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About Empire Today

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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  • Professional measurements
  • 1-year limited workmanship and servicing warranty
  • Brings product samples to your home
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  • Limited financing options
  • Consultation required for estimate

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    Customer ServiceMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed May 31, 2025

    I would give them 0 if I could- trying to get them to fix issues after installation is a nightmare. I had to take everything out of my closet and they no called no showed. Rescheduled to take the day off - again no call no show. They wouldn’t do it a 3rd time would they? Yep! No call no show! They got their money and don’t care - go with someone with better customer service!

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    KT, we wish to make this right for you, all we need is your account information to get started on a solution for you. Please email customerexperience@empire-today.com with your account info, and we will work on a solution for you as soon as possible.

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    Staff

    Reviewed May 26, 2025

    I’ve used them before to do flooring and they’ve always been good. I’ve had the floors for eight years and they’re holding up nice. It’s been a very good experience overall.

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    Reviewed May 26, 2025

    My experience with Empire Today has been good. Their sales person made the process very easy, and showed us all the different samples. I had a small repair that needed to be done, and Empire Today came and took care of everything. I couldn't really ask for anything else.

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    Reviewed May 25, 2025

    This is the second time I’ve used Empire Today, and they installed carpet. Their customer service was good. The installation team was also good, professional, and on time. They did a good job.

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    Sales & MarketingPriceStaff

    Reviewed May 25, 2025

    We worked with the salesperson from Empire Today a few times before and had a very good experience. The installation went well, and the installers did a great job. The carpet has good quality, and the overall cost is reasonable.

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    Reviewed May 24, 2025

    I had carpet installed by Empire Today, and it's a good quality carpet. We needed it installed within that weekend. It worked out real well. The installers were very professional.

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    Reviewed May 24, 2025

    I called Empire to make an appointment and I thought they were going to send someone out, but I was wrong. Their guys never showed up for the appointment. Empire called me later, but I already picked a different contractor.

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    Response from Empire Today

    Richard, thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we apologize for your experience. It’s disappointing to learn that our team did not meet expectations. Your feedback will help us investigate why things went wrong in this instance. We truly value the opportunity you've given us and would appreciate the chance to possibly work with you again in the future.

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    Reviewed May 24, 2025

    My sales rep was good. He knew it was for a rental, so he knew exactly what I was looking for. He had limited the options based on that. I got the snap-in vinyl. It was a quick and pain-free process. The installation was smooth. I opened the door to let the installers in and closed it when they're done. So far, no one’s complained yet.

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    Reviewed May 16, 2025

    We had a salesperson come to the house with a limited amount of samples of LVP. We weren’t really happy with them, but we needed to take up our carpets because we have pets. Installation was okay, but the trim work was ugly. We have some transition spots where the floor meets other carpeted rooms, where they put the floor trim in, but they nailed it to the floor. I’m just a little time, the nails were lifting and cutting my family's feet. We also have an area where the floor is wearing unevenly. We lived with it for about 1+ years and I finally called and made a complaint. As I figured, they we not helpful and told us that we would have to pay for any repairs. I say spend a little more upfront because it will cost you more in the long run.

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    Thomas, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear you’re still unhappy with your experience. Our team has thoroughly reviewed your concerns and provided a resolution based on the product warranty and maintenance requirements. While we understand the outcome may not be what you expected, we’ve done our best to address the issue fairly. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us at customerexperience@empire-today.com.

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    Reviewed May 15, 2025

    They denied my claim for warping after a spill of water. They said I took too long after the spill to make a claim. It was within a half hour after the spill. After I contacted the sale agent I had he told me to call back to get it in writing, but I have been two days at this time waiting for someone to speak to about this issue but to no avail.

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    Response from Empire Today

    Julie, we hate to hear that your flooring has exposed issues. We want to investigate this further to see how we can help. Our customer service team will be in touch with you soon to discuss your options.

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    Reviewed May 14, 2025

    Updated on 05/15/2025: I left a review about the crappy flooring Empire Flooring put in my kitchen and now I'm getting too many phone calls from them. I will never want your business again so stop harassing me with the phone calls. If I get to the phone and it hangs up, I call back and the number is not taking calls. They will sell your information.

    Original Review: I thought this place did a fantastic job until now. I had my kitchen done with a new floor and loved it but now, it is peeling up. Not good. Years ago, I had my bathroom floor put in 6 years ago by a man off the streets (not Empire) and that floor is still in excellent condition. I gave Empire a 5 star rating and couldn't find it because you can't give a review on their website and now I know why. They lied about the floor being the best and not using pressed crap. I am so glad I only paid for one floor to be done.

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    This makes us upset to hear. The last thing we want is for you to be unhappy with your floors. We want to help you further. We've located your account, and we'll be in touch with you soon to discuss your options.

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    Reviewed May 12, 2025

    Empire Today is reputable company, and you get a better guarantee with them. The presentation was very informative. They had a variety of different floors, and I was very impressed with what I saw. The installation was great too. They were able to put it down without taking everything out, so I didn't lift a thing. The only part I didn’t like is I have a high credit score, but they turned me down for financing and wanted me to use this particular bank that charges high interest rate. But customer service, workmanship, everything was good

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    Reviewed May 12, 2025

    It was great so far. I had flooring installed in my rental property, and I had carpet in one of my rooms that I'm in the process of selling.
    The salesperson was really easy to work with and simple, and he was responsive. I was able to just contact him via text, and he got back with me. When he was in the area, he swung back around and showed me some samples for my carpet, and we got it done. The crew came the next day, and that was it. No fuss, no muss.

    The quality is great. The floor is nice. The installers took out the trim and put it back in instead of using a quarter round. So they took the extra effort to go ahead and do the things I asked, same thing with the carpet, everything was fine. I had a good experience both times I used Empire.

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    Reviewed May 11, 2025

    The salesman from Empire Today was great. The only thing I didn't like, after the fact, was that we had a few things that needed to be addressed and he was not approachable anymore. I'm in sales. He was the first person to represent the company, so if I had a problem with it, he should be available.

    They had to come back and do some touch-up work, which was not a big deal. It’s fine and it's fixed, and let's just hope that it stays that way. I would recommend to a friend.

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    Reviewed May 11, 2025

    I had carpet installed in one room and a stairwell by Empire Today. The first person I worked with was accommodating. He handled everything over the phone and got it installed, and I was happy with that. It cost more than it should have, but I was fine with it because it was done.

    I called him again and couldn't reach him, and I called Empire. They sent someone, but he was in and out. He came into my house, and said he looked at it, but I never received a call back, and never sent me anything. It felt like I had to jump through hoops to get help from them. I went on a different route. I might use Empire in a bind, but I wouldn’t rely on them.

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    Response from Empire Today

    Jay, we wish to make this right for you, all we need is your account information to get started on a solution for you. Please email customerexperience@empire-today.com with your account info, and we will work on a solution for you as soon as possible.

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    Reviewed May 11, 2025

    My dog dug up part of my rug, so I had to have some tile put in front of the door where the rug was instead of recarpeting the whole room. They did the best they possibly could, so it’s acceptable. There wasn’t a large selection of tile to choose from, and this is not my favorite tile that I had. But, it was reasonable and it fixed the problem.

    I wish that they had had a better selection of tile that I could have put in front of the front door. Still, they came right out and they came on time, and the quality of work was very good. I have used Empire before when I sold my mother’s house, and they are very reasonably priced for what we were looking for.

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    Reviewed May 11, 2025

    We had a close-match carpet installed by Empire, and we’re actually getting another close-match installation on the 14th. It involves one big room and a small closet area. Now we’re expanding it by adding the same carpet to another room, so it’ll cover two rooms and a closet.

    Our previous carpet was from the late ’80s or early ’90s. We needed the closest match possible, and they got as close as they could.

    We’re a business, we operate a hotel and event space. It wasn’t a formal visit to my home, they came to our site. The guy I met, I believe his name was Robert, was a lovely man. He chatted casually, shared the history of the building since he was local, it was a really great experience.

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    Reviewed May 11, 2025

    The chair I was using has wheels on it, but the wheels don’t slide very easy on carpet. I was struggling moving and it was bothering my back. We had a presentation with Empire Today. They brought samples and I got to look at them. They were fine but they were too expensive. I ended up cutting a hole out on the carpet where I needed to and it’s fine.

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    Reviewed May 11, 2025

    Customer service was good when the salesperson came to sell me the floor, everything was wonderful. But now, when I try to call him, he doesn't answer because he’s busy, and then he texts me. Yesterday, I called and he said he’d call back in 15 minutes, but he still hasn’t. I’m having a problem with the floor. I contacted customer service, and they said they’d put in a request and someone would call me back within 1 to 3 days.

    It’s like when they want to install your floor, they’re there the next day. But if you have a problem, you have to wait days for them to get back to you. I’m really a little disappointed.

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    Response from Empire Today

    Laura, we're sorry to hear that you haven't received a follow-up. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we regret any inconvenience this may have caused. We've located your account and we'll be in touch with you soon to resolve this.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2025

    The customer service was fine. The man who came out was very helpful and informative. He explained everything. I didn't end up going with them after all because I found a better deal with somebody else. But I had used Empire Today years ago to put a carpet in my room.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2025

    I've been using Empire for quite some time, and they do good work. I've had the carpet and the vinyl plank floors, and the PVC tile floors, something along those lines. But nothing with hardwood yet. Everything's been pretty good. I haven't had any complaints from anybody.

    The installers were pretty good at cleaning up by themselves. My one complaint is that the company never gives us a time frame the day before. I have to specifically ask for it, and I used to get one every time. I'm a contractor, and I use them on all my jobs.

    I get last-minute calls at 8:00 in the morning saying they'll be there in 20 minutes. And that's not enough time for me to be on that job or give my customer notice. So, things should be done better on that end for whoever sets up the timing for these jobs.

    I deal with a representative, and he's awesome. He's very personable, and he meets me at my job. I reach out to him a day before, or he'll reach out to me and say I’m set and scheduled for such a day, and then he tries to get me a time frame. I've never had a problem with him.

    I used to get a phone call from the scheduling company giving me a time frame saying they'll be there anytime between 9:00 and 11:00, and asking if that works for me. And then I'll just let my customer know.

    I wouldn't hear anything from anybody about it if it weren't for my representative, Ryan. But I don't get that anymore. It really made a difference, and I know I'm not the only one who had that problem. I don't know why they got rid of it.

    I wrote a letter to the company last year, which my guy forwarded to his managers. And I never heard anything from it. My representative and salesman, Ryan, is great. He's on time, and texts me if he's running late.

    Never had a customer problem with him, as well as the people who come to install it. They do call me the day before they head there.

    My only problem was the whole timing. 20 minutes is not always enough for me to get there. I have to be in my office at a certain point. I have to get my guys out, I can’t plan out without proper notice.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2025

    A guy came out and gave me an estimate. He was awesome and it was a good experience. There was no problem. I would have used Empire, but someone else came in lower so I went with them.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2025

    I got carpet from Empire. The salespeople were great with their suggestions and everything went smoothly during the installation. It was a great experience.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2025

    I've used Empire a couple of times. I use them because the guy that I deal with works with me really well. I usually call him directly because I've done three levels of my house with Empire. Everything I've had has really held up and has been fine. I have not had a problem with their quality at all. When I first started with Empire, it was just that the quote was decent and the fact that I could pay over time. Some companies want the money upfront and I didn't have $5,000 to pull out of a bank account.

    One thing I hate about Empire is the fact that they call and call to the point I was getting a call almost every day to confirm I have an appointment. I said to the lady, "If you call me again, I'm gonna cancel." They need to change that part because that's awful. They send texts and they call. But it's funny, because this time, I got one text and no one called me at all.

    They told me they would call in the morning, and the guy did call me in the morning, but I didn't hear the phone. Unfortunately, I had shut my phone off because I'm a waitress. He did call me back. But why would you call someone in the morning to tell them you're gonna be there in a half-hour? They should call the night before and say, "Hi. Tomorrow, someone's gonna be there between 8:00 and 10:00 and they'll call you a half-hour before they come." At least that gives somebody a heads-up. I was thinking they’re gonna call me and when you look at the slip, it says, "You will receive a call between 8:00 and 6:00 pm." That's ridiculous.

    The two guys who came this time were really good and very helpful. As a matter of fact, they came back because I wanted to change a grate in my floor and I couldn't get it out. They came back last night and took the grate out for me. Now, I'm gonna hopefully be able to put it back in. The ones that came the time before and did my upstairs, they were okay. But they literally were like, "You didn't move everything. You didn't move this. You didn't move that." I did the best I could. Sometimes you don't have enough room in your house to move everything out of the way.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2025

    The Empire sales rep was a little bit loud. He was raising his voice in my condo and it was unpleasant. I didn't want him in my condo after that. I was telling him I'm military and that Empire had a sale going on for 45% something. He was saying, “Let me see what I can do for you.” And then he was like, “The tablet's not allowing me to give you the discount.” For the really small area that I was gonna do carpet on, it was gonna be $686. The carpet was bottom of the barrel. There was no way I was gonna do that. I can hire a professional for a lot less. I told him nicely that I was not interested and to have a nice day.

    The sales guy could have been a little bit more professional and maybe he could have given me another option. But he didn't do anything like that. It wasn't really a good consultation and it just ended any contracts or agreements with Empire Today. It’s not something that I wanna experience again. The people who work for Empire are not professionals. They’re probably gonna go out of business.

    Empire Today is also way too expensive and they are ripping people off. Ultimately, that was the reason why I did not do business with them, and I will never do business with them. I have already told a lot of people about how I was treated and the prices. I was looking for something really cheap. There was supposed to be something about installation and all these incentives and savings. But there was nothing at all when it came to that.

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    Joseph, we are sorry about your negative experience with us. It’s disheartening to know that the sales process did not meet your expectations. We’ve taken note of your feedback to improve our services. However, we’d appreciate learning more and reviewing this situation. If you’re open to it, please contact us at customerexperience@empire-today.com.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2025

    Everything went fine with Empire Today. There were no concerns. Their customer service was great. They were knowledgeable and thorough. There was nothing that they didn’t know. And they weren’t pushy. I just decided to hold off for now due to financial reasons. It was just a little bit more than I was anticipating.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2025

    We had tile and carpet installed by Empire Today and that went fine. The guys cleaned up after themselves. The consultations we got were also fine.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2025

    I had a wonderful experience with Empire Today, and everything looks better now. I had carpet installed in a hallway, a stairway, and two rooms, and it only took one day. The representative was very informative and knowledgeable, and since I was on a fixed budget, they were actually able to work it out with me. The price is very reasonable.

    The installers were very polite and respectful. We had moved everything for them beforehand, so all they had to do was come in, rip out the old stuff, and put the new carpet in. Again, Empire Today were very good, courteous, and quick. It was a nice experience.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2025

    I loved Empire. They were very good. We had carpet and luxury vinyl planking installed, and the pricing was very good. The installers were terrific and understanding. I really couldn’t have asked for anybody better.

    I really like the new floor because I can see every little white thing that gets on it, so I know it’s clean. And the carpet’s been great, too. I don’t have any stains.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2025

    We used Empire Today when we first bought the house three years ago. We had a flood a couple of weeks ago, so I called them for a quote to redo the floor. The quality they offered is good, so I went back to them. The gentleman that we had was very personable, honest, and very straightforward.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2025

    I used Empire back in the day. I used them again recently and their people are attentive and fair and the price was good. Everything seems good. I'm happy with what was offered and what was done.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2025

    I needed a next-day carpet install and Empire is the one who offer that. My father said that the installation went smoothly. The guys knew what they were doing and it was easy. The carpet is really nice, and it is what I paid for. Shout-out to my sales guy Roy, he was great and helpful. I’m moving out of my house. So, I had to put new carpet in to get out of there. So, I was on a tight budget and he worked with me to meet that. And he did not try to upsell me or pressure me into anything. He tried to give me what I wanted.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2025

    Everything went really well with Empire Today. I bought a carpet from them. The sales consultation was great, and they were able to answer my questions. The installers did a great job and were fully transparent. I’m pleased with the quality of the carpet and the install.

