is so bad. It's like walking on a tarp.
Furthermore, instead of showing you arguably the most important part of the material (i.e., the lock that holds it together at the ends), Empire shows you what the middle of the material would look like if you cut it open. Why in the world would someone need to know what the middle looks like and why would they show you the middle instead of the end locking mechanism? One theory is that they do this so that you won't see how cheap looking and fragile the material really looks. Other theories are smoke and mirrors, concealment, disguising, etc.
I spoke with corporate about the issue and, like I said, her answer was more or less just, "well, we cannot carry around entire pieces." But she did not have an answer for why they can’t just carry a small piece that has arguably the most important piece to the material on it for inspection prior to sale. Alas, it is what it is I guess. I now have what I consider overpriced cheap floors that I did not want, all because Empire chose to show me what the material looks like in the middle if someone sliced it in half instead of what holds the front and back of the pieces together.
Alex, we apologize for your experience. If you have further questions or concerns, please send an email to customersupport@empire-today.com with your contact information, and we'll get in touch with you.
Reviewed April 22, 2022
Their installers were amazing. They made the installation so easy for me. I don't like people coming to my home and I felt like I could trust them. They were decent, very nice, and knowledgeable. Also, the quality of the product is good. The only thing was I mistook the price and when I got the bill, it was more than I thought the sales rep quoted me. But they didn't give a receipt. They email it all. I called the company and explained and they said there was nothing that they could do.
Veronica, we regret to hear about your experience and would like to know more. We've located your order and will be in touch with you soon.
Reviewed April 22, 2022
Purchasing was easy, and the carpet installation went fine. Sales guy was good, and the installation crew was nice and courteous. In a few hours, they were done. However, my wife has debated though whether or not to call to have them come back because there's one corner that’s loose. Other than that, it was fine. I was happy. We’re surprised how things increased in price from the last time, but that's normal. The quality was good too.
Reviewed April 21, 2022
I had carpet put in my basement in November and the quality of work done looks good to me.
Reviewed April 21, 2022
I used Empire a couple of years ago. I was happy with them so I purchased again. They made an appointment right away. I had hardwood floors installed in the living room, kitchen and two hallways. The quality is great. The installers were great guys, too.
Reviewed April 20, 2022
The Empire sales rep was very knowledgeable, showed us a lot of different things and he was great. The two guys showed up for installation. I had already taken a lot of the stuff that I could handle out of the room, and then they helped me move the bed in the bureau and they went to town. The knives came out and they started cutting and rolling. It was awesome. I like the color of the new flooring. It looks very clean, crisp and modern. I also love the texture when you walk on it barefoot.
Reviewed April 20, 2022
We’ve used Empire before for the first floor of our house. This time, we’ve purchased carpeting for our second floor and our staircase. The salesperson and the installation were great. The contractors were nice and helpful. We love the flooring. It’s a great quality carpet and padding. But I didn’t expect to spend almost $6,000 on the carpet for 1,200 square feet.
Reviewed April 19, 2022
The Empire salesman was extremely diligent and professional. He gave me a variety of things to look at, different quality, colors, wood, and product. I was very happy with what I chose. They did a very good installation. They worked very hard and did immaculate work. They did two rooms. One room was about 10 by 12 and the other one, a huge closet room. They had to remove a number of things and they did everything. It was spotless when they finished. I was very satisfied with the work. We love the floors. The colors are beautiful and they are wearing well. I have already advised several of my friends that are going to go with a carpet with wood floors to go with Empire.
Reviewed April 19, 2022
The Empire salesman was excellent. He had tons of samples, which I liked because I could put them up against my furniture and see what I was gonna like as far as the coloring went. The service was excellent. When the guys came, they were very professional and hard working. I love the flooring because I had hardwood. I liked that it doesn't scratch. It's so easy to clean and install. I also liked that they put molding down on top of the flooring. I also had used Empire many years ago for my bedrooms for the carpet and I was happy back then. I highly recommend Empire. The pricing was also right.
Reviewed April 18, 2022
We had a quick installation and the installation people were really good because we were moving furniture in the house while they were finishing up. It was all good.
Reviewed April 18, 2022
I had carpet installed from Empire. Had two kinds, textured carpet and one that has a pattern in it. I chose them for three main reasons. One, they had so many install dates available. Even when my project available dates changed, they were able to accommodate me every single time. That's really hard in today's world with so many supply chain issues. Number two, the price was excellent for a very good quality product. It was really good value. Number three was the salesperson. She came to my house and knew exactly what to ask. She had good suggestions. She was very experienced and knowledgeable. All in all, it was a very positive experience all the way.
Installation day was really what I thought it would be. The installer called ahead of time to let me know they were coming, and they showed up when they said they would come. We went over the details. They showed me the order. We looked over the area, and they were ready to get started right away. I got out of the way. I came back a few hours later and everything was done. The quality of the work done was very good. Carpet quality, especially for installation, can vary widely and this held up quite well. It's been a couple of months now since we had it installed and I haven't had any problems with loose threads or any warping or parts coming up. They did a great job.
Reviewed April 17, 2022
They have the best prices for the best quality. The installation has been outstanding. This time, we did our basement re-carpeted with the stairs included. I upgraded to that new improved carpet that's made from plastic. It can't be ruined so, it's perfect for someone who lives in my neighborhood and has kids. I'm so pleased with it. It was a little costly, but it was worth every penny.
Reviewed April 16, 2022
I had my carpet and flooring installed. They were available soon after I ordered them. I thought they were reputable. Empire Today said they had it in stock. The gentleman that came out was very informative. But they had my towers to my entertainment unit put in a bedroom, and they took them out. Until I sat down that night, I didn't notice that the top and the back were not on. Also, there's still a scratch on my flooring and a spot of a foot by 6 inches that looks dirty on my carpet. And my wall unit has never been put together since January. It has been difficult to get ahold of them. I texted, emailed and called. I got nowhere. I have already recommended Empire Today to someone else and they had some issues with them. We live in a 55 and over community where things are going and they could have a good business here, but they are not proving themselves.
Also, their customer service should be better. There were no phone numbers that you could get, except I went online and found one. And they gave me a work order, and I'm up to six work orders now. I had one lady that called and she said, "Oh, they'll be contacting you within a couple of days." They could have called, but I didn't answer it because I didn't know who it was. Other than that, the product is good.
Reviewed April 15, 2022
I liked the Empire salesman better than the person from the other place that came out. I had carpet done in two bedrooms. There were two Spanish-speaking gentlemen that came out for the installation and they were totally awesome. I love the flooring. I wish I had done it a lot sooner. I'm running around barefoot all the time just to walk on the carpet.
Reviewed April 14, 2022
I had a tough time getting ahold of my salesman. He wouldn't answer his phone when I needed him but after I finally talked to him, he took care of the problem. If you get the right person to talk to, you get a good job. I had luxury vinyl installed in the laundry room, the kitchen eating area, the living room, the hall and the entryway. The installation went well. We decided about halfway through to take up some of the carpet we had in the dining room and in the living room and that didn't work as well as it should have. We had some delay in the installation because we couldn't get the additional stuff done until I signed off on the additional work and it took some of the installers’ time away. But we finally got it accomplished.
Reviewed April 13, 2022
The sales rep from Empire Today answered all my questions and was very helpful. We got what I was looking for. I had carpet taken out in my dining room, living room and down the hall, and had what looks like hardwood put in. During installation, the workers were careful with everything and got it done in a reasonable amount of time with the two workers who were here. So, everything went good. Then, we had an issue. They were putting the transition strips and the guy said that the glue that he had wouldn’t hold it. So, the next morning, the owner of the installing company came and got it fixed right away. The installers did a very good job and I was very pleased. The new flooring looks a whole lot better than the carpet. I'm pleased with my floors and everything went well.
