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About Empire Today

Empire Today has provided carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl and tile flooring to more than 3 million customers since 1959. The company brings hundreds of samples to your doorstep, and a sales representative helps you choose a floor, takes room measurements and provides an all-inclusive price estimate. Professional installers can install in-stock styles as soon as the next day. The company offers competitive prices and comprehensive warranties.

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  • 1-year limited workmanship and servicing warranty
  • Brings product samples to your home
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  • Consultation required for estimate

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    TechStaff

    Reviewed April 15, 2024

    We didn't like anything the rep showed us initially, so she came back with more things and we liked it. The flooring installation was great. They came and realized that our floor was stapled and glued and it was gonna be a lot more than we thought. They punted and put stuff on top. The flooring is beautiful and we got a good deal.

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    Reviewed April 14, 2024

    The first time we used Empire, we had carpet installed on two bedrooms and four closets. And the second time, it was on a bedroom, steps and a loft area. Jason, their representative, came out and I liked him, so I requested to use him again. He did measurements and showed me samples although we went with the same carpet that we used a few months earlier. He was very comfortable to talk to, friendly and willing to help and get it done. The installers were very nice, neat and cleaned up after themselves. Empire has good customer service. They took care of my needs and made me comfortable with the whole process.

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    Reviewed April 14, 2024

    The people they send out are very patient in answering my questions. Everything looks nice. We get compliments from our family friend. They are very efficient and very professional. Thank you so much for this service!!!

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    Reviewed April 14, 2024

    We had Empire Today install laminated vinyl flooring in our living rooms and hallway. Our sales rep was extremely helpful, and went over all the products with me. They showed me everything that was in the books and explained them when I had questions. I don't know anything about vinyl planks and he explained all the ones I asked about. So, he made it really easy for me to make my choice, which I'm very happy with. The installation couldn't have gone better. The workers came. They had it done in hours that day. It wasn't even a whole day. I left the house. I thought I was gonna have to get a hotel because I thought that it would take a couple of days. I didn't know they could lay that flooring that quick. So, it was great.

    I love the quality of work that was done. The flooring is beautiful. It goes right up to the sliding door. There are no creases or little crevices. They've done it right to the tee. I stood here, amazed, looking at it. I'm so happy with it. I could show other people pictures of it and how good it looks. And for the price, you can't beat it. It's great. All my friends that have seen it have really nice homes with nice flooring, and they loved my flooring. As far as caring for it, I could just use water and a Swifter. It's that easy to clean. When I get time to get everything out of my bedroom, I am going to have Empire come back and do my bedroom because I love this.

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    Tech

    Reviewed April 14, 2024

    My experience with Empire Today was good, overall. They installed carpet and a wooden floor in the kitchen. The installation was good with the flooring. On the carpet, several areas were not the way I should have thought they should have been. But overall, it was good.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2024

    I scheduled an appointment to get an estimate for carpet installation. I scheduled my appointment between 9 am and 11 am. I received a phone call stating a representative would arrive at 10:30 am. At 11:05 am, I called 1-855-558-3200, and a sleepy phone rep answered. She informed me that someone was at my home at 10:30 am, and they called me. Which was not so; I've taken off from work to accommodate my appointment. There was no knock at my door or a phone call. She stated the sales rep canceled my appointment because of a no-show. I was furious.

    I decided to call again to get a rep who was not sleeping. I called 1-844-643-0219 and got an outstanding rep. I explained my situation, and she informed me that they needed to cancel my appointment because no one was home. She contacted the sales rep and said that someone would call me. Unfortunately, I would instead not get a call because it is unprofessional not to contact a customer, especially a customer who has taken off from work, a customer who was excited about having her home carpeted and turned around to be disappointed because of laziness, inconsiderate, and irresponsible Empire salespeople.

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    Sheila, you have every right to be upset, and we understand the inconvenience this has caused. We’re so sorry for this and would like to make things right. Please email us at customerexperience@empire-today.com with your contact info so we can fix this.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2024

    I had vinyl plank flooring installed by Empire. I like their price and products. It's non-toxic and eco-friendly. The installers were great. They were there for eight hours. It was a big job. They went above and beyond in leveling my floor and moving furniture.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2024

    I had carpet installed upstairs and for a guest room downstairs by Empire Today. I like the cost of Empire and the scheduling, too. The installers arrived early in the morning and worked their butts off from 8:00 in the morning until 6:30 or 7:00 at night. They got it done, did a great job, cleaned very well and were very friendly. We enjoy the feel, the look and the softness of the product.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2024

    I had carpeting for the family room installed by Empire Today. The rep was really good and was well stocked. He had a whole pile of choices for us and price ranges. The installers were awesome and the installation went very well, too. They cleaned up in the end, the whole nine yards. They did a very good job and it was an overall good experience.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2024

    Empire Today called us back within 48 hours to set up the installation of our latitude flooring and it went better than expected. They were very good and clean. They did everything we asked them to do. It's a nice floor and people who have seen it liked it.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2024

    I had carpet and laminate installed by Empire Today. They were also cheaper compared to other companies. My sales rep was also good. They were also quicker than most and they were able to get it done in a few days compared to scheduling out weeks. The carpet is perfect. However, they messed up the laminate. They didn't do the border, so there's a gap between the wall and the floor. Other than that issue with the laminate, it's been good.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2024

    I purchased vinyl flooring from Empire Today and I had it installed in the whole house. It was very expensive, but it was worth it. The installers put it in in the time that they had to schedule it and it took five to seven days to finish, which was within the timeframe that was estimated. They were very good and everything was fine. But Empire sent this big flyer that said 70% discount and when their sales guy came here, he said it was only for this gray floor that was good for funeral houses. That was a marketing trick so I was disappointed with it. I was also very disappointed that when I was trying to apply for the credit, the credit company that they sent rejected me even though I have a record of 780 which was good enough. I called the company that did the analysis and they said that since I pay in full all the monthly payments, I was not a good catch for the credit company because they were not making any interest on me.

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    Reviewed April 11, 2024

    Absolutely horrible. Ripped up the molding and left paint missing. Broke a chaise lounge of mine. There’s places where the floor doesn’t even meet the wall. Very unprofessional work and very very overpriced!

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    Response from Empire Today

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

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    Sales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed April 10, 2024

    Empire Today was fantastic! The installation crew was outstanding. I highly recommend this company to anyone who needs carpet. The whole thing was smooth and fast from the time the salesperson arrived to the completion of the job was amazingly quick! I could not be happier! Thank you so much!

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    Reviewed April 10, 2024

    Very nice and helpful salesperson. The install was done quickly and no issues. The quality of the carpet was an upgrade to what we had before and the color choices were good. We appreciate the prompt response and we are happy as this is our second carpet install with the company. The first install lasted 12 years so I’d say it’s money well spent.

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    TechMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed April 10, 2024

    Love my new kitchen floor. Had an issue with the grouting but they came back right away and fixed the problem. Flooring is nice. Service was great. Will buy from them again. The salesman that came was friendly and was knowledgeable and install was great as well. Thanks for the great service.

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    Reviewed April 10, 2024

    The installers were courteous and did a great job. The salesman was hard to get ahold of after the sale. When he did answer back I told him the issue, but he never got back to me. It seems the personnel at the office don't communicate with each other. I call to reschedule the install, but the installer should up anyway which he said no one every reached out to him advising him of the reschedule. I also had to reschedule again and it was never written down as per your office. Really bad customer service. Because of this I will never reach to get flooring done again from Empire.

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    Response from Empire Today

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

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 10, 2024

    Very satisfied with flooring. All employees that I came in contact with was very professional and helpful. Answered all my questions. Everyone that has seen the floors was very impressed. I would and have recommended Empire to several people. The installer was very polite and answered any questions I had even when I interrupted his work.

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    Reviewed April 10, 2024

    The installation of new tile in my home was very professional and laid perfectly. These folks care for their clients and very good folks. They arrived on time everyday and they made sure my home was cleaned at the end day. They care for their product and their clients. Great job folks.

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    Reviewed April 6, 2024

    We had old carpet and had to replace it. My mother-in-law had a good experience with Empire Today, so we called them. The presentation was great. The rep was very knowledgeable, very pleasant, helpful, and fair. The install guys were great. They knew what they were doing. The job was quick. The new flooring looks beautiful. It was an awesome job. We were pleased. We did a bedroom, a family room, hallway, and one set of stairs. I would refer Empire and I have referred them to friends.

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    Reviewed April 6, 2024

    Everything with Empire is good. We had them put carpet in our home. I like the timely manner that they did everything. They did three rooms in four hours. The people who did the work were great and very professional. So far, so good.

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    Reviewed April 6, 2024

    We did both carpet and the luxury vinyl planks with Empire. The salesperson was really good. I was able to send him an image of our floor plan first. We had enough information when he came and he brought all the materials that we needed and to choose from. He had a good idea of how much square footage of all of it was. He was able to give us a relatively good estimate while he was here. We went ahead and signed up for it and paid a downpayment on it.

    The folks did well. I was impressed with how well they moved things around, and moved them back and were willing to work around the stuff we had. All of that worked out well. The first day of installation was good. We had some issues with the installation itself, though. There were four people doing the installation, two guys and two girls. The women impressed me more than anything. They were moving all that stuff and they were very strong. They started on November 24th and finished four days later. They finished two days earlier than estimated.

    We did a large amount of the luxury vinyl plank. But in one small area of about 10 square feet and one place in the kitchen, the tiles started coming up on the corner. We had them come back a couple of weeks later and they replaced a bunch of planks. And they did the same thing again. So I had them come out again in January and they looked at it and they decided they needed to pull up a number of the planks and re-sand it and re-float some of the concrete on it.

    There were some bumps that were making it come up. The problem with that was that it took forever to get that to happen. And most of it was because the LVP was a special order and they couldn't get the new planks to come put in. So it took a very long time to get it to where they could come and replace it. But it was okay. It didn't get any worse. Now, they're all replaced and they're all down and everything looks really good. We were happy with the initial installation. They did the carpet and the tile and they did it fast and it was really nice except for these couple of places.

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    Reviewed April 6, 2024

    I got vinyl flooring from Empire. I also used them 10 years ago for carpeting. The rep who helped me this time around was very good. They came on time and showed me the product and the price. The installers were also very good. The new flooring is very nice.

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    Reviewed April 6, 2024

    The flooring was okay but I didn't get the floor that I picked that I really wanted. Empire ordered a floor that couldn't go on top of my floor. When the people came out to put the floor down, I didn't understand them because they were speaking Spanish but they said that somebody would call me back. So they left and their supervisor called me and the salesperson said that something about the floor couldn't go on top of my floor. So I needed to have a different floor. So he chose the other floor and I just went with it.

    When they put down the cement, they swung it all over the place. I have a brand-new door and they flung the cement on the inside of my door and I have the gray cement on the outside of my door on my porch. You can't just pick the cement because it's gonna take the paint off. So I have to get my door repainted white because it's filthy. I will also have the inside where they flung it painted. I'm a little upset about it. I don't like the floor. The floor is absolutely ugly because it wasn't what I picked out. What I picked out would have gone better with my countertops, my backsplash, and also my cabinets. But overall, the experience is good.

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    Response from Empire Today

    Jessyca, it's upsetting to hear that you did not receive the top-notch service we strive to provide. We take your feedback seriously and will treat this as a learning experience. After all, there is always room for improvement, and we hope this does not happen again.

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 6, 2024

    Go with Empire Today because they do excellent work. They came in and got right to work. They did it quicker than we thought. Also, they walked us through and showed us everything. Everything looked good. I love it.

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    Reviewed April 6, 2024

    Empire Today is a very good company and I like the work they did and it took only two days to do it and I like their product. I'd tell others to check Empire out. They're decent because they were gonna charge me 10,000. They said, "Well, no, we're not gonna be doing that because it's too much money for people." They lowered their prices from 10,000 to 6,000. So, I said, "Okay." The rep showed me a very large selection of samples of flooring. He was there for two hours telling me the difference in them and then I just chose the kind of flooring I wanted. The guy knew what he was talking about. Empire's customer service was very good and very reasonable.

    There were issues with the original flooring because he had a tile on top of plywood. They were living in a condo and it's an apartment building and it had two layers of carpet in the living room. Then, the original tile that I had was glued to the flooring. So, when the installers started tearing up the tile, the flooring came out and that cost me a little bit more than anticipated. So I accepted it, but it was $2,000 more because the flooring had to be level in order for the floor to work. So, they had to put new plywood in. The floor in the kitchen and the alcove that was in the hallway was all wrecked. They had to put new plywood in. They had to measure it and cut it, and it only took two days to do it. I got a very good flooring because it's easy to clean and easy to maintain. I had laminated flooring put in.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2024

    I got some vinyl planks installed through Empire Today. It was convenient. They were able to get a quick turnaround for installation. We ended up using a salesperson who came out to the house with samples. The installers showed up the day they were supposed to, and they finished the job when they were supposed to. Everything was smooth on our end. They did a walk through before they started, and they did a walk through when they finished. Empire is expensive but they do good work.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2024

    I had my basement floor redone with waterproof vinyl plank and I got quotes for two more rooms that I hope to do soon. Empire was a little more expensive than the other companies I got quotes from but the quality was higher when you compare what they were putting on the table for the floor versus what the competitors were. The two lowest quotes were lying about what kind of floor it was. And they were gonna put in flooring that was not waterproof, and was not sealed, and they didn't guarantee their work, which is why they disappeared and I didn't use them. Then, I called one of the big box stores and had them come out and do a quote. After they did the measurements and the quote, they came back and said it was not the exact kind of floor I asked for so it was gonna cost me this much instead of this much. And we can't do it for a month and a half even though we said we could do it in the next couple of days.

    I called Empire on a Monday night and on Tuesday, the area manager was in my house doing measurements and showing me flooring samples. On Saturday, it was done. It was a week from the phone call to finish and the rep explained that it's not normally that fast. I had a flooring guy in my house recently who was trying to sell me on a space that Empire had already quoted me, and he quoted me almost double what Empire did. So, Empire got my business. I'm a tough person to sell because I worked in retail for far too long.

