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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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  • 1-year limited workmanship and servicing warranty
  • Brings product samples to your home
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    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2017

    A month ago, I had Empire Today install a new carpet. I looked at others but Empire Today matched their prices. They were great and very nice to let me reschedule the installation since I wanted to finish painting. The installers came at about 2 pm and worked until they got it done at almost 9 pm. They did a good job.

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    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2017

    I had my carpet installed by Empire Today. It was for a summer home that we have. I like their price and availability. Also, the installation people were fine. I wish they got there a little earlier but besides that, they did a great job. I would recommend Empire Today to others.

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    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2017

    I had a very nice experience with Empire! The quality of the carpet is very nice and the installers were very professional and quick. I love the design of the carpet, which is so modern. The light gray color was just what I was looking for. It matches perfectly with the color of the walls. I didn’t know that Empire had carpet with such a contemporary style.

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    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2017

    When calling for an appt, customer service could not be more helpful, however when I needed them to help me with a problem, they were useless. My blind needed repair under warranty, I was charged 75.00 for them to come to my house. The blind was removed, and almost 3 months later and at least 8 phone call to customer service, I still have no blind. I was told that Empire does not deal with the manufacturer anymore, and I was responsible to have the repair myself. So helpful to get the order, but any problems they are awful! My claim #**. I can not add an image because they still have my blind.

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    Susan,
    We're disappointed to hear that about the lack of follow up that you've received. We thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention, and we'll be following up with you shortly to start working towards a resolution.

    Thank you.

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    Diana increased rating by 1 star.
    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPricePunctuality & SpeedStaff
    After a positive interaction with Empire Today, Diana increased their star rating on Dec. 11, 2017.

    Updated review: Dec. 11, 2017

    I previously wrote a review on my experience with Empire Today that was less than favorable. I had issues with lack of remnants left in case of any future emergency, with a screw that was not reinstalled appropriately which allowed my puppy to get it and luckily I was able to retrieve it before any damage was done, and lack of follow up on requests from me by your sales rep.

    After receiving that review Susan from customer service (Wilsonville) contacted me and went out of her way to make sure my issues were addressed promptly. When I say "went out of her way", I mean to say she went above and beyond by even coming to my home to address the screw issue on a Saturday after her work had finished. She ordered and brought me a segment of remnant and dealt with the screw issue. She completely changed the tone of my experience by her extra efforts. I've updated my "rate your experience" stars from 2 - 4 just based on her amazing follow up. Kudos to Susan for rocking the customer service provided to me.

    Original Review: Dec. 7, 2017

    Ehsam was very quick to follow up with my request for an estimate. He was personable and seemed knowledgeable. I ordered through him and when I determined that I wanted to take advantage of your 12 month no interest loan, he was quick to see that was processed. The products were ordered appropriately and I got good follow up from the website regarding arrival of the installers. The installers appeared on time, but had the wrong order in their van. One stayed behind to start removing existing flooring while the other returned to the warehouse to get my order. Once he returned they got to work and used their time well. Because they had another job scheduled the following day (?) they needed to cram through mine and worked until after 9 p.m. that night. Because it was late and they were needing to get home, my review of the final job was done very quickly.

    Now that it has settled in a bit I will say the following: 1. I like the products that I received. 2. I appreciated that the installers also moved my furniture as needed. 3. There are a lot of fibers breaking away from the carpet which is requiring more clean up than expected. (I'm not sure if this is normal or not - probably is.) 4. I found that the heat vent in the kitchen was not reinstalled appropriately and my new puppy was working on a screw that was about to fall out - but I luckily caught her before she could swallow it. I've tried to screw it in myself, but it appears the hole is blocked with flooring. 5. Immediately after the installers left I realized they had not left behind any remnants of the products so that if I ever had an emergent need in the future I would have the appropriate product available for the needed repair or replacement. I texted Ehsam and he replied he would see what he could do.

    I didn't hear from him after that, so I texted him again 2 weeks later (on 11/30) asking if he had been able to get me the needed remnants. Again, no reply by him, so I texted a request that he at least have the courtesy of replying to my inquiry four days later and he responded with apologies and asked for my "patience" until he could check with the office in the morning. Here we are... 3 more days after that and Ehsam has chosen to not follow up. So although the initial contact with Ehsam and Empire Today was excellent, things have steadily gone south from there.

    I'm now very concerned that the installation may still have issues and I will not be able to address them without remnants and hugely disappointed that Ehsam has chosen to disregard my repeated requests. I think I've been patient enough and so my feeling about this experience at this point is definitely less than my original 5 stars. Good quality installation and follow up by your sales representative are things that are very important to your customer's overall experience. I'm disappointed.

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    Diana,
    Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're disappointed to hear that your overall experience was not a positive one. We'll be in touch with you shortly to learn more.

    Thank you.

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    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2017

    A man from Empire Today came to the house and they have the carpet my husband and I agreed on. We got it at a good price and we had them install carpet in our living room, hallway, entryway and upstairs foyer. However, they did not do right in one bedroom and when we closed the door, it bent both the door. My husband had to do something himself ‘cause we never got a callback. He laid something down and it’s okay now.

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    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2017

    It was Empire Today's commercial that made me go with them over another company. I got a rug from them not too long ago. The cost was too much, but I wanted it.

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    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2017

    I was looking for somebody who knows good carpets and knows what they're doing, and Empire Today's sales team was very knowledgeable and friendly so I chose them. We had them install carpet in my living room and bedroom. The carpet has met my expectations and I'd recommend Empire Today to friends and family. One gets their money's worth.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    We are very satisfied with our carpet and installation from Empire. The only thing that would have made it better is if it had not been delayed by a guy calling in sick on the installation date. The carpet looks great and is holding up very well so far.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    My experience with Empire all around was outstanding. Thank You! I will recommend Empire to family and friends. Customer service was great. The salesman was on time and detailed about ordering. Service crew was very pleasant and courteous. Thanks again.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    Let's be clear as far as the carpet I received from Empire it's Great and worth every penny. Now as far as the installation it was awesome. You do see that I said it was because I am now able to close any door not a bedroom nor bathroom and when I informed customer service I was told that someone would contact me. Well it's been almost if not a month and no one has called me yet.

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    Dear Corey,
    Thanks for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your concerns have not been addressed, and we apologize for the inconvenience. We'll be in touch with your shortly to further discuss your experience.

    Thank you.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    Nice carpet and install! However baseboards are marked up. Would use Empire again! But other installers. Carpet looks beautiful and color is good. Thank you! Very good texture and feel of carpeting! Ok thank you.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    Everything from the initial consultation, communication, and installation were excellent. The consultant didn't try to up-sell us into a product we didn't need and was respectful of our timelines and preferences. Carpet looks great! Wish we had done it sooner!

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    Alex was so awesome at our consultation appointment. 1000% professional and knowledgeable. Installers worked very hard and were very careful. Overall, a great experience. Will call again when we do new flooring or carpet in the basement. Years of hearing that commercial paid off.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    Empire helped us complete our fixer upper project. The salesman was extremely professional and helpful and really nice. He showed up when they said he would.

    The carpet installers were fast and thorough - in and out in 1.5 hrs. They showed up within the window, too. We are very pleased with the results.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    It was a huge mistake to select the Empire Today to install new laminate floors in our home. Their sales representative made so many promises to us: affordable prices, good quality of their product, high professionalism of their installers. Unfortunately, quality of the product and the result of the installation leaves a lot to be desired. Top layers of laminate planks are too thin. They are not durable and not scratch-resistant. Baseboards are made from very cheap material. A few planks were not joined properly, which was resulted in gaps between them. Some baseboards didn’t fit snugly to the floor, forming slots. After the installation, all baseboards were covered with very noticeable holes from nails. Corners of baseboards look ugly. This list can be bigger but honestly all the mentioned above is not our main concern at the current time.

    The problem that bothers us most of all is the annoying squeaking sound, which our new laminate flooring makes with every our step, especially in the kitchen where a few laminate planks are not only squeaking but also sagging(!) when someone steps on them. Right after our new laminate flooring installation and discovering this annoying sound, we discussed the problem with the Empire Today’s installers. Their foreman tried to assure us that the laminate flooring would eventually stop squeaking. We patiently waited but nothing changed since then – it continues to creak and squeak. The sales representative and the installers knew that our sub-floor was uneven in some areas of our apartment and they promised to fix it prior to the new laminate flooring installation.

    The installers really tried to do it but failed to properly perform this part of work. They were also aware of our plans for our kitchen remodeling and cabinets installing after the laminate floor installation but told us that cabinet installation would not affect the installation of the laminate flooring. It’s absolutely obvious that the installers working on this project didn’t pay attention to details and demonstrated a lack of skills. We contacted the Empire Today customer service a few times by e-mail and by phone to schedule an inspection but have been completely ignored. It seems that this company doesn’t stand behind its product and service or simply doesn’t care about its customers.

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    Dear Peter,
    We're disappointed to hear that your floor is not meeting your expectations, and we'll be in touch with you shortly to know more.

    Thank you.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    Very happy. Great service from purchasing and installing and customer support was awesome. A great company that takes care of their customers. I have used Empire in the past, always a good experience. I will always go to them first, when I need new flooring.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    The only issue we had was with the installers. They played their music and my sister who has dementia bedroom was in the area being carpeted couldn't hear her TV. Also they left a mess when they were done. They also left file on my bathroom floor.

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    Rick,
    We take matters such as this one very seriously, and we'll be further investigating your concerns.

    Thank you.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    You sent someone out to inspect job, we showed him the issues. Waiting on corporate to get back to us. Hole in closet, stains on rugs and newly painted walls scuffed. Just waiting on someone to get back to us, just letting you know the work was sloppy.

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    Jill,
    We're read your review and we're sorry to hear about your installation experience. This is not the level of service that we expect for our customers, and we'll be in touch with you shortly to learn more.

    Thank you.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    Love how quickly they could get it done and it looks gorgeous. They moved and put back all my furniture. The salesman and the installers were professional. I love the quality of the product I chose. I wasn’t rushed and all my questions were answered.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    Couldn’t be more happy with the overall experience. Sales rep was knowledgeable and sensitive to our budget and timeframe. He was also very quick with follow up questions. The installers were dedicated artisans that made sure everything was perfect. I would highly recommend Empire Today to anyone!

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    Had Empire Today install Laminate flooring which is now fading under an area rug. Neither company claims responsibility. Empire states they only cover installation for a year and will not provide any further assistance. Very rude on the phone and hang up on me when I was trying to get information. Mohawk states that they are not responsible for fading as it is the rugs manufacture responsibility. On-line research states carpets will not cause fading on laminate. Just trying to get one of the companies to stand by their product.

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    Dear Todd,
    We've read your concerns, and we're disappointed to hear that your laminate floor is not meeting your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we'll be in touch with you shortly to review this matter further.

    Thank you.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    I was told to expect them between 8-9 am on the day of install. I received a call at 8:30 saying to expect them in about 45 minutes. They showed up at 10:30. Then they said it would take about 3 hours. I had arranged for someone to be there, but they needed to leave at 2:30. At 4:00 they finally finished and were aggravated they needed to wait 5 minutes for someone to come to the house and sign off on the work. The work was well done and I love the carpet, but the installers were terrible as far as customer service.

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    Sarah,

    We know your time is valuable, and we're sorry that we kept you waiting. We'll be further investigating your concerns. Thanks for your feedback.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    The salesman that came to the house was very polite and knowledgeable. He was able to provide options, help us select what would work best and look good.

    The installers were awesome. They worked hard and efficient. Did not really take a break and were respectful of our house and belongings.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    Empire Today did a great job of installing our new floors. The Sales Rep, and Installers were excellent and were very professional. The finished project looks great and added great value to our home. I am glad we selected Empire Today for this project and would certainly recommend them to friends and family.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    Very nice and respectable people. They helped pick just the right carpet for our budget and made it work. Everything came as expected and on time. Everyone involved had very good communication. We would use them again in the future for carpeting.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    All around good job. Sales rep came out fast, was very helpful walking us through choices and the install went well too! And it was a good value as well! We are very happy with quality price and service! We recommend Empire over the big box stores by far!

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    Very happy with whole experience. Our salesman was knowledgeable and helped make our decision easy, pricing was very fair for the quality product. Installers were polite and did their job quick and efficiently. We will recommend Empire for sure! Thank you for everything.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    Empire Today is the BEST!!! Svetlana the sales rep was great in helping us pick out the best product. We received awesome discounts because of their sale and our willingness to have our installation midweek and to move up the date of installation. The installation crew of four gentleman was top notch and professional, very courteous and respectful of our home. I think the crew was #** based in Tampa, Florida. I couldn't be happier with Empire Today's service, professionalism, and product. We finally have the perfect flooring that we love! Thank you, Empire Today! You're GREAT!!!

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    I am pleased with the overall carpet. I enjoy the color and extreme softness of the carpet. It is easy to clean and feels great to walk on. My only complaint is I noticed there are a few strands that seem to be coming up near the top of my stairs. If I notice more, I will contact to ask for correction. Overall, a happy customer.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    I’d like to say that everyone I dealt with from the salesman, to reps on the phone, to the installers were fantastic very professional and courteous. I do have a couple issues however. The first being pricing, in the future I will be more diligent and probably shop around. The reason being we cancelled a laminate floor install after the consultation, and a few days later were offered an enormous discount, and although I appreciate the discount it makes me think that I got ripped off on the carpets, if I cancelled them could I have gotten a better price. The other issue is with the laminate flooring. They look great and we are happy for them. Over the Thanksgiving Holiday it was brought to my attention by a few people that the floors that go under the baseboards are not secured down by a molding and are free floating. There is a about an inch and a half space between the baseboard and the new floors where the floors are not secured to the floor.

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    Richard,
    We're sorry to hear that your overall experience was not five star worthy, and we'd like to change this. We'll be in touch with you shortly to learn more.

    Thank you.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    I had Empire Today install carpet in my whole entire third floor. I liked the color and the texture of it. They were also more affordable than other companies and were very helpful. I had a small issue where they did three no shows. I made appointments and they didn't come to my house. Then I got a hold of a supervisor named Greg and he said that I'm going to go with another company and gave me the date. He also gave me a discount, and made sure I got my carpet. They took care of the problem which I appreciated.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    Most of the carpet and hardwood floor companies pretty much sell the same stuff. It was how fast they can install and then price that I needed to think about. I decided to go with Empire Today as it was convenient. They had the materials in stock unlike with other companies where we would have to wait at least a week. I had a carpet and hardwood floors installed in the bedroom, hall room and kitchen. I like the overall look of the flooring and how it matches well with the other floors that were preexisting.

    The overall service was good and I'm satisfied. However, customer service wasn't that great. When the contractors for the hardwood floors came in, the reps had called corporate Empire who then called me. Empire Today didn’t have the right plywood and they did the light flooring, yet they tried to charge me an extra $500 overall for the work. I was like, "No. The salesman came earlier and quoted me a price and that's the price I'm going to pay." Ultimately, the price that the salesman quoted ended up happening, but it was a thing that was unpleasant to deal with.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    Empire was recommended to me the first time I used it. I'm now a second-time user and I had Empire install hardwood floors in my bedrooms. I liked the floor and it met my expectations. but I had a discrepancy in the way that the floor was secured, whether it’d be floating or glued down. I didn’t have the option and we didn’t discuss it during the sales process that it needs to be covered. When I selected the option during the delivery, it was more. So, I was disappointed with it buit other than that I had a good experience with Empire.

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    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2017

    We had Empire Today put in hardwood flooring in the kitchen and the hall. My husband picked them out and they did a good job. They were also very nice people. And the flooring was really nice too. We like it. I would recommend them to someone.

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    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2017

    We have an apartment and the carpet was installed throughout by Empire. It was convenient that they came, measured and got everything done at once. I also felt like they’re somewhat negotiable because of the initial cost and we’ve bought other stuff from Empire. I like the color of the carpet a lot. The installers did great. They were on time and they were efficient. They also cleaned up. Overall, it was a positive experience.

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    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2017

    Our builders recommended Empire Today, and we had them install our wall-to-wall carpet. The price was reasonable and I had no trouble during, before, and after the service. I would definitely recommend them to a friend.

