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

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    Reviewed April 5, 2016

    Was prompt, professional installation, and clean. I would use them again if the need arises.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2016

    I was pleased with the service, the installation, treatment of installers, the clean up when they left. I felt the price was good and I have told friends and family how convenient it was having the sales person come to my home and told them if they are planning to have carpet or flooring laid down to consider Empire.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2016

    Empire experience was excellent - timely, price was below all other estimates, installers did an quick and amazing job. They even cleaned up. Highly recommend.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2016

    Workmanship was good. Person who came to the home to view area work was to be done on said we would receive free of charge a certain type of wall trim (baseboard), which we did not receive. The workers saying it was damaged. Understandably, we were disappointed.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2016

    Wow! Fastest install I've ever seen. Demo and install of 1500 sq ft of hardwood in 2 days. Super professional and floors look great. They will do my other floors as well and the carpeting based on my experience!

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    Reviewed April 5, 2016

    The experience was quick and professional. Ordered flooring on a Thursday and it was installed 5 days later by a team of young, talented, efficient, very polite men. Custom pieces were cut and placed where needed without having to tell them.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2016

    Fantastic experience from salesman to phone call to confirm to the installation! Very professional and reasonable. Thank you very much. Wish all service companies were like Empire.

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    Installation & SetupSales & MarketingPrice

    Reviewed April 5, 2016

    No high pressure sales effort, fair price (not cheap but fair), quality products and excellent installation crew.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2016

    Came to appointment on time and very friendly. Gave me a good price and set an install date. When the install guys came I told them I was paying cash and had to go to bank. Since it was Sunday I couldn't go. So they came back the next day and installed. They did it in one day. It took them about 12 hours and it looks beautiful. Great work Empire. I'm completely satisfied. Also they gave me another $50 off for the extra day of waiting. After they were done I joked about that I would have waited another day for $100 off. Thanks Empire. I will use again and I have already referred a friend for the $100 gift card.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2016

    Guys were great. Not long and did an excellent job.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2016

    My experience with Empire Today has been fantastic and I would recommend them to anyone. We had hardwood floors put in and love them! My sales rep, Bob was very friendly and knowledgeable. The install team of Ricky ** and Andrew ** worked hard right down to the smallest detail.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2016

    We’ve always bought from other people and since Empire Today advertise all the time on TV, I asked my husband if we can have Empire come to the house and we'll see what kind of deal works for us. We then had them install carpeting in our two bedrooms, and we’re happy. I love the carpet, and I love the girl who sold it to us. The guys who installed were also great. We tried to move our furniture as much as we could beforehand so that they could do their work, but I have more to do so they helped move up furniture. So far, our new flooring is good and it was so nice not to have to go shopping with people and run from one store to another. Everything happened so quickly and nice, and it was really great.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2016

    Empire's cost was about 15% higher compared to other brands we considered, but we chose them because we thought we were going to get it right away. We had carpet installed throughout the whole double-wide two-bedroom trailer, and so far it has met our expectations.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2016

    I had some laminated floor done by Empire on my two big rooms and I'm happy about it. Compared to other brands, the cost and quality were reasonable. Also, the product that the salesman showed me is better than other products that I’ve seen. The new flooring is easier to take care of, unlike with our carpet before which we were vacuuming. Now, I just get a broom and sweep, put some stuff down and it shines. In fact, I have recommended it to my friends and they got theirs done through Empire.

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    Reviewed April 4, 2016

    I had used Empire about 15 years ago and had them install a carpet in the living room and the hall a couple of weeks ago. I like the design and color of the carpet. Their installers have been very good and efficient so I was very pleased. Excellent work.

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    Brenda increased rating by 3 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Empire Today, Brenda increased their star rating on April 8, 2016.

    Updated review: April 8, 2016

    On Thursday 4/7/16 Empire came to repair the carpet. They responded to my complaint within a day or so and offered to provide me with a complimentary repair. They provided great customer service with professionalism, courtesy, and timeliness. The arrived during the scheduled appointment and we were pleased with the carpet repair. I would rate them 4 overall. I would like to thank Empire Carpet for their timeliness in resolving the problem with the carpeting. Please continue to be one of the best flooring companies with great customer services and you will continue with much success.

    Original Review: April 4, 2016

    I called Empire today 4/4 because my carpet has started buckling or raising up from floor. I paid $4,000 for the carpet and wanted them to come and tack the small area back to the floor and was told I had to pay another $156 for them to come and fix the carpet. I have had the carpet 2 1/2 years and there are no children in the home. It is a one person household and the carpet should not becoming loose from the floor. On Saturday, 4/3/16 I called Empire for an estimate to have carpet installed in another location and they never showed up!

    This was prior to me finding out that they would charge me $156 to fix the damaged carpet. The appt was confirmed on 4/2 by Empire, one showed up. I never received a phone call or anything. I found out on 4/4 that they gave me an appt but never assigned the job to any of the representatives. I don't usually complain about much, but I am very much dissatisfied with their customer service. They are willing to lose about $1,000 for 1 room of carpet for $156 repair. They have lost my business for $156 and bad customer service.

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    Hi Brenda, we regret that your product has not been meeting your expectations. We will be reaching out to you soon to work towards a resolution.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 4, 2016

    I know somebody who recommended Empire Today and it was a good decision to look at them first. I got a rug from them and had them do the stairs, too, and what they did has met my expectations 100%. I also like that I could wash the rug and it's hygienic. I would recommend Empire Today to a friend. They were prompt, professional, courteous, and the quality of the job is very good.

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    Reviewed April 4, 2016

    I got a carpet from Empire Today, and had it installed in my business place. It was a successful installation. Another company was actually $100 cheaper, but they didn't have the warranty, and that's the only reason why I went with Empire.

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    Reviewed April 4, 2016

    I had a great experience with Empire Today. I went to Lincraft but Empire was a lot cheaper. The guys who came out were very patient with me because I kept saying they had the wrong carpet, but then I realized it was the right one. They didn't get mad at me. I know I delayed them on their work, so I really appreciate how nice they were about the whole thing. They were super young men and did a very good job. The carpet is easy to clean and it vacuums well. I enjoy it. I did four bedrooms in the same carpet.

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    Reviewed April 3, 2016

    Empire Today installed laminate flooring in my living room, hallway, bathrooms, and closet, and the ceramic in the kitchen. We only had one estimate before them, but Empire was lower than that one so we purchased from them. It was a very good experience with Empire Today.

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    Reviewed April 3, 2016

    Empire Today is great. They installed the wood-looking laminate floors and it's marvelous. At first, I was on for a wood but the Empire sales guy told me that wood doesn't work too good when it floods and that what they got is a lifetime warranty. The installers were very good. They forgot about the second bathroom and when we told them about it, they jumped right on it. All three of them got it done in five minutes.

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    Reviewed April 3, 2016

    Empire did a condo for me last month so I used them again. I had carpet installed on all the floors, and the people that installed it were nice. Our experience overall was very good and we were pleased with everything.

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    After a positive interaction with Empire Today, Mary increased their star rating on April 7, 2016.

    Updated review: April 7, 2016

    Empire came and corrected the damage. A whole new floor was put down. Edger and Victor did an excellent job and it was done right. Thank you for correcting the floor. Very Pleased!

    Original Review: April 3, 2016

    Empire Today Of Denver Colorado Ripped us Off for $5000.00! I called them many times to come fix the tile floor! Then they stopped returning my calls and never fixed the $5000.00 tile floor! And I would say they're committing fraud!

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    We appreciate you letting us be aware of your installation experience. We are unable to locate your account. Please contact us at customersupport@empiretoday.com , so we can address your concerns.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 2, 2016

    How would you like to order carpet for the office in your home and six weeks later, when you worked your tail off to be all ready, Empire calls you and tells you that they don't have your carpet and that it's out of stock? What! YOU HAD SIX WEEKS!!! I have been very happy with Empire in the past and just recently, this is my second of two installations at our home, have been very satisfied with the first install. The first one went like a breeze, but this second one, just two weeks later, has been awful. Two different people called me two days prior to confirm the install date. Then they call me the morning of and they don't have it!!! Then they can't even tell me when they will have it or when they can install it!!! "Oh sorry, we will knock off $100 off the job." Really!