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    Reviewed April 29, 2025

    Good morning, on March 3, 2023 my wife and I had Empire Today to install vinyl flooring put in our kitchen/dining room area. Had it installed and bought a 5 year protection plan that we were told covered everything a to z as far as warranty work and repairs. 1 1/2 years later flooring started cracking, peeling, and lifting. Called about repair services. Were told unless it was accident it’s not covered! Called and complained, nothing. Filed a complaint with BBB and got nowhere, empire wanted to charge almost full price of original $ for repairs!! Empire today doesn’t stand behind their product or services! We will never use them again!! Robert A Pennsylvania

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    Robert, we're disappointed to hear that you're unhappy. We understand that our team offered the best outcome possible. If you would like to move forward, please let us know.

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    Reviewed April 26, 2025

    I needed to replace a couple of rugs in my dining room, and the sales representative from Empire Today showed me the pet-friendly carpet. I didn't get to do an install as I didn't have the amount of money to do it, but the visit itself was very good.

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    Reviewed April 26, 2025

    I was looking for luxury vinyl plank flooring for my guest bedroom, the walk-in closet in that bedroom, and then the hallway outside of it on the second floor. And I had gotten an email from Empire Today saying that it was 50% off installation or 50% off the product. They were running a promotional deal, and I thought it was great because it was what I was looking for. And since I had used it before, it’s great.

    So, I called. The representative came out. I told her what I wanted. And then I called because of the special they were running, and she said that there was only one product that fell under that category. She had several products to look at, but there was only one that fell into that category. And I don’t recall the brand name, but she told me that I really don’t want it because it wasn’t good quality, and it wasn’t one of the better ones.

    So, I was very happy prior to that visit. I know they did my master bathroom years ago. They did carpeting in another guest bedroom, again, years ago. And I think they’re the ones who did my carpet as well in my living room and my dining room. I had used them two or three times. That’s why when I got the email, I decided to call them again. Because they also have the 12 or 24 months financing option. And I love those types of options, using somebody else’s money and paying it off monthly.

    And what I had in the master bathroom was a hardwood floor, which was installed years ago. And I still have the carpet I had done in the guest bedroom. It’s worn wonderfully. It’s been a great carpet. It was one of the better ones that they offered. And then in my living room and dining room, again, it was very good quality, and I’d had it for years. I no longer have it now, since I had wood put in a few years ago. But I was very happy with what they did. 

    And they also did stairs for me, too. And they might have even done my master bedroom. Because I had the carpet match the stairs in the master bedroom. So, I used them quite a few times, and it was all carpet except for the very first one, which was the wood flooring.

    So, prior to my last experience, I would have had nothing negative to say about them. I was very happy with the selections and salespeople. And I love the fact that they can do it the next day if you need it, and the option of paying over time with the approved credit.

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    Douglas, we appreciate all reviews and you giving us the chance to improve by providing us with this feedback. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we can improve. We hope you will consider us again in the future. Take care.

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    Reviewed April 26, 2025

    I’ve been trying to get carpet put in for 20 years and I was finally able to do it with Empire Today. The salesman was good. I thought there was a 50% discount and he showed me that, but it wasn’t what I needed down there. The room is big, so I'm sure there were two carpets that were seamed together, but I couldn’t tell ‘cause the installers did a nice job. We had it financed, which was fine too because it made it that much easier.

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    Reviewed April 26, 2025

    I was looking for a carpet for three bedrooms. I knew that Empire Today has good pricing, and I wanted to get a quote. The sales representative was good and very helpful. I haven’t gone through with the installation process. I decided not to move forward because I had many things that were going on. I’m just going to do this after. Empire Today was great and very convenient. I would recommend them.

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    Reviewed April 26, 2025

    We never got to do any work with Empire Today. The lady came inside and she didn't show us any colors for the floor. All she did was give us documentation and everything was written down. I emailed the lady several times asking for the square footage and the cost per square footage of the material and labor. It took her three weeks to reply to me and she didn't give me any numbers. We didn't have too much interaction and their response was not good. So I decided not to go with Empire and I would tell others not to contact them.

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    Carl, we hate the idea of racking up bills for our clients, so instead, we offer an all-inclusive, customizable rate for you. We regret that your experience did not meet your expectations. Thank you for your feedback.

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    Reviewed April 26, 2025

    I had carpet installed in two rooms by Empire Today. When they came out and did the presentation, it went okay, and the quality of the product is good. I’ve had a good experience with them.

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    Reviewed April 26, 2025

    I recently moved and started getting estimates from different stores, but everything was more expensive than I expected. My house isn’t very big, so I felt the pricing was too high. That's why I didn't go with Empire. I ended up going with hardwood floors because that was the cheapest option for me.

    The interaction and communication were pretty good. The salesperson didn’t make me feel uncomfortable at all and spoke well. I have no complaints or issues with him. He did a good job.

    He showed me samples and let me look through them and feel them. I reached out to him again because I was still considering other options and asked if he would be willing to come down a few hundred dollars. He gave me one price, and that was it.

    I don’t think I would recommend Empire. Someone else’s experience might be different, but for me, it was just more expensive. I asked about financing, and they said they do offer it, but for the size of my house, the pricing was still too high. I don’t really have anything negative to say. It just wasn’t for me.

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    Reviewed April 26, 2025

    The representative gave a timely presentation. He was excellent, first class. The installers were pleasant as well.

    Empire has very good pricing and very courteous service. If they have the material a customer is looking for, I would recommend going with them. We had a wonderful experience with Empire Today and have no complaints.

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    Reviewed April 22, 2025

    This is the worst company and worst experience I've ever endured -- and it's still going. They installed a floor for nearly $6,000 for me (which was a debacle) and it cracked quickly. I've been trying for five months to get anyone to call or email or contact me back about it. It's under warranty but they are intentionally avoiding me. I've called at least two dozen times. There's been three separate reference numbers to opening a case. Twice I waited for an appointment to meet a person that never arrived at the scheduled time to look at it, and never responded to me again. It's like a game to them. I'm getting a lawyer and contacting the Better Business Bureau. I've never in my life gone through this with a company flat-out ignoring me and refusing to show up or return a call or follow up to open case numbers.

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    Derek, we're genuinely sorry for the inconvenience. We will investigate this matter and work on a solution for you. Your satisfaction is important to us. We've located your account, and we'll be in touch with you soon to address this.

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    Reviewed April 21, 2025

    I’ve used Empire Today years ago, and I was very pleased with what they provided. The floor has held up for over 15 years. I had wood laminate in the kitchen and a tile put in the bathroom. So, I called them again. The two salespeople were friendly and easy to work with. They did a good job.

    This time, I picked up a kind of stone, light terracotta for the bathroom, and hardwood floors for the kitchen. The contractor came out right away. They scheduled me the next day to have it installed. I cleaned out the bathroom, and he moved the rest of the furniture. He even put baseboards on everything. He did an excellent job.

    They’re very efficient and reliable. The quality of work is really good. I just wish they had more products to choose from. They were limited with choices. I guess it’s because of my price range. What they had was good for me. I was looking for something else, but I found what I wanted.

    The prices could be reasonable a little because I did compare a lot of prices, and they run about the same. Some places were higher and you bought your own material. I like that they came with the material included in the price.

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    Reviewed April 18, 2025

    Setting up Empire was fine. I’ve dealt with them in the past because they did work at my old house.

    There’s nothing to complain about. They were professional. The representative was very knowledgeable, and plugged in all kinds of offers.

    It’s good quality carpet at a reasonable price, and their work on the four upstairs bedrooms was good.

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    Reviewed April 17, 2025

    I went to a home show, and Empire Today was there in Valley Forge, King of Prussia. So I reached out to them. The sales representative was very professional and he explained everything clearly. He gave me every discount he mentioned and Empire is very thorough, and the products are high quality.

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    Reviewed April 17, 2025

    I had scheduled a visit with Empire Today for a consultation. But I received a message either the day of or the day before letting me know that the person wasn't able to make it and they wanted to reschedule. I still wanted to meet someone and they eventually got back to me and had someone else fill the scheduled slot.

    The new person arrived on time and he was professional. He showed me multiple samples and gave me comparisons. He eventually sent me over an estimate and it matched with what he told me in person. I looked at different vinyl flooring. He showed me about up to eight different options of color and quality variants. But he didn't really break down the difference in terms of thickness and wear.

    I would have liked to have seen different quality options based on the type of project that I was doing. But from his perspective, the quality was just the same across the board, which didn't really justify the price differences. So he gave me a low-grade, mid-grade, high-grade, but there was really no variation as to why it was low-grade, mid-grade, or high-grade. It was just the same to me.

    Eventually, I didn't go with Empire because they were just more expensive than some other options. I wouldn't recommend. I would like to have known the difference in quality, but I felt that wasn't transparent.

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    Sharif, we always aim to deliver a great experience and are gutted when we don’t meet expectations. Thanks for taking the time to bring this to our attention. We will use this feedback to improve our services.

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    Reviewed April 16, 2025

    We had Empire Today install carpets and flooring in the bathroom, and it was great. There were just a couple of things that needed a little touch-up, like on the one connection between the bathroom and the carpet area, they put one of those wooden things with the nails. And I stepped on those nails the first couple of times. And it wasn’t very pretty. So, I just hammered them down. But the installers were clean, fast, precise, and the prep work was great. So, they were highly recommendable.

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    Reviewed April 16, 2025

    I chose Empire because I wanted a good quality flooring. They’re okay, but I wish I had better choices of the flooring. I want light gray vinyl flooring, but all they had was dark brown, white and dark gray.

    They’ve come over to do the measurements for the basement, but I’ve had nothing installed yet. The sales rep was cool, so it was good customer service, but they should have more choices.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2025

    My experience with Empire Today went well. I had already used them previously. This time, I had carpet and some laminate flooring installed in my house. It met my expectations.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2025

    Everything went well and smooth with Empire Today. I saw a commercial for them and decided to purchase vinyl floor, and I had no problems at all with the purchase or the installation. The quality is good and it looks nice.

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    Reviewed April 12, 2025

    I am extremely disappointed with the recent experience I had with this company. My initial experience in 2023 was positive, but the recent events have been a disaster. The first consultant was uninformed, and I was misled about the impact on my credit score. The subsequent delays, lack of communication, and missed appointments have caused me significant inconvenience. The final consultant was knowledgeable, but the installation was ultimately cancelled due to unaddressed issues with the contract. I expect a higher level of professionalism and communication from a company, and I’m hoping for an explanation for the failures in my case.

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    Reviewed April 3, 2025

    We were very happy with the sales visit from Empire Today. The person brought samples, all the different options, and even explained the levels of them. I was there for choosing the carpet and the sales rep wasn’t pushy, so we liked that.

    This was a very simple order and the room was very small. What we did was a walk-in closet. We went with a very high-quality carpet. We were given a promotion and we went with it. We were considering the kitchen, but the kitchen would be vinyl and that would be a bigger order. I’m not gonna go through that with Empire because from what I’ve heard from people, and people I believe have gone through the hassle of they just being cancelled, and installers coming in, looking at it, and saying they can’t do it.

    I’m not gonna sit with the sales rep for two hours with him measuring and giving me quotes. And we’re haggling the price for the installers and I wait, clear out the stuff and take off of work so I could be home when the installers come, for them to come and say they can’t do it. And I think it’s happening more than Empire knows as it happened to three families.

    I told the sales rep that that’s not how to run a business because they’re leaving the consumer very upset, and they’re talking. And the sales rep said he told his manager. But I don’t know what the managers are doing. I would and did think twice with Empire Today. We do however love the carpet from them but I wasn’t there when the carpet was installed. So, I wanna ask the person who was there and double-check how the installation was.

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    Reviewed April 3, 2025

    "EMPIRE FLOORING." STAY AWAY FROM THAT BIG SCAM". This is the worse of the worse company to call for your carpet installation!!!! They have no clue of what they are doing. I got a representative coming to my house with a bunch of carpet sample and we both agree on a color that matches exactly the partial section I need to replace in my house. I put a down payment (half of the complete payment) they came with a wrong color the first time, and said they are sorry and promised to fix it.

    Second time, not only they came with the same wrong carpet, but the measurement was wrong. Third trip, they had the wrong color again. Now they are forcing me to accept a different color because they can't match my carpet color. When asked for a refund they wanna keep 25% of my money. I am getting my lawyer involved. I WILL GET MY FULL REFUND BACK. PLEASE!!! STAY AWAY! STAY AWAY FROM THAT BIG LIE AND SCAM WHICH IS CALLED "EMPIRE."

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    Jo, this is definitely not the experience we'd want you or any of our customers to have, and we would like to fix this. We've located your account and will be in touch with you soon to rectify this.

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    Reviewed April 1, 2025

    Install date: 9/04/24. Price-$6830.97 Areas - living room, 2 hallways & 1 Bedroom. I thought this was a good idea. Well, on 03/24/25, my mother fell while transitioning from her bedroom into the bathing area. The fire department was called and mother put upright. We couldn't figure out the reason for the fall. We figured it out 03/26/25... Stripping from the flooring installation had started to separate. This not only in that area but in the living room area too. I called Empire and shared my dissatisfaction, the need for the problem to be resolved immediately due to my mother's age and mobility, the only usable restroom for my mother, my upcoming surgery on 3/27/25.

    I was told that the earliest would be on Friday, 3/28/25 8 AM-12 PM. I requested them to call my mother if there were any questions, due to my surgery on 3/27/25. The rep repeated the information back to me, taped down the strip (video taped) due to this bathroom being the only one my mother can use and that was that. Oh no.

    On 3/27/25 Stan text me, I'm getting ready for surgery at 10 am and speaking with my surgical before getting wheeled in. He needs to know what kind of stripping was used on the flooring. Wouldn't that be in the invoice? Why wasn't my mother called as requested and notated by the rep. I had taken pictures, I sent those and told him the problem also persist in the living room. Blood pressure is so high now because of this non-needed call, I had to wait another 45 minutes until surgery. Wait for it...

    I find out they didn't even arrive within the time window. They arrived at 2:30 PM. They put down the stripping, moved two of my totes which were up against the wall for a reason without asking. My mother was told that metal stripping would be the solution but Empire doesn't provide this to them. So now I have two totes that are in th walkway from front hallway to living room. I guess I'm supposed to find some to lift those and put them back where they belong. One tote is right in front of my puppies cage and bowls, so until I get someone to move the toes, I have to move my dogs' items. I explained this all to the rep who called from **. She said she would escalate the issue. I made the down payment by credit card and the outstanding balance by cashier's check. I'm rethinking getting anything else done.

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    Perry, we sincerely apologize for the stress and inconvenience caused by your recent experience. We understand your concerns and want to address them promptly. Your issue has been escalated, and we will ensure that someone follows up with you quickly to find a resolution.

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    Reviewed March 30, 2025

    I chose Empire Today because of an ad. I got a carpet from them. The selections were okay and the installation was fast and efficient. I have it for less than a month now and the quality seems good and it’s comfortable.

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    Reviewed March 30, 2025

    ’ve used Empire Today before. This time, I had carpet and vinyl installed and they have met

    my expectations. They did a nice job.

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    Reviewed March 29, 2025

    I did consider purchasing with other companies, but Empire Today baited and switched me. I had carpet and vinyl installed in my dining, kitchen, and living room. When the sales rep put everything in. She only put it in for the kitchen and living room. She didn’t include the dining room.

    Apparently, they told me that it was going to be one price for everything, and it was only two-thirds of my floor. When they came in to give me an estimate for the rest of the project, it wound up costing almost what it cost me to do the first part of the project. They gave me a whole problem about it.

    The installation was fine, it took seven hours for everything, but it was done on all separate days. The quality of work was okay. It was done efficiently. There wasn’t really much issue with it, but it doesn’t matter how good the product and installation were.