    One of the reasons that I went with Empire is because they explained how their crews work and that if I call in and need something repaired or there is something that goes haywire, the same crew comes out to fix it. It's not a guessing game of them getting a crew when they can. The rep gave me all the paperwork explaining the manufacturer's warranty on the floors and what they cover as far as workmanship. If next winter I start to see gaps in a section of the floor, I can call and they'll come out and take a look at it.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2024

    Have Empire Today do it. They're very good at it. They come and talk to you. And that one on one with them is what people want, for them to talk face to face. Their rep was quick and honest. He told what would happen and how, and explained everything very well. We had a little problem with the installation. They didn't have the carpet. So, we had to wait for it to come. But it wasn't long. The installers were quick and efficient. They cleaned up.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2024

    I called Empire Today for a free presentation, and the rep gave me everything I needed to know from the flooring to the wood flooring. He explained the measurements and showed me how everything would be laid out and what floor colors. He was a good person, and he knew what he was doing with his job. I had wood floors installed in the kitchen and carpet in the bedroom. It came out excellent, and I didn't expect it like that. The price was even better. I thought it would be more. Overall, Empire Today is a good company. People should definitely go and make them install their carpet on their floors.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2024

    Empire Today is a very decent company. They put in carpet on my steps, and I got my money's worth. The sales girl was marvelous. I like her. She had called me and asked what I was looking for. I told her I was looking for something stain-resistant and considering wearability because it's steps. She brought me samples and I picked out a sample that I liked. She was also very good at answering questions. Empire Today was easy to work with, very prompt on the appointment and did some good follow-up.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2024

    We like the price and convenience with Empire. The quality of the carpet is exactly what we expected. I would highly recommend them.

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    Reviewed April 4, 2024

    DO NOT GO WITH THIS COMPANY! They messed my floors up. The trim is all messed up! A support post is hanging partially off the floor! I can stick my fingers under door frames! I was told they would fix it and placed a dispute with my credit card. Sent pictures. Everything! They use sub contractors to do the work. No English! Bad work!

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    Response from Empire Today

    Jenny-lynn, we apologize for the inconvenience you faced during the installation. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're committed to resolving this promptly. We've located your account and we'll be in touch with you soon to address this.

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    Reviewed April 3, 2024

    I purchased vinyl flooring and installation services from Empire Today to be installed in my office and on the stairs. The Sales representative showed me a sample of the flooring to be installed but not the stair nose. He did ensure me they would be an exact match. It turns out the stair nose is a much darker grey than the vinyl flooring used on the steps and in the office. Not only is it darker in color, it is also thicker, making each step uneven. When I contacted Empire Today, they sent a representative who agreed it was not right but said it was up to the company. When I called Empire, they stated that is the way the product is made and it's an issue with the product manufacturer and not them. I am not happy with the uneven color and the difference in height between the stair nose and step. Had I been informed of this issue, I would not have purchased this product.

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    Response from Empire Today

    Mike, we appreciate your honest review. We set a high standard for ourselves, so we are disappointed to hear that your experience with us was not a positive one. Thank you for providing this information so we can improve upon our services.

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    Reviewed March 31, 2024

    Updated on 04/01/2024: I installed Luxury Vinyl Plank in my living-dining area less than two years ago, I purchased a protection plan for 5 years, 3 month ago I reported a problem with my floor, the customer service representative asked me to send pictures from the damaged area and I send it, and without coming to my house she told me that in order for them to come I needed to pay $225 at front for them to do an assessment, and I asked about the protection plan I purchased, to my surprise she told me that it was ONLY for accident with the floor. My contract doesn't say that. Not even in small letters.

    I hired a professional installer and this person told me that because I live closed to a pond, the company should advised me about what humidity does to that type of floor and that it was supposed to be installed with a humidity protection underneath. I didn't have an idea about that, if they are good professional, why they installed without it?. I purchased whatever the Empire Sales person told me was supposed to be the best floor and careless. With that said, I wouldn't recommend Empire Today. Bad Service and Worst Customer Service.

    Original Review: Terrible customer service, lies about protection plan, poor quality product and they never honor your protection plan when needed, if you do, they charge you $225 for the assessment. I don't recommend Empire Today.

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    Response from Empire Today

    Rita, we hate to hear that your flooring has exposed issues. We want to investigate this further to see how we can help. We've located your account, and we'll be in touch with you soon to discuss this further.

    Customer ServiceCoverageMaintenance

    Reviewed March 31, 2024

    We contacted Empire to get new LVP throughout our house with carpet in the bedrooms. The carpet has been good but the LVP was a huge mistake with empire. It is raised up in several places throughout the home after 1 year. When we contacted Empire, we were told the repair (even with a lifetime warranty) that it was not covered and we would have to basically pay thousands for a new floor. Awful customer service, empty promises and poor installation.

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    Response from Empire Today

    Jacob, we understand your frustration and wish to make this right. However, we've located your order, and as it turns out, your issue was resolved with a previous customer service team member who provided you with a solution. We hope this resolution brings you peace and wish you all the best.

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    Reviewed March 25, 2024

    I ordered some carpet for my two bedrooms and they came in and did what they needed to do with the area. They called before they came and they told me what time they were gonna get there. They did and they moved all of the furniture out of the room but I had to move my personal items. Once they moved the bed and everything else out, they took the carpet out and they did what they’re supposed to do. They also cleaned up their mess as they went along. They did good work and the quality was very good. I can tell the difference in the carpet that I had and what I have now. Also, they told me that I need to make sure that I vacuum my carpet and if I paint it or something like that, they offered coming and replacing the carpet. Empire did very good work and the people that they sent was very respectful. They are a very good company to anybody that really wants to get the work done.

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    Reviewed March 25, 2024

    The process was good from start to finish, and I got a good value for money. The installation was very smooth and complete. They did four rooms and they were very professional. They got through everything, and it was done in one day. I was very pleased.

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    Reviewed March 25, 2024

    I have laminate flooring in the dining room area and I wanted the living room to match it. The sales rep got me the price I wanted, and the installers were good. However, I had to call them back once because one piece came loose. It happened over the weekend, so they came back the following Monday. Other than that, it was good.

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    Reviewed March 24, 2024

    I had carpet in my bedroom put down by Empire Today. They were giving a promotion and that helped a lot. Plus, the color of carpet that I was looking for was more or less which I was given by Empire instead of other people. I did my homework. So when their rep came out, even though he was showing me other carpets, I just told him, "That is what I want" which is what he brought. We already talked on the telephone. So, I made it easy for him by doing my own homework.

    As far as the installation, the guys came in and they were really good. They pushed the furniture that they could not get out of the room to the side. And then when they finished one side, they push it to the other side. They were very precise. They vacuumed. They cleaned up their mess. There was just a whole lot of dust because I had some old carpet that really needed to be replaced. Other than that, they were very quick. I thought it was gonna take a whole day and it did not. When I had an issue with putting some furniture back, they were very nice to assist me on some things. I will recommend them to anyone. Workmanship was great. Quality of the carpet is wonderful. It's very plush. I like it. I enjoy it.

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    Reviewed March 24, 2024

    We had Empire Today put in laminate, vinyl flooring in the foyer, den, dining room and hallway and everything was done quickly. It made so much sense to have the rep come straight to the house and bring different materials for me to choose from. It was professional from start to finish and I was very happy with them. The installers showed up in the morning and it ran a day and a half because they had to take out some tile floor that they weren’t aware of. We worked it out with the salesman but the installers didn't know about it. So it took one guy a better part of a day just to break out a bunch of tiles. But they were efficient. They were very nice and cleaned up everything. They made sure that we were okay with everything before they left.

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    Reviewed March 24, 2024

    Empire’s was just such a good price and I had vinyl flooring installed on the stairs, the master bedroom, a hallway and two spare bedrooms. The salesperson did a great job but the installers did an atrocious job. They showed up on time and they were nice. But they were not respectful of my actual home. There are liquid nails that I haven't been able to get off of my banisters and walls. They damaged my walls in several places, taking off the kickboards. They scratched the floor and when I saw it and pointed it out to them, they buffed it so that it would look somewhat nice, but told me that it wasn't a scratch. So, they lied to my face. Then, they didn't caulk the places they were supposed to caulk until I told them that they needed to.

    The installers didn’t install the stairs correctly because they have all of these clamp marks on the nose of the stairs that shouldn't be there. They told me they were nails but it doesn't make any sense. I've never seen a nail gun that could make that kind of pattern. When our sales guy told us about the stairs being the most expensive, he said they'd have to cut the lip of the stair off and then put the nose on, but the guys just put the nose over the top, so when you look at the back of the stairs, the riser part is slanted so it's not set flush against the stairs. I asked that Empire come out and have somebody inspect and they sent the installer who did it.

    I wanted a third opinion, a non-partial party, and Empire sent me somebody who was partial, so I just gave up. They don't wanna stand by their guarantee so I'm good just ignoring it and hoping that the noses don't fall off and cause somebody to get hurt. But if they do, then it's gonna be a bigger problem. I actively trash Empire's name to my friends so that anybody and everybody I know will never even think to get a quote from them. I would never recommend them to anybody and I will never use them again.

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    Alicia, we hate to hear that your flooring has exposed issues. We want to investigate this further to see how we can help. We've located your account and we'll be in touch with you soon.

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    Reviewed March 24, 2024

    Our salesman was very knowledgeable, so he gave us the low down on everything and we were also given working information afterward. I had laminate and carpet installed in four bedrooms, two living rooms, a bathroom and a kitchen. Everything went smoothly with the installation. Two people worked on the carpet and three on the hardwood. They did a great job and we were very pleased. I’d recommend Empire Today. We got a recommendation from the same salesman that went to my father-in-law’s house and my brother-in-law’s house. The man was on point.

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    Reviewed March 24, 2024

    We were happy with the work that we had done through Empire Today. We have a three-bedroom home and we had all them carpeted. We chose Empire because we were on a quick deadline and they could handle it for us. The installers were here for about two and a half hours, and they did an excellent job. They worked quickly. They vacuumed up and left it very nice when they were gone.

    The only negative thing is we were going to pay for installation. The salesman that helped us said, "As long as you make a monthly payment, you've got 18 months to pay it off. Then you can use your money for other things." We thought, "Okay. Well, then we'll do that. We won't dig into our savings." We would have preferred to pay cash for it. He just didn't explain it enough. We were under the impression that the financing was gonna be handled with Empire, but it wasn't. It was handled through Wells Fargo Bank, and we're not really happy with Wells Fargo Bank. We think they're a bunch of crooks. So, the only part that we were not happy with is that he set up a new credit card for us through a bank rather than through Empire.

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    Reviewed March 24, 2024

    We had Empire install linoleum and the wood-looking flooring in the den and in the bathroom. The sales visit was very informal. The rep seemed to be very down to earth and he wasn't pushy. He just was working with us on trying to decide what would best fit our needs. Three people came out for the installation. They just confirmed what my mom wanted because she was the one that wanted it done. She oversaw the whole process, but I was in the home and I could hear them working and they did not drag around. They just went to work. They already had a game plan of what to do. I was very impressed that they were able to finish so quickly and so efficiently.

    The flooring is beautiful and very professionally-looking. I didn't consider anyone else but Empire. I wanted it to be professionally done despite the cost. The wall panels that they installed were very beautiful. It looked better than I expected it to be. It seemed to transition so well into the house. I had carpet and there's carpet in the hallway, and to transition from the room that it was installed to the room that it's not installed, it's flawless. It doesn't look patched. That is one of my favorite features. It seems to mold into the house as if it was already there and not installed after the fact.

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    Reviewed March 24, 2024

    Empire did great. A salesperson came and met us at our home, walked us through everything and took measurements. Then their crew came a couple days later to install the carpet. They did the full basement. The flooring is great. It is what we wanted. My experience was seamless. Go ahead and use Empire.

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    Reviewed March 24, 2024

    I had Empire Today install flooring and carpet in two rooms and the staircase. The flooring was good but the stairs pissed me off because I didn't realize the installers didn't do the very top step, which goes into my loft. So, it looks dumb. I asked them if they could do that front part of that last step and they said it's attached to the rest of the loft. So, if I wanted that, I'd have to get the whole loft done. I don't know why they just couldn't staple up a piece on that. Also, when they did my flooring, they flipped my fridge and spilled some soup in there and left a big mess inside.

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    Natasha, this makes us upset to hear. The last thing we want is for you to be unhappy with your floors. We want to make further investigate this. We'll be in touch with you soon to discuss this.

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    Reviewed March 24, 2024

    The installers from Empire were very helpful and nice. I wanted the quickness of the installation. This is the second home I had Empire carpet installed. I will use them again.

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    Reviewed March 23, 2024

    My purchasing experience with Empire Today was fantastic but my installation experience was problematic. I bought laminated vinyl plank flooring for a living room, a dining room, and a hallway. The quality of the flooring is great, but the communication was lacking during the installation. It also took longer than we were told it was going to take and we didn't know when to expect them to finish the flooring. We thought it was going to take one day but it took two days. Then they had to come back on a third day to finish the trim that they didn't have the necessary supplies for. But that was not the installer's fault. It was Empire's fault for not sending what was necessary.

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    Reviewed March 23, 2024

    Empire's website was easy to navigate and they had a little chat box. If I had any questions, they were answering. I had the luxury vinyl flooring put in. They did the kitchen and the living room. It took about 10 hours. They did a really good job. It was beautiful. Empire has really great products. They were a little pricey but it's sturdy.

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    Reviewed March 23, 2024

    I had carpet installed in the hallway upstairs by Empire and the serviceman was great. He was easy to describe it and got me signed up right away. My install day got moved because the poor man's car broke down. But the next day, he came and introduced himself. He was very polite, checked out the area, went up, tore out the old and brought in the new. I didn't have a long hallway, so he wasn't there for more than two hours. He was very fast and friendly. The carpet's nice and tight. It's a Berber carpet, so it really holds up well and the quality of the color’s there.

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    Reviewed March 23, 2024

    We talked to Empire Today one day and the next couple of days, they were getting the vinyl plank flooring installed. So, it didn't take them very long from the time we picked out the materials to get it installed. We liked what we picked. There were plenty of choices but it wasn’t too overwhelming. We knew that we were going with the vinyl flooring, to begin with, so they didn't bring in carpet samples. It was very nice. The installers were wonderful. They were very careful about what they were doing and kept things clean. They knew what they were doing because they were able to do it well and quickly. They did a great job.

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    Reviewed March 23, 2024

    I was not very happy with the experience with Empire. I feel like we were completely lied to through the whole process. The price point was very high and we kind of felt suckered into making the choice that day. We purchased laminate flooring and it was installed in the main entryway and hallway, kitchen, dining room, and living room area. The sales rep told us they're 100% waterproof but when our guy came to put the floor in, he said that it is not waterproof and that he highly suggests not getting water on it whatsoever, which very upset us afterwards.