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    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2017

    First of all let me start with my wife and I were moving into our new house the next week on Tuesday. We had a quote from multiple contractors and Empire beat the other bids. I didn't show any contractors the other company's bids which was nice but if I knew that they wouldn't do the job after their company representative had seen the job I would have and I’m going somewhere else. The rooms were down to the concrete and all they had to do was lay some new tack strips and install the carpet.

    They showed up a day late causing us to have all our possessions moved into our garage instead of our house. Then they refused to do the install. By the way, we had 2 other contractors that would do the same install without any issues. Then their "service" department didn't call us back, ever! It's been over a week without any responses. I've called them 5 times and not a single representative has been available to take my calls to get the project completed. I'm now going to look into taking them to small claims court for moving costs, my 10% down payment, and time off from work for the day they didn't do the install.

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    Stephen,
    We're sorry to hear that your installation was unable to be completed as scheduled. We thank you for your review, and we'll be further investigating your concerns.

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    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2017

    I had quite a bit installed by Empire Today. At one point we got the vinyl kitchen floor. Another time we got steps and hallway. Another time we got one bedroom done. Another time we got a different bedroom done and got multiple area rugs. We also got a second one about a month or two ago, a 12 by 12 or 12 by 14, but about five or six different times. You can't beat their prices and next day installation. They're always my go-to people and I always go to them. I like my kitchen floor. I got a small kitchen but it's a stone-looking vinyl and the installer did a phenomenal job doing it. I like the design and style, the colors of it, the whole thing and how the guys did it. I got all these corners and little cabinet areas.

    The installers were good at their craft. They came in, measured it, and looked at it, and as I was watching, I asked, “Where's the seam at?” The installer replied, “No, it's all one piece,” and I asked, “How is this all one piece?” He said, “This is what we do all day.” It was unbelievable. The salesman of Empire Today also is awesome and he’s a really good salesman. Anytime I need anything, I call him directly. If I had to call him some more and said I needed a rug, he would ask, “When do you want me to come over? When is good for you?” And he would say, “I could be there in 20 minutes.” And he always gives me a good price and he's really nice. I've recommended him to multiple people. My experience with Empire Today has been excellent.

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    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2017

    I like Empire and they've also done work for me before. So, I had them put linoleum in the kitchen and the bathroom. It has met my expectations and its cost was very good. Empire is a good company. They did everything right, and I would tell my friends that Empire has always done a good job for me.

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    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2017

    Empire Today did a good job installing carpet in my basement. It has met my expectations at a cost that is pretty fair. Aside from the way they carpeted the stairs, I also like how good and soft the padding is.

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    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2017

    Our experience with Empire was great from beginning to end. The representative that came out was professional, courteous and very well informed. He made us feel comfortable in our decision. The installers arrived the next day and we also professional. The quality and workmanship are exceptional. I would highly recommend to others for their flooring needs. I will definitely return for mine.

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    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2017

    We have a place in Hedgesville, WV. We had carpeting put in and the project is not complete. The first day I had someone wait for them. They never came. Called at 4:40 PM and said they wouldn't be there until the next day. We don't live there full time so I had to make arrangements a second time for someone to be there. The whole floor was to be carpeted, but it isn't. A big square in front of the front door doesn't have any carpet on it. We have called numerous times and just get lip service from the company. A person called and asked how it went and when I returned the call no one answers or calls back. I have a Reference #, but no one wants to hear about the unprofessional job that has been done. This company is the worst I have ever dealt with. They were real happy to take my money, but only do a half assed job.

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    Pat,
    This is not the experience that we expect for our customers, and we'll be further investigating your concerns.

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    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2017

    I have logs put in by Empire Today last month and the cost and quality were all right. I already paid the first bill they sent me. Everything was okay and I'd recommend Empire.

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    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2017

    I like the color, texture, and durability of the carpet I got from Empire Today. Its higher price-wise compared to other brands but their sales rep was pretty good and the reputation of the company is why I went with them.

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2017

    Worked with 2 teams (hardwood & carpet). Both teams were excellent. Efficient, polite and easy to work with. The hardwood installation took 2 days with a lot of prep - team lead explained everything without issue. Carpet team took 3 hrs; less explanation needed but easy to work with. Sales rep was great in providing options and giving me time to think and decide on the path I wanted with no pressure and helped with cost saving options! I'd recommend Empire Today to friends & family!

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2017

    I like working with Empire Today. When they came to the house, I could check the colors and look at everything against my walls and furniture which I couldn’t do with other people. I had carpeting and blinds installed and their products have better quality than others brands but at have same cost. However, I called customer service today because I got a real big pull on the rug. I bought this carpet specifically because the gentleman who came here told me that it was cut loop so there would be no pulls.

    My other carpet was a loop from Empire and it was more of a Berber. My husband had been in a wheelchair and it was easier for him to get over that carpet because it was flatter, but we have a lot of problems with pulls. So when the salesman was here, he told me that if I don't want pulls, I have to stay away from that Berber and go for these. He showed me the bunch and they were really nice under my feet, plus a little bit more cushioned. He said it's cut loop so it won't pull. So

    I was upset when I saw this big pull on my new carpet. Seeing it’s under warranty, the gentleman is going to have somebody call me to set up an appointment and send their reps to come look at it. The carpet was in for only a couple of weeks when it happened.

    Other than that, everybody has been very friendly and nice. The gentleman who came to the house to do everything was very patient with me trying to match something, and the guys that put the carpeting and blinds in were organized and clean. Everything was the way I hoped it to be. The carpet upstairs and the blinds are great as well. I’m very satisfied with my experience with them.

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2017

    We had vinyl flooring installed by Empire Today in the living room, dining room, hallway and bedrooms. We’re very happy with the quality of our flooring and I like the wood veneer’s design. Compared to other brands, their cost and quality is good. We love the product and everything about it but the disposal of the leftover product didn't go as planned. The installer didn't have room on his truck to take all the old carpet back with him and he promised to return in a few days to pick it up. But he didn't return in a week, so I called customer service. The installer called and said he'd be by in a few days and he didn't come. I called three times and finally, I gave up and threw it away myself. Other than that, it was a good experience and I would recommend them to a friend, but we’d also tell them to make sure as far as the disposal of the product is. As frustrating is the disposal of the product was, it didn't take away from the experience otherwise.

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    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2017

    This is the 3rd time I have used Empire and each time has been an excellent experience. This is experience has been the same. The installers were pleasant, professional and did an excellent installation. I did actually recommend Empire to a friend and will not hesitate to do so in the future. Thank You Empire for providing exceptional product, service and customer service and all at an affordable price.

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    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2017

    I liked the color and the texture of the carpet that was installed by Empire Today in our bedroom. It's very similar to the carpeting that I had which needed to be replaced. A friend had Empire and I heard that she had a good experience, so I took her word for it. Empire's installers did what they had to and they were as fast as they could be. They did a great job and I had a very good experience with the whole process.

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    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2017

    Gonna start from very beginning, the salesman shows up at almost 8 pm after I wasted an entire day off waiting for him, should have known I was gonna be in for it but I gave the salesman the benefit of the doubt. The day of the installation comes and I get a phone call at 730 am saying I was the second stop, well again an entire day off of waiting and they show up at 6 pm to start the install, ok whatever, at least they’re here. So now, 5 months later, the carpet has changed colored, has rips and tears in it, set up an appointment for them to inspect it, nobody shows up, again a wasted day off. I called 3 times and all 3 times they say they're trying to reach the tech but he's not answering. Finally at 7 pm I call for the last time that night and they say I never had a set appointment... so I put in a complaint, they state somebody will call me in 24 hrs, nobody does.

    So again I call, because now for 3 weeks almost every other day I call and I have never once received a call from them, even when the rep states they put in a corporate complaint for me and that I would receive a call back... and so they finally do come out and say the entire carpet needs to be replaced, "Somebody will contact you", well that was 4 days ago and I have still not been contacted. So I call, as usual the rep states, "You have to wait for your local office to call you"... still waiting, filed another complaint, still have never heard anything back. Worst customer service in the world, horrible product, I'm demanding their product be removed from my house and expect a full refund!!!

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    This is not the experience that we expect for our customers and we regret to hear that your concerns have not been addressed. We'll be in touch with you shortly to learn more.

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    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2017

    I looked for something really quick to put in so I could sell my house and Empire Today installed carpet in our basement. They called to set up the installation and their staff was great. Plus, the installers were really nice and did a great job.

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    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2017

    My daughter got her hardwood floors through Empire Today so I went the same route and had them install carpet in the living room, hallway and dining room of our home. I like the color that we picked. It’s dark and doesn’t get dirty easily. I also got 50% off on the installation. The guys who did the installation did a good job of moving the furniture around. They didn't break or scratch anything, so it was all a good deal.

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    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2017

    Empire Today deals with floors and I had dealt with them before. I had them install laminate flooring in our dining room, and I like its color. The installation was good. I had a great experience and I would recommend them to friends.

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    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2017

    Empire came out to measure my family room for a new carpet for Thanksgiving. I hired people to move everything out of the room the night before and called Empire to confirm they were coming as my sister took the day off to be there. The next day, installation day, they canceled. I called since it was Monday. They promised to do it on Wednesday and canceled again. I had to change all my Thanksgiving plans. When I called back, there were no apologies for ruining my Thanksgiving.

    They said they would be on Monday. I said no. My sister cannot take another day off. Gloria agreed on Friday since I had it off. Friday morning they called to confirm Monday. They argued with me for 15 minutes. Finally, they transferred me to Gloria. She pretended we never had the previous conversation. I demanded that it be on Saturday or I was canceling. She said "Now I have to spend my day calling people just for you" They did install on Saturday, but no one deserves to be treated the way they treated me. The rest of my house will be done by someone else.

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    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2017

    My salesman was wonderful. He was so helpful and courteous and made selecting carpet, wood flooring and kitchen flooring effortless. The delivery and installation went off without any problems or issues and I highly recommend Empire Today. My home had flooded and all of the flooring had to be replaced. I feel like I got quality products and a great deal on all of it.

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    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2017

    My wife and I could not be more pleased with the entire process of having the upstairs of our house carpeted. Our salesman, Chris, was quite helpful in explaining our product and pricing options. At all points in his consultation we felt comfortable and knew he was giving us exemplary service. The installers were professional, and their attention to detail was unparalleled. The installation took one additional day, because our house is old, and the installers wanted to ensure that the patterns in our carpet lined up perfectly. This delay was entirely understandable, and I sincerely appreciate their efforts. The price of our carpet and installation was the lowest of the quotes we received, and I am thrilled by the value of the product and service provided by Empire. I would happily recommend Empire, and specifically our salesman and installers to friends and family.

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    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2017

    Everything was perfect from making an appointment, seeing the salesperson (very knowledgeable which made our choice easier) the installers were on-time, polite and neat - we are enjoying our new carpets and are telling everyone about our great experience with Empire.

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    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2017

    I was replacing something old and I had wooden floors installed by Empire. I like their product, but something that was written on the contract was not explained to me and I didn't like that. It was too much for me and there was nothing else they can do. Empire Today should tell their customer every detail and before refinancing anybody, they should tell them, “This is what's going to happen. This is your interest rate. This is this.” They should tell them the ins and outs so the customer is clear with the interest rate. But they would just tell you the good thing and then later on when you see your statement, you see different charges. And when you call and ask, they say it’s not them, and they all refer everything to the bank. If I knew I would be paying $29 every month on the interest rate, I wouldn’t have taken that because it’s too much. I’m dissatisfied with my experience with Empire Today.

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    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2017

    Easy and fast to schedule appointment. Sales rep showed up on time and easy to interact with. Installation was offered for the next day which was scheduled within a 4 hour window. Called near end of 4 hour window to cancel and reschedule another day. Made promise couldn't keep - I could have scheduled it for another day if needed but was offered next day. Once here for installation went okay, except later noticed that piece in small closet under stairwell installed in wrong direction. I had specifically asked for carpet just for stairwell, that would wear well and look good on stairwell. It looks nice until you walk on it. It shows every footprint and makes the new carpet immediately look old and worn. Something you could never have noticed from small sample shown when deciding which carpet.

    I am SO disappointed. This type of carpet should have NEVER been one of the options for steps. I wish in hindsight I had taken the berber type carpet. As we know, steps get some of the heaviest use and as a result carpet constantly looks worn and old - and that I need to or should vacuum it constantly if I want it to look good. Hopefully I will save up some money to eventually replace. What a waste of my money on this. Pretty depressing.

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    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2017

    We were looking for new carpet for our basement. Checked a few places before calling empire. The service to measure up and quote was spot on and the price was better than we had seen for a top quality carpet. The installers were right on time and efficient. The entire process went very smoothly. Will definitely use again.

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    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2017

    Works that installed my floor did a beautiful job. I have more floors to do. I hope I get the same workers to install the rest of my floors. I am very happy and pleased. With the installment of my floors. I would highly recommend Empire to my friends and family. Thank you Empire. Love my new flooring. A1 company. Great job well done!

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    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2017

    My experience with Empire was very positive. The first crew who came out to install recommended a different product than I had ordered which was being installed over my tile floor and they were absolutely correct. I reordered another product and another crew, headed up by Jorge #**, arrived on time to install my floors. Jorge's attention to detail as well as going above and beyond my expectations was amazing.

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    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2017

    The sales person was prompt, courteous and knowledgeable. The installers show up precisely when they were scheduled. They worked efficiently and with full regard for us, and our furniture. The installation went without a hitch and the result is fantastic. This entire experience could not have gone more smoothly. Great job.

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    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2017

    I had a carpet installed in two bedrooms. When the Empire rep came out, he showed me the different carpets and I picked one that had a charcoal with black and gray color. Empire Today is good and they come in real quick.

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    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2017

    I've been run through the winger with this company and Robert in customer service at their corporate office is the worst of them all. On countless phone conversations he was rude and not helpful with understanding my situation. Go elsewhere.

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    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2017

    Empire Today had a good price for vinyl flooring and they did a good job installing it for me. They took two days because of the weather, but everything went fine. The experience has been very satisfying.

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    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2017

    I reported gaps between the planks of my luxury vinyl floor 2/19/17. This is 11/27/17 and it's not resolved! There is rarely a live person answering the phone and the appropriate people don't return calls. It has already been determined that the cause of the problem is improper installation. At this point, all I want is my money back! I had ceramic tile removed and it's only right I pay for that, but I want the rest refunded. I've been informed that I can either get a new floor or get "half of my order refunded".

    There also were problems at the time of installation where large scratches were made into the surface of the new floor because appropriate measures were not taken when moving appliances back in place, a hole was made in my carpet where a transition piece was installed, a fabric blind was soiled with adhesive because the adhesive container was placed on the window sill, and my brick front porch was stained with residue from leveling compound. These problems were corrected but not as quickly and easily as they should've been. Why now would I want a new floor from a company that couldn't get it right from the beginning, has caused ongoing problems, AND has poor customer service???

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    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2017

    I have a very good experience with Empire Today. They offered a competitive price and I had them update the carpeting in my bedroom. The rep who came out to measure the carpeting and gave us the contract was very precise and professional. The gentleman who came and did the installation was way above board. He arrived when he was supposed to and he was very courteous and respectful of our home. And he did an extremely professional job installing the carpeting within a reasonable time.

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    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2017

    Empire was better when we considered everything and it was a better deal all things considered. We had them install the luxury vinyl plank in the entire downstairs as well as the kitchen, living room and dining room. We liked the design more than anything else, as well as the price. We’ve had it for a couple of months now and we’re really satisfied. The installation was excellent and the installers did a really good job. They were done faster than we thought it was going to be and took them less than two days. The quality of their workmanship was really high. It was good and I was really tickled with that. Empire was a better way to go.

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    Reviewed Nov. 26, 2017

    Our carpeting from Empire Today is beautiful, and it was a lot less pricey than around here. We had three bedrooms, a living room, and the hallway installed with the carpeting. Empire's sales guy was good. He came to the house and he knew what he was doing. He also did our son's house and our daughter's house. Our experience with Empire was very good, but the men that came the first day said there was too much work to do. So, they didn't do everything until the next day. Also, the front of the bathroom door is a little messed up. We didn't go through the flooring, and when I scrubbed the bathroom floors, I saw the holes which I didn't see until after they left. They didn't put it right up to the tile, so I'm going to have to get someone to fix it.

