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Empire Today has provided carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl and tile flooring to more than 3 million customers since 1959. The company brings hundreds of samples to your doorstep, and a sales representative helps you choose a floor, takes room measurements and provides an all-inclusive price estimate. Professional installers can install in-stock styles as soon as the next day. The company offers competitive prices and comprehensive warranties.
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Reviewed Jan. 16, 2018
I will like to express my very dissatisfaction for Empire Carpet. This company is ran very unprofessional and is lacking courtesy. I tried to get carpet from Empire on Nov. 30 2017. I had to take a day off work to accommodate their schedule. The rep comes out measure and tells me he will get back in touch with a written quote. I waited a month and couple days due to the holidays. I contacted Empire to inquire about my quote in January. They told me the quote has expired and you will need to make another appointment. Upset, I ask why do I need to make another appointment if he has the measurement. I would like a written estimate. Empire informed me there is nothing they can do. "If you have a problem contact headquarters". I honestly do not believe it should be this hard to get an estimate for some carpet. So I highly recommend you do not use this company. You have better customer service at a big box store.
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Reviewed Jan. 16, 2018
Empire Today has a good reputation and they were absolutely great. We have vinyl flooring installed in our kitchen and dining room area. And they did a wonderful job. We had a couple of little bubbles but they came back and took care of it. I’m very pleased with them. I really like the wood grain because it looks like wood flooring. And our experience was excellent right from my first phone call to them and the sales person who came out. I’d absolutely recommend them.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2018
Empire Today worked great for us. They installed carpet on the stairs and playroom for my kids in our house. My husband was here when they came for the installation and he said everything was fine. They were in and out. I like the warranty on Empire's product and I like the carpet's color, stain resistance and the pet guard.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2018
I had Empire Today before in another house that I used to have. I hired them again and had them install laminate floors in the dining room and the living room. I also had them put carpet up the stairs and the hallway. We needed the laminate flooring in the dining room because the kids bring food back and forth from the kitchen. But since we got the carpet done, I had an issue with the bill. We were quoted one place and the salespersons wrapped. Then we got another quote from the billing department which was inaccurate. They have put a ticket in and I tried contacting them three times but no one has ever called me back from the billing department. Other than that, laying the floor and the carpet went fine and I would recommend Empire Today to others.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2018
Three months ago, I had Empire Today install a chestnut carpet in my living room and bedroom. I had looked at other brands and Empire was of better quality. I went with them for their scheduling and installation. The two installers came on time, did the work for 6 hours which I was happy with, and they were pleasant to be around. It wasn't a shoddy job and I like the carpet's texture.
Reviewed Jan. 14, 2018
I learned about Empire from my little cousin because she had the top of her house done by them. We had a carpet installed at our rental property and I love its quality. It's way softer than the last one I had, and it's a cheaper version. However, when we were making a purchase with the man that came out, he gave us false information saying our money was going to be right back on our card and it wasn’t. They kept on giving us the runaround, and we didn't get the money back until eight days later.
Reviewed Jan. 14, 2018
A friend had recommended Empire Today. They did okay with her so we figured they’d do okay with us. The sales rep spent almost two hours with us trying to help us get what we wanted, and made sure it was done right. There’s one thing we wanted, but he said, “That won’t work. We needed to do it this way if you want it.” He’s very helpful in leading us in the right direction. A one-man team did installation. There were two parts to do and it took him a day and a half altogether. I'd give him an A-minus, though. There were a couple of little things I had to do after, but he's pretty good.
They did the kitchen floor. They put laminate, then did the steps in a different material. We like the look of the flooring, and it has worn well for a couple of months. At this point, we come in and we say, “Look at that nice floor.” We’ve been happy with it so far. I'd tell friends they’re a little expensive, but sometimes a little expensive is better than a little cheaper. We’d recommend them.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2018
Salesperson makes all the promises you want to hear but they don’t follow up with their actions. They had to return 6 different occasions to fix the issues with installation. They called an independent inspector to prove me wrong but the inspector pointed out the flaws.
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Reviewed Jan. 13, 2018
The sales representative from Empire Burton ** did not only give me an estimate for the flooring I needed done but also helped me get financing. I could only get half of it done but I am very grateful for that it took a lot of time for him to do it and I appreciate his devotion to your company. He didn't have to do all of that but he really helped me and the work crew that came out did a real great job on the vinyl Flooring and the other work crew did a great job on the carpet. You have a great sales representative in Mr. Burton **. Thank you.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2018
Empire Today had a good sale going on. They came out and gave me a free estimate. They came about two weeks later to put the carpet in my bedroom. They called me to let me know that they were on their way. They showed up on time and did everything right. They explained everything and when they got through with the work, everything was A1. They took care of the business. Everything was done like I wanted. Empire should keep doing the good job they're doing. They’re a good company and they stand behind their word. I recommend them.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2018
I had kitchen and dining room floors put in, as well as carpeting throughout my whole house. Empire Today's salesperson came to our home and explained everything to us. The cost was reasonable but there was a little confusion with the customer service. The person I spoke with said both items were coming out because there were separate installers. The vinyl guys called me first thing in the morning and said, “This is the time we’ll be out.” They came in on time and did their thing. They took their time and the floor was actually great. But unfortunately, one of the individuals cut their hand towards the end of what they were doing. I also had an issue with a tile that was defective, but they came right out and took care of it. It now looks great and I’m happy with that.
And then, the appointment I had with the carpet was supposedly at 3:00. But 3:00 came and went, so I had to call back and asked if they were coming and the lady said, “I guess, they’re tied up on another job. We’ll call you back and reschedule in a day or so.” They carpet's comfortable and I like them but they're wrinkling which needs to be re-stretched. I asked if they were going to use a power stretcher for it and the lady said, “Oh, yeah, I’m sure he’ll have whatever necessary tools.” But I haven’t heard anything from them yet. And I don’t want to have them come back because it’s a lot of work. It’s five rooms of carpet with a lot of furniture to shuffle around when and if they come.
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2018
Don't make the same mistake I did. I had them install rugs 2 years ago in my upstairs, about a year after they were installed, they started to roll around the edges. The salesman originally told me that I was purchasing a great rug that would stand up to cats, that was wrong, that cats have frayed the rug. I decided to use them again for my family room and office downstairs. The salesman came out (different one) walked through, gave me a price and agreed to have it done. I showed him my upstairs and he said that the installers would fix it, free of charge even though it was a month out of warranty. He told me it happened because all the furniture wasn't removed when it was installed.
The day of the install, two guys showed up, very nice, we had a hard time communicating though, their English wasn't the best. They did my office, looked great, when they started the family room, they rolled out one side and then went to get the piece and when they rolled it out they were short. Rolled it up and said they would be back later in the week to finish. I went off the deep end, later in the week, my house is in shambles, couldn't even get to my kitchen. They looked at the upstairs and said we can't fix that and left.
After calling the sales person and the office, they told me they would have the rug for the next day. While I was waiting for someone to get back to me, I got a call from someone in customer service who wanted to schedule a different installer to come out and fix the upstairs, while I was trying to find out about what was up with my install, they want to talk about repair and wouldn't stop talking long enough for me to talk. They showed up in the morning and after having a debate about moving my couch out before they stretch it because they didn't want to they finally did.
When the install was complete, the guys didn't really want to move the furniture back in so I gave them $100 and they happily move the couch back in. As they were leaving, the installer said, let me look at the upstairs again, we went up, he took a look and then said, I'll fix it all for $200. I was a little surprised but I had them do it. I spoke to the sales person about it and he was shocked, he told me that someone would be in touch. Guess what, I've never heard from anyone. They promise you everything, but don't believe them, make sure you have it written that your install means moving the furniture out because I've had 2 installs and neither group wanted to move a thing.
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Reviewed Jan. 12, 2018
We put in new carpet in 3 bedrooms in 2015. Very happy with service initially. Was told we had a 20 year warranty on carpet that if anything happens they will replace for free. Unfortunately my husband fell and cut his head open in one of the bedrooms and there was severe damage to one of the carpets - we had it professionally cleaned and the stain and damage did not come out. I then called Empire back and explained and after a month that they will not replace it at all because I had not had that room cleaned before this happened - I explained that the room it happened was my sons room who is away in college and that room is empty and is never really used and there was no reason to ever have it cleaned. This is a scam - salesperson never told us how difficult it is to submit a claim and get it approved. After spending over 3000 they told me they can replace for 485 and my carpet is discontinued. Will file a claim with the BBB.
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Reviewed Jan. 12, 2018
I buy all my carpet from Empire Today. I just call and they send somebody in and fit the room. And then, I get the carpet the next couple of days. I recently had carpeting done in my bedroom, and it's the same color I have in the other bedrooms that was done three years ago. The installer was also the same guy that came out three years ago.
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2018
I scheduled an appointment for an estimate and no one showed up or even called. When I called to inquire, I was told by the Empire that the representative scheduled to provide the estimate rescheduled our appointment without any notification to the us (the customer) and that a supervisor would be calling me to offer an explanation. No call from a supervisor. So, I thought I’d give them one for shot and rescheduled another appointment for an estimate. The exact same interaction with this company occurred. After the 2nd appointment window ended with no one from Empire showing up or calling, again, I called to inquire about the SECOND no-show. Again, I was told the appointment was rescheduled by Empire without any notification from this “business” and I was promised a call from a supervisor to make amends. Big surprise, no call from a supervisor. In summary, I recommend avoiding this company. It’s a total joke.
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Reviewed Jan. 12, 2018
that we wanted. The carpet was like a white burlap with the stripes which Empire told us was of premium quality and a good carpet. It was also supposed to be second from the best that they got. Then he left me with pieces of the square carpeting so I had it when they came for the installation.
When the installers arrived, the molding on some of the carpet they brought was coming out and the carpet was not as speck as it was supposed to. They also came in and out of here with their wet boots but I didn't say anything to them about that. It was snowing when they came here but my husband swept the deck off. Still, they brought the carpet in here, cut it, and messed my walls up. They cut the big roll outside and they brought the big piece in here.
And when they put the carpet on, the room was all crooked, the carpet was pieced and all the walls got messed up. One of the installers said that the room was crooked that's why the carpet looks like it's zigzagging. He also said the walls were like that when they came in. But if they would have kicked it a little bit more, it would be straight. The workers also asked me if it was okay to have a nightstand to cover the spot where they cut the carpet, put a piece on, and where you see it was glued in.
One of the guys agreed that everything was done wrong but the other guy didn't. Their supervisor on the phone told him to take pictures and he even refused to take pictures. I had to yell at him to do what his supervisor said. When you got your workers even argue with each other there's a problem. Also, one minute their guys could speak English but the next minute they couldn't. I was even going to call the police and I asked them to stay here for a police report. But a supervisor gentleman on the phone said that sometimes that happened and asked me to let it go. Then their CS reps were supposed to call me back about this before Christmas. It was like a rush job. But they didn't call me. In the end, my house should've looked nice when my kids came home at Christmas but it didn't.
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Reviewed Jan. 12, 2018
I had carpet installed in two of my bedrooms at home. The quality of the material and the sale that Empire Today had going on was affordable. The person that came out to do the measurements was very knowledgeable and he was very helpful in helping me choose what was best for the area that I wanted to put the carpet in. But the installers didn't want to install. I had a cashier’s check and they told me that it wasn’t good. But I did it because I felt that it would be safer for them not to be carrying the cash. And then they told me that they didn't want to put the carpet down because they didn't want to move the furniture that was in the room. They also said that the furniture was too heavy, but I had taken everything out and each room has two pieces of furniture that they have to move over.