    This was right before Christmas and we were told the installation would take one day, maybe two, but it ended up taking 10 days. Also, it was supposed to be a three part and one guy had to leave to do a separate job. They kept telling us when he comes back, it's gonna go quicker and it did go quicker. But then when I walked on a piece that was in the middle, there was a piece that was completely put in wrong and they had to pull it back out. They came back the next day and they pulled a section off and put it back in. They had to redo all that and then they ran out of materials. They had to come back and they only came back with two people. They didn't have the right baseboard. It was always something. Then, we never got an itemized receipt of what we paid for and we were told it was gonna be interest repayments for 48 months.

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    Tara, we appreciate your honest feedback, as we are always looking for ways to improve. Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we can improve. We hope you will consider us again in the future. Take care.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2024

    The sales visit was very good. The sales associate came at a time when normally, most companies would not make an appointment. He was very straightforward and made the experience very pleasurable. He was very knowledgeable about the products and we got the best price we could get. We got good value for our money. We moved as much as we could but as the installers moved from room to room, they moved the heavy furniture around and made it very easy and cleaned up after themselves. The quality of work was very good, except for the staircase. They nailed the materials down on the staircase in the middle of the stairs and in that indention, they tried to use a filler to cover it up. But you could see the filler and the smear of it as well as the distortion of the product from the nail going through on those steps. They came back though and ultimately replaced all of those.

    Empire Today did the installation on two sets of staircases, all the bedrooms upstairs and in the downstairs basement with a laminate product. We have dogs and the ability to clean up hair off the floor and keep it clean is a lot better. I've told family and friends about our project and invited neighbors to look at the flooring. It was a good deal and the flooring looks great.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2024

    The sales rep who came out asked me what I was looking for and measured the area. Then, he showed me my options with the different kinds of rugs and padding. On installation day, they called to tell me they were on their way and what time they would be here. They came, did their job, and were really good. It took a day and a half. Two guys did the carpet and they got here about 10:00 and left at 6:00. Then, two guys did the tile and it took half a day because the stuff had to dry. The carpet is real good and the padding they put in feels good. Also, my kitchen floor is great. I got compliments on it.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2024

    They ran through a couple of problems during installation because the floor underneath the carpet was not even. They had to put cement down and instead of being a one-day job, it became a two-day job. But they worked hard and I appreciated the fact that they did a really good job. Also, I love the floors.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2024

    We had Empire before and we were happy with the bigger installation they had done in our former house. This installation was smaller and it was easily done. The customer service was perfect. They followed up numerous times after the carpet was installed to make sure we were happy with it.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2024

    I have had Empire do several rooms in my house and I've always had a great experience so, I keep going back to them. It’s seamless and the cost is good. They're very professional. I had the bathroom floor done as well as the dining room floor and the upstairs bedroom carpet. The only complaint I had with the last interaction was the installers did not wanna take their shoes off, which I understand because it was a rug and they were going in and out. It was raining that day so, it made it even worse. I've got a shoe-free environment and they didn't even have the little covers. I just didn't know if Empire had them and the installers didn't wear them or if they didn't have them. Being carpet guys, Empire would know how important it is.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2024

    The product of Empire that I bought is good. It's a wooden floor that you could mop. I like it. It cleans up well. I have asthma and it helped with my health. It's pretty and it's easy to care for. The color also matched my mantle and the bathroom. I had it matched too. It matches the cabinet. The installers also came when they said they would. The men were professional and courteous. I even liked them well enough to feed them a sandwich that day. However, I thought it was an awful lot of money that I paid to have the work done. I paid $2,000 for the hall, bathrooms, the living room and dining room. But If I ever do the rest of the house, I'll call Empire again.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2024

    We purchase LVT and carpet throughout our house. The LVT was installed first, and then the carpet. The carpet installer scratched our "scratch resistant flooring". We have other scratches in the floor from chairs and such. We purchased warranty, and although I have called four times, no one has been out to fix it. This has been going on for months. I wouldn't recommend due to the lack of customer service, and we even paid a pretty penny for the warranty. Additionally, the salesperson told us over and over again how scratch resistant the LVT is, and not even 4 months later we have multiple visible scratches. They won't respond to come out and fix the damage they caused to the floor while installing.

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

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    Reviewed March 21, 2024

    We had hardwood flooring installed last spring after the purchase of our home. The install was done before we moved in. Less than a month later they were back out doing repairs. I noticed dark spots on the floor and other small problems. The installer came back out and rubbed something over the dark spots and told me, "See it’s gone." I was thinking oh maybe I was crazy. Nope! The same spot is back as well as others. They also had to come and replace an entire section of the flooring.

    Next all the wood started to separate and and have big gaps in it almost immediately. Like others have mentioned I could not get in contact with anyone or receive any response back from messages I left or the emails I sent that included pictures. I finally called like I wanted to purchase from them. That is when I finally got a live person and explained my issue and she forwarded my concern and Amanda finally called me back and claimed she never received my messages. This took all the way until December to get it resolved.

    A different set of contractors came out had putty and glue stuff and started banging the floors back together and filling in gaps and told me to get the stuff he had from the store so I could repair my floors that separated because of the humidity. I did not understand why I needed to repair floors that were just purchased not even a year ago. I also have never seen floors separate the way mine did. Well here we are again with the same issues of extreme separation and they send someone else out to look at them. This person suggest that they were not installed properly which we figured as much when we had issues in the beginning. This guy also said that the dark spots were water damage.

    Why is this happening especially since this floor is in the kitchen. It is supposed to be able to withstand water. We do mop the floors and we have not had any flooding that would cause water damage. Now we were told it is not their flooring it’s our subfloors that are causing the floors to separate and I need to get a contractor out to fix this and once it has been fixed they will come out and replace all the floors they installed. Now remember the initial flooring was put in before we moved in so I asked if there was any issues that would cause problems why were we not notified before the installation? They could not answer this.

    Fast forward I had a company come out and there is only a small section of my home that has unevenness and it is do to how and where our hvac system is placed. They said our subfloors are fine and they also suggested that it looks like the floors look like they were not installed properly and noticed the black spots on what was supposed to be new hardwood flooring. After reading all the other complaints and seeing their pictures I can clearly see that I am not alone. They lie and take people's money and send anyone to your home to perform the work and when they mess up they try to avoid correcting the real issue.

    The first contractor also tried to get more money out of me even though we already paid. I had to tell him to wait so I can call Empire and he hurried up and changed his story. He also told us that Empire overcharged us for the floors and he wanted to offer us side deals. After my experience I don’t trust none of their contractors or them. The problem is still not fixed and I am currently waiting to see if they will do what is needed to be done or am I going to continue to move forward in seeking legal counsel. I sent the estimates and reported what the subfloor repair company stated. This entire experience has been a horrible one. So much for wanting hardwood floors.

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    Dria, this is not the experience that we wish for our customers, and we sincerely apologize for your experience. We've located your order and will be in touch with you soon.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2024

    I went online and scheduled a consultation for Sunday March 3, after church, between 3-5 pm. Stacy ** was the salesperson that came out. Stacy ** needs to be retrained. Her disrespectful behavior towards me caused Empire to lose out on a 5 day installation. She wasted 2.5 hours of my time on Sunday, March 3, 2024. I signed the contract, and scheduled installation for Monday March 11-15. On Friday March 8, I called Stacy on her CELL to inquire why I had not heard from Empire re installation that was to begin in 3 days. I asked her what time the installation team would arrive Monday March 11? How many installers would be on the job? She called me back asking me “did you get my email yesterday?” I said “no”. She emailed me Thursday, March 7th at 12:30 pm to inform me that the installation date was changed to March 18.

    I told her now that she does not the authority to change my installation date without my approval. Even my contract was modified without my knowledge. This is disrespectful of Stacy. Changing my contract without my approval was illegal. She should have CALL or TEXT me on Thursday March 7th to ASK if the installation date can be changed. I had canceled patients March 11, 13, 15 to be home. My son was going to take off from work March 12 & 14.

    Stacy ** true test was when things went wrong. She certainly failed the test for sure. She could have easily called me or texted me to apologize for the delay in installation, then ask me if it is ok for the date to be pushed back to March 18, 2024. I would have shared all my sacrifice done to have an adult home for 5 business days and that the installation dates cannot be changed. Stacy clearly does not care about the company she works for. If she cared, she could have come out to my home March 8rh to show me samples of flooring in stock so that the installation could have gone as scheduled.

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    Allison, this is not the experience we wish for our customers, and we sincerely apologize for your experience. We've located your order and will contact you soon to discuss your experience.

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    Reviewed March 13, 2024

    The installers were really late and that was the only thing that kinda upset me. I thought they're gonna leave at 6:00 but they didn't leave until almost 9:30 and they were really loud. I had to be at work at 4:00 in the morning. Other than that, the quality of work was pretty good and I'm happy with it. The flooring is nice.

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    Reviewed March 13, 2024

    The sales rep made me a better deal than the original deal so that I could go ahead. They checked my credit and I couldn't afford a lot because I'm on Social Security. I originally had hoped to get the luxury vinyl plank on both levels of the townhouse, but it would have been too expensive. He worked with me and we decided just to do the bathroom upstairs and to do the downstairs in luxury vinyl plank. Then, we did carpeting on the staircase, in the two bedrooms, and in the closet.

    We had carpeting and luxury vinyl plank installed and the installers wanted to know which way I wanted my tile laid and I was surprised because they were the tile layers so they should already know that. But I guess they wanted to also make choice. They did all right with the laying of the tile. Also, I had a little problem accepting the threshold being taller than I thought they should be, but they told me that is the way it is. Then, I pointed out a few things that needed correcting and they did but the foreman should inspect the job after it's done and not leave it to his other workers.

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    Reviewed March 13, 2024

    We got a quote from Empire Today 12 years ago and we had a really horrible experience with the salesman that we decided to go with a different company. This time around, when we needed to replace the carpet again, we got a quote from the same company that we went with the first time and it was extremely high. So I said, "Why don't we try Empire again?" I knew that they were still in business, and my mom used them too. The professionalism and the customer service was really good this time around.

    The sales rep came out to our house, but because my husband got stuck at work and ended up not making it for the first meeting that we already had scheduled, he came back out on a Saturday to show us the carpets again. He was great. However, the carpet installation took six hours, which was little longer than I anticipated. I figured there'd be more than one worker, but it was just one guy doing three rooms. It ended up being fine though. He was very nice, professional, and did a really good job. All in all, Empire Today is reliable, and they have great service and products.

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    Reviewed March 13, 2024

    I had Empire do my first house and they did a great job in a timely manner. And the product was top quality for the lesser price. I went with them again and when their rep came to the house, he brought samples. He was really good and very informative. He helped us make some decisions and he really worked with us to keep our purchase within our budget. For the installation, the guys came in early. We had the stairs and it was a big job. But they got that done, including three bedrooms and a hallway, in one day. The job was done really good. Also, we forgot to measure a little area and they did it for us right away with no problem.

    The carpet has an amazing color and that was a good help from the salesman because he said that it was a popular pick for rentals. It was for one of our rentals, so we wanted to make sure that it was a good grade and not something cheap that's not going to last. We were happy the first time we used Empire, and this time was even better. They really got everything that we needed done because we had renters moving in right away in a two-week span and they got the job done in a week. So they really helped us out a lot.

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    Reviewed March 12, 2024

    We had carpet installed by Empire Today. It was my third time. The cost was higher than expected. But the quality appeared to be good.

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    Reviewed March 12, 2024

    They installed a bedroom carpeting and it exceeded our expectations. The installation went extremely well and we're very pleased with the service.

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    Reviewed March 12, 2024

    Empire Today installed carpet for my bedroom and they were good. They came in and got the job done. The only thing was they came to the house with the wrong carpet. I picked something with a blue green in the gray but they brought a pure gray carpet and they said that was all they had on the truck and they thought that was supposed to be mine. They said if I don't like it, they could go all the way back and get another one. But I agreed to let them put it in so they wouldn't have to go all the way back and get another load because I had my bedroom all cleaned out for them. Other than that, the quality looks good and it feels good on my feet.

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    Reviewed March 12, 2024

    Updated on 04/01/2024: This is an update to a previous review I left. This has been reported to the Better Business Bureau. Since their MA customer service manager was the rudest customer service person I have ever dealt with and refused to give me another name, I contacted Empire Today via their Facebook page, and a customer service rep. from the national headquarters looked into the situation. She, at least, submitted our complaint to the manufacturer, but they refused to fix the scratched floor.

    I explained to her that the salesperson had told us when we purchased the floor that Empire's 1-year workmanship and servicing warranty would cover situations like this. She said they cannot abide by verbal communication of their salespeople. Our issue isn't with the manufacturer as that isn't who sold us the floor. It's with Empire Today for selling us a poor-quality floor, misleading us into believing the Empire Today 1-year warranty would cover scratches and stains, and then penalizing the customer for trusting the salesperson's word. The only thing they agreed to fix was a small quarter round that had fallen off the wall; they refused to repair the scratches. I have never dealt with a company that is so disreputable and rude. They have replied to many of my reviews saying they want to make this right - but buyer beware.

    Original Review: As an award-winning journalist with an investigative reporting background, I am shocked that Empire Today has been in business as long as they have with how poorly they treat customers. We had a luxury vinyl plank floor installed last August. The salesperson assured us that this was scratch-proof, but that if we did have any issues, the warranty would cover it and that Empire had a great warranty. Well, six months later, the floor is covered in scratches from light use - essentially from pulling out a chair here and there and walking across it. It's in a dining room, so we hardly ever eat in there and mostly walk through it. We have sat at the table a handful of times in six months. Yes, we have pulled out chairs for those times, but who would expect scratches like this from such mild use? We're pulling them out gently, not dragging them across the floor.

    Clearly, this floor was defective when installed if it was supposed to be as scratch-proof as the salesperson said it was. Their customer service manager (based in Massachusetts) has been extremely rude and unsympathetic and insists the manufacturer warranty and the one-year Empire workmanship and servicing warranty don't cover scratches. This goes against everything the salesperson told us.

    The one-year warranty has a list of what is not covered and scratches is not among them. It says you can obtain warranty services for defects. When I suggested that these scratches were a defect that got worse over time, the customer service manager LAUGHED AT ME and said she had my email saying that we caused it by pulling out chairs.

    I asked to speak to someone above her, and she refused to give me another name. I said, I'm upset enough to go to the Better Business Bureau and you're telling me there is no one else I can speak to who is above you and has the authority to potentially rectify this? By this point, I was raising my voice as she was so rude and unsympathetic. She repeated she was the customer service manager and there was nothing else that could be done, other than express our frustration to the sales manager so they were aware that possibly their sales team was giving out incorrect information.