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    Reviewed Nov. 26, 2017

    I had a laminate floor installed by Empire in one room and then they carpeted the stairs going up to the next level from that room. I considered other companies but those were the specifics from the boss, my wife: from Empire. We had carpet before so all of the stains are now gone and our new flooring is easy to take care of. It looks beautiful and it's easy to clean as well. It took them one day to install the flooring. The guy that measured the room for us was a bit of a slacker though. He missed that we had a fireplace hearth so we had to spend an extra $200 for them to undercut it so the laminate would slide under it. But the install guys were fine and they did a good job. We had to call them back after the carpet got put in so they could finish the trim. My experience with Empire was very good and I've already told other people about Empire.

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    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2017

    I picked Luxury Vinyl planks. The job was $5000. I told her I need it done by Friday due to a party. When it came to installing they brought a flimsy thin Vinyl planks. I was ticked because I had no time to cancel the order due to the baby shower my wife was throwing or I would have canceled the entire job until the correct planks are put in. I ask for a discount. They refuse my advice. Don’t use Empire Today.

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    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2017

    Empire Today installed hardwood floors in my basement family room, living room, kitchen, and dining room area. I considered some other brands but I didn't get any quotes from any other brands. I negotiated with the Empire folks and got what I thought was a good deal. The willingness of the salesperson to work with the amount of money that I wanted to spend and give me the product that I wanted also made me go with them. The wood is just beautiful. The installation crew was excellent. They were fast, efficient, and professional. I was also impressed with their precision, their measuring and them making sure everything fits properly. The wood was cut to the proper size. So, I was really happy with the quality.

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    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2017

    Avoid at all costs. This is hands down the worse experience I have ever had with a contractor. The sales person Dan lied to us and did not even place the order correctly. This company has done nothing but give me hassles. First their installers refused to do the job they were hired to do and just left. Then the job was rescheduled and no one showed up. Then when they did show up the next day (the third time!) they tried to charge us more than the agreed to price and after an hour they finally agreed to keep their promise (the salesperson was lying about what he agreed to! Unbelievable!). Then as if the week from hell wasn't bad enough, the salesperson did not enter the order correctly and add the basement stairs to the order. I mean really?

    This is the worse company ever - don't make the same mistake I did. I should add also that not only was the salesperson completely incompetent, the customer service people were rude and unhelpful. I wish I could leave zero stars except the installers today were nice - they were at the mercy of Dan the lying sales guy and the horrible management. How do they stay in business??

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    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2017

    We got laminate flooring from Empire Today and it was installed in my bedroom, dining room, and hallway. Empire had a nice salesman, and I got the price that I could support. The only thing was they took out my cold air exchangers in my heat vents and they didn't install them back.

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    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2017

    My husband and I scheduled an appointment for Wednesday the 22nd. Our appointment time was set and confirmed via email for the hours between 3 pm and 5 pm. At 4 pm they called and said that the rep was behind and wanted to see if I wanted to reschedule. So I asked, "How far behind?" The customer service rep on the phone told me that the sales rep was still on her 11:30 am appointment. I was willing to wait if there was only one appointment still to go but she was several appointments behind so I rescheduled for Friday the 24th. Our appointment time was set and confirmed again via email for the hours between 1 pm and 3 pm. At 3:10 pm I called and asked if the sales rep was running behind again since we had not heard anything and they were already 10 mins late.

    The customer service rep put me on hold and called the sales rep. When the customer service rep came back to my line he said there was a miscommunication and the sales rep had taken a vacation day and asked if I wanted to reschedule. ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? NO I don't want to reschedule with your company, my husband has already taken off two days now to be here for a rescheduled appointment that then turned into a no call no show appointment and a company who now wants to tell me there was a miscommunication. This is absolutely ridiculous.

    I am really disappointed, I was excited to use them and they have completely blown this opportunity with us. How do you stay in business when you are so unreliable and unorganized? I had to give one star to submit this review but what I would have preferred to do was thumbs down or even negative stars to say the least. I can only say that the customer service reps weren't rude and did say sorry for the inconvenience each time. I feel bad for them. They work for a company who allows them to take the heat from the customers when the sales reps are the ones who are the ones who aren't held accountable for their actions.

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    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2017

    Needed carpet installed on the 22nd of November. Showed up, said they didn't receive payment and hassled me about it. They realized they made a mistake, and proceeded to remove the carpet. Come back from work, carpet removed and nothing installed. Called on Friday the 24th, the earliest they can install is on Monday 27th. Terrible business, bad customer service, bad all around.

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    We know that delays can be frustrating, and we're disappointed to know that your installation was not completed as scheduled.We'll be in touch with you shortly to make things right and ensure the completion of your installation.

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    After a positive interaction with Empire Today, Doris increased their star rating on Nov. 27, 2017.

    Updated review: Nov. 27, 2017

    After calling the Customer Call Center and not being helped at al in fact were fairly rude!, I then called the sales rep who didn't answer and she never called back, I then wrote the complaint on this site and I got a call the next day saying they would be there that morning. The installers showed up about 9:30 and did the install and I'm happy with that. Though I shouldn't have to escalate an issue through third parties to get help.

    Original Review: Nov. 24, 2017

    Met with Empire Sales Rep on 20 Nov, selected a Carpet and was offered 24 Nov as the install date. We took that day off because someone had to be there. We were reminded that we had 3 days to cancel. On 23 Nov Empire sent an email verifying the install on 24 Nov between 8 am and 6 pm. So we cleared out the rooms last night to prepare for the install. Got a phone call at 9 am saying that they couldn’t do it and it would be next Saturday before they could get to it! Finally Ava said after we stated we would cancel they would come Monday! I’m getting ready to go get a Stainmaster Carpet instead, Ava wouldn’t offer any help or $100 Visa for the inconvenience or loss of work etc, plus the Sales Rep Amanda never returned our calls as of yet!

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    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2017

    When Empire Today installed carpet in my house, I liked that they moved all the furniture. Some other companies that we had checked in the past would see about doing it and some didn’t do it at all. And I’m not about to do it at my age. While the installers were fine, the part where they joined the carpet shows a little bit, and they told me it would disappear over time but so far it has not. Additionally, they didn't have one room worth of carpet. We had to wait a couple of days to get the final room done since the carpet comes down from Chicago. We're not happy because it was a room that we really needed, but they came back on the day they said and got it done.

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    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2017

    We had looked at different places, and Empire was cheaper with mostly better quality. It was the third time that we've used them. We have a large house and we've done several rooms with them at one time. And for the other times, we've just had them do one room. The quality of the first flooring that we had them do was not any good. There were a couple of big spots on it that were irregular. And Empire came out and redone it. If we needed them again, we probably would rehire them.

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    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2017

    I had vinyl flooring installed in my master bedroom by Empire Today. Their quality was better than the other brands. They're a little expensive though but we figured you get what you pay for. The installers were on time and very polite. They took the old carpet out and put the new vinyl down. They put the quarter round molding around it and it made it look good! I've already told some of our neighbors about Empire.

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    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2017

    Empire Today checked all the boxes for everything I needed to be done and the cost was cheaper. We got a better deal through them. I am so impressed with the quality and I really love it. We got vinyl flooring and the carpeting. The carpeting is nice and plush and it’s what the salesman told me it would be. It wasn’t a cheaper brand. The vinyl flooring is wonderful and beautiful. The installers of both the carpeting and the vinyl flooring were very professional. They were very kind and very considerate of us. It was the best experience ever. Aside from having to move all the stuff out of my house, they moved the heavy furniture for me. They were wonderful and efficient. I was very impressed. I’ve told other people how wonderful they were. We got the quality that we paid for and that we were shown. They were really very fast in doing it. I have no complaints at all from the salesman to the installers.

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    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2017

    We had hardwood and carpet installed from "Empire Today". It truly saddens me to write this. I dislike complainers. The carpet is cheap (you can often just pull out the fibers), and the hardwood took 4 return visits to fix. The carpet on the stairs was mistakenly cut by the installer midway up the stairs, and they attempted to hide the mistake by tucking it away (6" long cut), and while they sent an installer out to review the installation issue, they lost all those records and needed to send out another installer. After 3 attempts to get someone here again (unreturned calls etc), we just gave up. It has been 6 months of problems and poor management, so we will now have to have another company repair the issues and pay out of pocket. Maybe Empire is okay in other areas of the country, but in Portland Oregon, they seem to be almost completely incompetent and unable to deliver a product. Maybe our case is a fluke. But it makes things hard on everyone involved.

    Issues: Poor quality carpet, poor carpet installation and attempt to cover it up, kept calling the wrong phone number when returning our calls, unable to fix the phone number on the account after 9 requests, poor hardwood installation, multiple visits to fix hardwood issues, lost visit records on several occasions. Outcome: No longer doing business with the local branch and hiring other installers to fix issues.

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    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2017

    We are interested in replacing carpet downstairs with hardwood and scheduled an appointment for 3-5 PM on Monday 11/20/17. At 5 minutes to five I called and asked about why we had neither heard from or seen anyone. I was told there was a conflict and would need to reschedule, which we did. I asked why we were not told of the conflict and there was not an answer. We had come home to be there and lost over two hours of our day. I asked to speak to a manager who after an extended wait came on the phone and essentially took the "not my fault" approach. We asked that the estimator call before they came for the next appointment and Empire said they would.

    The next day I came home 20 minutes before the appointment to find the estimator inside talking with my wife. She showed up early, without a call. My wife had indicated that we wanted engineered hardwoods. The lady went out to her car and brought in mostly items we did not ask for or want. The product we were interested in she could only show us a picture. We did get an estimate which was under their 50/50/50 sale, but she could not break it out to tell us how much was product, what the regular product price was, how much was installation, under-lament or removal of existing carpet. We wanted to save a buck and remove the old carpet ourselves thereby doing any needed repairs prior to hardwood installation. Their 50% off product and 50% of labor was higher than competitors full price. Our experience with this company left a bad taste in our mouth and we would rather move towards a company we feel we can trust.

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    We strive to leave a positive impression during our in-home consultations, and we regret to hear that this was not the case. We'll further review your concerns, and we'll be in touch with you soon.

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    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2017

    I absolutely love my carpet installed by Empire Today on my steps. My niece called Empire out to do an estimate on my sister's old carpet. And I liked the knowledgeableness of the person who came out, and he worked and helped me get what I needed. They were also willing to install it when I needed it and when I had the money to do it. And so, all of those played a part in choosing Empire. And I am considering having the other parts of stairs done with the same carpet. It is durable and I like its color, and my sister even said that when they get to do her 400 and something square feet bedroom, she wants the same carpet because it was of good quality.

    I love that the person who installed the carpet was very helpful. I had to leave and go somewhere when he came, and I told him to please look after my mom and lock the door when he leaves because my mom is 90-something years old. And he said it wasn't a problem and that he'd take care of her. He was happy to do it and it was impressive to me.

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    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2017

    My friend took Empire Today’s service, so I also went ahead with them. I like that the service was good and that they’re professional. I let them put carpet on my stairs and so far, it's good. It’s smooth and I’m quite happy.

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    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017

    The salesperson was very pushy. I felt uncomfortable but the price seemed comparable other major retailers so I decided to go with them. I decided to do whole house which I am regretting now. Day of installation the installers came at 11:00. They quickly got to work. They were very fast in moving stuff. They were done by 6 PM. Pretty fast for 6 rooms and hallway. I don't mind whom is hired by the company but none of them spoke English. Hard to communicate. I was using Google translator to communicate.

    But the problems started after that. Few days later I feel my carpet is starting to bubble in every room and I can hear the squeaky noise. As I did not have that noise before I called them again. Week later they came to inspect and tried to convince that it is floor. After explaining and letting them feel the bubbles around the house, they decided it was padding that is defective. They put me on a phone with a manager who promised me that I will get a call by EOD to schedule an appointment. I asked for the inconvenience and the answer I got from him - “Do you want us to fix and stay in squeaky floor”. I had no choice, there was not an apology or anything. We have to move things in my house again, take a day off as well. The manager did not seem to be considerate. He was arrogant.

    After that, I never got a call to schedule an appointment. Two days later I called and the case was opened to contact me. Day later I got a call that they will come on Tuesday. Fast forward to Tuesday morning, we both took time off and I get a call, saying the installer called out sick and they cannot come. However, they will next day. I am hoping that they will come here tomorrow. While I understand that people get sick but this is not acceptable. There was no compensation for the inconvenience caused and the time I had to stay home and then not getting things done. When I mentioned I am told 150$ credit which is about 1% of my cost. I was told it is more than what they do normally. 50$ is for missing the installation and additional 100$ for the inconvenience caused to us.

    Not to mention, but I took their BEST carpet (“30 year warranty”) for install in whole house. What I am talking is one month time frame. My sales person never called me back to see how the carpet installation went, any issues etc. No courtesy call from him. What I got was, mail with his business card for referrals. I am sure not to do that anytime. Worst customers service from EMPIRE and the sales person. I would not recommend them.

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    Dear Ronak,
    We dislike reviews like yours, and we sincerely apologize for your experience. We understand that we've spoken to you in regards to your listed concerns, and we'll continue to follow up until a solution is reached.

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    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017

    I had Empire Today install carpet in three bedrooms and a closet. The rest of the house is hard surfaced and we wanted to go with carpet mainly for expediency. I saw Empire’s ad about next day installation, and they were able to pull it off. We called on a Thursday, the rep came on Monday to do the measurement and selection of the product, and then they were able to install it on Tuesday. We ended up paying about 88 yards, and two installers got it done between 9 AM and 1 PM so we were happy with that. They did a great job, too. The quick turnaround and their stock of inventory certainly helped. We didn't order a special product, which also helped. We ran a tight time frame with a house move, finishing up painting, and furniture arriving, and a lot of factors in it, but we were able to get them all met. We were fully pleased and it was a good experience overall.

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    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017

    My daughter and son-in-law have had Empire Today do some work for them a year ago. I thought Empire did a good job, so that’s why I called them. The sales rep gave me all the information I needed. Empire installed wooden floors for me, and the guys who installed it were really good and professional. I would recommend friends to choose Empire Today because they did a good job.

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    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2017

    Ordered carpet in advance. Paid $1600 and was called THE DAY OF INSTALLATION to be told that carpet was out of stock and not available. Their guarantee of getting carpet right away is a total lie. Even when given five extra days they couldn't come through with the product that was ordered. Horrible experience. Stay away!

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    Dear Allyson,
    We understand that your time is valuable, and we regret to hear that you were inconvenienced by a delay in your installation. We understand that your order was cancelled, if you continue to have questions and/or concerns please contact us at customersupport@empire-today.com.

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    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2017

    I had Empire Today install carpet in my bedroom. I really liked the salesman who came. He was very professional, friendly, seemed to know his products, and wasn't pushy. I was going to go elsewhere but he convinced me to use Empire. Our flooring met my expectations and I like its quality and its price, too. The installer was very nice, but I gave him specific instructions and told him I have some things behind my cabinet that I need to pick up. The cabinet was too heavy for me so I told him to let me go behind it before they pull up the carpet. He said he'd let the guys know but then he left and didn't tell them. I was doing something else and when I came in, the whole carpet was pulled up. I kept trying to ask them but they didn't speak English and they didn't understand a word I was saying. I was very angry about because my little custom jewelry and other things that fell behind the cabinet were gone. Other than that, everything else was good.

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    Thank you for your feedback. We're disappointed to hear that your overall experience was not five star worthy. We'll be further reviewing your concerns, and we'll be in touch with you soon.

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    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2017

    I had carpet installed by Empire Today in our home’s family room. They were quicker to install and they had a better price over other brands. We were looking at Home Depot, but Empire Today was definitely cheaper and I like how the carpet looks. The only thing we’re a little bummed out about is that the carpeting has a strange pattern to it. What we understood from the salesman was that they were supposed to install it vertically, the length of the room but they installed it horizontally and did one seam instead of doing three. It looks better in the end but we were under the impression that the striations would run the length of the room. Overall, we’re very pleased with everything.