    The fact that they charged me double the price of what I was originally quoted, even though they had the quote on paper and still wouldn’t honor it. They also tried to give me a hard time when I showed them quotes from other companies that were less than theirs. They still wouldn’t even match the price.

    The carpet is good, but I've already had to have them come out and repair several spots because it scuffs, chips, and stuff easily. I was told that wouldn’t be an issue. I’ve had this flooring for less than a month, and I’ve already had to have it fixed three times.

    They came one time, cut the small piece that was damaged, and glued down another piece on top of it to make it fit, like a puzzle piece. The second time, they were able to halfway peel it, and smooth it back down because it’s glue-down. The last time, they literally took a brown magic marker, and colored in the spots that were scuffed. If I could give them zero stars, I would. I will never use them again.

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    Reviewed March 29, 2025

    I had Empire do our carpet and two bedrooms and I love the smell and brand-new look of the carpet. The installation was quick and the quality of work was very good. I was not able to have the installation once I got my order but they were willing to come out the next week. Empire is very good and I will definitely be using them again.

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    Reviewed March 29, 2025

    I’ve been using Empire for about a year now and so far, it’s been good. I would recommend them.

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    Reviewed March 29, 2025

    I had vinyl laminate flooring from Empire Today installed in family room, kitchen, dining room, hall stairs, and walkway upstairs.

    A gentleman came out, walked me through the installation process, estimated, measured the whole house, and recommended solutions. I picked a date for the installation, and then I had to reschedule it because I had work being done in the house. They changed it and got it installed. It took two weeks.

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    Reviewed March 27, 2025

    They send a salesperson out that tells you Empire has the best warranty and customer service. Wrong. Their customer service is the worst. Had floors installed 6 months ago and I'm still waiting for a resolution. The laminate has a defect from the manufacturer. The installer came out and took pictures. I'm told everything was sent to manufacturer for review and Empire is waiting to hear back from them. I call back every 3 weeks and get the same answer. The laminate is also very loud to walk on. Sounds hollow. I was told and paid for the top of the line flooring. That's not what got installed. Very disappointed in this company. The manufacturer of laminate is Baydream flooring. Stay away from that brand.

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    Michelle, we’re so sorry to hear that your flooring concerns have not been addressed yet, and we’d love to have the opportunity to fix this. We’ve located your order, and we’ll be in touch with you as soon as possible to resolve this.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2025

    No response. DEPOSIT NOT RETURNED. Buyer Beware... I had my stairs carpeted about a year ago and love the carpet. I called Empire back out as I wanted to have the carpet made into area rugs, to which I was provided a contact for the commercial side, where I purchased several sizes and put down a deposit. In the meantime, the sales team that came out convinced me to have the same carpet installed in two bedrooms and a den. When the installation date came, the installer advised that they could not put the carpet over the current flooring (which was not disclosed during the sale)

    After a couple of hours of back and forth (which is beyond ridiculous), we ended up agreeing to get the carpet set and bound into area rugs for the three rooms. Less than a week later, the installers arrived with the finished area rugs, and we were good to go. I kept following up on the commercial side since they took a deposit, and no one would provide me with any information. After an email I sent informing them that it had been 10 days without a response, I received an email stating, "Unfortunately, we will not be able to fulfill this order. Sorry for the inconvenience. Best regards, Julie"

    I have sent several follow-up emails to all known email addresses (including customer service and support) and have not received a response. I offered to lower the order if they couldn't accommodate what they put in writing, and I have still not received a response even though they have NOT returned my deposit. The installation manager called to inform us that the carpet was located, and they were working on the order. This whole situation is beyond ridiculous; customer service is a joke, and good luck trying to get a hold of someone who can actually provide factual information or be able to make a decision. I would not have purchased anything from this company and would recommend that you don't either

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    Reviewed March 20, 2025

    We chose to go with Empire over other brands. The salesperson who came out knew the product. The quality of the carpet we had installed in one room is all right and comparable. It can be replaced in the event of an accident or something happening.

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    Reviewed March 20, 2025

    I had my floors done by Empire Today, and in the past, they did some carpet on my stairway. The installers were excellent. But when I was really in trouble, they didn't come to help me. The floor was bumping up ‘cause I had a leak behind the refrigerator. I called to get them to come back, but they wouldn't come back and do it unless I paid them ‘cause it wasn’t covered. So, that was very frustrating and depressing. I was very upset ‘cause I went a couple of years before I got enough money to get my floor fixed. Also, I’m disappointed with the carpet, but that’s my problem. They did a good job putting it down, I just don't like it ‘cause it looks dirty and it doesn’t look new.

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    Brenda, we appreciate all reviews and you giving us the chance to improve by providing us with this feedback. Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we can improve. We hope you will consider us again in the future. Take care.

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    Reviewed March 19, 2025

    It’s been about two years since Empire Today installed my carpet. I looked them up online, and the person who came over brought information on different types of carpet and what it could do. They also showed me all their samples. The carpet is tight and stain-proof, and I like it. It also matches my living room.

    The man who did the work was a one-man show. He was done with the job in about two hours. I was like, “Wow.”

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    Reviewed March 19, 2025

    We've used Empire multiple times. It was good. Every couple of years, we've had something done. They did our vinyl floor and rugs. They did a good job at two of our houses. The contractors were very nice and very helpful.

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    Reviewed March 19, 2025

    I heard about Empire Today on TV, and I decided to give them a try. When I called, my agent, William, was very nice, and I felt comfortable moving forward after speaking with him. The overall sales experience was positive. They installed carpet in my home over two days. On the first day, two installers came out and completed the downstairs living room and dining room. They were really nice, and the work took about two hours. The second installation day was last week, and three installers came out. They were also very nice, and the installation took about four hours.

    After the second installation, I went upstairs and noticed that my blinds were broken. The stick part was lying on my dresser, and when I looked up, I saw that it was damaged. The installers did not mention anything to me about the blinds being broken. I have submitted a request regarding the damage, but I have not heard back about it. That has been the only frustrating part of my experience so far.

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    Reviewed March 19, 2025

    Absolutely DO NOT waste your money on Empire. I made the terrible mistake of spending $15,000 with them in May 2023, only to have my flooring completely botched. The LVP flooring started coming up almost immediately, and even the contractor they sent admitted it was due to improper installation—yet their official report magically said otherwise. I sent countless emails, spoke to multiple people, and got absolutely nowhere. Instead of taking responsibility for their shoddy work, they had the audacity to quote me another $8,000 just to fix their own mistakes!

    They outright REFUSED to fix the flooring, leaving me stuck with a disaster. I finally had it redone by another company, and—surprise, surprise—it was confirmed AGAIN that Empire did a horrible job. They didn’t even bother installing a moisture barrier, which is basic industry standard. This company is nothing but a scam, preying on customers with poor workmanship and zero accountability. Avoid them at all costs unless you want to throw your money away and deal with an absolute nightmare.

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    Reviewed March 19, 2025

    I had carpet installed in the family room and plank flooring installed in a hallway by Empire Today. I didn’t consider any other companies because I’ve worked with Stephanie before and she’s fabulous. She knows what she’s talking about and takes her time. She explains everything and brings out whatever you need. If she doesn’t have something, she goes back to her car to get it. She seems to understand your needs right away.

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    Reviewed March 19, 2025

    I sent the quote up to corporate, and that was it. They were timely in coming here, they did a quote, and they sent it to me. I was satisfied all around with Empire Today.

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    Reviewed March 19, 2025

    I purchased hardwood floors and vinyl flooring from Empire Today. The sales rep was okay. She just wasn’t very knowledgeable about a couple of things.

    They were ready to install it right away. But since I was going on vacation, they did it after a week. It went fine. Lucas was wonderful. The floors looked nice, so we were pretty satisfied.

    They were not in the same page when it came to the financial part. There was a product that I bought but didn't need, and a refund was due. One person told me they were sending a check, and another said they would post it to my account. That was the only bump in the road with them.

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    Reviewed March 19, 2025

    The guy came out, gave me a good price, was responsive, and on time. I understood everything that was going on. They have plenty of choices too. However, we decided not to go with the carpet. So, we ended up doing different. Still, I was happy with the response and meeting with someone.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2025

    I purchased vinyl flooring from Empire. The quality is very nice and I’m very pleased. The sales rep was very nice and professional and the installation went great. The cost can always be less though.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2025

    I had rugs put in both bedrooms. The installers came in on time, installed the rugs but put them in the wrong rooms. I corrected it and they put them in the right rooms and left. The crew has only been with the company for a week but they were fine. The quality of work was excellent. I would recommend Empire Today. They were reasonably priced, came on time, did an efficient job and worked well together.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2025

    We had LVP and carpet installed by Empire Today. We did get a quote from Home Depot, but Empire could do it quicker. Our salesperson was really good. They've been really easy to work with.

    There were some challenges with installation when it came to the doors, though. We had to shave down the bottom of the doors so that they would fit, and the people that come to install the flooring aren't equipped to help you with it. They should have a service to fully help you with that.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2025

    I've used Empire in the past and it just seemed to be the best fit. I had a card from the sales rep from the previous job and gave him a call. He met me over there within two days. He was a good communicator. I had two different types of carpeting installed, a commercial and residential type. I needed something that wouldn’t wear for a hallway. It does seem very durable for the hallway and well-trafficked areas. And the other location where it's a living space, it's very comfortable and it looks good. They had good colors and materials for that area. The crew was really good. They didn't mark up the walls, and the baseboard looks fine. They really took care of the hallway. I didn't have to go back and do touch-ups. They did some nice work.

    Price-wise, I thought it was very good, especially for the hallway and the staircases that I had to have covered. I did expect that it was gonna be more expensive. There wasn't a lot of material, but they had to do two flights of steps and a hallway space, which I know can be a little more challenging. They did a good job.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2025

    I got flooring installed by Empire Today. I had a little confusion about the installation at first but it turned out okay. I like the quality and I would recommend them.

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    Audrey, we appreciate all reviews and you giving us the chance to improve by providing us with this feedback. Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we can improve. We hope you will consider us again in the future. Take care.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2025

    The sales person who came out was nice and very professional. He showed me everything and gave me quotes on different things and different ways I could go. If the floor was uneven, we had to go with the subfloor, with the extra piece underneath of it. It was a lot but he was really good.

    I was looking at laminate flooring which was grayish-like wood color. I like that a lot. But I didn’t get it at the time ‘cause my father had just passed. So, I was going to get it, but I had to end up doing a lot of things with the family and taking care of stuff for him.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2025

    The service from Empire has not been stellar, but it’s okay. I got my carpet done in my family room and I plan on getting my living room and dining room carpet done as well. In fact, I’m looking to seeing a salesperson so that I can lock this contract in.

    They could have cheaper pricing. That’s always a plus. There was a particular carpet that I was looking to get, and they discontinued it in a very short period of time so that sucked big time. At first, I wasn’t gonna get anything through Empire after that. There was no need for me to do business them ‘cause I could get my carpet cheaper elsewhere.

    But I decided to go along with Empire anyway. A lot of it has to do with the convenience. I’ve already done business with the gentleman, Tom, and I can hurry up and get it done. But he did something I didn’t like and that put a bad taste in my mouth.

    Overall, my experience is not too bad. The carpet that’s getting installed is not going around any weird angles. It’s just regular squared rooms and it’s hard to mess up. As long as the installation is okay, then it’s all good. Product is pretty good too. I got a 56-ounce carpet. I’ve seen thicker, heavier ones out there, about 80 or 90 ounces but for the amount of money that I paid, I would consider it to be satisfactory.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2025

    I had a rental property. And Empire installed the carpeting and some hard surface luxury vinyl plank flooring on it. I used Empire before, and they're reliable. I like their products and good pricing. So, I just went straight to them.

    The salesman came to the house and showed up, as expected. He's a good sales agent. They called ahead, and I told them to give me half an hour because I wasn't always there. As long as the guys touch base with me, I don't have any issues.

    The quality of their work is good. They checked in with me, and they have met my expectations. Others should use them.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2025

    We've dealt with Empire before. We're happy with its quality, and the cost seems to be pretty good. The sales representative, Carlos, was great.

    We've had five bedrooms, a hallway, and a family room. They put in hardwood floors and carpet floors, and the installation was great. They show up, do what they're supposed to do, and clean up. We would recommend them.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2025

    Empire did well with the cost. They got it down pretty far. I have a carpet installed, and they work with it in time. They’re quick, easy, professional.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2025

    I haven't done the installation with Empire Today as of yet. They only came and did a consultation with me for installation in the family room located downstairs, which went really well. The guy was nice and informative. We're just trying to make a final decision.

    The sales representative was professional. They showed me different panels and let me know my best options. Empire Today really accommodated me. I have had credit with them for a long time now and they're still honoring that. The prices are the same compared to other companies, but I found Empire to be more accommodating on what I was looking for.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2025

    We purchased from Empire Today an outdoor rug square for a foyer for our business. The installation went well. They were quick, did a nice job, and were in and out.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2025

    I had carpet installed on my stairs by Empire Today. The installation went well, and they were really good, and the quality of the carpet was very nice.

    The customer experience was fine, except for one issue. When the person came to give us the quote, I clearly told him we wanted the staircase in the family room included. Everything seemed set, but when we called later to confirm, we found out he had never included the staircase in the quote.

    Because of that, the price increased significantly, which we weren’t expecting. I understand that mistakes happen and things can be overlooked, but by the time everything was said and done, we probably could have gone with someone else for that price.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2025

    Empire Today did my steps and I wanted them to do the entryway. They said that they don’t make money from doing that. The job was $500, and I wanted them to finish the job. I reached out to them and they said they would get back with me and you can tell they’re not interested. I don’t want to do more jobs with them if they drop me like that. There was a lot of back and forth with the pricing, too, and then finally I okayed it. So, that price was good, but the initial one was crazy.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2025

    We use Emprie Today all the time. We use them to put flooring for houses that we buy, flip, and sell. They do great quality work. We would highly recommend them.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2025

    I got several estimates, and Empire was just by far the cheapest. We're a hotel. And we had a hold-up on our end that we have not been able to contract the service. The sales rep was great. He believed his price was going to be the best but that they would work with us if there was something that we felt they could do to lower the price.

    There were a variety of things we had talked about, like using the carpet we already had here. But then they gave us an even cheaper quote to install new stuff. They had a lot more products than we thought. We went with one of the cheaper patterns there. But they had an extensive catalog of options we could have used, including stuff we had ourselves already. Overall I’m very satisfied.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2025

    I had used Empire Today before, so it was just easy to go with them. I had carpet installed throughout the whole house and it was all good. The installation, the quality of the carpet and everything else was fine.

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    Reviewed March 14, 2025

    Flooring representative - Joe ** is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and customer oriented. As a General Contractor we prefer utilizing Empire products and installation labor. Warehouse staff is well organized and easy to deal with during material pick ups. We overall happy with the experience that Empire Flooring offers and look forward to continue to work together.

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    Reviewed March 12, 2025

    Your installers are great: they were honest about problems they encountered (like an uneven floor), careful with the job itself, and great at cleaning up after the job. I score the INSTALLERS 10. Your phone system and customer service are subpar. The order was transmitted inaccurately; the details of the order (materials, color - the variety and quality of the choices I was offered) were low quality or shockingly limited. The job deadlines were missed several times: the order that was finally completed today (3/12/2025) was begun three months ago (December 2024). I WILL NOT use Empire again.

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    Rena, your feedback is valuable to us, and we genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share it. We are dedicated to carefully examining your concerns to ensure we can enhance our services effectively in the future.

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    Reviewed March 12, 2025

    No response, we LVP installed a year and a half ago, first installers sucked, your representative came out and said yep terrible so they redid the living room and hallway, so I called to them come out to check out the kitchen area because it was by the first installers also, they cut corners pieces rising, but your company wants 150.00 to check it, because it's out of warranty so who's to say we have to charge for a new floor, so my friends and family will know what happened.

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    Keith, we're disappointed to hear that you're unhappy. We understand that our team offered the best outcome possible. If you would like to move forward, please let us know.