I knew the cost was gonna be expensive and I probably could have gotten it less expensive if I went to Lowe's or Home Depot. But you have to buy the material and get somebody to install it. So, I wanted a complete turn-key job. I went on the 12-month interest-free. I told Empire that I wanted something like that. So, I'm in the process of paying now. So, once I get that done, I'll be good to go.
Reviewed April 12, 2022
I purchased carpeting for the bedrooms and the quality has been good so far. I upgraded the standard carpeting to a better quality carpet that I had originally. The sales rep was informative and helped me to decide on what type to get. Empire Today is competitive. If you ask if they got another price, they'll compete against that. People should try them.
Reviewed April 12, 2022
I'm very upset with both projects they did in my house. The salesman only brought me a handful of products when they were having their sales. I picked vinyl plank which was supposed to look like wood and they put it in my living room, hallway and kitchen. The installer put down two pieces of wood and said, “You're not gonna like this. It doesn't even look like wood when it's finished.” I go, “Really?” And he said, “Oh, yeah. You're not gonna like it.” I said, “Are you sure you just don't want to do it today?” And he said, “Oh, no. No, no, you're not gonna like it.”
So I said, “Well, my sister has flooring, and she got it from Empire. And I like the color.” So he walks over to my sister's house, looks at the flooring, and said, “Oh, yeah. This is nice. This is the one you want." I said, “Well, okay.” And he said, “I'll just go to the warehouse and pick it up.” The salesman called me, all ticked, and asked why didn't I put down the flooring that he'd sold me. I said, “Well, I wanted it to look like wood. And that's not going to.” It was another three weeks before they came with the flooring. The installer was very nice and they did a good job.
Two years later, I called Empire to do a bedroom flooring and I wanted wood. The same salesman I had before said, “Oh, yeah. No problem. I know what that flooring is.” So he wrote me up an estimate for the flooring and for the bathroom. When the man came to do the flooring, it didn't match at all. I said, “I bet they never changed any of the orders. And I bet the salesman who told me, ‘Oh, yeah, I know which one it is,’ didn't know.” So he calls to find out if the same flooring is there. Empire said, “Oh, yeah. They have the same flooring," but it'll be $900 more than my first estimate. At which, I protested because I have an estimate.
The tech couldn't get the flooring and put it down unless I was gonna pay $900. I was very upset with Empire because they weren't following through with their estimate. Then the manager calls me and says, “You know what? I'm not going to charge you $900. I'll just charge you 450.” I go, “Are you freaking nuts? I'm not gonna pay." I didn't get the flooring and I had already started paying in advance. So, I'm not sure if they gave me the right amount of money back. Then I had to find someone else to come in and do the flooring in that room.
Linda, we take your concerns seriously and would like to know more. We've located your account and will be in touch with you soon to learn more.
Reviewed April 11, 2022
I got solid vinyl planks from Empire Today, and it's been installed over the lower floor for 2,200 square feet. The representative was good and he explained what I needed and I went for it. The installation took three days. The workers were very professional. They did their job every single day. They moved the furniture and they put them back where they were. They summarily kind of cleaned up, but I refined the cleaning. The work looks good, so far. Overall, the project went well.
Reviewed April 11, 2022
We used Empire Today years ago and this time, I had carpeting done in my basement. The installers were fantastic. We needed to finish something so we didn’t need the carpet right away and we did it in two weeks from when we called. We love the new flooring. I’d recommend Empire Today.
Reviewed April 10, 2022
I like the laminate floor that Empire Today installed. The quality was good.
Reviewed April 9, 2022
The laminate floor is fine but I’m not happy with our choice of color. It shows every little spot of anything on the floor. But it has nothing to do with Empire Today. I should’ve looked at it and chose a better product. The salesman who came out was very informative, helpful and friendly. The installers were fine but only one of them spoke English so it was a little bit hard to communicate. I had to find the right guy to talk to so he could understand what I was telling him. Overall, the customer service was good.
Reviewed April 8, 2022
I found Empire Today online and there was a phone number. I called and they sent a guy out, and he brought samples and measured. The next day, they put the carpet in and the quality has been very good. The guy who came was excellent. He did a good job.
Reviewed April 7, 2022
BACKGROUND: I contacted Empire to match brand-new existing carpet quickly. I saw value in a Sales Rep coming to the house to visually and in person match the existing carpet. Typical pushy contract sales, less than 300 ft. installed for $1500. EPIC FAIL, HORRIBLE: See photos. RUDE AND UNHELPFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE: I have been bounced around to 6 different people local level. The corporate level blames local market level and vice versa. Salesman blames install and etc. PUSHY SALES: The local assistant manager started off very nice and offered to "make things right" He gave us two options:
Option 1: $450 to rip out the carpet they just laid and put down new carpet the 2x5 hallway in the photo to match. So $450 out of my pocket for them to fix their mistake OR
Option #2: He SERIOUSLY said "we will give you a deal on hiring Empire to carpet the rest of the basement to match the hallway and room we just did." He seriously thought I'd hire them to do more work...? $1400.
So my choices were to hire them for either another $450 job or $1400 job... One local customer service woman left me a voicemail "Why are you calling me, you signed a contract and it was installed." An assistant manager on the local level got in a text fight with me, before saying the manager would reach out. Never happened. CONTRACT: They use the contract as justification. This is null and void if you did not type up and list the product, you were verbally promised something, and it is a digital signature which isn't always binding. The contract came from a personal email, not the company email. CREDIT CARD FRAUD: If you made the mistake of hiring Empire, here are some helpful tips: Have your credit card company flag as "deceptive sales practices" and open a report. Contact the BBB: Make sure to review and list pushy, deceptive sale practices, keep a record of all calls, texts, emails.
Jenna, we regret to hear about your experience, and assure you that we take your concerns seriously. We've located your order and will be in touch with you soon.
Reviewed April 7, 2022
The sales rep of Empire was very professional. Once he got into the house, he took off his shoes. When the installers came in, they first showed me the wood and the type of flooring and which direction I wanted it installed, whether I wanted it vertical or horizontal. Once I made a decision, they started moving furniture and picking up the old carpet and then laying the flooring.
The two guys were very professional. They moved the furniture. I’m very impressed with the installation. The only thing I didn't like was they didn't put all the furniture back where it was. They just moved it to another room. But other than that, they did a great job. I like the way the flooring flows throughout the house without any stops. It looks straight like it was installed before I moved here. They did a great job. I was also having my bathroom done, so they had to skip over the bathroom and do my closet. They had to keep it in the same direction I asked and they did just that.
Reviewed April 6, 2022
I had carpet and wood installed by Empire in the whole house and it looks good.
Reviewed April 5, 2022
The Empire rep was punctual. We booked in advance and he also kept us updated on when he was going to be here. The installation crew was also super. They were top-notch and everything they did was A1. We're very pleased with the new flooring, so is our dog.
Reviewed April 5, 2022
We had carpeting installed in the entire second floor of the house. So, it was three bedrooms plus a big hallway. The cost at the box stores like Home Depot was cheaper but they were a three week out delay per install, where we were able to call Empire and they were able to install within 24 hours. I told the sales rep what we were looking for because we already knew so that narrowed it down. He didn't have to show me a thousand samples. He brought in one section and then, we just had to go back and forth on the price. Once we agreed to that, we signed the contract. The installer called me when he was showing up and I had a friend let him in. He did the install and when he was done because I couldn't be there that day, he texted me photographs to let me see what it looked like. So I already had known the job and how well it was done before he left. The flooring is brand new and it's a good quality. It looks nice. Empire Today did a good job.
