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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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  • Brings product samples to your home
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  • Consultation required for estimate

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    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2026

    I thank Empire Today so much. It was a great experience with them. Their prices were good and salesperson was very nice. I was told the installers would be in and out within a couple hours, but that was not the case. There were supposed to be 2 people, but only 1 came out. He was there from 9 o'clock in the morning until exactly 5 o'clock in the afternoon. My husband's in the hospital and I did not expect it to take that long, but he did a great job. He was very pleasant as well. I had Berber rugs put on my stairway and a room downstairs. I was a little disappointed that they carried nothing in blue so I had to go with a with a neutral color, but the rug looks great. I'm very happy with it. I would refer friends to Empire Today.

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    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2026

    We had carpet installed by Empire. The salesman said it was great carpet and he sells more than anyone else. So, we had that carpet installed. Right after it was installed, we noticed a hole in the carpet and other places where the carpet was not secured to the floor. They had to come back to fix it. In the spot where the hole was, they just cut out a large square and then glued in a patch. We could easily see that there was a patch and could see the lines. The installer said it will get better with time the more we walk on it. It never got better, and Empire won't do a thing about it. They even said they probably won't do anything but if they have to send someone, they will charge us to come to our home.

    It is now 3 years later, and all of the carpet needs to be replaced. It is just garbage. One would think, even without the patch that carpet would last longer than 3 years. Whenever I called in regarding the patch, I got rude customer service. Once person even said she will put me on hold, and then hung up on me. Didn't call me back if it was a mistake, just hung up on me. I then called back, got another guy, who asked me if I had a name, and then when I gave him my name, gave me a rude response that he needed the name of the person that I was calling as if I was supposed to know that. Long wait to get someone also.

    I tried the we will hold your place in line and they will call me back. Took a day for them to call me back. Of course, I wasn't able to answer when they called so I had to call them back and wait again. Funny, they will answer right away if you call the line for a salesperson and not make a complaint. Never going there again. The price is cheaper, and you get what you pay for. Cheap products, and terrible installation.

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    Response from Empire Today

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

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    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2026

    I highly NOT RECOMMEND Empire Today! They do not guarantee their product! They have suppliers that have poor quality pro and they don’t back up or guarantee their product. Empire Today - knows it and they will not do anything about it. I have called and complain about the flooring that they installed that it easily stains and you can’t remove it. Called them a lot and every time they just pacify you and do nothing. Hoping you would give up! The very last time I talked to them was Many of customer-service and all she could tell me is they will fix the problem but I have to pay for it! Beware and avoid Empire Today!

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    Response from Empire Today

    Bart, we’re truly sorry to hear about your experience—it’s upsetting to us as well, and we understand that you deserve better. We’ve located your account and are committed to working closely with you to address your concerns.

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    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2026

    I had Empire Today install wood floors on the stairs, and I’m very happy with the service. I did my whole downstairs with Empire about 11 years ago, and when I wanted to do the stairs, I was trying to find something similar that would match. It was a little challenging, but we found something close. So far, I’m happy with the installation and the quality. That's why I went back with Empire.

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    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2026

    Empire Today installed rugs in the living room and bedroom and flooring in the bathroom. The new flooring is nice. I'd give them 5 stars on their sales department and their people that came in to do the work. Everything was good.

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    Reviewed Aug. 18, 2026

    The sales rep took the time to show me different options, which was good. I went with Empire Today for their long reputation and had them install a wood floor in a room which they completed in 5 hours. I'd tell others to definitely go with them.

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2026

    I had carpeting down the hall, but my dogs kept having accidents on it so I had Empire Today install laminate flooring, the wood kind. The installers that came out were very polite. They were on time too. Everything was perfect. It's a long hallway, and it took them about eight hours to do the job. The sales rep was great as well. She was even good with my dogs. If I had to do it again, I’d go back to Empire. I would also tell others to use them.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2026

    Empire Today did good. I liked their pricing and had them do carpeting in the living room, three bedrooms, hallway, and stairs. Two installers came out around 10:00 and they finished at 6:00. They could have spoken better English, but other than that, it was a pleasant experience. I like that the carpet is plush. I like the color as well. I'd recommend Empire Today.

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    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2026

    Do not hire this company. They will rip you off. They don’t take accountability for anything!!!! Their customers service is terrible. Either they don’t answer. We had a carpet installed and it’s the worst, It’s bubbled everywhere and they do not want to fix it. They say the warranty does not cover this and this is normal for the carpet to bubble up. So if you don’t want to lose your money Do not buy from them!!!!