    However, the sales manager, according to her, would not have the authority to rectify the situation because, apparently, she is the only one within the entire Empire Today Corp. who can be bothered with customer service problems. She wished me a good day and hung up on me, not caring that I was prepared to go to the Business Bureau, write negative reviews, and do whatever I could to resolve this. She chuckled again and said in a very condescending manner, “You do what you need to do, but the warranty does not cover scratches.” I have never dealt with a customer service manager who was so unhelpful and rude, just shutting me down completely. Unbelievable and we will be taking this to the Better Business Bureau and making sure everyone we know does not use this company.

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

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    Reviewed March 12, 2024

    The gentleman who came here was very helpful and answered any questions that we had. I didn't feel pressured and if we didn't wanna do it now, we could do it in the future. He gave us all the options. I liked the efficiency and how fast Empire Today was. The installers came the next day and when they were here, Empire called and made sure everything was still going okay. I liked that.

    The new carpet is beyond my expectations. I love it. I'm thinking about in the future doing flooring with them too. The carpet is soft and the color is neutral. It matches everything and it’s comfortable. The only thing was, the gentleman told me the total cost after the discounts. I got approved for financing and he said it was broken down into 30 months. He said it would only be 70 dollars a month. When I got my first statement, it said I owed $120. So I was a little taken aback by that because I was told differently. I made a call about it because I was not happy. I wish he would have never said anything.

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    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2024

    We had wood flooring and ceramic tile and carpet flooring installed by Empire Today. I worked with them before and I've always had a positive experience with them. I like the quality of the materials that we selected, the aesthetic, the look and the design. The sales rep was amazing and the installers were all really good. We had a great, very positive overall experience. They were very efficient, worked very quickly, were extremely clean, very polite, and professional.

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    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2024

    Empire Today did a good job when they did my carpet, my wood floors, my living room, my dining room, and my kitchen. Everything looked good, and I love the wood floors in my grandson's room. He said it's nice. I called Empire Today back again. This time, they did the rug in my third bedroom. I don't have the money right now, but later on, I might have them do my bathroom as well.

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2024

    The carpet needed to be replaced and Empire is like a one-stop shop, which was what I needed. The guy who came was great and he came when he said he would. The only thing was it wasn't like he gave me a step-by-step pricing. He asked if I would be interested in spending $5,000 and I told him it was way over our price range. But he gave me other discounts and then it came down to a price that I felt was good. He gave me a really good deal and if I could do it the next day, they'd give me a better deal. I went for it and it was a very short turnaround. Also, I told him that we're selling the place and I needed something that's gonna look good and stand up. He took that into consideration and he didn't try to upsell me to do anything. He listened to me. The fellow who came in the next day and took out everything and put in the new carpeting was also very well versed in his job. Empire was efficient, up to date in the market, and has good pricing.

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2024

    Everything was good in my experience with Empire Today. I talked to the rep and the rep scheduled me an appointment. He gave me a choice of when he could come, whenever I wanted him to come and he came when I wanted him to come. I told him that that didn't seem like the color that I picked out and the thickness. But once the installer put it in, everybody liked it. It was a darker gray than what I thought it should have been, but in the end, it still turned out good. I'm still satisfied. Even my kids are more satisfied, because we have another house and we had carpet put in by Empire, so I was trying to get that same thickness, that same color, but it didn't turn out that way. But they said it's still pretty. I would recommend them. I told a friend of mine. I gave him the number, so hopefully he can get his house done.

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2024

    I had the laminate wood from Empire Today and I had it installed in my home. Their customer service was much more thorough than others and I love my new flooring. Everything's perfect.

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2024

    I had a very good experience with Empire. I'm very happy. The young lady who came out to measure my floor was very nice and knowledgeable about the product. I purchased the LVP floors and I like that the flooring is easy to clean. It makes the house look bigger, too. I enjoyed their website, as well. I was able to take a picture of my living room and put the flooring in my house so I could see it first. The installers were also very nice. They cleaned up after themselves. I had one issue with the representative, though. They had a coupon that said that if I had my floors done, I would get a $350 discount. But I never got it. Whenever they came to do my floors, they couldn't find the coupon, even though I had printed it out. The people who did my floors were here, but, they don't work in the office and they saw the coupon but the people on the other end never saw it. So, I never got credit for the $350.

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2024

    Cost-wise, Empire Today was a little bit cheaper, but the quality is not as good as the other brand I looked into. There are quality issues on the baseboards and they were not very precise in cutting. I had to talk with Empire numerous times and argue with them until they finally offered to come fix it. I said, “Too late. I don't want you in my home. So, you can give me a price cut.” The workers themselves were fine, but their customer service sucks. I still haven't received a price cut. It's been a couple of weeks now.

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    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2024

    I was to receive gift cards for 2 referrals to Amazon. Gave me wrong numbers. Empire will not straighten out this issue. Have contacted representative and they say they are working on it. It's been over 2 months. Still no 100.00. I won't refer anymore people. I want my 100.00.

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    Dureen, thank you for bringing this to our attention and we apologize for the delay. Our customer service team is looking into this and will contact you soon to resolve this.

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2024

    I am completely satisfied with the installation of my LVF. It looks beautiful and has completely changed the look of my kitchen. The installer, Joao, was professional and did an excellent job. He left my kitchen clean at the end of the job. I would recommend Empire to anyone who is looking for a new floor.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2024

    In May of 2023 we were convinced by an Empire Flooring salesman to purchase Laminate flooring for 3 bedrooms in our home. We were also sold a ton of lies about everything that the extended warranty would cover if we purchased it, so we did. The extended warranty cost hundreds of dollars extra and we paid $9000 for poor quality flooring in 3 bedrooms. This flooring chips constantly, it's very soft. It has also buckled and pops when you walk on it in the master bedroom in multiple places. We put a request in to have it repaired and we were denied. They came up with multiple reasons they won't cover the repairs, each time telling me something different.

    The repairman told us the flooring should be repaired because it should never buckle like it is. He also said he would have to pay for the flooring himself because he is a contract worker hired by Empire...I have never heard of something like this. Why did they charge us hundreds of dollars for an extended warranty then? Why did the salesman tell us the floors would be repaired if anything at all happened to them? The website brags about any chips, water damage, etc being covered. All LIES!!!! We plan on hiring a lawyer to fight this because they sold us poor quality flooring and refuse to back up the warranty we purchased.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2024

    We like the flooring. However, Empire Today told me that they were gonna put the little thing that goes around the house and they were gonna do it 3.5 inches. But they had only 1 inch, and it looks very cheap. They also told me they were charging me for that. Then they put the one that I had but didn't give me my money back. I called them that day, but the rep said that it wasn't on the projection that they did, but it was. The salesman and supervisor both told me that they were gonna put one that was a little bit shorter than the one that I had, and I agreed on that.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2024

    Initially, I was not very happy with my experience with Empire Today. The installers came in, started with tearing up the flooring, only to stop and called back to whomever their supervisor was. They didn't have the right selection that had been made. Additionally, they did not have enough product to do the entire project. They only brought enough product to do one small room. Their supervisor called me and said, "We have a problem. We have ceramic tiling in your house. We have to charge you an additional fee for removal of the tile and the backing board.” I told him the salesman knew that I had ceramic tile and backer board in the house that I wanted to have removed. That was one of the reasons I was replacing it with the wood flooring. The installers came in and started tearing up the floor before even addressing that that might be a problem for them.

    Empire Today did a good job with resolving that situation where they owned up to their mistake of getting started and them tearing up, damaging my flooring then turning around and saying, "We've already started. We'll go ahead and do this and it won't be any additional charges to you." After having to make several calls back and forth, they offered me a comparable alternative that was better in choice. Once that was able to be delivered and the installers were able to get going, it went smoothly.

    I expected more from a top-notch company that's been around for decades, but I wanna give big kudos and props to Sergio and his team for the quality that they put in with installing the floor. Despite any shortcomings that were experienced with the project, they did a fantastic job. I give them high praises for the craftsmanship and attention to detail that they had with getting the floor installed and figuring out small challenges here and there with making it look right. There were days lost initially to the project because of people not paying attention but they got it done by the time that was promised. I'm very happy. I only have one minor problem that I noticed last night. When they reinstalled the kitchen baseboards back after the flooring was done, there's this big section of the baseboarding that I don't think they got it installed right because it's starting to fall off the wall.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2024

    The installers from Empire weren't tarrying. They came in here and they got the job done and they got out of here in less than eight hours. I was impressed, but I'm seeing some flaws that I need them to come back. It looks like some of the tiles are lifting. They scheduled to come in on Monday to look over what I have a concern about. Other than that, the quality is very good because it's breathtaking. It's rich. It's like a whole new thing. Every time I walk in the door, I feel the floor. It makes my whole house feel like a home. I'm really satisfied with the tile that I was able to pick out. The price is good, too. I've already recommended Empire to other people. Everybody loves the floor when they come in and they wanna know who did it and where I got it from. As far as I'm concerned, I would recommend Empire to anybody.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2024

    Empire Today's flooring is expensive. But if you want it done quickly and easily, Empire Today is the way to go. The rep was knowledgeable. This luxury vinyl plank is the newest and greatest. It's what everybody gets today and that's what I wanted. When the Empire people arrived, I was prepared for them. They came in like a whirlwind and got right to work. They moved quickly. But it was a big job. It was a lot of work and I stayed out of their way. I didn't talk to the main worker guy until the last day, and I got to know him a bit and he was a nice guy. Their work looks fantastic. I get compliments on it all the time.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2024

    We had luxury vinyl plank from Empire Today installed in two guest rooms. The only other company I was gonna go through was Lowe's because they had done all my other flooring, but I had a personal situation come up. I needed it done quickly, and Empire was out very fast and was able to get the job scheduled quickly. I've been wanting to do this job for years. So, I did a lot of research. I had planned to go with a high-end laminate, which is what I had done on a lot of my flooring but because of some travels that I had done, and visiting new homes with friends and commercial properties, I recognized that the vinyl plank was the thing to do. I have animals. So, I already knew the product I wanted.

    As far as colors go, I already had a good idea. So, I didn't feel overwhelmed but the sales guy was knowledgeable and steered me in the right direction. He confirmed what I had already planned to go with. The installation was done in about two days. Jose went above and beyond. He was unbelievable. I can't speak highly enough of him. I was very satisfied.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2024

    Empire Today's rep went over everything and there was no problem. When the installer came, we ran into one little problem. I had to take care of it. But they had no problem coming back after it was dealt with, and the installation went smoothly. There was only one person and he did an excellent job. The flooring is a one-piece vinyl, but it looks like a wood plank. It looks very nice. As far as cleaning-wise, it's a vinyl floor. So, I would just use a damp mop. And as long as I keep up with its maintenance, it should last forever.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2024

    Empire Today did a great job. And the guys who did the flooring were professional. It was fast and clean. That's why I kept going with Empire Today for a couple of home projects. And if I would have any additional home projects in the future, I would contact them. People have come over to my home and said a lot of good compliments.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2024

    We purchased carpet from Empire Today and our experience was great. We needed it in for company coming for Christmas and it worked great. It was convenient. The sales rep was awesome. He had samples and was very thorough with the process and was very friendly and knowledgeable. The installation team was very neat, clean, and friendly. They were a very nice couple. We love our new carpet. I'd recommend Empire again. When we're ready for more carpet, we're calling them.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2024

    Avoid at all costs! They say their costs will not be beaten, but, when we told the sales rep we had a local competitor's price and the sales rep "met the price", the installers came in, and after ripping up some of the carpeting, told us it would cost an extra $1200 to proceed (the same amount the sales rep had to "fight for" with his boss to meet our competitor's price!) We had picked out some wonderful flooring options and we kept being pointed to a similar specific flooring that was the "cheapest" and "best value" and was "going to look great in the house". Well, it doesn't! Did we end up paying the extra $1200. No, but we did pay $1000 after some extremely manipulative tactics used by the installers after they had most of the flooring ripped out.

    Avoid this flooring company and DO NOT listen to the sales rep. The initial quote is the cost, and if you don't like it, tell them to leave. Better yet, NEVER invite them in! In addition, the flooring was cut short in the kitchen and there is a noticeable gap between the floor and stairs banister AND even though we remained on the property for the entire install, the installers did not request help to disconnect our RO water filtration system, which the installers disconnected and reconnected incorrectly causing the system to malfunction and leak on the (brand new) kitchen floor. Never, ever again!

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

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2024

    We had Empire install laminate flooring on every part of our floor in several rooms. We have a three-bedroom home, and it included kitchen, bathroom and several closets. So, it was a lot. It took the people who came in two days to do the job. There were about five of them. I love them. They were great. They were very clean and they got the job done as well. They came in on the fly and said, “Okay. We realize you have dips here, dips there. And we're going to prop stuff up here. We’re going to cut it off here and go a different direction.”

    They came in and did what they needed to do. They made it beautiful, and they always asked before they did anything but I felt very comfortable going with their suggestion. We have wood surrounding the house. They popped them all off and put them all back on exactly the way they were. Our new flooring lights up the presence of our home. We're in an area where we have a lot of trees, so it caused shadow. So, this new flooring really lights up the house. So, it's beautiful. As far as care instructions, they gave us a packet, and there was a link that we could go through.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2024

    We got vinyl plank flooring from Empire Today on our entire 800-square-foot house. It is a park model RV with an Arizona Room, and nobody wanted to work on it except for Empire. The salesperson was fine. We knew what we wanted. He just brought a few samples and we said, “Yeah. That's the one right there.” We were getting ready to sell the place, so we wanted it to look good. When the guys came in to do the installation, they had to move a sleeper sofa, chair, dining room, table and chairs, washer, dryer, and a really heavy bed. They moved mirrors, mirror doors, and closet doors. They did all kinds of stuff, and they did a great job. I'd recommend Empire to anybody.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2024

    Empire Today gave an estimate and the one thing I didn’t like about them is they always start high and you have to negotiate them down. They came down to the price that they should have but they started $1,500 higher. I already knew that so it was all right. They do a great job. We had the hardwood floors installed in three rooms and the installation went perfectly. The installers were there when they said they were gonna be there. They showed up about 9 o'clock and worked most of the day and got it all done.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2024

    I called Empire Today and bought laminate flooring. They had a good price and everything was good at that point. But after the installers left, there are some places I’m not happy with where it seems like the floor is not level. There's something different about different spots on the floor.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2024

    The sales rep was very nice, kind, and knowledgeable. Then, the installers showed up when they said they were going to and they got to work. They pointed out some issues and we discussed them and worked out what needed to be done. They took care of it and did a very nice job. We've used Empire before and we requested that they send us a better crew because we had a bad experience the last time and the crew this time was excellent.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2024

    The rep from Empire who did the presentation, John, was very honest and open. He was able to save us time by assessing what we really needed and wanted and not trying to talk us into more than we wanted or things that are expensive. He showed us like the low end, the high end, the middle end and tried to show us what we're gonna want and not want. We made our own decisions but he really made it easy to do so. He did a really good job and the cool thing he did was he was able to give us that warranty in a way that didn't seem like it was over the top. It seemed like it was a really good deal and I liked the way he did that.

