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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 Oct. 9, 2017
I had hardwood floor from Empire Today, as well as vinyl put in my bathroom. I have purchased from them before and I went with them again because they've done an excellent job. Installation was great and the quality of the flooring is excellent. When I do my bedroom floor I will surely go back to them.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017
My husband and I talked about trying to redo the entire house ourselves, but we didn't have time. We saw the advertisement on TV and figured we'd give Empire Today a call and see. My mother-in-law had Alzheimer’s and dementia and I had a lot of accidents on the floor that I needed to clean up. I needed something that I could mop and scrub up and we had Empire Today put the vinyl plank floor down. The guys that came out were really nice but the price was so high that I had to cancel. They asked how much I'd be able to do it and I gave them a price of $5,000.
After talking with a district manager, they counter offered with $6,000 and since they went down that much, I took it. They did the flooring and they were awesome. Empire Today was very pleasant and easy to work with. However, I have six spots on the floor that need to be repaired. My husband and I were fitting in my mother-in-law's place and my foot kept catching on something right in front of the closet. Also, the corner of the floor has lifted and it looks like the seam is lifting in another spot by the kitchen cabinets.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2017
Empire Today installed my carpet. They moved all the furniture and put them back, and they were able to get the carpet installed the next day. Their cost and quality are good and I liked the fact that they completed it right away.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2017
Empire Today installed carpet in my living room and dining room. I'd rather have had the hardwood better but I couldn't get it because they said my concrete would need to be treated. Yet I like the carpet as well as everybody. I'm real satisfied.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2017
Empire Today did my carpet in the entire house. I was in a hurry and they’re the first brand that came to my head so I called them. And they did a really good job. The guys who installed it were wonderful. And the sales person, the lady who came out, was really knowledgeable. In fact, I moved here from another area and this is one of the smoothest things we’ve done so far in the house. It was a very good experience. I would recommend them.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2017
I've used Empire Today a couple of times and they were great. I had carpet installed by Empire before and they were fine so I used them again. They recently installed a carpet in one of my condos. They gave me a pretty high price for this installation, but I told them what I paid the first time and they matched the price. It was good overall.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2017
Empire Today had put carpet in our home. We also had them put a carpet and a new floor in my mom's bathroom. I like how it's laid and keeping up. They did a very good job and we had a good experience.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2017
After a referral I contacted Empire Flooring online and scheduled an appointment to purchase carpet for my home which was being update from a rental for sale. Premium Flooring, LLC A Proud Partner Of Empire Today Flooring came to my home and sold me carpeting even matching a price I had received from a competitor. I purchased paid the deposit and scheduled an Installation for October 3, 2017. On September 28, I received a confirmation call for the October 3, 2017 install, and I told the scheduling department that day needed to be reschedule because the tenants were not completely moved out. She told me that she only a date after October 15, 2017. I told I really needed something sooner. She said she would check and get back to me. I starting receiving emails (4) confirming my install. Each time I call and told them that I had tried to reschedule and the house would not be available that day.
I was always promised a callback that never ever came. As a last resort I called the salesman Steven ** on October 5, 2017 and related to him what I was going through and ask if he could intervene and help me get a date. He said he would call scheduling and see if they could schedule me and someone would call me back. Today October 6, 2017 I received a call and was given an install date of October 25, 2017. That's a whole month from the purchase date. Meanwhile I am waiting to list my house for sale and they are totally unresponsive.
Had I known how awful they were and their terrible customer service I would have never have done business with them. I read good reviews on them and I guess if no change had been required maybe all would have gone well, maybe. Unfortunately, I can't predict the behavior of others so things sometimes don't happen as planned and adjustment needed to be made, but they just couldn't deal with it in a professional and timely manner. Therefore, if you are planning to do business with Empire Flooring please beware that the headaches and delays may not be worth the couple of dollars you might save.
We understand your frustration and sincerely regret that that this was your experience. We appreciate you making us aware of this matter, and we'll be investigating this matter further.
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Reviewed Oct. 7, 2017
I had seen Empire's work somewhere else and I thought it was good so I had them install my carpet and laminate flooring. I like the softness of the carpet and their entire work met my expectations but I was was very disappointed with them. They're late and when they came out, they got the carpet in but for the wood floor, they weren't able to do it for another week after that. So then when they came out to do the flooring, the first set of guys that came out said they couldn't do it. Then we had to put it off for another day.
When they came out the second time to do it, the guy just walked into the house and said he couldn't put the floor in. The floor wasn't level enough to do the laminate and he had to put a subfloor. So they left my house, went to Home Depot, and bought wood to put in a subfloor and they charged me $1800. I went online and I looked to see how much that would cost, and it was $13 a piece. He bought 12 of them. Why it cost me $1800 to put a floor in, I cannot even handle it. I would not recommend Empire Today.
We know that this is an inconvenience for you, and we’re sorry to hear that. We'll be further investigating your concerns.
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Reviewed Oct. 7, 2017
I had Empire Today redo the basement with luxury flooring tiles. I looked around for other brands, but I've used Empire Today before and I used them this time too and it worked out well. They had newer style and I liked the color as well as the way it fit together into like one of the flooding floors. Our basement's not exactly flat, but it blended in quite reasonably without anything popping up. The product was good and I'm very satisfied with the way everyone was involved. They handled it and I appreciated their help. It was an excellent experience.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2017
I had carpet installed by Empire Today in one room and it was easy. They have always been able to meet my schedule, so I would rate the overall experience as excellent. The cost was reasonable too.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2017
I went with Empire Today for carpet installation in the whole house because they were more reasonable and they gave me what I wanted. When the guy came in, he did a quick assessment of the house and was very professional. They did a great job fast. I like the carpet's feel and comfort, and it's really thick.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2017
It's been three and a half months since Empire Today installed some carpeting for my home in the dining room, living room, and the master bedroom. I also looked at other companies, but they didn't have the color that I liked. The carpet is comfortable and easy-to-clean. It's got padding and the stain guard on it. It's good so far.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2017
This was my first time using Empire Today. The whole process was quick and easy from the person who came to our house and helped us pick out our carpet and scheduled the installation date to the installers and the warranty department. Empire Today truly stands behind their commitment to their client. They go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction. I plan to use Empire Today for my next install.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2017
Empire Today was a recommendation from a good friend. They did the carpeting in the bedroom and everything was positive from the very beginning - from the woman who did the sample showing to the workman. They were very efficient and pleasant. We like the carpet a lot, too. People who come in and go through the bedroom say, “Oh, this is so nice and so soft.”
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2017
They were having a sale when I called them, but not on vinyl flooring, which is what I had them install. It went fine, although the guys who came, I asked them to put the furniture into the dining room and they didn’t do it. And they quickly put my table into the pantry and it’s a tiled table and I didn’t realize until afterwards that they cracked it. So, I wasn’t very happy about that either. Then, instead of the flooring that I picked out, they put another flooring down. I didn’t notice it until it was already down. I told them about it and the person who came and showed it to me told me to go to the people who mediate such complaints. But I decided that I wouldn’t do that because I wasn’t unhappy with the floor that they put down. I called and complained and I told them already that it wasn’t the pattern that I picked out.
The person who came to show me the samples was quite nice, and I talked to him later and he said that what I had chosen was the information that he gave them. And he was quite nice about it and I liked him. They put it down quite nicely, and the guys who came did a good job. The colors were right, but the pattern was not the same. I wouldn’t recommend them to anyone else because I don’t think that would be very nice to happen.
We're disappointed to hear that this was your experience, and we'll be in touch with you soon to learn more.
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Reviewed Oct. 6, 2017
I always go to Empire Today. They did a good job installing the carpeting for my family room and it's quick and nice. It has also met my expectations. The only problem I had was that they scraped my wall I just painted and I had to repaint it. Still I recommended three people and they had it done after me.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2017
I have exclusively used Empire Today over the last 10 years. I had a rug and vinyl click flooring installed and everything has met my expectations. The installers were fantastic like they've always been and they have always been on time too. When they told me they were going to arrive at 9:00, they arrived at 9:00. However, I got dropped twice when I was scheduling. And each time, I had to take a day off of work at my job that pays the bills. On the second time, I didn't get a phone call until 3:00 that afternoon that nobody was going to make it. I lost three days from work. I expected to give them one but I lost two extra days and I should be compensated for that.
Apparently their scheduling process sounds like it's totally out of control. They have no idea of what they're doing anymore. I learned this also from the installers who told me, "Yeah, everything is in chaos." The problem is with the scheduling the contract between Empire and me as a customer. They gave me expectations that I have to meet for them to do the job. I fulfilled those obligations but they didn't. And that cost me $600 out of my pocket because of Empire's inability to perform up to their end of the contract.
I let them know that and when I last talked to the guy in Seattle, I said I wanted to talk to somebody higher than him. And then I got a call two weeks later from somebody who works for Empire, I explained the situation to him and he said, "I'll make note of that but you have to understand you're probably not gonna get a phone call from anybody because nobody cares." It's been over a month and I have never been contacted by a higher level manager to resolve my problems. I don't know what has gone wrong with the company.
Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're disappointed to hear that this was your experience. We'll be in touch with you soon to further address your concerns.
Thank you.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2017
Empire Today installed carpet in the living room and laminated floor in the kitchen. And the job was done quickly. I love the color and that they were able to come out the next day, unlike with Smart Carpet that I had to wait for weeks before they could do the job. I also love the guys who came out and put it in. But I didn't like the rep at all. I paid pretty bucks for the Wynn’s Coating in my kitchen that I didn’t want it damaged but the rep didn’t tell me that they'd have to rip all the molding that was done to get that flooring. Also, she didn't even tell me that I needed a separate floor put down because the house was basically brand new. She could've told me and it would've been paid for an extra money. They got here first thing in the morning and the rep didn’t leave until about 6:00 at night.
The installers are coming back next week since the laminate was bulking which I was not happy about given what I paid for it. Other than that, the Empire Today carpet is more cushiony compared to the Smart Carpet that I have, and the loops are so small that my new dog likes to pull it up and down. Also, I clean a lot easier now with the carpets in the kitchen and the living room floors.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2017
Empire Today installed some carpet in our home. We checked other brands prior the purchase and we found Empire’s flooring to be better. We were very satisfied with the carpet and Empire.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2017
Empire Today installed a carpet in our bedroom and a vinyl wood flooring in the hallway. It was something that we wanted and it had a high quality and it was also easy to clean. Plus, we had our kitchen and our computer room done with tile and our family room done with carpet. They got different grades and we were satisfied with the workmanship and the quality of their product. We had other carpets years ago and they were supposed to be of good quality, but they never held up. Also, the people who do the work for Empire were professionals and not fly-by-night. If we were to have another room where we will put a carpet in, we would get Empire again.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2017
I had stain-resistance carpeting done at home by Empire Today. They had a sale on then, and I had a couple of good references about them so I went with this company. Our carpet also had a lot of good followups if you needed them. Our salesperson was really good, and we had a good experience with her. They did a good job and were very thorough. I was very happy.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2017
We got the luxury vinyl plank from Empire through the whole house. I like the color, the durability of the waterproof and scratch proof feature. It’s just something that we don't have to worry about in the long run. But it took five times for them to come out to fix it, so I had a big deal with that. When they first installed it, the guys were supposed to be here two days and they tried to get it done in a day. So we had to sit outside until nine o'clock at night because they were still here working. My understanding was that they're supposed to be done before 6:00. The whole house was torn apart and I had to put everything back together. We have a little boy, so I had to get his room put back together. Late at night, he was sleeping in the car. We weren't planning on them doing the whole house, so I moved certain stuff out of certain rooms that they were going to do first.
Also, I noticed that they left something under the floor of our bedroom. It was a hump in two spots, so I told them to get that corrected. They came out and I wasn't home, my wife was. They told her that there was nothing under the floor. We had hardwood floors under this floor, so the floor is perfectly smooth before. But they left, so I called them back. They came back and I wasn't here again. My mother-in-law was here, but I've marked it with tape where the spots were. So they took them up and then they cut the locking mechanisms off of the planks, and they glued it into place and it was raised up and there was glue all over the floor when I got home.