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    Response from Empire Today

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

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    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2026

    It was fantastic with Empire Today. This is my second time with having them come out and carpet my master bedroom in nine years. They also had done carpeting in every room in this house when I moved. They did a phenomenal job and their price was reasonable too. I'd tell others to give Empire Today a call.

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    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2026

    The presentation wasn't high pressure. It was pretty casual. The sales guy with Empire Today was friendly and engaging. He was a good guy to work with. The date coincided with my plans to get it installed pretty promptly which was very convenient. They did an LVS luxury vinyl flooring. It was a one-day job, and they did great on it. They removed carpet from the stairs all the way up to that space. Then they did two bedrooms and a hallway and I love the floors. It came out really well. It was a very good experience. I probably could have done better on the price if I really put the effort in, but it was reasonable enough for me. I was also able to finance half of it, so that works for me. I highly recommend Empire Today.

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    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2026

    I had seen the ads on the TV for Empire Today and when their rep came over to give us an estimate, he was very polite to answer all our questions. Also, the estimate that he gave us was very reasonable. So, we decided to go with them. We had laminate flooring installed in all the bedrooms and in one room that we use an office, we had luxury vinyl installed.

    When the installers came out, they moved all the furniture for us, so we didn't have to move anything. The installation took about two days. They started on the bedrooms and did most of it on one day. When they left the first day, they cleaned everything up and made the bedrooms livable. So, even if the floors weren't done, we were able to sleep in those bedrooms. After that, the luxury vinyl tile in the office took one day. When they came back to do that, they again moved all the furniture and laid the flooring down. Once they're finished, they walked us through to see if we had any questions. The quality of their work is excellent and we are really happy with the floors. We had all carpet before, and now with these type of floorings, we find them very easy to keep clean. We like the appearance as well. Overall, Empire Today was really efficient and I would tell others that we had a great experience with them.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2026

    I am extremely disappointed with Empire Flooring and would NOT recommend them based on my experience. We had our flooring installed about four years ago. During the original installation, after removing our old flooring, Empire discovered moisture in our foundation. We were concerned, but they assured us they could address the issue by installing a moisture barrier before installing the new flooring. Of course, this came at an ADDITIONAL COST, which we agreed to pay because we trusted their recommendation and wanted the job done correctly. We also purchased an extended warranty for additional protection.

    Fast forward to 2025, and our flooring started lifting, cracking, and peeling throughout our home. Trying to get Empire to help us since then has been an absolute nightmare. I have spent MONTHS calling, emailing, following up, being transferred from person to person, and waiting for callbacks that never came. Victoria initially opened my claim, but then I never heard from her again. In April, I spoke with Joey, who told me he would escalate the situation to their LA office because I had already been waiting for months.

    Empire eventually sent an inspector to my home to photograph and inspect the damaged flooring. What I found especially troubling was that I was NOT given a copy of the inspection report. When I asked about the findings, the inspector told me he could not share the information with me. After the April inspection, I heard NOTHING. No results. No explanation. No meaningful follow-up.

    I sent multiple emails asking for the status of my claim and still couldn't get answers. Finally, in August, I called AGAIN and spoke with Tonya. That is when I learned that the manufacturer had denied replacement of my flooring. I had to chase Empire for months just to find out my claim had been denied—and I still wasn't given the inspection report or a clear explanation of WHY it was denied. I was then transferred to the local office and spoke with Alessandro on August 6. He told me he would speak with his team, asked for 48 hours, and said he would get back to me. CRICKETS.

    This has been one of the most frustrating customer service experiences I've dealt with. Empire was extremely attentive when they were selling us the flooring, the additional moisture barrier, and the extended warranty. But when our flooring began failing after only about four years, getting help or even basic communication became nearly impossible.

    My biggest issue at this point is the complete lack of TRANSPARENCY. If my claim was denied, why can't I receive the inspection report and a clear written explanation of the reason for the denial? We paid EXTRA for a moisture barrier after Empire identified moisture before installation. We paid for an extended warranty. Now we have flooring lifting, cracking, and peeling throughout our home, and I have spent months fighting just to get answers. Empire was happy to take our money, but when we actually needed them to stand behind their work and help us resolve a serious problem, the experience was completely different.

    Based on my experience, I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND EMPIRE FLOORING. If you're considering using them, I strongly suggest asking detailed questions about what happens if your flooring fails, what their warranties actually cover, and whether you will be given access to inspection reports if you ever have to file a claim. Four years is simply not what I expected to get out of flooring we invested this much money in—and customers should not have to fight this hard just to get answers.