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    Reviewed Nov. 19, 2017

    My brother was very pleased with his experience with Empire Today. They worked on the two bedrooms. The flooring is easy to clean, but shiny, and very durable. The color is good as well. It was installed over a month ago and the installers were excellent. It looks very good and my brother wants to do his bedroom next. However, they couldn't do the hallway and steps because the floors were uneven. They were disappointed and told us the flooring would crack when we walk on it. It looks awful because we took the rugs up and horrible. I don't know what we're going to do with the floors. We may have to get somebody in to sand them down. For now, I'm going to put steel threads and a little throw rug up by the landing. They provide very good workmanship and service. I would recommend them to anybody.

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    Reviewed Nov. 19, 2017

    At first I didn't know who to call for a carpet installation because everybody has good & bad experiences but I was more familiar with Empire Today since I've seen a lot of TV commercials so I gave it a try. I got an appt so I can get the room measured & see what carpet matches with the rest of the house. It was super easy plus discounts then I made another appt to get it installed. The day of installation the guys that came were very nice & did the job really fast. It was a very well done & clean installation. I would recommend & if in the future I need more carpet installations I know where to call without hesitation.

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    Reviewed Nov. 19, 2017

    I had Empire Today install hardwood flooring in my living room and hallway, and I had a very good experience working with them. They compare very well compared to other brands. I even put a down payment on the first one I saw, but they never did install. The flooring I got is a dark wood and it made my living room look wider, and a thousand time better. Plus, the workers were fantastic. My daughters also love the flooring. When I get rid of the bedrooms, I will be calling them back. I recommend them.

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    Reviewed Nov. 19, 2017

    I had Empire Today install a nice carpet in our bedrooms which looked different. They were very fast and had them installed in two days compared to Home Depot which would’ve taken two weeks so Empire is faster. Empire Today did a good work and everything’s been excellent.

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    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2017

    Set up an appointment for quote, for 11/11 by online, didnt show up between 3-5pm, re-looked at email, was set for 18th, took as my fault. No one showed on 18th, called and they told me no one set the appointment. So waited 3 weeks for nothing. Reason for review is because they dont have any other way to voice my complete displeasure with them. Would give zero stars but not allowed.

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    We understand that your time is valuable and regret to hear that this was your experience. We'll be in touch with you shortly to learn more.

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    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2017

    When we began to remodel our Florida house we chose Empire based on your television commercials jingle stuck in our heads. We began with carpet in our two guest rooms and everything was exceptional from the subcontractor to the installation and professionalism, also we liked your sales representative. Then we heard your advertisement buy one get two rooms free for tile. So we called your sales representative again, only to discover it was a form of bait and switch as the promo was an extremely small selection choice that I can only assume wasn't selling. But decided to place an order anyway for a tile I liked for a total of $9,900.00 and according to your rep included tear out and haul away. (He even pulled up thresholds to confirm what the laminate was on top of, as we discussed on the phone as you were trying to upsell the service with your subcontractors here to verify that indeed the thresholds had been pulled up).

    We pushed the tile installation back twice to make sure we could arrange our schedules so that one of us could be home everyday only to have your first crew of subcontractors sent out to proceed take over two hours to find our house. After multiple calls from him I decided to cancel and go to work. Then October 9th 2017. Your second crew of subcontractors arrived and they called your corporate office (which is when the previously mentioned upsell in price occurred, warning sign #2 that I again didn't listen to). But since we had already rearranged our schedules for this 2 weeks we proceeded despite your last minute add on/upsell charges. My schedule was cleared from October 9th thru the 19th and your subcontractors assured me they would be done, and be working weekends not to worry.

    The first three days were great, I made sure they had breakfast and lunch. But then the no shows began, either the materials were not in or they ran out etc. We both know (growing up with my father being an architect and general contractor as well as being around subcontractors/local unions) I knew they were taking other jobs which I understand you need to do to grow your business but not at my expense or timeline.

    Now as a flooring company you are obviously aware then when grouting floors it is necessary to remove the excess and residue as you go not days later or it becomes hard to impossible to get off. That is what happened multiple times in each section/room, they grouted then left sometimes not even returning the next day. I spent 16 hours one day, 8 hours a second day, and 7 hours a third day on my knees with a sponge and over a hundred buckets of water. I even brought it to their attention by text questioning it being left on the tiles before I began cleaning them and they responded back to wait another hour and then clean it.

    My daily rate at work is $1,500.00 per 8 hour day, since the excess grout and residue remained on the floor too long and after equivalent to me cleaning for 4 days on my knees (which I thought your company was being paid to do) I had to have two guys referred to me from a Home Depot employee come and do some high acid ph cleaning at the cost of $1,700.00. That is a total of $7,700.00 not to mention that I paid my cleaning people twice at $80.00 per time even though they couldn't come to clean as they still were not done due to not coming everyday till the job was completed and it not being fair to them not earning what they count on weekly for their livelihood.

    There are also tons of sections that didn't get grouted fully, but they did leave me a bag of grout to finish myself. There are no thresholds from the tile you installed to the carpet you installed. I paid $900.00 down and extra $700.00 (your upsell charge for tear out which once again I was told was included in my original quote). That is $1,600.00 total paid and a remaining balance of $9,000.00.

    So by my calculations $7,860.00 is my extra costs/loses for having to do the work myself or pay outside sources to complete the job you were being paid for not to mention the vacation we had scheduled for October 30th thru November 4th which had nonrefundable deposits. Leaving a balance of $1,140.00. I am willing to do a one time offer of paying a remaining balance of $4,000.00 of the $9,000.00 left with the $1,600.00 already paid for a total of $5,600.00 which I am certain covers the cost of the materials and most of your labor.

    If not I intend to contest the charges, open an escrow account to make payments too then file with the courts at which point I can guarantee I will owe nothing more based on the texts, and pics I have as well as you being responsible for all court costs. Not to mention telling my story to the 60,000 hairdressers that follow me from New York City to San Diego that I have trained and like me as well as them telling their own 8 to ten clients each per day of my unacceptable experience.

    Addendum: today is November 14th, I have spent the last 3 days trying to get ahold of someone with authority. To no avail every day I explained the situation and someone was to call me back which never occurred. At this point I declare I owe nothing more from this point going forward. I assume you have all my calls from the last 3 days recorded as do I with my attorney on the line.

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    We're disappointed to hear that this was your experience, and assure your concerns are important to us. We'll be in touch with you shortly to learn more.

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    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2017

    I purchased carpeting from Empire Today before and I’ve been really happy with it. I've had that carpet for quite a while and that's what they ripped out and replaced with another. The carpet's in living room, the hallway and one of the bedrooms. Their service has always been very friendly and very good. They came to the house which made it easier for me since I have a bad leg. Then during the installation, they took my old couch and loveseat outside for me and put it on the curb. They also wanted me to go out to the truck and look at the carpeting to make sure it was the right one and since I had a bad leg, they helped me out to the truck so I could look at it. They were very helpful and I was happy with their service service again. It was a very good experience.

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    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2017

    I called to cancel my contract with Empire Today since I decided to go to another flooring company. But Empire Today gave me such a good rate so I ended up staying with them. They installed hardwood floors in the family room, hallways, dining room and kitchen. They also put in a carpet on the steps, and tiles in the laundry room and at the base of the steps. I love all the products they installed for me.

    The installers were very respectful and cleaned up after themselves. And when I found something that was wrong, they took care of it right away. The installation was delayed since the products were not available when they were supposed to be available but they gave me a credit for my frustration in dealing with that. Then, when they laid the tile, their people couldn’t do the trim so somebody else had to come back and do it. But they worked it all out. They were also trying to get everything done in one day so they worked a long day and into the evening a bit. That was a little odd and I understand what they were trying to do but they still ended up having to come back the next day.

    I also had them call back since the carpet was not finished at the very top step. If I stood at the top and suddenly looked down, it looked perfect. But if I went down to the basement and I was coming up, I could see that the very top of the step where the carpet met the wood wasn’t smooth. It was raggedy and wasn’t professional looking. So they came back and fixed that, too.

    It has been a great experience and I can’t wait until I pay these off so I can have some carpet done in my office and in my bedroom. They have good quality products and their customer service reps and installers were awesome. Also, since this was my first time using them and I was going to be spending a lot of money, one of the things that made a difference was that Empire Today is a part of the Better Business Bureau. I felt that because of that, they cared about my customer satisfaction and if there was something I didn’t like they would fix it, and that worked out for me.

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    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2017

    Empire Today’s cost was better compared to the other brands. I had them install carpet in all of our rooms, and the installers were really good. The carpet is comfortable and durable and I like its density. I’d recommend Empire Today.

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    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2017

    The salesman was green and had an older man in the car he would refer to when we asked something he could not answer. Despite not getting the 50% off sale prices advertised, we were in a bind on our new home. Being gouged was our decision. We had just purchased the house, the carpet was unlivable, and we both us and the salesman knew we were going to do it. The following a day a 4 man crew arrived. Their leader could not speak English, but one of the younger guys on his crew knew some English and we worked through the problems.

    The first problem was the house had MDF under the carpet. They informed us the salesman was supposed to check this as we purchased over $4,000 worth of hardwood, and hardwood cannot be laid on MDF. He called the office in Gastonia, and gave them the dimensions of the one room we were having done. He put me on the phone with a nice sounding young lady who said there would be an upcharge of $750. As I mentioned before we had no real choice as we just bought the home and our other previous home had already closed. I agreed and she asked me to return the phone to the installer. The installer answered some more questions and then asked for my credit card. To which he started calling off the numbers to whoever was on the other end of the line.

    At this point the locksmith who was also there needed my attention about 20' away. I stepped over to him for about 2 minutes, and when I returned opening the nearly shut door to the room they were in, I could hear the installer reading my card a second time. I didn't think much of it at the time. The installers laughed at how much at I paid for one room of that size, and offered their services at a much lower rate with business cards at the ready. Later they informed me that the home office had sent the wrong thresholds and they had made them work, but were not correct and my doors would hang. Then he lied and told me they would come back and correct it in a couple of days. They gave me the paperwork, where I erred again, and I even wrote them a compliment as they did work expediently, and removed the carpet from my upstairs for a small fee.

    Despite the hang ups along the way were very cordial. I recognized many Spanish swears, but I didn't realize until later after asking a Spanish speaking friend that the insults and phrases were racist remarks directed at me. I later reviewed the paperwork and realized by signing, I have agreed to everything being perfect, and even gave them a nice write up. I signed a release from a guy who couldn't read it himself. I was an idiot and way too trusting, but I thought I was dealing with a big reputable outfit, not shady contractors, and my guard was down.

    We awoke the next morning to a massive amount of calls from Visa asking us about the 20k in purchases attempted on our card last night. The purchases started around 10 pm and ran through 2 am. Good catch Visa, normally we don't buy 4k worth of liquor on a Wednesday night. The Empire purchase was in my wife's name, our saving grace, as that limited the use they could get out of us.

    After a little research I was able to determine what info of mine they found online to complete their fraudulent spree, and how to circumvent it. Further I found that all the packages were destined for ** of 714 Raintree Ct. Conway SC. I want to say I heard them calling the youngest one of their crew **, but they talked fast and low when I was around.

    I contacted the authorities, laid it all out to the Police and Visa, Visa said in the end they only got about $800.00 in merchandise before they caught the card, and that wasn't enough to pursue. The police said I wasn't the victim, Visa is, and I could not pursue without first getting approval from Visa. Now are trapped in a new home, nearly wiping out our on hand money for a down payment and flooring, and now skimming savings for cash until the new cards arrived. They received no punishment whatsoever for their crime.

    I then pursued hiring these guys through the business card they had left. I asked him about doing my entire upstairs including the stairway. I let them quote the job via text messaging. Since they had removed the carpet while contracted by Empire they already had the measurements. The quote was for 12k installed. Very impressive, Empire wanted 18k for the upstairs without doing the stairs. I debated paying in cash and calling over everyone I know to watch them with me since now the house was now full of our things. Still grateful our belongings had not arrived when they were there. I told them I was very interested and would get back to them. They pursued me a few days, and then I name dropped ** just to see what would happened. I have not heard back since.

    Empire sends whoever shows up at the lot looking for work. From what these installers stated, there are plenty of guys with vans showing up to get a job from Empire, and the only requirement is a vehicle capable of transporting the products. Empire has no idea who is arriving at your home. Looking back I am grateful it was just liars and thieves. It is a matter of time before they get someone hurt.

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    We understand your frustration and sincerely apologize for your experience. We'll be further investigating your concerns, and we'll be in touch with you shortly.

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    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2017

    On August 26, 2016 we signed contract to have laminate floor installed. Jake ** was nice. Floor was installed in timely manner, although they did not level the floor which is really really annoying! However after a few months the floor started peeling. Called Empire and they came out and fixed it. That same spot started peeling again. Called Empire on September 25, 2017. They came out and checked and said it was due to flooding! We told them our floor NEVER flooded. They said they would send out an inspector. Again, he denied our request to fix this stupid floor because he said it flooded. AGAIN we told him the floor did not flood. Apparently they think we are liars. Denied. I would NEVER recommend Empire!

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    We regret to hear that your product is not meeting your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we'll be reviewing your concerns.

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    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2017

    We had a nice experience with Empire rep. Ms. **. She was very professional in her presentations for the company Empire. Unfortunately it all goes downhill from there. Bottom-line after we saw the Blinds Empire had to offer we were informed by the rep. that if we have a better deal in writing that Empire would price match the deal. Seeing how we (my wife and I) had already applied for their credit card to do business through their company we revealed that we had in fact been offered a better deal for Blinds installed by another company and presented a copy of our quote as requested to the rep. Ms. **. She told us it would be presented to her manager for approval.

    Next day the rep. contacts us to let us know that her manager said, they would not price match because their company has better quality stuff than the company we had a quote from - No deal. Well... to our surprise we could plainly see that we had been lied to and scammed out of our time, our efforts and our credit check approval thru Empire credit. Why you ask?? Unbelievably as one can clearly see it had went from price match to price compare. We told them that's not fair, we sited foul play on their part. That clearly was not the deal we were offered. We were told they would price MATCH not price COMPARE! Now our credit check & time has been wasted because we can't do business with them. Very Shady indeed.

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    We're sorry to hear that you feel this way, and apologize for your experience. We'll further review your concerns.

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    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2017

    I've had carpeting installed in the living room, bedrooms and hallway by Empire Today. The sales rep was very nice. And before the installers came I called him and he was very polite and he answered all my questions. Installation was very excellent. They were very concentrated on doing their work. My friends saw my carpeting after it was installed and I have recommended Empire Today. They're in the process of redoing their house and I gave Empire's card to them.

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    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2017

    Empire Today was the cheapest that was the best. I purchased a carpet for my living room and dining room, and they were able to work on a price with me. A very professional staff came in and installed it. They were very nice, courteous, and timely.

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    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2017

    We had a good experience when Empire Today installed carpet in the bedrooms and stairway of our home. The carpet stands out on the stairway and I like all of the carpet's features.

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    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2017

    I had Empire Today installed a carpet. It was my first time to use them and it was simple. It was like shopping online but I got to see all the stuff in person. I called them and talked to somebody on the phone. They sent somebody over the next day with the samples and I signed up right then. It was so painless. From start to finish, it took them less than a week. I scheduled the installation four days in advance and the installers showed up on time. They did it in a few hours, and we were good. I love their work and the overall quality of the carpeting. Everything was great.

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    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2017

    I set up an appointment to receive an estimate to have wood flooring installed in my home. I received a date and time, 2 subsequent emails and a call confirming the appointment. On the day of the appointment I took 1/2 day off work. The representative never showed nor did I receive a call. When I called, I was told the sales rep did not answer their phone so I would need to reschedule and the earliest date was 11/28. As I was not going to wait another 2 weeks for an appointment I declined. No show + poor customer service = lost my business.

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    We dislike missed appointments as much as you do, and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.We'll be in touch with you shortly to make things right.

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    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2017

    Empire Today installed wall to wall carpeting in my client’s home about a month ago. I shopped for it and they had the best service and price. They were also very helpful, came when they said they were coming and installed in a timely way. The rug was of good quality and I like the color too. The sales agent was also terrific and I was impressed with his knowledge.