They kept going back and forth saying reasons why they didn’t want to put the carpet down. And I told them that I had planned for the carpet to be put down that day, and I asked them to let me talk to the person that told them that the check was not good. When I called my bank, they told them that the check was good and that they had never received a call on that particular cashier’s check, and I didn’t like that. I didn’t want to use the installers again. I own four houses and I always got carpeting replaced in them. I've been doing this for 20 years and I always use cashier’s checks. This is the first time that I had a person that wouldn’t receive a cashier’s check. But other than that, it's all good and I would recommend them.
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2018
We are happy with the carpet and installers. They were efficient and answered questions. Clean up was good also. My husband had asked about floorboard molding removal ahead of time and was told they would remove them. The installers said they never do, so that was confusing.
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2018
I was very pleased with Empire Today. The rep and I got along and she talked to me and advised me. They then installed the laminate floor in kitchen, living room, and TV room, and it was a pretty good deal. I like both the color and the design. The floor matches with all my stuff. If I had a problem, I would call the office and somebody would come out right away to take care of it. I would recommend them.
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2018
We had carpet put on our deck by Empire Today. They were referred by some friends. So far, we really like the carpet. It’s nice. The rep was very informative and very friendly. He visited us and explained everything. The install guy was also very cordial and did a very good job. The only thing was the rep said we were supposed to get a $50 referral fee and we’ve never gotten that. We referred our neighbors over here and they went ahead and did theirs also. Everything went very well other than the referral fee. They were very quick. Once they came out and gave us the estimate, I was very surprised at how fast they came out and got it done in a timely manner.
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2018
We had carpeting replaced in our entire home, the initial visit to pick out the carpeting and the installation went very well. However, after the installation, I completed a survey which asked if I wanted to be contacted and I stated yes. Someone called me within a couple of days and asked what the problems were. I explained that we did not get the correct padding in our living room, the installer messed up the trim in the living room where the carpet meets the vinyl. In the hallway there are two seams that are separating. In the master bedroom, there's one spot where it feels crunchy when you walk on it. I was told someone would call me back within 24-48 hours.
Two weeks later I still had not received a call, so I called customer service. After a very long time on hold someone came on the line and finally scheduled an appointment for January 15th, 2018 some time between the hours of 9 am-1 pm, to have someone come out to make the necessary corrections. After hanging up, I began to think, how will they know what supplies to bring if they haven't seen what needs to be repaired?? So, I called back again. Customer service said they would have someone come out on Thursday, Jan. 4th between the hours of 4 pm-6 pm to inspect and get a materials list. The installer called my home at 6 am on Jan 4th to tell me he was on his way, to which I replied, no you are not, no one will be home as we were scheduled for 4 pm-6 pm. He said someone would call back to reschedule, but no-one called back.
I received a call at 6 am on Friday Jan 5th from the installer to say he was on his way, AGAIN, I say, "No you are not, no-one called me to reschedule and we are not home until 4 pm." At this point, I am very angry at the lack of follow-up and follow-through from this organization, fed up actually. The installer called me back at 3:30 pm on Jan 5th and arranged to come by to do the inspection that evening. He agreed that the wrong padding was used in our living room, he said the carpeting in the hallway was laid incorrectly (wrong direction) causing the problems with the seams, he said the wrong type of trim was used at the front door and the crunchy feeling in the master bedroom is probably a piece of trash under the carpeting. He told us he would send his report to the corporate office telling them what needed to be done and for us to call after 3 pm on Saturday, Jan 6th to make sure all repairs are going to be made on Jan 15th.
When I called on Jan 6th as instructed after being told they are open all weekend, I was told they are not there on the weekend and after a long conversation with the customer service rep who was NO help at all, I asked for her supervisor. I then was connected to someone by the name of Anna, extension **, who I explained my entire situation to AGAIN only to still get no answers. I was told by Anna, that I would be getting a call on Monday, Jan 8th to answer all my questions. NO ONE CALLED AGAIN!!
I called Anna on Tuesday, Jan. 9th, only to be told she still didn't know anything except that the installer is scheduled to come out on Jan. 15th to inspect and possibly make repairs, to which I explained once again, "HOW CAN ANYONE MAKE REPAIRS WHEN NO-ONE CAN TELL ME WHAT IS BEING DONE?" Anna said someone should call me today, Wednesday, Jan 10th which remains to be seen. Anna said she would call me Thursday, Jan. 11 in the morning to follow-up, which also remains to be seen.
Needless to say, I am VERY DISAPPOINTED in Empire at this point. I want what I paid for, nothing more, nothing less and I want these repairs taken care of, but before that can be done, your company needs to get their staff to do what they say they are going to do. You've got my money so I'm sure I'm no longer a real concern to you, but good business is to follow through, not just make the sale. I want someone at the management level to call me to make sure this issue is resolved. Thank You.
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Reviewed Jan. 10, 2018
I had new floors installed and the first issue was the product colors did not match it. 2 of the 3 rooms and the 3rd room was too dark compared to the samples originally provided and the lighter color mixed in (see photos). All floors had to come out and days went by with a newborn and a 2yr old with exposed subfloors and all our belonging including changing tables and cribs stacked up in our front room. I had to push for some sort of monetary compensation, and I finally was told that if I signed a Accommodation Agreement that I would be issued a refund to our account. This was almost 6 months ago, and I have been calling and emailing Ashley ** requesting an update. The last update I receive was that after Empire received the Accommodation Agreement that a refund would be issued in 10 - 14 business days - it has been almost 6 months.
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Reviewed Jan. 10, 2018
I like the overall quality of the vinyl planking that was installed by Empire Today in the lower level of our house. I also like its color and its warranty. My experience was excellent. And aside from their product selection and the quality of the installation, I used them also because of a past experience with them.
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2018
I got from Empire Today the recent vinyl flooring in my lower level of the house, and I have had them before too. They put hardwood floors on my upper level a few years ago and I was very happy and pleased with it. They also did do a bedroom for me and I was pleased with that. But I had too many problems with this downstairs. Each time they came in and did things, however, there was stuff that wasn’t done right. They cut the tile, the vinyl, and then they did a sloppy job putting down the quarter round. I did have them come back to redo the closet in the family room, which I didn’t do at first. But I also had my office area done and they had messed up and cut the vinyl wrong in there.
Then, they came back to do that, and then came back to fix the quarter round that they didn’t do that right. This last time, I had to call and get help from the financing company to step in and make them come out here and fix it. So, finally, they were here last week and they fixed it. I sat right on top of them while they did the work, and, finally, it got fixed. Now, the man who could speak English was not as knowledgeable about putting the vinyl down as the other man who could not speak English. But I had to go to Wells Fargo to get them to back me on this because that was too much money to have all these problems. The work took six weeks to get it done, and I was very disappointed in the crew that was sent out to do this.
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Reviewed Jan. 10, 2018
I needed to get things done quickly because I’m a flipper. Time was essential. Empire was better priced and had better quality for what I paid for, and they also got the carpet installed quicker than most places. The installation team was okay. They did everything. According to the agreement, they were supposed to remove the carpet downstairs, and they did except for the bedroom. The guy called me up and said he couldn’t do it because he didn’t have enough room and he had to go on another job. I had to pay a little bit more extra to get that removed. Other than that, everything was fine.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018
I bought and had installed the vinyl flooring. Caution: flooring is very soft; it gouged very easily and is not durable enough to qualify for common flooring purposes. We moved a range/oven across on a piece of cardboard across the vinyl.
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Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018
Very happy with Empire. Have used them in the past and will use them again. They are always timely, professional and affordable. Have always left a clean, neat, workplace. Their next-day service is remarkable. Don't know how they do it so fast and yet do a great job.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018
I would just like to say, that I am not satisfied with my experience, after the installation. A few of my walls were damaged during the LVT installation. I reported this to Customer Service (Confirmation # **), and cannot get the Customer Service rep assigned to me to return my calls. I would like a resolution to this.
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Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018
Empire Today team did a wonderful job on my flooring. Very professional work. They tore up old stone tiling and carpeting throughout the first story of my townhome. They moved the heavy furniture and appliances, including stove, dishwasher, water heater, and toilet. They installed wood laminate and baseboards flawlessly. The job took 2.5 days to complete and they cleaned everything up and put back all the furniture and appliances. My downstairs looks so much better!
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018
The workers were very professional. I love the carpet. It was exactly what I orders. They came in, showed me the carpet before installing it. They moved the furniture and put it back in place. Carpet was put in two bedrooms. After the job was done, the installers ask me to look at it before they left. They cleaned up all the mess and left.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018
I had the carpet done in my bedroom by Empire Today. I knew the young lady who came to my home, so I trusted her opinion. They are a little expensive for me, but the quality is good. I love the color too. I got perturbed with them a little bit and if it wasn’t for John, I don't think I would come back. They were supposed to schedule me but didn’t. I had moved all the furniture in my room and they said that they were going to have to reschedule, and so I went completely off. But, they eventually did get someone in there on that same day.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018
I was satisfied with Empire Today. They installed carpet in our bedroom, living room, hall, and dining room, and I like it. I like the price, too.
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2018
We were getting some work done in an unfamiliar area and we knew that Empire Today tend to back up their work a little bit as opposed to somebody who is random so we gave them a call. They brought samples and it seemed to be the best combination of price and thickness for what we thought our needs were. We got a carpet for one bedroom in my father-in-law’s place. It held up well and we are happy.
However, the board that holds the carpet in place has some spikes and we could feel it. My wife was walking barefoot and she could feel the spikes, too, so she took a hammer and knocked them down which seemed to solve the problem. We were disappointed that they didn’t do that for us, but it was a quick fix so we weren't devastated. Also, one guy told us we might have overspent a little bit, but we didn’t really have a point of comparison since we didn't have time to check other companies. Still, I would recommend Empire Today but people should do a little comparison shopping before they purchase.
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2018
My experience has been extremely difficult and horrible; purchased carpet along with stain guard less than 2 years ago for 3 rooms. Before the first cleaning the carpet was stained, badly buckling, and discolored. Had the carpet cleaned again and it appears to be deeply worn to the point of requiring removal. For over 3 months, I have tried to get the situation rectified: I have submitted pictures via e-mail numerous time and no response. When I call which is often, no one is available to acknowledge my calls or e-mails. There is no customer service, no integrity, no respect for their customers. If you are interested in any kind of flooring; please shop elsewhere. Never allow a company such as Empire Today in your home or business because they lie.
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Reviewed Jan. 8, 2018
Empire Today put carpeting in a house I was selling. I had an old carpet of 12 years and it was time to replace. I went with my real estate agent’s reference. They delivered what they said they were going to deliver. The new carpet was of good value. I was just going to sell the place. I don’t want to put too much money to it, but wanted a solid option. Their sales rep was awesome and very professional. She provided great options, colors, and follow up. The installers were awesome to work with. They helped me screw in the floors, which were squeaky. They stopped for about 20 minutes for that, and weren't paid to do it. They cared and took time for it, and that was very cool. Empire Today gets an A-plus all around. They were in a timely manner getting out here, and I got a professional installation and fair value.