That one won't work, so I called them back again, and they came back out again. I was here that day. I asked them if they got it right and they said yes but to not move the furniture. He had the furniture conveniently over what he fixed, so I couldn't see it. The next day, I moved the furniture, same crap. So I called them again and told them I want to talk to the district manager. I missed work two times from this crap. A guy was supposed to come out on a Tuesday to look at it, so I took off work but he never showed up. He missed my job and went to another job on accident. I called and finally got it with somebody and then they said that they would be here first thing the next day.
Then, they came back out and the guy looked at it and left, so I was confused. This is not an old floor. It's a new floor and I wanted it done like it's reasonably supposed to be done. I then had to wait another week for them to come back out to fix it. The guy told me on the phone that he’ll glue it back down. So, I said no and that if they glue it back down, I'm going to call them back. They can either do it like I told them to or I'm just going to have to call again and get somebody to come and fix it. So he took the floor up like I told him and fixed it right. I was disappointed that I even dealt with Empire and have them to go through all that. Also, nobody called me back to try to reimburse for some of the time lost. I bought $5,400 worth of flooring from them, so I expected a little bit more customer service. They were in such a hurry that they messed it up.
We never want our customers to feel this way, and we'll be further investigating your concerns.
Thank you.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2017
We had Empire Today install some carpet and vinyl flooring. We went with them considering the price and how long it would take them to put it in versus the other guys. It seemed like Empire wanted the business more. The flooring was for a rental and our daughter is renting it from us. So, we wanted something that was durable but still looked really good. We are really happy with the product. They were efficient and professional. The experience was great. Also, they are coming out and doing a quote for my regular house now.
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2017
Job began on 9/20; it is now 10/4 and my hallway still has not been completed. I've called customer service repeatedly to no avail. I even had an appointment to complete the work on 10/2 and nobody showed up!
We dislike delays as much as you do, and are disappointed to hear that your installation is not finished. We'll be in contact with you shortly to discuss this further.
Thank you.
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2017
We got our floors about a month ago and I am so disgusted. I don't normally post too many negative reviews, but we have been getting the runaround with this company for as long as we have had the floors. We had two segments done. Laminate throughout the house and tile in the bathroom. It took almost a month to get the crew out here to do the tile, but in the end it looks awesome. The problem is with the laminate. The crew took a four day job and turned it into a 2 1/2 week job. They were so far behind schedule that they slammed the last part of the floor in and now the strip are all rising at the seams. We understand the idea of a floating floor, but the floor is so bad that when you walk on it EVERY step is a horrible squeaking noise and pinches the bottom of your feet. The raised spots are so obvious that people have commented upon entering our house for the first time.
We called Empire and asked for a different person to come out and check it and they sent the guy who did it. Of course he said there was nothing wrong, but it was our fault. We have spoken to so many reps at Empire and they just keep saying someone will call in 24 hours, but no one calls. We spent $12000+ on our new floors and they are terrible and Empire doesn't seem to give a crap. On the plus side, our salesman, Brandon, was awesome. He answered all our questions and made us believe we had made the right decision. Too bad Empire doesn't respect or stand behind their sales team.
We're disappointed to know that you are not satisfied with your laminate installation. We'll be following up with you soon to discuss next steps.
Thank you for your patience.
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2017
The Empire Today salesman was fair on the different levels of quality that you could pick and the price you pay for those things. I thought the quality was good and that the half price was really hard to beat. We had two products installed by Empire Today, hardwoods in our living room and the carpets in the family room and the upstairs bedroom. It took them a really long time to do the carpeting with two guys. It was a nine-hour workday but they did really good.
We already had some hardwoods in some of the downstairs rooms and the new stuff matched up almost perfectly. You can’t really tell that it’s been installed two different times. I was also really pleased with the guarantee that they offered on the carpet. Plus, it had features like the stain resistance and the child-proofing for allergies. We live in a family home with lots of bedrooms and we're going to sell it to a family with kids probably so I thought that was a really good feature. Empire Today was great to work with and I got good value for my money. I have already told everybody I knew about them and once I brought it up, other people started saying they used Empire and liked it too.
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2017
This is my first time ever leaving a review on any business. I am completely disappointed in Empire's professionalism and am appalled at their bait and switch tactics. When we ordered carpet we were shown multiple styles and "qualities" of carpet. We decided on the best quality of carpet from the samples we were shown. When the installers showed up (a day late mind you) you are required to sign off on the carpet in the truck before they install it. Fortunately we made the salesman leave us the sample carpet board when we agreed to purchase. To our surprise the carpet they were going to install was the right color but was absolutely a lesser grade/thickness of carpet. We then spent the next hour trying to speak to anyone from Empire Carpet which was a complete runaround.
Finally we spoke to a rude woman who proceeded to tell me we were wrong and basically didn't know what we were talking about (even though she was there to see the two carpets). We proceeded to cancel our order and then went to three different carpet stores and showed them the two samples and they all agreed that they two carpets were absolutely different grades of carpet. Then to add insult to injury we went to Lowe's and found almost the exact same carpet (different name) and it was $2,000+ cheaper and included a much better padding than what Empire was going to install. Buyer Beware... bait and switch.
We understand that this has been a frustrating experience for you and we'll be in touch with you shortly to discuss your experience.
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Reviewed Oct. 4, 2017
We went to Lowe’s and the sales rep didn’t act like she was interested waiting on us, so we just got mad and left. I previously used Empire Today and it was great. They moved out the furniture and they put it back. They had done a good job. Recently, I had them install carpeting in the living room and the dining room. The girl come and measured the rug. I picked out the one that I thought was right and then when I got it it seemed like it was really light. I thought it had a yellow in it, but it didn't. But it’s my fault. I should’ve checked it when they brought it in, but I didn’t. I would have liked the darker color, but that’s fine.
However, there's something wrong with what they did and I don’t know what it is. It looks fine up against the wall, but right as you go in my doorway into the bedrooms, it's got that wrinkle in it. I called them and they come out and got the wrinkle out. They had to cut some of the rug off because it didn’t fit. They said they didn’t leave too much rug on to go up under the base floor and it looked real good when they got it done, but now the wrinkle is coming back in again. I can't have that wrinkle in the rug because he’s disabled and so am I. But they made good on the rug. They were very nice and tried to do everything right.
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2017
I am a repeat Empire Today customer. My first time was fabulous so I thought I would try them again. This time around, I had carpet installed in my bedroom and my game room downstairs. I paid them when they were done. When I walked in my bedroom, I saw that all the carpet around my radiator was standing up and was not cut properly, and there were spaces in between. The carpet itself is nice, but its installation was not. The younger installer was who did my bedroom. He tried, but I don’t think he was experienced enough to do the radiators. But, the older gentleman who came seemed to know what he was doing and I liked him.
I then called Empire Today and they called me four times and set up an appointment. Three times, they called and canceled and on the fourth time, they didn’t even show up. They didn’t give me the courtesy of a phone call either. I'll pay someone else to come in and fix the bedroom. I don’t want to deal with Empire Today anymore. I'm disappointed and I will never recommend them again.
We understand that this has been a frustrating experience for you, and we sincerely regret the inconvenience of a missed service appointment. We'll be in contact with you soon to start working towards a resolution.
Thank you.
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2017
We had little floor issues and I had Empire Today installed a carpet and LBT flooring for us. I really liked the excellent customer service of everyone at Empire which I can’t find these days. Anybody I dealt with was just outstanding and they worked it out well. We’re very happy with the flooring’s quality. Everything was very satisfying to me and I’ll definitely do business again.
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2017
We looked at a lot of other brands and Empire Today's package deal seemed like a good value. Our saleslady was really nice so we looked at all her samples, talked it over, thought it was a good deal, and went with it. We got our contract immediately but it took a long time for us to complete the installation. She contacted us again to redo the contract because it has expired. We got the flooring, carpet and linoleum. We had the engineered hardwood installed in two rooms, and they did a good job. I like all the features of the flooring. It seems sturdy that it'll probably last for a long time. The color is also pretty. It's really hard to clean though, but I like the hardwood.
The last portion of our order was the carpeting and I'm so not happy about that. I called our saleslady and she told us to call the 1-800 Empire line. We had to move everything that we can move and we're old people so it was hard to do so. We have this enormous bed and I didn’t know how to take it apart. I figured they could move it. We did everything that we could do. However, the installers told my husband they were not going to put the carpet in our bedroom because of a headboard with two cupboards on each side and it is huge. We were here and we could’ve helped them move it. My husband asked them to install the carpet and they said that they will put the carpet and cut around the cupboards.
So my husband knew about and he was afraid to tell me. I found what they did when I was cleaning after they left. I can see it when I vacuum. If they only moved the furniture even a few feet and then piece the carpet together and put it back, it would have been better than what they did. There were also cut marks all around these cupboards. It's the worst. Now when I get a new headboard, I have these two holes in the carpet that are about at least three feet by two and a half feet, two of them on each side of where the only place the bed can go. They left us with a piece of carpet that will not fill these holes so I'm pissed. I emailed our saleslady and she said to call it in.
When we get a new furniture or sell our house and move, I have to buy a new carpet for that room and it won't match the other carpet. It would be the worst thing. They didn’t even know they did that. For that reason, I won't ever buy anything from Empire Today again. I didn’t know about it or I wouldn't have signed off on their paper. I gave them good marks. They did a fine job of the installation in our living room. We have about 14 steps and they did those perfectly. Then our bedroom is fine except for that part, which totally ruined it.
This is not the experience we expect for our customers, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We will be in touch with you shortly to further discuss this matter.
Thank you.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2017
I had Empire Today install new flooring in my upstairs apartment. Two rooms with carpet, and two rooms with laminate. Unfortunately it is company policy that you pay before work is started. The laminate installers did not have enough material to finish job, and will have to return. I have scheduled for the job to be finished 4 times, and the installers have failed to show up all 4 times. I've spoken to two different managers, who are very apologetic and seem sincere, yet the job is still not finished. My wife or myself have missed 4 days of work so we could be here when installers come to work. Even with supposed 1/2 price deals, this job has become immensely expensive because of lost work. Please shop around and find a reputable company that will let you pay after work is complete and you are satisfied.
We dislike delays just as much as you do, and regret to hear that you were inconvenienced by this matter. We'll be in contact with you shortly to further address your concerns.
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Reviewed Oct. 3, 2017
I am a repeat customer with Empire however in the past I was classified as a consumer and only paid a deposit for the carpet with a balance due when it was installed. This time I used them for my rental property where I am classified as a commercial customer and was required to pay them 100% in full at the time of order. Since I paid 100% upfront they have no sense of urgency to install the carpet and I have been waiting for over a month now to get the carpet installed and they have a ton of reasons why they are not able to install from the scheduling was inaccurate in their computer to the carpet did not show up on their truck and so on. I have tried to call the main office several times and no one there will answer the phone or call me back, I only reach subcontracted call center employees that have nothing to do with the company directly.
I find their business ethics to be lacking and their customer service to be horrible. I am going to Home Depot and using them for my carpet purchase and installation and it is far more smooth of a process than Empire. This is my last time I will ever use or recommend Empire for anything. They are clearly a bunch of shysters that only employ subcontractors for everything that they do and as such there is no accountability for what they do.
We Thank you for being a repeat and loyal customer, and sincerely apologize for the delay in your installation. We understand that this has been a frustrating experience for you, and your installation has since been rescheduled. We'll continue to follow up with you until your installation is completed.