    The only drawback on the installation is they had indicated that it would take all day because it would be hard to get all of the carpet off the stairs. We were taking care of stuff before bed and in the morning, and I was ready but they were not early. Then, they didn't realize there was a second set of stairs. They thought they were done and they weren't so they stayed longer. They worked really hard and long, though, and I feel bad because they live far away. There was a little bit of a communication breakdown somewhere in there that we thought they were gonna be early and the crew thought they had a shorter job. Other than that, I would tell others to go with Empire because they did a really good job. We're really happy to have the carpet.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2024

    They did the carpet installation on time in the living room, two bedrooms, and the hallway. This is the second time they installed flooring at my house and the only thing is I missed the information about the guarantee for the carpet the first time so I hope we have a guarantee with this one they just put in. They need to fix it whenever they install a carpet in somebody's house.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2024

    My salesman specifically told me to look for the name of the floor covering that we were supposed to have installed on the box before they installed it. The name on the box was not there. There were numbers there, which tells me nothing. And I could not get ahold of my salesman before they started the installation. And they would not start the installation until I paid for it so I’m not sure if what I have installed is what I picked out or not. As far as the carpet goes the installer was very professional, very efficient, did a great job. But again I’m not sure it’s the same color as I want it, I would not recommend Empire to anyone.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2024

    Empire's price was fantastic and it was wonderful that our sales guy came all the way out to our house because we live in the sticks. He walked us through all the different steps and really got me exactly what I wanted. Then the installer, Angel, was so helpful and professional. We love our carpet. I bought top of the line carpet, so I expected the quality to be good and I was pleasantly surprised.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2024

    We got flooring done in the living room, hallway, and two bedrooms. Empire Today's rep was very down-to-earth and knew exactly what she was talking about. She was relatable. And her sales pitch made us wanna move forward with it immediately. Also, the crew was professional and personable. I was working at home, so I asked if we could do that room last, and they accommodated. And I felt they were done in a decent amount of time. I thought it would take a lot longer. And I appreciated the fact that they took everything with them. All the clean-up, everything went with them. It was excellent. They left everything that I needed to know. And I've already purchased some products in order to take care of it so that it would stay the way it is. My husband and I sat down and said, “Why did we wait so long?” I like how the flooring makes the whole house look. Go for it.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2024

    Empire Today's rep came to my house and took measurements. She was able to negotiate the price, the ones we wanted and just go from there. They need extra people so we could get it done faster and not take the whole day. It was just two people. They came down around 9:00 in the morning. And they all turned around at 8:00 p.m.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2024

    Empire Today installed the carpeting, and my experience was very easy. However, I had to have them come back because the carpeting in the master bedroom was not packed down from the hallway. They came back, fixed it, and now, everything is great. The quality is good, and I'm satisfied with it. I would recommend Empire Today to anyone.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2024

    I'm happy with the job Empire Today did on all my carpet upstairs. I've never had anybody change my carpet because I bought the house new and this was the first time I used somebody to come and install carpet. The installers were on time, and they did a good job. Initially, I wasn't there, but my son was. They were there from 8:00 in the morning, and they took care of everything. When I came home, they were still working on it, then they finished and I checked. The carpet looks really good, and I like it. They feel really soft, and it makes a big difference from the carpet I had before.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2024

    Empire Today dealt with the purchase, install, baseboards, and carpet. They organized it all and I didn't have to get multiple people. They had good options, and the guy who came out and did the estimate was easy to work with. He even helped us get it discounted to get a nicer carpet. Also, both installation teams who came out were fantastic.

    The two guys that came for the carpet drove down from Aurora and they went the extra mile. They picked up the old carpet really quickly and even offered to put down an anti-smell spray for us in addition to what we had already purchased since the carpets had been ruined by a cat and previous stuff. I'm pregnant and I can't be around chemicals. And one of the areas of the carpeting had molding on the walls, so they said if I bought the mold cleaner, they would spray it and wipe it for me. They were there until 8:00 at night getting everything done. They even had to take the old carpet and put it on top of their van because it smelled so bad. The baseboards were done the next day and the guy who came out for that did the work in just one day. The flooring was put in the entire home and everything looks great. We'd use them again.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2024

    I went with Empire, and the sales rep was so knowledgeable. He was great. Also, the installers came on time and got to work. There were two people, and they worked and worked. It was incredible. They were done in two hours at the most, and I was very pleased. I had a carpet replaced in my bedroom, then the hallway outside of the bedroom, and the steps going up to the bedroom.

    My mom's 98 and I don't think we're gonna be in this house much longer, so I got the lower grade carpeting. I didn't want a carpet that's gonna be the best quality, but my mom thought I should have gotten the middle grade. Besides that, the price and the work quality were good. There are a couple of things when I walk up the steps that may stick out that hurt my feet, like a couple of staples, but I'm just gonna get a hammer and hammer them down when I have time.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2024

    My experience with Lowe's, salespeople, measurement, then last installers. Who were very knowledgeable and aware they respected my home with keeping my stuff covered. They removed all debris from old window and dealt with several issues my 1955 home presents. Don’t know how but in the end they had me smiling and satisfied. I made a right choice.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2024

    Floors uneven and carpet keeps coming up and shredding. Called and customer service was rude and I emailed with no response. The lady tried saying my floors were uneven and it's my fault because I moved my couch. The couch was moved due to new furniture which has nothing to do with the floors being cut short or wrong.

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    Nicole, this is not how we like to do business, and we deeply apologize for the lack of response on our end. You deserve immediate attention, and we hope we can turn this around for you. We’ve located your account and will contact you soon to discuss your options.

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    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2024

    2 years after installing brand new flooring our entire floors need replacement due to poor installation and product as determined by the Empire team. Empire is charging us $1000's to fix their errors. We started calling at the 1 year mark with issues. It took just under 3 months for someone to actually come to our home to look at our floors after so many excuses. At that point the installer "fixed" the issue by gluing and nailing floor boards down that were coming up.

    A year after the "repair" we have had nothing but issues as our floors have gotten progressively worse as there are HUGE gaps where floor boards are breaking apart. When we called again they sent out the original installer (red flag). He checked our house for moisture and found none. He apologized profusely and said we would need all new floors due to faulty product (no admission of poor installation) and even took measurements. He went as far to ask what color quarter round we wanted.

    However, the next day when we heard back from Empire, he reported to the management team that we have a dog that (he included a picture of him in his report) urinates in our home causing the floors to break. That is completely false as our dog is 12lbs and completely trained, not to mention the fact that even if that was true, the floors are supposed to be waterproof! It is clear that he did not want to be responsible for replacing the floors as he would go unpaid and/or paid less. Upon management reviewing his report against the pictures (there was absolutely no moisture indicated) they determined something was not adding up and sent a 2nd installer to check our floors.

    The 2nd installer also determined we would need our floors replaced. This was due to both poor product AND incorrect installation. The original installers did not put any transitions in our flooring causing the floors to shift too much. This issue coupled with the installer who "repaired" the floor boards with glue and nails caused more damage because the floor boards are shifting around the "stuck" floor boards and now the floor boards are not only coming up, but also cracking and the joints are breaking off and that is what is causing the huge gaps. We are being told that even though the flooring has a 25 year guarantee that we are out of the 1-year installation warranty and need to pay $1000's for Empire's mistakes. This has been ongoing for several months now. DO NOT RECOMMEND! Check the BBB site.

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2024

    Initial install was bad. They came back to fix it. Their fix made it worse. They lied and misinformed us every chance they could so they didn’t have to honor the warranty. Only fixed it after threat of lawsuit and paying $900 for real flooring professionals to come and inspect. Will never use again.

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    Paul, thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We sincerely regret to hear that your experience was not what you expected. We've located your order and will be further reviewing your concerns.

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    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2024

    We looked at a couple of local guys but Empire's deal was better and the guy was ready to do it the next day. So, it worked out real nice. He was nice and showed us all the products. He even compared his product to a couple of the ones that other guys were trying to sell us. So that helped us to see the differences between them. He was very informative. He asked if we were able to do it the next day, because he had a crew available. We said, sure and sure enough, they came next day. I had a flooring installed in my kitchen. It's waterproof. It looks like wood. Empire Today did the whole kitchen. They were fast, competitive, and on time.

    We had a white with a really pale pink or mauve in the tile and this floor shows nothing. The floor could be absolutely dirty and you wouldn't know it until you cleaned it. So we love the fact that it doesn't show every little speck of everything. Also, it's quieter because it's got a little padding underneath it. I noticed that when we walk on it, we have a better grip on it.

    After it was completely installed, we had a little bit of a problem. There were some molding that they did that came up. I made a phone call and two days later, a guy came back and totally did it all over again. There was no hassle. The second time he did it, he even said, "Yeah, I guess the way I did that the first time probably wasn't the right way." So, he did it a different way and he said it should be better, and it totally has been. I haven't had any problem with it since he did that. So I like the fact that they came back out right away to fix it.

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    Reviewed Jan. 13, 2024

    We had new carpet put in the bedrooms, and the closets within them, and the hallway upstairs. When the individual came out to show us samples and everything like that. He really did everything that he could to try and get us the best price. They were very communicative. They did a pretty decent job. The only thing that I would knock them on a little bit was part of their cleaning. They just pushed some of the trash underneath my couch. But other than that, they did a really good job.

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    Reviewed Jan. 13, 2024

    I like the color, the style, and the actual overall look of the flooring. When the installers came, I had simple questions about the flooring and the longevity of the flooring, and they answered them. I was pleased with the fact that after it was put in, the salesperson himself called me back and asked me how satisfied I was with the actual flooring. I told him I was greatly satisfied. We got great service, excellent installation, and overall, great satisfaction from Empire.

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2024

    We had floors installed in our living room and dining room. The guy that initially came was excellent. He brought samples. He explained everything to us and helped us get through the financing. But the installers didn't do such an excellent job. Empire Today had to have people come back twice to repair what they didn't do. They didn't install the transitions from one room to the next properly. Then there was one area of the floor that they were supposed to build up to make the floor level but they didn't do it.

    They had to take that area up and level the floor, and then they were supposed to come back the same day and finish the job, but they didn't come back until the next day. They took the vinyl up that they initially installed, they leveled the floor with some cement, and they left and said that when it dries, they'll be back later on that day. But they didn't come back that day. I had to call the technician that came and told him that we were waiting for them to come back. He said, "Oh, no, we'll be back tomorrow."

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2024

    Because the flooring is guaranteed and warrantied, I went for Empire Today, and everyone was very polite and professional. If I had any questions or if I walked in and was keeping an eye on things, they were all good. I had two bedrooms and a hallway done, and the installers were very clean. When they first came in though, they had a different swatch. I had my own swatch, and I backed it up with them to make sure that they had the right one. They brought in the wrong one, but we got the right one, and I was very happy with the quality.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2024

    I had rug and vinyl floors installed by Empire Today. I had Empire in a previous house. I was new to the state, and I really didn't know many people. I trusted the name brand by using them in the past. The cost is a little up there. I was a little disappointed in the cost because back in the day, the prices weren't as bad. But I understand that prices went up, and I wasn't in the mood to shop around.

    I love the vinyl. I did a white wash that looks absolutely beautiful in the house. It's very sturdy and exactly what I needed for the playroom and all around the house. The crew that took care of everything was amazing. When the truck pulled up, there were three boxes of the wrong color. They fixed that problem immediately. They left and got rid of those boxes and got three more of the right color. They were really on top of everything and were very nice. Everything was perfect. Even the gentleman explaining each floor and helping me pick out the colors was amazing. They brought all the samples and laid them on the floor. The whole process was amazing. I was very happy with the whole process and talking to everybody. I would definitely use them again and recommend them to everybody. They really are a very good and reputable company.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2024

    The salesman was able to explain everything to me and he was polite and understanding. I like the guy. I'd buy a used car from him. That's how good he was. I had vinyl flooring installed and the installers were great people. But somehow in my head I had thought vinyl flooring would be a little harder. I'm not complaining, though. It's easy maintenance.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2024

    I was getting rid of the carpet in my home and the rep from Empire came out and gave me an estimate. He was out here in three days after I found them on the internet and the product that I chose online was exactly what he showed me when he brought me out samples. Also, he encouraged me to look at several different brands, not just pick out by color, but to look at several different brands within their website. They didn't try to sway me one way or another.

    But I didn't commit and he asked if he should come back in a week. I munched it over, talked to my kids about it, and got their feedback. He came back exactly one week later and two days later, I had people here putting my floor down. I had vinyl floors installed in the kitchen, living room, dining room, and two bathrooms and they were right on it. If I had any questions, they stopped what they were doing and they answered my questions. It was a good team. They worked very well together and for all those rooms, they were in and out of here in two days. The only thing was the price came higher than I was expecting. But it was understandable and I had to add some subflooring, which I did not expect. I spent more on the project than I really wanted to but it was a very good experience and I love my new floors. I get a lot of compliments on them. I would definitely recommend Empire. It might be a little pricey, but you get what you pay for.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2024

    We had carpet installed in our hallway and on our stairs and a bedroom. The installation was really good. It was a quick install. From the time of meeting with the salesperson to the install, it took a couple of days. It was great. The sales guy was very kind and professional. He sat at my kitchen table and it was very brief. I own a business so customer service is really important. He helped me and it was a good experience. The installation crew was wonderful. They didn't speak English, but they had a phone they were using to type in their communication. I could talk into it too, so they could understand what I was saying. So that was really great. Overall, Empire has good quality product, fast turnaround time, and affordable pricing.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2024

    We had Empire Today’s top-of-the-line flooring and when it came in, there was a defect in it. So, they ordered new flooring to replace the defective plank. When the original crew that installed the first time came back, they were mad that they had to rip up the floor. We finally got them to put it back in and it's fine now. But the men put a nick in the bottom of our kitchen cabinet, which we just had the kitchen redone last year. And now, I got a hammer mark on it. When you have a customer who buys the top-of-the-line and it has a manufacturing defect, never send the original crew back out. Because that guy was so mad he had to redo that floor and take the defective pieces out. I had to oversee a lot more because the guy was mad. Otherwise, we love the flooring. We love the quality and the flooring looks beautiful.