    Well mean time I have boxes in the Master, in the LVRM, clothes hanging in other closets, office furniture in another room for a tight makeshift office and we have no idea when they can complete this job. I worked hard around my regular job to get this room completely renovated, working until 10 at night and until nearly midnight the last two nights before the scheduled date. Now the project is totally in limbo and the plans for the day to move a lot of things back and get the house somewhat in order are shot. Who knows how long we will be inconvenienced with this. Yeah, that 100 bucks will buy us off. Now I have to wait until Monday for a call from an install supervisor to maybe hope they can do something, whenever who knows. Total disgusted with them. Maybe they need 6 more weeks!

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    Hello, Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We understand your frustration, and we want to make things right for you. We will be reaching out to you shortly to discuss the situation. Thanks,

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    Reviewed April 2, 2016

    We had some laminate flooring and tiles from Empire Today. I love everything about our new flooring because it is great. I like how everything fits together - there are no spaces, little gaps or cracks. We looked at other brands prior to our purchase but we considered the convenience of getting it installed in a day so we ended up with Empire.

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    Reviewed April 2, 2016

    Empire Today was able to negotiate the pricing and their cost and quality was comparable with other brands so I had them install carpets in my home. I was going to get quotes for the basement so I called the sales rep. He was supposed to call me back but never did. I've been in sales for 20 years and I thought that was odd. The installers were nice but the people I talked to over the phone weren't very pleasant.

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    Response from Empire Today

    Hello Karie,

    Thank you for bringing your experience to our attention. The level of customer service you received is not what we would like for our customers. We will reach out to you soon to discuss this issue.

    Thank you.

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    Reviewed April 2, 2016

    We had the cookies and cream carpet installed by Empire Today. It's awesome and it looks fantastic. I like its comfort and durability. Although we considered other brands prior to making our purchase, we went with Empire due to the quality of their product - it was highly customer satisfactory. Additionally, their salesman was a really great asset to them. Their installers were also in and out and very knowledgeable.

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    Reviewed April 2, 2016

    I had laminate floors installed in every room in the upstairs of our house by Empire Today. It is easy to keep and I like the way it looks. Now and then, I wonder about the safety of it because there has been different concerns about formaldehyde in laminate floors but I'm hoping it's not in my product. I am very happy with Empire Today.

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    Reviewed April 2, 2016

    On March 27, 2016, I ordered products to be installed in my home on Friday, April 1, 2016. No one called the day before to confirm but I did receive an email confirming installation on April 1st. Well today (April 1), at 915 A.M., I called to check the arrival of the installers. I was told that the products didn't make it on the truck and no installation was available for the day scheduled. I was also told that someone would contact me to schedule a Saturday install. Well to make a long frustrating story short, after 3 calls to your customer service from 9-3pm on April 1, I was left without a reschedule date or a installed products. At this point, I would NEVER recommend Empire to any of my friends or family members that I would like to keep. YOUR COMPANY IS THE WORST!!! As a new customer, this is the best way to make sure I will not be a returning customer.

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    Response from Empire Today

    Hi Regena, we realize that that the delays in your installation have been frustrating. This is not the level of service we expect for our customers, and we will be following up with you to discuss the situation.

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    Reviewed April 1, 2016

    Last year we had a decent experience with Empire, on a large flooring order. This year we decided to tackle the upstairs room by room. I placed a call, and set up an appointment for an estimate. We had a two hour window, but the company did not show. I was upset, and when I called, they offered a $50.00 discount on the reschedule. I told them I was not ready to decide if I wanted to do business with them after they wasted my time, and that I would call them back. I received a call the next day asking about the reason I canceled the appointment. I explained the situation and the person offered me a $150.00 discount on whatever offer was made for the install. I made the appointment, and the representative arrived within the two hour window on the second appointment.

    We ended up choosing the same carpet in a different color, and asked about the need to move furniture. We were told that we should move what we could, and they would move the larger pieces. I signed the paperwork, and paid upfront. I hesitated, and was told not to worry. It would be easier if the installers did not need to collect the money. We set up a day for the install, and I requested a morning install if possible. Was not given a guarantee on the timing, so I left the whole day open. We moved all of the furniture out, with the exception of the three large pieces.

    At 8:00 AM the next morning I began the waiting process. At 1:40 PM I texted the sales rep, who had requested we use that method to contact him if there were issues. Crickets... At 3:20, I called the customer service number, and was told they could not find the order. I immediately told them I would need to speak to a supervisor, because this was the second issue I had encountered. I was asked to hold for a few minutes while they "compiled the information" and tried to call the installation manager. After an extremely long hold, I was connected to someone, and started the arduous process of explaining my issue, only to discover that I was not speaking to a supervisor, customer service, but customer service.

    I waited another 7 minutes while they got a supervisor. The supervisor also researched, and was unable to do anything for me because they have no actual paperwork on file. They do, however, have my payment. I am now in limbo, while they fiddle around and try to contact the installation manager, to have them contact me. Who knows how long we will be in limbo... I have been assured that it will be handled, but I am hopping mad, and have no idea of how long this simple project will take.

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    Hi Jeanne, we never want our customers to be disappointed in our products or our services, and we will be contacting you soon to discuss your experience in more detail.

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    Reviewed April 1, 2016

    We have a friend who uses Empire and we liked what they did so we had them install 225 square yards of carpet all throughout our house. But they got things screwed up because they delivered the wrong carpet and had to take them back. Although once they got the right carpet, things went great. It must have rained ten hours the day while they were installing it but they finally got it straightened out.

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    Reviewed April 1, 2016

    Great installers. One furniture item scratched. Otherwise happy.

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    Reviewed April 1, 2016

    Empire Today installed my father's carpeting - the moisture resistant padding, and the higher grade carpeting in the living room, bedroom, and several other places in the house. I had used Empire before. He loves the quality of the carpet and the color. He can't see but he can feel it. The installers were really great. They came early and were very friendly and courteous. They did their job fast and tried to beat the rain. The customer service department was a little bit rude but other than that, we were happy enough with them to recommend them to our family members.

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    Reviewed April 1, 2016

    We were comfortable with our decision to go with Empire Today. We liked their appointment time and how their rep came to our home. We had carpeting done by them and I like its comfort and style.

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    Reviewed March 31, 2016

    Empire Today installed a laminate in our home. I've had good success with them in the past so I purchased from them again. I like the style and the color of their flooring. The workers were very good and I'm very pleased with them. In fact, I'll have the salesperson who I've had before come out next week on another project. I'm very satisfied and I would recommend them. I'm not even looking at any place else.

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    Reviewed March 31, 2016

    We had purchased on a competitive bid carpet three years ago and needed matching carpeting for another room. We were finally able to get that room cleared out, so we didn't consider anybody else. It was an overall satisfaction with Empire Today.

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    Reviewed March 31, 2016

    Empire Today is above other brands in terms of lesser of cost. We had carpet installed in the upstairs hallway and two bedrooms and the installers were awesome.

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    Reviewed March 31, 2016

    I went with Empire Today before on a different house and I like their work so I had them install carpet this time. I also checked some other brands and it's a world of difference when it comes to the cost and the quality of the product - Empire's was much better. It's durable and I love the color, too. It has gone beyond my expectations.

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    Reviewed March 30, 2016

    We had the laminate floors done by Empire Today in our home. I have a lot of respect for the consultant and the way he approached us. I didn't need to do any more homework. They were the first and the only ones who approached us. So far, they have met our expectations but I've been dealing with a little hiccup. And for some reason, they deal with a third-party and there has been a little bit of a disappointment in communications. Overall, it was excellent.

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    Reviewed March 30, 2016

    Replace wall to wall carpeting. A wonderful experience. They were on time and worked very hard. They didn't even take a lunch break. Good job and very professional.

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    Reviewed March 30, 2016

    We bought our carpet in Feb 2014 (just 2 years ago). We had to make a warranty claim because it just looks "matted" down. And the claim started in January, and we are still fighting it (Look below at the timeline). It's to a point now where we are very close at hiring a lawyer for damages and stress and also contacting local news stations getting our word out. It will become my lifelong goal to ruin this company if this is not handled soon!