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Reviewed Oct. 3, 2017
Empire Today was offering half off but then when they got here, I found out that the half-off only applied to their cheap, junky stuff. If we wanted the good quality product, we would have to pay full price, and that really angered me. The sales rep gave me a quote of $4500 and I said it was way too much and because I said no, he cut the price in half so we had the half deal in the end. I had rugs and the padding for two bedrooms and four big rooms, and it is beautiful. The contractors were efficient and did a good job. The one thing I didn't understand though is how to get the warranty.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2017
Empire Today installed laminate flooring throughout the upstairs hallway and the entire lower level, except the bathroom. The style of it was nice and the color was to our liking. We’ve had previous experience with them and many other purchases, so we decided to go with them. It’s been convenient and they’ve got great pricing. But I’m having an issue with the flooring right now, there’s likely a defect in it. I’ve spoken to Empire and we’re dealing with that. I’m not sure I would continue to do business with them because of this issue.
Thanks for making is aware of this matter. We'll be further investigating your concerns.
Thank you.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2017
We liked that Empire Today does financing for a year without interest, so we used them initially when we had our house. They did good work for us, so we continued to use them. Recently, we had them install laminate flooring. We called the sales reps and had them come out, and we liked the price and what we saw. Compared to other brands, the cost was excellent. We had empire go ahead with the installation and we were very happy with it. The quality of the product that we got was good and we liked it. We will recommend Empire and use them again.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2017
I had Empire Today installed some carpeting in our living room and the stairwells. I went to one other place and in terms of the cost in relation to quality, Empire was a much better deal. The carpet’s color was good and it was similar to what we looked at the other place but the quality was a little better too with Empire. The guy who came out and the installers did a great job. It was a very easy and affordable experience.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2017
Empire Today installed the carpet in the living room and some laminate flooring in the kitchen and dining room area. I've used them before and I like the quality of their work. However, I have a couple of small dogs and one of them peed in one place on the floor. My wife was away and I didn’t catch it. It sat there for a day or two before I figured it out and when I found it, the laminate flooring where the spot was had already curled up at the very top of the design.
When I called Empire about it, they said urine would ruin the flooring and no flooring would put up to that. But if I had known that, I wouldn’t put it in the bathroom and I wouldn't even buy it. I could have gone with a real wood or a real tile. It was so sad and too bad but if I want them to fix it, they would charge me for it. That was their attitude. Their rep was also very businesslike on the phone and said they didn’t do that. Not a lot of them would stand down for that and that's the one thing I wasn’t impressed with. So, I just threw their carpet underneath the dining room table. On the other hand, their installation guys were fine.
We're disappointed to hear that you remain unsatisfied. We'll further review your product concerns, and search for other possible solutions. We'll be in touch with you soon.
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Reviewed Oct. 2, 2017
I had Empire Today install carpets and carpet pads in my bedroom and bedroom closet. At first, I went to Carpet Giant, but I thought they were high. I then called Empire, and they came and did a bigger section of the house. Then, I had them come back and do another bedroom and the master bedroom closet. They took half an hour to finish. Finally, I had them come to do the carpet in the last bedroom, which didn't go as well as the first two.
They called at 8:05 and said they'd be here in the next hour and a half to two hours. However, they showed up at 10:25. One of them gets out and decides to sit there in the street to smoke and talk on his phone. Then they come in here and said they can't do it because of the safe. I talked to the salesman and got the safe under control. I moved it to one side of the room using PVC. I jacked it up on PVC and cut the carpet pad out and had the safe against the wall to where they could lay carpet up to the safe. I could then roll it on PVC to the side of the room with carpet.
They came in and started, but then had an issue with the seam at the hall door to the bedroom. I then moved the safe to the other side of the carpet. Then, they finished the other quarter of the room where the safe was. When they were doing the bedroom closet, they lifted the paper out to seam, however, when they started stretching the carpet, they didn't lift the paper out to the wall enough and pulled the seam apart at the closet's door. They had to rip it up and move the carpet over. Luckily, they hadn't cut it to the wall on the other side and there was enough to pull it back and still cover. Prior to that, I went outside to smoke and they told me they used some of my old pad because they didn't have enough pad. I told them I called to get a new carpet and new pad. I'm not supposed to be using an old padding. The installer told me that he didn't know they didn't get enough and they blame it on me calling the salesman.
I didn't pay them to have my old stuff used, and it's supposed to be pet-resistant padding. They then found several pieces to put in the closet. After they pieced the pad together, they pulled it up and redid the joint of the doorway. It was fine after that. Then when the time came to pay, I gave them my credit card, but they didn't know how to process it. So they called somebody and eventually managed to get it through. It was a screwed up mess. The first two jobs were fine, but I wouldn't recommend them after the third one.
We're disappointed to hear about your experience, and are having trouble locating your most recent order. Please email your account information to customersupport@empire-today.com, and mention Consumer Affairs in the subject line so we may further assist you.
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Reviewed Oct. 2, 2017
Empire Today installed some stuff in my house before. I needed to put new carpet in our bedroom so I had them install it. My wife wanted the color and the carpet was fine. They did what they were supposed to do.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2017
Empire was recommended to us and they had the ability to do the installation the next day so we have them put in a carpet for us. Their sales rep was great and made us feel very comfortable and confident in our purchase. Their installers were kind and on time. They removed the carpet and installed a new one. They were here all day and worked really hard. We’re very happy with the flooring’s overall quality. And in terms of the cost in relation to its quality, it was right on the line and we felt that we were getting a good deal.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2017
I had my bedroom installed with hardwood floor. It's everything that I expected it to be and I'm very happy with it. The people who did the installation were very meticulous and did a really workmanlike job. It looks great and they made sure that everything was just perfect. However, I have a billing issue with them. I was double billed. I talked to customer service, they had me talk to Synchrony Bank. Synchrony told me to talk to customer service. I went back and forth a couple of times. Customer service said they couldn't help me and it was a Synchrony issue. Synchrony Bank finally said, "It's an Empire issue. If they don't get it resolved by the next billing, you can refute the bill." It's pretty clear that I was billed twice, it's on the statement and I'm assuming that Empire did the billing. So I paid my bill. I'm waiting to get the next bill to see if anything has been corrected. They have got to get this squared out. It's just crazy.
We're sorry to hear that you're unsatisfied, and sincerely regret the inconvenience. We've located your account, and we'll be in contact with you soon.
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Reviewed Oct. 2, 2017
I had Empire Today install linoleum that looks like wood in the bedroom. It looks very nice and I like it. The guys who installed it were able to do it in one day. I was very happy with the job.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2017
I recently had Empire Today install carpeting in three rooms. I had used them before and they stuck out in my mind, and my previous purchase was delivered the next day. The salesperson who came was very professional and nice. This time, though, there was a two-week delay because the carpet had to be ordered and it wasn't delivered until August 1st. But I’m used to things happening. The delay didn’t bother me at first because I had to clear three rooms of things that would interfere with the installers putting the carpet down. The installers would move the furniture pieces, but everything on them needed to be boxed up. So, Empire gave me time to send their people over here to box things up and get them out of the way. They were nice and did a good job of moving the furniture. But after that was done, the carpet wasn't delivered till after another week or so. I’ll be 87 next month, so I’m used to things happening.
After the installation, I noticed in my bedroom that the stick where things were hung onto was out in the open and could be seen, while in the computer room everything was tucked out of sight. About a week after the carpeting was installed, my daughter came by. She's my go-to person for my computer and takes care of technical things for me. She found that the cords were tangled up together behind the computer stand. It took her about 10 minutes to get them untangled, then she said that the installers had cut out the wire to my speaker. So now I have a desktop computer with no sound. I had signed up for Spanish lessons and I had to hear the sound, but I couldn't.
I had the card of one of the two guys that installed the carpeting but I couldn’t find it. But I told somebody at Empire informally about what had happened. My old monitor has been out for some time and my daughter picked up a new one for me at Costco and brought it home. She found out that the new monitor had no sound and needed a stereo speaker. I called Empire and reported the issue to them. So, they're acting on it and they’ll be sending a contractor out here next week, between 9 and 12, to look and see what happened, and to check the speaker and the cords. It’s not a big issue, though, and Empire can just replace my speaker with any kind of speaker so I can hear the sound.
Nevertheless, I like the new carpet that I got and its color. The carpet is fine and I'm satisfied with it, although I can’t sit and roll my walker on it as easily as I used to with my old carpet. I also got a better grade of padding this time, which is new and cleans fine. I had a good experience with Empire Today and they made it nice and neat in the den, but I wish they had done that in my bedroom as well.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2017
I recently had the hardwood flooring installed by Empire Today in our home. I had wanted to do that for a while and it was a good time to do it then. I've used their flooring in the past and I liked the way that they handled people and respected the customer. The salesperson that I spoke with was good. The flooring has been installed in our home and everything has worked out well. We had some problems with some of the items showing up on time, but the installation of the flooring came out to be as well as I could expect it.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2017
We trusted Empire Today. They were better and less expensive than other companies and we liked the people that we talked to. I got them to do carpeting and flooring done in my kitchen, bedrooms, and bathrooms. I liked the vinyl flooring designs and their carpet is definitely better than the other companies. The products I got has gone beyond my expectations. Empire Today did an excellent job.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2017
I had carpet done by Empire in my home and I like the quality of the material of the product. It has a soft material and it met my expectations. I like the price too. The quality of work done was great and if I had to do it all over again, I’d do it again.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2017
I liked that I could finance my purchase from Empire Today because I didn't have the actual amount on hand to pay for it. My salesperson was excellent. He explained everything that I needed to know to me. They installed carpeting in the upstairs area and the stairs, and though the people who installed the carpet didn't speak much English, everything was pretty good. I'm very satisfied. I like the color and the quality of the carpet. I just need them to come back because the downstairs area where the last stair is, it looks a little tacky and it's coming up. It's the same issue upstairs where they had to make the carpet of the stairs meet the upstairs area.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2017
Aside from TV commercials, one of my neighbors recently got a new carpet and suggested I should consider Empire Today. It was highly recommended that she had a good deal on the cost. Also, our first choice is always an American company before a foreign one. I'm satisfied with all the products that I got. The laminated wood flooring is beautiful. I switched up my carpet which I had in the living room and dining room. The flooring makes my room look like it's flowing better, bigger and beautiful. The wood looks like real wood but it isn't. We also had tile put in the kitchen and we had carpet put in in the family room and the stairwell going upstairs.
The last service was the carpet and there was a miscommunication because the contractor did not show up on the day that they said that they were going to. We weren't happy with that because we had taken off work and lost money for doing it. We didn't like what they told us why they didn't show up. It didn't sound right for myself and my husband so we complained about it. They came that week but still, we had to take off another day because they didn't show up.
I had to keep calling their office to find out what was going on and where they were. And then to be told at the end that the contractors for carpeting didn't show up that day didn't sound correct. I realized Empire has been around for years even when I was a little girl. They have a good reputation but they will have to back it up. They have to be able to get the odds and cross the things with their communication in their business office and the billing. They haven't straightened out my bills. They promised me adjustment on it and they haven't. We've gotten two bills and we have not seen the discount show up. Their product was still better and people would want to recommend them, but I'm not going to recommend them to anyone until they have satisfied my complaint.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and are disappointed to hear that you have not received your refund credit. We'll investigate this further, and we'll be in contact with you soon.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2017
They offered next day installation and I scheduled it 2 weeks out. They confirmed installation the day prior to installation and I arranged for all small objects and other items to be removed from 2 bedrooms. At 7:01 am on morning of installation they called to inform me material was out of stock and to reschedule. This was unacceptable and I ask for refund of 10% down payment and cancelled installation. They have not called or contacted me. I am 78 years old and this has created a hardship on me, all I want is my down payment refunded. I have had other expenses but I consider those a learning experience. Perhaps the $340.00 down payment is part of the learning experience but that is pricey considering I live on a fixed income. They wanted balance paid prior to installation so I am fortunate it didn't cost me $3,500.
We apologize for your experience, and understand that your order was cancelled. Your refund check was mailed on 10/3/17. For future questions and/or concerns please contact us at customersupport@empire-today.com.