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2018
I liked Empire Today's hardwood which I purchased, installed, and has met my expectations. I'd tell friends to give Empire Today a shot.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2018
On December 6th, 2017, Jolene from Empire Today came in the evening, and we discussed the flooring for the kitchen and bathroom in my second floor apartment which is currently not rented. The flooring is a wood type LVP interlocking floating floor. The flooring I decided on was to go from the kitchen continuing on into the bathroom. As we stood in the bathroom she asked about removing the bathtub. I said to her clearly, that the bathtub will stay in place, and that the floor will have to go around the claw feet. I said moving the tub would open a huge can of worms, and that leaving it as it is, is the best option. She said they will cut around the claw feet. I said to her that I was also purchasing a new toilet, and having the old one tossed out, as it was between 15-17 years old. She said, "Not a problem, once it's off we'll put the new one on." We talked about it for a few minutes, then moved on into the kitchen again.
I placed my deposit, and set up an install date of 12/14/2017. The day of the install three men arrived in an unmarked van with Connecticut license plates. Of the three men, English was not the language spoken. One opened the carton with the flooring, and showed it to me, to make sure it was correct, and it was. Two of the men carried the new toilet upstairs for me from the front porch that was to be installed. They started their demolition of taking up the old flooring, and taking it to the outside. I had to return to work, leaving them in the space where they were working. When I returned home from work nearly 5:15 pm, they were still working. The floor had essentially been done, but the toilet had not been replaced yet. These men were under the impression that the old toilet was to be put back, but I tried to tell them, that is what the new toilet is doing here. I could not make them understand, as one of them was shaking his head, no.
I called Empire Today and spoke with someone who finally called them to tell them to install the new toilet in place of the old one, in Spanish. They did so. Once they were done, the lead person showed me the rooms, and had paperwork for me to sign, and I wrote a check for the balance. Once they were gone, I turned off the lights, and went on with my evening dinner. I get up very early in the morning to go to work at 4 am, so I ate as soon as I could, cleaned up, then retired for the evening. I work for a school district, and we were on Christmas vacation starting on 12/22/17, but I also have a second job driving for a disability center, so I filled in there for the week. I worked Tuesday, and Wednesday 12/26 and 12/27/17. I decided to go upstairs and start cleaning the apartment on 12/27/17, at 5 pm, as the unit is listed for rent, and the real estate agent will be bringing people through.
Once a room is done I close the door to it and move to the next room. I was in the bathroom, washing the walls, cleaning the windows, wiping down the new toilet, scouring the sink, and scouring the bathtub. Water was being used from the tub for all of the cleaning. Once the floor was wiped down, and the room considered done, I closed the door. I closed the lights to the apartment and went down the back stairs to my apartment below. As I was making my way down the stairs I heard water. I went to the basement where I saw water pouring from the basement ceiling going onto the floor racks that have belongings on them, and water all over the floor. I held my head, and immediately went to the back of the basement and shut off the water main valve. I ran upstairs to my bathroom where I saw water pouring from my ceiling and all over my floor. I have a drop ceiling with a sheetrock ceiling just above it.
The ceiling was bulging from the volume of water. I had 1 1/12 inches of water on the bathroom floor, going onto my kitchen floor. I went back upstairs into the bathroom and looked at the bathtub, and saw that the floor was put under the claw feet. They pulled up on the rim of the tub to get the floor under the feet. They did this on all four sides. They pulled so hard that one of the clawfeet broke free and separated from the bottom of the tub. I called Empire Today at 7:15 pm and spoke with a lady who said, "Don't worry we'll take care of it", after I explained what happened. "We'll get back to you in 24 hours." I waited throughout the day for Empire Today to call me but they did not. I missed two days of work on 12/28/17, and 12/29/17 cleaning, and trying to get a plumber to the house.
On 12/28/17 at 7:45 pm I called Empire Today, and spoke with yet a different person explaining what occurred, and their response was, "We'll get back to you in 24 hours." I said to them,"That was supposed to happen and no one called, that is the reason for this call." "Someone will get back to you in 24 hours", they said again. On 12/29/17 a call was received and I was asked to take photographs of the damages which I did, and e-mail them to **. I was told that an adjuster and a manager will be getting in contact with me once they review the photographs and speak to the installers. I sent photographs on 12/31/17 and on 1/01/18.
On 1/3/18 I called Empire today and spoke with Amanda, and she said a manager by the name of Eric will contact me. I asked for Eric's last name but she said they are not allowed to give out that kind of information. I asked her about the installers and their unmarked van with Connecticut license plates, and she said she knows nothing about that. Amanda said that someone will be getting back to me in 24 hours.
Today is the 6th day of January and I have heard nothing from anyone. On the 29th day of December 2017 I had a plumber here at my home for nearly 7 hours. As a result of the installers tugging and pulling up on the bathtub, they broke a drain pipe in between the second and first floor. My instructions to the saleswoman was not to touch the bathtub as this would open a can of worms, and this was not abided by. The drop ceiling was destroyed, and had to be thrown out. The sheetrock ceiling above had to be cut out leaving huge gaping holes, and the new floor that was put in, in the second floor bathroom had to have a good sized hole cut into it. With this hole, you can see right into my downstairs bathroom.
For two days I could not use my bathroom as I had to go to my local gym to take my showers. Not only do I have damages to my new floor upstairs, and the damages to my bathroom ceiling, and the ruined items that were in my basement, but now I have to deal with mold and mildew from all of this. I live in this space. To this date, no one has contacted me about coming over to view this situation. Could you tell me, what kind of business are you operating here. I feel Empire Today is not taking the necessary responsibility here by just pushing me off 24 hrs at a time. My home is a mess, I lost wages, I have plumbing bills, I have repair costs that have not been addressed yet, and Empire Today keeps pushing me off 24 hrs at a time. To boot, I can't rent my upstairs apartment with a big hole in the bathroom floor.
We know this has been a frustrating matter for you, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We understand that we've been in contact with you regarding this matter, and we'll continue to follow up until a solution is reached.
Thank you for your patience.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2018
Empire was recommended to me by somebody else. They installed the flooring in the kitchen, the hall, and the laundry room. The installers were very courteous, neat and fast. The people that came to my house and saw the flooring gave me great reactions. The only thing is that I called and asked for invoice on the amount. I explained what I needed and the lady took over a month to send it to me. When she sent it to me, she didn’t send me everything on it, but that's okay. I decided to pay her up and see if I get it.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2018
My Empire Today salesperson was very good and I liked her. She came out, did the measurements and told me she thought the floors would go on sale soon. It didn’t go on sale that first month, so I had to wait eight weeks for the product to go on sale at 50% off. I had Empire Today install two wood floors in the bedrooms and we like the floors a lot.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2018
Empire Today's cost was half compared to the other companies. However, the quality of the other ones was a little better since they included moisture barrier on the carpet itself besides the pad and they also had lifetime stain resistance. Since we're doing the whole house remodeled, the price was our deciding factor. There was a separate installation team for the LVP and for the carpet and both were phenomenal. They were very quick, friendly, and professional. They just went way above and beyond. Moreover, they also cleaned up. The LVP is so durable and wonderfully easy to keep clean. But the carpet has only been in the house for a month and a half and it’s already starting to show wear on the spots that we walk through. I'm concerned what's going to happen to it over time.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2018
The first thing I thought of when I decided to get a new carpet was Empire Today's TV ad. The price I got from them was all right. I had just put down a natural cedar plank kitchen, and the color I picked up was almost a natural cedar color so they went well together. It's been fine so far. I'm worried about the steps and I hope they did them right, but I think they're going to be all right. The two installers who came in were excellent in doing their work. One worked on the carpet and the other one did the trim. They did a good job and I'm satisfied.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018
Our sales professional was upfront and honest and only showed us the items we were interested in. The price couldn't be beat. Installation was expertly done and very thorough. They didn't rush and did a quality job. Have recommended to everyone.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018
Today 1/9/18 I had the wonderful pleasure of speaking with Michelle ** from Empire Today to schedule a appointment for installation of carpeting for our home. Michelle was very knowledgeable, kind, polite and just overall awesome!! Thank you Michelle.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018
Although the initial sales rep was good and the installation was good, there was a huge mistake on your end with electronically processing my check not going through resulting in continued harassment of me as a "delinquent customer" threatening me with a collections agency which would have adversely affected my credit rating. It was eventually resolved but not without a great deal of anger on my part all because your office people didn't know their job.
Thank you for making us aware of this matter. We'll be in touch with you shortly to discuss your billing concerns.
Thank you for your patience.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018
I am an 8 time customer of Empire Today and have spent tens of thousands of dollars with them. None of these purchases went completely smooth but ultimately I have always been happy with the work quality and nobody can beat their pricing. Today's event was the last straw and I will never do business with them again. We purchased tile for 2 bedrooms of our home on 12/14/17 and scheduled the install for 1/6/18. The week before the install we received no fewer than 6 phone calls and 3 emails asking to confirm the install date. We replied to each email and called them multiple times to confirm the install. Each time we were told it was confirmed and they would be here on 1/6/18.
On the morning of the install, we had not received the customary call to tell us they were on their way. Thinking this was unusual, we called them and asked if there were any issues. The customer service rep told us a note had been put in our order by the install manager saying it had to be re-scheduled for 1/8 or 1/13. Since she did not know why, we asked to speak to the install manager. When we asked the install manager why it needed to be re-scheduled, he said, very rudely, that they had tried multiple times to contact us to confirm and we did not call back. We told him that we had called AND replied to the emails and in each case were told it had been confirmed. He said, "Well we don't receive those emails and nobody had marked it as confirmed" and that there was nothing he could do. I am now done with Empire and they have lost a multi time customer. This is also not the first time I have had an install issue.
In a past carpet installation with them, I had moved all of the furniture and prepared the rooms for the install and we got a call that morning saying "We need to re-schedule as I do not have anyone to send out there". I had to take another day off work to have them come out and complete the install. Good luck Empire. With customer service like this, your prices will only get you so far and eventually you will alienate all of your customers.
We know delays can be frustrating, and we're sorry to know that your order was cancelled. We'll be further investigating your concerns.
Thank you for sharing.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018
I had Empire Today install my laminate floor in two rooms since I had a really good experience with them 20 years ago. I like that the floor's so clean and that it's stain and water-resistant. Empire Today is a great company.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018
Empire installed carpet in home. Returned to install runner on two sets of stairs. I did not see results until they were gone. Horrible job. At bottom of stairs, carpet was not bound. Carpet is fraying... looks terrible. Also cut unevenly. Two different representatives came over. The first one, Miguel, took pictures and agreed that the runner needed repair. He assured us that a crew would come by with a small binding machine and make things right. He stated he'd submit his pictures and a report. Weeks later, another representative came over... I assumed he was here to repair the runner. He had NO idea what was going on. Said he'd never seen Miguel's report. Also said he could not bring in a small binding machine. He took pictures. Said he'd give them to his boss, Kenya. He promised me the runner would be repaired.
He tried explaining why removing the runner wouldn't work... I had trouble understanding his English... and my husband and I see no reason why the runner cannot be removed and replaced. Took weeks to get a call from Kenya. We were at work. Called back numerous times and her voicebox was full. We left our cell numbers at least four different times when her voicebox would finally be empty. Nope. She called house phone. We don't believe she even listens to a full box of messages at all. We've tried and tried calling her. We've tried getting through to someone in management. No luck at all. This is the worst customer service we have ever encountered. Empire has you pay upfront. If you need a repair that may require some effort, they are no longer at your service. We have a very poorly installed runner on two sets of stairs. Cannot get any help from the company. Will never recommend them. Wish we could find help.