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    Reviewed March 12, 2025

    Do not use this company! We purchased a higher level carpet and this is what it looks like. It took me two months to get a response, only for them to say that they are not going fix their poor install job. Even went as far to say that I would need to pay to have them stretch and fix. If I’m having to pay to fix their install, I’m certainly not going to re-hire the same team who created the issue in the first place.

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    Joanna, we're disappointed to hear that you're unhappy. We understand that our team offered the best outcome possible. If you would like to move forward, please let us know.

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    Reviewed March 11, 2025

    Very competitive pricing, good selection, sales person was very patient as we took carpet and LVP samples from room to room to see how they look in different areas and lighting. Communication was thorough, and text and email notification of stages and departure/arrival were awesome. It included moving a few heavy pieces of furniture and putting back. The warranty and support plan and getting the better quality carpet pad was worth it. Installers did great with the tricky angles and quarter round placement.

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    Reviewed March 6, 2025

    Horrible service... On initial install damaged my baseboards ripping out old floor. After installation there were 3 spots that came up... Took endless calls for them to fix it... Still didn't fix it properly and came up again.... Again endless calls to get them out.. Still couldn't fix it right... Been trying for 2 months to get them to fix it again.

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    Broderick, this is definitely not the experience we'd want you or any of our customers to have, and we would like to fix this. We've located your account and will be in touch with you soon to rectify this.

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    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2025

    Whole house to be done in 1 day, took 6 weeks and still fighting about price. No communication within company. Promised to do December 20th, did a few rooms, didn’t have enough to finish bedroom. Bathrooms scheduled 5 days later. Came to finish bedroom, still short on product came again after Xmas. House was a mess so no Xmas here. Had to keep moving furniture for workers they told me. Kept bringing wrong trim. Came again another day. Bathroom installed, did it wrong, had to rip up and redo. Constantly uprooting my schedule, stress, etc. warrant I was lied to so I had to fight to cancel it. I’m in late 60s and not happy trying to move heavy furniture. They told me a big project and took longer. I didn’t hire the third party workers, 3 of them. Should have had more workers and lied about the one day install.

    They offered me 50.00 for my troubles. Lmao. I had no holiday spirit, no family to enjoy cause the workers came just about every day and hoping to have floor installed but no didn’t have right product. I do not recommend them and have one more floor to do and I will go locally. They tell me working to give me a discount, still waiting. Told me I’m getting over a thousand back, yes, it is my warranty money. I’m getting back what I paid for. Still waiting for my generous discount because of all the problems and stress I incurred. Over two months already and still waiting.

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    Mary, we take your concerns seriously and apologize for your experience. We to discuss this further. Our customer service team will contact you soon to determine a resolution.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2025

    Updated on 03/02/2025: I appreciated the quick reply and what seemed to be a genuine concern of the situation saying they believe in second chances and would I give them (Empire Carpet) "another shot". So I thought that things happen and I will gladly give this another shot. They provided contact info including a customer service email to reach them and I sent a lengthy email summarizing the experience and providing to them the exact measurements and things like the carpet quality I am seeking a couple of color options and that if we agree on the terms I would hire them right then and there and provide a deposit.

    I provided to them the dates I would like to get things going. I think I said ASAP. I stated this situation has back my remodel schedule as I need to get this unit re rented. I also included another bid I received from another company the address of the project my full name phone number and email. I wanted them to have as much info as possible so it will hopefully make things quicker and if they were not interested in the job they could reply and let me know.

    It's now the end of the 3rd day since sending the email the morning of Feb 27 2025 and no response. I again, called to ask if the email had been received as they provided a general email address and no one I spoke with knew who was in charge to replying to customers and replying to customer's emails or new customers in my case. On their website under Contact Us that they will respond in 1 to 2 business days. It's been 2 days and now it's Saturday Mar 1, again I sent the reply for a second chance at 940am Feb 27th. They are open Saturdays but it's been a full two business days.

    I am glad for all of those who had an amazing experience it's why I contacted them in the first place. I wanted to be their new happy customer and leave positive feedback but I've done all I can and nothing is working. Perhaps they pick and choose who they treat well and who they demonstrate they are not interested.

    Original Review: Empire Today are the biggest flakes and liars. I am remodeling my home and scheduled three bids from 3 different vendors. Empire was one of the 3. I scheduled the time and date providing my phone number, email and of course the address. They called the day prior to confirm I would be at the location between 1pm and 3pm.

    I waited and waited from 1pm to 4pm and no one from Empire showed up. I called and no one answered. It's now the next day and I thought I would find if I had been mistaken about the time/date. The woman who answered was strange polite but strange. I provided my name, address, phone number and email. She asked if I go by a different name. No. Well she said, "It's under a different name so I can't help you." Finally I got the name of my assistant. She then took forever only to tell me their representative didn't show up because he was busy with other customers and that he noted he had called me. He never called, no one from Empire called. No phone call. No voicemail. No email. Nothing. She then has the nerve to ask if I want to reschedule. Why on earth would I do business with a company that behaves this way. There are too many flooring installers to tolerate being treated like this. They are careless, indifferent and unprofessional.

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    Owen, we always want our customers to be notified as soon as possible if their appointment time needs to be changed or cancelled for any reason, so we’re genuinely sorry to hear about your missed appointment. We know you are upset, however, we believe in second chances. If you are willing to give us another shot, we hope to do right by you. Please reach out to us at customerexperiece@empiretoday.com so we can work towards a resolution.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2025

    Empire Today uses bait and switch tactics. The flooring product the sales person shows you is not what you get. Empire creates phony names for its products so you can't compare prices and see how absurdly high their prices are. The sales contract is structured so that by the time you find out you have been scammed it is too late. At Empire you pay 33% more than retail for the flooring you get. I made the mistake of believing they were a reputable company because they have been around for a while and their advertisements.

    They have been around because they are good con men and thieves. Do your homework! Google says: Reviews for Empire Today are generally negative, with many customers complaining about poor customer service...leading many to advise against using them.Better Business Bureau: Empire Today has a low rating on the BBB with numerous complaints about installation quality and customer service. Reddit: Many threads on Reddit's flooring subreddit discuss negative experiences with Empire Today, with users strongly advising against using them. PLEASE HEED THESE WARNINGS!

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    M, we take your concerns seriously and regret to hear that you’re unsatisfied. We understand that you've spoken with our customer service team to address your concerns. Please let us know if you still need assistance with anything else.

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2025

    Horrible experience and still trying to get my $792.30 refund. Carpet was supposed to be installed on 1/20/25 and received a call on 1/17/25 stating someone would be at my home on 1/20/25, not to install but to measure and confirm carpet choice, (which had been done on 1/11/25, by salesperson). Then two weeks after would install. I told them I cancel my order and then only then did I learn about a cancellation fee which is half of my original order which was $792.30! I have been fighting with them ever since! They are lying about the refund, rude, obnoxious, nasty customer service people! I would NEVER purchase anything from Empire and would warn all consumers to do your due diligence before buying anything from them!!!!

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    Ruth, we take your concerns seriously and apologize for your experience. We'd like to discuss this further. Our customer service team will be in touch with you soon to assist you.

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    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2025

    I first scheduled a consultation with one of your sales representatives, Thomas **, on November 4, 2024. Mr. ** was professional, knowledgeable, and worked within our budget. During this consultation, he took measurements, took a look under the carpeting, and provided us with a total estimate of $6,426. He did mention that, due to the inability to inspect the area beneath the carpet fully, additional costs might arise for particle board replacement, which he estimated would be around $200. This was acceptable to us, and we proceeded with the next steps, including applying for financing and scheduling the installation for November 18, 2024.

    The weekend prior to installation, we made significant preparations, including disassembling our bed and moving furniture, to ensure we were ready for the scheduled work. However, upon the arrival of the installation team, we were informed that Empire contracts out its flooring installation services, which was unexpected. During the walk-through, the team informed us that the particle board would need to be completely replaced with plywood, regardless of the condition of the original particle board, in order to meet Empire’s standards and ensure the warranty would be honored. This change resulted in an additional charge of over $4,000.

    This increase in cost was never disclosed during the initial consultation or at any time prior to the day of installation. In fact, Mr. ** had previously confirmed that particle board was sufficient for the project. After I expressed my concern and spoke with Mr. ** on the day of installation, he coordinated with the store manager, and a “discount” of just over $2,000 was offered. However, the lack of transparency regarding this significant price increase is troubling. Had I been informed of this potential cost upfront, I would have considered other local flooring companies, which had provided competitive bids.

    Additionally, the installation process itself was subpar. The cleanup was incomplete, with debris such as particle board pieces and padding left on the driveway, and soda cans discarded in the area. Furthermore, after the team left, we noticed damage to the crown molding, which appeared to have been broken during the installation process. Since the installation, we’ve observed several issues, including improperly secured trim and boards that are coming loose.

    In an effort to better understand the necessity of using plywood over particle board, I reached out to two local flooring companies, both of which have over 20 years of experience in the industry. They confirmed that particle board is generally acceptable and questioned why Empire insisted on the plywood upgrade. This raises further concerns that I may have been misled into spending more than necessary.

    I have also made multiple attempts to resolve this issue through various channels, including submitting a survey (which went unanswered), filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau (again with no follow-up), and reaching out via Empire’s official Facebook page, only to be told that someone would be in touch—without any further contact. I would never recommend using Empire. Spend the extra money and go with someone local. They do not care about their customers, lack the ability to acknowledge issues and follow through and in my opinion, are a scam.

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    Marissa, we're genuinely sorry for the inconvenience. We will investigate this matter and work on a solution for you. Your satisfaction is important to us. We've located your account, and we'll be in touch with you soon to address this.

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    Reviewed Feb. 3, 2025

    I saw Empire Today had a deal going on, so I went straight to them and they did a great job with installation. We had trouble with them coming in ‘cause we have dogs, but it didn't affect any timing. They came in, did their job and didn't make any messes for us to clean up. They did the basement and the hallway perfectly. I liked it all.

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    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2025

    I recently had carpeting installed by Empire Today in my living room, hallway, and down the stairs. The sales rep from Empire was very informative and helpful in explaining the different products available. The installation was completed the next day, and the team was punctual and professional. They moved a few pieces of furniture, removed the old carpet, and installed the new one efficiently. I'm very satisfied with the service, rating it a 5 out of 5. The carpet is very nice, and I would recommend Empire to friends and family for their excellent professionalism and quality work.

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2025

    I decided to use Empire Today primarily because the salesperson offered a good price, and I believed the flooring quality would be satisfactory. However, I was very unhappy with the vendor who performed the job due to their unprofessional behavior and poor communication. They did not adequately explain the installation process, and I wasn't informed about the need for quarter-round boards throughout my house, which I find displeasing.

    I had several issues, including inadequate ventilation during the sanding process, which affected my health and made my cat uncomfortable due to poor handling of the carpet removal process. The language barrier with the vendor also prevented important information from being communicated to me. I was able to contact the area manager and they resolved some of the baseboard issues but I would, as a person, never let the vendor back in my home again. I felt, as a woman, very uncomfortable with them.

    On a positive note, the salesman was very pleasant, and I opted for Empire's financing through Synchrony Bank. However, it was unclear that the financing was via a credit card, not a loan, affecting how I managed my payments. Improved clarity on this aspect would greatly benefit future customers. Overall, my experience with Empire Today was disappointing due to these issues.

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    Lisa, your feedback is valuable to us, and we genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share it. We are dedicated to carefully examining your concerns to ensure we can enhance our services effectively in the future.

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2025

    Empire Today did carpeting in my home - two bedrooms, a hallway, and stairs. The customer service was great. The guys were thorough, got the job done and cleaned up all their mess. They were great, courteous gentlemen. We love our new carpet. I was thoroughly pleased and would use Empire again.

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2025

    I had a fantastic experience with Empire Today when they installed laminate flooring in our basement. We considered a few other brands, but we've had positive experiences with Empire in the past. Back in 2004 or 2005, they did our living room and dining room carpet when we were living close to Washington DC, and we were extremely satisfied then as well.

    The most recent installation was in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and the workers were exceptional. They invited us to inspect the completed work and offered to help put the furniture back in place, which was a tremendous help. They also made sure to clean up thoroughly, leaving everything neat.

    The new flooring has completely transformed our basement, enhancing its appearance significantly. Both times we've used Empire, I've been impressed and would highly recommend them due to their excellent service.

    The customer service was excellent, and I found the pricing to be very reasonable, especially since we caught the flooring on sale. The sales process was also smooth, with the salesperson bringing various materials for us to choose from.

    Overall, I would rate my experience with Empire Today a 5 out of 5, and I would definitely use them again for any future flooring needs.

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2025

    I recently had Empire Today install carpet in all three bedrooms of my home and it was a great experience. The sales rep who came out was very professional and kind, ensuring a smooth process from start to finish.

    On installation day, everything went as planned. My husband was at home, and the team completed the installation efficiently in just a few hours without any issues. The quality of work was impressive, and I particularly love the color of the carpet, a beautiful mix of beige and gray. The quick and hassle-free installation was a significant plus for me.

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2025

    I had a very positive experience with Empire Today. I had carpets installed in two rooms, and everything turned out great. I chose Empire Today because the contractor I was working with had previous experience with them and recommended their services. The installation process was efficient, and I couldn't be happier with the final results.

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2025

    I recently had carpet installed by Empire Today for the entire upstairs and staircase of my home. Prior to choosing Empire, I did consider other companies, but ultimately, Empire offered the best combination of cost, quality, and timeliness. It also helped that I had a positive previous experience with them.

    On the installation day, the team was professional and efficient. They managed to move a lot of furniture around, complete the installation, and clean up thoroughly. The quality of their work met my expectations, and I couldn't be more satisfied.

    Based on my experience, I would definitely recommend Empire Today to friends and family if they are considering flooring. The team did a "fantastic" job, and I'm more than pleased with their service.

    In terms of care instructions for the carpet, I remember the salesperson and installers mentioning that for spot cleaning, you can use a damp towel on any solid stains and rub it gently. Another damp towel can then be placed on top of the stain to help remove it further.

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2025

    I had Empire Today Flooring install blue carpets in my living room, dining room, and stairway. My best friend Carl ** recommended them; he had already had his carpets installed by them, so I felt confident in choosing Empire. I was thrilled with the options they provided, and I absolutely loved the selections. While Carl's installation experience was fantastic, mine was less smooth due to an issue with the installer. The installer refused to move certain items, which was frustrating as I expected a full-service installation. We even had to call Empire while the installer was still here to resolve this. Despite this hiccup, once completed, the quality of the work was impressive, and my carpet looks fantastic—everyone who sees it loves it.

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2025

    I had vinyl plank flooring installed by Empire Today. I chose them primarily because of their timing, which was crucial for my needs. The flooring has met my expectations so far, and I'm pleased with the overall experience. While I opted to keep my feedback anonymous when shared, I can confidently say I am satisfied with the quality of the finished product, their sales and marketing process, and the price I paid for the project.

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2025

    My experience with Empire Today was far from satisfactory. I had initially wanted new flooring in my house and selected carpet, but the service I received was appalling. When the crew came to remove the old carpet, which smelled terrible, they simply left it in my yard, refusing to haul it away as promised in the contract. They claimed it smelled too bad, which was ironic since I had endured it for three weeks! The salesman mentioned a $50 refund due to this oversight, but I never received anything.

    To make matters worse, the installers used my non-functioning bathroom and left a mess, which I discovered afterward. Not only was the commitment to the contract not fulfilled, but I was also offered a $200 gift card for a positive review, which I declined. When it comes to the product quality, the carpet itself is decent, especially considering it was not top-of-the-line. However, the overall service and customer interaction turned what should have been a straightforward process into a major inconvenience.

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    Philip, we're genuinely sorry for the inconvenience. We will investigate this matter and work on a solution for you. Your satisfaction is important to us. We've located your account, and we'll be in touch with you soon to address this.