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Reviewed Sept. 29, 2017
Empire Today installed carpet throughout the house and linoleum on one spot in the kitchen. The installation team was courteous, did what they're supposed to do and cleaned up after themselves. I'm satisfied with the carpet although we were a bit late on the carpet being installed. They said that they had to order the carpet and them not being able to put in the day they were supposed to, that can happen anywhere. They very much met our expectations and I would definitely recommend Empire Today.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2017
I was getting ready to update my flooring at home and looked at places like Home Depot. Empire Today was having a sale so I got them and they did a quick and decent job on the installation. The carpet seems good quality and is a lot better than what I had. The vinyl floor in the kitchen matches my cabinets. However, I have dogs and the wood floor in the dining and living room is hard to keep clean. Yet, everything worked very well and I'm happy.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2017
I had Empire Today install carpet in two bedrooms and on the stairs of my house. My realtor called them. He knew the sales guy who came out the same day. Because I got overbooked, the sales guy tried to squeeze me in. Their service guys were able to install the carpet the next day and finish all their job within the day. I've recommended Empire Today to another friend of mine.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2017
The carpet and tiles from Empire Today that were installed in my rental properties are a little bit more expensive compared to other brands but Empire Today is a more convenient choice. But I would most likely not use them again. I manage 50 properties and I could be doing a lot of business with them. But for some odd reason they are not structured for property management type of accounts. I have suggested having my own representative for all the work that I do and the ability to get bills and invoice but they said no. I am very dissatisfied and I will not recommend them. GIVE ME ONE REP AND BILLING CAPABILITY.
We regret to hear this, and we'll be further investigating your concerns.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2017
I had Empire Today install carpet in my living room and dining room. I've used Empire years ago, and I liked the product. Plus the first installation lasted for about 15 years with children and dogs. It's comfortable and I like the style of the carpet. It's expensive, but it's worth it and has met my expectations. However, this time, it took me two months to get my carpet installed, which is much too long. This is a special order though and was never in stock.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2017
We knew somebody who was an Empire Today salesperson and we trusted her a whole lot. She helped us get the basement in our other house done so when we moved here last year, we gave her a call to see what we could do. My wife also liked Empire's carpet and I liked the price so we decided to hire them for the job. That lady was really good as far as helping us and she cut the price down a bit. I would use her again. We had a carpet installed in the family room and my wife likes the material and the color.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2017
Empire's installation price was cheaper than the other brands I checked. I had Connect the Dots carpet installed in three bedrooms in my home. It's off-white and I like that it's stain resistant because we have pets and kids. We're really happy with it. Our experience with Empire was convenient and great. There is someone in our neighborhood who asked about our carpet, and we recommended them and gave them the card of the installers.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2017
Empire Today has a good price and decent products. My friend referred me to them, and they installed laminate flooring in our living room and dining room. The installers were somewhat unprofessional as they were arguing back and forth, but they did a decent job.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2017
Empire Today installed carpet in the hallway and in the living room. I dealt with them before and I liked their merchandise. They were also very friendly. A gentleman came out, put the carpet down by himself, and did an awesome job. It's a nice brand of carpet and it’s fussy. I love it. I would recommend Empire to anyone. They're good and they stand by their word. Everything was wonderful.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2017
I am in the process of getting wood plank tile floors installed for the past two weeks. The tile guy shows when he wants to show. He also dumped grout on my neighbor's property. I still have all of my furniture over to one side of my house and they can't tell me when they will have someone available to complete this job. This company is the worst! I am in the middle of chemo treatments and I was told this would take three days to complete. I am getting nowhere in getting this project done.
We understand that you had an installation scheduled on 9/26/17. We'll be following up with you soon to discuss your experience.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2017
I was very happy with Empire Today. I had them install a carpet throughout our rental home. Before going with Empire, I was considering other companies to buy the carpet from. But because Empire could get the job done quicker, I decided to choose them. Both the installers were great and I appreciate the good experience. The flooring’s quality was good as well. It met my expectations. I’d recommend Empire to a friend.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2017
When the people came to put my flooring they were nice and they asked how was the work done. I just had relief two days after I got it but I didn't walk on it because I have a big extension in the back and I was at the back most of the time. But when I started to walk inside I asked myself, “What did I do?" After the upgrade the flooring makes a cracking noise when people walk on it and it's aggravating. It's just a little piece of wood like my fingernail that's in the hardwood, that they said is a hardwood and that's not what I bargained for because my $3,100 is not for that upgrade.
They need to give me back my money or do something about that because if I pay for something I expect to get something. I paid for Quiet Walk with an upgrade and I did not get any upgrade -- I got worst-grade. When they came into my house to see what I got they heard that noise and I saw them take a video of it too but they just walked on my house right back. They said I'm such a fool and that's an insult to me. My husband passed away August and I'm missing him as I have to be the man and the woman in the house. This year I tried to do my best and my best is not good enough because Empire screwed me up. I wouldn't recommend Empire to anybody because of the job they have done. I'm very disappointed.
We're sorry to hear that your product is not meeting your expectations. We never want our customers to feel this way, and we'll be in contact with you soon to learn more.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2017
I checked out a couple of places but I had a good relationship with the salesman at Empire Today. He's a good guy. He's very understanding and answered my questions. He was knowledgeable about the product. I had a different estimate with Empire at first because I was doing more of my house. But I changed my plans and I just went with the new quote that I got from them. It was a good price for what got done in my living room and upstairs. I love the carpet. When I bought the house, there was already carpet in here. I didn't feel too comfortable with it because it wasn't mine. And this is mine, so I get to lie on it. It's good and soft. It was a fantastic experience with Empire Today. My mom had gotten some carpet from them before, too.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2017
We have been looking for over a year at different companies and types of flooring to install in our home. We decided on vinyl tile because family had some installed in their home. We decided on Empire because the saleslady was very friendly. That is where the good ends. We were supposed to have a copy of the information we signed on a tablet, emailed to us never received it.
We set up installation for a Tuesday and was told it would take maybe 2 days. Tuesday the installation crew showed up at 11 am, it was raining I get that, they left at 1 because 1 of them had a broken bone in his foot and had to go to the doctor. I am not sure why the other 2 had to leave. Wednesday they showed up after 10 left before 5. Thursday it was 11 and left at 5. Friday it was 2 left at 6 saying they would be back on Saturday to finish up around 2. They didn't show up. They didn't call.
My husband finally got in touch with them around 5. They said they wouldn't be able to come until Monday because they weren't finished with the other job they had scheduled yet. Monday didn't work, I had a doctor's appointment that I had to reschedule from last week, so then it was pushed to Tuesday. On Tuesday I have a hair appointment that I will now have to reschedule for the 2nd time because these people can't get their act together.
Also we were charged for quarter round that wasn't used but I can't prove without the statement that wasn't sent to us and the threshold pieces that were used was leftover pieces from another job. There is no way I would recommend this company to anyone, not even someone I don't like, because I don't dislike ANYONE enough to put them through the hell we have been through.
We regret the delay in your installation, and assure you that this is now how we want our installations to go. We'll be in contact with you soon to learn more.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2017
Empire Today was a little bit cheaper compared to others. Also, the other company I was talking to wouldn't be able to install the flooring in the living room and kitchen for about three, four weeks. The installers from Empire Today installed the flooring really fast and easy and finished it within a few days. I like that it's easy to clean up when the animals have accidents. It's a lot easier than trying to get accidents off of a rug. After I get everything fixed up, I simply take a floor cleaner that's got anti-bacteria and scrub the floor. I feel that it's not contaminated anymore. On the other hand, I couldn't find exactly what I wanted so I settled for a color that was a little darker. I had a good experience with them.
We're happy to hear that your experience was a good one. Thank you for sharing!
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2017
I have an upgraded stain-free carpet installed less than eight months in my house. I even paid for an expensive warranty for this carpet. In my hallway, stains appeared and just wiped it with hot water as instructed by their salesman. The stain was still there. I reported it to their customer service and sent an inspector who was also the one who installed the carpet. He took pictures of it and even told me that he will recommend to replace it.
I received a call from Jasmin on my voice mail and immediately called her up but never returned my call. I spoke to another customer service and was told that I have to have my carpet cleaned by a professional carpet cleaner at my expense and then submit a receipt and the report of the carpet cleaner and send a picture. What was the use of sending your inspector? This was the 2nd project in my house that you did and I am feed up and will never recommend this to my friends and to anyone. Please beware with their advertising because they will just lure you to a very bad after sales service. After they get their sales, they have a very poor after sales service. Even the warranty, it is not worth to get one. It is so useless. I just wasted money for the warranty.
We're disappointed to hear that you're unsatisfied with your product warranty, and assure you that we take matters such as this one very seriously. We'll further investigate your concerns, and we'll be in contact with you soon.
Thank you.

Reviewed Sept. 22, 2017
The wood laminate flooring installation was probably a 3 star at most, the installers were in a big hurry to finish that they made a few mistakes. I called customer out of New Haven CT, several times. Eventually a woman got back to me via email. An appointment was set up for a Representative to come take a look at the problems, he took photographs of the areas of concern and agreed with me that the areas should be addressed. He assured me he would personally get back to me. Guess what, I'm still waiting. Angry in CT.
We apologize for the lack of follow up. We'll be in contact with you shortly to address your concerns.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2017
We looked around for flooring companies a little while but my wife had had a stroke and she couldn’t get around too well so it was nice that Empire came to the house. The salesman was a great guy too. We had laminate flooring put in the kitchen over a year ago. The laminate is easy to take care of and is really nice. A couple days ago, we had new carpeting installed in both bedrooms and in the living room. The carpet is commercial carpeting and it is glued right to the floor. My wife is in a wheelchair and she gets around better on it, plus it looks pretty good. We've had a good experience with Empire Today and I’ve already recommended them to my next-door neighbor who just bought the place.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2017
Was contacted by a representative a week after installation and explained my disappointment. He told me I would be contacted to set a time for someone to come to the house to see the problem. I have yet to hear from anyone. Situation is carpet weave on top steps runs side to side. Carpet weave on steps from bottom to that step runs up and down. Suggested to the person who called that sales person not tell a customer that installers will move large items. They are definitely not movers and are concerned only with getting the carpet installed. Had I know the installers were so limited in care, I would have hired individuals to move items prior to their arrival. I am not happy with the piece where carpet ends and tile begins. Looks to have been pounded/hammered-not smooth.
Your carpet installation concerns are important to us, and we're disappointed to hear that you are unsatisfied. We'll be in touch with you soon to learn more.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2017
We have an older house, and we wanted to replace the carpet. We considered several brands but the timeframe Empire had to get it done was a lot faster so we went with them. Most companies gave us two to four weeks, but Empire's was within three days. I wanted the carpet in before we moved in. We chose stain-resistant carpets to be installed up the stairs and all upstairs by Empire Today. We liked the color for the décor plus some of it is speckled. With kids, it hides the stains a little. Everything that got done was very nice.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2017
This has been one of the hardest home improvement experiences I have ever had. First off the first order was unable to be placed down do to a unlevelled surface subfloor not a big deal. Scheduled for a new appointment for carpet first time. No one showed up at all. When I called the service management team stated that the salesmen didn't show up for any of their appointments. Rescheduled again the day of visit. Someone called to cancel and reschedule yet again. On the day of the appointment the salesmen did show up and we got ordered placed no problem was a great guy. Day of installation had to call and get previous deposit transferred from first flooring on to second installation. Not a big deal but if I wouldn't of called what would of happened to the deposit?
Then after the flooring was completed their installers refused to take away old carpet that I cut into small pieces for easier transport nicely rolled everything up. The installer stated he wasn't going to take the old carpet because he had more jobs to do and to call empire. Ok I understand but it's in my contract that you would haul away old carpet. Called empire two days ago to figure out a resolution. Was told I should expect a call from someone the following day. Well the following day is here and I called them back customer service had me on hold for 21 minutes to tell me that they haven't got ahold of anyone yet and someone would be in contact with you yet again. Same story. Same load of crap. Very displeased with the issues that I have had from this company. I guess I'll find another company to haul away the old carpet due to this one not keeping to the contract they created.
Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're disappointed to know that your carpet was not hauled away per your request. We'll be looking into your concerns, and we'll be in contact with you soon.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2017
All parties involved, i.e.: sales associate (John), and the installers for my tile flooring and laminate flooring were all very professional, patient with questions and kind. They showed up on time and were prepared to handle the job at hand. Plus they left the job site CLEAN!!! Thank you and I love my floors.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2017
Empire Today did a great job of selling me over priced flooring back in 2008. I knew they were overpriced and the finance options I needed and the biggest seller was and I quote "This laminate flooring is great. It can sit under 6 inches of water for 30 days before it will buckle". That was a flat out lie and the warranty does not cover leaks. Well if your product was so great, it should. My AC unit leaked and the flooring buckled, and quickly. So I get on chat, and find out not covered by warranty, and furthermore, they will not sell me the flooring direct. They have to install it.
REALLY, is that good business practice in this current market? You are forcing me to go with you, and I am sure I will have to take it in the shorts again. How is that fair? How is that right? So yes, of course they get good reviews upfront, they do a good job upfront, they do not do the right thing down the road. The right thing is to sell me the flooring so I can do myself because I don't have the budget otherwise. So not cool and they really need to train their sales staff better to not out and out lie about a product. I know he was a sales guy, but really that big of a lie, come on shame on you!
It's regretful that your floor is not meeting your expectations. We'll be in contact with you shortly to discuss your product warranty.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2017
Empire was outstanding to work with in all phases of the process. Barb who came out to show me carpet samples and quote the job made it actually enjoyable and listened to what I wanted and that I had a specific budget to work with. The guy who installed did it quickly and cleanly. This was by far the best experience I have had with carpet installation - ever!
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2017
The whole process from the consultation to the installation of the carpet to my condo was smooth. I received a great product with a great price. I have recommended Empire to family and friends. My place has a great feel and looks beautiful. Thank you for a job well done.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2017
Compared to other companies, Empire Today is a little more expensive but they had a better schedule so we had them install stain and pet resistant carpet in the family room, the living room, the dining room and the guest room. They did the stairs too. The installer was excellent and did a great job.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017
Extremely satisfied with quality of carpet and installation. The appointment was met on time. The installers were very courteous and qualified. They reviewed the product and installation to make sure of satisfaction before leaving. I had a very bad experience with home depot over the same installation. If they could not complete the job they should just say so and not measure and quote.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017
The carpet installer arrived without enough carpet for the job. This was inconvenient as I had to take time off of work twice. There were misunderstandings as to the payment terms and required extra time with customer service and the installer. My name is not spelled correctly in your files even after I pointed this out to the sales rep. It was not a completely enjoyable experience.
We apologize for the delay in your installation, and assure you that we'd be further investigating this matter.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017
I think I overpaid for my carpet. I requested a breakdown of the 50/50/50 "deal" I received, and have yet to see it. I called Empire and requested the breakdown, and they said that I needed to get it from my sales rep; which just tells me that the "deal" is different from rep-to-rep, customer-to-customer. I feel totally ripped off. There was an uneven spot on our floor that we never felt before, and instead of telling us about it, the installer installed over it.
Now we have brand new carpet on an uneven floor and can't fix the problem without the major expense of ripping up the carpet, fixing the floor underneath and installing new carpet. I have multiple Empire products in my home (carpet, blinds, even a tub surround) so I called Empire expecting a fair price for good carpet and quality workmanship. I have been left disappointed for the first (and last) time, and that's an understatement.
We're disappointed to hear that your concerns were not addressed to your satisfaction. We'll investigate further, and we'll be in contact with you soon.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017
Wood-like tile: The salesman and installation crew were very professional and they both did a great job. Install was done in 2 days. Even at half off, I thought the price was somewhat high compared to other companies but went with them anyway. Very happy with the outcome.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017
Pleased with the installers. Clean up and punctuality were appreciated. Felix ** was helpful with information dealing with the texture and color. Thorough information about the warranty and cancellation if warranted. Only wished that a warranty sheet was left with us.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017
The first installer was extremely nice and worked hard. He did make a couple of poor installation and he did not explain or answer to the fullest. This may have been a result of limited English. The man who came to correct the problems was a genius at work ability and satisfactorily answering our concerns. Thank You Empire.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017
The sales experience was informative, helpful and not pressured. The installation team was thorough and considerate. However, my customer service experience was horrible. When the carpet truck was "lost", the lady on the phone was very rude and inconsiderate, even when I tried explaining to her my extenuating circumstances. It took me calling the salesperson directly to get answers and to find out when my carpet installation date/time was being rescheduled to. Overall, I would use Empire again and recommend them to my friends and family, with the understanding that the customer service reps aren't very helpful. My family and I are very happy with the new floors!
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017
Laminant Flooring - I have used Empire 3 times in the past year and they do good work. The last time was 8/24/17. The floor is great but they did not use quarter round to finish off the floor at the baseboard and it looks like it's not professionally installed.
We're happy to hear that you're a loyal customer, but regret to know that your most recent experience was not as successful as the others. We'll further investigate your concerns, and we'll be in contact with you shortly.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017
I used this company for a second time and they did a fantastic job. The new floor is beautiful and I couldn't be happier. I already have another project in mind for them and will have them back out to do it pretty soon.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017
The salesman was so professional, friendly and helpful; he listened to me re: what we wanted to do and did not, thankfully, overwhelm me with too many choices. We found just what we were looking for. He scheduled us for installation within the week, we had prices, and when my husband had questions the next day, he happily came back and resolved the issue to my husband's total satisfaction. Installation of the laminate and the carpeting over two days could not have gone more smoothly: professional crews, care with the furnishings we couldn't move, speed and efficiency as well as an excellent job of cleaning up. We couldn't have been happier.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017
We had a great initial experience with our consultant when he came to our home to set up our install. Unfortunately, on the scheduled date of install, we got a call saying that the install team couldn't make it. We tried and tried to call back to reschedule and couldn't reach anyone and never got a callback. Finally Empire emailed us with a new install date that they chose and we had to scramble with our own plans/schedules to comply. The install team arrived this time and did a great job. So the end result was great but getting there was definitely frustrating.
We're happy to hear that you're satisfied with the final product of your installation, but regret to know that there was a delay in the process. We thank you for your feedback, and we'll further review your concerns.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017
After a couple of no shows by the initial salesperson everything was fantastic. The salesman was very helpful showed us lots of samples and combinations for our floors. The installers were great. The hardwood installers lead by Vladimir did such an outstanding job right down to being very detailed with the final trim out of the floors. It actually looks better than the original construction did. The carpet installers were very quick and efficient and also did a great job. Overall I would use Empire again and will suggest you every time I get the chance.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017
It all... just worked out!!! I hope to at least 30 years of use on this purchase. It looks great and very easy to maintain. I thank you, my mom thanks you, good luck and take care. Should we decide on additional flooring in the future... you would be the first we'd give first consideration to.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017
My sister had a really good experience with Empire Today. When the reps came out here to sit down and talk to me, I enjoyed meeting with them, so I went ahead and had my floors installed by them. The floors they did were the ones in my bedroom, in my living room, and in my closet, and they were of the same kind of materials. The young lady that showed me the flooring was an excellent sales person and the people that put the floor in were really gracious. If I ever have to do floors again, I will surely let Empire Today do it. It’s just an excellent job they’ve done for me and I couldn’t be any happier.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017
A friend recommended Empire Today and I had them put in three rooms of carpet. Their cost and quality are way better than the other brands, and they were friendlier, too. They came on time, installed the carpet really quickly, and did a really great job. I like that the carpet is really soft and plush. And the warranty was really good. It exceeded my expectations overall. I would recommend them to a friend and would probably use them when it's time to replace it again.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017
My mother passed away and I was fixing up the house to get it sold. I had carpet installed in three bedrooms and working with Empire Today was much easier than with other companies. Their salesman came out to us, put the whole thing together and it was done very quickly. The installers called before they came and showed up when they were supposed to. Everything was done exactly as the salesman said. Empire Today exceeded my expectations.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017
I tried looking online and there wasn’t anything in particular that had caught my interest. I saw Empire Today’s commercial and the jingle got stuck in my head when I was listening to it. Then I had Empire Today install carpet in multiple rooms in the upstairs and the stairwell. The guys who came in were hard working and efficient. The cost and quality of the new flooring were perfect and I love it, and I recommended the company to some other people I know.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2017
The installers never showed up on the day they said they would and we never got a call saying they wouldn't be there. When we called customer service to find out what happened they said they would compensate us for our trouble. Never happened. Install was terrible. You could see the seam. I would never recommend Empire!!!
This is now how we want installations to go. We'll be in contact with you soon to learn more.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2017
We ordered carpet from Empire a few months ago. The sales experience was great; lots of choices, differing price points, and felt like we made a good decision. But on the install date, they showed up 2 hours late --- AND THEN WERE AT OUR HOUSE FOR NINE HOURS. They didn't leave until after 11:00 PM. The installers were clearly inexperienced and complained that they had to move furniture (which we had paid for as part of our package). Moving furniture took about 15 minutes total, by the way. Around 8:00 PM I tried calling the sales guy to say they needed to leave and come back as my kids had to go to bed. I couldn't get a hold of him so I told the installers they needed to leave by 9:00 PM. They argued with me and told me that if I didn't let them finish, they would leave the carpet unfinished and wouldn't be able to come back for at least a week. I let them stay because I had already missed a whole day of work.
Eventually they wrapped up and left without cleaning up all the spare bits of carpet fuzz they left all over the house. Last, there was something about the color of the carpet itself that was slightly off from what I remembered. I couldn't be positive, so I sent an email to Empire telling them the color seemed off. The next day the sales guy called me back and I asked for a discount due to the poor service. He hemmed and hawed and about 4 days later I got a call from the regional manager. He said he'd offer me $100 off but that they couldn't do anything more. I was ticked. He wouldn't even talk about the carpet itself not matching what I ordered. Again, I wasn't 100% positive myself. He admitted on the phone that the story the installers told him was completely different than what I told him and he said in all his years there he had never heard of an install taking 9 hours (it was about 1200 square feet total).
Now, three months later it is apparent they installed the wrong carpet. What is supposed to last 15 years has already matted down completely on our stairs and in high traffic areas. Vacuuming it helps, but then it immediately lays back down. We called Empire to do a service call at our house as we wanted them to verify for certain what was actually installed and to figure out why it is matting down so much. Guess what? They just called and said they couldn't make the appointment today!! I've decided it's time to take action since we've done all we can trying to work on this issue locally.
We appreciate you bringing your concerns to our attention, and sincerely regret to hear that your product is not meeting your expectations. We'll be following up with you soon to further address your concerns, and start working towards a resolution.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2017
The representative who was supposed to come between 5 and 7 pm well he never showed. I call to find out why and register my complaint and all I get is they cannot reach him by phone, did I want 50.00 off my order and to reschedule the appointment. I got no apology and 50.00 is not enough to compensate me for not getting an explanation as to why. I did get hung up once and spoke to a supervisor and still no results. I have told this is not the way to business and I am not happy and have lost me as a customer. You make an appointment. You show or you call or you have someone call.
We regret to hear that you were inconvenienced by a missed sales appointment. We'll further investigate this matter, and we'll be in contact with you soon.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2017
I ordered some vinyl tile to replace my kitchen floor. The installer came on Sept 6, finished and left. After they left, I realized they had put the vinyl under my dishwasher so now the dishwasher door is not opening properly. Also on several spots the floor squeaks. I called on the customer service the next day, Sept 7 and complained about this. They said they would get someone to call me back to fix the issues. No one called.