    Empire timeline: 01/25: First complaint made to Empire, told Russ will call us back. 01/27: No call from Russ. We are again told Russ will call us. 01/29: We call and Russ finally calls back - inspection set up for sat (less than 12 hr notice given). 01/30: 2 inspectors come out. We are told we need to send proof to Russ in an email copies of carpet cleanings. 01/30: All proof emailed to Russ the same day.

    02/02: Sent email to Russ to confirm he received everything he needed. Nothing ever returned. 02/05: Called and left voicemails asking what was the next step. 02/08: Voicemail left at 2:33pm by Ryan (7-10 business days to complete). 02/22: No callback. We call manager Jackie - told Russ will return our call, never happens. 02/28: We call and leave voicemails for Ryan, Nicole and Jackie. 02/29: 3:05pm Ryan calls back and needs proof that the carpet cleaning places uses hot water extractions.

    03/01: Proof of those faxed over. 03/02: We call and speak with Jackie to confirm Ryan received the faxed proof he requested. No one calls us back. 03/09: Called and left another voicemail as we never heard from anyone from 03/02. 03/09: 3:21pm Ryan calls back 7-10 business days for manufacturer to call back Empire. Ryan tells us no later than Monday afternoon 03/14. 03/16: Ryan calls, manufacturer declined the claim. We are told Empire has to send out another inspector. 03/22: Inspector calls and tell us we have to leave the house unlocked for him to enter (Not happening in Muskegon). We call manager Jackie and Ryan and leave voicemails. 03/24: New inspector calls, new inspection set for April 16 (82 days after starting this process). 03/28: Ryan calls and explains the inspector has 48 hours to turn in his report, 3-5 days for Empire to handle the paperwork and then an additional 14 days to even see if we will be getting the new carpet.

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    Response from Empire Today

    Dear Kelli,

    Thank you for your patience and for bringing this issue to our attention. We regret that your experience did not meet our standards. We want to address your concerns, and would have someone from our team contact you shortly.

    Thanks again.

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    Reviewed March 30, 2016

    Where to begin? My experience with Empire flooring was far from acceptable to say the least! To start, we had a salesman come to our house to measure and give us an estimate. Sales pitch: I regretfully must admit that I bought-in; hook, line, and sinker. Alex really talked up the product very well and made us feel like we were getting a great deal. He also said that SmartStrand and Anso R2x are the same product. He said SmartStrand is the new name for it (found out later they are two totally different companies).

    I knew I was dealing with a salesman but, I did my research on costs and I thought the ease of the purchase and the all-inclusive (tear out, installation, & disposal) was a good deal. We agreed to a price and decided to finance through their company. However; once we began to sign paperwork, the Alex told us that he needed the down payment which we never discussed. He said it was because they needed at least 10% of the purchase paid for installation purposes. I was caught off guard and questioned this, but I conceded because it went towards my purchase after all.

    Installation (1st attempt): The installation workers showed up with a carpet that had a different style name than what was on our paperwork, although, the pattern was similar to what we ordered with the salesman. Because of the discrepancy, my wife informed the installer that she didn't think it was the right carpet because the name of the style was different than what was on our contract. He questioned her judgment and asked her if she knew what she purchased. She didn't argue back but requested she get what was stated on the contract. The installer made a call and said he had to go back to the warehouse to pick up the carpet listed on our paperwork. He also asked for her to clean out the garage so they could have room to work. He said he would call us with an update in regards to when he would be back. We didn't receive a call for the rest of the day.

    Contact with salesman (Alex) and Empire: I called to express my frustrations about the installers not calling us back or following up with us to determine when they would be back. The customer service rep said he contacted the installers who said they left a message for us (no such message exists) and that they would be back the next morning. He also said a manager would call us back (ref #**). That did not happen. I explained to the customer service rep that I wished I had looked at the many horrible reviews before making this big purchase. He acknowledged that there were a lot of bad reviews but stated that they "always try to make it right" (turned out to be a lie).

    I then called Alex and he explained that there was a "glitch" in the computer system and that name on my contract was wrong. They did bring out the right carpet (the patterns were very similar), but he understood the confusion. While talking to me, he disregarded the input error of the order and focused on the installer's bad attitude. He said he couldn't guarantee anything but that he was sure his manager would compensate us for our troubles and would send a new crew over the following day with the carpet we initially agreed upon.

    Installation (2nd day): The new team of installers arrived on this day and stated they needed "Cash On Delivery" before they could start. Seriously? We had to make more phone calls and straightened that out as it was already financed. I have to say, this installation crew was friendly however, after getting to almost 2/3 of the project completed, they said that not enough carpet was ordered! We had to make more calls and apparently there's a separation in sales and installation because they both appeared to want to blame each other. The installers had to install what they had, leave the job, and travel across town to pick up the carpet. Due to the lateness in the afternoon, we agreed for them to come back the following morning to complete the install.

    Installation (3rd day): Installers arrived, finished the install, and left. Later that afternoon, I finally got a return phone call from a manager. She didn't appear to initially recall the conversation we had the prior day about the shortage of carpet, but later said they sent out carpet without measuring because the cutting equipment was down. So apparently they were just sending out whatever and figuring it out later. She didn't at all seem too concerned with our overall experience, and only said she would talk to all parties involved and was sorry for the experience. I asked about being compensated for the time we had lost due to rescheduling appointments and waiting for the completion of the project. She said she would bring it up to the other managers and would call me back on Monday (never received that call). Huh, guess they aren't too concerned about making it right.

    Overall: I didn't feel valued as a customer. The salesman seemed to want to sell, the installers seemed to want to install, and we just wanted new carpet. We did our part in picking out the carpet and financing our purchase. The rest should have worked itself out. Well, that's how it was presented to us at least. I'm one of those easy to please customers and I don't like to complain as long as I get halfway decent service. I would have to say Empire was far below my expectations and it's amazing to me that they continue to function with such dysfunctional internal communication and below average customer service.

    Still waiting for the manager's return phone call to happen...shows how important I am. :( I would love to update my review by saying they "made it right", but I don't have much faith in that happening. I and anybody I know will not be using this company in the future. Save yourself the stress and use Lowe's or Home Depot if you want to save money. Unless you want to take your chances with a company that states they will make it right instead of getting it right (and they can't even deliver on that promise). Sorry Empire. You get a thumbs down way down.

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    Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We understand that a member of our staff has contacted you to address this issue. If you continue to have any more questions or concerns feel free to contact us as customersupport@empiretoday.com.

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    Reviewed March 30, 2016

    I like Empire Today. They're good people. I've had a good experience with them and I've recommended them to other people. Their salesman didn't pressure me and he listened to what I had to say. If Empire Today had people like him pushing their products, they'll install a lot of carpets. Oscar and his helpers, the first private contractors to put my flooring in, were really good. I requested for them but for whatever reason this last time we got somebody else and I wasn't pleased with that. The second carpet wasn't installed to my liking, I called the salesman up because I wasn't sure what to do. There is a seam that was open and it didn't close, he said that he would take care of it and he did. Then, they called me and then they sent somebody out. They took care of everything expeditiously. They sent out the guys that I wanted to come and put it in. They looked at it the other day, ordered the carpet for it, and they're gonna come back and fix it.

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    Reviewed March 30, 2016

    I had Empire install the carpet in my bedroom and I am happy with the experience. The sales rep was good and explained all the warranties for me.

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    Reviewed March 30, 2016

    I like the kitchen and living room floor done by Empire Today. The floor in the living room is nice and soft. I'd recommend Empire Today.

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    Reviewed March 30, 2016

    I had Empire Today install a carpet in my home. Compared to other flooring companies, they have better quality carpet and good customer service. I had a good experience and I'd recommend them.