We regret to hear that you were unsatisfied with your installation. Your concerns are important to us, and we'll be in touch with you shortly to further discuss your concerns.
Thank you.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018
Empire Today installed carpet in our living room. We've always dealt with them and it's where we’ve gotten our carpet for three years. It's convenient that they come to the house with the samples. Dave, the salesman, is the only one I like dealing with when it comes to coming out here and doing some measuring. I'm going to have him come back out here in a month or two and have him give me an estimate on a carpet for the bedroom.
The way the installers laid the carpet floor was a mess, and Empire sent somebody else to come out and redo the carpet. However, they marred up my molding that goes around the carpet. I had to go down and fix it myself. Also, for as much as it cost us, they could not disconnect my TV. My husband is totally disabled and I know nothing about disconnecting a TV. So, it bugs that the installers wouldn’t disconnect the TV to take it to another room which is only 6 feet away. The guy said he wasn't allowed to do that. We've had some bad experiences with Empire Today, but they've tried to make it right with us and I'd still recommend them.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018
I chose Empire Today to install tiles in one room and hardwood in the other because I saw the advertisement of them having discounts. The pillow is color-coordinated with the hardwood and padding on my walls and I love it. The quality is excellent too and I’m perfectly satisfied with it and the workmanship. They finished most of the work in one day but they had to come back the next day because there was about a four-inch drop-off from the hallway to the living room and I wanted it to come down. They’re going to have to drill a hole in to remove the railings so that they would put the padding under it so it wouldn’t need a trimming. I figured it would take much longer but it did not. They came back the next day for a few hours and did it in a record breaking time. It was a real delightful experience working with them. I would highly recommend Empire Today to anybody.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018
Empire Today did a great job the first time, which was months ago. Recently we had them install carpeting on the house's lower level. This time, it was crazy and chaotic. They got the orders mixed up and delayed it by six weeks. Then they kept on calling us to reschedule and weren’t communicating with one another. However, they got it done in the end. I was very dissatisfied, but I'd still recommend them.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018
I had carpeting installed in all our rooms except kitchen and restrooms by Empire Today. Their cost and quality were much better compared to others. It’s a high-quality carpet for a good price. I had a great experience and would definitely consider Empire first and not waste my time.
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018
The sales rep, Mary was very good, knew product well, listened and answered questions, overall very good experience with her. Carpet installers--did a good job. Also, were careful of things in my house and did a good job tearing out, cleaning up and installing the new carpet. My only complaint would be such a big job, installers were on site from 10am to almost 8pm--would it be possible to have 1 or 2 more people for installation so it does not take an entire day going into the evening. Thank you!
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018
Updated on 05/08/2019: We had our carpet installed in December of 2017. The installers destroyed our woodwork. Empire refused to repair it or to pay for someone to repair it. They ran out of carpet and had to finish a few days later. The carpet on the stairs was left with a raw crooked edge and there were many loose threads which they left at the seams and along the woodwork. An installer repaired the raw edge but we were told to just trim the loose threads. In November of 2018 one of the loose threads (I did my best To trim them as the rude customer service rep instructed) got caught in the sweeper and unraveled a large section. In the middle of the room. When I called customer service I could never get a callback and now the warranty has expired. STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY!! They are unprofessional and incompetent.
Updated on 01/30/2018: I already submitted a review a month ago. Empire replied that they were very sorry about my experience and would be in contact with me soon. Guess what??! Same old thing. Have not heard a single thing from them. Again I would suggest you stay clear of this company. Their customer service is non-existent.
Original Review: On the date of The original install the date was changed. When they did arrive 2 days later, they did not have enough carpet to complete the job. And while installing the carpet they did have they destroyed the baseboard, door frames and walls. I was dumbfounded. Huge patches of paint were scraped off. It took 3 days to repaint everything. Then when they arrived to lay the carpet on the stairs the installers did the same thing! It took over 2 weeks to get any kind of response from Empire. Even then I got the run around for another week.
The stairs had to be completely relaid because the edge was left raw with the padding showing. Guess what happened??? Yep wood destroyed again. Do not hire these people if you expect a professional job to be completed. I will say this, the installers were the nicest people I've ever had at the house. Just not very careful. I will never use Empire again and will do my best to dissuade anyone else from using them. Their customer service is the worst I have ever dealt with. Horrible.
This is not how we want our installations to go, and we're sorry to hear that this was your experience. We'll be further reviewing your concerns, and we'll be in touch with you soon.
Thank you.
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018
Empire Today was a company for a long time and I liked them for years, so I got them to install a rug for one of my bedrooms. Their installers did a good job and they finished quickly. I like the rug. It's easier to clean and the color matched well with the home. They last for a long time too. I had a good experience with this company. I would recommend them.
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018
I've used Empire Today previously and had good results with them. I also have friends that had gone through them and they’ve had some good results. About six months ago, we decided that we were going to try to get some additional carpet installed in our house. My mom, who is my neighbor on some adjacent property out here, had been discussing this stuff. I talked her into using Empire Today as well. She had some significant amount of work done to her place. Her house is around 3,000 square that had carpet throughout the area. She wanted the carpet removed and some of Empire's wood flooring put in.
Empire initially said that they could do all the work for her place in one day. Then they came back and said they couldn’t do it in one day and that they were going to have two different sets of installers come in. That meant that the wood flooring was going to be done in one day and the tile work was going to be done in another day. Neither one of those had taken place. My mother has a gas stove and a refrigerator with a water line that she needed to unhook. But she was extremely happy even though it took longer for the wooden floors to be put in. The installers did a really good job and were very respectful of all the stuff that she had in her house.
Then only the main installer showed up for the tiles. He had somewhat of a language barrier, so he had brought a guy to work with him to act as a translator. I asked what to use to maintain and clean the tiles since it was my mom’s first time to put that kind of tile in her house. The translator told me that he’s typically a wood installer so he didn’t know anything about it. All he was supposed to do was to carry all of the tiles into the house and the installer would be the one to do all the work. He was completely polite. He also indicated that the main installer was supposed to show up with a crew of people. Nobody showed up so they called the translator.
My mother has a huge bathroom in her master bedroom that was supposed to be done in tiles. The entranceway to her house is about 6 by 10. The installer had to do that and her entire kitchen, which is probably 15 by 18. It was a significant amount of floor space that they were going to cover. If somebody told me that it's going to be done in one day and I’ve unhooked the refrigerator and the stove, I would think that would be the primary location that they’re going to start in. But the main installer decided to start in the bathroom in her bedroom.
Having most of that done, he started in a foyer area where my mother had laminate flooring down. He never decided to remove that laminate but just went over it because it has a nice smooth surface. I have installed this kind of stuff before on my own and this seemed like a Mickey Mouse way of doing it. What made the situation more complicated was that prior to him leaving at the end of the completion of the first day, he decided he was going to put adhesive stuff on the laminate flooring. He was trying to prep the surface so that he could use that shiny flooring. It was a wet finish, and then he left for the day. My mother has small dogs that were walking on the brand new wooden floor she had installed two weeks before this. She's a 70-year-old woman, trying to clean all the little track marks because the guy left it. It all ended up them working on her place for close to five days.
When the installer showed up for one of the additional days, he brought a woman there who my mom thought was his wife or his girlfriend. My mother has a septic system which is an extremely expensive unit to have. She has her own sewer system that the county and the health department have to be on board with. She has to have this thing inspected on an annual basis. My folks had those pipes built less than 10 years ago. The installers, because they were using grout, didn’t bring any type of extra buckets or anything along those lines. As they were cleaning all the grout, my mom noticed the woman taking the grout bucket and dumping them down my mom’s drain. My mom told the lady to stop and said that she couldn't be doing that kind of stuff. The woman started arguing with my mom then continued to do it.
My mom tried to be nice to her at first and said to pour it out on the grass but not in the sewer system because it wasn’t city water. But she continued to do it. Finally, my mom had to get really aggressive with her and basically said not to do it anymore because they were going to mess up the system. She finally stopped. But within a day or two of the completion of the job, my mom’s pipes clogged up from the grout.
I ended up contacting Empire through the customer service and spoke to a gal by the name of Ashley. Ashley told me that they were really sorry about it and the lady shouldn’t have been doing that stuff. Ashley told me she was unfamiliar with how the septic systems work, but she definitely would get to the bottom of it and would remedy it. She said to get a plumbing company out here to see what they’d suggest and then they would pay for the repairs on it. So I contacted a plumbing company which took another day or so to get out there.
During all these dates, my mom didn’t have the ability to use her septic system or her kitchen because the plumbing problem started in her kitchen. The plumbing company came out and the guy used every bit of electronic snake tool that he had. He said, “If I can't get it to break loose on this one, I'm going to have to come back another day.” Fortunately, he was able to do it. He was out there for several hours working on this whole thing to try to bust out all of that grout that was stuck in the pipes. Then he proceeded to say, “Well, because this is a septic system, I'm using a snake. This is going to your actual tank out here.” He suggested to have tank pumped because it’s on a pressurized system where it pumps the stuff from one reservoir to another, which it would more than likely clog up the pump and create a further problem.
I contacted Ashley the next day to let her know of that information. She asked to send her the invoice for what I paid to get the plumber to do that. She also indicated that she wanted me to have a septic company come out and pump the tank to try to prevent any further problems. At that time, I asked if they were going to provide my mom some compensation for all the inconvenience she experienced because of it. She said yes but we’d have to wait until after the septic pump was done and then we'd discuss. I said, “Okay.”
She immediately sent out a reimbursement check for the plumbing that was done initially to snake out the drain. Back in October, she got the invoice for the septic pump to be done but I’ve yet to receive anything on it. On the 29th of November, I ended up having surgery. I haven't been able to follow up with her just hoping that she would take care of this stuff. It hasn’t been done and I ended up sending her emails about two weeks ago but there’s no response yet. I called them and spoke to Carol from customer service. I was going to try to pull up the email because I just got an email that the information was sent to Ashley. I didn’t believe that she was attempting to cover for her but she was trying to make an excuse for it because when I started to go through a portion of the story with Carol, she told me Ashley was on vacation. But based on my emails, she could not have been on vacation for a couple of months.
It put me in a bad way with my mom because I was the one that directed her to Empire. We were having carpet installed in our house simultaneous to this which I almost canceled because they’ve obviously jacked up my mom’s stuff so bad. We were still willing to use Empire Today but right now, I'm very dissatisfied and torn on the issue.
I was extremely satisfied with them before. And the guy that came out and did the carpet in my house seemed to be really good. But when Ashley was initially dealing with the septic tank issue, she told me specifically that she had to go to a supervisor and that it has been authorized. So how it is that it was authorized by somebody above her and this stuff is still not being rectified? I don’t know what Empire Today is capable of doing for some kind of inconvenience compensation on something like this, particularly for my mom who's never used Empire Today before. But it's just bizarre that they aren’t doing any kind of follow up.
We're disappointed to hear this, and would like to further assist your mother. Please email us at customersupport@empire-today.com with both the phone number and address linked to her order, and we'll be happy to follow up with her.
Thank you.