    One of the managers said they think they will not carry that floor anymore because they were disappointed in all the defects. When the installers pulled the flooring out, they should have looked at the pieces and when they saw the defect, they should not have installed it. I wish they would have mixed it up a little better. Because it's light and then it's dark, and then there are other light places and then there are other dark places. I would have said something to the installers. But you can't talk to them. They spoke in Spanish. The supervisor spoke English but he was so mad he had to redo that flooring and take it all out that he did not speak any English to us the day it was installed.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2024

    I had vinyl plank flooring installed by Empire Today. I liked the flooring and how quickly they could do it. They said it would be done within a week. The salesperson was great. He was very knowledgeable and explained everything very thoroughly. The installers were great too. They were very easy to work with, and worked in my timeframe, so everything ended up being great.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2024

    My experience with Empire was wonderful. I had wood flooring installed. The installers were good.

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    Reviewed Jan. 7, 2024

    I thought I'd pick a big company like Empire and they'd have quality installers but that wasn't the case. The install wasn't professional like I thought. The quality of the laminate flooring is good but they need to get better installers. With the corners, nothing was really fortified. They just brought up ends together and they left joints open. If I had a really expensive home, I would not pick Empire to do it.

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    Randy, we appreciate your honest feedback, as we are always looking for ways to improve. Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we can improve. We hope you will consider us again in the future. Take care.

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    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2024

    The installers were good and professional. They got to the house at about 10:00 in the morning and they were gone at 6:00 that evening. I couldn't believe they got it all done in one day. Also, they moved furniture and put it back for me. But I ordered so much, there were two different bolts and when they finished one bolt, they went to another and it was slightly different. The carpets didn't match. They had all the bedrooms done and they went through the hallway and noticed that the carpets aren't the same. They said they could rip all it up and come back in a couple of days and reorder but I couldn't do that. The house was already torn up -- every room was empty and we had put stuff everywhere. The manager of the area gave me 500 off but they should have given me a better discount. Other than that, everything was okay.

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    Adrian, we take your feedback seriously and will treat this as a learning experience. After all, there is always room for improvement, and we hope this does not happen again. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2024

    I like the payment plans with Empire Today. Other providers didn't give me the amount of time I needed to pay the flooring off. But the rep should have given me more options. I was telling him I have a high-traffic in my kitchen area. He could have given me something that was more durable than vinyl. Since it's a high-traffic area, I had problems with the floating floor. It came up. They recently redid it.

    The installer who Empire hired told me he could glue it down and it would probably be better. He gave Empire the information. Empire called me and told me that it's not a glue down type of material. If I wanted a glue down type of material, they had to send another representative over here and I would have to pick out something else then either add to the installation or deduct, depending on what I picked out for that situation. I didn't wanna go through it. It was around Christmas time and I wanted to get it done as soon as possible. Also, the sales person was rude. When she called me, I was on the side of the road. I was talking loudly and she was telling me, "I'm gonna hang up on you if you're talking loud." She put a bad taste in my mouth. I didn't like that. I told her, "I'm on a highway. I pulled over on the side of the road to talk to you. I'm not talking loud because I'm angry. I'm talking loud because I'm going along with the sound around me." She was threatening to hang up on me.

    But when the installer came, he glued it down. I hope that's not gonna void my warranty. The flooring feels much better. Every time we used to walk on it, we could hear. You would hear little crackles in there because it's a floating floor. Also, they had to change all the moldings because when they put the nails in, they were supposed to be professional. I paid $14,000 for my flooring which is a lot of money. But they didn't cover up the nail holes. When they came back to fix the floor that came up, they redid the whole thing. They put new moldings down. They refilled the holes so I don't see all the nail holes for the moldings around the walls. The initial layout was not that good but they did better the second time around.

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    Frank, it's upsetting to hear that you did not receive the top-notch service we strive to provide. We take your feedback seriously and will treat this as a learning experience. After all, there is always room for improvement, and we hope this does not happen again.

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    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2024

    The installation was efficient. The vinyl flooring looks good. I would use Empire again.

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    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2024

    I had carpet installed in the whole house. They did the job in one day and it was good.

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    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2024

    We bought new flooring from Empire Today, and we had it installed in our hallway, foyer, living room, dining room, kitchen, and laundry room. The gentleman who came over was really good. He was really informative. He wasn't pushing anything on us. We went from tile to this new regular flooring, and he was in-depth and explained the difference between all of them. The installation was great. The guys came over and they introduced themselves, and I asked them to come in. They looked around and explained which way the floor was gonna be going and that they would move whatever furniture needed to be moved. They explained how they were gonna be doing the work and where they were gonna start. They were very courteous and very detailed in telling me when they were moving from one room to the other, even though we have an open floor plan.

    I would recommend Empire because of the representative that came over, and then what followed with the installation crew that came. Those guys were fantastic and very professional. They kept me updated every two hours. I was here at home, and I let them do their work. I would come out every two hours and they would tell me where they were at. The quality of the work was outstanding. This new flooring is good. It is pet-friendly but it isn't the tile. The floor tile chipped, and we went with this because the representative explained to us that it was made out of limestone, so it didn't chip. It is flexible enough to where if the house shifted, it isn't gonna be cracking while regular floor tile would. Also, it just needs regular mopping and didn't have to be a soaking wet mopping.

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    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2024

    Our experience with Empire was good, from the gentleman showing us what they had available to the installation. The installation took a little longer than they thought because there were some issues with our concrete pad. But they did a great job, so we were very pleased. We would highly recommend anybody else needing floorings to go through Empire.

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    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2024

    Empire Today's rep was awesome. She brought in all the samples, went over the differences, and tried to match up the existing flooring with what was going in the bedroom and the hallway. Four installers came. Two of them went upstairs, the others in the bedroom, and they were done within two hours. Their work looks awesome. Go with Empire Today. They're quality.

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    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2024

    I had pre-measured the flooring prior to the salesman coming over. He measured the amount of square footage I needed and it was incorrect. I told him so but he insisted it was correct. I ordered anyway and left it up to them to gather the correct amount. The floor guys came and started the project only to find out that they were 26 square feet short. Also, the there wasn't any transitions ordered. The installers had to leave and find the extra missing flooring and find the correct color transition pieces. The installers did a great job considering the problems. The salespeople need to be better experienced in how to measure the square footage needed.

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    Dennis, we appreciate your honest feedback, as we are always looking for ways to improve. Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we can improve. We hope you will consider us again in the future. Take care.

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    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2024

    The installation took half a day. In the end, the installers were rushing around because Empire was calling them and saying that they had to do another installation. Empire doesn’t give them enough time to do their job. I couldn’t understand the installers but they did good work and I recommend them. People should go with Empire Today.

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    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2024

    I used Empire Today a few years ago to install new carpeting in my upper level, and I found they did a flawless job. Their prices were good, and the installers were very polite and professional. It was a positive experience the first time. This time, I had my kitchen floor replaced, and the sales rep was very informative and very nice. He came on time and knew what I was looking for. He directed me to things I would need or choices to make. It was very positive. The installers were professional too. They did a beautiful job on the floor. It was another flawless job. I highly recommend Empire Today to anyone who needs new flooring in their houses. I would use them again in a heartbeat.

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    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2024

    My experience with Empire Today was great, and I would do it again. Someone came out, and we talked and picked out what I wanted. The techs were good, and they installed the wooden floors in less than a day.

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    Reviewed Dec. 30, 2023

    They left the old carpet on my front porch along with the padding after they specifically told me they would take it after complaining that they had to drive 100 miles to get here and that the carpet stunk claiming safety reasons but before that they tried saying I didn't order carpet for the closets when in fact I did after contacting customer service.

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

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    Reviewed Dec. 21, 2023

    The sales rep was very nice, but I didn't like that he didn't explain about there being a certain charge. It was a service agreement, and I called the company, then the sales rep returned my call. He admitted that he didn't talk to me about the charge. I didn't see it on there ‘cause I didn't think that that was something that would be on there. I had the charge removed, and it was fine.

    I had some vinyl flooring installed in our laundry room, and installation was good. The only thing is either the initial measurement wasn't right or the calculations of how many boxes of tiles based on the measurement was wrong. The installers were coming from Illinois and they ended up having to come back a second day because they didn't have enough material. Besides that, we're very pleased with the quality of the work, and I was very pleased with the overall quality of the flooring as well. The thing I was blown away about was the trim work. I thought it was really neat that they put a matching trim piece between our carpet in the hall and the flooring in the laundry room. I really liked that a lot. All in all, I highly recommend Empire Today and the quality and the pricing is very competitive.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023

    Empire Today did some work for me five years ago, and I liked the workmanship and the material that we chose. So, we went with them again. The wood floor is in two bedrooms. The installers got here at the time they were supposed to, they took the carpeting out, and it was very efficient. There were two men that came and they were very professional. The material is good, holds it up well, and the floors that we did two years ago in the living room are still holding up. By maybe February or March, we're gonna do the other two bedrooms.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023

    The sales guy was fantastic. He was very thorough. He brought in like a million different things for me to choose from and stayed within my price range. It was very quick and efficient. I was very satisfied with the sales guy. But not so much with the installer. He gave me a window of time because I needed to go back out to work. The window was up like an hour and a half earlier than he had so I was a half hour away. So he got a little pissy about that. He had to wait for me to get back home. He was sitting in his truck when I got home, so I went in and looked at the rug by myself, came back out, said thank you, and he said goodbye. So that was a little odd. He had no uniform or name tag to represent Empire. Other than that, the installer did a great job. The quality of the carpet is great. Empire stayed within my budget. So I would definitely refer them.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023

    I remember the commercials being it could be done quickly. That was 20 years ago. If Empire Today was still around and advertising after all this time, I figured I'd give them a call first. The guy came out and was very knowledgeable. He was able to get a discount on a couple of the items to make it affordable to do the whole project within the budget I had. I had carpet put in on the stairs, two sets of stairs. And in two bedrooms, I had laminate. But it was the wood style. Everything happened easily and quickly. And the professionals that came out did a great job.

    The only mixup was when I signed and made my appointment for the floors to go in for the laminate, it was scheduled for Monday. But Monday morning, it was canceled by the installer. I had already taken a day off from work. So, that was inconvenient. But everything else went smoothly. So, it was probably they didn't have the material they needed and nobody could communicate that. But it worked out. The stairs came in when they were supposed to and it was done nicely. And when the laminate floors came in, they were done perfectly. It was worth the tiny wait. I love it. Everybody's happy.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023

    I've used Empire a couple of years ago to install my dad's hardwood floor and the service was great and it was a quick turnaround. This time, we had carpet put on our stairs and the installers were very fast and professional. I would use Empire again if we had to do another install.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023

    We did the laminate flooring. The installers called to let me know that they were on the way. They did the majority of the installation in one day. But they missed a closet so I called in and then they came back and finished the closet and also handled any complaints that I may have had. They did a good job overall.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023

    Empire Today had the exact material that we needed to match what we had. And the other company did not have the same style and color. That's why we went with Empire. The prices were similar. I purchased a hardwood floor and they were installed in the two bedrooms and a large closet. We had a hiccup the first time. The installers came in, told us the subfloor was not properly level. We had a potential idea but that would not be the case because of the older house. I thought the installers also worked on the subfloors and could potentially just fix it or give us more ideas, but they said they were not allowed. So, that delayed everything for another week.

    I had to find a contractor to fix the subfloor, level everything out. When looking for a subcontractor in a very crunch time, they probably charge a bit more than what they have to. They knew I was in a pinch so they might have taken slight advantage. It was more cost out of my pocket than what we expected because we had to fix that.

    When they came the second time, it was a different team and they were very professional. They had the vision of what we wanted to accomplish, and were able to present us with those options and complete the job the way we wanted to from the get-go. So, we were very pleased with the second team. The second team seemed very knowledgeable. We were very impressed and thankful we got that second team.

    The installation took two weeks from the day one we met. The representative came on a Thursday, and we had an appointment for that Monday. We thought, "Okay, everything should go smooth, should be good to go." But we had the hiccup and I couldn't find contractors. They said, "I don't have the time" or "I don't have any openings till next month." Some gave me a month later date. But we couldn't wait a whole month because we were in the process of moving to the new home. I was frustrated with that delay because I had to spend more money and thought the installers had a better idea of different options to level that. I wish they were able to do more for us and not delay the whole installation.

    When the flooring was installed, the first team told me, "It should take us a couple of days." The second team took almost three and a half days, but they did it to what the standard should be. We had to wait for the seal, and they had to come in and put the floor. They had to be very fine with the cutting to match the other floor that was already there. They took their time and were very detailed. That's why we were very pleased with them.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023

    I like that the sales came out to the house and I didn’t have to go anywhere. I originally bought carpeting and vinyl flooring for my bathroom to replace some damaged carpet and bathroom floor but I only had the carpeting done. They wouldn't do the rest of the flooring because when the installers came out, they had a concern for possible asbestos and I was told that Empire doesn't put flooring down over asbestos. The only disappointing part was I wasn't told until the actual flooring installers came out. That was something that I would have liked to have known ahead of time.

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    Angela, this is not the experience that we wish for our customers. We value your feedback and will be further reviewing this matter

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023

    We had carpeting put in throughout our upstairs and the carpeted rooms downstairs, most of them. The install went fine. I was very impressed with the workers. It's not an easy business putting down carpet and I thought they worked very diligently to get it done.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023

    The first time I worked with them, they installed carpeting. The second time, it was vinyl. I've had very good experiences with them.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023

    I had wooden floors done by Empire Today in my living room and my kitchen and one of my bathroom on the bottom floor. When they said they were coming, I thought there were gonna be two guys. It was only one guy that showed up. He didn't do such a great job. He was here from 9:00 to 6:00. He started right here between my mom's room and the little pantry I have. He only did a little piece and that was it. He was there all that time. I feel that someone knows what they're doing wouldn't take that long. I don't think he knew what he was doing.