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2025

    I recently had carpet installed in my home by Empire Today and overall, the experience has been positive. The installation was quick, taking only one day to complete my bedroom and a closet. The carpet quality itself is excellent. However, I was slightly frustrated when I had to remind the installer to avoid walking on my brand-new carpet without protective shoe coverings.

    I've rated my experience with Empire a 3 out of 5 because of this oversight, but their customer service and the carpet quality both deserve a perfect score. The convenience of having them come to my home also contributed positively, so I rated the price a 5, even though I didn't compare prices with other brands. Overall, I am satisfied with the service.

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    Krista, thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did. Your satisfaction is our number one priority, and we're thrilled to know that we made beautiful new floors easy for you!

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2025

    I recently had flooring installed by Empire Today, which included carpeting and vinyl tile. Initially, I called them to request a quote. They promptly came over, measured the place, and gave me an estimate. Their approach was straightforward and honest.

    The installation was efficient as they completed the carpeting and vinyl flooring over two days. Each day, the crew arrived early, worked diligently, and ensured everything was clean afterward. They also took the time to show me what they'd accomplished and asked if I had any concerns. I found their work satisfactory on both days.

    In terms of recommending Empire Today to others, I would express my satisfaction with their proficiency and the quality of their work. Overall, my experience with their services was positive, and I was pleased with the outcome.

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2025

    I recently had carpet installed by Empire Today, and they did an excellent job. The new flooring has perfectly met our expectations, and I would definitely recommend Empire Today. The sales and marketing process was smooth, and the price we paid was very reasonable. Overall, we love the carpet we received, making our entire experience worth a solid 5 out of 5 star rating.

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2025

    I recently had an experience with Empire Today for carpet installation on two stairways in my home. I considered other companies briefly but chose Empire due to their transparency and swift scheduling process. Their sales representative was professional and provided several options after understanding what I was looking for.

    On the installation day, two installers came to my house. They had to deal with one stairway that my husband had already stripped of old carpet and another that was still carpeted. The installation took about two to three hours, and I found the crew to be professional. Since it was a workday, I stayed mostly out of their way.

    I'm very pleased with the quality of the work. The carpet feels like a good upgrade in terms of both value and quality. Although I don't recall any specific care instructions, we avoid bringing food on the stairs to maintain the carpet.

    Overall, my experience with Empire Today was positive, and I would recommend them for their quick and painless process.

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2025

    I first heard about Empire Today through their online ads and infomercials on TV, and I decided to give them a try. My purchasing experience was great, particularly with the carpet I bought. The installation was awesome—neat and tidy, with the team cleaning up after themselves, which I appreciated. The quality of the product is good, and I liked the variety of flooring options available. They sent someone to my home with samples, which allowed me to see and touch the products, not just view them online. Overall, it was a positive experience.

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2025

    I recently had luxury vinyl plank installed in my kitchen and vinyl in two of my small bathrooms by Empire Today. My experience with them has been positive since they were professional and responsive. The reason I chose Empire Today again was due to a successful previous installation they did for us around 8 or 10 years ago. They were quick to schedule the installation, coming out within 24 to 48 hours, and I didn’t have to call them back for any repairs.

    The installation covered three areas: two bathrooms and a kitchen. I felt great about the quick process and efficiency. Although it's early to comment on the wear of the product, I'm very happy with how the flooring looks and how it was installed. The salesperson was attentive and recommended products based on our interests, which I appreciated.

    When it comes to pricing, it was slightly more than I had hoped to spend, but nothing I would consider unreasonable. I didn’t compare prices with other companies because I prioritized getting the work done promptly. Despite this, I felt the pricing was appropriate.

    Overall, I would rate my experience with Empire Today as 5 stars for both customer service and product quality, though I would rate the price a 4. I’m very pleased with their service and the work they’ve done.

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2025

    We wanted to match the flooring already present in parts of the house when we moved in and Empire Today was the only place offering the same flooring style we needed. The installation team was efficient and cleaned up thoroughly. I would rate my experience a 4 out of 5, as I was quite satisfied with the entire process.

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2025

    We had previously used Empire Today's services for carpet installation in our old house, and the experience was positive in terms of price and service. When my daughter's home faced an issue with a leaking dishwasher, we decided to go with Empire Today again. Their representative, Michael, was prompt in visiting and taking measurements. However, we had to wait for insurance approvals before proceeding.

    The installation day had a minor hiccup; we were the second scheduled installation, expecting a two-hour window. Unfortunately, there was a delay because the first job had unforeseen issues. We weren't informed until later, which was frustrating as my husband and I waited around most of the day. Despite that, the installers who came were excellent and completed the job efficiently. The flooring met everyone's expectations, and both my daughter and son-in-law were very satisfied. I would certainly use their services again for any future flooring needs.

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2025

    I had a frustrating experience with Empire Today. I had vinyl planks installed in three areas of my home: the dining room, kitchen, and breakfast area. Initially, Empire was supposed to remove the existing ceramic tile before installing the new flooring. However, I later discovered that they skipped the demolition process and simply laid the planks on top of the existing tile. This poor installation led to issues, as evidenced when one of the planks popped up.

    Despite reaching out to Empire Today for resolution, none of my calls were returned, leaving me extremely dissatisfied. This installation occurred about two years ago, and I am still waiting for a response. I had initially chosen Empire because their cost was lower compared to other companies, but the quality of their service fell short. If asked, I would definitely not recommend Empire Today to anyone.

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    Frank, we’re so sorry to hear that your flooring concerns have not been addressed yet, and we’d love to have the opportunity to fix this. We’ve located your order, and we’ll be in touch with you as soon as possible to resolve this.

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2025

    My experience with Empire Today was for my mom's residence in Maryland where we had wood flooring installed in her bathroom, and carpeted the entire upstairs including the living room, dining room, three bedrooms, and hallway. I had used Empire Today in the past when I lived in the region, so I decided to go with them for my mom's place as well.

    My mom is very grateful and happy with the new flooring, which was my main concern. However, I was frustrated with the pricing and promotional tactics. They initially led with a promotion that wasn't provided, which I find to be a waste of time. As someone in sales, I believe honest and straightforward pricing from the get-go is more effective.

    In terms of service, I knew the representative from previous work relationships who gave me straight pricing. But this time, the price was initially inflated only to be brought back down, which was a frustrating experience for me.

    Despite these issues, Empire Today made things right, and my overriding sentiment is positive as my mom's satisfaction matters the most. Overall, I'd rate my experience with them highly since it turned out satisfactory in the end. They seemed to be up-front about everything once I got to the process of going through getting the right value. The installers, in particular, worked very hard and deserved commendation for their efforts.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2025

    I recently had Empire Today install vinyl flooring that looks like tile in my home. The initial purchase process was quite frustrating. We visited their Mays Landing location to review samples and brought some home. However, it turned out the samples wouldn't work due to our uneven flooring. We ended up returning those and getting different ones that were eventually installed. The sales process left much to be desired. I financed with Avalon Flooring but was upset to find a charge hit my account one or two weeks before delivery, which was not disclosed upfront. This affected the first year of no financing charges, making it less beneficial than initially promised. Additionally, I was not informed that subcontractors would handle the installation, as I believed Empire Today had their own team.

    Though installation occurred earlier than expected, there are issues I have yet to address. There's a persistent problem with the transition point between our kitchen and dining room, as well as what seems to be rushed work in the bathroom, evident from the brown caulking instead of the expected white. Moreover, while the process was promised to take just one day, it spanned two because of insufficient materials, requiring my husband to take an additional day off work.

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    Jennifer, we wish to make this right for you, all we need is your account information to get started on a solution for you. Please email customerexperience@empire-today.com with your account info, and we will work on a solution for you as soon as possible.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2025

    I recently had carpet installed by Empire Today, and I must say, the experience was quite good. The quality of the carpet met my expectations, and I would describe it as satisfactory. If a friend or family member were to ask, I would tell them my experience with Empire Today was positive.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2025

    If you need something, you have to call Empire Today. I recently had them install flooring in my kitchen, and I couldn't be happier. The sales representative was professional and efficient, ensuring everything was done on time. The quality of the installation was excellent, and they left the area spotless. I absolutely love the new flooring; it fits perfectly and looks beautiful.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2025

    I recently had carpet installed by Empire Today in my living room and overall, the experience was really positive. I had considered other companies before choosing Empire, and I found that their prices were a bit lower compared to others. The sales representative who visited my home was excellent, taking his time to explain all the pricing, textures, quality options, and warranties available.

    On the installation day, everything went smoothly. The two installers were very professional and completed everything in about three hours. I'm really pleased with the quality of the work. My favorite features of the new carpet are the texture and how it feels underfoot.

    For maintenance, I was advised on the warranties and instructed not to use regular carpet cleaners. Most stains should clean up easily, except for some tough ones like red wine or blood. Based on this experience, I'd definitely recommend Empire Today to friends or neighbors.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2025

    I had carpet installed in four rooms by Empire Today and was quite pleased with the quality. I chose Empire Today because I had dealt with them years ago and found their quality and customer service to be excellent back then, and it remains the same now. If a friend asked about my experience, I would definitely recommend Empire Today based on my satisfaction with both the product and the service.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2025

    I recently had flooring installed by Empire Today and the experience was quite positive. I decided to go with Empire after considering other companies, mainly because, although the quality from others was a bit higher, Empire was much more affordable.

    I had carpet done upstairs in my house, throughout the whole upstairs, and LVP on the main floor. The sales representative who visited us was fantastic. She was helpful with measurements, discussed our options, showed us samples, and worked with our budget.

    The installation was a smooth process. The team came in and did the LVP on the main floor, which involved moving some furniture and removing existing materials like a bit of hardwood in the foyer, some tile in the mudroom, and old carpeting in other rooms. They even installed a subfloor and applied a self-leveling compound where necessary. The crew worked quickly and did a good job, consulting me whenever there were changes needed.

    The quality of work was impressive, and the interaction with the installation team was professional. I had no issues at all. I would rate my experience a five out of five, and I would recommend Empire Today to friends and family, especially for carpet installation.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2025

    I recently had a visit from a representative of Empire today to get an estimate for carpet installation. The salesman was new but very personable and friendly. However, I was surprised by the high-pressure sales tactic that required me to make a purchase decision on the spot. This approach was unlike other companies I've worked with, where estimates are valid for a period, like 30 to 90 days, allowing me to decide at my own pace.

    Despite the representative’s friendliness and his efforts to assist, the experience left me dissatisfied as it felt similar to the pressure often felt when buying a car. Additionally, the pricing from Empire was significantly higher compared to other estimates we received, being almost twice as much. Consequently, we did not proceed with Empire today for our carpet needs. Overall, while the representative’s customer service was commendable, the overall experience with Empire today was disappointing due to their aggressive sales method and pricing.

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    Reviewed Jan. 7, 2025

    I strongly urge anyone considering Empire Today for their flooring needs to think twice. My experience has been nothing short of a nightmare. I purchased LVP flooring from Empire Today after Bernard, their incompetent and seemingly untrained sales rep assured me that my cabinets could be installed on top of the flooring. However, the day before installation, I was told the exact opposite—that the cabinets needed to be installed first. Despite the inconvenience, I arranged for my cabinets to be installed.

    A week later, Empire’s installers arrived and immediately declared they couldn’t install the LVP on top of the existing hardwood floors, contradicting everything I’d been told. They said the hardwood had to be removed, adding an unexpected $3,000 to the cost—an expense I refuse to pay. Empire Today has been completely unwilling to work with me to resolve this situation, leaving me stuck with a mess and no solution. Their lack of communication, misleading sales practices, and refusal to take responsibility for their mistakes are unacceptable. If you value transparency, reliability, and professionalism, look elsewhere for your flooring needs. Empire Today has proven to be anything but reliable.

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    Hollie, this is not the experience that we wish for our customers, and we apologize for your experience. We understand that your order has been cancelled per your request. If you continue to have questions or concerns, please get in touch with us at customerexperience@empire-today.com.

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    Reviewed Dec. 31, 2024

    I recently had wall-to-wall carpeting installed by Empire Today, and I am thoroughly impressed. They offered a competitive estimate at a reasonable price, which initially attracted me to their services. The installation team worked efficiently, completing the job within a few hours, from 9 am to noon, and the quality of their work was excellent.

    The overall cost was very reasonable compared to other options we considered, and the only delay we experienced was due to providing an asbestos-free report, which was an important step in the process. Throughout the experience, I was satisfied with Empire Today's service, and I would highly recommend them. I'm even considering using them again for replacing other old carpets in my home.

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    Reviewed Dec. 31, 2024

    Empire Today installed vinyl floors in my home in the Fall of 2023. The floors were poorly and unevenly installed and moisture comes through them despite no leaks coming from outside the house. Instead have spent all of 2024 trying to get Empire to come back and fix them. Instead, they state it is not their problem. This company is a complete scam. All sales, no service!!!

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    Dino, we take your concerns seriously and regret to hear that you’re unsatisfied. We understand that you are currently working with our customer service team to resolve your concerns. Please let us know if you still need assistance with anything else.

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    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2024

    Overall, customer service was good. However, the quality of installation was subpar -- I sent in pictures of the flooring where there were gaps. Additionally, only part of the floor 1/4 round trim was caulked. I'm still waiting to hear back from AVMCSMidAtlantic@empire-today.com regarding my email. The team that was sent for installation was great on communication, very informative on the job they were going to complete. Completed the job within the timeframe they mentioned.

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    Helder, we're genuinely sorry for the inconvenience. We will investigate this matter and work on a solution for you. Your satisfaction is important to us. We've located your account, and we'll be in touch with you soon to address this.

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    Reviewed Dec. 21, 2024

    Buyer Beware. This is a dishonest company that is selling an inferior product. I paid $7,500 for carpeting that doesn't match the sample that I picked out. The installers were awful. They left a huge mess of carpet fibers all over my lawn, put heavy furniture back in the wrong places, walked on my new carpet with wet boots, and there are seams in the middle of rooms and the hallway. It looks like they used remnants instead of room size carpet rolls. Empire's customer service is awful. I have left dozens of messages and nobody calls me back. I bought the protection plan, which is useless since it is nearly impossible to communicate with a supervisor who could actually approve service. Do not use Empire Today, they are the worst.

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    Holly, we take your concerns seriously and regret to hear that you’re unsatisfied. We understand that you are currently working with our customer service team to resolve your concerns. Please let us know if you still need assistance with anything else.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2024

    Empire pulled out all the carpet in 3 rooms and installed laminate flooring. They were efficient, thorough, and experienced. The supervisor even helped. They cleaned up after installing the floor. The crew was very nice. I really like the floor. This was a great experience. It could not have been any easier.

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    Reviewed Dec. 18, 2024

    I'm clueless, did I receive my 40% off of my total price of the carpet and flooring. I gave the salesman my 40% off coupon. Every aspect of my project performed by Empire Today was outstanding. I just want to clarify my discount was applied. Thank You! I would use Empire in the future, and also recommend Empire to other.

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    Reviewed Dec. 17, 2024

    On Nov 16 I had installation and could not communicate with installers... Spoke little English. Found some glue coming up from seams and what appeared to be a bad seam/flaw and needed someone to come to inspect it. Did not realize the same crew that installed came to attempt to fix the problem but once again could not communicate to them and although they removed them I am unhappy with the flaw/seam and need someone that I can communicate with about this issue and resolve it. Waiting for customer service to call me back. This install took place Nov. 16 and I want the problem, resolved NOW since I am having new tenants moving in shortly.

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    Linda, we take your concerns seriously and regret to hear that you’re unsatisfied. We understand that you are currently working with our customer service team to resolve your concerns. Please let us know if you still need assistance with anything else.