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018
Empire Today was initially higher as compared to the other brands but when I let them know the other prices I got, they agreed to meet it and even beat it by just a small amount. But they could install the flooring quicker. They installed the laminate flooring in our home smoothly but there were a couple of tweaks that they needed to do. We are up north right now so rather than installing it, the installer would contact us when we get back down to finish up the trim that needs to be taken care of.
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018
Empire Today cost more than the other brands we considered but we like the quality of their products and they were incredibly fast. It was also very convenient to deal with them since they came to the house. We bought carpet and vinyl plank flooring which we had installed everywhere in our house except for the bathroom. We absolutely love the color of the vinyl plank flooring. It's gorgeous and really easy to care for. We were very happy with our experience and if our friends have the money to spend we'd tell them that Empire Today is the way to go.
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018
Empire Today had done work for me once before. I recently had rugs installed in the front porch, three bedrooms and a hallway. They were courteous and it was a very good experience.
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018
I had some carpeting and padding done through Empire Today. We were sort of rushed because there's a couple of places where the floors were squeaking. Once they get that floor bare they should walk around and hear if there's any squeaking. It would have been a good idea for them to mention that to us, shoot a couple of nails into the joists before they put the carpeting down. But we were very satisfied. The person selling it was really good and knowledgeable of the quality of the carpeting like stain resistance. The color was a neutral color so it would go with anything. Plus the style is also nice.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
I've had mostly everything installed by Empire Today. I've had laminate floors and carpet, and they've had great colors for me to choose from. I had laminate flooring in my kitchen and I got waterproof vinyl put in my bathroom, and they're awesome. I use Empire all the time because their prices are great and the people are professional. They come and do the work, clean up behind themselves, and I've had no problem with them. I love them. Their customer service is very professional. Empire Today is great. I will not call anybody other than Empire Today.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
The salesman was friendly, polite, helpful, well informed, great to work with, generous with suggestions and guidance, but not pushy or pressuring. He came on time, and it was a great experience. The installers arrived early, which was fine, they worked highly efficiently, did a great job. They were friendly, polite, made sure they did what I had asked for, and they did an excellent job cleaning up after.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
We ordered LVT and it came out beautifully. They were accommodating with the price and beat Metro Flooring estimate. However, there was a snafu with the scheduling which did cause some unnecessary stress. However, our sales rep resolved the issue and the floor was installed in one day. It's been about 2 weeks and we love the new tiles. Would have given 5 stars if not the scheduling issues.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
My entire downstairs was complete in one day. The 2 different teams that came to my condo were competent and professional and courteous. We were completely pleased with this company! I would certainly recommend this company. Appreciate their customer service too.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
First off I want to say I have used Empire on 3 other occasions with no problems at all. But this time the install wasn’t the best. Installer had a helper that was not up to par, he removed my closet door and couldn’t reinstall them and failed to inform the lead installer which I did as he was getting ready to leave. He worked on it 30 minutes and I told him to, "Leave it. I’ll do it." Took me 15 minutes.
Second my pad was in great shape so I told them no need to replace it and expected the return of what I paid for it and have called back a lady that left a message for me twice with no call back. One closet didn’t have pad installed from a previous carpet install and they didn’t go above and beyond to add pad. Didn’t know this till they had left. The less than good installer cut the carpet wrong so it had to have an additional seam that wasn’t necessary if he had been done it right. So as of today I haven’t heard anything from Empire with a refund for the carpet pad or to address the other issues with the install, so I’d have to say although I had the problems I’d be cautious to try them again. Just return the calls about a bad install. You sure were all over me when I called to inquire about carpet.
This is not the experience that we expect for our customer's and we're disappointed to hear that this was your experience. We'll be in touch with you soon to discuss your concerns.
Thank you.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
I ordered carpet for commercial property I own. Explained the urgency of having it completed. This was on Dec 27, 2017. Installation was to be on Jan 2, 2018. I got a phone call on the 2nd informing me the carpet was out of stock. I had to then order an in stock and was assured it would be in on the 3rd and would be installed only to get yet another phone call saying that the carpet did not get put on the truck for delivery. Several calls to customer service several calls to the salesperson that made the contract and no one wants to be responsible or compensate for the inconvenience I have had but by gosh they want their money. PLEASE DO NOT MISTAKE THIS COMPANY TO BE EMPIRE FLOORING. It is not theirs. Product is at best substandard. Their customer service is nonexistent. Highly recommend do not use this company.
You will only be frustrated and they will tell you anything they think you want to hear but do not stand behind their word at all and offer absolutely no solutions. Very disappointed and dissatisfied. Fortunately several people are involved with getting this business opened and have experienced this alone with me. One had an appoint which have been cancelled to have them come give her an estimate on reflooring her entire house. She feels she has been saved a whole lot of aggravation and is thankful she was able to see this first handed. The installers even stated that the company does this to everyone. I am following up with complaints to BBB, Home Advisor, Florida Department of Professional Regulations and all the other organizations they claim to be so highly rated with.
We know delays can be frustrating, and we sincerely apologize for your experience. We've located your order, and we'll be in touch with you shortly to learn more.
Thank you.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
We started this process with Empire Today because the salesman was very professional, we needed our hardwood flooring replaced due to water damage, so we ordered a composite flooring and then added a vinyl flooring for our kitchen. This was all done on 12/6/17 with final install to be completed on the 12/21/17. First problem the composite flooring installers didn't have all the trimming needed to complete the job and the installer stated they would return in a couple days to complete this, second problem the install scheduled for the 12/21 was cancelled so now our Christmas gathering had a big disappointment with our home not being ready! Third problem the install was rescheduled for 12/28 was cancelled again, Now the fourth and final problem the install scheduled for 1/4/18 is also cancelled!
Now the install for the composite flooring is still not completed and the kitchen floor is a loss! My wife took off work each of these days to have this done and we have been very reasonable but it's clear that after speaking with several Empire Today reps the last being Joel from Texas, (he refused to give us his last name). We asked for a email showing the cancellation and a refund of $50 per cancellation. He stated that they don't email customers, he also stated that he could not find the order to finish the first install, I had to give him this confirmation ** so he could find it. I really thought Empire Today was a professional company that understood its customers needs and be able to handle those needs in a timely manner but I see that's not the case and I cannot recommend Empire Today to anyone looking to get their flooring replaced.
We're saddened to hear that you feel this way, and we apologize for the inconvenience.We know this has been a frustrating experience for you, and we'll be in touch with you shortly to learn more.
Thank you.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
We were pleased with every aspect of the Stairwell Carpet installation--service, speed and politeness. We are in the process of remodeling our kitchen. We have ordered laminate flooring from Empire for the additional rooms and feel good that the project will have the same great result. Thank you for a job well done!
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
Engineered Hardwood - Couldn't be happier. From start to finish the process was smooth and professional. Would definitely recommend and have to our friends and family. The quality and color is exactly what we were looking for. Did not have to wait for weeks for installation but completed within a few.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
Very satisfied with Empire Today. Staff very professional, installers very conscientious about work. I especially want to point out that lead installer was quick to solve any problem that came up. Keep that guy! Our neighbor says the floor makes it seem so warm. The vinyl is much easier to take care of. Love it!
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
Installers did good work. The arrival time to our home often was much longer than I expected, sometimes 11 am. Our living room entertainment furniture was moved by the crew, however two pieces of hardware came off. I noticed this, and they said they were aware, and it would be put back. It was forgotten, and I did not remember to check before they left. Now I'm not sure who I can get help from to take care of it, my spouse and I are not young/physically agile with heavy jobs. The last day of install 4 or 5 men, and it felt very frantic, although great that the job was finished. My garage had a bit of sawing mess as well as pieces of trims I had to clean.
We're sorry to hear that your installation did not meet your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we'll be following up with you shortly to discuss your experience.
Thank you.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
The quality of the installation is almost perfect. I received two scheduled installation windows within five minutes, which led to a slight confusion over the arrival of the installers. You cannot be the prices as a repeat customer. Couldn't be more satisfied with the turnaround between contract and installation date.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
Sales rep. failed to return calls when problems arose. Not all work put in original bid, cost kept going up over what we had budgeted. Get no help from customer service, they tell us to call sales rep. He doesn't return our calls. We pay the 2 work orders when jobs were finished in full, now I get a bill for $1,104.00 with no explanation. So many other issues not enough room here. Very unhappy!
We're disappointed to hear about your billing concerns. We take matters like these seriously, and we'll be in touch with you soon.
Thank you.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
We put a large area rug in our living room leaving approximately 24 inches of our wood floor all around the rug. It had to be bound, which it was, but when rolled out was only 6 inches on one side. Since it was bound l accepted it, because didn't want raw edges on the one side.
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Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
I am happy with my carpet and who installed it. He was very efficient. I told him not to rush I will be there all day. So he doesn't do a rush job. I am pleased with the job and how he was able to put the carpet on my stairs. I loved the color it goes well with my stairs/hallway. Very bright and airy.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
We did the whole house carpeting with Empire Today. I liked the ease of someone coming to the home. That made it real easy for us than running around. That also made it simpler. The service was great and the quality of the product was very good. The carpeting turned out well and the technicians did a good job. I had some issues with the finance company but that was resolved. The only thing that was a little bit hard to understand was that I know that we had a discount. The price was inflated but even with the 50% discount, it still came out to about the price of everybody else so that was a little bit disheartening.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
My sister had used Empire Today so I had my hardwood flooring from them. Also, I wanted something that would be fast, easy and warrantied. The flooring has met my expectations so far and the only bump in the road that we had was that the installation was a long process. The installation team that came to do the work consisted of subcontractors. They came over the next morning and they were supposed to finish up but they didn't. We had to wait until somebody called us back from Empire Today. When I got to my office, I called Empire Today to complain about it because for that amount of money, I expected my installation to be complete. So, they sent somebody else over to do it.
Having a point of contact until the process is complete would be helpful as opposed to calling into customer service number, waiting on the line forever and then trying to explain yourself four times to different people before you get some help. You're left because after you signed the paperwork and gave them the money, you'll have to wait for the subcontractors to come and if they're not doing what they're supposed to do or if they were unable to finish, you got to call. That was a little frustrating. Otherwise, I'm happy with my flooring.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
We had dark-colored laminate flooring installed in our upstairs loft by Empire and I like how genuine it looks. Their cost was a little more expensive than the others, but their professionalism was what made me want to stick with them.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
I had carpeting done in the bedrooms, hallway, living room and a den. Empire Today was professional, courteous and timely, and we were completely satisfied. We like the texture of the carpet. This is our second experience with Empire and I would recommend them.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
Great sales rep!!! He was so patient and helpful and came back a 2nd time when we couldn’t decide on which carpet to choose. He also helped us stay within our budget. Installers were great too!! Everything was installed on time and it was a big project!! The installers respected our home and cleaned everything up when they left.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
I have no complaints, which is remarkable because I am a persnickety old maid. The whole experience has been wonderful - from selecting the product to installation to living with the flooring. I have received many positive comments about my flooring. Nice job! I would recommend Empire.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
Our salesman told us we didn't need to get the bathroom sink removed. In fact we did. We would not have considered buying a floor from Empire had we known this. Lowe's said they would remove it to install our floor. We would have had them do our floor. Instead you had a lying salesman who cost us an extra 500$ to remove and reinstall the sink. That was included in Lowe's price. Their price was the same as yours. You are a bunch of liars and are very dishonest!!! Empire said they didn't contract out!?! They contract out salesman and every installer!