    Empire brought another crew in and they did a great job. They started from the wall on the living room and worked their way to the kitchen. They put it down fast. I was pleased. Empire fixed the problem. When I called, right at the way, they were on top of everything. So, I was very pleased with that. They've also done work before and I've been pleased with the work. My new flooring is nice and very easy to clean. I love it.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023

    I've used Empire Today several times and I continue to use them. Installation people are perfect and everything's good. I got new flooring a couple months ago. They installed carpeting on our second floor, and then we had new flooring on our first floor. The sales rep was very good and very knowledgeable. The installer has done all of our work for us. I couldn't say enough nice things about him. He was very polite. We love the new flooring.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023

    My experience with Empire was great. I had carpet installed. The installers were quick, efficient and on time. It took about half a day and it was a big room. I was impressed. I wish it was cheaper, but they were willing to deal with me. They matched the price that I was getting from the box store. I would recommend Empire.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023

    The sales rep of Empire was great. We had carpet in the bedrooms and a basement installed. It's quality stuff. The installers were quick and professional. They took all their trash, cleaned up and did a good clean installation. I'll use Empire again.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023

    I had carpet installed by Empire in my dining room, living room, and den. The sales rep was very good. He was knowledgeable about what he was talking about. He was courteous. He took his time and went over all the products with me. The installers were also very good and nice. I was very pleased with the finished product. I'm enjoying it. I had a good experience.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023

    I had floor carpeting and matting underneath installed by Empire Today in four rooms. The rep was very good, energetic and involved. He told me exactly what carpeting I would need for animals. He was very honest when I picked something out and he said, "Nah, I don't know if I'd do that with an animal." I appreciated that. The installers were fine. They really didn't say very much. They just did their job and they did it at a decent rate. They did a very good job. The new flooring is excellent. I would definitely use them again.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023

    I had some hardwoods installed by Empire in the hallway area of my home in between two bedrooms and a bathroom. One place told me they could do it. I went to LLC. But they were extremely high. They were twice the cost of Empire. The installation went well. The guy was good. It went quickly. Maybe an hour. I was pleased with the flooring. This house was built in 2016. But considering it works very well with the other flooring that was done, so we liked it. It blends in well.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023

    The rep was very informative. He shared different pieces of information with me, and we negotiated on the price. I agreed to what he suggested, and the young man came to install. He wanted information from my check and I didn't understand that. I thought he was asking me for the check before he began the work. That was the only glitch. I'm old-fashioned, and I don't pay anyone before they do the work. When he finally explained he needed the information on the check, then it made sense. He went on and completed the work, and I appreciated it. The hardwood flooring in my bedroom looks wonderful and cleans well. I've cleaned it many times since they've installed it, and it cleans nicely. I'm pleased. Empire Today did a very good job. If I needed work again, I will call them again.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023

    The sales rep as well as the installers were good. I had vinyl plank flooring put in the steps in the living room, the dining room and the hall. We have a split level, and the installers did it while we were downstairs. There was a little confusion because the representative said that they'd come back on Monday and we had plans on Sunday. It was a Saturday when he first came, and the guy who was doing the floors said he didn't know anything about coming back on Monday. He said he had to come back the next day to finish it, which they did. They worked about 10 hours and got it done the next day, which was fine.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023

    We got vinyl tiles for our family room from Empire Today. The quality was a little better but the cost was more expensive as well. However, because we already had another quote from another company and we weren't 100% happy with them, Empire Today matched matched the price. That made us feel really good. Install day was great too. It was a team of three gentlemen, and they were very professional and personable. While other people have their bad days and don't seem happy with the work that they do (even when they're professional and doing the job), the crew that came out was so happy. I got that feeling that they enjoyed what they did. They got here right when they were supposed to, and they knew what they were doing. It was a very positive experience all the way around.

    There was somebody who was in charge, but I could tell that the team worked together really well because everybody seemed to know what their part was. It was very well coordinated. They took out the padding that was in the carpeting before, then they had the flooring in and were done in a little over two hours. They did an excellent job. There's no question about it. We were incredibly happy with our experience. Also, when the sales person was here, he talked to us about what we needed to do to keep the vinyl tile flooring clean and safe. We talked about how heavy-duty and durable it would be as well, and we've had no problems with taking care of it.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023

    I had Empire Today install carpet in two rooms. I had them do it as a base, and the quality is excellent. Empire Today is a great choice. They definitely met our expectations. It's a great service, and they probably got the best jingle in the world.

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    Reviewed Dec. 16, 2023

    Easy, no pressure sales call and installation was done well. The team cleaned up after themselves, which is important In our Hi-Rise building. The installation team was punctual and was careful not to scratch our walls, even though our walk-in closet had difficult angles. The scheduling was delayed a week, but we know every business in Los Angeles is short-handed. We have been enjoying our newly carpeted loft & more importantly, our cats love having a carpeted area in our condo.

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    Reviewed Dec. 14, 2023

    I had some issues with my installation. I was trying to work with customer service who was not being very helpful and they have not gotten back to me in a few weeks. I have talked to about 4 different people about my issue and I keep getting passed around.

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    Michael, it worries us that we have yet to resolve your issues with your flooring. We know how frustrated you must be. We want to make things right. We've located your account and we'll be in touch with you soon to determine a resolution.

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    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2023

    The installer had to add a piece about 4ft. wide since the roll of carpet is only 12 feet wide. I can see exactly where it is seamed together and I think it is turned the opposite direction, so it appears to be lighter than the 12 foot wide carpet is in the room. I complained to Empire and sent photos. They sent the same install back and of course they thought it was fine. Clipped the seam and heated it, but it is still the same.

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    Response from Empire Today

    Michael, we understand your frustration and wish to make this right. However, we've located your order, and as it turns out, your issue was resolved with a previous customer service team member who provided you with a solution. We hope this resolution brings you peace and wish you all the best.

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    Reviewed Dec. 11, 2023

    I had Empire Today install vinyl flooring in my bedroom, and the whole process was done in less than three days. The lady came to my house, and she was very amiable. She looked at my house and was very complimentary. She went in the bedroom and knew exactly what would work. I didn't even have to look at too many other tiles. She was great, and I loved it. After she put in the order, the installers installed the vinyl flooring within two days, and they got it done within a day. I love Empire Today and I would recommend them to anyone. They were great. The price was very good too.

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    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2023

    We had carpet placed on one of our floors in our house. We're gonna get our third floor done, too. We went through Home Depot and Lowe's. We had them to do estimates and we talked with the customer reps and everything. It was more personable with Empire. They came in. They did it at the house and we felt real comfortable. He convinced us that this was the best route. The representative did a pretty good job of selling the product because he convinced us that we chose the right people. So far, we've been happy with our install.

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    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2023

    I had laminate floors installed in my home. Working with the rep was nice. I was told it would be a one-day job. But the installers came out on the original day and didn't have all of the equipment needed. There was a piece the tech was missing that connects the stairs to the hallway. Also, the floor wasn't leveled underneath so he needed something to get that done. So, it ended up being a three-day job. Also, the rep told me I wouldn't have to move anything. But when the installers got there, I ended up moving more than what I was expected to. Luckily, they didn't start the original day, so I had a little time to get things moved.

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    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2023

    We wanted something similar to what was in the property so the sales rep showed us and said it was perfect. And it was. We had carpet installed in the two-bedroom apartment and everything worked out the way it should have. It was a good and smooth experience with Empire Today.

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    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2023

    The installers from Empire Today were very professional. We had carpet and laminate flooring installed, and overall, the product is very good.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2023

    Empire Today had comparable products and they were competitively priced. The salesperson met me and was very professional and helpful. She and her boss on the phone worked up a competitive offer right there at my property when I was there. We decided to move forward with them. I bought a carpet for my rental. It's a decent product for what I paid for and it looks nice. Empire did a very good job with the installation.

    There was only one challenge I had. They told me that the installer was gonna come out on a certain date and he did. But I had asked them to come out early and they wound up putting me at the very end and I was there until late in the evening. I understand how that stuff works and it was the luck of the draw. The installer was helpful and did an excellent job installing the carpet. With everything else, they were very timely and helpful. The product met my expectations.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2023

    So firstly we had our kitchen and living room floored with “luxury vinyl plank” and our stairs re-carpeted. The first mistake they made was they did something to the fridge to short the compressor when moving it. We didn’t notice till the ice maker leaked on the new floors a couple of days later. (I work 12s, get home, sleep, go back to work.) Anyways we tried calling repeatedly. Customer service would give us this number and nobody would answer or call back so I said ok and started calling around to have it looked at at. 150 bucks just to come out. It didn’t seem like a good idea so I said you know what? I just spent 9200 bucks on a floor. What’s another grand and bought a new one.

    The next day I finally got ahold of someone who gave me a claim number and someone to contact. Well I couldn’t get ahold of her (Mandy C.) for days and when I did she was nothing but rude and unhelpful. They refuse to help at all unless I have the old one looked at and they have a detailed breakdown of what’s wrong and how it happened. How exactly does a repairman know how they blew the compressor? Does he have a Time Machine? Anyways it gets hauled away today and I’m not keeping it around just for a repair guy to say well it’s broken for a 150 bucks and have these fools tell me they aren’t going to help me anyways. She said if it’s over 500 dollars then they pay for a new one. Well 150 plus the 400 that a compressor costs is over it already so why make me jump through hoops and keep a broken fridge in my house if you know that?

    The other issue is with the floor itself. I live in an 80 year old farmhouse so the floors weren’t exactly level so I paid more to have them leveled out. Well lo and behold they are better but still not level in some spots. Why did I pay more for leveling if they were going to just do it halfway? I am extremely disappointed in their work. Also they refuse to provide with a detailed breakdown of cost because I want to be reimbursed for the leveling and be done with this company. I don’t want them coming to my house to “fix” it and screwing something else up. The whole this is very fishy.

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    Adam, thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We've located your account and will be in touch with you shortly to start working on a resolution.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2023

    I had hardwood floors put in and carpet on the stairs. Both were short on product, which delayed the installation. The hardwood floor guy arrived late in the mornings and stayed until almost 730 in the evening. The job should have been done in 3 days and it took 5. I could go on, but I am just over it.

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    Response from Empire Today

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

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2023

    In the past, I looked at different things and pricing, but now I go to Empire. The guys that they've sent to my house were very professional. The sales representative is top-notch. When I call Empire, I call for him. He's got a great personality, and we just click. When you click with somebody, you stick with them. He's on time, and if I call him, he's there with a respectable 24 hours, which is great. I like that guy. The technicians are very good too. They don't leave a mess all over the place, and they're all cleaning. They are nice, polite and efficient as well.

    This vinyl plank is the third flooring that we've had through Empire, and the price was good. I liked it. I hammered and hammered them, and they gave me exactly what they said they would. The timeline was quick too. Any delay was because of me 'cause I wanted to change something. Overall, I was very happy, and I've recommended them to friends and family.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2023

    We had carpets installed by Empire Today. There was a salesman that came to the house and he had different carpeting to show us. We went through a few. I found one that we liked. However, we called the salesman the day after with some questions that we had prior to the installation. And he didn't return our phone calls until after the installation. He said he was on a skiing trip and he wasn't able to call us back. But the two guys that came out to install the carpets were excellent. They were incredibly good. What I like is they did it all in one day. It was incredible how much carpet they had to put in, how much they had to yank out and how well they did the installation. The installation was perfect. The carpet has been holding up well.

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    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2023

    Empire Today had great customer service and the price was competitive. I had carpet installed in the master bedroom and the installation went flawlessly. The installers ripped out the old stuff and put in the new stuff. It happened within the same day.

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    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2023

    Had new LVP flooring installed last year. A few weeks later, noticed buckling of many of the tiles. It also made cracking noise when walking on it. Soon after, noticed the seams were cracking and separating. The rest of the floor felt like it had air pockets under and became very spongy when walked on. After weeks of communications, Empire agreed to reinstall my flooring in 08/22. They said it was most likely caused by slab moisture and not having a barrier coat applied. I was never informed about a barrier coat during the sales process but agreed to pay for it. I do not believe there was any moisture but was happy to get the floor fixed/replaced. The 2nd installed was very messy. Minimal masking and the house was covered in dust. The 2nd install team said the flooring wasn't properly leveled and installed. They acted like all their work would fix the problems. They finished at 9:30pm on a Friday.

    I noticed the next day the floor had residue from something the installers tracked everywhere. It wouldn't clean and noticed other flaws. A week later, the floor began to buckle again and gets worse every week. Now battling Empire Customer Service for weeks. They say it's a manufacturing issue with the tiles and awaiting a response from the factory. Customer service has stopped returning emails and phone messages. I'm extremely frustrated with Empire. Just want the floor I paid for ($11K) or my money back. The flooring looks horrible and needs to be replaced. I'm so disappointed with Empire.

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    Response from Empire Today

    Ken, this is not how we like to do business, and we deeply apologize for the lack of response on our end. You deserve immediate attention, and we hope we can turn this around for you. We’ve located your account and will work closely with you to rectify this matter.

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    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2023

    We wanted to match the floor upstairs with the downstairs and Empire Today did the master bedroom, my loft, stairs and hallway. The installation team was fantastic and did a great job. The four guys were awesome. We're happy with the new flooring but Empire Today could improve on the connectivity, getting ahold of these people. Once you make the deal, you never hear from them again. The sales rep was great the day of but after the sale was made, the guy was a ghost. I wanted to talk to him because I had questions during the installation and I got additional work I wanted him to do and I wanna give the guy who did a good job more business. But I never got ahold of the guy.

    The quality of the product, the installation and the salesman during the sales process was fine. It's just afterward. There was no phone call to see if I thought it was good. There was no follow-up. But I’m gonna go back to Empire because we're gonna do the other carpets in the bedrooms. The contractor and installation were great.

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    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2023

    We contacted Empire Today by phone, and they came out when they said they were going to. They did four rooms, moved a bunch of heavy furniture, and did a good job. The quality of the flooring is what we had hoped for.

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    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2023

    I had carpet installed by Empire Today. Their customer service was excellent. They did exactly what I asked of them. They showed me what I wanted. They did a good job. I had a good experience.

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    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2023

    This company did not do what they promised. Before the consultant even arrived, I asked if our stairwell floor could be done along with several rooms upstairs and downstairs. When the consultant came, she took a photo of the current stairwell, and confirmed with her boss they could replace the carpet with laminate flooring to match the other rooms. I didn’t get the consultant’s name because instead of a business card she gave me a flyer for another business, “Sharese Studio.” We signed a contract for over $30K that included several rooms and the stairwell. We asked our consultant who to call if there were install issues, and she said she would be available. When the subcontractor arrived, he immediately stated the stairwell could not be done and that this type of work would never be done by Empire.

    We called our consultant and she said she would call her boss. She never answered us. We received a discount of less than $2K for the labor and materials not provided in the stairwell. However, I still have a stairwell with nasty old carpet ripping away from the sides, and they did not do what they promised. We made the decision to hire them after being promised the whole job could be done, and we wanted our floors and stairs to match. Now the job is piecemeal and we will never be able to get the stairs and floors to match. That said, the subcontractors did nice looking work on the part they were able to do, were polite, and worked very quickly.