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    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2017

    We used Empire Today two years ago at our personal rental house. The laminated flooring was installed in the kitchen and dining, and I wanted the laminate only because I thought it would be durable and easy to maintain. Then, the carpets were installed in the bedroom, living room and hall and they were stain-resistant. The installation was handled nicely and everybody was very professional and on time. They went through everything in care and in maintenance.

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    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2017

    I shopped at four different places and Empire had the best price. Their salesman was very good. He knew exactly what I wanted and didn’t pressure me to try and get something I didn’t want or need. I was selling my house, so I didn’t want a really high-end carpet. The one that I got wasn’t a really low-end carpet and was decent. The installers were great as well. They came in, got the job done, and got out. I had a great experience with Empire.

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    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2017

    Had my carpet installed by Gustavo and his helper. They did a great job and worked very hard until the job was finished. They were very polite and left my home looking great!!! I would certainly recommend Empire to a friend or family member. The sales rep. was also very pleasant and professional.

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    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2017

    We booked a time to have carpet installed last week. This was prior to my 1st holiday party at the house. Empire booked the date and time. Called and confirmed. The installers called the morning of and arrived at my house on time. The installers re-measured the areas and determined that Empire cut the carpet short and we could not even piece the carpet in the closet area because one of the rolls had a "run" in the backside. THEY COULD NOT INSTALL THAT DAY! It was the company mistake - NOT mine! During my 1st holiday party I had to completely shut off a room that had all the clothes from the closet and all bedroom accessories.

    My house has been upside down for 5 days now! The customer service representative was unsympathetic! "Tanya" claims that pursuant to their contract they have 3 days to complete installation. (NOWHERE in my contract is that stated!) (I have read it!!) H-E-L-L-O... It has been 5 days due to EMPIRE'S improper cutting of the carpet. They refuse to compensate me at all for my inconvenience. I call and leave messages and NO ONE returns my calls. I have to keep calling until I can reach someone. This is unacceptable! I need a MANAGER TO CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY!!!

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    We apologize for your experience, and are disappointed to know that your concerns have not been addressed. We'll be in touch with you shortly to further discuss your concerns.

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    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2017

    I have two friends who also had used Empire. And so, when I ended up having Empire come out and they showed me what was perfect for what I wanted, I figured I wasn't going to go for another possibility from someplace else. Everybody I associated with at Empire was very accommodating. I like the two guys who put the hardwood floors in my bedrooms, hallway and living room. The salesperson, Jim, was very knowledgeable, too. So far, I like the hardwood floors' marble coloring, and they have met my expectations 100 percent. I like Empire really well.

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    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2017

    On October 16, 2017, we ordered carpet and installation from Empire for our upstairs (5 bedrooms and hallway), and the installation was scheduled for two days. Installation included moving furniture, and we were told that if any problems/damage in the subfloor were found, repairs would be an additional expense if we chose to have the company make the repairs. We also stipulated that we wanted to screw down any squeaking boards during installation. On November 13, 2017, a 2-man installation crew came on day 1 and started in the master bedroom first. (I will refer to members of the two-man crew as the installer Jose and the helper.)

    We previously removed carpet from our stairs, and opted not to replace that carpet, planning instead to refinish the hardwood stairs ourselves at a later date. This was determined before placing the order. When the crew came, we asked about how they normally finish the carpet above the stairs. There was a language barrier, as neither the installer Jose nor his helper spoke much English, but the installer Jose indicated that he had a metal transition he could put at the top of the stairs. This did not seem safe or aesthetically pleasing, so we showed him how we would like it finished and asked if it was possible. He viewed the video and saw the schematic, conferred with his helper, and said it would be no problem.

    The crew started installation in the master bedroom. We immediately found an area where the subfloor was damaged, and needed to be replaced. The installer Jose indicated that it was not a problem, and that once the carpet was installed, it would be fine. We bounced on the floor, showing the sponginess, and we insisted on replacing it. He did not agree with us, and commented on not knowing how long a repair would take. It did not appear the installer Jose was interested in doing the repair, and wanted to press on, but we insisted on the repair, and suggested he start in any of the other rooms and we would do the repair ourselves. Again, the language barrier was a problem. Unfortunately, due to not having the option of having the crew do the repair for an extra charge as explained when signing the contract, we were tied up with the repair, and unable to screw down any squeaking boards during installation.

    In the late afternoon, we noticed that they had not installed the edge of the carpet at the top of the wood stairs as we had discussed and viewed upon their arrival, but instead had simply affixed it to the top half of the riser, and not even with a straight line. Installer Jose began to say that it wasn’t possible, but we showed him the drawing again, and he indicated that he understood and would fix it.

    The crew was still working at dinnertime, and at 6:40 PM we asked how long they were going to be. The installer Jose said that they would be one hour longer and they would be completely done. Shortly thereafter the crew discovered that they did not have enough carpet and would be unable to complete three closets. Though we have two school-aged children (it was a school night), the crew did not leave until just after 10:30 PM, saying they would return at 8:30 AM the following morning. We pointed out the problem on the stairs again, and installer Jose said he would get the piece and fix it tomorrow when they return. The installer Jose asked us to contact Empire about not having enough carpet, then subsequently indicated that he would contact them and we didn't need to. Again, this was confusing and there was a language barrier.

    That night my husband and I slept on couches because our bed was still disassembled. Though the crew said they would return at 8:30 AM on day 2, they didn't arrive until 11:30 AM. While waiting for them that morning, we contacted Empire, and were informed that we were the 2nd stop on the crew's schedule. The same crew arrived and continued to work on the installation.

    On day 1 we were available and willing to assist the crew with moving heavy furniture. (We moved all the smaller non-furniture items ourselves.) They accepted this assistance. Noteworthy is that on day 1, when a room was completed, the installer Jose came downstairs to look for us and asked for assistance moving things back into the completed room.

    As the crew was finishing up on day 2, we pointed out that some of the large pieces of furniture still needed to be placed back into the rooms where they came from, and the stairs weren't finished as agreed. The installer Jose asked where his paperwork was. We gave it to him, unsigned. He proceeded to look over the paperwork as we went about our day. It was about 10 minutes before we realized that the crew had left without saying a word. (The crew went in and out the door throughout the installation to get things from their van, remove old carpet, etc.) As soon as we discovered the crew had left, we contacted Empire.

    They immediately got in touch with the crew, and informed us that the crew would be returning. Though they had only been gone 15 minutes at this point, no one could tell us when they would return. We insisted that this problem needed to be taken care of today. Empire customer service said that they had up to three days to complete an installation. When calling the salesman, he indicated that he was very sorry, but was unable to do anything other than say he was very sorry. We made several phone calls and had to work with determination to attempt to get these immediate problems fixed. Customer service was not helpful and displayed a lack of concern and unwillingness to make things right.

    After several hours, a three-man team who appeared to be the supervisors of the original installation crew came to the house. It appeared the man in charge was named Ricardo. The team was in touch with the installation crew. They relayed to us that the installer Jose claimed that moving furniture was not on their ticket. Apparently, a new ticket was written for the 2nd day of the installation, and whoever wrote it did not stipulate moving the furniture as per the agreement.

    However, they did not replace all the furniture on day 1. It was agreed that moving the furniture was included in the installation, and based on pictures the crew had taken on day 1, it was apparent the furniture was not where it belonged. Next, the supervisors indicated that the installer Jose claimed that we wanted them to move furniture they had not moved in the first place. Though installer Jose had accepted our assistance moving furniture on day 1, we did not move it on our own. The supervisors were able to look at pictures and see that the furniture was not where it came from.

    The supervising team indicated that the finish of the carpet at the top of the stairs will have to be done after the hardwood is refinished, and did not correct the work. After they left, we had more time to check over the workmanship, and question many corners in closets. There appear to be gaps and holes, of great concern particularly in corners. It seems that the carpet was cut too short in these closets, reaching barely to the wall, without any tucking. There is a questionable seam between one bedroom and the hallway.

    Also, one large piece of furniture has been damaged, and we can see where the furniture scraped across a door. It appears the paint from the door trim that was on the furniture was rubbed off, but some remains, where some finish from the furniture has been removed. After spending hours trying just to get the installers to come back to move furniture, we do not know how to get these other problems fixed. We have company coming next week as well.

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    We're disappointed to hear that you're not satisfied with your installation. We'll be in touch with you shortly to discuss your concerns.

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    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2017

    I had my carpeting in my master's bedroom installed by Empire Today. I considered Home Depot but I went with Empire because they could install faster. They came when they said they were going to come. There are so many companies that don’t come when they say they're coming and they leave customers hanging. So, they came out the next day and it was very helpful that they brought samples right into my house. They gave me a price then they installed the next day, which is very quick. And the team who installed it were fine. They were were in and out, very courteous, and got the job done. The carpet is fine and I got what I paid for. It's not $25 a square foot yet it doesn’t show footprints. When one walks on it, it doesn’t stay padded down. It met my expectations and it's wonderful. It was very easy working with Empire so I will buy from them again. Also, I didn't even have to leave my house, which to me was a benefit.

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    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2017

    I bought some carpet from Empire Today for my living room and dining room. I checked around with other companies and I went back to Empire Today. The carpet that they took out was also purchased from them. And the nice thing was the person that came to my house and sold me the carpet was the same person that sold me the carpet that I was getting rid of. The carpet I had was really bad. I had it for about four years and it puckered up. But the carpet I have now is great and I’m very happy with that. It’s a nice indoor carpet and I love the pretty color. It really looks fine. I got a better deal cost-wise with them than I would have gotten with the other people I looked at. And I didn’t have to wait a long period of time for the installation.

    The only thing I was a little concerned about was the installers didn’t take the old carpet. They didn’t want to put it in the van with the other carpet, which I didn’t understand. My husband is disabled, but the only thing wrong with the carpet was it’s old and puckered up. I had to get my garbage company to pick it up. They were going to charge $10 a roll. And I had nine rolls of carpet. But the one that came out and sold me the carpet just picked up and took the carpet so I didn’t have to pay all that.

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    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2017

    We wanted some tiles installed in our spare room and wanted it done as soon as possible. We were able to get it in a timely manner with Empire. We liked that the tiles we got matched with the room, and the tiles came out beautifully. As for the installers, they were fine and they cleaned up. However, they didn’t look as professional as they do on television. I have the perception of a person coming in with uniform that’s skilled to do the work. Also, the installer did not speak any English. Other than that, we're happy with the service.

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    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017

    I had a very bad experience with Empire Today. We had a tile and carpet installed. While the carpet was great, they put the wrong color tile. They came out the next day and still didn’t have the right tile but it was close to the color it was. And then, there's a grout issue that isn't filled up all the way. You can actually walk on it and feel a lot of the clip of the trowel. They were supposed to be coming out there over two weeks ago, and we just finally got a callback.

    At that time, we're trying to get the house put back together with furniture and appliances coming in. But before that, I have to get all the trowel done. So I settled for what was delivered, which wasn't really right. But you got to do what you got to do. Everything was scheduled from the top. Trowel first then carpet, then furniture and then appliances after all the trowel was set and set up. The tiles part didn’t go too smoothly but I had to take what I got to keep my stuff going and get my house put back together. I have used Empire in the past and had good service but not this time. I had another neighbor down the road that I even recommended to them, and he's not really happy. Right now, Empire got someone coming out to look at the grout and examine how it was done. Hopefully, they get the issue resolved in a timely manner.

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    We never want our customers to feel this way, and we'll be in touch with you shortly to further address your concerns.

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    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017

    I had Empire Today install engineered hardwood in my home. Compared to various other places, they could do it right away, in just a few days. It was great, beautiful, and I loved it. Also, the pricing was great and I had friends that had used Empire several times. Kim, the designer, was a wonderful person. She came the same day I called her to measure and give me estimates. She brought me an enormous amount of flooring samples and she knelt down on the floor with me to decide which one to get since there were so many options. The installers came the next day and they moved my furniture properly.

    I originally had some other kind of hardwood and I wanted it to go a certain direction. But when the installer pulled up the carpeting, he couldn’t put the new hardwood over the old hardwood because of the joints. He then gave me several other options and told me that if I get engineered hardwood instead, they can do it the way that I wanted. I immediately called Kim and she was in my house within 45 minutes with engineered hardwood samples. I reordered flooring from Empire and the installers brought it the next day. Everything turned out wonderful and I was very thrilled. This was an incredible experience and the product was absolutely beautiful. I’m telling all my friends now to contact Empire first if they need flooring.

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    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017

    For years, I've been buying stuff from Empire Today. I was familiar with them and knew their work. I then decided to go back with them and had them install a carpeting at my home particularly at my office. The installers who came did an excellent job and within a very quick amount of time. However, the color of the carpeting at my office wasn't exactly the same with the color of the carpeting at my first floor but it was very close.

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    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017

    I am pleased with Empire's product and that they could match the previous flooring that was installed. We had them install wood flooring in two bedrooms, a hallway, and an office. The delivery men did a great job. They were very courteous and they cleaned up. So far, our new flooring has met my expectations, and I love its color.

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2017

    This is the second time we have used Empire for flooring and they did not disappoint. We had carpet and vinyl flooring replaced. They completed both the day after our in home consultation and it looks great. Thanks, Empire! We'll be calling you again when we need to redo the kitchen.

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2017

    We were not happy with the salesman, he didn't measure right so we didn't get our laminate put in the day we planned. 2nd time they canceled because their truck broke down. 3rd time it was finally put in, they show up late and didn't get it done till 8:30 pm.

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    We're sorry to hear that your overall experience was not a positive one from start to finish. We'll be further investigating your concerns, and we'll be in touch with you shortly.

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2017

    My floor looks amazing! The installers did a great job! They were quick and efficient! I would recommend Empire to anyone looking for a great new floor which will be installed in a timely fashion. The floor looks like it cost more than it did!

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2017

    Empire Today installed carpeting in our new home that was purchased in North Richland Hills, Texas. We were under the gun and we went with what we thought was a highly rated carpet. It had to do with timing and relocating. Plus, it was convenient that my wife was able to look at samples in another state. We also liked the thread count, the warranty, and the stain protection. There were some challenges navigating through their customer service when we were moving and doing the relocation. There were some stuff that we had to do in terms of pricing and setting up the appointment. It was a nightmare using their 800 number to get to our initial sales rep. But he was great and he made it convenient. The installation went well and the quality of the product is amazing. All in all, they met and exceeded our expectations. I would recommend them to a friend.

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2017

    Years ago, I used Empire Today in another house and they installed in the living room and the hall. Then, I liked what they installed in my son's house. They did his reading room and the room for the girls. When their rep came over to my house, he did the pricing I told him to install the same that my son got. Three days after, they did the installation. The installers were very neat and worked so fast. The laminate is very nice and I'm completely satisfied with Empire Today.

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2017

    Empire Today installed my living and dining room carpeting. I've always wanted a distinct color like brown and then the type of carpeting, which I've had before. I was very pleased with the person who came up to the house and talked about the carpeting. The installers did a beautiful job and they weren’t here all day. And I’m very pleased with how they laid the carpeting excellently and how they got it right up to the walls and they cut right on the seats in my dining room, my chest in the living room and the fireplace beautifully.

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2017

    I was well-satisfied with my prior purchase from Empire Today so I had them do my carpeting, too. The salesperson I spoke with was very informed and polite. The installation was a very nice experience as well. I like the style and wear of my new carpet. I'm enjoying it and I am very satisfied with its quality and cost. I'd tell other people about it.

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    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2017

    We had carpet put down. Love it. The work was nice and courteous. They cleaned up at the day so if you could need so we are all carpet in here. I would recommend Empire to anyone. My son and daughter-in-law just got carpet and hardwood flooring and my next project will be hardwood floor. Thank you Empire.

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    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2017

    My wife picked out our carpeting from Empire Today. Installation was done sufficiently and expediently. They did a very efficient job. I'd recommend them.

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    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2017

    Empire Today installed wood tiles in the den and has met my expectations. I went with them given their price, material, and color - I love it. The sales representative was professional, as well as the installer. My experience was very good and I’d choose them again if I were to reinstall flooring.

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    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2017

    I had Empire Today put in linoleum on my kitchen floor and it looks really nice. The installation went okay and the quality of service was very good. They did a good job and everything was fine.