We're disappointed to hear about the miscommunication that you received, and we'll be further reviewing your concerns.
Thank you for sharing.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
The saleswoman was great and we scheduled our installation. On the day of the installation, which was on a Monday, they called me to tell me the carpet had been lost. I had spent all weekend preparing my house and moving furniture so I could comply with all their rules. I was very unhappy and had to wait an extra 3 days for installation.
We're sorry to hear that your experience, had a rocky start. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we'll be in touch with you soon.
Thank you.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
Salesman and installers did their jobs well. All carpet was installed on Friday in three bedrooms except for one closet, because they ran out of carpet. Got a call on Saturday to set up an appointment for Wednesday. Never received a call on Wednesday for what time they would come over to complete the work. I called after nine that morning and could only leave a message. It's one and still have not received a call. Will I need to be home for a third day? This is very poor customer service. My blood pressure is up. Why is it so hard to finish off one closet. I would not recommend Empire Today with an attitude of no customer care.
We regret to hear that your concerns have not been answered. We'll be in touch with you shortly to discuss your experience.
Thank you.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
The sales lady that came was very nice and wasted no time. My installers were on time, very nice and went the extra mile to do a good job and clean up, very easy and pleasant experience and would use them again.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
Empire Today’s set up and delivery of laminate and carpeting for my home was done professionally in every way from the representative to the installers. Empire Today followed up. With phone calls to make sure of the install dates, the installers arrived on time and installed the products quickly and professionally.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
They did a fantastic job and I highly recommend Empire. All of my friends are so jealous.. and they are surely going to use Empire. My whole house is so beautiful now... should have done this a long time ago. Terry was a fantastic salesperson.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
I contacted Empire after a bad experience with Home Depot. I was just getting pricing and planned on getting carpeting in the new year. I was pleasantly surprised that the salesperson was very knowledgeable, came in under in pricing, and my carpet was installed the following Saturday. I would completely recommend Empire to my friends. I am drawing a blank on my sales rep, but he has been with the company for 14 years and is originally from Nigeria. He was a great salesman, not high pressure, and very knowledgeable.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
From the initial meeting, measure and carpet choice through scheduling and installation Empire was great. Would definitely recommend. Their installers completed the work quickly and cleaned up everything. This was the best carpet purchase process we have ever gone through.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
Jeffrey ** called and made an appointment. He was on time, courteous, knowledgeable and gave us a very good price. It was only $100 more than another company, but we had confidence in the job Empire would do. The installation took place in less than a week. The installers were very nice, competent and did a very good job. We are very satisfied and if needed in the future would recommend Empire.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
We were very happy with the work that the Empire Today team did. First, it was a low-pressure sales meeting with someone who not only asked us what we wanted, but was willing to work on the price with us. As for the installers, two teams were dispatched: one for the carpet and another for the hardwood. Both group of experts arrived on time and finished before they were expected, with the results being exactly what we wanted. Prices were fair for the quality items we received.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
Sadly, I had nothing but trouble with this company from day one. I had recently purchased my first home and needed to have old carpeting removed and wanted new tile put down. I called Empire because family and friends had used them multiple times with nothing but positive things to say. I met with a salesmen and was advised I could have next day installation set up immediately, I opted to push it off until the following week as I needed to request time off of work to be there. The appointment was made, I took the day off of work to be there and even received a confirmation call the day before and then hours later was called and advised they needed to reschedule due to lack of supplies and that the next date would not be for another 3 weeks.
As angry as this made me that I lost a day's pay and will now need to lose another, as well as the fact that I was offered next day installation and was now being told I had to wait another 3 weeks I decided to continue on with our agreement. I should have cancelled then! When my floors were eventually put in the crew was terrible and did a horrible install, the tiles are all uneven and within less than a month began falling off! Upon speaking multiple times with the company and their supervisors eventually a supervisor came out and completely agreed that the work was unacceptable and needed to be completely redone (mind you I am still making payments on a floor that now needs to be redone again).
So this morning was my reinstall date and guess what, received the confirmation call and no one showed up! Called supervisor again and was advised that they were having car trouble and no one would be there today, yet no one called so again lost another pays day sitting around or nothing. My time and my money are just as important as theirs, this is completely absurd and I will never deal with or recommend this company.
We know your time is valuable, and we sincerely apologize for your experience. We'll be in touch with you shortly to make things right.
Thank you for sharing!
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
Cancelled installation appointment twice on the day of installation at or around 8 am. Second time was confirmed the day before that all materials had arrived. Once they arrived, the installation and materials was excellent. Installers did a great job on the floor. And just as great a job cleaning up after the work was completed. If not for the installers doing a great job, I would not even think about using Empire again. The consultation and install was great, just the communication in between was unacceptable. Because of the lack of communication, I lost 2 days of work. If the materials are not in stock today for a job tomorrow, you need to let the customer know prior to 8 am on the morning of the scheduled install that it will not be happening as scheduled.
We regret to hear that your initial experience was not a positive one. We'll be further reviewing your concerns. Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
Great experience using Empire. I was able to schedule an in home appointment at a convenient time for me. At that appointment, I chose my product and scheduled installation for two days later. Sales appointment was informative and no pressure atmosphere. Installation was seamless, arrived on time and did a great, professional job.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
The installers were neat, fast and professional. The price was fair. We would recommend Empire Today to our friends and relatives. The timing of the job was reasonable and the installation was on time. The leftover flooring was left on the job and could be used for a small job.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
We had four bedrooms carpeted and the two installers arrived early and worked hard all day. I was not only happy with the finished work but with the way they moved our furniture and replaced it after the new carpeting was laid. I give the two installers an A+. I would use them again.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
We had a fantastic experience with Empire! Easy scheduling, great price, fast delivery and flawless installation. Our installers were terrific and our carpets look great. We compared with Lowe's and a local company and Empire was the better deal and delivery was incredibly fast. Wish I had pulled the trigger sooner!!!
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
The installer was not able to finish the threshold between rooms as promised, it took multiple phone calls and appointments to try to complete the job. The people who answered the phone at the office were very polite but were not effective. I had to speak to a supervisor to get any attention at all. It should not have been this hard to get the job finished. Photo is how the original installer left the job, other is of the threshold. Does not look professional to me.
We thank you for your feedback, and apologize for your experience. We'll be in touch with you soon to learn more.
Thank you.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
6 phone calls to Empire today and 5 weeks after completion of a $5300 tile and carpet job, Empire has failed to return my calls to discuss a refund owed [I paid to have ceramic tile torn up but that was not done. Vinyl tile was laid on top of the ceramic]. Never in my adult life have I had such an unpleasant experience with a vendor. I can think of no reason for such blatant disregard of a customer other than Empire's desire to keep money for a service they did not perform. I am now working through the Better Business Bureau to resolve this problem. I am sad to say that I could not in good conscience recommend this company to any person although I believe they offer a good selection of products at a fair price. Installers were excellent. Customer Service is a marketing gimmick. BUYER BEWARE.
We've read your review, and sincerely apologize for the experience. This is not how we want our installations to go, and we'll be in touch with you soon to discuss your experience.
Thank you.
-Tina B.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
We were pleased with the entire Empire process. The sales team arrived as scheduled and offered us valuable information about options and cost. We set up an install date and as scheduled, the workers came and replaced carpet in two bedrooms. They were professional, respectful of our home and competent. The carpet looks amazing and actually cost less than we had anticipated. We highly recommend Empire for your flooring needs.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
I couldn't be happier and will definitely recommend to any and all of my friends, and actually, have already. The customer service was great, the installation when off exactly at the time it was suppose to and with great speed and efficiency. The quality of the carpet was much better than what I could have afforded with Home Depot.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
The installers were very professional. They stayed long hours to finish the job. They repaired areas which needed to be repaired. They were helpful in moving items too big for my wife and me to move. Finally, they finished when they stated they would finish.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
Our experience with a sales person, appointment for installation and installers was wonderful. However, 7 weeks later, several phone calls later, and we still DO NOT have our warranty paperwork or instructions on how to care for our carpet... Very disappointed in your customer service.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
This is the second time I have used Empire. I was told this would be a 2 day install but the gentlemen that put my beautiful new floor in finished in 1 day! They stayed till about 8 pm and completed the job. They did a wonderful job with my hardwood laminate. It’s absolutely gorgeous!
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
Installers were very professional, thorough and quick. We are very happy with the end result, and our house looks brand new. I was especially happy that I got better products at a lower price than one of the Big Box Stores.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
Empire Today installed carpeting in our dining and living room. We chose to do business with them because we liked how their rep treated and helped us when he came to our house. We then got the three bedrooms upstairs, the hallway, and the stairs leading to it made because we loved the carpet they installed. It's a deep pile Mohawk carpet and it vacuums up nicely. I have a cat and it's also very durable. I'm very happy with it.
The reps that we've dealt with on both projects were helpful. We wanted to get a different color for the second installation and rep told us that it'd look richer going up the stairs as you go through the front door, which I agreed to. The installation team was also very nice. When I first saw their truck, I thought they brought the wrong carpet so the guy cut up a piece so we can compare it to the one installed in the dining and living rooms and it turned out the same. Also, I was very happy because Empire Today gave me credit for the first two installations.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
We had a wonderful experience with Empire Today. My mom had used them and she told us that it was easy. We had them install carpet and padding, and the whole process went really quick. We had the salesman out and a couple of days later, we got carpet installed. And the young guys who came to put the carpet in were as sweet and helpful as they could be. They called ahead of time to tell us they were on their way and when they would be arriving. I recommended them to my neighbor across the street, and I would absolutely recommend them to anybody who asks.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
I’m really happy with the work Empire Today did. They recently installed carpet in three rooms. Everything was right which met our expectations.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
I liked the guy from Empire Today who came and showed me different carpets. I had Empire install some carpet in my home, and I already told a lot of people about how good the company is.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
I had Empire Today put my kitchen floor in. There was a time factor and I just wanted to have a guarantee or security. They cost more than what other individuals were offering but at least I had a guarantee with them. The floor that I picked was okay but once it was laid down the tile look like it was defective and I wasn’t pleased about that. But I was informed that’s just part of the pattern of the tile. When you look at it, it looks like there’s spots or stains in it. And so that’s the part that my husband and I have to get used to because when I tried washing the floor it didn’t come up. I wish I had chosen something else because I really didn’t like the pattern. But the installation team did a good job and I would still tell my friends to go ahead and consider Empire. However, make sure you're getting what you really want when you’re selecting the tile -- make sure that it is the actual tile that you requested.
We regret to hear that you're unsatisfied with your product purchase. We'll be in touch with you shortly to discuss your concerns.
Thank you.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
We looked at other companies like Lowe’s and 50 Floor for a carpet to be installed. Empire Today came to the house and worked with and that made considering them easier. Their carpet was affordable and its quality was good. It was what we were looking for. I'd tell people though to wait a week before they buy to get a better deal. The only thing that bothered us is the fact that they would call the next week and give us a much lower deal rather than just give that to us up front. Other than that, everything was great. I'm happy about the deal and the end result was what I expected it to be. I would recommend them for the carpet but I'm not certain with bathroom flooring. That’s the last thing I'd use for that.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2018
I had laminate floors installed by Empire Today in the basement two months ago. The installers were great. I like the flooring and it's worth it. I would use Empire again.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2018
Empire Today is a really good company. I had a quote from another company and they honored the price that that company had given me for a similar product. I also liked their salesperson better than I liked the salesperson from the other company and as long as Empire was going to honor the lesser price, I'd rather give my business to somebody that I liked better.