Days later I called them again on Tuesday, Sept 12. They gave me the same line saying someone would be calling, No calls. I called yet again on Saturday, Sept 16 and demanded to speak with a supervisor. "Celena" the supervisor told me something very alarming. She claimed that someone by the name of Ms. ** had called and left me messages. What a story! My phone has not rung and there was no message. So she said there was no way for her to reach Ms. ** at that moment but she assured me that someone would be in touch Monday, Sept. 18. At 9:30 pm Monday, Sept 18 I called for the 4th time. Celena was still there and she said according to the note that someone called me and left me a message.
WOW! What kind of game are they playing? This is getting pretty insane now. I have not received any call today or any message from Empire Today. I demanded to speak with someone at the corporate office. She said she was replaying the message to corporate for someone to call me tomorrow. In the meantime, the dishwasher door is getting worse and harder to open. I clearly made a mistake of using Empire Today. It appears that they make the money from the sale and they run. They don't care about fixing their mistakes. They seem to know how to give customers the run-around and not take responsibility. What a reputation!
This is not the experience that we expect for our customers, and assure you that we take this matter seriously. We'll be in contact with you soon to further address this matter.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2017
I called Empire Today, got a quote and it was easy. My sales guy was great, and the installers were very pleasant and they did a good job installing the carpet and luxury vinyl plank flooring in the basement and the stairs. I like the luxury vinyl plank because it’s easy to clean. I have animals so that’s important. I absolutely love it and I’d recommend them.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2017
I got some carpets installed by Empire Today in two rooms and in the hallway. Compared to other brands, the cost was a bit different, but overall the products were all similar. However, Empire Today was quick, easy, and professional. They offered me a six-month financing period. The two guys were also some of the best professionals I've had to work with thus far. Being able to enjoy new carpet inside the house now is great but the new flooring has met my expectations to the point where I'm going to probably use Empire Today again after I finish paying this off. In the next seven months, I'm purchasing some hardwood or laminate flooring.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2017
We heard that Empire Today were good products and the price was reasonable. We’ve had a vinyl flooring and rug from them. We’ve also carpeted the rest of the house. All of the floorings are effective, comfortable to use on bare feet and we haven’t had to do any serious cleaning on it. It was a very good experience.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2017
Empire Today installed some flooring in our living room, hallway, and kitchen. We considered doing it ourselves but we’re not young anymore, and I liked that Empire today moved everything for us. We always wanted the wood look in the kitchen and the vinyl flooring looked like wood. We also wanted the floor to be waterproof. We had a problem in the kitchen under the cabinet that wasn’t covered when we originally made the plan. I had put gray vinyl edges kick plates under but those things needed to go because they didn’t match the wood at all. I told the installers to give me the three-quarter rounds and I’ll put something else up there after they leave. But they said no since the three-quarter rounds won’t fit and whatever I put up there is going to change the measurements slightly. My husband suggested to cut some of the planks from the floor as kick plates and then put the quarter round up. That’s exactly what they did and it looks great.
I really like the installers, too. Although it wasn't part of their job, they even moved a big chair from the living room to the basement because my husband didn’t want that in the living room anymore. Then I bought a couch that day and we were trying to get it in the front door. They stopped, helped us do that, and they still got done quickly. We're very satisfied with Empire Today and we’ve already recommended them to somebody else.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2017
I had floors installed by Empire Today. We got several bids and theirs was the lowest. The product that we picked was nice and I like the looks of it. We’re very happy with it. I also liked the gentlemen who installed it. They were hard workers and they worked long hours. It was hot when they did the job, but they were very pleasant and they did great. One of the gentlemen, Saul, explained everything they were going to do every day and always cleaned up before they left.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2017
My wife and I did a little shopping and we settled in with Empire Today for the installation of carpeting at home and for a rental property. It's in the basement staircase of our home and the two bedrooms in the rental property. The quality of the product certainly is everything that we wanted and expected and the quality of the installation was superb in both instances. We're satisfied with the product and I liked the feel of comfort under my foot for both location.
They had two separate installation crews. The guy who did the staircase was one gentleman and he was excellent while the crew was superb in the second installation for the two bedrooms. I was very impressed with the quality and craftsmanship and I would definitely refer Empire. Overall, our experience was professional and everything went well. There was only one glitch when I tried to use a business credit card and for some reason, the rep had a problem processing it. I've used that particular credit card for all of my purchases and I've never had a problem with it. Empire was the first time I ever had a problem getting it processed.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2017
We went to a couple of other stores and called Empire Today to check if we can get a better deal in the installation cost. They had a better price for the installation than Home Depot. The carpet that Empire Today installed in our basement and stairs is very durable and low pile. Plus, the installer was fast and courteous.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2017
For the quality and the cost, Empire Today was superior to the other places that I looked at. The carpet I got from them has a 15-year warranty, and better quality and price, compared to the other one, from another company, that had a 10-year warranty. I wish I could've chosen a darker color but there wasn't that color there. But I like the idea that it’s stain resistant and how well it’s treated, which most of the carpet is but I’m loving it. It brightened up my house compared to what I had in there before.
And I feel the carpet salesman was nice. I had a couple of problems and I was able to call him and get those resolved right away without having to wait. So, I like that aspect of having access to him and he'll answer. And he’s given me everything that I needed at the end and I didn’t have to wait for him. But everybody who came was professional. They have to move everything and they put the carpet down in the old house. They do everything and nothing broke out. I would recommend Empire Today.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2017
Empire Today installed laminate flooring in the hallway of our home. It was much better than what I had before and it met my expectations. Their installation team was always great. Sometimes their English isn't as good as it could be but we get through it. But the customer service rep got confused. When the installers were waiting to do the job I was quoted a certain price and somehow they had $200 more on the invoice and that wasn't right. So the installers had to stand in the driveway and wait for customer service to get their acts together before they could start working. It was delayed by about two hours but it wasn't the installer's fault. The installers are just really humble and hard working people. They're all fabulous.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2017
Empire Today installed my carpet and I like the speed in which they could install it. They were fast and professional. They really went out of their way to make sure that I got scheduled in time for when I needed it. I like the quality of the carpet, especially the stain resistance. Empire Today is better than I expected.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2017
I had a carpet installed in the room, the stairs, the hallway, and the study room, and wood installed in the living room, the dining room, and an office. However, I had some complaint over the woods. Some of the corners had little damages here and there. I think it was damaged when it was installed because we've seen all this stuff the next day. I called and Empire Today sent a service guy who looked at it. They were supposed to call me back but I haven't gotten a callback yet and I've been waiting on Empire for almost three weeks now. It's just a few problems though and everything else is good. I will recommend them.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2017
Empire Today is cost effective and simple. I had padded carpeting installed in the entire upstairs and the stairways in my new house, and my wife likes it. The installers were fantastic. Some of the rooms were larger than normal and they needed to have seams in there and after the guys were finished installing, I couldn’t find the seams. It was well done and they were quick, efficient, and very polite.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2017
I had dealt with Empire Today before so I went with them again. I had them lay green carpet in our home about a year ago. Then my son decided that he wanted to pull the green carpet out and get another color. This time, he had them install a gray carpet and he got that paid for. The installation was easy to go and I liked that they did it all in one day. The carpet we got has met my expectation. I like that it is stain resistant and easy to clean. I would definitely recommend Empire Today. They’re great and easy to work with. In addition, I’m really impressed with the price which I thought would be higher, but it was fair.
Updated review: Oct. 7, 2017
The problem with my laminate flooring was fixed on 10/3/17, with the exception on 3 bolts that were not screwed back on to my railing. My husband ended up putting them back himself, it would have been nice if the empire guys had done it after installing the laminate floor. I am happy my floors are fixed, it took longer than what I expected and a lot more of my follow-up it would be nice that Empire follows up with their customers more instead of relying on their contractors feed back. They do have very friendly contractors, Carlos was very helpful and respectful.
Original Review: Sept. 16, 2017
I had laminate flooring installed in my home on July. I noticed a couple of days later the hallway, the entrance and the floor going to my daughter's room all had deep scratches on the laminate. I couldn't believe it. I just had the NEW floor installed! I called Empire right away, told them the issue along with some other issues I had. I asked them to send a different installer to check the work out and get a second opinion. Empire ended up sending the same guys. They were very nice, but I specifically asked Empire I wanted a different person to come.
Today someone was scheduled to come and finally they sent someone else to check out the second problem I had which was a NAIL came off the middle board that divides the kitchen from the living room and my 7 year old daughter got stabbed on her foot. I am beyond disappoint with Empire and their business. I would not recommend Empire to anyone. I regret giving my business to Empire, I just hope all the issues are resolved and I don't end up with more in the future.
We're sincerely disappointed to hear about your experience, and assure you that we take matters such as this one very seriously. We'll be in contact with you soon to learn more.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2017
I will make this short and sweet just like Carlos's and his crew made our flooring installation. Great price. Arrived when agreed. Fast work and clean up after themselves. They even puttied the finishing nail heads around the baseboard. Perfect job, entire house and two bathrooms finished in one day. AMAZING!
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2017
Beware, your experience is going to largely depend on who you end up dealing with. We had someone come out and give us an estimate, which was much higher than we expected based on Empire's advertising. When we asked why it was so expensive, we were told that it was because it involved stairways and the shape of the space, and there was no way to do it cheaper. Made the mistake of believing him, and went ahead with the job.
A few weeks later decided to carpet another room, a different person came out. In going through options with him, he mentioned that he was surprised at the quality of carpet we had done for the prior job (which involved a stairs and hallway into an unfinished attic - turns out the reason it was so expensive was the 1st guy sold us the most expensive carpet available and hid the fact there were cheaper options available when asked. To make it worse, we called in a complaint about this, and never heard back. Ultimately, we called them and in short were told since we were unhappy we just shouldn't use them for the 2nd job.
Your concerns are important to us, and we'll be in contact with you soon to learn more.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2017
I had carpet installed by Empire Today in the front room, bedroom, master bath, and hallway. The cost of the products from other flooring companies was ridiculous unlike Empire Today's. The color of the carpet is what I like most because all of our furniture are art and everything stands out on that carpet. Also, the lady that came out was really nice. However when I had questions, one of the Mexican guys who came didn't speak English and one of them spoke little English and I don't speak Spanish. I had to call them back because where they put the carpet towards the end of the kitchen started coming up since they tried to tuck the carpet under my slate. But they came back out, put a strip down and it's been all right. Overall, my experience with Empire Today was very good. My wife and I are happy with the carpet. We liked it and have recommended them.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2017
I like the carpeting installed throughout the living area and the bedrooms by Empire Today. It was wonderful and very nice for the vacuum to walk on. Another thing we liked about Empire Today is that they were here on the day they set. It was wonderful because we had gone with another company before and we had to wait six weeks to get the carpeting in. The workmen from Empire Today were very courteous and swift too. I couldn't believe they got in and out here in just a couple of hours. They were very good.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2017
We had Empire install carpet throughout the whole house as their price and quality were the best. We had them install carpet throughout the whole house and I like the carpet. It was good. Plus I love the installers. They were efficient. I tried to offer them things to eat but they were all super focused. They told me it was going to be two days but they got it done in one day and they helped me move stuff.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2017
Empire Today installed laminate floors in the great room, a part of the hallway and in my bedroom. When I called Empire Today, they were very courteous. A lady came right out and was nice. She took the time to show me a few things to choose from and helped me choose the right one. The installers were nice as well. They were late getting here but they called and said they were coming out of Orlando and they had to get this together. When they got here, they did what they were supposed to do and they were good. The laminate flooring is easy to keep clean. However, when I dropped something on it, I can see it right away. That’s what I couldn’t get over with. My grandbaby likes to walk barefooted and when she came out of the bathroom, her feet were wet and I could see right where she stepped at. Other than that, the flooring is nice.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2017
It was very easy and simple to work with Empire Today. I got laminate and tile flooring from them and these were installed on my stairs, landing, and hallway in our home. I considered installing the flooring myself but I realized it was too hard. So, I decided to go with Empire Today. Besides, I've used them before in the past and I was happy with their services. The salesman and the people who put the flooring were great. The flooring dresses up our house and it looks cleaner compared to the carpet on the stairs. It makes the house look nice too. My wife is happy because she likes the flooring.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2017
On August 30, 2017 we had carpet laid in our home and it was paid in full when job was complete with check ** dated 8/30/17. The installer called the transaction in on his cell phone for the full amount and left. Everything was good, we were happy with the carpet and payment being made. He did his transaction electronically and returned the check to us saying he didn't need it, it was already handled and paid for on his phone.