Reviewed April 4, 2022
I placed an order and then changed it because Empire Today didn't have the selection I wanted. So, I took the credit and I was thinking that maybe I'll do window coverings. The same person came to my house. He was nice and he remembered me, which was always good. He was a funny guy and he was very helpful. I was doing the shed so, he changed what the choices were and we ended up with a light-colored wood vinyl that looks good in the room and doesn't make it dark and tiny. It's a 6x10 shed but it looks bigger. It was in grays and they had a little bit more variation. I got an upgraded choice in the color palette that is perfect. This flooring is a nice style that fits in with a small room.
The sales rep was knowledgeable. I liked him the first time. He had a good sense of humor and was very personable. Very modern measuring techniques were used so they got the real shape of the room and there were no surprises. It was quite impressive. I went with the least worst of the choices. I got a contractor I had doing my shower door take me to this place that was Granite Expo and they have a huge variety of floors and I saw what I really wanted. But there was no hassle about canceling and there's no hassle about having it corrected.
I'm using my shed for a sewing room and a friend of mine that knows about sewing machine said that I have to be able to be sure that I get it all less vapor, which was why I decided to put the floor in the shed. The guys who did it said they couldn’t go up to the wall. There were a lot of stuff they couldn't do and it was disappointing. But they went way beyond what they said they could do and I was so impressed by that. All I had to do was to caulk along the sides of the walls rather than filling places that were open. They were friendly and very nice. Empire very easy to work with, which was the nicest thing. I had a good experience with them.
Reviewed April 4, 2022
I had vinyl laminate installed by Empire and it was throughout the house, except for two rooms that had tiles. The installers were very efficient workers. I only had one issue. Where they had taken up some old sheet vinyl flooring and some other vinyl laminate that was in the floor originally, the glue that was on the floor, the guys walked right on it. About a day after they were gone, I could see their boot tracks with the glue. So, we had to get on the floor on hands and knees with a little alcohol and some rags and clean that off. But the quality of work was good. They did a really good job on the trim. Empire is a good company to work with.
Reviewed April 3, 2022
The installers were very nice and they did well.
Reviewed April 3, 2022
We had Empire Today install tiles in the bathroom and in a little area by the garage door. It went very well. The guy did very good but he was short one tile. So, he had to come back the next day to finish it up. I love the looks of flooring. I haven't had them too long but it seems like it's holding up very well.
Reviewed April 2, 2022
We purchased carpet from Empire Today. We had two separate installation appointments. On the first one, the installation was fine. It was not the best carpet install and unfortunately, the installers ended up making a mess in our toilet and not telling me about it. So, that wasn't a great experience. But we really liked the product. I was willing to take a chance again, just to have matching carpets in the other rooms. The second installation experience was amazing. We had an awesome installer who was super polite and very clean. He even saw some issues with the original install and he went back and on his own said, “Hey, do you mind if I fix this a little bit?” I am happy with the carpet.
Both times we ordered from Empire, we really thought that the sales team members were thorough and helpful. They were not at all pushy, wanting to make sure we were happy. Setting up the appointments was easy for both the sales calls, as well as for the installation. I liked the options and choices. It was super convenient to have the salesperson bring the samples right to my house and to be able to see them right there in the space itself with the lighting and the other features of the home.
Reviewed April 2, 2022
I used Empire when I lived up in Minnesota. I went back to them because their price is right and my experience was awesome. I love my new flooring.
Reviewed April 1, 2022
My kitchen floor really needed the flooring redone and I wanted to put in a new carpet. I had a good experience with Empire. The salesman was knowledgeable and very friendly. He showed me a variety and told me about different ones. He was very helpful and helped me make the decision I came up with, which I really like. The flooring didn't take long at all as it was just one room. The carpet took six hours and it was for seven rooms including the living room, bedroom, dining room, and hallway. The installers did a great job and I was happy with it. Empire was a great way to do things. They come to your home. It’s right there and you can compare it to your walls and to other things so that you can make sure they go with the colors.
Reviewed April 1, 2022
The salesman took his time and showed us what we needed to see. He was a nice, all around guy. The installers came in and they did their thing. I liked that they were very nice and neat about what they did. They did an amazing job. I love my floors. I recommended Empire to my niece so they are coming to her house April 28 to install.
Reviewed March 31, 2022
There was a Facebook ad for Empire and there was a 75% off sale. The price was okay. I did their luxury vinyl plank and it does the job. But I don't like how it's still clicking when you're walking on the bathroom floor with it. Other than that, the installers were professional and courteous.
Reviewed March 31, 2022
Empire had better material than the other 2 companies we looked at. I had tiles in the bathroom and that tile is no longer available but they were able to match pretty closely. They were neat and efficient. They came in, did the job and kept me informed of what they were doing.
Reviewed March 30, 2022
I had my floors done by Empire a little over 2 years ago. Mind you the company had shut down for numerous months due to the pandemic so keep that in mind. When I call the company and tell them that my floors are not holding up they let me know that I'm no longer under warranty but they would send somebody out to check out the situation. They're not only lifting on the edges but I have no animals and take really good care of them. They sent somebody else that does not speak English and put the manager on the phone. A few minutes later where he tells me that because I use rejuvenate which is a product specifically designed for cleaning laminate flooring there's a problem. I've yet to hear back from anybody. This gentleman that could not speak English had me sign paperwork and left my house. Didn't say anything to me. Didn't let me know when the company would be back in contact with me.
It's been a nightmare of a situation from beginning to end. The only reason why they even reached out to me to have somebody come out and check my floors is because I kept leaving reviews. Worst experience ever. I do not recommend this company to anybody. The management is not professional and you're spoken down to. This was a $9,000 learning lesson. Remember you're dealing with third-party contractors that the company hires out. Hopefully with this review I might get a return phone call. LOL. What a joke.
Erika, we sincerely regret to hear about your experience and apologize for the inconvenience. We've located your order and will be in touch with you soon to discuss your concerns.
Reviewed March 30, 2022
I've used Empire Today for years. They've done all my carpets every time I've redone it and did my kitchen floor. And I've done every room in my house. I'm very pleased with the service and how quick they get things done. I don't have to wait weeks to get appointments. I liked they brought out samples that were in the area that I wanted, and price-wise and everything. And they just seemed to be very knowledgeable on everything that they were doing. I had two rooms of carpet. I'm pleased with the carpets. Empire Today also put flooring down in the bathroom. I like that too. I’m very pleased with them.
Reviewed March 30, 2022
We got vinyl planking for the kitchen thru Empire. I like the product and it was about $1,000 less than the other three places we went to. Also, their guys leveled the floor out and the other companies were not going to do that. When they installed, they pulled the refrigerator out into the dining room and didn't make any marks on anything. They took all the old flooring out and got rid of it. I had no trash to clean up, not even to sweep. They were very good. I'd tell others to go to Empire. My neighbor’s already looking ’cause in the next year, they're going to be redoing their kitchen. They're going to pull them in to see what they can get in there.
Reviewed March 29, 2022
There's no way I would recommend Empire. When the rep was doing the sale, he did a very thorough job and that was why we bought from them. But I tried to get ahold of him the last couple of days and got no answer. I couldn't leave a message 'cause his mailbox was full. I sent out a message but he still didn't answer. The day they were supposed to be doing the flooring, they called that morning and said that the product wasn't there. We had to wait. I called him back and asked, "How do you know the product is gonna be there tomorrow?" He said, "It's here today. I found it in the corner of the warehouse." we still had to wait till the next day. But the guy that they got did an awesome job. He came in and showed me the product. It kind of matches what we were doing in the bathroom.