I got carpet for a rental property and it was a little bit higher end. The carpet was installed in four bedrooms and the living room of a four-bedroom apartment. It's an old Victorian house that had closets some of which had a wooden platform like a little lift. I wasn't available to be there during the installation but my husband was and he has dementia so I am the detailed person and he's not. The installers did not take that block up and left it there. They should have taken that up so the carpet would run right from the room into the very small closet or the installers could have at least contacted me and asked me of what they should do. I would have also liked it if Empire had a color that was a little less towards white but they didn't because the other one was too much more towards yellowy beige and I didn't like that at all.
Then there was a little bit of a mix-up in my order. The salespersons' fiancé was in the hospital right after she took the order and it turned out that he was dying, so my order was lost a little in the shuffle. I chose the no percent interest for a year with Wells Fargo but they had not deducted the difference in the company that I didn't go with. So when I called, their people were nice and even though it had been two months, they took care of it. Then I got a bill from Wells Fargo for my next payment and that showed they had deducted that amount of money so I was really pleased. They really tried to be as good people as they could. I would recommend them and tell others that they are who they represent themselves to be.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2018
Compared to other flooring companies that we looked at, the cost and quality of Empire Today’s products were definitely better. Plus, their salesman seemed thoroughly knowledgeable. We had carpet installed in our living room, bedrooms, and hallway. I’m very happy with its quality and it doesn’t stain very easily.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2018
In October, Empire Today installed our carpet in the living room, the stairs and the hallway. The carpet was something that I chose and I've been very careful with it. The cost was okay and I like that it's new. However, I didn't like that they brought the wrong carpet the first time and I had to take a day off of work. Then, somebody ended up referring me, and Empire gave me a hard time about that since I didn't say anything at the initial phone call, but that was because I wasn't sure if I was going to go with them. Empire Today should make sure that they have the right carpet for the customer. I would refer others to Empire Today, but I would also tell them to go with their own judgment to see if they like it or not.
We value customer feedback, and we thank you for sharing your concerns.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2018
Empire Today's cost and quality was good compared to other brands. They worked with us and the wood floors I had them install in a couple of rooms looks nice.
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018
We choose Empire based on a recommendation from an acquaintance. She told us that she had 6 installers re-floor her entire house in under 2 days. In good faith, we purchased vinyl flooring and carpet with the promise that the product would be installed on Friday and Saturday November 10th and 11th, 2017. Nov 10th - Only 2 installers showed up and started removal/installation of vinyl flooring downstairs. Nov 11th - Only 2 installers showed up and finished vinyl flooring downstairs, except for trim. Started removing old carpet upstairs.
The installers told us the product sold to us would not work upstairs, (since the upstairs had a plywood base). It is important to note that the installers were knowledgeable and helpful. The salesman should not have sold the product for upstairs, he was not familiar enough with the product and should have known it would not work on a plywood surface. We were told that the installers would return on Nov 13th to install laminate upstairs.
Nov 13th - No one showed up or called. I was able to contact the installation manager and was told they rescheduled the work, (without notifying me). I told the manager we would not be available and he promised "all hands on deck" for Nov 14th and 15th to finish the job. (NOTE: The installation manager will not return calls after the first attempt.) Nov 14th - Only 2 installers showed up and started installing laminate upstairs. Nov 15th - Only 2 installers showed up and completed the laminate upstairs, except for trim. I was told they would be back on Nov 18th to finish trim and install carpet. Nov 18th - No one showed up or called. Empire Today customer service was not able to contact installers or installation manager to find out why. By then I was fed up and canceled the payment for the carpet. Empire has since re-posted the amount due, (for carpet that never was installed), to my credit card.
SUMMARY. I was told flooring would be installed in 2 days but Empire Today never committed the resources required to accomplish the work. It has been over 2 months and all I have is sub-standard installations, (missing trim), and unsafe conditions, (trip points at each location where old carpet is exposed). Every time Empire told me they would be there, I had to move items, (bookcases, electronics, fragile items and small furniture), out of the way just to have them not show up and move items back. There was one night we had to stay in our camper because there were no accessible bedrooms to sleep in.
It is a waste of time to complain to Empire Today. They stick with an attitude that they have done nothing wrong but will not commit to extra effort to ensure the work is completed in a timely fashion or to make the customer satisfied. NOTE: On a call to Empire Today service center I was told that Empire did not address customer grievances and only kept scheduling work until it was completed. I have attempted mitigation trough my credit card company to no effect and will have to start litigation to resolve this matter. ADVICE. Only use this company for small jobs, (one or two rooms). Be prepared to have to take extra time off from work and move items more than once. Be prepared for installers to not show up when promised and have to reschedule your own personal and work life to accommodate Empire's changing schedule.
We know time is of the essence, and we're sorry to hear that your installation took longer than expected. We'll be in touch with you soon to learn more.
Thank you.
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018
I had Empire Today put down wooden floors and back on tiles in my bedroom, the master bedroom, the hallway, the living room and at the closet. I had a carpet from them too. I got everything matched and the colors are fine. They were professional and on time. Everything was taken care of and good to go.
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018
We had Empire put in a living room 10-12 years ago and we had them here a couple of times but unfortunately, we weren’t able to make a decision then because the sales didn’t seem to amount too much. But as time came up, everything seemed like it was reasonable and the sales was effective for me to make up my mind and do it. Their cost and quality were better than other brands and the fact that they do things quickly made me go with them. Also, the sales person was real congenial and helpful. The installers did a good job installing carpet, underlayment and under padding for about a thousand square feet. They were polite, efficient and expedient so the whole experience was relatively good.
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018
I had hardwood flooring installed by Empire Today throughout the whole house, except in the kitchen and bathroom and I love it. I had a call from them a long time ago, however, they said they didn’t come over to Michigan. Then, I talked to a lady I used to work with and she said her mom had some carpet put down by Empire. She told me they came out here, so I called Empire Today and they were nice. They installers a good job and didn't long. They came at 10:00 in the morning and left around 7:00. They moved my heavy furniture so I didn’t have to worry about that. Then they put everything back except the bed. But what was nice was that they put it up, so I can have somewhere to sleep that night. I’d refer them to anybody.
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018
Empire Today put in a carpet and additional blinds for me, and the quality is nice. I like the color and the thickness of the padding of the carpet and it has been put in nicely. But I’ve been having trouble with the blinds, so I’ll call the store. The representative I spoke with was very professional and he told me to give him a call so he will come back out if I had any trouble. Once he comes and straightens out the blinds, then I’d be satisfied. Other than that, Empire has been nice and courteous, and I’d recommend them to a friend.
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018
Empire Today did my sister's flooring and she recommended them. I've seen hers so we called on the spot, right then and there. I really appreciated Empire Today's work and their promptness. The installation team was great. I have recommended them to several people and I'm thinking about using them again. Their price was high and their advertisement about having half off didn't happen but I’m so happy with the flooring that I overlooked those. So far the quality is good, it's so much easier to keep clean and it looks so much nicer. I love it!
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018
I looked at some of the other stores and nobody had a whole package. Even before they gave me the quote, I was within 1% of the estimate. I wasn’t trying to get the best price. I was trying to get something done that I liked. I've bought from Empire Today before and it was quickly done and they did a good job. Also, they're a reputable company and you get what you pay for. They’ve been very good at honoring their commitments too. The flooring that was installed all over the house got a 50-year warranty and it blends well into the house.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2017
Everything went well and great when I had some carpet and tiles installed by Empire Today. I considered other brands but Empire was cheaper and the quality was good. And I went through with them because I can have them do the tile and carpet all on the same day and I don't have to hire another person who just specializes in tile to come out and deal with that. It made it more convenient to be able to have one person to come out or a group of guys come out do it all in one day and be done.
I like the color and the unique style that they had with the flooring. It looked like wood floor and we chose that because we didn't really see it anywhere else. I already recommended Empire Today to a few other people. Empire can be competitive with pricing and they're definitely more easy to schedule. There's also more flexibility in choices.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2017
We had some wall-to-wall carpeting done through Empire Today. I got three estimates and they were the most affordable and I liked the girl who came out to do an estimate. She was very knowledgeable and very helpful. She got the business basically along with the price. We're selling our house. The old carpeting was not good anymore and it was all dirty. I wanted something cheap but quick that looks good. What I got from Empire is probably nothing I would have necessarily bought if I was just moving in. I'd probably just find a little better quality but it's great and it will probably last fine. I was very happy with it. It looks much better than I even expected.
Plus Empire did what they said and I would absolutely use them again in a situation where I needed something quick and fast and reasonably priced. They are exemplary and the experience was really basically stress-free. The two guys who came were great. They took apart the furniture, they reassembled it. Everything was great and I was very pleasantly surprised.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2017
I like Empire Today's product. And their sales representative was wonderful. He was in tune with his product that he was showing us. And he didn’t do that pressure selling. He kind of sat back, showed us what he had, and then, after the whole process of elimination, he took things away. I had flooring, carpet, and then the tile that was like wood installed in certain rooms in our home. The floors that I had were very old, so I was doing an update. And I love my new flooring. But when the guys that put the flooring down put the grout down on the tiles, they had touched up on some of my white cabinets that I painted off. They could’ve washed it off, but other than that, the guys were really good.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2017
I have purchased from Empire Today before and I had carpets installed by them in my home recently. This time, it was quick and easy to purchase from them. The installers did a good job, vacuumed and cleaned everything up. They're neat and friendly, too. I’m very satisfied and I’d recommend them to friends.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2017
Two years ago, Empire Today did my downstairs floor and recently, they did the upstairs. We had them install wood flooring, with the downstairs being a little lighter than upstairs. We like the floors' colors. Their crew was very pleasant and honest. They were here when they were supposed to be and they cleaned up after themselves. They did a fantastic job and I'm very satisfied. It was definitely an excellent experience.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2017
I had a friend who told me they had used Empire Today. I also used them and they did a very good job. And the carpet I had them install is really pretty and wonderful and I love it.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017
When deciding to get flooring installed I contacted Empire, along with 2 other contractors. The Sales Representative locked me in by stating that Empire is very professional, they have licensed installers, they move your furniture for you, they are quick and efficient, etc. He (John **) said that if I was to go with the independent contractors, they do not guarantee their work/product for any problems/issues after the install, they won't help you move your furniture, etc. With all he sold me on, I said fine, I will go with Empire--mind you they were more than the other two quotes I received, but I wanted to be worried free so I didn't mind paying a little more. Well, this was far from "worry free", I was stressed beyond measures.
They originally was suppose to install on Friday and Saturday (a two day job), but when the installers came, they were complaining that my furniture was excessive (it wasn't), they stated that they are not to move furniture (even though I already did and the contract said they are to anyway), and he said it was suppose to be a one day job, not two. On top of that, the process on how they should be install was left out of the work order and they said they needed more money for that. While trying to get a hold of the Sales Rep (John **) and Empire's Install Manager (Andrew **); who both didn't pick up my calls at this point, the installers packed up everything and walked out of my appointment stating that Andrew ** told them to leave.