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    Response from Empire Today

    Leilani, we’re truly sorry to hear about your experience—it’s upsetting to us as well, and we understand that you deserve better. We’ve located your account and are committed to working closely with you to determine a resolution.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2026

    I had engineered hardwood installed in an en suite bedroom and then I had carpet installed on the whole upstairs second story. I checked quite a few different companies before going to Empire Today. I personally work in the home renovation sphere, so I did a lot of research. I had a couple of friends who used Empire Today, and I ended up going with them based on that word-of-mouth referral. Our sales rep, Kathy, was truly a delight. She spent a couple of hours here in the home just going over everything with me with all of her samples. She was a wealth of knowledge. Both install crews had been a delight as well.

    Both crews took about two days to complete everything. They would show up here about 9:00 AM. They would work until 6 o'clock, and then they would wrap up their day with some cleanup. They would start back over the next day and that was it. It was very straightforward. The quality of material seems great as well. It's still so new, so time will tell. But the quality of work was great.

    You're gonna find a lot of companies who can do it cheaper, but do the research on the products offered by Empire Today. Considering their installation crews, they're subcontractors, so it sounds like Empire really vets their subcontractors, which a lot of companies don't. They take care of that for you. So, if you want quality service, go with Empire. You get good quality, everything taken care of for you, great customer service, and reliable crews to come and install.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2026

    In February, I had engineered hardwood put in our den through Empire Today. A few months later, we had them put laminate in our sunken living room, dining room, and sunroom. Initially, I considered another company after I've reached out to Empire, but I ended up going with them primarily because of their sales representative. She came to our house and she was great. Her name was Nat and she knew what she was talking about. I also had Empire about 10 years ago and the sales rep there was okay, but I never saw him again and he left all the samples with us.

    For the installation of my recent projects, I had two people come out, which was sufficient. They took on a big job and they did a great job. They did it in two full days. But I didn't care for the install manager when an issue came up about material and the type of install. We have a sunken living room, there are steps there, and we were putting laminate in. He kept hemming and hawing on how they would put it in. But he couldn't give me an example of what they've done to put steps in and he just wanted to move forward. He didn't want to really listen to what I had to say. It ended up to where they would have something that looked like a box, and it was a pretty amateur install.

    So, we went back and forth on that. I almost canceled the whole thing, but their boss called me and we talked through it. I told him that since I was the customer, I expected somebody to listen and I didn't need pushback. I was the one paying, not them. If I made the wrong call, that was on me. But if they made the wrong call, I was going to be pissed. So overall, we're happy with Empire's product, but their install manager needs to go to customer service training. Also, I would not recommend engineered hardwood to anybody who has pets or heavy furniture. It's just too vulnerable and it's expensive.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2026

    We looked at different carpets, and being in North Carolina, there are plenty of carpets being made right here. From what we had researched and looked at, we decided to go with Empire. The representative from Empire did a great job. He gave us plenty of options to look at. The first time we used Empire, we had carpet put in our three bedrooms, hallway, and steps upstairs. The second time, we had vinyl planks put in our downstairs master bedroom. The quality of the flooring was good.

    The installation was amazing. The guys came in and removed the old carpet and padding. At one point, they asked if I could turn the air conditioning off for a period of time while they were installing the carpet. They explained that with the carpet being warm, they could stretch it tighter than if it was cold. When it gets cold, it would be just as tight. If not, it’ll tighten up even more as it shrinks when the cooler weather hits. That was smart. I would never have thought of that.

    The two guys pulled up at a quarter after 8:00, and they were walking out of here at 4:00 that afternoon. When we inspected it, we were pleased with it. For the vinyl planks, they came in and inspected the floor and everything. They took the old carpet up and said the floor is in good shape. It was done in record time also. When they left, everything was clean. They were professional, respectful, and did a great job. Everything went like clockwork and I was happy with the whole process. I was shocked by the price because I was expecting a whole lot more. It was a good experience.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2026

    Very Disappointed with Empire Today’s Customer Service and Quality of Work. I had my floors installed by Empire Today about two years ago, and unfortunately, I am extremely disappointed with the quality of the work. The floors have already started separating, which is unacceptable considering the amount of money I invested in having them professionally installed. I contacted customer service to report the issue, and I was told there was no warranty covering the work and that there was nothing they could do through their insurance. However, they offered to send someone to inspect the floors and provide me with a quote for the necessary repairs.

    I scheduled an appointment for Friday and waited for someone to come out. No one showed up. To make matters worse, someone called me the day before my scheduled appointment, saying they were outside my home. My appointment was NOT until Friday—it was Thursday! Clearly, there was a major communication or scheduling issue.