The carpet was supposed to be installed Wednesday. Then they called and said the product didn't come in. I said, "I let you off the hook the first time. This time, I'm not. You're gonna pay me something. We have furniture moved out of three rooms and we could barely get through the house." He knocked $100 off. Yesterday, I waited for them to call but they never called. I called him and confirmed it was gonna get done Friday. He said yes and called an installer. Friday came and I got a phone call from the installer. He said, "What do you think about waiting till tomorrow? I don't want your carpet to get wet." I didn't like it a lot, but I agreed.
Russel, we take your concerns seriously and will be in touch with you soon to learn more.
Reviewed March 29, 2022
I had carpet and luxury vinyl tile done by Empire. The installers were very fast and I was very impressed. Everything was great and I really have been pleased with the work.
Reviewed March 28, 2022
They called before they came and when they came in, they did a really good job. I love the carpet. Everything's wonderful. It's one of the best experience I've ever had buying floors. I'm still happy today. I was happy with the people that came and did the job too.
Reviewed March 28, 2022
When the sales guy came out, Empire was sold to us better than a couple of the other companies that we had went through. We liked him and got along great with him. He was very responsive as far as the issues that came the first installation. We told him what we needed done. But when the technician came out, it seemed like he didn't want to do the work. Every time we talked to him, he said, "I'll come back a different day. We'll send somebody out.” I told him we needed the flooring laid right then. For hours, I was fighting this man and I ended up saying, "Nothing's gonna get done. Just leave, please.” He left and we ended up getting a different technician to come out.
Our sales guy came back. He re-measured everything and we had a discussion about that. The second guy came out and we still ended up only doing the carpet. The issue was that Empire's independent people wouldn't lay our flooring because apparently, the warranty that we pay for doesn't cover the flooring if they would have laid it. I felt it was confusing. We were being told one thing as far as what was covered, but the installation people would come out and tell us another thing. But the quality of the carpet is really good and we liked our technician that ended up coming out and putting the carpet in.

Reviewed March 27, 2022
Updated on 04/29/2022: I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR OVER 2 WEEKS NOW FOR Empire to resolve the flooring issue. They asked for photos of the flooring that was scuffed and surfacing was gone but now they are doing nothing (No calls, emails no replies at all). Also needed a repair done with the installation that was done incorrectly and again nothing!!!! If I could give this a minus 5 I would.
Original Review: Set an appointment for 3/23/22 between 8-10 AM and they were a no show. Sent a text to the scheduler and she NEVER REPLIED BACK! Also the covering on the vinyl Plank flooring has come off and it's not being addressed since I can't get anyone to respond to my complaints, even at the home office level!
Dr. Peggy, thanks for telling us about your missed appointment. We understand your frustration, as we never want our customers to be inconvenienced. This is not what we expect for our customers, and we will be contacting you soon to make things right.
Reviewed March 27, 2022
The salesman went above and beyond. He was so informative and he was a really nice guy. The installers were friendly and hard workers. They knew what they were doing. I was impressed.
Reviewed March 27, 2022
The workers came in and did a good job. They cleaned up all their mess. I was satisfied. Our kitchen flooring got done and it looks really good. I’d probably recommend Empire.
Reviewed March 26, 2022
There were great options and the quality of the floor was great. They had to come back the next day because they had so much material that they didn't have. But it wasn’t their fault. They did a great job and did it in a timely manner. It was overall good experience.
Reviewed March 26, 2022
I had an estimate from one other company and the cost was the same as Empire but the quality was not. With what Empire was doing, the other company would have charged me $600 more. Empire was putting the subflooring in for the same price but the other company was going to charge me $1,000 for it. The installers were great guys. Everything was clean and good. My son-in-law was there and he looked at the work, and he said they did a good job. The flooring is good-looking and it’s just what I want it, so it's good. I'm happy with it. This is the first time I called Empire and I'm very pleased. It was a very good experience. I will call them back with if I need other work.
Reviewed March 25, 2022
I compared quotes for Rooms for Less, Empire and a couple other ones. Empire wasn't initially the lowest, but they were competitive. I wasn't too impressed with the initial quote, but they adjusted it. They ended up getting the bid and we had Premier Vinyl Floor put in throughout the whole house. I got a good floor for a great price. The crew was delightful to work with. They did a wonderful job. They did it in a extremely timely fashion, in two days. They explained every step along the way. We're in the process of the beginning phases of remodeling the kitchen and my wife and this other guy tried to rip the trash compactor out. It seemed like it was bolted in so they decided to keep it in place. The next day, she got up early before they came and ripped it out on her own. Two strips had to be completely taken up so that gap could be covered up properly and professionally and they did that without hesitation.
We didn't get the commercial grade 20 where you don't have to worry about water or anything. We got a 12 where if you have standing water, you got to get it out pretty quick. As long as you get the water out, it'd be fine. As far as cleaning, you don't need really special chemicals. The best thing that they recommend is just a little bit of vinegar with water and that's what we've been doing.
Reviewed March 25, 2022
The promotional offer intrigued me but it was a little misleading. It says 50% off but it's not. The salesman told me that that was only for one particular type flooring but they made no specific mention on their a commercial that it only applies to the laminate. But Empire did a very good job. They were quick. It was back in February and they came at 9:45 in the morning. I went out for breakfast and within an hour, I came back and the rugs were already outside. They took care of that and were almost done in one of the rooms. They were done before 4:00. The flooring looks fantastic. Everybody that has seen it so far agrees. This is much cleaner than the carpet. I still have a part that I might get done and I'm going to contact the salesman.
Reviewed March 24, 2022
We had some vinyl plank floors put in and some carpet. The installers did a great job and they cleaned up well after themselves. We’re very pleased with the quality and Empire Today was a pleasure to work with.
Reviewed March 24, 2022
It went well with Empire. They got the floor in nicely.
Reviewed March 24, 2022
Working with them was a fairly simple and seamless process.
Reviewed March 23, 2022
Everything went great 'til the installation. I was not pleased with that at all. The installers didn't speak English and I couldn't communicate with them. I have to call them back 'cause I have another problem already. The flooring is not staying tight to the wall or the end where the LVT is. It keeps shrinking back. Something's wrong. When I can stand up and walk into my room and see plywood underneath the carpet, then we have a problem.
Richard, we take your concerns seriously and will be in touch with you soon to learn more.
Reviewed March 23, 2022
During the sales meeting with Empire Today, we were told that all the baseboards and the filling of the cracks in the concrete were included. Unfortunately, none of that happened. I called and put in a request to get a call back on that. The baseboards were okay. Ours that were in were not damaged so I didn't put up a big fuss about that. However, the filling of the concrete was never done and the salesperson told us it had to be done or else the flooring wouldn't look right. When he was in, he called his manager and they said, “Oh, yeah. Not a big deal. We'll cover it up or we’ll fill it. Not a problem.” When the installation was done, I realized they didn't do any of that. Then when I called Empire and we talked about it, it was, “Oh, no. It didn't have to be done." So I said, “Okay. If you guys don't think it has to be done, and nothing bad's gonna happen to the carpet, then I guess it is what it is.”
They also said that I didn't pay for it. I didn’t realize I even had to pay for it. Then now, what we're dealing with, we thought it was, again, completed. But then the stringers weren't done. We were told that it would match everything else that we have in our house, i.e. the stringers going upstairs. So I called, opened up another thing on that, and was told, “Oh, no. You didn't pay for the stringers to get done.” We didn't know we had to pay for the stringers to get done.
Gordon, we take your concerns seriously and will be in touch with you soon.
Reviewed March 23, 2022
I like the flooring that I picked out. The quality is nice. It was a nice and very professional experience. If you want something done quickly and professionally, you should go with Empire Today.
Reviewed March 22, 2022
I enjoyed working with Empire very much. The techs did a great job installing the carpet and taking off all the old stuff. The process was what they told me it would be. The experience overall was just great. The flooring is good quality. When I sell the house, I think the people who will buy it will be pleased.