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    Reviewed Dec. 17, 2024

    Empire is horrible - think twice before hiring this company. I hired Empire for flooring on the downstairs of my home. The sales rep, Bob ** came out to my house. Did all the measurements. Examined all the furniture that I had in the three rooms that were going to be floored, including a propane heating stove on the first floor. The total cost of the job was $6300. I paid half of that for the deposit and the Installers came out in mid-December to do the work. The crew that arrived consisted of three men only. One barely spoke English. They did a horrible job. The job took two days to complete - on the first day we went out to dinner at 5 PM, the installers were still working. When we returned home at about 9 PM we found the front door opened, food left on the floor, open bottles of soda and the place was a mess. The next morning, a different crew arrived. I asked where the original crew was and the guy said they could not make it.

    I contacted the sales rep. He never responded. These guys were even worse than the first crew, they did a really bad job. They broke my propane heating stove, which I now have to have repaired. Some of the planking is coming up and they left the place a mess. I contacted Empire and received a call from Alysa **, this woman was extremely rude, unprofessional, and even though I sent her all the pictures she refused to accept responsibility that Empire did a horrible job. I called my credit card company and stopped payment on half the amount of the job. My next step is to sue Empire. Do not use them. They use migrant workers who do not speak English and it makes it so much more difficult to communicate.

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    Louie, we're genuinely sorry for the inconvenience. We will investigate this matter and work on a solution for you. Your satisfaction is important to us. We've located your account, and we'll be in touch with you soon to address this.

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    Reviewed Dec. 17, 2024

    We have used Empire before and loved them! This time we did a new laminate flooring and baseboards. Everything came out perfectly! The sales team was thorough and answered all my questions, the installation team was quick, efficient, and went above and beyond. We have more projects coming up and hope we get the same team!

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    Reviewed Dec. 16, 2024

    Empire is a excellent company. Very professional, well trained, punctual? I will recommend them to anyone. And I would definitely be back for more flooring. Empire has a great selection of all. Types of flooring, as well as very knowledgeable about all types. Prices are excellent. May have financial plans that will help you. If you cannot just outright pay for it or you don't want to just outright pay for it.

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    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2024

    We had our carpet put in 5/2023. Started to pull and flatten. Looked old very quickly. The padding was making a crunching noise. They replaced the carpet in 2/2024 after having to fight and argue about it. It’s back doing the same thing again. They didn’t replace the padding and now everywhere you walk you can hear it. It’s infuriating that we spent $2,300 for a large living room on carpet made to be durable to pets and it can’t even make it a year. Never again. Their products are garbage. Also giving a BBB rating.

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    Holly, this makes us upset to hear you’re having issues with your carpet. We want to address your concerns ASAP and will contact you soon to determine a resolution.

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    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2024

    My sister hired them for our house. When you call for the first time to schedule an appointment, someone will answer the call, and they will show up to give you an estimate. You have to pay in advance, and you have three days to cancel. The sales person that shows up does not have a clue on the install, they will call an installer when you have a question, then tell you what you want to hear, even lying about how your floor will be installed.

    After the three days are up, you’re not even able to talk to a person, unless you say you want an initial consultation, then you get the call service and no one will call you back. They are like hiring a general contractor to build your house, they go with the cheapest installer and there’s nothing you can do about it. You’re better off going with a company in your hometown, where you can walk in the door and talk to someone in person. It states on their website, make sure everyone that would have a question is there on the initial day, there is a reason they state that!

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    Gina, we appreciate all reviews and you giving us the chance to improve by providing us with this feedback. Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we can improve. We hope you will consider us again in the future. Take care.

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    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2024

    The WORST company ever!! They take your signature from signing a credit card receipt and apply it to a contract that has all boxes checked they want. That is totally illegal! I was not shown, told about, given, and certainly did not sign a contract. But this is not even a contract issue. We had carpet installed in a vacant apt. After it was installed we found out the closet doors no longer fit and the front door would only open if you pushed really hard about half way! The installer told me to just cut the doors! I told him that was not and option! I was working in another apartment while it was being installed and he could have come to me and told me there was a problem but he waited until completely finished and basically said it wasn’t his problem.

    I had a tenant moving in the following week and NO ONE would help me. They keep telling me my contract says…. The one I wasn’t shown and didn’t sign… And this should not even be a contract issue anyway! Who puts in carpet and leaves without being able to put back closet doors or open the front door all the way!!! And again, no one cared! An actual sales manager was in the apt and saw the carpet that was there but proceeded to tell sales rep which pad to install. We own 5 apartment buildings and NEVER has anything like this happened.

    This company does not stand behind anything they do! They HIDE behind a contract you don’t even know about or sign. I swear that everything I am saying is true! And I’m still waiting to try to get them to help before I am forced to hire my own installer to come fix this so I can let the new tenant move in. They are also not very smart business people because we were looking for a new carpet company and tried them. They have now lost potentially tens of thousands of dollars in future business. Also. I can’t verify purchase because they never sent a receipt!!

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    Karen, we're genuinely sorry for your experience and take your concerns seriously. We will investigate this matter and work on a solution for you. Your satisfaction is important to us. We've located your account, and we'll be in touch with you soon to address this.

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    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2024

    I had the more expensive hardwood flooring installed, not the artificial one, so it was a lot of money. It's solid compared to the hardwood floors in the house which are wobbly. This is completely stable. I was very pleased with the team from Empire Today. The guys were extremely efficient and fast and paid attention to each detail. They were polite and nice people. They did a good job and I could not have been more pleased with them. I’ve never seen anybody work so efficiently in the way they moved the furniture and how they cleaned up. They have to leave the material in front of the house. They even cleaned up the leaves of the autumn. They were amazing. However, while departing, they asked me to note that since there's always a small difference in height between the existing hardwood floor and where they put the new ones, they have this little ledge that they put in. When they put the new ledge, the door did not close.

    The installers cannot cut the door down because if something happens to the door, they are responsible for it and have to pay for it. I could not be angry at them because they were explaining that it is the company that doesn't allow them to do it. This is a policy that the company has to address because they have to advise the owner that this could happen or find a solution where the ledge is not needed or something has to be done. I could have been needing to rent my house as an Airbnb during the work, and I could not have done it, because I would have been left for a week with the bedroom without a door. Luckily, I have a neighbor who’s an architect and we were able to solve it without paying extra money.

    I understand that this could happen. But you more or less know what the height of the door is and where the frame is. There's a way that any carpenter takes out the piece that is missing and replaces it with the bottom part of it. Any carpenter knows how to do it. So, the personnel has to be trained and authorized to do it. But the idea that an employee has to pay up his own money if something goes wrong is not a good policy.

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    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2024

    The last project we did with Empire Today was the three bedrooms for the kids upstairs. They had previously done the work before and they were the only one that had the matching hardwood so, we just went back to them. The quality of work was okay, but there was something wrong with the project before. We have a strip that keeps coming up and they came back out and fixed it once but it's still not fixed. I wouldn't say I was 100% satisfied because the little strip still bothers me.

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    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2024

    Empire Today was the cheapest one. I had some carpeting in my living room and linoleum in the kitchen area. They were good.

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    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2024

    Empire Today is good. They installed laminate in two rooms. I'm happy with it. I had a little problem because the floors were peeling, but they took care of it. The floor was a little unleveled, and they knew it. I had to take two days off so they could come and fix this, and I was not compensated for that. I lost money that day. Empire could make sure that they measure right and check the floors right. People don't wanna go through what I went through. They rectified the situation, but it's the inconvenience that I lost two days of work.

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    Dio, we appreciate all reviews and you giving us the chance to improve by providing us with this feedback. Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we can improve. We hope you will consider us again in the future. Take care.

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    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2024

    We have a relationship with Empire that's ongoing and they follow what we need to do. We're a water restoration company and we use them for everything.

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    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2024

    My first experience with Empire was horrible. The rep that first came to show me options was delightful and very helpful and she did her measurements. But when it came to the appointment time and when the installers were supposed to come, they were late for almost two hours. Then, when they did finally come, one of them ripped up my old carpet and then said that they don't have enough carpet. I asked him if he did not notice that they didn't have enough carpet when he ripped up my carpet. I have a two-year-old and a three-year-old and underneath the carpet, there are staples or something and I don't want them to step on them. He ripped up the carpet and left everything else uncovered.

    I had to call them back because they hadn't rescheduled me. Also, I notified them that I was missing a book bag out of my house that had appeared that went missing. I was supposed to have spoke to a manager. I left a message and they told me 48 hours but I never talked to a manager. I called again to say, "Hey, my property is ripped up. I have two kids. This is becoming an inconvenience." I started expressing that I was frustrated. In order for me to get something done, I reached out to the lady that initially came out to show me the carpet.

    They ended up sending a second group out. The second group was very pleasant. They asked who put the padding down that goes underneath and I said it was the guys that came in first. They said the padding was upside down. The guy fixed it and showed me the things that he did. This experience was over a year ago and I still haven't spoken to a manager. They didn't even say that they were partially refunding me my money. There was an item missing from out of my house but nothing. I ended up disputing it. But because the services was completed, I had to pay them out. I would tell others to stay in constant communication when booking with them and whatever issues that they do have, make sure to reach out immediately because it takes them a while to get back to you.

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    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2024

    We've been return customers of Empire Today for a couple of rooms and recently, we had engineered hardwood floors installed in a spare bedroom. One guy did the whole floor and his name was Lucas. The communication from his pre-arrival, to letting me know when he was going to arrive, to the install, and to the clean-up, was flawless. There wasn't anything that stuck out to me that I was concerned with when he left. It really was fantastic and the quality of the flooring is outstanding. I did not know that engineered hardwood floors was even an option. From the optics of the look and the feel when you walk on it, it's a little bit thinner than normal hardwood floors. It's a half-inch versus three quarters of an inch, but it really is perfect for us for a spare bedroom. And the color meshed pretty good with the hardwood floors that we have in the main living area.

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    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2024

    I had Empire Today install carpet in a home and my experience was okay. However, there were some hiccups. The rep was supposed to charge the full amount, and he didn't, so the install guys didn't wanna start. It ended up taking all day, which was not great. Other than that, the carpet looks good.

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    Reviewed Nov. 26, 2024

    We are in an office. The carpets upstairs were redone. It was easy and smooth.

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    Reviewed Nov. 26, 2024

    We like Empire. They're easy to deal with. We're an apartment complex so we use them for our apartments. It was very easy to purchase the carpet. The installation was great. It was quick, clean and easy. The installers always finished in a day. They were kind and respectful.

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    Reviewed Nov. 26, 2024

    I had carpet installed by Empire Today. I like the convenience and their price. The new flooring has been fine.

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    Reviewed Nov. 26, 2024

    The salesman from Empire Today was very helpful when we did the initial installation a little over a year ago. The installers were fantastic and did a great job. They had a big job to do and that went well. The price was alright. They had the color I wanted and the timeframe and that was more important. I was happy to pay what they offered for what I received. The salesman calls me too much though and I don't like that. Empire has done my entire house and every room but they called me six weeks after they left and asked if I wanna get new floors again. That's a bit redundant. They’ve called me five times since then. The floor is only a year old. I appreciate them trying to capture business. I'm a business-getter myself, but I don't agree with doing that.

    More recently, I had Empire come out and they made an appointment with me. The person didn't show up and I was informed that they no longer work for the company. Empire sent somebody else out a week or so later. But the company was not able to offer the product that I was looking for at that time. They don’t do floating stairs or any type of flooring except for carpet. And I'm not interested in that. I wanted the flooring to match what Empire installed a year ago. I ended up finding the product myself at a local flooring store and I ordered it. I'll be installing it myself.

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    Reviewed Nov. 26, 2024

    I've used Empire every time I've gotten carpet. I had carpet installed in the lower level of my home, in the basement. The installation went fine. They came in and everything was cleared out. It was only one TV entertainment set thing that they had to move. They were very professional and did their job. The quality of their work is great. That's why I go back to them. I know what I'm getting.

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    Reviewed Nov. 26, 2024

    Empire Today has installed carpet two different times for me. There was one bedroom, then there was a basement stairway. It was a challenge to get all of the pieces together. It was a bound carpet for the bedroom, which there were a couple of installers that came, that did not have the right equipment to do it. Everybody continued to be kind, but still, it took us a couple of tries to get it right. Once we got it figured out, it was good. Everybody was knowledgeable about what they were doing. There was just a miscommunication about what was being done. Other than that, the carpet is good and it's holding up well. I would recommend Empire Today. My experience was good.

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    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2024

    The workers were very efficient and professional. They kindly helped move items out of the way and was directly about the business. They answered all my questions and made me feel like they had everything under control. Everything was perfect. When the job was finished, I has a beautiful home.

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    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2024

    Last year, we had floors installed by Empire Today on the first floor in my home, and I was very happy with them. Then a girl called me and said that they were offering 50% off carpeting, and I said, “All right. Well, come on over and get the estimate,” and then I went with them. I had carpet installed on my steps and my hallway and then one of my bedrooms. I'm happy with them.

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    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2024

    Empire Today seems confident and competent. Their representative was direct and professional. The installation team did a beautiful job. They installed laminate. I love it. It looks amazing. Everything is wonderful. I'm pleased. It was a good experience. I would use them again.

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    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2024

    When Richard came out, he was able to answer all my questions. He was a good salesman. I had Empire Today to do a carpet for me and it’s good quality for the price and for what we chose. We have a lot of compliments from the surrounding guests that was there to see it and talked about how nice it looks. It got a little tricky with the installation because the installers were not conscious of time. But I was able to call Richard and he was able to handle those things when that time came. So, for the most part, that was the only negative thing about it. Overall, I was satisfied.

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    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2024

    I did an appointment online with Empire Today, and somebody called within an hour and scheduled an appointment. I have an email confirming it for Monday, November the 4th at 9 o'clock in the morning. They never showed and I didn't hear from them again. So, we went with somebody else.

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    Dorianne, your feedback is valuable to us, and we genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share it. We are dedicated to carefully examining your concerns to ensure we can enhance our services effectively in the future.

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    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2024

    I had two crews for the installation of my Empire flooring. One did carpet in three bedrooms and stairs, and then the other crew did luxury vinyl plank in the basement and the master. And those guys are 110%. They did a phenomenal job. Everything went perfectly the way it should've gone.

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    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2024

    I did the floors in my whole house through Empire Today. I had installments in two different times, six months apart, because I didn't have all the money to do the entire house. My first salesman was great. The second salesman wasn't as great. I thought he was, and then a couple of things weren't down on the contract correctly. So, I didn't get exactly what I wanted but the floor looks great.

    The crew that came out to install was great. There were two separate installers. The first time, I had a group of five guys because they were doing the majority of the house. The second time, I had the two guys. I had no problems with them at all. I had a great experience. We would go back and forth with the phone calls though. It was hard. I still have a call into the corporate and it's been three days, and the rep hasn't called me back. So, there is a little delay in that part of it because I wanted to put out a complaint of my salesman and the miscommunication we had. All in all, the floors are perfect, the installers were perfect, and I love my house more so now.

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    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2024

    Over the past couple of years, we've had multiple products installed by Empire Today. I'm a contractor and we subcontracted to the company for multiple customers. My experience has been very good. I'm very happy with their pricing. Their website is user-friendly, and they do a great job with their sales and marketing. I work with their regional sales manager, Ryan, and he has been nothing short of fantastic to work with. He was responsive and great with the customers. I feel very comfortable sending him into my customers’ homes. He speaks with knowledge and gets the estimates knocked out in a very timely fashion. It always takes within just a couple weeks to get things installed. I would tell others to do business with them. I would immediately share their contact information and encourage anybody to work with them.

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    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2024

    Larry and his team couldn’t have been more cordial and thorough explaining how the flooring will be completed. They worked continuously all morning and made sure everything was cleaned up and items put back in place. They did a terrific job!! They kept the dust to a minimum and reviewed how to take care of the flooring.

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    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2024

    We would recommend Empire Today and would use them again. We have used them several times over the years. Most recently, to replace some carpet in the steps and in the upstairs hallway. The quality is good. We installed the same thing in another part of the house. It's what we expected. We estimated what the cost would be before the person came out and it was what we thought it would be.

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    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2024

    Empire Today's estimate was great, and I went with it. Also, they were speedy. They installed our carpet.