By the time Andrew ** and John ** contacted me (not even a phone call but via text messages), the installers were long gone and they both were pointing the fingers at installers. Eventually with me being persistent with wanting an answer, as well as filing a complaint with upper management, Kim (Andrew's manager) was able to get me another appointment for Saturday (since the Customer Service Rep said I had to wait another week), and said they noted the order this time around to say two days install; therefore, Tuesday will be the second day (since Sunday they are closed and Monday is a holiday). Today when the new installers arrived, the first thing I ask them was, "You know this is a two day job right?"
They both look at each other and said, "No one stated that it was to be two day job." Here we go again... On top of that, they said they could not install because my building management didn't allow "large" deliveries on Saturday. Even though the building didn't allow them to bring the product up to start the install, Empire was still at fault because if the first crew didn't walk out with everything, the product would have already been in my apartment to be installed on Saturday with no issues. So here I am, once again, with my place in shambles (with no stove since I had the gas range disconnected) because I prepared it to have flooring install and still no work was going to be done.
I was so fed up at this point, that I called to cancel my order since I was still within my cancellation window--thank God. When I look to do so, the Cancellation Department tried to keep me by offering me $50 discount... $50 really?!? Please, with all the drama they put me through, they needed to give me a larger discount than that! I still went through with cancelling my order, but now have to wait 10 business days to get my money back. This would have been the first time using them, but at this point I wouldn't even recommend them to my enemy.
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Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017
I went with Empire Today based on how quickly they could get the job done. I had a carpet installed upstairs, in all the bedrooms, downstairs, the living room and the dining room. The installers were clean, they worked fast and they did a good job. The carpet was put down well and they installed it very nicely. It looks beautiful. Plus the salesman was great. I’d recommend them to everybody.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017
We looked around and decided on Empire as they had a better deal and they were a little better than other brands. They installed some laminate flooring downstairs and some carpet on the stairs. The contractors came out, went right to work and were very professional. They also showed us the product. We like the laminate flooring as it makes the house look very new and there's less maintenance of running the vacuum. All we got to do is a little quick mop. We hope that we can get a great deal when it's time for us to do the upstairs of our house. Check out the pricing of Empire Today.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017
My grandmother had done some stuff before in my house and she’s the one that mentioned Empire so we had our carpet put in with Empire and they were supposed to do the kitchen floor. The salesman knows the old tile had to come up before the new tiles are to be installed in the kitchen but I don’t know why he didn’t say that they can't do construction. He just quoted the price. The carpet and the kitchen floor were supposed to be done in one time but the installer told us that Empire Today didn’t do constructs. So I feel like they lied to me about the kitchen floor.
Then the installer said he could do the kichen himself without Empire Today involved. I ended up having to pay him separate for the kitchen floor. I wish I had walked around more because later on I noticed different things that were wrong. Everything looks good but the bathroom door doesn’t want to close all the way because they ran the carpet up too far in there. I just noticed stuff later on. I also tried to get the guy to come back on the kitchen floor because of the things I have noticed. I tried to call him back two or three times after that to get a receipt and he never would return my phone calls. Also the floor we had picked out we all really liked better than what they put down.
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Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017
Empire Today did my kitchen and I liked the way they had put in the wooden floor. I’ve already been satisfied with them so I got them to do my living room and both bedrooms' carpet. The installation experience was really good and I’m satisfied again. I like them a lot, and they did a good job and know what they’re doing. The carpet looks nice and the quality is good so far. I wanted something that my great-grandkids could play and enjoy themselves, and that wouldn’t show the dirt. I got a grey carpet with different colors in it and I like it. It’s not too light. The other one is real light, but there’s just me now. I’m going to have my grandson’s bedroom done, and I’ve been telling about Empire to everybody who needs carpet. I already went ahead and paid for my grandson over on the East Side to have his living room. Empire did it and it also looks nice.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017
I had used Empire Today before for wood flooring in my other house and they did a good job so I stayed with them. I had them install carpet in all of our rooms. However, when the installers took the carpet into the rooms, they gouged up the woodwork and I had just finished painting them. They scarred up some walls and woodwork around the doorway, and I had to go back and refinish it. It was not a big deal but it was something I had to redo. Other than that, everything was fine.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017
Empire Today’s cost was the lowest. They installed carpet in a room and on some stairs, and so far, the quality is good. And the carpet is soft, too. However, the installation process wasn’t the best. The installers had to come back twice. Something broke and they were very nice about it but it was a little inconvenient. Still, the cost didn’t change but I had to take off two afternoons from work to be there when the work was supposed to be done in one day.
We're disappointed to hear that you were inconvenienced by a delay in your installation. We thank you for sharing, and we'll further investigate your concerns.
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Reviewed Dec. 29, 2017
I had some carpet installed into my living room and my hallway. I got the carpet from Empire Today because of the color and the product was fine. I only have a problem with the siding that they took off before they put the carpet down. That was not replaced as well as I thought it should be. But everything else is fine. My new flooring met my expectations. They did a good job. They did it within the time period that they said. I would tell my friends to try Empire. Atleast with them I had someone to come out and talk to me and show me the different products.
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2017
I had a carpet in two bedrooms installed by Empire Today and everything went really smoothly. They did a very good job and they put everything back in place. The new flooring is good and I love it.
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2017
I liked Empire Today’s pricing and the quality of their work. They brought out some good examples that I was able to choose from and so I had them install wooden floors for my home. I had a great experience with the reps and the installers. If I have any problems, I know Empire Today will come out and hopefully, with no questions asked. I would definitely recommend them.
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2017
Empire Today installed our carpet. They were running a special, which made me kind of lean in their direction with all things that are factored in. They installed it at the upper level of my home including my stairs leading to it. And for the most part they met my expectation. I experienced two crews coming in to do it because they didn't measure on them enough. There was a gentleman that came by, did the measurements and then when they showed up with the carpet it wasn't enough to do the job. So they had to split it up and they were able to match that with our lot which is very important in carpeting.
The second crew did the installation better than the first crew. I had to make the first crew re-stretch the carpet on my stairs because it was not tight and that is dangerous. Being a military-minded person for 22 years I don't let the details go through the cracks. And then there were a couple of places in the doorway upstairs where it was puffering, not being tight to the point of corner of the doors weren't exposing. That had to go on and be stretched. But overall it was a very good experience. They were very prompt in doing it and courteous.
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2017
Empire Today installed my carpeting. They did it in two separate jobs. We had the flooring done and then they put the carpeting. They did a great job and got it done quickly. We’re very pleased with the outcome. The cost of the flooring is reasonable, too. And I like the color and the style. Most of the flooring works exceptionally and is easy to clean, which is very good if you have animals in your home like cats.
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2017
We worked with Empire Today in the past and had good results. We had an Empire Today linoleum flooring installed in our basement and they did good work. They were on time and they were friendly. It was a good deal and the people were very responsive and good with us.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017
My Gutters that Empire Today installed clogged up. Empire Today said they do not do gutters anymore and they will not honor what they advertise, to clean out for free. Don't do business with them. Not trustworthy.
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Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017
The carpet installed by Empire Today matched my décor and it was the right price, too. And I love it. Empire was able to do the installation quickly. It was awesome and the installers cleaned up everything.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017
I’ve heard that Empire Today was very reasonable, and they were. They were great, and I was very happy. The workers really worked very well with the carpeting that was installed in the living room, up the steps, and the hallway. They had it done within the timeframe. They could have done it within a couple of days, but I needed some more time to be able to remove some furniture and stuff. I had a very good experience and the price was very reasonable.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017
Empire Today installed laminate flooring in our kitchen, hallway, playroom, and living room and we like its style and color. Compared to other brands that we looked at, the cost was higher through Empire but it was a convenient payment plan. The installation was a huge job and the installers did well. But it took them extra days of time for the contractors to get it done because of the manufaturer's fault when the product in the box they sent was wrong. The installers worked the week before Thanksgiving and took them five days to get it done. But considering the mess up made by the manufacturer, it was done in a timely manner. Empire did a great job and they knew their product well.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017
We had carpet installed in our bedrooms. I’d used Empire Today once before and they were the only one that had the color I was looking for that matched the room. I would recommend them to others but they should not accept the first price that Empire will give because Empire's sale price was basically the standard price.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017
I bought some linoleum flooring and carpet from Empire Today. I made a phone call to them and they sent a salesman out to talk to me. I have also talked to some people at Lowe's and gotten some prices from them, and Empire Today beat their prices. He did a good job of telling me about the information about the carpet and the flooring, so that's what made me decide to purchase from them. I really like the look of the products that I have bought. The installation guys were also great. They were very friendly, quiet and very clean. They didn't leave a mess. They went in and they prepped and cleaned the area and pulled all the old flooring up. Then they put the new stuff down. It was very thorough and very quick. I was impressed with the way they did it.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017
Our experience with Empire was very poor. After meeting with our rep, we contacted our rep with additional questions and he did not respond until the day before installation with an excuse, not answers. We were bumped from our installation at 10 am on the scheduled day. We had our house ready which means total disruption and I took a day of vacation to be there. We were rescheduled for eight days later, the day before Thanksgiving. We requested to be the first installation of the day and they said they would try. We believed it would happen. Not hearing anything on the day of installation, we called at 10 am and were told they would be there at 2 pm. The installers were in contact with us at that point and continued to push out installation. The installers finally arrived at 7 pm and left at 12:15 am on Thanksgiving Day. Neither our rep or Empire contacted us to see if we had issues or concerns.
A week after the installation I called Empire. After a one hour wait on hold, I talked to a supervisor who said that the lateness of the installation was on us once we agreed to have them come. This is not the outstanding customer service they tell everyone they have. Within 9 hours, we had a snag in our Berber carpeting. The room had Berber for twenty years prior without a single snag. The carpeting is of inferior quality. One month later, we have a second snag. We requested an inspection and someone came out on Dec 7. He looked at the snag and cut the snag away. I showed him a piece of the previous carpeting. He tugged at it until he was able to pull something up. It was obvious that the previous carpeting was much more durable. The Empire carpeting is only glued to the backing and it is not a strong glue. After the inspection we received no communication.
I called during the day and left a message on 12/21 with Jared who scheduled the inspection. I did not receive a return call. I again called on 12/27 and Jared was able to pull up the report indicating it was completed, just never communicated. The report says the snag was caused by a pet and therefore nothing will be done. The materials are inferior. Twenty plus years of Berber with zero snags. One month with Empire carpet and two snags. Inferior carpet. We talked with several Empire representatives and the general attitude was they will not do anything to make things right.
At one point I was told they could cancel the contract and not come at all just because it suits them. At this time of year, we would not have been able to get another contractor in before Christmas. If less than one star were an option, we would give them that. I could say much more about the inconvenience caused by Empire and the lack of responsiveness and communication. I do not recommend Empire. Pay a little more and get quality service and carpeting.
This is not the experience that we expect from our customers, and we apologize for your experience. We'll be in touch with you shortly to learn more.
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Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017
The Empire salesman was comprehensive. We had carpet installed in our bedroom and I like its color. There was a time factor involved in choosing Empire's product over others and I wanted to get the job done. And I didn’t want to go through the process of having to see other contractors. I could have gotten a cheaper price, but all in all, it worked out okay and it was a positive experience.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017
Empire Today had the best deal so I had them install a hardwood floor in the family and dining rooms. The installation went well but the transitional features are too big and I almost tripped over them the other day. The installer only had one piece and didn't consider using larger or smaller ones. There was also a floating issue. They could get the float down the exact of what it would be. Nonetheless, I'm pleased with their product and everything looks really nice. I would recommend them.
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