Reviewed March 22, 2022
I had a good experience with the rep, except that I ended up with a warranty that we never discussed. But I did get it taken off eventually. The installation of the flooring went fine and I like the flooring.
Reviewed March 22, 2022
Working with Empire Today was awesome. The sales rep was great. The carpenters and those who did the plank for me did a great job. I had the product installed in the living room, the bedroom, the hallways, and also our closets. The quality is outstanding. We were supposed to get some shampoos and carpet cleaners, but we haven't yet.
Reviewed March 21, 2022
I had to reschedule twice because my balcony door needed to be put in prior to the carpet getting done, and they were very accommodating. The installation was wonderful and the guys were great. They were fast. They put the carpet on the stairs and in the living area of my condo. I love it.
Reviewed March 21, 2022
When I called Empire Today, they came promptly. They were very knowledgeable. From the girl that came to talk to me about the products to the guy that installed the flooring, everybody was very thorough. The wrong carpet was loaded on his truck, but their guy had been doing this long enough that he said, “Ma’am, come in here and check out this carpet first, make sure it’s right.” I”m glad I did because it was wrong. He went right back and got the right carpet. It probably messed him up the rest of his day but he still did it. He didn’t try to reschedule it. He came back, got on it, and he was still done in a decent time. So, I have great things to say about him.
Reviewed March 21, 2022
Our consultant was great. Everything was laid back and relaxed when they came to the home. It was perfect. We got recycled carpet for our stairs, three rooms, and the hallway. The installers were great. The carpet is nice and I'd definitely use them again.
Reviewed March 20, 2022
I got vinyl flooring in my kitchen from Empire Today. I couldn't get the material that I got at other places. It was easier for me to get it through Empire. On the install day, the installers called me in the morning about an hour before they were going to be here. Then they came in and helped me make sure that they were able to get all the way through because I have appliances. Then they started doing their job. They were friendly. They were helpful. They pretty much did their job. I did have to have them return a couple of weeks later to fix a plank in front of one of the doors. It was just kind of like bubbling up and down. So, they came back, fixed that, and then ever since, I haven't had any problems, which is good.
Reviewed March 20, 2022
The sales rep that I dealt with was trustworthy and very expedient. The installers were really fast, and so they got the work done pretty, pretty quickly. They installed the carpet in a living room and a bedroom. The quality is pretty good. The only thing was that they do put you on the spot to get the deal done while you're there. They don't leave a lot of room for shopping around. But I was trying to move fast, so it worked out for me. But that might not be appropriate for everybody.
Reviewed March 20, 2022
The sales rep matched a quote I had. We got a carpet with a twist texture and the installers did a good job. All the furniture was back exactly where it was before. They were fast and the carpet looks nice. We like it. Everything exceeded my expectations.
Reviewed March 19, 2022
I got carpet from Empire Today for three bedrooms and I'm not thrilled with it. There are some issues that I did not see with the sample that they showed me and that's very disappointing. This carpet shows every footprint on it so it always looks as if it's not clean because it never moves. There's a mark or a seam that showed up and it shows like straight dark streak of about five inches on the carpet. I was going to call Empire and have them come and check it. I wish they were able to let me know that this type of carpet does that. Still, everything was done quickly and looked okay.
Reviewed March 19, 2022
The rep was pleasant and informative. Everything went smoothly doing installation. The quality of the flooring is good. The only thing that I have regrets on that I wasn't informed about the extended warranty that I could have purchased. And when I tried to reach out to somebody, they were not helpful and they were rude. When I spoke to a rep, she refused to give me any information. I sent had sent a message within the timeframe, and then I was told there's nothing that they could do because I was past the five-day limit.
Reviewed March 19, 2022
I was doing a Google search for flooring, and it came up with information that Empire Today was having some incentives. If you did get the flooring at that time, you would get some money off. I tried to contact some other local contractors and had not gotten any response from them. When I contacted Empire, they got right back to me. I got vinyl planks. I like the way it looks and the way it feels under my feet. I had read that they were good for cleaning. I have a cat that throws up. Being able to clean that up, it doesn't stain and is able to be cleaned up. Empire gave me a thing to read, and it said that you should use a mild cleaner.
As far as the installation, the scheduling was fine. The fellow came over and showed me the things scheduled while he was there. I was really impressed with the crew. They did a nice job. It looks really good when they were finished. It was just more expensive than I was expecting. The salesman gave me information on the warranty. Everything right now is really good.
Reviewed March 18, 2022
I felt Empire would be better than others cost-wise. And I considered getting the materials and having a contractor do it, but I thought Empire would be quicker, and they do it every day and they know what they're doing. Their sales rep was pleasant and there was a misunderstanding about the molding along the baseboard. He said it was included and turns out it wasn't. But it was pleasant and he gave me options. The installers came in and did what they needed to do. There was no carpeting to take out so they just installed the carpeting. They were very pleasant and nice young men. They were efficient.
Reviewed March 18, 2022
I had a salesman from Empire come in and show me the product. We made a few phone calls back and forth between him and his managers to get the deal that I was looking for. I told them I would pay half cash and the other half when they showed up with the product. On the install day, they came in and asked for the rest of the payment. But I found out shortly after that that they didn't have the complete casing for the steps. I was a little turned off by that. I considered canceling the whole deal but I figured it could be an honest mistake so I let it go. They came back two days later and completed the rest of the work. The work looks good. Looking behind, it's not flawless or perfect but I'm satisfied.
Chris, we take your concerns seriously and will be in touch with you soon.
Reviewed March 18, 2022
I saw an ad that said it was 50% off, but the ad was deceiving. It made it seem like it applied to what we were looking for but it didn't. But I was pleased with the service as far as the installation and they gave me a little discount. The rep was very professional and the installers took care of their business. We had vinyl installed in the entire downstairs and the master bathroom and it brings out the color in the whole schematics of the house.
Reviewed March 17, 2022
I had Empire Today install carpeting on a stairway and a small bedroom. The reps were very professional and cut-and-dry. The installers asked questions before they started to make sure they had the right things, color and order. They did the job efficiently. It took them two and a half hours and it was excellent. It was what I wanted. Come in, get it done and get out.
I've had other work with Empire, so that was my first go-to. I had the same salesman who I like two times. He was a great person. I was looking to replace runners in my house and we talked about it. We looked at it the first time and couldn't quite get what I wanted, but I didn't get a callback if there were other options, and that was what we left on the table. So, the second time I called back, we did all the work with what they did and I came back to the runners. I picked the color and I never heard anything else back. This has been going on, off and on, not quite a year but I don't know why that keeps getting dropped. I was thinking about it the other day that I'm not calling anymore. I'm gonna go somewhere else. I'm not mad. It’s just I shouldn't have to chase anybody down to give me my money.
Denise, thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We've located your order and will be in touch with you soon.
Reviewed March 16, 2022
I got hardwood flooring for my entire main level, which is kitchen, powder room, dining room and living room. The sales rep, Tom, was personable. He answered my questions. I was very indecisive about the color because the color on the sample doesn't necessarily mean that it's going to turn out as gorgeous as you think it might be once it’s installed, and he was patient with me. He had updated tools, used an app and some handheld device to electronically measure, which decreased the time that it took to measure the floors. He was creative in talking me through the process and pulled up an app that would mimic the color of the samples to my actual floor, given the measurements of my floor, tp help me decide.
A week later, I called and asked Tom to come back because I wasn’t sure about the color of the sample that I've chosen. So, he brought back the sample book and came back the same day. Even though he talked me through the process, he also gave me space to think and wasn't pushing. I have since then had a follow up call with him because I moved into this house fairly recently. Somebody moved a table from the basement upstairs, not realizing that they would scratch the floor panels. I called Empire to report the incident so that they could come out and replace or fix the panels based on the extended warranty that I purchased.