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    Reviewed March 30, 2016

    Please beware if you're trying to cancel your contract via email delivery. The contract states that you have 3 business days to cancel contract before midnight of the 3rd business day. However, it's more difficult to cancel via email than it sounds. First, the contract is sent from a "DoNOTReply" email address. I called Customer Service and they gave me an email address that does not accept delivery "customerservice@empire-today.com". How can you cancel the contract in writing via email without the company being upfront with the proper address? ***Buyers BEWARE***

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    Reviewed March 29, 2016

    A friend of mine got carpeting from Empire Today and he gave me a reference. I was pretty impressed by what he had, so that's why I went with Empire Today for my carpets too.

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    Reviewed March 29, 2016

    When I called Empire Today, everybody was very friendly. The saleswoman who came out to the house had a lot of samples and explained things to me. That was the main reason why I went along with them. The installers did an absolutely beautiful job and I was very happy with it. I also like the color of my carpet. My experience was fabulous.

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    Reviewed March 29, 2016

    We looked at a couple of different places. A person from another company came here and was pushing us to hurry up and make a decision, and it upset my husband and I. It was the reason why we didn’t go with that company. We enjoyed the gentleman from Empire Today. He earned our business because he was knowledgeable, very polite, and seemed like a very nice person. He showed us the different flooring and didn’t try to rush us through to make a decision. The two guys who installed the flooring were respectful, very nice and sweet young men. They knew their job and did it quite well. We love the new flooring. It’s perfect.

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    Reviewed March 29, 2016

    Empire Today installed carpet in the three bedrooms and the stairs of my home. Their salesperson was confident and courteous. He didn't try to sell me anything I didn't need. He was the reason why I chose the company. My experience was exceptional.

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    Reviewed March 28, 2016

    My husband and I paid over $3000 to have two bedrooms redone with laminate wood flooring. The initial sales rep (Zavier?) was polite and knowledgeable about the flooring and installation. My husband signed a contract on an iPad and was NOT told that if we did not remove the old baseboard, the installer would put a 3/4 inch round WHITE QUARTER ROUND (that is basically cheap compressed cardboard) where the floor meets the baseboard. The baseboard and floor is dark brown!!! It looks absolutely horrible. My husband tried contacting the customer service twice by phone and once by survey before he finally received a callback.

    The callback was 4 days after the initial call. To say that we are very disappointed that a company that regards itself as "highly recommended" is an understatement. I understand that we signed the contract, but the sales rep and company was not forthright in their product. I would not recommend Empire to anyone.

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    Hi Lynn, thanks for contacting us regarding your concerns. It's disappointing that you have not been satisfied with the quarter round that was installed. We understand that we've been in contact with you about this issue and possible resolutions. Please don't hesitate to contact us at customersupport@empiretoday.com with any additional questions or concerns. Thank you.

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    Reviewed March 28, 2016

    My nephew got carpet through Empire Today and got a really good deal. So my sister and I decided to have laminate flooring installed by Empire Today. I liked the standard color they offered me and that they were the lowest in cost.

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    Reviewed March 28, 2016

    Empire Today was a more established company over different flooring companies so we had them install our rugs and hardwood floor and my wife loves them. We worked with two different sales people and they both did wonderful jobs. We really wanted to stay with the original fellow, but he was out of town and we wanted to get it done faster. So they sent out another lady and she followed up and did great work. She said that when we're ready to do more, just give them a call. I'd recommend Empire to anyone that I talk to if they ask me.

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    Reviewed March 28, 2016

    I'm a repeat customer of Empire Today, and recently bought a carpet and laminate. The person we dealt with who set up the sale was detail-focused. I like the flooring's look, durability, and the ability to clean it.

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    Reviewed March 28, 2016

    Empire Today was wonderful. We got the carpet from them and we were really pleased with it. We were looking for someone then to give us a decent price for good quality carpet. I also talked to a friend who had theirs done. Then, I called Empire. So, they came out and showed me different carpets that they had. I would definitely recommend it to a friend. In fact, I already have. I'm satisfied and we had a very good experience.

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    Reviewed March 28, 2016

    The quality of the carpet seemed similar to other brands, but the cost was considerably cheaper that's why I went with Empire Today. It has not been installed yet, but the carpet is soft and looks good. I like it.

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    Reviewed March 27, 2016

    The guy who came out was very kind. He showed me exactly what I wanted to see as far as my sample. And when they came out and did the carpet, they did a great job. The only problem that I have is there's a difference between the height level of my carpet and the tile. I wished they would've put some kind of wood or ramp or to help make that separation not so noticeable. When I step on my carpet and on the tile, my feet are on two different levels.

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    Reviewed March 27, 2016

    I had done five projects in my home through Empire. All of them to the highest quality and price. I am totally satisfied. I highly recommend them.

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    Reviewed March 27, 2016

    Compared to other brands, I got a better deal through Empire Today. The salesman talked me into it. He was very good and he knew his stuff. I like the color of the rug I got. It was middle-grade, neither expensive nor cheap, and the salesman said it was comparable to the rugs that I already have. Everybody at Empire Today did wonderful.

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    Reviewed March 27, 2016

    Empire's salesman was wonderful and the guy who laid our carpet was excellent. Our experience with them was great so we referred our friend, and she put a carpet. We were supposed to get $100 for that referral but we never saw it yet, not a penny. She gave them all the information - name, our address, everything, which was enough because we did our carpet and we don't have to call them.

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    Reviewed March 27, 2016

    Two and a half years ago I had my cabinet totally redone by Empire Today and it’s what sold me on having them do the house. Last year, I had one side of my house re-carpeted. This year, I had the other side to match. The installation was wonderful and it looks beautiful. I even saw somebody’s house on television today and they had the same dark blue carpeting. So it was great. Their installers were nice and cleaned up very well.

    However, I had ordered blinds for the master bedroom and kitchen because the ones I have are falling apart. It was on the 26th of February. Last week or the week before, I finally got a hold of somebody and found out they no longer do them. I had my attorney call them to make sure that they weren’t going to come up with them and say, “Oh by the way, here are your blinds” and meanwhile, I got them someplace else. It seems to be squared away. But I was disappointed that neither my representative, who I used twice before, nor Empire Today called me to say that they no longer stocked that product and so I wouldn’t be getting them. Other than this, I’m really happy and would definitely recommend their carpeting.

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    Reviewed March 26, 2016

    We've used Empire Today for carpeting twice and they've done a good job for us both times. We went to one of the big-box like Lowe's and couldn't get a price out of them because nobody knew anything about the carpeting, so we called Empire again. And they did a great job and everybody likes it. If we ever need it again, we'll call them.

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    Reviewed March 26, 2016

    We had the engineered hardwood put upstairs and the luxury vinyl tile put in our great room downstairs by Empire Today. We had looked around a bit at Home Depot but we thought we’d deal with them again because we were pleased with them when we had used them about 13 years ago when we moved into our home. We love having hardwood throughout the whole house now. It’s so much easier to clean and looks so much nicer than carpet.

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    Reviewed March 26, 2016

    Empire Today did a wonderful job with carpeting two of our rooms. We found them online and we had talked to neighbors that had used them. Their installers were really nice and so was the salesman that came previously.

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    Reviewed March 26, 2016

    I had bamboo flooring installed by Empire Today for my daughter. I had just had my two rooms done. They didn’t give me any discount on the bamboo just as their ad had said. The first man from Empire Today was so personable but the salesman wasn't very accurate. This man acted like it was another sale and it was over $7,000. He miscalculated and had to come back another time and add more to it. But I didn’t think much of the salesman and we're very satisfied with the floor They did a very good job.

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    Reviewed March 25, 2016

    We were so happy with the sales and installation of our new laminate flooring. The installers were top-notch and gave us good suggestions and information in the care of our new floor. I highly recommend Empire and will contact them for any future flooring purchases.

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    Reviewed March 25, 2016

    I’ve had Empire Today several times and they installed our flooring and carpet. Between the sales guy and every time I get a flooring installed, I always ask for the exact same crew because they are like artists. They were perfect. The sales guy was very comfortable to talk to and did not oversell. He listened to what I wanted and gave me some options. He even suggested that if they didn’t have the flooring, Home Depot or somebody else might have it. Cost was a little better than other brands.