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    Response from Empire Today

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

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2023

    I had molding in my kitchen, and I asked the guy that came out to do the floor if he would be able to put the molding back. I also discussed that with the guy that came out to talk to me about Empire Today. He said that the guy would be able to put the molding back okay, but come to find out he was unable to do it. So on one side of my kitchen, he put the molding back. But it looked like it was pasted back together.

    Underneath my dishwasher, he left space where if you would walk into my kitchen, it looks like it's a hole right there. He came back and fixed that. The transition part that goes across my den and my kitchen does not match up to the pattern that's on my floor. I asked him if he could he get a wider transition there, and he said, “No, Empire only comes with that one standard transition for it to go there.” So, that looks crazy because you would see the pattern of the floor and the transition part, but you could still see the pattern of the floor. The installer said that he could take that up, but he would have to pull my carpet. And when I closed my door to my den, the carpet would show, and I said, “No, I don't want that.”

    Empire Today gave me no warranty. Before they left, they gave me no instructions on how to care for the floor, so I had to call them about that. When I called the lady to explain to her that I wasn't satisfied with the work that was done, she gave me all kinds of excuses. So, I got upset with her and hung up the phone because I didn't wanna say something that wasn't nice.

    My floor popped. They didn't explain to me that that might happen before they did it. Had they explained it to me, I would have asked them to just take up the flooring that was on here in the beginning. It might have cost me more, but I'd rather for it to be done right. The rep said, “No, it'll be fine. They're just gonna lay it over the floor you have now.” So I said, “Okay.” When they did that, it caused my floor to pop like there's air underneath here. So, my floor pops and clicks. The floors are beautiful, but they're not right. They weren't able to put the pattern in under the molding, so they had to use their strip to go across, which looks okay, but I liked my molding.

    They said they would be able to do it. But when they put the floor down and I asked him, he said he couldn't put it underneath the molding, but he might have been able to make the lengthwise where it would look like it was underneath the molding. But he wasn't able to do that. I was told that he would be able to do it, so that was a disappointment.

    When the guy came out the second time, he did it right. He had to take up part of the pattern and pushed it back further, so when you walk into my kitchen now, you wouldn't see that hole on both sides that was underneath my dishwasher. I called because I was gonna say Empire Today need to give me a discount. I spent $2,200 on these floors. And I wasn't told that the floor might squeak or pop.

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    Hi Geraldine, it's upsetting to hear that you did not receive the top-notch service we strive to provide. We take your feedback seriously and will treat this as a learning experience. After all, there is always room for improvement, and we hope this does not happen again.

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2023

    Empire Today did some work on my living room and did one-half of my house a number of years back. I called them back to do the other half of my house and this was done a couple of months ago. The rep who came out had good customer skills and did a good job in explaining everything. The installers came out early in the morning and finished at about 7:00 at night. I love the flooring. It’s very easy to take care of. I was using the cleaner that Empire recommended on the other floor that I had put in. But that did not work for me. It caused imprints all over my floor when my grandchildren came over. But they're older now and don't do that. Anyhow, I just use plain vinegar and water, and it makes it shine and cleans it.

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2023

    The sales rep came and showed me a bunch of samples. We talked and we picked out what I wanted. She was a big help and she did a great job. Also, the installers were great. They helped me move the furniture and they did everything they were supposed to do. The quality of the carpet is good so far.

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2023

    I had carpet from Empire Today put down in three bedrooms and a living room. It’s not the highest quality because it's in a rental. But when the two guys put it down, it looked very good. It took them a couple of hours. But I was satisfied. I had just painted and they chipped a little bit of paint off moving the carpet in. But he didn't mean to and he let me know.

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2023

    The salesman was nice and explained everything. We got the luxury vinyl flooring and it went in my living room, dining room, bedroom and office. The installers did a very good job. I love the new flooring. People should try Empire Today and go with them. I was very pleased.

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2023

    Our experience with Empire Today was great. They brought somebody out here to give us an estimate and look over the room. Then, we haggled about the price. They wanted to know what we could truly afford and we let them know and they tried to fit it in our budget. From that point, they came three days later to install. The installation was great. The two individuals were nice gentlemen and they did a great job. The stuff that they put in for us was nice because it's the wider boards rather than the small little four-inch boards. It's like the eight-inch boards. We like the wide plank.

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2023

    My experience with Empire Today was great. I had carpet installed in two rooms. I loved it. Everything was excellent. They did a great job. The consultant was also very helpful.

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    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2023

    I would recommend Empire Today. I had hardwood floors installed in three rooms. The rep was very nice. Everything went fine. I'm very satisfied.

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    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2023

    I got three quotes and Empire Today was the best. The sales rep was awesome. We live in a small manufactured home. The whole thing should have been done in a day and a half. They took five days to do it. One guy was on the phone constantly. The other guy did the work by himself. It was awful. The second time, they were fantastic. Two guys came in and I said, "How fast do you think this will get?" "We'll have it done today." Sure enough, they did. It was only two rooms but they did a good job and we were very pleased. They were incredibly polite.

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    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2023

    Before I called Empire Today, I looked up their products online and they had the exact type and color of carpet I wanted. Their website was perfect. I knew what I wanted, so I was able to find it easily. They then had a guy come to my home and I told him what I wanted when he came in. It was great. The guy was super friendly and knew what he was talking about. I really enjoyed it. Empire said they'd let me know when they could get the carpet in and I knew it would be a couple of weeks, which was no problem. Everything went exactly as I would have expected it to go as well.

    I was ready for the installers. I had my dogs put away and had everything prepared for the installers to do what they needed to do. They were in and out in appropriate time, and I thought about how clean they left everything. There was nothing dirty or any extra carpeting. They vacuumed the carpet and cleaned up every single piece that was left over. There was nothing for me to do but put my stuff back, and they did that too, a couple of pieces. It was really professional.

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    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2023

    When Empire Today was running a special, I bought carpet from them. Their rep, Donte, helped me with my purchase and he was phenomenal. He was well knowledgeable of the products and he answered every question I had on things that I wasn't sure of. He brought in four different samples to choose from and he had the little binder with several different carpets along with the padding. So, everything was at my fingertips.

    For the installation, the guy who was leading the group that came to install took an assessment and went back out. Then they came back in and did what they had to do. The guys moved the furniture, pulled the old carpet back, removed it, and installed the new one. Then they had me check to make sure the carpet was done properly. I walked on the carpet and they put my furniture back. Everything was done timely and professionally. After they completed the job, they cleaned up behind themselves, so I really didn't have to do too much of anything when they left. My new carpet is nice and when the installers left, I felt like I made a good decision. I still feel good about it and it's been a year.

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    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2023

    We had carpet put on the steps to the downstairs area, and the whole downstairs, the carpet was taken out and the manufactured hardwood was put in. The quality of the work is very good, but it took four days before installation was totally completed. There was a box of bad wood, so we had to wait a day for one box. Overall, I would highly recommend Empire Today for the product and the install, but be prepared to clean. Other places do cleanup, but they don't do any cleanup at all. All they did was pick up their scraps and run a broom over some of their stuff, which left nothing but dirt. It took a while to clean all that up.

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    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2023

    I put carpet upstairs and the staircase, and LPV in the rest of the rooms downstairs. So far, it's good. I'm happy with Empire Today as well as with the discounts that were given. The guys were very professional, and they had it done in one day. In fact, they were a little early. The sales rep was fantastic too.

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    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2023

    The sales rep was very straightforward, to the point and easy to work with. He was a nice gentleman, and the installers were good. I like my new carpet flooring because I got more padding than normal. I went with the recommendation of the salesman, and I like it better than what I had. Empire Today was quick and professional, and I would use them again.

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    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2023

    I ordered the same floor for both of the bathroom and the kitchen. When the installer left, it was fine. A few days later, I could see spots coming out like the glue from the flooring coming through on both floors, and every day, it got worse. It was one guy that did the whole thing and he did great. He raced around. Maybe that's what it was. He put the glue on wrong, but it looked like the glue came to the surface. So, I called Empire Today and told the guy, and he made me feel like a fool. He said, "That's the way it's supposed to look." I know it's not the way it's supposed to look. There's nothing I can do about it. It's already in and that's it. He was very rude. So, I didn't know what to do. I got mad and I told him I wouldn't pay for it. But I paid the first payment because my credit is good and I don't wanna ruin it by messing up. So, I'm very disappointed with the floor. Every time I go in the kitchen, I get so agitated because it's ugly. Don't do it.

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    Mary, we understand your frustration and wish to make this right. However, we've located your order, and as it turns out, your issue was resolved with a previous customer service team member who provided you with a solution. We hope this resolution brings you peace and wish you all the best.

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    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2023

    I got wooden floors from Empire Today and the installation was easy. The flooring is very nice.

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    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2023

    When Empire Today sent the team into the home for the installation, none of them could speak English. I had a very hard time communicating with anybody. I asked questions and couldn't understand the answers. They are very hard workers, but it's not fair to the consumer. The sales rep was very helpful but when I called him back, I was not happy. He didn't seem too concerned when I told him about it.

    When he came out and we were getting the pricing, at the time, they were going to do the inside of my closets. I decided not to have the inside of the closets done because it was too much to get it ready. He said they were gonna leave me enough carpeting so at a time in the near future, we could put it in the closets ourselves. But the installers never left us anything. They rolled up what was left and put it in their truck. I asked the sales rep if it would have made a difference in the pricing that they didn't do the inside of the closets and he said no. They're very nice but when you have a problem, it's a whole different story. I sensed a little negativity.

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    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2023

    I got laminated flooring from Empire Today and I had it installed in the dining area. The fella showed up one time, moved the furniture that I wanted, and he went to work. I let him do his thing, I didn't bother him, and he didn't bother us. But when he took up our other rug from the area that I wanted done, he did not make a clean cut when he was finished. And when he laid down the finishing strip, the rug was not flushed with the strip. He could have done a better job cutting the rug to fit the area where I wanted it done instead of he just pulling it up, which made for an irregular finishing job with the rug. It's not glaring, but it's there. It's not a smooth finish to the strip. I was satisfied with the work except the rug area.

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    Robert, thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We appreciate your feedback and will use this as an opportunity to improve. If you ever need further assistance, please feel free to contact us.

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    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2023

    I was glad that Empire Today called and quickly set up an appointment. They were personable and a little early, which I liked. I didn't have to call them. The person that was supposed to come out couldn't make it. His manager came out instead, which is good. They didn't try to reschedule. They gave us options and a reasonable deal and scheduled us right away. For some other companies, you're gonna have to wait and call back to schedule the actual appointment. I love that all of that was taken care of with Empire Today. I was also impressed by how quickly they got the flooring done. It looks like it's a good quality product and has quality finish. They also sent an email with specific care instructions. That was helpful. Empire Today is fantastic. You can't go wrong with them.

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    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2023

    We bought carpeting from Empire Today which was installed in one room. The rep who helped us with our purchase was very reputable and excellent. We really liked him. He helped us narrow down our choices and he gave a good presentation. The installers were very good, too. They did it on the next day and it was very quick. They were in and out and they moved the furniture for us. With Empire Today, we got a good quality carpet for the price we paid.

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    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2023

    The salesman was great. We looked at a couple of places, and the prices were similar, so it didn't turn out to be a consideration. Some were a little cheaper than Empire, but we liked the guarantee. We had hardwood and carpet done, and there were two different sets of guys who came for the installation. One did the hardwood, then the other did the carpet, and the quality of their work was great. They explained everything too.

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    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2023

    I bought carpet from Empire Today and had it installed throughout the whole condo. It was put in a living room, a bedroom, and a sunroom. The installers removed the old carpet which was pretty bad, then they put in the new one, which took about six hours. They got the job done but Empire sent a couple of guys who didn't speak English so I couldn't communicate well with them. Also, it ticked me off that they promoted this half-price sale and they were saying the sale would end that Monday. I made my purchase on Saturday, so I thought I'd get the sale price. But about two weeks later, they got the same sale again. So I could have waited.

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    Eugene, we take your feedback seriously and will treat this as a learning experience. After all, there is always room for improvement. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2023

    Reached out to them to fix some planks that separated. They were very hard to get in touch with and said I was hard to get in touch with. I called and emailed them numerous times but rarely got a response. The flooring was put in about 2 years ago. There was no way it should be separating so soon. They quoted just about $2,000 and maybe more due to materials. Said it was a high traffic area. Then why in other areas it wasn't separating? Wouldn't give me information on who came out before and who was coming out to fix it. Never responded when I told them I wanted someone out. Never responded when I asked for a copy of the warranties. I ended up having a friend come over and fix it and all she wanted for payment was some left over Halloween candy since it was such an easy fix.

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    Angela, this is not the experience that we wish for our customers, and sincerely apologize for your experience. We've located your order and will be looking into your concerns.

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    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2023

    They do not answer the telephone when you call. They run you in circles, I have been trying for over a year and a half now to get my floors repaired. The flooring that they installed and it was damaged when they installed it. Then when I finally got a team out to replace it they poured a bottle of water in my floor and told me I had a water leak. They pretended to not speak English even though they spoke English the first time they came to do the original install. I have had to threaten to call a lawyer to get them to respond to me. And now they have told me they would be out via text and then cancelled. I will be in touch with a lawyer this week to take them to court to get my money back or to get my flooring done the correct way. I do. It recommend them for anything and will NEVER do business with them again. If you want a satisfactory job for your money you definitely want to go elsewhere.

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

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    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2023

    The installation crew that installed the carpet and luxury vinyl plank in my new home were not only knowledgeable, but they answered all of my installation questions, kept me up-to-date on the progress, and had a good sense of humor! I had a great experience and would recommend them to a family member or friend in a heartbeat.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2023

    I got carpeting and vinyl flooring from Empire. But the job's not finished and I've not heard back. I have a lot of complaints. The kitchen floor downstairs was not measured correctly. There is this big thick finishing that doesn't match the kitchen. Also, they did damage to the walls. I had to buy new baseboards and pay someone to install them. The half bath was never completed. After the tech ripped out half the floor, he said, “Oh, we don't remove vanities.” The salesman said they removed them but nobody told me differently. So, I've had a bathroom for a month now ripped apart.

    To top it off, I have a nail in my tire from the nails that he left out. There’s now a slow leak that I had to have checked. I'm still trying to get some resolution because they need to reimburse me for some of this because I've had to pay out. It has not been a good experience.

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

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    Empire Today
    Year Founded:
    1959
    Address:
    333 Northwest Ave
    City:
    Northlake
    State/Province:
    IL
    Postal Code:
    60164-1604
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