Then we received a letter from Certegy Check Services later in September saying the bank returned the check unpaid. The letter states "Through no apparent error on your part, Certegy has been notified by your financial institution that they were unable to process this transaction to your account. They said the possibility was the Routing Number and/or Account number structure."
I called Certegy the next day since they were already closed when we received the letter. When the young lady helping me took the Routing Number and Account number she said, "That's what is wrong, he didn't give the 000 at the beginning of the account number." She thanked me, resubmitted the check and I hung up thinking everything was good.
Then to add insult to injury, yesterday September 15th we received a letter stating that the payment was ok and that "You have authorized Certegy Check Services, Inc to debit a Returned Check Charge of $25.00 from your account in the event the one time debit is returned unpaid by your financial institution." I do not feel we should be responsible for the $25.00 fee since it was not any problem on our part that caused the check to be returned. The installer is the one that did the deposit on the phone and failed to mention the 000 at the beginning of our checking account number that caused the whole mistake.
We want our $25.00 refunded but Empire said we have to deal with Certegy, Certegy has an answering machine that puts you in a never ending loop of choices, none that have to do with what my complaint is. If Certegy is allowed to collect $25.00 for every account they receive, even ones that are not the customers fault they are going to be a very rich bunch of jerks. I understand if there is a customer at fault but EMPIRE is their customer not us! The fault lays with them.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We'll further investigate your concerns, and we'll be in contact with you soon.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2017
I had carpet installed by Empire Today in two locations. Empire was a little more expensive than other brands I considered but they came down when I asked if they would match the price. Also, they can get the job done very quickly. Everybody was very competent and they knew their job. The salesperson was excellent and flexible. Then the installers came out on my timeline that is longer than theirs, did the work, and were very nice. It was a clean experience. But one lowlight was that the carpet installed in one place was not the right color because it was lighter than what I had initially got. They also didn’t install on two stairwells but they came back straight away and did those. Overall, Empire is reliable and the experience was easy.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2017
I used Empire Today before and now had them install some carpet in three bedrooms, in the den, living room and master closet of my house. I like the thickness of the flooring and the installers were nice guys. I understand that the rolls were heavy but the installers need to be a little more careful. They came in and dropped those rolls. The backing of that big roll gets slammed up against my wall and hits my paint so when they left I had to go and retouch the paint. But other than that everything else was fine.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2017
This is the second time I've used Empire Today. I was extremely pleased with their professionalism and the quality of their workmanship on the vinyl laminate in my first home and when I moved I decided I had to have this in my new home. We put the vinyl in our child’s room because we have a special needs child and there were bathroom issues. It's for easy cleanup. I'd love to hardwood flooring but it's cost prohibiting. Nevertheless, everything is fabulous and I'll recommend Empire Today.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2017
I had my carpet installed by Empire Today. They were able to match the price of the other companies and they were able to install it much sooner. I love the color of my carpet and the installation went well except there is a seam where it meets from our bedroom door to the hallway and it is very noticeable. Overall, Empire has met my expectations and they have been excellent.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2017
Never followed up and disrespectful manager - Empire Today has failed me and my family. We did not receive the level of service from the managers or customer service reps. Everyone dropped the ball. We were never called back by a manager. My floors were measured wrong, twice, delaying the process further. I received my Carpet install but not my laminate. No one ever came, called or seemed to care.
We apologize for your experience, and assure you that your concerns are important to us. We understand that your order was cancelled, if you continue to have questions and/or concerns please contact us at customersupport@empire-today.com.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2017
Empire worked for us before and we were happy with them. Then we had them do a hardwood floor but they couldn't install it the way it was designed. It's something that the salesman missed. He miscalculated and as a result, we had to change our plans. What happened was he needed to do a room up and he didn't know that we got a circular stairway at the end of the room. Four or five feet of that has got metal underneath where they couldn't put the flooring. They had to put a piece of carpeting down where that was instead of wooden floor in the entire room but it was all okay. I got an extra charge on it, though and I'm upset about the extra 200 bucks that I had to pay which they didn’t even offer any explanation for.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2017
We had the living room, dining room, and kitchen installed with laminated wood 2 weeks ago by Empire Today. We looked at Lowe's and Empire Today was better in terms of cost and quality. It was a better fit. I like my whole flooring. Before we had the dark wood in the kitchen, had carpet in the living room and we had hardwood in the entrance. It was just a mix-match. Everything matches now. Empire's workers were fantastic. My new flooring has met my expectations. It was really good. My friend had seen what they did here and she's having her entire house done tomorrow. She's having three bedrooms, the living room, kitchen, bathrooms, everything done tomorrow.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2017
Empire Today installed carpets in two bedrooms and a closet in my home. The carpet is a little different but similar to what we had before. The installers suddenly left without putting back the little piece of wood that separates the carpet and the hardwood floor. They also had to remove the nails to lift it out and it cracked a little bit. But they put it back in so it's not noticeable and it looks fine. The carpet looks nice. They put it in really tight and we're satisfied with it.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2017
We had Empire Today install carpeting on three bedrooms, two hallways, and two stairways. They went above and beyond our expectations. The gentleman who came out with the product and showed us everything was incredibly amazing. Our experience was amazingly fantastic and we called our friend the other night and they also got an appointment with Empire Today.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2017
These guys are horrific! I scheduled an appointment for an afternoon, took time off of work to be home and they never showed. When I called to find out what happened, I was told the representative had to go pick up his kids, so they asked me to reschedule for the next day. I understand this stuff happens so we rescheduled and I took yet more time off of work. Yet again, no one showed up for the appointment and they also were not answering their phone! I called the corporate office to tell them what happened. They gave me a story and apologized over and over and asked me to reschedule for an evening a few days later. So shame on me but I actually rescheduled for a third time... Can you guess, no one showed up AGAIN! No call just never showed. I called and as you can imagine they asked me to reschedule for a 4th time! NO THANK YOU!
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Reviewed Sept. 13, 2017
Recently, we had carpet installed in the living room, the dining room, and a bedroom on the first floor, and then upstairs in the hallway and two bedrooms. This was the fourth time we've used Empire Today and we've been satisfied. I usually catch them when they're running one of their sales and we've always had carpet, although one time we had tile or stone type floor.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2017
Empire Today installed my floors and everything went well. I like the dark colors of my floors and it has met my expectations. The salesman was very good and the installation team cleaned up after themselves. They did a fabulous job and I'll recommend them to a friend.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2017
I’ve had carpets by Empire for 3 times in the past and with those previous experiences, I had them install another one in the family room. It was very quick so that was nice. It was a great experience.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2017
We had Empire do our house flooring when we built it and we were happy with it then, so we kept using them. We hired them again when we had a flood in our basement. Our carpet was fine, but the padding was soaked. So we ripped out our padding, dried our carpet and we had Empire install the padding and put the carpet back down. We also had them put some flooring in our bathroom.
I talked to the sales guy who we worked with years ago but he couldn’t assist us because we weren’t purchasing a flooring. But he got in touch with the customer service and they took care of it. My sales guy told them what we were getting done based on his documents from the initial carpet installation then over the phone, a person in customer service gave me a quote. I asked him if he was sure he got the right space because it doesn’t sound like a lot of money. He confirmed that it's for the basement area that they did back in 2014. He quoted us about $400 but I was expecting it to be about a thousand dollars. I liked the price but I wanted to make sure that they had the right space. I even called my sales guy to make sure of the price. He said that he looked into it and that they were throwing a good price because I was a former customer.
Then, when the installers came, they only had half the material for the padding. They called their supervisor and were asking me for another $500 for them to do the rest of the padding. But I have already confirmed the price multiple times and I wasn’t paying more after they decided to come here. I had to work hard with the customer service on getting it to the price that I agreed with them on. I was frustrated about it because even as a customer I shouldn't even had to do that due diligence of calling and asking, but I did. They had every opportunity before to charge me for it or get this right and I don't know why they didn't have the right amount in their system. So it was a bit of a battle and I don't know where the miscommunication came about.
Because people were moving into our basement, we needed to get our flooring done but we were held up multiple days because I had to go get more material. Then, when they were scheduled to come back, the installers didn't come. We were waiting around for them and we had things to do that day. We also never even got a reason why they weren't coming.
Then, once the installers finished, they didn't install the threshold to match with my office and the bathroom flooring which didn’t make sense. They just said to have the carpeting guys do it when they come. I asked them if the carpet guys will have that material and they replied that they'll have it. But when the carpet guys came, they didn’t have that material to do that threshold. Empire should have had this figured out and it was frustrating. I also had to do all these leg work. After six weeks, we finally got the threshold done but the colors don't match the carpet. It's okay, though and I'm going to live with it.
When we ordered from Empire years ago, we were very satisfied. But this time around, there were too many scenarios that were going on and it wasn't good. Their whole scheduling system wasn’t well-organized either. We got this weird automated call on the day of the installation saying that the installers will be arriving at a certain time, then we got another call from the installers saying that they can’t come at that time. The installers also didn’t come the day that the company told us they were going to come. I understand things come up, but we never even got a reason why they weren't coming as scheduled. As customers, we felt that we just got left. My husband and I will never go back with Empire.
We thank you for being a repeat customer, but regret to hear about your most recent experience. Customer satisfaction is a priority to us, and understand that we've spoken to you in regards to your listed concerns. For further assistance please contact us at customersupport@empire-today.com.
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Reviewed Sept. 13, 2017
I had Empire Today install some carpet at my home. The installation was good but they cut my telephone line and now I can't get a phone line. It's an emergency line if my mom ever needs help. I have to go now to a neighbor's house if I need to call her. The phone company came out here and told me it cannot be fixed unless you rip out all the carpet and find out where the problem is. I told Empire about it and they said, "Send us a bill and let us know." We're talking about 1,500 square feet upstairs they have to pull out and I don't have time. I'm not going to go through all the hassle.
I'm so mad about it I don't even want to be bothered with it because something should have happened a month ago. I told the guy the home phones don't work. I said, "It worked right before you got here because I used it." He said, "I didn't cut nothing." The carpet is great but I seriously doubt I'll use them again because they should have been more careful of what they're cutting.
We regret to hear that this was your experience, and understand your frustration. We'll be in contact with you shortly to learn more.
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Reviewed Sept. 12, 2017
On 8/28/2017 had a salesman out to the house to give us a quote on tile floor. We decided on the tile and gave them a deposit of half of the cost of the job. We set a date for install on 9/11/2017. Hurricane Irma happened so they canceled for the 11th. Ok I understand and rescheduled for the next day. The installers came out to the house and after an hour of being at the house said they could not do the job because the floors are too unlevel and told me I needed to get a contractor out to level the floors before they would put down the tile.
I have most of the floors in my house down to the concrete so there was nothing hidden when the salesman was here and we asked him about leveling the floors and he said no problem. I took time to move stuff out of the bedrooms so they could have a place to start instead of doing clean up from Hurricane Irma. I wouldn't even use Empire now even if it was free. Called customers service department and all they could do was cancel and refund my deposit. Now who knows when I will be able to get someone out to do my floors and now it will probably cost me more money because of Hurricane Irma.
We are disappointed to hear that your overall experience was not a positive one. We will investigate further and will be in contact with you soon.