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    Reviewed March 25, 2016

    I had Empire Today install the laminate flooring in my home. The cost and quality of their products appealed to me and I'd recommend them.

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    Reviewed March 24, 2016

    Empire Today had been around longer than the other company so I went with them. I had carpeting installed in two bedrooms and a living room, and it was good. Also, the installation was quick. They were in and out of here in three hours.

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    Reviewed March 24, 2016

    I deal with tons of vendors on a daily basis as I am a Property Manager and Empire Flooring has been the worst company I have EVER dealt with. They show up without calling, they will not give me the installer phone number so I would make sure we would be there the same time since the property is vacate. One day I had to call in 6 times and I still had a no show installer after my assistant was at the property for 2 1/2 hours waiting. The owner called me and stated that they would be there at 9 am on a Thursday and then I get a call from Empire which I was shocked because they never call back to inform me that the installer would be there between 9-11 which is different than what they told the owner. I ask Lisa with Empire if they were going to pay my assistant for the 2 hours she has to wait, so I told her I need a better time so she tells me to have her there at 10:30 with a attitude. Please never use this company.

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    Hi Deanna, we've read your review, and we regret that you have not been satisfied with your experience. We would like to follow up with you, but we cannot locate your account with the information posted here. Please send your contact information to customersupport@empiretoday.com so that we can contact you and address your concerns. Thank you. Bill Allivato, National Customer Service Manager

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    Reviewed March 24, 2016

    I went right to Empire Today for a laminate flooring which I needed installed in my home. Their rep was very nice. She was informative and knowledgeable, too. She informed me of the different things that had to be done on my floor. She’s a very good representative.

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    Reviewed March 24, 2016

    Three months ago, Empire Today put vinyl floor in my kitchen. I was happy with it and I had them again to install carpet in a bedroom of my home. I was happy with it, too.

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    Reviewed March 23, 2016

    Just had their estimator stop in to give me a quote $6100 for 1200 sq feet and this was their 50% off carpet. When I asked him to print me a copy or send me an email he said they don't give "quotes" out. I promptly asked him to leave. How on earth do you give a price but don't have the balls to print the customer a copy? Empire Today lost my business and hopefully yours as well.

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    Hi Aaron, thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We understand that we've been in contact with you about your pricing concerns. Because we are a full-service company, our pricing is all inclusive and covers product costs, installation labor, and any additional requested services. Please don't hesitate to contact us at customersupport@empiretoday.com if you would like to discuss your experience or the pricing in more detail. Thank you.

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    Reviewed March 23, 2016

    I have vinyl floors in my front room and I wanted to make my flooring all the same. I got with Empire Today and they installed vinyl floors in two bedrooms of my home. I'd recommend them.

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    Reviewed March 23, 2016

    I experienced a prompt and knowledgeable sales call that helped me coordinate with existing flooring. I appreciated the guidelines on the web regarding preparation of the space. Definitely, including the service to move the furniture was worthwhile! We did take out all the small items. The new hardwood is beautiful and we are very pleased.

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    Reviewed March 23, 2016

    Both gentleman that installed my carpet were efficient and polite. They were quick and accurate. I would recommend Empire to anyone. Thanks.

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    Reviewed March 23, 2016

    We had laminate floors installed by Empire Today in our living room, dining room, and kitchen. They did the construction and everything and they did a really good job. They did what they had to do and I’m satisfied. It was great. I would recommend them.

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    Reviewed March 23, 2016

    Overall, my experience with Empire Today has been excellent and I would recommend them to a friend.

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    Reviewed March 23, 2016

    Sale agent explain very clearly and helpful. All job set up very fast and the professional. Installation very professional, fast and clean. I'm very satisfied about their job. Thank you.

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    Reviewed March 23, 2016

    We had very good experience with Empire Today. We used them to put a rug in one bedroom and also to put flooring in the hallway six months before that. They did a really good job and we were very well pleased with their work. We also liked the grain on the flooring.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    We had Empire Today install carpeting in two bedrooms. The service rep who came out was very thorough. We were very pleased with the service that we’ve had.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    Empire has good quality material. Empire workers did excellent job with installation of floors.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    After the install of carpeting on stairs and landing of my home (which cost $850). I initially thought that price was extremely high considering the small space and amount carpet needed. However, I was assured the price was correct, and the installation was difficult to do, hence the price. The installer installed the carpeting in less than a hour. Which after the install there was a large amount of carpet left over. I inquired with the installer why so much carpet was left over, and if I had been charged for carpet I can't use. He said to contact Empire.

    Once I contacted customer service at Empire, I was advised to contact the person I had my initial appointment with. The salesman said he will look into the issue and get back with me. I feel I should be reimbursed for the carpet I cannot use. There is a very large amount of carpet left over from this install, and if I was overcharge for carpet I cannot use/nor do I need I have been taken advantage of by Empire. I hope management will rectify this situation, before I have to take this any further.

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    Hi Allegra, thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We never want our customers to be disappointed in our service, and we will be contacting you soon to discuss the pricing of the order and the left over carpet. You can also reach us at customersupport@empiretoday.com. Thank you. Bill Allivato, National Customer Service Manager

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    I was very pleased with the Homestead Toasted butternut laminate floor. The sales rep that came to my home was very knowledgeable of the laminate able to addressed any question we had. The installers did a great job putting the floor and clean up after. I would be happy to recommend Empire Today. The sales rep and installer did impeccable job. Thank you.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    Can't say enough about the company. Great price, fast installation, quality workmanship, and very personable and accommodating throughout the entire process.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    I had carpet and some tiles put down by Empire Today. They were referred to me by my brother. The tile that was put in was plastic type and the walls aren't very square enough, so the installers did a really good job putting and installing everything. They were professional, came on time and did the job fairly quick. The service was excellent and I was very satisfied.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    I have used Empire Today for 5 different projects over the course of the last 10 years. Recently, I needed new carpet for the entire house. I called, scheduled my appointment for 3/17 7-9pm and it was a no show. Customer service claims they called the person twice and left messages including an email. I was never contacted. I rescheduled for the next day 3/18/16 from 5-7pm and again a no show. Once again 2 calls were placed with no response. This has never happened but I am disgusted as I wasted 4 hours of time waiting for nothing. Be leery, if no one shows on time, they probably NEVER will!!

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    Hi Lucille, we know that your time is valuable, and we regret that you were inconvenienced by missed appointments. This is not the level of service that we expect for our customers, and we will be contacting you shortly to discuss the situation. You can also reach us at customersupport@empiretoday.com. Thank you. Bill Allivato, National Customer Service Manager

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    It was a very pleasant experience meeting with the salesman and previewing carpet samples in our own home. He was understanding and previewed just what I wanted. The installers were very professional, kind, and the installation was amazing. Our crew was fantastic. I would recommend to everyone. Thank you for everything.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    Beautiful Carpet. The only problem I had was I was not informed that if I refer someone and they spend over $2000 I would get a $100 for the referral. I had to find out from my sister Vernell **.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    Empire Today was very easy to work with and performed just as they had described. I could not be happier!

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    The guys that put the carpet in were great!!! I have carpet companies in the past really mess up the paint and baseboard and that was NOT the case this time!! Thank you for doing such a GREAT JOB!!!