The agent that I spoke to was quite upset because I asked her questions relating to the fix and everything she was saying made it sound like Empire was not going to come out and fix the scratches. So, I was upset about that. And she had not thoroughly and properly explained the process, which made me even more frustrated. I was upset because Tom, during our conversation, promised me left and right, up and down, that I had floor protection. That if anything was to happen to the wood, it would get replaced for a certain period of time. It was all part of the package and he gave me examples, and it was all part of my decision to go with hardwood. I’m still waiting for a phone call from Empire to continue with this claim. It’s been four days and nobody has called me back yet. It’s on my to-do-list, to call back and ask what’s going on.
The install team was quick and they just work. The lead person who was here managing made me feel like I could trust them and I was able to leave and run errands versus sitting at home for six or eight hours. I wasn’t completely moved in yet at that time so I had a lot of other things to do, including work. So they completed and they were quick. The lead listened to my concerns. There are certain sections where they have to put some kind of a nail because I have a step down. So they had to put this other piece to cover the seam and the nails seemed like they were off color. So, they fixed that. They made sure that the colors matched.
The installers were supposed to bring a wood trim that would match the color of my wood but they brought white trim instead because they said that it was out of stock and they didn’t know if it would be back in stock. So, we would have to call the warehouse and put a note. They did a temporary install with the white trim, which looked perfectly fine, except for one section that was done roughly. If they hadn’t come back, depending on the supply, it looks like it was unfinished. So I had to call Empire again and they explained to me that the wood trim most likely won’t be coming in for a long time and they asked me to reconsider the white trim. I said that I will reconsider this white trim because it looks like a nice contrast. But somebody needs to come back and finish this one section that looks like it was not done properly. It was two weeks later that the install team came back, which was a little bit long. It was scheduling according to them.
I paid over $10,000 to Empire for the wood and the service, and overpaid. For the amount that I paid, at this point, somebody would say that I’ve got an issue and get back to me within one to two business days, instead of me waiting five days and having to call and follow up. It seems like I'm having to do the outreach every time and I'm not happy about that. Also, I wanted to speak to someone about the quality of this wood because it's supposed to be hardwood and yet it scratched so easily.
Jennifer, thank you for bringing your concern to our attention. We've located your order and will be in touch with you soon.
Reviewed March 15, 2022
We’ve used Empire multiple times and it’s good working with them. I scheduled an appointment and they were there the next day. They were quick. We signed the contract that day and then, they showed up the day after to demo and start installing. We had a sewage backup downstairs which flooded our whole downstairs. So, for them to be able to come in, demo and have new flooring in a week was amazing. That's why we kept going back to them because I don't have to order something and wait for weeks or months. They got the thing in stock and they get out there in a day or two. We've done carpet and hardwood with them and this time, we did tile flooring downstairs. We liked them all.
Reviewed March 14, 2022
We purchased carpet and installation for our house and were told it would be done in one day. It was, except that they pulled up the moulding around the old carpets and did not reinstall it; the technicians said that a different group in their company did that and they would call us to schedule that. They did not call us. We called them and were told they have three business days to call us back (not to do the work, just to call us back) and they were sorry our salesperson did not make that clear.
However, it has now been 4 business days and they have still never called us back, much less scheduled OR performed the reinstallation of our molding. We have had to cancel the rest of our house selling activities as we can't even tell the realtor when our house will be ready since we have no scheduled install, nd now apparently we have to find someone...and pay someone else...to come give us a quote to reinstall all the moulding. Will never ever use Empire Today again and will warn all my friends against using them.
Lisa, this is not the experience that we wish for our customers, and sincerely regret to hear about your experience. We've located your order and will be in touch with you soon.
Reviewed March 14, 2022
I should have done more research because I would have come out cheaper. I contacted a place after and their price was $2,500 less than Empire. But I'd seen the commercial, I was ready to do it and I did it. I like my floors. But my dishwasher was damaged during the installation process and the installers had to come back. They did not hook my dishwasher back to the countertop. When you push the dishwasher in, it's supposed to hook to the countertop so that the whole dishwasher doesn't move when you open the door. They inverted the fasteners and it scratched the top of my dishwasher door as I opened and closed it.
Someone called me about that and gave me $150 off. They attached it to the back end of what I financed, which is fine. I don't have to pay interest on that amount. They wanted to offer me 75 bucks and I said that if I were renting this place and I didn't own it, and I had put a deposit down, it would have been way more than $75 that they would have kept of my deposit. I'm thinking more 150. And even still, it probably would have been more than that. But that was fair. It’s no big deal. It’s a cosmetic problem and doesn't affect the functioning of my dishwasher. It's the principle though.
Working with Empire was rocky. When the guy came and after I decided on what materials I wanted, I never received a breakdown on what cost what. I just received the bottom line so when it came time for me to do my taxes, because I also have a business that I run from my home, I had to give the square footage of my office space and how much the material cost just for that space, and I didn't have the information to provide. It took some effort to get that right. I called Empire and they said they didn’t have that information and I got to get that from the salesperson. All of my information was entered into a system and it's the way that anybody should be able to access that information who works from Empire. They said they couldn’t see that and that was super frustrating to me. And this guy was on vacation and I had to wait for him to come back from it. He finally got back, I got the information and that was fine. In the end, everything ended up okay.
Gloria, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to see that you did not have a 5 star experience. If you have questions or concerns, please email us at customersupport@empire-today.com.
Reviewed March 13, 2022
We used Empire before to redo my flooring and I liked the ease of it. This time, I had new carpeting installed in one room. It was simple, in and out.
Reviewed March 12, 2022
Empire Today could start the quickest. We had them change our carpet. There were two different dates for the installation. It took a while. It was like five hours for the two rooms, but it ended up being what I wanted, so it was okay. The installers showed up on time. Everything was according to the estimate. The second time, they did the stairs and it was really fast and efficient. I'm very pleased with my new flooring.
Reviewed March 11, 2022
I had carpet installed in two rooms and Empire Today exceeded my expectations. The workers who did the installation were very professional and nice. Empire was more expensive than other places but they do good work, which was why I chose them.
Reviewed March 10, 2022
I had carpeting installed in the living room but it was not the carpet I paid for. Its quality was lower. I questioned the installers and they made a phone call to their supervisor. Then, they said that whatever was put on the truck, that was on the order. I called the customer service and I’ve been waiting for three weeks now for the salesman to contact me and bring me a sample. I haven’t heard from the salesman or Empire Today again. I was just gonna give them time and I'm waiting for a bill because I know that everybody's busy. I get it. It’s COVID and I'm trying to be considerate. But that's not even the half of it. They were also supposed to put the base down during that day but they never put it. They said they couldn't do it because it wasn't given.
Rechell, thank you for your interest in our services. We've located your order and will be in touch with you soon.
Reviewed March 9, 2022
The sales rep came out and he measured all the rooms. He gave us all the options and the pros or cons of each. Once he described the process and gave the price, I didn't get another estimate. It was within our budget so we went ahead. Also, the installers were awesome. They spent a lot of time making sure the subfloor was in great shape and they worked hard. I love the flooring. It makes a huge difference in how our home looks and it's easy to keep clean. There's one board that looks like it may have popped up a little bit but it's not significant. We'll wait another couple of months and see what it looks like and then we'll call and see what they wanna do about it.
Reviewed March 8, 2022
An Empire Today salesman came to my house yesterday and answered my questions to my satisfaction. I chose which products would be installed and I was assured the installation could happen the next day. (Because I'm a nurse I have an unusual schedule.) This morning I received a call stating that a sub contractor's van broke down, therefore my appointment needs to be rescheduled. I chose Empire because the salesman said it could be done today. I'm curious how the company decides which jobs will be staffed and which ones will be put off. I'm surprised that such a large company doesn't have another van. Or that the subcontractor can't borrow or rent a van or truck.