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Reviewed Sept. 12, 2017
The vendor that did my carpet was awesome. They rearranged furniture in my family room and my bedroom, I absolutely loved what they did! My bedroom is a sanctuary! I really enjoyed the experience. After 20 years it's like having a new house. Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2017
We had Empire Today install wood flooring in one room and it met our expectations. I had another person give me a bid but Empire Today’s bid was lower. We also replaced an old carpet which made it a nice new floor. The installers were really good but the people in the office were hard to follow sometimes.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2017
I had carpeting installed at my home. It’s for the stairway, three good-sized upstairs bedroom and big hallway. The Empire salesman did a wonderful job and he nailed it. He highly recommended an installer who came in and did a wonderful job as well. He was even gracious. Overall, the Empire's product quality is good and I'm happy about the carpeting.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2017
We had Empire Today install carpeting in our newly bought home. They worked on our living room, master bedroom, second bedroom, and hallway. We also looked at Lowes but we weren't comfortable with the answers they gave us. Lowe’s was also going to be a little bit more expensive while Empire had the half-price sale going on. My fiancée also mentioned that one of her family members used Empire and was very happy with it so we went ahead and called Empire.
We were looking for soft, plush and durable carpeting and we got one with a 20-year warranty. And because this was going to be our last home and our forever home we wanted something nice. We wanted the upgraded carpeting. The guys who came in were very professional, strong and young. They carried that carpeting in and out and they got it done in no time. They also answered all our questions and kept us happy. There were other things involved too. They were very understanding and patient with us when we were closing on the house and had to change the installation date twice.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2017
I was looking for a carpet and flooring for the hallway and I got an estimate from Lowe’s where I live and it was a little higher than we anticipated. The lady I work with told me to give Empire Today a call. The cost was about $700 cheaper than Lowe’s and the selection was good that I didn’t have a problem picking out anything I needed. The gentleman that came out did an excellent job explaining everything. I didn’t have any qualms with the work they’ve tried to do, it’s just it didn’t go as smooth as we thought it would.
During installation, the crew were rushing. They got there at 1:30 on a Friday and they were going as far as they could go. They had to take the furniture out of all the rooms and the gentleman said, “Do you mind if I put your couches out on the yard?”. I told them that we needed to put some plastic down. They didn’t have plastic with them for that kind of thing and they should be equipped with some sheet or plastic. My husband got his plastic out since I didn’t want my couch in the yard. Two of the gentlemen couldn’t speak any English but the one over them can. But they were very polite. I didn’t have any problem with them working, they were just in a hurry.
They placed the carpet and the laminate but they didn’t finish it. When they got through they said, “We’ll be back tomorrow” and I never heard from anybody. Nobody called and let us know what was happening. I finally had to call back for them to finish it and told them that they had to bring back different threshold pieces because what they had ordered wasn’t right. When they came back to finish, everything appeared okay but we had a feeling that the thresholds wouldn’t stay down and they popped up. They’re not plush where you can’t walk on the floor, but you can hear it when you step on them and they are loose. My husband said, “Those are never going to stay.” And I don’t think they will either. It wasn’t a week and some of them had already popped. Also, the plush in front of my bathroom was supposed to be a single piece and not pieced together. It didn’t look good to me.
I had a call and somebody took my information. That gentleman said he would have someone call me but nobody ever called. They called about the bill and I said, “Well, I haven’t paid the bill because I’m not really satisfied with my laminate flooring they paneled.” He said, “Well, that didn’t have anything to do with us. But you need to contact them.” I’ve had to contact Empire and a few days later, someone called me and they have taken my statement and they’re supposed to have someone set a time to come out and fix the problems. It was explained to me my payment was around $70. The first statement was $150 but he said, “Well, if you did the six-month payment interest free or the 12-month interest free, that would have changed it.”
I said, “I didn’t know. That wasn’t explained to us.” I asked if we could change that and he said he’d have someone from financial call me so to get that cost lowered. I never heard from that part too. I wouldn’t mind referring Empire Today to someone but I’d hesitate a bit if it went like what happened with our experience. I’m pleased with the product but I think that the installation could be a little bit better.
We regret to hear this, and are aware that we're currently working with you to schedule a repair. We'll be following up with you shortly to continue working on a resolution.
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Reviewed Sept. 11, 2017
We decided to go with Empire to install laminate flooring throughout our house, and the entire experience has been a nightmare! We were told they would be sending a crew out (not knowing that they use subcontractors). Well one guy showed up claiming he just had to fire his partner so it was just going to be him, after the 2nd day we knew something was not right. The floor was very very soft in a few spots. We called to ask about it and we're told over and over again that that was normal for laminate. Not knowing a whole lot about laminate we trusted his word. The day after he had finished we noticed a crack in the one floor board, frustrated we decided to call Empire. After finally a WEEK of calling and leaving voicemails we got a call back that they would be sending someone out to look at the floor. They sent out a different crew of guys who told us how horrible our floors were.
I couldn't believe it when they put a leveler on our living room floor and it was over a inch and a half unlevel!! They proceeded to tell us that the whole floor would need ripped up and the subfloor would need leveled out and the laminate reinstalled!! Mind you my husband already had to take 3 days off work for this to be done the first time. They took pictures and said they would send them to Empire and we would get a callback... 3 days later and no call till my husband had to call them! And we're still waiting for a callback on how to proceed with this mess! I would never ever recommend this company to anyone!!! I would take our old dirty carpet back over having to ever deal with this company!
Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're saddened to hear that your concerns have not been addressed. We'll be in touch with you shortly to discuss this matter further.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2017
Our experience with Empire has been horrible! Salesman stated furniture moving was included. When installers arrived they refused to move any furniture. I called and cancelled the transaction based on the salesman misrepresented services. The lady said my deposit would be refunded within 7-10 business days. It's been a month and I had to call them again for my deposit back! They are the worst company I've ever had the displeasure of dealing with. Unprofessional and dishonest! Buyer beware!!!
We apologize for your experience, and understand that your order has been cancelled. We'll be further investigating your concerns.
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Reviewed Sept. 11, 2017
We have had our carpet in our home for seven months. The carpet is already showing wear/breakdown. Empire Today came out inspected and their inspector told us that yes the carpet is wearing down. It's not holding its retention and the carpet fibers are untwisting. Empire then stated they had to send another inspector out to inspect, this inspector was supposed to be a third-party inspector. He also sided with us and said he would do everything he could in his report to help get this problem resolved. According to Empire that inspector said that it was normal wear and tear and that there wasn't anything wrong with the carpet. We were sold carpet that was supposed to be able to handle high traffic, we also purchased an upgraded pad.
After seven months my wife and I have feet and back pain because it literally feels like we're just walking around on concrete, the carpet is showing wear from our traffic which is only two adults and two children. We are very dissatisfied and just disgusted with Empire and how they are handling us. They are not living up to their reputation, my suggestion: NEVER buy carpet from Empire Today you're better off going with Home Depot, Lowe's or any other flooring company for that matter. We spent nearly $15,000 with the Empire Today for new carpet, new pad, and some hardwood flooring. And now we're stuck with poor carpet that is only seven months old.
Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We regret to hear that your product is not meeting your expectations, and understand that we're currently working with you towards a solution. We'll continue to follow up until this matter is resolved.
Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2017
I lost my significant other in July and there were things that I needed to do to the home that Joe didn't do. The package deal that Empire Today offered made me decide to go with them. Empire Today installed carpet and blinds in all three of my bedrooms and installed blinds in the kitchen as well. I was also going to get laminate flooring from them but I got a phone call telling me that they were out of stock and they would send somebody over to change it. I was disappointed about that.
Other than that, the cost and quality of their products were phenomenal. There were two different groups of installers that came in and both groups were very professional. They weren't sloppy and did what they needed to do. I was happy with the installers on both occasions. I'm glad that I went with Empire Today for carpets and blinds as the products had gone above my expectations. The best part is that the carpets and blinds made my home feel brand new and I have recommended Empire Today to three of my neighbors.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2017
Empire Today did a great job installing vinyl flooring from my kitchen to my washroom. They do monthly payments, so I decided to go with them, and I enjoyed what they did. I also like the guys who came to my house and installed everything. When I need it again, I want to call those same men back. My new floor has met my expectations. The vinyl is easy to clean plus the design would match my cabinets and walls.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2017
Empire Today did the carpeting for two bedrooms, the library and the staircase at our home that we only occupy part time. We went with Empire mostly because of the convenience of having the sales rep come to the property and meet us there so we could get an idea of how it would look in the home. We had shopped a little bit prior to that and we knew what we wanted basically. The salesman, Jeff, was very personable and was eventually able to give us a price that we were comfortable with. It came very close to matching a quote we had from other company. We also liked the color of the carpet.
However, the installers, who were very pleasant, had to remove some sliding closet doors to install the carpet in the bedrooms. And then they were not able to get the closet doors back into place so that they'd function properly. Even though they did try multiple times, we have to get them fixed another way. We'll work on the closet doors ourselves and see if we can get it resolved. If not, then I’ll call Empire’s customer service about it. Other than that, everything else was fine. I would recommend them and would tell a friend to make sure that any items that were being removed for the sake of installation were paid particular attention to so that they could be properly reinstalled.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2017
I had carpet installed in the basement and it’s pretty good quality. The installers came and they did the whole basement. It didn’t take them time and they were done. They were very good at it and very polite. And I told them that I wanted the leftover and they rolled it up for me and I put it in the garage. Everybody went their ways and everybody was happy. My wife was happy, that’s what counts and I’d recommend them to anybody.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2017
I had Empire Today install a carpet in my basement. I initially considered other brands, but I had been in business with Empire before so I felt more comfortable with them. I got a better deal with them as well. The sales rep was really nice. He came with the samples and let me choose. In the end, I chose the Short Nap Berber-type carpet. I originally had an appointment scheduled for installation, and I waited and waited, and then started calling but nobody answered. Then I received a call at around 11 telling me that they won’t be able to keep my appointment because one of their trucks had gotten into an accident. I was really upset about it because time is precious and Saturdays are the only time I have to take care of my business and spend time with my family. So, I told them that I should be compensated, or at least get a deduction from the carpet cost. All they could do is give me a $50 refund. My total bill was supposed to be 925 instead of 975.
The installers came the following Saturday at 7 o'clock in the morning. The guys were nice but I didn’t like the fact that I caught the lead guy smoking a cigarette first thing in the morning. It was a little awkward too, since I’m a single woman, to have his three young teenage companions use the bathroom at least twice. For an area that was very small, it took the installers a little too long to finish the job. My basement is very small and only half of it needs to be covered. It didn’t help that they didn’t check the thickness of the carpet because now, I can’t open the door. I will need a carpenter to resize it and put it back up, which is going to be an added expense. Overall, I had an exhausting installation experience. But Empire is a state-based company and I grew up with them, so I would still recommend them.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2017
We made the install date in June for the flooring and carpet to both be installed on 8/5th. We were phoned the day before that the flooring could not be installed and we needed to make a different appointment. The explanation we were giving was that they didn't have an installer available. After several phone calls on 8/4 a call we finally returned the morning in 8/05. The woman said there was no way that our flooring could be installed and then preceded to say it was our fault because they offered appointments (all during the week) and we would only take a weekend appointment.
We finally set a Friday date (after having to act our renter) to be available. When I came home at 3 pm I found that the interior garage door was off and leaning in the garage. I went upstairs and the installer said that they couldn't put the door back on because it needed to be cut. He said they don't cut doors. Keep in mind it was 104 outside so my air conditioner was running and the exterior heat was allowed to come in. I said, "You have to do something" so they leaned the door against the frame. They left while I was upstairs looking at the bathroom floor.
Our neighbor told us that the installers had company come over to our house. They were yelling at each other in front of our home. One installer had his little children over. WE WERE NOT HOME! We called because of the way they poorly installed/cut the tiles and that they were coming up. They came back and argued with my husband that they laid the flooring correctly but after calling the company they were told to replace it.
We apologize for your experience, and we'll be further investigating your concerns.
Thank you for your patience.
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