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    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2017

    I had Empire Today put carpeting into my master bedroom. I used to order our carpet somewhere else but we went with Empire Today this time because their price was right. It’s very nice quality carpet and it's perfect for my bedroom. However, they didn’t have much of a selection. They only have about four things to select from and the colors are all quite similar. It was the owner who came and took my order after I called them. But I'm a little unhappy with him. He talked to me about financing my $2500 order but he never further discussed that. So, I paid him $2500 but I would have liked to spread it out. He wrote my style and he was talking fast. My living room needs to be done too before the holidays, but finances are limiting me as I was doing that. So I think he should’ve reminded me that I could have financed that. And I never thought of it then because I'm used to paying for things in full, but I need the last carpeting in the house.

    But the very big problem was that Empire Today does not have their own installers. They use rogue gentlemen with trucks with no markings on them. They should’ve come on a Monday but they didn’t get here by noon so I called Empire Today. I got a call back about 2:00 o’clock telling me they're having technical difficulties and the men would be here within the hour. At 3:00 o’clock they never got here and I didn’t get another call from anybody. This was creating a problem because the bed and bedroom set was coming on Wednesday. Then the mattress was coming on Friday. And I had to put all of that on hold. I'm beginning to think that I don’t want to work with any company again who doesn’t have their own delivery people or installers because you don’t know who you're getting.

    The installers finally showed up Tuesday about 1:00 o’clock, and I never even got a call on Tuesday morning. Two of the guys were in their 50s and one was in his 30s and he was a real worker. They did a good job and I was pleased about that. The carpeting is wonderful. I'm glad I was there paying attention to them because it's a very big bedroom and they had to piece the carpeting in one area. I went in there and they told me they were piecing the carpeting in one place but it should be done at another place so they did it the way I wanted it done. And they were kind, polite and they were sorry they hadn’t been there on Monday.

    The room is empty so its ok but ut I was anxious. I'm always busy and I have a husband in a nursing home and I have a lot of responsibilities. And that week was a week from hell because I was trying to get phone calls back from furniture companies and trying to get the mattresses people not upset with me. I got my furniture the next week because the companies couldn’t change their time or day. So my complaint about that is, this man who claimed he was the owner of Empire Today in this area, why does he never call me? I even telephoned his number and left a message on Tuesday, “Where are these men,” and I never got a return call. He lives only 15 miles from me, why couldn’t he have come over here to see how things are going? Why didn’t he check on the work? I've never seen or talked to them except that time when he came in here, sold me the carpet and got all my money. So, I'm very reluctant to order again from Empire Today.

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    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2017

    Finally getting my carpet installed after the company rescheduling for over a month. The first time the person car broke down and no one ever showed. Wasted a who day waiting for no reason. The second time the person had car trouble again but did show at some point only to have brought the wrong carpet. They didn’t offer to go get the one I want but yet said, "Call your salesperson." who by the way when I did never returned my call not even until today. Never heard from him but he knew how to stay for hours trying to close the deal. I’m clear that Empire only sells carpet and hires different contractors to install it. I was under the impression that I’m dealing with a professional company not people who are standing at the Home Depot waiting for Work.

    I plan to hold this company very accountable if anything gets broken or stolen so I pray all goes well today. I’m sitting here very nervous thinking that all the signs in the beginning was for me to back out. Silly me. I’m praying for a miracle and waiting on my credit that I was offered of $100 that they say I have to wait for an approval. They collect all the money upfront and tell you to wait for the credit and a phone call. So I’m still waiting because justice will be served. I deserve this considering I started this on Oct 7th and now it’s Nov 11th and they are finally here with the right color carpet. I’m still very nervous about the installation because on the video they show you it’s a team of people moving your furniture and doing the installation. Today I have one lady and a man who must have the willpower to remove my $5,000 very heavy California king size bed. Because if they break it Empire will pay for it.

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    We understand your frustration and sincerely apologize for your experience. We'll be further investigating your concerns, and we'll be in touch with you shortly.

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    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2017

    I totally understand the window of all day 8am-6pm. I took off losing 8 hours of pay. I get up at 8am call them, make sure everything is okay. They will call when they are getting close. I get a call from them at 9:30, saying, "We will be here this morning." Well that didn’t happen. So my expectation was high, based on what they told. 12 noon rolls around. Nobody shows. I call at 12:01, they tell me the installer will be there in the afternoon, then why did YOU CALL ME AND SAY MORNING? Yes you called me. They don’t show up until 5:30pm.

    I could have worked not only 4 hours but my whole 8 hour shift. I had an engagement to go to, missed that. They tell me all they are doing today is Moving my bedroom furniture to the living room and coming back tomorrow. Are you for real? So tomorrow I will miss another engagement, a Veterans Day party. So here’s the emotional train: confused, mad, angry, pissed, almost crying. Now I’m in empty bedroom with one installer and the other one is moving furniture and puts a foot board near my antique china cabinet and it falls. I scream, "Oh my God!"

    Neither one of them speak good English. So they are speaking back and forth in another language. One guy says, "The glass is not broken!" Are you for real? It’s smashed. The glass is inside and out. It’s a gorgeous a jasper cabinet with beautiful hand painted flowers and the glass has gold lines running through it. I am totaled appalled about the service of this company. Worst scheduling ever. I have never experienced such bad service in my life. And I moved in 7 months ago. Had a lot of work down, from painting to construction, plumbing, Electrician, and all that was so smooth and wonderful. Now I have to put up with this again tomorrow AND find a cabinet glass antique repair company for a written estimate so Empire can pay for it. This day was a nightmare.

    They gave me $100 of for the delay in the arrival, the phone rep said, "So now it will be $1855.46." I repeat everything he said. I look at the certificate of completion which they left here and THAT IS the amount $1855.46. So you mean $1755.46 not 1855.46... And as soon as They walk in they want to get paid. Who get paid before the job is done? Seriously? Shady? Nope nada zilch, I’m not paying. So installer calls his boss. They speak Spanish and then I have to get on the phone. Nope not paying. Look at your records, see what the agreement was, do I have to do all your work? Which reminds me, when the nice saleslady come over and we set EVERYTHING up, I was constantly getting emails and phone calls about, “what is your installation date?" What? Hello? You are empire and you are asking me the installation date? Are you seriously people? Focus people. I should have cancelled then.

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    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2017

    I got some carpeting installed at our living room and bedroom and it was Empire Today who came here, gave me a quote and got it done. But initially when I called to make the installation date I said to the young woman on the phone that I had changed my mind and that I wanted to change my color choice. She said okay and took my color choice. And then when the installer came they came with my original color. The installers didn't speak English so they didn't say much at all and understanding them also was a challenge. Like calling for tech support with your computer and you end up talking to India it makes it a little difficult.

    But when I finally got someone on the phone who did speak English they said, "Well, if you changed the color, you should have gone to a new contract.” I said, "No one ever told me I had to do that." Since I was very anxious to get a carpet in this place I just elected to go with what my original choice was instead of what I really wanted. I asked Empire when I was on the phone with them when the installers were here asking them to make an accommodation for me and no one made it clear. And so they made a very minor adjustment. But still overall we're happy with the choice here. They're fast and efficient. If you need something done fast these are the people to go to.

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    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2017

    My living room was recarpeted last year by Empire Today. They did an excellent job that’s why I called them back to install a wood laminate flooring in my kitchen. I had that same proper flooring already on my floor but I was told it was the cheaper version because you could see it leaking and peeling at certain parts. It wasn’t really in bad shape but I just wanted something new. And the pattern and the color that I picked out would go so much better with my entire kitchen than what was previously down there.

    I spoke with the same salesperson that I spoke with initially to do my carpet. He did such a great job the first time so I called him back. However, the installers forgot to nail a baseboard that was up against my refrigerator back, and it was because they were moving at such an excellent pace. I called, and a day later they came back out and stapled it. They were good and it was a perfect job.

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    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2017

    I got Empire Today for the first time and they installed Berber carpet in the basement. Their pricing is reasonable and the salesperson was good and very helpful. The installation went well, was quick and the carpet looks good. I have kids and a dog so I want to hide the stains and I like the color of the carpet. Empire is great.

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    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2017

    I had hardwood floors installed on the entire first floor by Empire Today four weeks ago. Their price was better than the other brands and the experience was flawless.

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    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017

    We had some carpet installed by Empire Today and I'm not too happy with it. I was liking the carpeting until I have strands coming up every time I sweep and every time I turn around. It's getting terrible how it's coming up everyday. The cost was a lot less but I'm having this issue so I'm not too sure about the quality. I like to see something done with it like if they had to replace it or whatever they need to do.

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    We're disappointed to hear that your product is not meeting your expectations. We've located your account, and we'll be in touch with you shortly to learn more.

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    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017

    My brother and I had our house done by Empire Today. His house is fine, the project was done on time, and they were very efficient. But for my house, which was a much bigger project, work started on June 18th and as of today, it's still not finished. There have been a lot of calls back and forth, and there have been tickets opened up. I requested that somebody has to give updates every week to let me know what's going on, but that has not been done either. I spoke to a manager but it seems nothing is moving.

    The reason we looked into Empire Today is that we saw it on TV. We also looked into Lumber Liquidators but they are more expensive. Add to that, Empire Today has specials. They gave us 50% off. So we called them and somebody came out right away and showed us some products. We just happened to pick out the one that we liked, and it happened to be an engineered wood. We liked the color, the thickness, and also it was scratch resistant. So we purchased it for the entire house except for the kitchen.

    So far, it's been a long drawn-out job because of the transition, the one between the tiles and the woods, which they had to put as well. The stairway is what holds us the longest. When they sold the products, they didn't mention anything about different colors and heights. So when the installers came and installed the floor, the nose of the stairway is of a totally different color. They're distinctively different than the engineered wood. The stairs have several different colors and to put the floor would make it look like it wasn't professionally done.

    Also, the height between the nose of the stairs and the rest of the stairs are different. I even took pictures and then showed it to them. The person that sold us the product came the second time to do my brother’s house. I showed her my house, she took a lot of pictures and then told me something needs to be done. We sent the pictures over to the project managers. They also saw the difference in colors and said they're too distinctly different and they need to be fixed. However, nothing's ever done. There's no movement. Originally, I called them every week to get the updates.

    It's been three weeks since I've taken some pictures and sent it. So far, I have not heard from them. I did what they asked me to do: I called and locked a ticket about the colors and locked a ticket about the height differences from one piece to another. They're going to send two specialists out and take a look at it. Nothing’s done.

    My husband and I have not signed off the completion of the project either. The project originally said that it will be done in five days from the day that they started ripping off my new carpet. It's been three and a half months now. Also, they wanted a 100% payment up front, which is $30,000, $30,000 after the 50%. So that project right here, it was really $60,000 but they gave me 50% off originally. That’s why I signed for $30,000. They wanted that up front but then they can't hold up their promise at the end of the candle.

    If I wanted to take this further, I could. But my intention is I want to get the job done and done right for what I paid for. All I want is for them to come and fix my stairways the way it should be and then fix all the transitions to make sure it's glued out because when you walk on it, it's moving. And all I want is an update, but if there's no update, I feel like nobody is doing anything about it. Hopefully, one day I forget or give up. But how can I forget if I could look at the stairs every day?

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    We're disappointed to hear that this was your experience, and assure your concerns are important to us. We'll be in touch with you shortly to learn more.

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    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017

    I loved the way Empire's reps treated me. I had laminated flooring installed in my home and they did a wonderful job. Their whole process was very nice. I liked the guy that came and brought out the samples for me to see. What you can see is better than on a computer, and I really appreciate him bringing books and things for me to look at.

    I also liked the guys who Empire brought out here to put the floor down. They were very professional, very clean, careful and very considerate about how I felt about things. Everything they did was exactly like I wanted. They cut the stuff outside the house and set it up beautifully. Then they put those booty things on their shoes. I love my floor. Right now, I’m doing double payments to get this paid off since I want them to do my kitchen floor around February. The guy who came out here before gave me his card and I’ll be calling him to let him know when I want him to come and we’ll do it again.

    I love the way my floor looks and that it's easy to clean. Empire also provided instructions for everything I needed to know. They gave me a paper on how to take care of the floor and what to use on it because I've never dealt with wood floors. The guy who first came out was very good about the whole process. He made sure that I got the information that I needed on how to take care of the floor and I really appreciated that he came through on that.

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    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017

    I needed a change of carpet. I got a recommendation from my sister since she was very pleased with the service she got from Empire Today. I followed suit and had Empire Today install carpeting in the living room and dining area. I like the color and although it’s a commercial grade carpet, it has a very nice feel to it and it’s durable. The cost wasn’t too exorbitant and the salesman was very nice. He knew my circumstances and they told me “Don’t worry, the installers will work with you,” and sure enough, they did and were very courteous. Everybody that worked with me on that carpet was great and they called to see if I was satisfied. Everybody admired the carpet and I told them about the service I got. I have also recommended Empire Today to two people.

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    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017

    I don't normally post stuff like this... but I have to say that Empire Today is the worst company I've ever dealt with. I was supposed to have floors installed today starting at 8am as promised by the sales rep. That turned into 11am, then 3pm, and now tomorrow - which would mean another day of missed work, sitting and waiting while living room furniture is in hallway. Customer service was the most unhelpful and unprofessional, rude group of people I've ever spoken to. I was left on hold when trying to cancel the order, then their system disconnected me and sat on hold for fifteen minutes again. Never again! Buyer beware! DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH Empire Today.

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    We've read your review, and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We're aware that your order was cancelled per your request. If you continue to have questions and/or concerns please contact us at customersupport@empire-today.com.

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    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017

    Professional, courteous, and efficient. I was really impressed with the job that was done. Both, by the carpet guys and the vinyl guys. On time and ready for the job. I'm in the customer service industry so it's easy to appreciate quality service when you get it!

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    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017

    I had Empire Today install carpet throughout the whole house. I'm in construction so I deal with a lot of carpet installers and other companies were about $4,000 higher than Empire. Also, Empire gave us a superior product. I got a better product at a less expensive price. Also, I felt comfortable with Manny, our sales guy. We had a concert to go to in Dallas and they weren't going to be finished by the time we need to leave for the concert. We had Manny come in and sit in our house and watch them finish the job while we went to the concert. Empire did everything and it was professional the whole way through. It was a great experience and I'd recommend them to anybody.

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    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017

    Sorin was the best ever! Rating 1-5 he gets a 15. He was dependable, honest, helpful with suggestions, and cleaned everything up. He went over and above to get this project completed in the very best time frame. I would recommend him to everyone.

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    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017

    Professional installation crew. Timely communication - on time for installation and kept us informed of estimated completion time. Great job & love the floor! This is the 5th room that we have had Empire install hardwood in - best crew yet - the room is large and they just kept working until finished. Salesperson professional and worked with us to find the right flooring for our needs.

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    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017

    Empire Today has installed carpet in my house before and it was a great experience so I also had them install carpet in my bedroom. The salesman was good. There was only one guy who did that installation and he was great. The carpet has met my expectations and my favorite feature is the quality. We have another room to do and I'll call them again.

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    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017

    Empire Today had the 50/50/50 sale at the time. It is half off on the installation, on the padding, and on the carpet. I got a good amount of pile carpet for under $2000, which was a good deal and I was very happy with it. When their sales rep came the first time, we had an emergency so we weren't there when he showed up. However, he took the initiative to come back the next day, which I was glad about. He also brought samples. It was a very easy process.

    Their sales rep was on here on Wednesday and they installed it on Friday. It was unbelievable. It was a big plus that they came so fast. They also have their own financing, so we didn't have to pay it upfront. We financed the rest of it and we'll pay it off at some point. We installed the carpet in two major bedrooms and a major staircase, and they did it with ultimate precision. It's beautiful. They also moved the furniture. They only took five hours to get everything done. I would highly recommend Empire Today to anyone looking for value and speed.

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    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017

    Empire Today was more affordable and more timely. I had to get the rental filled so I was under a time constraint and Empire could come out within a few days unlike some of the other contractors who could come out after weeks. The salesperson from Empire was informative, showed me all of the choices, and worked with me on a couple other things. And there was a couple of things in the house that were questionable like a shelf that was built-in to the floor, but he was very knowledgeable and helpful. I had Empire install two different products and two different teams came out at different times. The first was the laminate, and it was for the majority of the house. And the second was the vinyl in the bathroom. I looked at a vinyl core flooring which was nice but expensive. It’s a rental home and I was concerned about durability and it’s a dark color, too. But so far, I’m really happy with the installation.