When I called and spoke to a manager in the installation department she said that Empire has 30 days to honor their contract. My contract reads that Empire has 30 days to CANCEL the contract and I asked her to send something stating that she is choosing to end my contract. The manager also said that a person calling in sick to work is an act of God, and therefore covered by the contract. I assured her that staffing issues are not covered under "Acts of God." She offered to send a picture of a van that is broken down and in the parking lot. I wonder if that energy would better be used contacting a rental facility so that the contract can be fulfilled.
Michele, we take your concerns seriously and will be in touch with you soon.
Reviewed March 8, 2022
Once Empire had installed the flooring, they were supposed to put down dividers. The guy put down one and left because he didn't have enough wood. Then, they came back the next day but they were supposed to be coming in the afternoon and they came in the morning when we weren't home. We waited on them to call us to let us know they were gonna come back but they didn't do that. We ended up calling the salesperson to see what was going on. He took it from there and made sure that the installers came out. But the strip they finally brought was not the same one as the first one. It was a little different in color but I didn't complain about it because I figured it was in a different location. Also, I didn't want to keep having to call them out there to do what should have been done in the first place. But as far as the floor, it is nice. It isn’t quite as thick as I was expecting because what the sales rep showed on the sales board is a little thicker but it’s durable.
Reviewed March 7, 2022
The rep from Empire was very polite and knowledgeable of what she was selling. She had knowledge of what we wanted and I didn't need to look for anybody else. She was very attentive and very careful with everything. The installers came out at exactly the time they said they were gonna be here and they were very nice. They moved the furniture and put everything back the way it was. They did everything they were supposed to do and the carpet is good. It's very comfortable to walk on.
Reviewed March 6, 2022
Floor installation, told do not sign paperwork if job was faulty. Poor molding installation of molding, we had paint damage and installers left window open without telling us (it was 10 degrees out that day). When they were done they asked us to sign off, we refused and asked the installer what the next step was, he had no idea and he was the only one who understood English. We were told by the salesman that we were absolutely not to sign unless we were happy with the job. Their policy is to have you write the check first and assured us that it would not be cashed unless we were happy with the job. The installer dialed his boss and handed me the phone, he demanded that I sign the paperwork and told me that he would have the floor ripped up. I told him to go for it.
I called Empire to try to find out how this worked, no one was available and they told me that I would receive a call back ASAP, no call. Tried multiple times to reach them with no return call. Two weeks later we received a statement from Empire telling us that they had taken the full amount from our account. I then filled out a complaint with the AG's office in Massachusetts and the BBB. Heard from them and was assured that the problem would be resolved. Still nothing and have continued to reach out. Do not trust them!!!! They do not follow up on Customer Complaints and I do not see my review on their website. They took the funds and did a poor job.
Marybeth, we take your concerns seriously and will be looking into this matter right away.
Reviewed March 6, 2022
We understood that they would put the baseboards and those were included but when the installers came, they said the baseboards are on top of the old one. They showed us and I said I don't want that but they said I gotta buy my baseboards, which are an extra $1,000. Also, when it came time to pay, a guy, who I'd never seen before, asked if I could write my credit card number on a piece of paper. I gotta pay and I didn't want to say, “Yeah, I'm not gonna do that.” But I thought that was not a good way of doing business. Those were the only issues with the whole project.
Reviewed March 5, 2022
Empire Today's product is fine. The service has been terrible. We were almost 60 days out, and it was never finished. I’ve quit trying to even call anybody because I couldn't get ahold of anybody. It took me over 10 days calling every day to get ahold of somebody. They scheduled an appointment to come out and finish up, but they never showed up. I have now finished the project without Empire.
Thomas, thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We've located your order and will be in touch with you soon.
Reviewed March 4, 2022
I liked that I was able to get in with Empire really fast, and their pricing was reasonable. They did my kitchen floor and a bathroom floor. They did a good job. I'm ecstatic about my new flooring. They're easier to keep clean. I would tell others to give Empire a try. People have come to my home, and I get rave reviews on my floor.
Reviewed March 3, 2022
Working with Empire went better than I thought. I was a little skeptical with the reviews that I had read online. That made me kind of hesitant, but the salesman was very good at his job. He fulfilled his promises, and the management came across. My hat's off to the crew that installed the floor and the carpeting. They were excellent. I’ve already recommended to several people. It was just challenging to get the ball rolling in as far as the payment goes but overall, the experience went very well. They scheduled in just the right amount of time where we could get everything out of the way. As far as the product, my wife loves it. It seems to clean up really well. It’s supposed to be waterproof and not just water-resistant. So, that's helpful. Also, we like the way it looks, and it fits in with the rest of the decor of the house.
Reviewed March 2, 2022
I went with Empire 15 years ago and I was very happy. Recently, we had three rooms carpeted. The downstairs will be cold because of the cellars underneath it. And the room upstairs, half of it used to be a kitchen. The house has a beautiful wood floor underneath, but half of the room is the kitchen floor. It works better that way. One is a light gray, another is a bit darker gray, and the one upstairs has a bit of brown in it. When you first vacuum a brand-new wall-to-wall carpeting, you get a lot of fiber. I have a bagless Shark, so I could see. And I'm like, “What is all this?” But the more I vacuum it, the less I'm getting. So, it must be just because it was new. But the carpet is nice.
Reviewed March 2, 2022
The installers took their time and they did everything exactly the way I wanted. Also, they cleaned it up afterwards. Then, there was a couple of transition boards that when I took off the blue tape didn't look like the other one. I called them and they came back out and fixed it. Now, it looks great.
Reviewed March 1, 2022
Purchased Vinyl plank from Empire. Left 1000 dollar deposit and waited a month to have installed because I wanted to ensure I selected right company. Overall the experience was good and the floor turned out amazing. There is hidden cost, but I knew what it was before salesman even showed up at door and negotiated the grinding of the floor (250$) to level before contractors showed up. Can't lay Vinyl plank with an uneven floor and that can cost you a lot more than negotiated with salesman. If there was any drawbacks I was disappointed only 2 people showed up which caused an extra day of work. With 3 people it could of been done in 2 days instead of 3. The upside with empire is you can pay with a credit card and you have a warranty unlike using side contractors. Stick with the Empire / Home depot / Lowe's when purchasing. Overall I paid about 9$-10$ per square foot including labor and cost of plank. 1000 square feet will cost you about 10k.
Reviewed March 1, 2022
The installers were really good and they did a nice job, although there was a mix-up with the padding. It seemed to be thin and the guy said that with the type of Berber that we had, we couldn't go with thicker padding. But there's enough cushion there and it seems to be working all right. We've had it down for over a month now and there’s no problem heating down there.
Reviewed March 1, 2022
The salesman that Empire sent out was a wonderful person. He spent several hours here going over everything. So, I felt good about that. The installers were really nice gentlemen, too. I was just not impressed with Empire's standard molding at all, and there wasn't a lot of care taken into when they put down the adhesive stuff when they did the resurfacing of the floor. They sprayed some of the walls with that concrete stuff and didn't clean it up. There were also a lot of handprints all over my walls.
The flooring looks beautiful, but then there were some issues afterwards of bubbling in the floor. It took me forever to come in contact with somebody who was willing to send them back out to deal with it. Then when they showed up to look at the bubbles, they said, “The glue is still like activating. And so, if you just push it down, it'll stick. So put something on top of it." He said, "Here's my personal number. Call me. Don't call Empire." I was like, "Okay. I get it." I put the freezer on top of it to keep it down and it seemed to do okay for the most part.