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    Excellent Service. Representative was punctual, informative and knowledgeable about carpet, and helped us to decide on what we wanted/needed for our basement.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    The install of our laminated flooring 3 rooms and vinyl floor 3 bathrooms were to our complete satisfaction.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    Empire Today installed both laminate and carpet in my home. After they were done installing the laminates and I had walked through and said everything looked great, I realized after they left that I have to contact them to change the outlet on my floor, which they did a good job installing around it. I also didn’t get any extra planks. I understand that they may not have had any extra planks, but I find it hard to believe they would do a whole house without any extra. I was disappointed in that, and I talked to people but nobody’s followed up or helped me out with it.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    The men who installed the carpet were great. On time, professional and courteous. We are going to have our den done next. We are pleased. It looks great and feels great. Had our guest room, office and hall done. The color and feel are great. The installation couldn't look better. 5 stars to Empire.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    The 4 man crew that installed the hardwood floors was here when they said they would be there. They worked hard, did not waste any time and completed the job in one day. We were very happy with the crew that did the installation. When the job was complete no one from management called to ask if there were any problems. The only problem and it is not major is there is a number of spots where there is glue on the floor that needs cleaning. The crew supervisor, Santos, was here for 5-10 minutes. As soon as the crew started installing he left and never came back. He did leave his name and phone number. I called Santos about the glue on the floor, he said, "Buy some mineral spirits." And that was it. He didn't ask if we liked the floor, if there were any problems or anything about the installation crew. As I said we like the floor and the installation crew were very good.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    Empire Today installed my porcelain tile in my dining room and people like it and I get compliments on it. I like their customer service rep, too.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    I want to thank the people at Empire Today. When I set up the appointment to meet with a representative I did not know what to expect. I must admit there was a bit of skepticism that I was going to be hard sell and purchase something I did not really want. When Ingrid ** showed up to my door, that took all of my skepticism away. Ingrid is a very friendly lady who really helped out in picking out the carpet and flooring I wanted. When she was unsure about a question I asked, she called the office. This even put me more at ease that Ingrid was willing to go the "extra mile" to find out the answer and not make one up.

    The gentleman I spoke with on the phone to get the appointment set for the Friday installation. I am sorry I did not write down his name. I want him to know he was a great guy to talk with and get my appointment set up. The subcontractors, Juan and his crew were phenomenal. They did a great job! I want to thank all of you for changing my house into a home!

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    Empire provided excellent flooring services! Great flooring.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    I recently saw a commercial on TV and thought that I would schedule an appt. online, which was very easy. The appt. was scheduled between 2-4 PM. I was shocked when John, the sales rep, showed up exactly at 2 pm. John was very helpful in what product would be the best fit for kitchen floor. We decided to have the LVT tile done and needless to say we were blown away. The installers were super and my kitchen has been transformed. Love, love my kitchen tile.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    We were very happy with the carpet installation in 3 bedrooms by Empire Today. We had a new home freshly painted and were worried about the baseboards. The installer noticed the fresh paint when he arrived & said they'd be careful before I could even voice my concern. I was beyond surprised to find that not one spot of baseboard had to be touched up. Very professional installers! I would highly recommend.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    Best. He’s # one. Great job.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2016

    Will definitely use again when the time comes for flooring or carpet. Thanks for a job well done and in a timely manner!

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    Reviewed March 21, 2016

    I had carpeting laid in my living room in 2013 and just had my bedroom done. Very happy with bedroom but living room looks matted. Kari sells rep took picture, said it should not look like that. Also man who laid my bedroom carpet said the same thing. No one has come out to look at it yet.

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    HI Donna, thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We'd like to know more about the issues you've been experiencing with your product, and we will be following up with you shortly to discuss the situation. You can also reach us at customersupport@empiretoday.com. Thank you. Bill Allivato, National Customer Service Manager

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    Reviewed March 21, 2016

    Carpeted three bedrooms in our home. From the salesman coming to our home for the free estimate and carpet type samples; to the install crew being fantastic, Empire was a great choice for our home. The install crew took up all old carpeting, laid the new carpets, moved furniture, rehung closet doors in less than 3 hours. Thank you Empire.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2016

    We are sooooo happy with everything about the Empire experience. The salesperson was exceptional in her knowledge of the carpet. We changed our mind of our already purchased carpet and she came out that same day so we could look at other samples. We ended up getting a better carpet and we are very happy with that carpet. The installers were very good. They came and installed the carpet and was out in approx. 4 to 5 hours. Very efficient.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2016

    Everything went very well. They was here as the salesmen said they would be. Thank you.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2016

    This the third time we have used Empire and have been thrilled with the professionalism. Steve our salesman for the last job was outstanding – extremely knowledgeable in the flooring profession. Highly recommend!

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    Reviewed March 21, 2016

    Had carpet installed in living room, hall and three bedrooms, laminate in kitchen, den, and dining room. Done in one day, I was very pleased with the nice job done on the installation. You can buy the best material but installation is a large part of the outcome. The installation was excellent on both products, the two installing teams worked well together which I was worried about having all of this happening at once. The installers placed everything back after cleaning up the floors. Very pleased!

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    Reviewed March 21, 2016

    From the initial phone call... to the sales person... to the price... to the installation we couldn't have been more happy/impressed. There's not one negative issue we had with our experience and would highly recommend their service.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2016

    From the first contact with our salesman Jesse ** to the completion of the project by Diego with Top Gun Flooring we had an excellent experience. Jesse helped us choose the type and color of flooring and came back to be sure we were getting what we really wanted (a decision between two colors). The scheduling was great and the installation crew showed up exactly as scheduled. They were professional and helped us work through a couple of potential problems (baseboards and furniture staging). We were originally told that it should take about five, and maybe six days to complete the job but they did it in three days. Each day when they left the debris, tools and extra materials were all cleaned up and in their proper place. We have invited several people into our home to show off our flooring and tell them how well Empire performed. Thank you for the great job.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2016

    The carpet started losing tufts as soon as it was installed. I began to cut them but now there are too many to maintain. We called customer service and were told that we had to PAY Empire $95 to inspect the carpet for defects! The carpet was inspected and he confirmed that it is a manufacturing defect. However, Empire will not take any action to resolve this matter until their claim is processed with the carpet manufacturer. They very quickly cashed my check but cannot resolve this issue in a timely manner. I am so turned off by this company and its practices. A quality business would not charge the customer to file a claim. If this is not resolved, we will be headed to small claims court to get our money back.

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    Hi Amy, we regret that your product has not been meeting your expectations, and we can assure you that we are taking your concerns very seriously. We understand that we've been in contact with you about the situation, and we will be reaching out to you again shortly to work towards a resolution. You can also reach us at customersupport@empiretoday.com. Thank you. Bill Allivato, National Customer Service Manager

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    Reviewed March 21, 2016

    On 3/8/16, we had Empire Today install a wall-to-wall carpet in our single family home in South Hamilton, MA. It was an install of carpet in our daughter's room, our living room and a hallway. During the carpet installation, the contractors caused multiple damages - resulting in an unsafe environment for my family. 1) A crack in a bathroom doorway molding with sharp splinters of wood protruding from the lower section into the door opening. The vertical length of molding was also deeply scraped below the wood surface. 2) One leg of our butcher block dining room table was ripped off the frame. The contractors left the leg in position, and the table almost collapsed on my wife. 3) Two sharp nails protruding from the newly installed carpet at the foot of an entrance way - caused a puncture wound to my daughter's foot. We have since marked the nails with tape to avoid another injury.

    These damages are absolutely unacceptable, and we are incensed by the carelessness of the Empire Today contractors who did the work. We have been in contact with Empire Today's customer service division since 3/9/16 (with photos of the damages) and have agreed to select our own contractors to do the repairs (understandably). At Empire's request, we are required to triple bid the contractor work - an incredible inconvenience and lengthy process. I'm writing this complaint because, considering the circumstances, Empire should be doing a lot more to make up for this disastrous and dangerous situation.

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    Hi John, thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We understand that we've been in contact with you about the damages and that we are currently working towards a resolution. We will continue to follow up with you until everything is resolved, and you can also reach us at customersupport@empiretoday.com. Thank you.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2016

    I've dirty dirty carpets in the house so I got Empire Today install some new flooring. They have a good product and it's better than what I bought from a local hardware store. It looks more like a wood floor even though it's laminated. I'm very well pleased and I recommend them highly.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2016

    Empire Today did our downstairs and floors installed a few years ago and so we already knew we wanted them to do the flooring and stairway upstairs in our bedroom and hallway because we wanted to duplicate our downstairs. The installation guys were really knowledgeable, helpful, and accommodating. They installed everything in a very timely manner. We thought from the sales guy and even the store that it was going to be a one day job, but the installers said it was wrong and not how it was going to be. They took very good care of us and did a very good job installing the flooring. The floor has met our expectations and is really beautiful. They minimized the damage that could have been caused in everything from just the way our stairs are and the way the flooring had to be installed.