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    Jessica, we're happy to hear that we made beautiful new floors easy for you! We hope you're enjoying the new look and feel of your home.

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    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2024

    I like that they communicate updates via email. They're very good at hitting the days that they say they're gonna be there also. However, they do not use our system, which is required for all of our vendors. But it's somebody above me that's working with them to get used to uploading the system. They upload photos and I've seen a few work orders where they have uploaded photos. But sometimes I've gotta reach out, chase people down, to get photos. But the quality is there for the most part.

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    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2024

    I’ve gotten my flooring from Empire Today in the past 30 years. This time, I got vinyl. I'm waiting for someone to call me concerning the floors for my warranty. It seemed like they were coming up a little bit in the master bedroom. They were not popping up. but you feel it loosening up. It could be the house shifting but I still want them to come out and check it out. I thought the warranty was out and had I known better, I would not have waited that long. The flooring downstairs could have been installed better. But I still love Empire. The first time I got carpet, I didn’t know better back then. When the other people came to do the upstairs flooring, they went underneath the radiators. The other installers told me their hands couldn’t fit. But they were here to do a job and they should have gotten someone with smaller hands. Other than the two glitches, I've never had a problem with Empire.

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    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2024

    Empire Today did carpeting in one room. The product has high quality. I had the same salesperson from a past experience with them, and I like the quick estimate and appointment.

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    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2024

    Empire Today was affordable and their product looked like it was quality flooring. I bought the LVP and the rep who helped me was very informative, nice, and professional. The installation was good and it is a high-quality floor. But when I bought my floors, I had to put down a 50% deposit, which doesn't make sense. As long as I pay before the installation, I shouldn't have to put a deposit in.

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    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2024

    I've been working in this industry for about three years now. They've gone through several sales reps. The gentleman I work with now, John, he's actually local here. The other two reps that I dealt with, they weren't even in this area. So, when he took over, and he was actually local in this area, he came out and introduced himself. We kind of spoke, went over some of the needs and requirements and expectations that we want. And so, that's how that relationship kind of formed. So we try to get ourselves on the same page and it worked out, so far.

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    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2024

    I was guaranteed over and over that they have plenty of our carpet choice in stock. Available next day. I couldn't count how many times I was told that. So I called about a week out from when we wanted installation, picked a date, paid the deposit, got everything ready to go. All of our employees vacated their offices, moving computers, desks, files, etc. for Rich to give me a call at 3pm the day before delivery to tell me they didn't have the carpet, and they had no idea when they would get it. I wasn't available, he didn't leave a message, he didn't try to contact me in any other way. Just hey let Lauren know that I called, which I assumed was a confirmation call. I called in the morning to see where the crew was, and imagine my surprise that there's no carpet. No crew. UNBELIEVABLE. I will NEVER call your company again, and I would make sure to go out of my way to tell others the same.

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    Lauren, we always aim to deliver a great experience and are gutted when we don’t meet expectations. Thanks for taking the time to bring this to our attention. We will use this feedback to improve and ensure this doesn’t happen again.

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    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2024

    Someone from Empire was supposed to come by our office, Prince George's Soil Conservation District, on Thursday, November 21, 2024 to go over floor samples and give us a quote. No one showed up and we didn't even get a call. The other carpet company had no issues with showing up and is eager for our business.

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    Terry, we're genuinely sorry for the inconvenience. We will investigate this matter and work on a solution for you. Your satisfaction is important to us. We've located your account, and we'll be in touch with you soon to address this.

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    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2024

    We had an appointment to have Empire come out install carpet and laminate flooring. I decided to go with empire because 40 years ago my neighborhood carpet by Empire and it was beautiful and it was done. The installation was absolutely fantastic. I made a grave grave mistake. I contacted the Better Business Bureau and General attorney I have to seek a lawyer. I don’t live in a home but we have a beautiful mobile home that my husband bought us back in 2007 and it’s beautiful with.

    I’ve taken such good care of it since he died when I walked out of the house before the installer came, my walls in my living room were beautiful. We just had it repainted back in two years before my husband passed. It was $1000. It is a mobile home so you have to have to hire someone who knows what they’re doing in mobile home different than walls in a home and a regular home they sent a Mexican who couldn’t speak English to install the carpet. I have a large driveway and I realized I I made sure the house was empty. We took all our furniture out of our home so he could have room to work.

    My walls in my living room are absolutely spotless. They were beautiful. There wasn’t a smudge in a hole or anything on my walls they were. It was a beautiful ivory, when I walked out that day to go to my daughters to stay there while they were installing the carpet and the flooring was absolutely devastated when I came home and saw my walls. They sent a **, who could not speak any English at all we had to translate off phone. He didn’t even know he was supposed to start in the master bedroom and lay carpet. He had no idea he took the carpet out of the truck and laid it out in the street. We live on the main drag car is going up and down he laid on the filthy street. It was covered in leaves and dirt as he brought it in the house, they ** because they were cheap. They had no there was only one seller and that was the ** who could not speak any English at all. He damaged all my walls.

    Wall in my living room has been damaged down to the drywall holes in the drywall and some of the paper wallpaper has been damaged terribly at all has to be the walls have to be replaced and all he was able to say when he left was he was sorry and walked out. We contacted Empire immediately and they said they would get back with us right away we were to take pictures.

    I would’ve preferred that someone from the company would’ve come into my home and went into my living room and saw the damage that this man did to my walls entrusted empire, we gave them our business interested in with our home my home we even a gentleman that came out and gave us the estimate to get this started. We picked out and brought the samples we picked out very good carpet. It was expensive over $4000 when I came home and saw my living room floor and we never heard back from Empire. I called them never heard back asked to speak to corporate. They wouldn’t give me a number to contact corporate. I wasn’t gonna give up I’m 71 years old but I this is my home and I take very good care of my home. I don’t care if it was a shed in the woods, this was my home and took care of my home after my husband passed. There wasn’t one flaw on those walls not even a nail hole.

    I called corporate and corporate called today. 14th of November, and I reached someone in corporate. I was hysterical when he had the nerve to tell me that the carpet installer sent him pictures and they accepted the pictures not my daughter's pictures of the true damage on the walls. He said he saw no damage he was covering his you know covering his butt, I can’t believe this is happening. We trusted Empire to come out and lay flooring and carpet with my home and he damaged my living room and they’re trying to make it go away. I can’t I have a lawyer but I called the attorney general and they’re going to intercede and try to help us Except for them to write a check for us to cover the damage. It was sent to the walls and be able to pay someone to come in and re-drywall the walls and find someone to come and paint the walls.

    We cannot enjoy the holidays. We cannot celebrate the holidays in my home we cannot. I am leaving. I am presently staying with my youngest daughter and my daughter is staying with her daughter. We can’t even go home, they didn’t accept my daughter, but they accepted the carpet accepted from the installer that damaged the walls what what would that say to anyone? It’s in black-and-white I won’t give up. I don’t want anything from them. I don’t want. I don’t want a large amount of money. I only want them to pay for the damage. It was done to my living room. I cannot afford to have someone come in and re-drywall my walls or paint and it’s up to Empire. It’s up to the company to give us a resolution to this problem. Installer did this and they must be accountable for this.

    I’m writing this review to let someone to let people out there know I know there’s a lot of people that have had excellent results with empire, but I believe if you live in an upscale neighborhood in a beautiful ranch home or whatever I believe that most people will have positive and great results but we live in a mobile home community is my mobile home and it is beautiful. It was until the carpet installer came in and caused all that damage and now he’s trying to cover his butt and the companies trying to cover for him. They don’t even want to step up and take responsibility for what they’ve done.

    I’m letting people know what happened to me. I’m sure there are a lot of people out there have great empire when we moved in that mobile home and we special order our mobile home when they brought it in my neighbor next-door to me had empire lake car, but that was 40 years ago. I just assumed if we went with Empire I had no idea that, the company is company they hired. I know they hired this **. They work for cheap labor, not prejudice didn’t even know he was supposed to start in the master bedroom we had to. Translate on my iPhone a palled I’m devastated.

    We aren’t even celebrating the holidays in my home this year. My furniture can’t even be moved in as I said my daughter staying with her daughter. I’m staying with my youngest daughter. This is no way to live. I’m 71 years old and I’m sick over this, I thought it was odd that empire didn’t reach out in contact us right away. We sent the pictures but they didn’t. They didn’t accept those pictures. They only accepted the pictures from the installer that did the damage and what does that say I’m just putting my let people know what Unless of course you live in a upscale neighborhood don’t go with empire. Never, never choose empire.

    I’m not gonna give up. I’m gonna stand on these two legs and I’m gonna roll over. I’m gonna stand on my old legs and I’m gonna fight. I’m going to fight I’m not gonna give up. They’re going to fix someone from going to write us a check, and someone’s gonna pay us to get the wall in the living room fixed so we can go back to living in our home and living a normal life again happy normal life. It’s been devastating. My daughter is depressed. I’m upset. I can’t sleep. This is a truth. They’re trying to say that the damage was already done to the walls before the carpet installer came, I knew I had a gut feeling.

    This was gonna happen when they never reached out to us right away as they said they would we called them immediately after he left and I’ve been trying desperately for almost 2 weeks to reach out and now I realize what they’re trying to do, I’m gonna get a resolution from an attorney, but Attorney General said not to do anything within. They’re going to intercede for us and they’re going to help us. I hope that that is true. I desperately hope that is true that they’re going to intercede and they’re going to help us.

    All I want is for them to pay my walls Fixed and have my living room walls repainted we also brought over my next-door neighbor remodels homes. He’s a contractor he was devastated as well. He could not believe what they had done. He also said that you will normally have scuffs or little marks but nothing like that the neighbor on the other side of me works for Dutch Valley Paints, she came over and she said we have to get estimates and we’re gonna go from there but I’m just letting you know my home flooring

    Did to my home I have it. It’ll be 20 years. I’ve had this mobile home next, next year in May and it’s in pristine condition and it’s in immaculate condition. Doesn’t even look like it’s 20 years old until this happened tread lightly before you hire empire it’s not the company that was 40 years ago, and they Won’t step up and take responsibility for what they’ve done

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    Patricia, this is not the experience we wish for our customers, and we sincerely apologize for your experience. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we'll further review your concerns.

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    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2024

    Empire claims they have trained, certified technicians. They do not. First crew to show up couldn't do 60% of the installation because they didn't know how to lay the grouted tile. Salesman royally screwed up the work order and they were unprepared for what they were supposed to do. 5 men on the crew and only one spoke broken English. Told me he needs a good review so he can get more work through Empire. I'm guessing they have no actual trained technicians and just contract out to the lowest bidder while charging you top dollar for installation. Probably why they strongly suggest hiding your valuables while the crew is there (which I thought was odd well before the crew showed up).

    Day 1 crew was polite, and the work looks good, but it's installation issues down the road I'm concerned with. Second day and a crew of only two people show up to do some 650ft of tile installation with grout. Again, out of town crew and only one installer speaks broken English. Most likely will cost me another day of work. as they've been here over 8 hours and aren't even halfway done.

    **What bothered me the most was that in NOT ONE PLACE in any email or the Pre-installation requirements video do you ever mention toilets. I disconnected the sink and the washer hook-ups to be nice even though I specifically asked the salesman about the bathroom work and I was told "they'll take care of it all"... They did not. I had to go downstairs and remove it myself around all their construction mess and carry it across the brand new flooring installed the day prior. It's not having to remove it that bothers me, it's that I asked and was told not to worry about it. Therefore, if they don't finish today, I'm without a toilet for 24 hours, as they haven't even begun the bathroom work yet. Again, could've been totally prepared for it had I not asked about it and been given false info to make the sale.

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    Dear customer, this is not the experience we wish for our customers, and we sincerely apologize for your experience. We'd like to assist you further, please email us at customersupport@empire-today.com for further assistance.

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    After a positive interaction with Empire Today, D increased their star rating on Nov. 13, 2024.

    Updated review: Nov. 13, 2024

    Service mgr Scott reached out to me later this day & did exactly what needed to be done to restore my faith in Empire. All the folks I interacted with have been pleasant and helpful so I'm not sure where the previous breakdown in communication occurred. Nonetheless, this was made right & the carpet has now been replaced. Installers worked diligently and completed in 1 day, cleaned up afterwards - a much better experience than the initial install.

    Original Review: Nov. 6, 2024

    I have been waiting all day for Empire carpet installers to show up for warranty replacement supposedly scheduled for today 11/6/24. I received confirmation that the warranty replacement would be completed today Nov. 6th and much time was spent packing up in preparation & alternate work arrangements were made only to have no installers show up and no call back from anyone from Empire. I contacted customer service this morning & was told my ticket was escalated and a Patrick would call me. Rep also stated several times that the installers would still arrive today as scheduled. Neither has happened.

    The rep Nick ** who brought samples & took measurements at my house Oct. 7, 2024 confirmed several times over the past weeks that the replacement installation was scheduled for today Nov. 6th. Months of correspondence with Hayley ** who confirmed the warranty replacement approval. This has been more than a major inconvenience & needs to be made right.

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    Dear customer, this is not the experience we wish for our customers, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We'd like to assist you further. Please email your account and contact information to customersupport@empire-today.com.

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    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2024

    I ordered new carpeting for my entire house, and I bought the best padding and carpeting that was available from Empire. I had three separate install dates; because, I was recarpeting the entire house. The first install went well, it was all done correctly. The second install they had a bunch of problems getting everything ordered right and installing the correct people to put my carpeting in so they gave me another discount maybe that's why the second carpet that installed was the incorrect carpeting. It was only half as thick as the carpeting I originally ordered.

    Unfortunately, I did not notice this until after it was installed and walked on it. I have a couple extra pieces and was able to physically see the difference as well. I have had an absolute horrible time having anyone call me back, days are turning into weeks, and I'm still waiting for managers to call me back!! I still have a whole entire upstairs to carpet yet. I thought I was getting the best because I was going with Empire, but I am extremely disappointed and very frustrated to say the least.

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    Kamile, we're genuinely sorry for the inconvenience. We will investigate this matter and work on a solution for you. Your satisfaction is important to us. We've located your account, and we'll be in touch with you soon to address this.

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2024

    We had carpet installed in 2018 and at the beginning it looked good but not too long it starts to roll up in every room. It's supposed to be high quality carpet so I'm thinking it's probably due to how it was installed and likely not enough slack was taken out. I reached out to the company a while ago and nothing so I figured I'd post my finding here. We almost didn't go with them because the sales guy was rude to my wife but the manager convinced us to go with them. Here's some pictures of the rolls which is in every room and hallway.

    Update 10/15/2024: I got an email saying they would contact me within 3 business days. Well, 3 business days have passed, and nothing. This is what happened last time I reached out to them. Update 10/17/2024: I got online with a recorded person who essentially told me I'd have to pay for a carpet restretch. They don't want to attempt to make it right; they want to just get you on the phone to record you. I wouldn't do business with this company at all. They won't even assess the situation. Don't give these people your money!

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    Brian, we're disappointed to hear that you're unhappy. We understand that our team offered the best outcome possible. If you would like to move forward, please let us know.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2024

    I've used Empire before twice and been very satisfied. This time we are experiencing major difficulties with their business office. We live in a condo and Empire knows this means they need to submit a COI before they can install. Salesman assured us this would be dealt with and spoke with our condo manager himself. Day of installation -- no COI, salesperson not reachable.

    Called Empire in a panic and was told, they could get a COI in 24 hrs, no other options. Asked for manager who was pleasant and said she'd get us to a manager in our area who could help, Lamont. He said he'd check and call us back but never did. Empire cancelled and rescheduled installation. 24 hrs later, not a word from the company, no COI. Called and was told our ticket had been closed. No one had done a thing on COI, and no one was doing anything. The most they could do is re-open another ticket, again, with no promise of even a call back for 24 hrs. Super disappointed because we've always had good experiences with Empire before.