Tamara, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to see that you did not have a 5 star experience. If you have further questions or concerns, please email us at customersupport@empire-today.com.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2022
I had carpet taken up and hardwood floor put down in the living room. The reps were great. Also, the installation crew was very good and they knew exactly what they were doing. The timeline was like the salesperson had said: a little over half a day. The flooring looks great. Go for Empire.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2022
Customer service was awesome. They did a fantastic job and they were very polite and professional. They got things done very quickly and got me on schedule to do the installation immediately. I'm satisfied so I recommended them to my sister. But they could have had a cheaper price.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2022
I needed some new carpet, and I had Luna and Empire come out. Empire was able to offer me a better price. I liked that the installers were quick and efficient. Once I had Empire come out to look at samples, I was able to make an appointment two days later for the install. I love the finished product. It's very nice.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2022
The rep was professional. The work done by the three installers was quick and good.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2022
The experience with the rep was good at first up until we had a couple of issues trying to get ahold of him once the project was done. I had to call customer service a couple of times to get a follow-up. There was a transition piece from a bathroom to a bedroom in my parent’s room that didn't stick down well after we lifted the tape after a couple of days. Also, there was a furniture piece that our installers accidentally damaged. There was a lot of miscommunication from the rep. I was under the impression that Empire Today handled those claims. The whole reason for needing communication was ‘cause we didn't know how to go about it or what we were supposed to do on our end.
The techs put down the transition piece again and we won't lift up the tape until the end of the week. So, we'll see if it’s any better. Other than that, the flooring is perfect. It's exactly what we wanted.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2022
Empire's sales rep was very nice. The most positive thing was the installation. The man that did it had lots of attention to detail. I can't believe they did such a good job with the quarter round. They were great. They were very knowledgeable. It took a little longer than I was expecting, but they did a superb job. My only complaint about the whole thing is that the vinyl scratches easily. I wouldn't have bought it if I had known that.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2022
I saw an advertisement for Empire that they had an amount of money off if people went with them for three rooms. It worked for me. The installers were great. And they were here most of the day, because I had a hallway, two bedrooms and a big living room done. And they did a good job, plus they were very pleasant to have here and talk to. They went above and beyond. The installation went very well. I was very pleased with it. I love the carpet.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2022
When I called the sales rep, he got right back to me. The crew was courteous and they took their time. For their cost and what they do, it was excellent. For the middle of the road, Empire does amazing job.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2022
Everything was fine when we worked with the team. The workers were good. The only thing I didn't like was that when they quote me a price for the job, I said, "No. That's way more than what we wanted to pay." and it was like buying a car. The guy, "Well, let me go outside and call my boss." And he come in and said "Well, we can do it a couple $100 cheaper." I said, "No. It's still too much." And he said again, "Well, let me go call my boss." They want to get as much money as they could out of this. Other than that, we recommend them.
Jerry, your feedback is valuable to us. Thank you for sharing!
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2022
An Empire rep came with a million choices, like books with the tiles there that you can look at the samples. Then I narrowed it down. I told him what I was looking for, to keep it a warm feel since the floor was cement. He helped me navigate what were the best options. They did a great job with my floor installation. It looks beautiful. It has a really nice warm look to it. It looks like real wood even though it's not. It was exactly what I was going for in that room. There were three gentlemen here. They were here just a couple of hours. From the time that I picked everything out, they had availability less than a week later. I had the new floor put in pretty quickly.
They stayed upstairs and out of the way. They weren't there very long. They brought everything into the garage. There was one big piece of furniture. They moved that out of the way. I stayed upstairs. Then a few hours, they were done. Then I went downstairs. He walked me through how they did everything. He showed me where the doorways were, the little saddle that they put, and where the molding had to go around the room.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2022
Empire is very quick and always fair on their pricing. We had some carpet that needed to be replaced due to some stains from my dementia parents. The rep showed us quite a few options of different styles and gave recommendations. We went with one that was a little different from what he suggested but it worked fine and matched very well.
It was four days to get on the installer's schedule. They were very professional and quick. The three techs tore up all the old carpet and put in the new one. They did a very good job.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2022
I was comfortable working with Empire. We had oak flooring done in all three bedrooms and I was very satisfied with the installation. The new flooring matches my old one, so it's great. I'm happy with Empire and I recommend them.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2022
I needed something done quickly, so I went with Empire. The quality of work done was great. They could have cleaned up a little bit better, but it was fine. But the pricing was so ridiculous and beyond expensive. With a discount, it cost over 1,000 bucks for our closet. So, I would never use them again.
Sharon, we apologize for your experience. If you have further questions or concerns, please send an email to customersupport@empire-today.com with your contact information, and we'll get in touch with you.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2022
We have used Empire Today before and had a good experience. This time, the rep only presented two different options for carpet, but it seemed there would have been a lot more options. Other than that, I liked the quality of the carpet we had installed in our basement.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2022
Empire did a great job. The workers were very polite, and they left the area clean. We got rid of the old linoleum in the kitchen, and we had laminated flooring installed. I don’t get the scratches anymore like I was getting.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2022
Empire told me that they could do it on the date that I wanted. But I didn't end up getting it on that day because they didn't get the material in. I had hardwood floor put down in the living and dining rooms. The installation went well. They did the work quick and fast, and they cleaned up after themselves. I like the floor. But when you step on it to go from the kitchen to the dining area, there’s a little cracking. I called Empire to tell them about that but I haven't heard anything.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2022
The sales guy from Empire was really nice. He explained everything to me to the T. The installation took way longer than it was expected. Then the installers did not have a vacuum to vacuum up the carpet. I just moved into my house so I didn't have a vacuum. I had to go purchase one to vacuum up the pieces that were left over. Other than that, Empire is a good company.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2022
I had rugs put in and I love them. They're beautiful. The installers were good as well. Empire just needs to get its offices in sync. The guy who came in who did the measurements and showed me all the different rugs, when we made the appointment, we made it with him. Then when we told him we had to cancel that because of some other problems we had that had to get fixed before the rugs get put in, he told the office. The office never told the people that she was supposed to show up, so they were calling me at 6:30 in the morning and I said, “You're not supposed to be here today. I can't till next week.”
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2022
I wanted a new carpet. The rep gave me a variety of options, and all of them were great. Empire doesn't try to make people purchase anything. They let the consumer choose if they want to. And if they do, that's awesome as well. The installers were quick, very nice, and cleaned up after themselves. The carpet looks good and easy to clean. So, I like the quality.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2022
I really enjoyed having the guy come out and show us all the options. As far as the carpet installation, it was all right. We just weren't too impressed with the fact that there were marks all over our walls that we had painted 'cause those weren't there before the crew had done it. But other than that, we like the carpet and we're happy with it.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2022
I’ve had rugs put in two different rooms by Empire. The quality is pretty good. We enjoy it. The installers were very professional and quick. They did the installation in about three hours, and both rooms are really nice. I'm very satisfied.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2022
The sales guy was great. He came in and did all the measurements. He explained everything to us, took his time, and answered all my questions. He worked with us and gave us all of the options, like what was costly for us. So he was really good about advising us. I appreciate that. We did all the downstairs the first time and then about a few months ago, we did the upstairs. So now, all we got left is the back bedroom, which we're planning to do. We definitely got to call Empire to come back for that too.
The installers came on time and I appreciated that they called me before they arrived. Everything went as planned. They did everything they needed to do quietly and nicely. They also answered my questions. I went upstairs to see everything and they finished in one day, which was awesome. It was done in less than eight hours. I'm very pleased with everyone.
One of the features that I like about Empire is the fact that I could go on the app and see how the floor is gonna look with my furniture. That's very important to me because everything has to match. It was nice to be able to select different floors and see how this house is gonna look on everything. That was so helpful. I love that.
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