    The more problems that we had were with the store and the salespeople. The salespeople were not very knowledgeable and I'm dissatisfied with them. They did give me a good price. I would probably use Empire Today again but I would go into it with a lot of questions and I wouldn't trust what my salesperson says. I would do a lot of follow up with the installers and the management in the store, and make sure that what the salesperson is telling me is right. There's a spot on my floor where my dogs had done some damage to prior existing floor that was down on my living room and the sales person charged $500 and said we can take that out and replace the floor. We said, "Okay charge us and go ahead replace it." The installers came in and said, "You can't replace that floor. That's going to cost nails all the way across your living room." So we had them back out that $500 out of it.

    Then when they put the stairs in, they put the stairs in first which caused the carpeting to go down the rise of my stair which it was supposed to be on the top. They said they're going to have to cut out all the stairs now that they're already laid in here and rip out all these cocked in, glued in, nailed in stairs. So now I don't have a carpet on my stairs the way I wanted it to be installed. This whole job was only supposed to take two days. We had to wait a week for them to come here. So I called Empire and had to gripe and talk to three people to get reimbursed $175 for 12 of my stairs not being the way they're supposed to be in and I had to fight for that.

    I would probably want an installer come out, inspect, and tell me things I need to do. If I need to be prepared for anything, if this is going to go on longer than the salesperson told me, or is there going to be damage to my house that I'm going to need to allot more financially to repair. I don't care I'm getting a good price on my floor if it's installed wrong. We don't blame the installers. They were great.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2016

    I had to install carpeting in the front room. I went to a couple of other places but Empire was the best. The cost was very reasonable and the service was right away - my carpet was installed the next day. They've done a good job on all of it. The quality of their work shows that they know what they're doing.

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    Reviewed March 20, 2016

    We had a carpet installed in the bedrooms and hallway of our home by Empire. They were super good quality. That's why I recommended them.

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    Reviewed March 20, 2016

    I had Empire Today put some tiles on the kitchen floor and some hardwood floor in the living room. The quality of flooring they put in the kitchen is excellent. It's hard, very durable and looks like a real rock. A box of 14 tiles that’s about 28 square foot is $124 and I needed 16 tiles for the kitchen, so it’s expensive, but it has good quality. It’s really hard to imagine what a floor would look like with something you picked out, but I’m very satisfied with the kitchen flooring - it looks good and exceeded my expectations. I’m just not very happy with what I chose for the living room, and I should’ve chosen something different for it.

    You’ve got to be satisfied with the type of flooring you buy, and Empire had this particular type of flooring that were put in the kitchen. I had Sears down here and I didn’t like the type of flooring they had to offer. There are other companies who could’ve gotten the same flooring but I liked Janice, the Empire sales lady who came out here. She is very good and I enjoyed talking to her. Aside from that, I also considered going with Empire because they were running a discount that's half of everything. Also, the flooring has a good warranty and their installers have done a good job. The only bad thing I got to say about the entire job was when they left, I had to pick up nails in my driveway. But everything else was fine and I had a very good experience with Empire Today. In fact, we had Janice back out here last week and we’re going to have Empire put down more flooring in the washroom and bathroom this April.

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    Reviewed March 20, 2016

    Empire Today has the 50/50/50 sale, and I figured that I want to see what it was all about so I had them install carpets and laminates in our kitchen, bathroom and dining area. Their guys were all good and did pretty decent work. They have met my expectations and I'd recommend them to my friends.

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    Reviewed March 19, 2016

    I had two rooms (master bedroom and study room) of wood flooring and one room of carpet from Empire Today. Quality was good and the cost was a lot better compared to other brands. The flooring all fits together really well. I like the graying of the wood we chose. We dealt with three different crews on the different floors and the salesperson, and I couldn’t have asked for them to be even more professional than they were. Empire Today met all my expectations.

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    Reviewed March 19, 2016

    The carpet from Empire Today seemed to be a little better and better-priced than the other brands I had considered. The carpet they have installed in my living room and piano room was wonderful. The guy that put it in was also extremely nice, courteous and really good.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2016

    Empire Today was great. I went with them because of the price and had them install tile flooring in two bedrooms, the living room, a dining room, the kitchen and a hallway. They came as soon as I called and installed the flooring faster than we thought they would. I like all of the flooring's features. Everything went beautiful and I am really happy with the experience.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2016

    I had Empire do the carpet in my home because they're cheaper. The installation team was very good and professional. I am very satisfied with the work they have done.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2016

    This was the third time we used Empire. From the sales person to the installers, we have been very pleased with our experience. Will definitely use Empire again.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2016

    I had Empire Today install carpeting in my home's living room and bathroom. I like the way it looks, their price and their rapid delivery. I had to have one area done over again, and I'm pretty patient, but we have called several times to have somebody fix the seam in the living room and I can't seem to get satisfaction. Nobody has ever come to fix it.

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    Reviewed March 17, 2016

    I had Empire Today install carpet in my bedrooms and staircase, and it has met my expectations.

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    Reviewed March 17, 2016

    I was looking for a carpet and I considered other brands but someone whose opinion I trusted recommended Empire Today. I also heard they were the cheapest and they said it was 50% off. It seemed expensive but it’s a reasonable price. I had them install the carpet in the basement and it wears pretty well. It's a pet carpet and it’s made so that it hides stains. It disguises moistures so one can't see if there’s a spill or urine on it. However, we'd know it based on the smell so I would rather be able to see the stains when they happen so I can pick them up and it would be ideal if it disguises the dry stains, too. Nevertheless, it's been a positive experience with Empire Today.

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    Reviewed March 17, 2016

    Compared to other flooring companies, I was happy with the cost and quality of Empire. It was good enough. I had two rugs and a hardwood-like type of floor in my kitchen and two living rooms and Empire was able to meet my expectations. Also, they came back to fix and do everything right. It was perfect.

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    Reviewed March 17, 2016

    Excellent work done in a timely manner along with an extremely friendly work force!!! Would recommend to anyone who would be considering EMPIRE!!!

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    Reviewed March 17, 2016

    I was referred to a guy from Empire Carpets by another homeowner as I had just bought a new home and needed new laminate and carpet. The guy came in and measured and couldn't stop talking about how great he is and how wealthy he was blah blah blah... He gave me a quote for the items I liked and of course, "I picked the most expensive product." BS. He then got on the phone to his "manager" you know, like car salesmen and I'm supposed to be sooo pleased that he got a "great price for me" which was well above my budget we discussed. He then said "well, sign these papers - they're not to purchase, they're just to lock in this great price." I stupidly did... but then awoke in a panic a couple days later and texted him the I wanted to verify that I did not purchase - that it was to lock in the price. He texted back.. "no problem." I asked him to text those exact words and he said I needed to call this 888 number. This screamed SCAM to me.

    I called the number and spoke with an associate and he calmly said that "no, there wouldn't be an installation... It's been cancelled." Well, I just got a call that my "scheduled installation is tomorrow!" Of course I can't reach them but left 2 messages NOT TO COME - I DON'T WANT THEIR PRODUCT... THIS IS A SCAM! And the worst thing is the jerk used my bathroom and left large skid marks in the toilet. What a piece of work!!! If they do come out tomorrow and say I have to purchase - they can take me to ** court!!

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    Hi Cathy, we were disappointed to read about your sales appointment, as this is not the level of service we expect for our customers. We would like to speak with you to learn more about the situation and help make this a positive experience for you, but we are not able to locate your account with the information posted here. Please email your contact information to customersupport@empiretoday.com so that we can follow up with you. Thank you. Bill Allivato, National Customer Service Manager

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    Reviewed March 16, 2016

    Since it was advertised on TV for half the price, I had Empire Today install carpets in our two bedrooms and in the living room. I was very impressed with the way they put it in. It's a wonderful experience.

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    Reviewed March 16, 2016

    In February 2016 I had luxury vinyl tile installed in my three bathrooms. After the installation I noticed that several tiles had white spots on them and immediately contacted Empire. Over the course of inspections and discussions I was informed that the spots were part of the tile. Then why only seven times? I am completely dissatisfied with this answer and also the product sitting in my floor. Additionally the tiles were not installed facing the right way. I was told it would now cost me more money to have them replaced! I have had a lot of work done by Empire and am surprised that they wouldn't rectify this problem. A returning customer treated like this? Smh.