    I had gotten an automated call from Empire Today. But then, I got a personal call from the installers when they were 45 minutes out which was helpful for me because my rental is close to my work. And so when I got a call, I could just run over there and meet them. And they worked with me on a couple of things. One of the things that I found really impressive was they told me that if I'd buy some baseboard trim, they'd cut and install it for me and they did. Also, part of the deal was we’re putting quarter-round. But because I had pulled off the old trim and it had a paint line, it was two inches up and I wanted to get something that would cover that. So they worked with me on it and it was really nice.

    The second team that came out and did the bathroom floor worked with me as well on an issue that came up. The toilet bracket that you put the bolts into was all rotted out. And they told me they didn't have that part but if I'd run and get it, they'd work with me in putting it in. I got it in and I avoided a very expensive plumbing bill. Empire went beyond my expectations. The quality of the product and the ability for the installers to work with me on these issues were exceptional. The flooring is great, too, and the renter is very happy and she loves it.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    DO NOT PURCHASE FROM EMPIRE!! I met with a salesperson on 10/3/2017 to replace the carpet and luxury vinyl in our basement. The salesperson Daniel ** wasn't great with explaining things... Obviously just wanted the sale and was pushing us to sign. We ended up getting a pretty good price for what we were looking to do, so we scheduled our installation for 10/7/2017. The salesperson assured us that if we paid for the extra leveling of the flooring that it would be completed within the one day of installation, so we decided to have our floor leveled to make sure we did it right.

    On the day of installation the two people that they sent came, without the necessary items they needed to complete the job... They went to Home Depot 30 min away to get concrete to level the flooring (wasting time). Once they came back they had to rush the job, were drinking Coronas while working... and "finished" around 6:30pm... Came upstairs, rushed out the door without a tour or explanation of anything (they just wanted the signature so they could leave).

    After the gentlemen left I noticed some things weren't completed properly... For starters they left all this wet glue that was tracked throughout our brand new flooring (not a big deal but I had to clean it up myself), the carpet wasn't attached to the walls (would pull up when I vacuumed) and the transition strips weren't installed properly... Honestly this was THE LEAST of my worries after how this company has treated me since.

    Later that night when I was in the basement, I stepped on the transition strip and it cut my foot open... ARE YOU SERIOUS?! I immediately called the sales guy who insisted to let him know if I had any problems... Big shocker that he didn't pick up. I figured it was the weekend and that he would respond come Monday so I sent him an email about the things that need to be fixed and patiently waited. Monday came and went and this guy was nowhere to be found. ALL THEY WANT IS YOUR MONEY AND THEN THEY DON'T CARE.

    I ended up calling the 1-800 number and giving them all the information... Let them know that I cut my foot open and that this was a safety hazard for myself and my family. They said they opened a claim and someone would be contacting me shortly... Fast forward to 10/13/2017 and I still hadn't received a call back from anyone regarding this matter. I had to call the 1-800 number again and ask them why no one contacted me... The person let me know that it was assigned to a manager and they should have contacted me by now and they are surprised that no one did. YES I AM SURPRISED AS WELL!! Anyways I ended up getting in touch with someone...eventually. Her name is Kim (New York office).

    Kim was very nice in the beginning... She was blown away at how I was treated... Said she was so sorry and then scheduled someone to come out and fix our transition strips and see how the leveling of the floor needs to be fixed. These gentlemen arrive at my house on 10/17/2017 and had the WORST attitude ever... When I showed them how unleveled the floor was, they had the audacity to argue with me and tell me that THAT IS EMPIRE INSTALLS THEIR FLOOR. So not only do they overcharge you to get your floor leveled... they do a terrible job and then try to convince you that it's ok. HEY EMPIRE >>> IT'S NOT OK. Next we moved onto the transition strip and how the carpet isn't attached... Their quoted words were "We're not going to bother fixing this now because we will probably get sent back here to fix the floor" and they walked out of my house and left. Like they were inconvenienced. Are you kidding me? After I took a day off of work to have them fix the SAFETY HAZARD??

    Right after these guys left... I called and left a message for Kim explaining the entire process to her, and let her know that they didn't fix anything... And they just left. NO CALL BACK... Shocker. The next day I am home alone and get a phone call from someone's personal cell phone... It's the original installers threatening me that they are on their way to my house right now... I had no appointment scheduled, I am home alone... About to leave for work and these guys are being so threatening and aggressive. I immediately hung up and tried Kim again. She picked up, and at this point I'm in tear... Why is this happening... I thought Empire was a good company. BUT I WAS MISTAKEN.

    Kim again is so apologetic and is like, "I'm going to speak with my manager (Andrew)..." At this point I'm so frustrated and upset I don't want to have to deal with this company at all and I WANT MY MONEY BACK. Another week goes by...with me calling and leaving message and not getting a call back. Finally I hear from Kim and she needs to schedule a manager's inspection of this SAFETY HAZARD. I agree, but now I have to wait another week for them to send someone... It's now 10/31/2017 and I had to take another day off from work to meet with this manager for the inspection... I wait the entire 4 hour window that they gave me and at 2pm the sales manager from the New York office Andrew calls me and I kid you not "We had an appointment today... Yeah we're not coming, you can have a third party come if you want, if not... call corporate". Literally so rude, and just hung up.

    So yes, yes I did call corporate. I called and wanted to let them know how their customers are being treated after spending a lot of money and after BEING INJURED because of their product and installation. When I was on the phone I heard that this New York office closed my Original complaints (I have all the records on file) and said they were completed. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! Anyways this nice person reopened them and sent it up to corporate because they were also BLOWN AWAY at how this New York installation office was treating me... They told me the LEAST I should be compensated with is a full refund... That literally the least they could do. I ended up leaving voicemails for the GM John **, the senior sales manager Joseph ** and Chris **... letting them all know that I was injured and they have to make this right. Called and left 3 voicemails for each of them... I have received ZERO callbacks. Not one.

    I ended up getting in contact with a corporate resolution person Janine, and we have gone back and fourth until today... when she informs me that the GM John ** will not be offering a full refund. Say that I should take ANOTHER day off of work to let them "fix" their mistakes. HEY JOHN, since you won't pick up and call, and make this matter right... your office has 2 opportunities to fix the installation. It's been over a month since installation and since I CUT MY FOOT WIDE OPEN. PLEASE WHATEVER YOU DO!!! Do not work with Empire Today... All they care about is getting their money and they honestly don't care if you get hurt or they mess up. Money hungry company that honestly should not longer be in business. STAY FAR AWAY FROM EMPIRE TODAY!

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    We know that your time is valuable and we apologize for the lack of communication that you received. We'll be in touch with you shortly to learn more.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    I ordered carpet from this company but took 3 appointments before they showed up. I was never given a warranty even though I called and email the manager. I WANT WARRANTY FOR MY CARPET. IS THIS COMPANY A SCAM?

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    We're sorry to hear that your concerns have not been answered. We'll be in touch with you shortly to learn more, and start working on a resolution.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    We are very, very happy with our flooring. The men who put it down were excellent. Thank You! We would gladly refer anyone to use your products and installation. The men worked fast, almost ran most of the time even with the installation being on the second floor.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    A great company to do business with. After I made my choice of carpet, they set a day of installation. On the install day the men called and told when they would arrive, right on time. They installed the carpet and wow what a nice job, very professional and clean. I highly recommend Empire Today.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    The men showed up at my house to perform the installation at noon and stated that they must leave at 330 to pick up kid. When they returned on the next day the work still need baseboards installed by another person. The guy were professional until the carpet installation people arrived and there seemed to be some issues with the transition stripe from hard floor to carpet. The problem was resolve by the carpet installation people. During the clean up of the baseboard install on Friday a different installer notice large gaps in the hard wood cuts from one side of the room to the other. The baseboard would not cover the gaps. The installer had to push the board from one side to the other using a crowbar and rubber hammer to make adjustments to the boards in order to make the baseboard cover the gaps.

    My only reason for telling this is that the original hardwood installers did a poor job with cutting the boards and laying the floor. This cause the second and third installers to clean up the mess so I was happy with the work. I would not recommend my friends based on this story. For the amount I paid for this service I expected more professionalism and work from the beginning to end. Thank you.

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    We regret to hear that this was your experience. We'll be in touch with you soon to discuss this further.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    I was a little upset initially because I was originally told that it would only take one day for installation. Instead it took an entire day and a half, in which I had to make other arrangements. However, I absolutely love the carpet.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    Requested Empire come out, came the next day, carpet was put in the next! The scheduling could not have been any better. I was on a limited amount of time to get things done and Empire came through. I will recommend them to others.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    The crew was on time. The crew was wonderfully courteous. They cleared away all of their trash. The end result is FABULOUS!!!! The sales experience was also easy. They were very respectful of my budget and my desires.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    Overall we had a great experience with Empire. We loved our salesman--not too pushy, very polite, listened and understood our needs, delivered on everything we needed quickly without being pushy in our home. He was also really good with our annoying dog. :)

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    Very pleased with this product. It looks like real tile but isn't as cold on your feet. The sales process and installation went smoothly. I couldn't be more pleased! I would not hesitate to use Empire Today for any future flooring needs.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    I was very pleased with the installer. He was very professional and efficient. The quality of the carpet is also very good. I am very happy with the service. The install did not take long at all. The installer was very organized and quick to me. He answered any and all questions that I had and did not mind me looking at his work.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    We had carpet installed on 10/12/17, overall great job. But, our furniture was damaged by the installer. Called customer service, was told they would talk to the installer. Only one installer was sent to move furniture that was included in the contract. Still no call/resolution for my concerns. Never again will I use their services.

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    We regret to hear that you feel this way, and assure you that your concerns are important to us. We'll be in touch with you soon to learn more.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    Not pleased with the appearance of the transition strips. We were told that the strip would be minuscule and would not be noticeable. Well, the strip is very noticeable making the floors look like a platform. We had installers out and were told there is nothing they can do. I put the payment for floors in dispute with credit card company. The strip is very glossy and the floor is matted. Totally unacceptable. I am trying to work out with customer service to give us the credit towards another type of flooring where a transition strip is not used. Waiting for someone to return my calls.

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    We're disappointed to hear that this was your experience, and sincerely regret the inconvenience. We'll be in touch with you soon to further address your concerns, and start working on a resolution.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    Thrilled with the wood look vinyl product and the installation. Installers were very hard working, polite and neat. Finished floor looks terrific - received many compliments - Family member already interested in having the same job done at their house.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    Vinyl Floor in Kitchen & Bedroom - The product and installation crew were just wonderful. The only negative thing I have to mention is that my original install date did not happen. I requested AFTER 10 on a Friday, and they arrived at 9:00 (with no call that they were on their way, just that they were at my home) and were not able to return. I took the day off from work. They did come and install two days later on a Sunday, but it was a big inconvenience.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    I am very disappointed with the response that I have received on property damage during my most recent carpet installation. The carpet was installed beautifully, but my headboard was damaged when they moved the furniture. I called to report the claim while the workers were still there. I was told that someone would get back to me in 24 hours. It has been almost two weeks. I have called and left messages and supposedly it was escalated to the corporate office and still no call or email to discuss the damage. Their work is great as I have also done laminate floors but very disappointing when filing a claim.

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    Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We've located your account, and we'll be in contact with you soon.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    We were very pleased with our experience with Empire from beginning to end. Our salesperson (John) was helpful and very knowledgeable with carpet selection, pricing and installation. We had used Empire years before for our basement and were very pleased which is why we called again.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    Everything was great - carpet looks wonderful. Sales rep helped a lot with all aspects of job. Would recommend Empire carpet again. Thinking of carpeting living room next. Thank you for great service, don't have anything else to say. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    The floor looks great. I did not like TWO things: 1) The guys took ALL the leftover floor material. I paid for the material. They should have at least ASKED if I wanted it. The same thing happened to my aunt whom I recommended. 2) There was a damaged tile. The man argued with me that it was not damaged until his partner agreed with me and then they replaced it. I enjoyed meeting with the sales rep, **, Howard **.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    When my carpet was installed, the seam was placed in front of the entrance to the master bedroom, which I would consider to be a high traffic area, and should have been placed differently. Not only is the seam totally noticeable, but the wax or whatever it is that they use to seam the carpet, is so thick, that you can actually feel it when you step on the seam. I don't think that's acceptable, since the carpet that I purchased is a good quality carpet, and I expect it to last for many years to come. An installer is scheduled to come out on Friday November 10, 2017, and I'm hoping that this can be corrected to my satisfaction.

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    We're disappointed to hear that this was your experience, and sincerely regret the inconvenience. We'll be in touch with you soon to further address your concerns, and start working on a resolution.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    Empire was reasonably priced and quick to install. Very nice high quality carpet! Very happy with our results and happy we chose Empire! We had multiple quotes from Lowe's and Home Depot and Empire beat their prices as well as delivery.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    First of all, the sales person was very polite and informative, and we thought truthful. We picked out the second flooring to hardwood. The sample we picked was the same thickness as the hardwood. When the floor was installed, it was beautiful, and we were happy... until we found some scraps of the flooring and realized this was a very thin floor and not the thickness we picked out in the sample books. Everything on paper is correct but it is still not the thickness of flooring we picked out.

    Then there was a large amount of leftover flooring so I took a picture of it in the truck. When I questioned Empire about it, I was told nothing was returned, and the installer, Hector, said there was nothing left except the box he left for us. Because I couldn't definitely prove that I took the picture after the floor was installed, Hector gets away with stealing the leftover floor and I get no credit for it. I will never use Empire again and will not recommend Empire to anyone.

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    Susan,
    We're disappointed to know that your product did not meet your expectations. We'll be in touch with you soon to further address your concerns.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    The installers do great work. Carpet looks good but make sure you have time to wait for them most of the day. They will say they are otw but show up 3 to 5 hrs later. This area can be improved greatly. Also long wait times when calling customer service. If it were not for that I would give 5 stars.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    Employees arrived promptly, they were very professional, friendly and efficient. I would use Empire again and would highly recommend this company. Employees located the water faucets, which had been turned off. They did not hesitate in locating the faucets and turned them off after they finished. Carpet was cleaned and deodorized, as requested. Professional job.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    Excellent job. No problems. Workers knew their job and did so in a great time frame. We are completely satisfied with the work and would recommend it to all and as a matter of fact we already have. Everybody seeing it have loved the work. We will return for any of our needs.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    I selected Empire because of a previous job that was excellent even though it was the highest bid. Unfortunately, the tale of woes started immediately. Installation was supposed to be on Monday, NO SHOW. On Tuesday they showed up with the wrong material. Installation finally took place on Friday at a great inconvenience to my family. Last Friday I called customer service and advised them that crew needed to come back and finish repairs and was told I would receive a call within 24 hours. Well, it's 120 hours and still no call. You have a very unhappy customer. Let's see how long you will take to react to this message.

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    Rod,
    We regret to hear that your concerns have not been addressed. We've located your account and we'll be in touch with you soon to learn more.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    Installation not done correctly. No one has come to fix the problem. Endless calls and no action. Right hand doesn’t seem to know what the left hand is doing. Follow up calls are cold—they have no idea each time what the problem is.

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    Allison,
    We're disappointed to hear that your installation did not meet your expectations. Your satisfaction is our priority to us, and we'll be in touch with you shortly to address your concerns.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    The carpet installers were very prompt and friendly. They were really hard working and did a great job. Everywhere else I checked would have taken much longer to get carpet installed and this along with the pricing for comparable carpet was the reason we choose Empire. The outcome should help us sell the home much easier. I was a skeptic but not any longer.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    I had a frustrating experience with Empire Today. We thought they would be good because of the TV advertisement. We ended up having laminate flooring for our two bedrooms, as well as the living and dining area. We originally purchased it since we had to get rid of our carpet and we wanted something that would be easier to keep clean. We really like it. It has a much warmer feeling.