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    E M, this is definitely not the experience we'd want you or any of our customers to have, and we would like to fix this. We've located your account and will be in touch with you soon to rectify this.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2024

    Empire Today has done a part of their work. The rest of it hasn't been completed as of yet but it's not their fault. I have some construction that's gonna be happening here in the house and Empire Today is not gonna be completing the flooring until after that construction is done. They're waiting for me to give them the go-ahead. I'm sorry the price isn't better, but it is what it is. I had also called the saleslady that came here, but suddenly, her phone number was not good anymore so I was going to some other people that didn't speak English and didn't know anything.

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    Reviewed Oct. 4, 2024

    **Warning: Do Not Use Empire Today – You'll Regret It Every Minute!** My experience with Empire Today has been nothing short of a nightmare, and I feel compelled to share my story to help others avoid the same fate. From the moment I placed my order, the red flags began to wave, and I quickly realized that I had made a grave mistake.

    First and foremost, the customer service is abysmal. I found myself in a cycle of frustration trying to reach their representatives. Despite multiple calls to customer service, I was met with endless hold times and unanswered calls. It's disheartening when you desperately need assistance, and the company you trusted to provide quality service vanishes when you need them the most.

    The product itself was a huge letdown. I received flooring that was not only inferior but also demonstrably defective. It’s incredible that such a poorly made product is allowed on the market. After paying thousands of dollars, I was left with damaged flooring that was beyond repair. The deception is palpable; they sell a product that simply should not exist, and you’re left to deal with the consequences.

    What really adds insult to injury is the utter lack of communication from Empire Today. Attempts to set up an appointment for repairs or to discuss the damages were met with silence. It's as if the company has no regard for the customers who invest their hard-earned money into their products. Instead of resolving issues, you're left feeling stranded with a defective and unusable product, surrounded by the remnants of what was supposed to be a beautiful enhancement to your home.

    In conclusion, I highly advise against using Empire Today. Save yourself the heartache, stress, and financial burden that comes with their shoddy products and terrible customer service. My experience has been a lesson learned, and I hope sharing my story can help others avoid a similar disaster. Buy wisely, and consider other options that will provide you with the quality and service you deserve.

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    Dear customer, this is not the experience we wish for our customers, and we sincerely apologize for your experience. We'd like to know more. Please email your concerns and account info to customersupport@empire-today.com for further assistance.

    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2024

    We had a nice time picking out flooring with pine from Empire. Juan and his team installed the flooring!! It Looks absolutely beautiful and I would highly recommend Empire flooring to anybody. They made it easy.

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    Reviewed Sept. 8, 2024

    I had my living room floor and my stairs installed by Empire Today. The new flooring is excellent. Makes my house look nice. Their customer service was good, too.

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2024

    I have new vinyl planking installed by Empire Today and it has met my expectations. Carlos, the installer, did a wonderful job. He was very kind and considerate. I have disabilities and he made sure that there was no way that I would trip on anything that was elevated, which was the problem with the previous flooring that I had. There were some high spots in it.

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2024

    The sales rep had several different styles on hand that we had to choose from, and it was very helpful. We got the 6 x 4 strips that clip together for the flooring for two bedrooms, and installation went like clockwork. It was five people in six hours, and the gentlemen were very good. They were in and out. The quality of the work was very good too.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    When we got the flooring and we did the financing, Empire Today told us that it was 12 months without interest. But I was never told that I was supposed to make some sort of payment every month, which wouldn't have been a problem. The rep said to us to just pay it off when we sell our townhouse, which we still haven't done. So they have to be a little clearer. When I got a bill with a charge on it, I called Empire and they were very nice. They took it off because I explained that I was never told that I had to make a minimum payment. Other than that, everything was fine. The flooring looks very nice and Empire was very easy to work with.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    I had gotten quotes from other local installers and local people who had installed in our friends’ places and we were going to go ahead with the lowest one, where we had the reference and it seemed like they had done a good job at our friend's place. But I had already called Empire also to get an estimate and the salesperson came in before we went with the other vendor. He gave us a better deal and offered to beat the other quotes that were given so we ended up hiring Empire Today. But when the installer came, even when we called the manager, they did not honor the quote. We had to pay $3,000 extra on top of that. The installers had already removed our carpet and flooring so if we had not hired them, then we would have to wait and get another one and it would have been a mess. Thankfully, we had that much money. For people who don't have it, it's gonna be a real pain.

    The price-matching does not seem to be a real thing. It was just a sale gimmick. From the price perspective, we were frustrated and not happy with the ultimate charges that were charged to us. But the installers did an amazing job. They installed the flooring perfectly and within three days. They cleaned up everything afterward. So we were happy with the service but not with the charges. We got the laminate floor installed all over, removing the vinyl and the carpet. So far, it's good and we are liking it. When we had installed it, they mentioned that if anything happened to the flooring, the replacement would be covered completely, including the service and parts. But I'm not sure looking at the price guarantee. I don't know whether it will be honored.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    I’m very disappointed with the way Empire has treated me through the whole process. I was scheduled to get my kitchen floor done and Empire did not show up and I had to reschedule and they did not show up for the reschedule. Now I have to reschedule for another day and miss another day's pay and Empire does not compensate or anything. They just say that they’re sorry. This is poor business for a company that’s been in business for so long, I would never use Empire Flooring again and I hope this doesn’t happen to anybody else that uses Empire Flooring.

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    Robert, your feedback is valuable to us, and we genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share it. We are dedicated to carefully examining your concerns to ensure we can enhance our services effectively in the future.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    A long time ago, I had Empire install carpet in one room. They had the best deal and they did a good job. The carpet was nice too. I'd recommend Empire to anyone else.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    Empire Today came to my house and did a presentation. I ended up purchasing vinyl flooring which was installed in 700 square feet room. The installation went smoothly. I had a lot of questions answered and certain things were taken care of. The installation was done in one day. They came here at 8:00 in the morning and they finished at about 5:00. They cleaned up behind themselves and they let me know what they were doing. I'm satisfied with the quality of my new flooring and I would tell my friends that they should take a look at Empire.

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    Reviewed Sept. 4, 2024

    DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!! Once they put their floors down and get your $ they have nothing to do with their customers. They put down damaged flooring we have been back and forth with them for months. Samantha ** is the worst to work with. She lies and does not do anything to help but put you off and Rachel ** doesn’t return your calls! They send people out. No one has the same story. They give you the run around. We have paid for a plumber to prove there was no water damage. Now have a certified flooring contractor to come out and contact the TV station here in Charlotte and then my attorney! Please Please in your best interest run from these people!!! I have pictures to prove and they still do not want to right their wrong!!!! Worst customer service.

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    Brenda, we take your concerns seriously and want to help you further. We've located your account, and we'll be in touch with you soon to determine a resolution.

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    Reviewed Sept. 4, 2024

    Sales Consultant Review of Mark ** (No personal relationship): I recently had the pleasure of working with Mark ** from EmpireToday on the installation of my engineered hardwood flooring to replace the carpet on the stairs and upstairs hallway in my home. Although there were hiccups with the installation team, at no fault of the Sales Consultant’s, I wanted to take a moment to share my exceptional experience. From the very beginning, Mark demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to my customer satisfaction.

    Mark provided a personalized service based on my preferences and took the time to thoroughly understand my needs. He patiently answered all my questions, provided insightful recommendations, and ensured I felt confident in my choices. Mark's knowledge of the products and services offered by EmpireToday was impressive, and he made the entire process smooth and stress-free.

    One of the standout qualities that impressed me about Mark was his meticulous attention to detail. He went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of my order was accurate, ensured change orders were implemented, and followed up promptly to keep me informed about the progress. Mark’s dedication to getting everything just right made a significant difference in the overall experience.

    Throughout our interactions, Mark consistently exhibited the highest level of professionalism and courtesy. He was punctual, respectful, and genuinely interested in ensuring I was satisfied with the service. It's clear that Mark takes pride in his work, and it shows in the quality of service he provides on behalf of EmpireToday.

    Mark didn’t just meet my expectations—he exceeded them. He went above and beyond by quickly responding to my concerns. Whether it was accommodating my schedule, providing additional information, or simply making me feel valued as a customer. Mark’s efforts were truly commendable.

    In conclusion, I am highly recommending Mark for recognition within EmpireToday. Mark’s exceptional service, combined with his commitment to customer satisfaction, makes him a true asset to EmpireToday. I am extremely pleased with the final outcome of my experience. And I will certainly return to EmpireToday for my future flooring needs. However, I want to make it clear -- this would not have been possible without Mark **'s exceptional commitment to outstanding service.

    Mark demonstrates the ultimate qualities of a seasoned EmpireToday Professional Sales Consultant. As a matter of fact, I highly suggest that Mark ** be promoted to the position of an EmpireToday Sales Ambassador. He meets all of the qualities and qualifications, if there were such an internal position within the company. If not, as a former Diversity Ambassador and Finance Shared Services P-Card Program Administrator at MGM Resorts Intl, I suggest one be created. The role of a seasoned Sales Consultant Ambassador includes: promoting the EmpireToday brand, providing customer support and satisfaction, demonstrates product awareness, educates the customers retailers, and vendors about the EmpireToday brand and its products. Also, Mark ** possesses the skills, experience, knowledge and outgoing personality fit for such a role.

    I never met Mark ** before my sales consultation appointment, and only sought out to see if I could even afford the project. I was pleasantly surprised to learn about my purchase options. If not for Mark **'s commitment to excellence, I would certainly NOT be giving my word-of-mouth recommendation review about EmpireToday to my family and friends when asked, “Who did your floors?” I’ve been sharing pictures too. Mark **, thank you for the excellent service! A valued Las Vegas customer.

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    Reviewed Sept. 4, 2024

    I got my carpet a few months back, and it's in three bedrooms. Every time I change my carpet, I go with Empire ‘cause it always turns out good. It's quality stuff for a reasonable amount of money.

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    Reviewed Aug. 31, 2024

    I manage rental properties and called Empire for a quote, but got hung up on as soon as I told them I was not the homeowner. Rude customer service. I am thankful they showed their true colors before it was too late. Hell NO, I will NOT be hiring Empire to install carpet in three 21 unit apartment buildings.

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    Response from Empire Today

    Selina, your negative experience worries and upsets us to hear. We know you are upset, however, we believe in second chances. If you are willing to give us another shot, we hope to do right by you. Please reach out to us at customerexperiece@empiretoday.com so we can work towards a resolution.

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    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2024

    The sales rep was friendly but I wish he would have brought more samples of potential products I could have had put in the kitchen. At first, he quoted me a price that seemed pretty high. Then he called his boss and had him on speaker phone the whole time, which made me think it was preplanned. Why would you put a call with your boss on speaker, not knowing what he was gonna say unless it wasn't prearranged? Then he quoted a lower price to make me think I was getting a great deal.

    Another thing I didn't like about the process was they made you pay half upfront before the installer even came out, which is fair because I've had other things done in the home where you pay half upfront to cover materials, but I had to pay the other half when the installer got there before they even started the process. I've had lots of other things done around my home. I've had new roof put on and a porch built, and none of these people have ever made me pay the entire cost upfront without seeing the final product.

    They sent out one guy for an installation that seemed at least a two-person job. He got there at 7:30 a.m. and didn't leave till 6:00. He worked really hard. He only took one 10-minute break the whole day. The sales guy had told me, “Your installer is gonna give you a certificate of completion on his phone to sign. Do not sign that if you're not happy with it.” I signed it because it was awkward to look into the guy's eyes, who's busted his butt all day, and tell him the job wasn't good. Plus, I didn't look at the flooring as in depth as I would in the next coming days.

    Then I started looking at the planks whenever I would go in the kitchen. The planks were installed correctly, but all the lines where the planks met up were on this weird diagonal that made it look like an optical illusion. I had buddies come over and they said the same thing. I called Empire and scheduled them to send someone out to fix it. I'm a teacher and I had it all planned out. I had a substitute for the day. But my substitute canceled, so I had to cancel. I thought of waiting till summer break to get it situated. Summer break came and I called customer service again. I got everything taken out of the kitchen again. In the meantime, they've been asking me to send all these different photographs of the floor so they could see it and have their “experts” look at it. Some of them couldn't see the problem at all but the others did. It was almost like they didn't wanna accept complete blame and they never did.

    I asked them not to send out the same guy who originally did it. But on the day of the rescheduled fix, the same guy showed up at 7:30. He started measuring everything and came to the conclusion that the reason that the installation was not right was because some of the walls in the kitchen aren't straight. I have a 1920s house, but it's been remodeled and updated. He said, "I can maybe fix this one row of planks in the laundry room.” I said, “If you can't fix it all, there's no point." He left after 20 minutes. I called customer service again. I said, “This is ridiculous. I told you not to even send that guy out again.” They said, “Sorry, we didn't know we were gonna do that.” There's not a lot of communication between customer service and the people they send out. When they sent this guy out, he had no idea what even he was coming out for the second time because nobody ever told him.

    Then Empire said they were gonna send out their expert guy. He came out a couple days later. He did all this measuring again and came to the same conclusion. The walls aren't straight. He said, "I'm gonna go back to the office and do some sketches. I'm gonna try to figure out a way we can redo this so that it minimizes the effect.” That was on Thursday and he told me he'd call me by the next Tuesday. Tuesday came but he didn't call. A customer service guy called and told me the expert came to the conclusion that there was no way that they could fix it. He said, “We can give you a discount and have the whole floor redone with a different laminate.” I asked, "How much is the discount gonna be for? I don't want you guys to come out and waste everybody's time.” He said he couldn't tell me how much it was and I had to wait till the guy came out.

    They sent out the original salesman again. He acted like he had no idea what was going on. Either he was playing dumb or no one's ever told him. This time, he brought completely different samples than the first time. He said they could do it for half the cost of the original. I did it again and paid another 2,000. The original install was 4,500. I'm furious with myself for paying this, but I couldn't live with the kitchen the way it was. It was terrible.

    They scheduled the new install and this time, they came out with three people. Again, the people they sent out had no idea about all the stuff that was going on. They had no idea about the measured wall so I was having to explain everything again. They started doing the kitchen. Then they brought me in and asked how did it look. I told them the kitchen looked good. Then they did the laundry room. I was annoyed because they didn't call me in to check if the laundry room was also good. The laundry room is still not done correctly but I just sent them away. I was done by then. They left nails all over the back patio too.

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    Response from Empire Today

    Ryan, thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We apologize for your experience and will use this feedback as an opportunity to improve. If you require further assistance please email us at Customerexperience@empire-today.com.

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    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2024

    When the installers got ready to lay the carpet in the basement, the wiring for my internet was pinned down and they pulled it up. But they didn't staple it back down. They never fixed it because they said they didn't do it. But it wasn't like that before they came. I didn't like what they did about the wiring but they did a good job in laying the carpet. When they did the carpet upstairs in my bedrooms, I had a real big problem with the person who came out to give me the estimate. The installers came at 12:00, but they didn't get started on the job until 2:30 because the person who came out to tell me about the job ended up telling me he had a lot of other customers and he didn’t need my business. I paid the money already, but it was something about them not switching it over from Luna to Empire, and they had 10 days to do that.

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    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2024

    Empire flooring gave me an estimate and promised me they could easily match my hallway flooring for rooms attached. I paid them a down payment of $3000. When they showed up to do the job, they had no flooring that was even close to matching and then wouldn’t return my down payment of $3000. Scammed!!!! They could not do the work until three days after I signed the contract, which then made the down payment return void. So they kept the money without doing any work or product?

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    Mark, this is not the experience we wish for our customers, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We're reviewing your concerns and will be in touch with you shortly.

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    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2024

    We just bought a house and it had god-awful red shag carpeting, which had to go. My sister-in-law recommended Empire Today so we called and everything was wonderful. We considered other companies but Empire's price was lower and the whole entire process was better. On installation day, they came over to the house and moved everything that needed to be moved, which was everything. They took out the red shag carpet, laid the new flooring down, and put everything back. They were done in a day and that, to me, was unbelievable. And the new flooring is beautiful. I'd tell others to not waste their time with other people and go straight to Empire Today.

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