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    Hi Michael, we're disappointed that the product has not been meeting your expectations. We understand that we've spoken to you about this situation, and we will be following up again to work towards a resolution. You can also reach us at customersupport@empiretoday.com. Thank you. Bill Allivato, National Customer Service Manager

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    Reviewed March 16, 2016

    The new carpet installed by Empire Today has some issues that shouldn’t be happening so quickly. I can already see seams in it. I'll see how they are going to handle the issues.

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    Hi Doug, we never want our customers to be disappointed in our products, and we would like to know more about the issues you've been experiencing. We will be contacting your shortly to discuss the situation, and you can also reach us at customersupport@empiretoday.com. Thank you.

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    Reviewed March 16, 2016

    I've had Empire up north and I love their products and services. When I came down here, I wanted to remove the carpets and I put in the laminated tile in the whole condo from kitchen, living room, dining room, to bedrooms. The tiles look like wood and I love it. Their people were completely outstanding, very professional and gave me 100% satisfaction. I'm very pleased and I highly recommend them to everybody. When I go up north, I'm going to do work up there again.

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    Reviewed March 15, 2016

    I'm very happy with Empire Today. They installed our vinyl bathroom floor and I like everything about it. It made my bathroom look altogether different. I watched the whole thing that they did. It took them quite a while because they had some repair stuff to do but they acted very professionally. I’m a happy camper.

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    Reviewed March 15, 2016

    My experience with Empire Today was a positive one. The online appointment scheduler was easy to use, the sales person was very knowledgeable about the products, and the installation was very professional. The time frame I was given for delivery and installation was met, and the installers were very competent. The final price for two rooms of carpet and padding, removal of old carpet, installation and moving the furniture in and out of the rooms was less than the price I was quoted at a local home improvement store. All in all, I was very satisfied with Empire Today, and I have their business to several people.

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    Reviewed March 15, 2016

    We had Empire install carpeting in my son's home. They have better quality and a lower cost and we chose them based on how fast they could put the carpeting. We had an idea of what we wanted and the rep zoomed us right in on what we needed very quickly. Very helpful rep so it was a very nice experience and I have already told other people about them.

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    Reviewed March 15, 2016

    We liked Empire's products and it's within our budget so we decided to have them install the laminate flooring in the basement. I like the overall look of the flooring and it's easy to maintain. It was also adequate for the space that we were installing it in. Additionally, they were very helpful and gave a courteous service. They did things within the time frame they committed to.

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    Reviewed March 15, 2016

    I am very unhappy with Empire regarding how I was treated after the installation was completed. 2 days after the carpet was installed, I noticed a piece of moulding was missing at an inside corner of the top landing of the stairs, leading to the Bonus room. When I contacted Empire about the issue, they did send the installer out to look at the place where the moulding was missing. After he arrived at my home, he inspected the place where I indicated the moulding was missing. He asked one of his workers to take a look as well. After doing so, the installer told me that his worker said he did not remove the moulding and that it was like that when he performed his work. I showed the installer where the moulding leading up to the piece that was missing had not been painted where it would have connected. At that time he said he would have to contact his dispatch.

    That was the last I heard from Empire. I have reached out twice since that time and told that my concern was being forwarded to someone else. It has been more than two weeks and I have heard nothing. This is at most a $25 parts issue with no more than a couple hours of labor. As a result, I am making sure that everyone I talk to, knows of the poor customer service and to stay clear of buying any product from Empire. Thanks.

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    Hi Bret, thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We regret the lack of follow up you've received, and we will be contacting you shortly to learn more about your experience and the issues that still need to be addressed. You can also reach us at customersupport@empiretoday.com. Thank you.

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    Reviewed March 15, 2016

    The guys from Empire Today were terrific. They were timely, very polite and efficient, and did a good job. They went about their work very quietly and quickly. When I need some more stuff done, I'm going to call Empire.

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    Reviewed March 15, 2016

    We've had experience with other companies so we long knew where we were going when we hired Empire Today to install flooring in the whole house. The guy did an excellent job. We liked what we picked out. It is easy to clean and looks great on the floor. I would recommend Empire Today to anybody.

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    Reviewed March 15, 2016

    Empire Today installed hardwood flooring in my home and it was good. I had issues at first, and then they sent somebody else out later on when I called. It worked out alright.

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    Reviewed March 15, 2016

    The flooring we got we were pleased with. We had linoleum installed in our kitchen and laminate in our bedroom. We had an option to get a 3rd room done but will never use Empire. The crew that initially came could barely speak english, installed our kitchen linoleum crooked and tried to say our house was crooked. Clogged our toilet in the master bedroom 2 times, took personal phone calls in our master bedroom, unbelievable! Came back a second time to re-install the linoleum and did not have a big enough piece. Really? Sub-contracted installers who can't speak English enough to communicate what you want done and how you want it done is not very impressive or customer friendly.

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    Hi Peter, thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We understand that we've been in contact with you about the issues that occurred during your installation, and we will be reaching out to you again soon. You can also reach us at customersupport@empiretoday.com. Thank you.

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    Reviewed March 14, 2016

    I had tiles in my kitchen installed by Empire Today and I was well satisfied - 95% - with their work. I’m well pleased with their product that’s why I’ve used them four times and didn't try anybody else.

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    Reviewed March 14, 2016

    I had 3 (THREE) appointments scheduled for a sales rep to take blind measurements for my home. 3 times (I kid you not) on the SAME day as the appointment the sales rep cancelled. Today however was the prize - the sales rep cancelled 30 minutes into the 5-7pm timeframe of the appointment (at 530pm someone from Empire called to cancel). When I called to vociferously complain to a supervisor, I was told it was because the sales rep did not have his samples on him. And the rep wasn't available on his cell phone either. Voicemail. The reference #: ** if anyone at this organization cares to comment. Fuming in Brooklyn Heights.

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    Hi Pamela, we know that your time is valuable, and we regret that you were inconvenienced by the missed appointments. We understand that we've spoken with you about your experience, and we would be happy to speak with you further, if you'd like. You can reach us at customersupport@empiretoday.com. Thank you.

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    Reviewed March 14, 2016

    We went to Home Depot for carpeting but apparently, there wasn't anybody that was able to assist us and we don't have time to sit around and wait until they felt coming to help us. And, there was an individual there who wasn't very pleasant so we left. My sister had had Empire come in and do her carpet and she said, "You know what, don't go to Home Depot because customer service is a big fee." So, I said, "You know what, let's just call Empire." Their customer service was very good and I was very happy with them. I highly recommend them to other people too because they came in and brought samples which exactly what I had suggested over the phone. Sure enough, they came in and the schedule was perfect and suited us completely.

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    Reviewed March 14, 2016

    I've used Empire before and was happy with them, so I had them install a carpet in my bedroom this last time. Its cost and quality was good. The guys that came out were very friendly and helpful, and did a great job. They've got good customer service.

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    Reviewed March 14, 2016

    We had heard a lot of good things about Empire Today, that they usually were very fast and efficient. We got vinyl flooring and carpet from them and their contracted installers were awesome. They were very, very good. They came in, got right to business, answered any questions I had and did a couple of little tweaks and things that made a difference. It worked out really well.

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    Reviewed March 14, 2016

    I would give them a negative score if I was able to. The sales rep, Joe **, was hours late. We had to call the company to see why he was not here at the scheduled time. When he finally did show up he had a rotten, not interested attitude. He looked like he was on drugs and smelled of alcohol. He didn't listen to our needs or anything of what we were saying. We let him take the measurements of our building and then we never heard anything back from him or got our quote. We are very displeased with this company. They really need to do a better screening of who they hire.

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    Hi Edgar, the sales appointment you described is not what we expect for our customers, and we would like to know more about your concerns with the appointment and the sales representative. Unfortunately, we cannot locate the account with the information posted here. Please send the contact information associated with the account in a message to us directly here, or email us at customersupport@empiretoday.com. Thank you.

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