    However, it wasn't installed correctly and we've had a lot of problems with the installation. While they've come back several times, the people who came have varying levels of dependability. They haven't had anybody who we felt was prepared to do it as far as their abilities and knowledge. But we've had them come out several times and say that they couldn't do it because they didn't have what they needed. A lady followed up after our last visit because I was so frustrated with having to call them all the time.

    She said that she had ordered correctly. She checked her order and told me that she ordered the laminate and the trim, which they didn't have with them that day. I don't know why it would take so long. They said they're going to be there in the late afternoon but they didn't show up. It was in the summer and it took a really long time to get everything done. And then, we had a flood and had the floors replaced. It just enlarged our frustration.

    And then, I waited to have the replacements done because we had lots of popped up ends on the laminate. Some were even cracked and one was deformed. We waited to have the repairs done till this past week. But when I called they said they didn't have the product. It has been more than a month so I called again to ask if everything is set up to do the work. They said they're all set. That's on a Tuesday. And then, at 11 o'clock, they called and said the product wasn't in. They never called back again after that so I called them on a Friday. I told them that if they didn't do it that week, they'd have to schedule on a different Friday because while my mom is off on Fridays, I'm not. Again, they never called back.

    I called them on Thursday just to know whether when they were going to be doing it. They said I was scheduled for the next day. I asked if the laminate was in. Finally, they said the product's in. So Friday came and they called to let me know they would be there at 7:00. They were here at 8:00 but they didn't have the product. They told me it would take some two or three days to do it. There's nothing about the trim. Overall, I like the product but do not like the service.

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    Sherrie,
    Thank you for bringing your experience to our attention. We never want our customers to feel this way, and we'll be following up with you shortly to learn more.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    I made a purchase with Empire Today a few years ago. I like the customer service and the quality of their product so I went with them. Recently, I had laminate flooring installed in our living room and I love the color. My installers were great and quick. Overall, the experience was great.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    We had a great carpet that was stain-resistant with a 10-year warranty put in the living room and dining room downstairs. That was great. Then we had a tongue and groove expensive flooring put in the kitchen and the hallway. I bought top of the line stuff. I didn't want some cheap stuff put in and couple of years later, you have to change it. It was a little expensive but it was worth it. The water can't get underneath it and it can't bubble up. The flooring looks great. It's wonderful. I'm very satisfied and I would recommend Empire Today. I want to know though how much I paid for squared-wise because there's an extra material and I would want to keep it. The guy said whatever's left, I don't get to keep. So that's the only part I wanted to know because I paid for it. But I want to call them again and to do business with them again and I don't know if they still have the half price sale.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    Empire Today installed laminates in my three bedrooms, living room, hallway and entry. It’s been good so far and I'm happy, although I like the colors of Lowe’s way better. Empire didn’t have many choices and that was the only issue that I had with them. The installation crew was the nicest and the cleanest, and they were hard workers. They completed the job in two days. I've told a couple of people about Empire and have recommended them.

    However, Empire hasn't delivered their promise yet. One of my best friends highly recommended them and kept raving about them. I even paid $35 for an estimate through Lowe’s. The salesperson said that my friend would get $100 at least for recommending them and because of the high purchase that I had. My sister was going to get carpet throughout but I talked her into doing exactly what I did and she's getting it done now. I already gave Empire my friend’s address and the date, but she hasn't gotten her $100 yet and I'd like to know where mine is too. I called them, told them and gave them all the information but I still haven't heard anything.

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    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2017

    We’ve had carpeting and laminate flooring put in by Empire Today. We had the carpeting in the living room and one of the bedrooms and a sunroom, and we had laminate flooring in another bedroom. We had another company come out and give us an estimate and show us some carpet samples but Empire seemed to be the better choice so we went with them. From the carpeting selection that we had, we're able to pick something that wasn’t what we were looking at before. We wanted Berber but we didn’t want that industrial look, and so we got something else. Empire Today’s product was a very well-made carpeting and we were very pleased with it.

    The cost was less too and we’re very satisfied with the quality. We haven’t had it that long but it seems very durable and easy to clean. The flooring vacuums up and it looks really plush and it’s very comfortable to walk on. I was impressed with how quickly the workers came and put it in. They really did a fantastic job at getting it done and they were out of here in the amount of time that was expected, even less. The laminate floor guy also was here and got it done quickly, and I was very impressed with that.

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    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2017

    Empire Today installed laminate flooring in our hallway and two bedrooms. The workers were wonderful and hardworking. I had two sets of teams because I had flooring installed in one bedroom and the hallway during the first week, then I decided to get another bedroom done and another team did it. The first team was here longer. They put the subfloor and they were amazing for five hours. Everything was professional. However, Empire's ad said it was half price and I didn’t think that it was but I went ahead with them. If it wasn’t in dire need, I wouldn’t have gone with Empire because of paying the money upfront. My friends are not going to like that and not going to do that so I can't recommend it, but I could if it wasn’t for that factor. But as far as the looks and the installation, everything was perfect. The laminate flooring doesn’t show dirt and I like it.

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    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2017

    We had a staircase that went down to the basement and it got a lot of wear, so we switched it out to a steadier carpet which was what we expected. We mostly picked something that blended with our other carpet that was going to be sturdy. It’s a little darker and has more colors in it than our existing carpet. The stairs each had a lip that they had to wrap the carpet around, so it was a fairly complex job and the installers did a very nice job.

    The only problem I had was that Empire Today was not really a company but they’re brokers. The guy who did the estimate and showed us the samples and the installers were nice guys, but they're independent contractors which I consider a negative. The first people that we talked to wrote our address down wrong and no matter how many times I tried to get that corrected, it never did. So every time somebody came, they would call me to ask where I was because Empire Today gave them the wrong address. I was unhappy with that because once they’re done with it and it goes into the system, then that’s what it is.

    Also, the ads that we saw said it was immediate delivery but it took about three weeks. So, their advertising was optimistic if not deceptive. We had plenty of time, so we didn’t worry about it, but if we were, it would have been a big issue. That’s basically a result of it being not really a carpet company. They’re an order taker and they’ve got the guy who shows what it is and then the installers. I suspect that if the installers had done something wrong, it would have been a big problem and I would have to go through three different levels of communication to get anything accomplished. I wouldn’t call Empire Today again.

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    Richard,
    Your feedback is valuable to us, and we thank you for sharing your experience. We'll be further investigating your concerns.

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2017

    Never, never buy from these people! We had carpet and tile installed in several rooms. The carpet went well. The installers were quick and efficient. The tile in the bathrooms was a consumer's worst nightmare! They installed the tile but didn't re-install the toilets (as agreed on) and when we finally were able to get ahold of Empire, two days later, we were told we would need to hire a plumber and Empire would reimburse us. Unfortunately the flooring installers put the toilets in the showers and we weren't able to get a plumber out until four days later (we found out we needed to get the plumber late Friday afternoon) on Tuesday. We also noticed that the tile installers neglected to put in the baseboard we had paid for.

    Never, never buy from these people! we had carpet and tile installed in several rooms. The carpet went well. The installers were quick and efficient. The tile in the bathrooms was a consumers worst nightmare! They installed the tile but didn't re-install the toilets (as agreed on) and when we finally were able to get ahold of Empire, two days later, we were told we would need to hire a plumber and Empire would reimburse us. Unfortunately the flooring installers put the toilets in the showers and we weren't able to get a plumber out until four days later (we found out we needed to get the plumber late Friday afternoon) on Tuesday. We also noticed that the tile installers neglected to put in the baseboard we had paid for.

    We contacted the sales person and he said we needed to call the scheduling manager... long story short we never got a call (I doubt this person exists). We finally got the bathrooms finished and sent the plumbers bill to Empire. Weeks went buy... no check. I contacted the salesperson again and again was told he couldn't do anything and I would need to talk to the operations manager. I've called and called and called, only to get her answering voicemail. When I finally got disgusted and left a message telling her I wouldn't make any payments until the plumber's bill was paid back to me, she called and left a message about how 'sorry' she was and that they normally didn't do business this way.

    I've called at least ten more times. She never called back. So today I called Wells Fargo to let them know there would be no payments sent until Empire (know from now on as "The Evil Empire") only to find out my account was credited two weeks ago for the plumbing bill. Great news right? Only a credit to my Wells Fargo account doesn't help pay the amount charged to a different credit card to pay the plumber. This company has the WORST customer service I've ever experienced. Don't buy from The Evil Empire!

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2017

    My husband and I chose to have our kitchen flooring redone after moving into our home because the tiles shifted and cracked with weather changes. We had our carpet changed by Empire in our previous condo therefore my husband suggested that we use them to redo the kitchen floor even though I have had great experiences with Home Depot tiling our bathroom.

    From the start the service was very poor with Empire in August 2017. The crew that came to do the work arrived in an unmarked van with the wrong tile. It took two weeks and my personal photos of the correct tile texted to the Service Manager for them to bring the correct one (we chose a gray tile but the company has another tile called "light gray" which is actually darker???). The work didn't get started until my husband threatened not to continue the installation even though I had left numerous messages. The rep was responsible for correcting the error but the rep stated that it was customer service's job therefore neither party did anything until I asked my husband to call Empire as my messages didn't produce any results.

    I have chosen to write this review at this late date because there are three depressions in the floor. The most obvious one is between the sink and the stove where I walk and stand numerous times a day. During the install I asked the installers if they would fill in the missing tiles that can be seen in the attached pictures. The flooring in the picture was the original that appeared once the installers stripped our ceramic tile. The installers told me not to worry about the missing tiles. "It would be ok". Once the work was complete, I felt that the floor was not level because even though luam was placed beneath the LVT, the areas that are missing tile below the luam are obviously be lower.

    I called customer service and asked that a different crew be sent out to remedy the problem. Lo and behold they sent the same crew which, not surprisingly, did not think anything was wrong with the floor therefore no adjustments were made. I now have to live with this floor for the next 10-15 years as we have a 4 month old and will not be able to afford a new one anytime soon. It is unfortunate that a simple concept of laying tile on a firm even foundation is not one that Empire governs their business by. Use Empire for carpet but stay very far away if you need a reliable sturdy tiled floor for your kitchen.

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    Laurie,
    We regret to hear that you feel this way, and assure you that your concerns are important to us. We'll be in touch with you soon to learn more.

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2017

    In March 2017 we got our tax return and knew we had to look at replacing the carpets. We priced around and found Empire to be reasonable on cost. They came out, replaced the carpet in the living room and hallway. About September we started to notice plastic fraying coming through the seam out of the carpet in the hallway. On October 14 2017 the Installer came out and looked and took pictures of the carpet seam and carpet along wall area and noticed in the area along the wall that the binding had separated from the actual carpet and noticed it in the hallway seam as well. The installer stated then that the carpet was defective and it was not the installation. He sent everything to the Supervisor which we called numerous time and no response.

    Finally the manufacturer said that the carpet defect was not covered under the warranty because it's a high traffic area. I am really disappointed in a big company to do this especially since the carpet is only 7 months old. So someone should replace this and also pay for what is owed on a defective carpet. Is the installer at fault or the manufacturer...

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    We regret to hear that your product is not meeting your expectations, and we'll be further investigating your concerns.

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2017

    We had a luxury vinyl tile installed by Empire Today. I like its durability as well as that style of product. Previously, we also had some carpeting done by them. We weren’t going to be ready for a couple of weeks after we decided to buy tiles but we were able to get the install date schedule that we wanted. We received an automated call which said that they were going to come in the morning but they didn’t end up coming until 1:00 in the afternoon. That was later than I had expected. But once they were here, they worked efficiently and got through the job in a reasonable amount of time.

    Removing the old floors was a very messy process and there was dust in the air that they couldn’t do much about but they did a good job of cleaning up. So far, the quality seems fine. In one bathroom, there seems to be some cracking in the grout between the tiles which I intend to call in to see if we can get that fixed up. But otherwise, it seems good. I would definitely recommend Empire Today to somebody else.

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2017

    Somebody else told me about Empire Today so I went with them. I had them install carpeting all through my house one room at a time except in my bathroom and kitchen. When my son was running the sweeping for me, he found that the carpet behind my TV in the living room wasn't pushed in behind the door there. I've been trying to get a hold of them but I was unable to. However, everything else is wonderful. The rep came to my house several times before I purchased the carpet and he was A1. He was very honest and explained things and he was here whenever I wanted him to be. He was a wonderful person and he should get a star for salesmanship. The installation team was all good too.

    I like this carpeting a lot better than the older one I had when my home was built. It's a mixture of tiny black, brown and white spots and when the sweeper is running different ways, it looks colored. It blends in with everything. My favorite features are the stain resistance and the smooth backing where it won't wear off. It has a very good guarantee on it too. I have neuropathy on both of my feet from having radiation and it still feels very nice to walk on it. It's also very easy to clean. The quality is very nice for the money and I had already given a recommendation to other people.

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2017

    Empire Today installed wood tile in the dining room and the front foyer of our house. We see the commercials on TV all the time and it sounded good so we used them. The sales person was outstanding and everything was exactly as he said, and it was perfect. The installers were fast, thorough, clean and they didn't leave one mess behind. We had a good experience to the point that we’re going to use them again. As soon as I can rearrange myself some more money, I’m going to have them come back and do the living room and then start replacing the carpet if I can afford it. The quality is good, they have a good service and good price, too.

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2017

    I had a carpet installed in my bedroom and the hallway. It is comfortable, the color is pretty good and it goes with our furniture. I also commend Empire Today's installers for doing a great job. They were fast and hardworking.

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    Reviewed Nov. 5, 2017

    Empire is the best. Great salesman, great installers, and great carpet. The price was great. Thank you to Anne ** for referring me to Empire. The installers did a wonderful job. Love the smell of new carpet. Thank you Empire!!

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    Reviewed Nov. 5, 2017

    The day before my carpet was to be installed, the person confirming my appointment threatened to cancel my installation if I didn't pay x amount of money. My sales person obviously screwed up and didn't put the 12 months same as cash through. So sales guy says I have to pay × amount of money because it 'fell through the cracks.' The next day was installation day. I got a call to confirm my afternoon appointment. By 3:30 I called and the dispatch couldn't reach the installer but promised to have someone call me. Come to find out, they were not coming and NO ONE called to tell me.

    I got a hold of my sales guy who said there was nothing he could do. He said he couldn't get a hold of anyone, but funny when I tried, I got a hold of someone who rescheduled me for a week later and I have to take off work. I am so disappointed that no one could help me as none of the installers would answer their phones. How is this fair to the customer? I paid my deposit on time, but Empire couldn't deliver on time! I would not recommend this place to anyone!

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    It’s disappointing to hear about the issues you had with your installation, and understand that we've spoken to your in regards to your concerns. We'll continue to follow up until a solution is reached.

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    Reviewed Nov. 5, 2017

    The first time I used Empire Today was years ago when my son was getting married and I needed a new carpet. It was really a mess and needed somebody right away to come and install it. And they did a great job with it. The second time that I needed them was when I was moving and my living room was years old which needed to be updated in order to sell the house. And since I had a good experience the first time, I called Empire Today again.

    I just moved into a new home and I didn't have an intention to replace the carpet right away because I've only seen it twice and it looked passable. But the carpet was terrible. So, I called Empire Today again because I had a good experience with them two times before. I had them install carpet and vinyl tiles in the living room, dining room, kitchen, hallway, and entrance way. So far, I got everything that I asked for. I wanted a low-pile and the color was up to my expectation. And the installers were excellent and knew what they were doing.

    I’d call them again if I need to. Besides, I'm not a shopper. I don’t have the time to hop around from store to store, looking at carpets and their prices. I work full time and going with Empire Today's a benefit. I know what I want and like, and I’m able to go online and put down what I’m looking for when they call and ask me colors. They bring exactly what I’m looking for in two different choices. I pick from there and they’re out the door, and I sign the contract.

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    Reviewed Nov. 5, 2017

    We had engineered hardwood installed in our bedroom, living room and dining room and got rid of our yucky old carpeting. We did consider different brands but Empire today was a little better in quality and the price was about the same as doing it in a different way so we ended up going with them. We were quite happy with our sales rep, Brandon. He came back a second time and brought samples. The installers were excellent. They were very polite. They told us when they’d be here and they were here on time and they cleaned up when they left. We’ve already recommended Empire Today to other people.

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