    This experience has been incredibly frustrating. I spent a significant amount of money with Empire Today expecting quality flooring and professional customer service. Two years later, my floors are separating, and now I’m having to chase the company just to get someone to address the problem. I will continue contacting customer service because I truly hope Empire Today decides to do the right thing and stand behind the work they provided. At this point, I cannot recommend this company based on the quality of the flooring and the customer service I have received.

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    Response from Empire Today

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

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2026

    My experience with Empire Today was good. The rep I worked with was very helpful. The product turned out very nice. I'd recommend them.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2026

    I've used Empire Today in a condo where I had them put carpet. I had another house where I had carpet put in. I've used them through the years. Recently, I had them put flooring in a really small bathroom. I had gotten another estimate and Empire Today was better. The guy came out and had some books. I told him what I wanted. He was real good. He opened the books and then he took them in the bathroom and put them on the floor so we could see, and then I picked the one I wanted. The installation was done in a timely manner. It was good. I like the quality. But at one spot of the molding, it's coming off. So, I need to call them. Maybe they can glue it down some more there.

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    Reviewed Aug. 6, 2026

    Empire installed our carpeting in the bedroom. I like the durability. Installation was very good. The guys were very attentive, stayed busy, gave me good information, and I appreciated them very much. They did a good job and were very responsible. We were very satisfied.

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    Reviewed Aug. 6, 2026

    I had to put new floors down through my whole home - living room, dining room, hallway, den, and bedroom. I went with Empire Today and they did a perfect job. It was two people. They came at 8 o'clock in the morning, and they were done by 6 o'clock in the afternoon. They were very polite and helpful. They moved all my furniture outside, and they brought it all back in and put it exactly where they were. I live alone, and I'm an elderly woman. There was no way I would have been able to move all this furniture and take up all these rugs. I would definitely tell others to go with Empire Today.

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    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2026

    Prospective customers should keep in mind that Empire subcontracts its jobs to local businesses. They replaced the carpet in my house using their subcontractor, ProTech Carpet. Installation went fine, but I had to have the same guys come out to re-stretch the carpet in three rooms. I hired them to clean the carpet in several high traffic areas. In the process of moving their equipment through the house, cleaning fluid leaked out across my solid wood floors, damaging the finish of the floors. The owner, Eddie Nunez, acknowledged the damage but could not repair it himself. He assured me that he would have someone, who does wood floors, fix it. It's been three weeks now and Mr Nunez refuses to answer my calls or texts. If you live in HOUSTON, DON'T USE THES GUYS!!!! I understand Empire is not responsible, but I HOPE THEY WILL STOP USEING THIS COMPANY. It's a very poor reflection on Empire!

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    Response from Empire Today

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

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    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2026

    I've used Empire before and I was satisfied. This time, I had carpeting installed in the master bedroom. It was a very good installation and I had a very positive experience. I would use them again. It's very easy to do business with them, and I would recommend them to anybody.

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    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2026

    I had Empire Today install laminate flooring throughout my condo except for the two bathrooms. It was very positive and professional. Empire's rep was very knowledgeable and friendly. She assisted me. She knew someone that was a painter and handyman, and she referred him. He ended up coming out and painting the place too. Gave me a good deal.

    The installation, overall, was fine. However, we had extreme heat in Michigan during that week so it took the installers longer. It was budgeted for two days. It ended up taking them three days. They didn't have it finished, and they came to me at the last minute and said, “We need to come back tomorrow or someday to do at least five hours of work.” I already had painters scheduled, so I had to change that, and they ended up being an entire day. It was more than five hours of work. Other than that, they were good. They instantly scheduled the time to come out, and a week later, they installed. The laminate flooring is easy to maintain. It looks like wood but it's much cheaper.

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    Reviewed Aug. 4, 2026

    My son used Empire Today, and he was very satisfied. I went with them as well and Jeremy, the salesperson, was very nice, accommodating, and knowledgeable. I was waffling, so I had him come out again, and I changed my mind. Jeremy was terrific. He represents the company very well. I also like the ease of doing business with Empire Today. They come to your house with lots of choices for you. They told me they could do the installation any day, the next day, if I wanted. The timing was excellent. It was whatever worked for me. They did it in one day, and it involved moving a complicated bed with an adjustable mattress. Empire is so efficient and so good at what they do, and the quality of the carpet I got is excellent. If they were a public company, I would buy stock.

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    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2026

    We had a recommendation for Empire Today from a friend. Plus, we had just seen flooring installed at a retail shop. We liked it. So, we decided to look into the new flooring. We've had carpeting for 10 and a half years, and decided we wanted to check out the floors. So, we called Empire. They came out on a Thursday, and we had them start on Tuesday. We were extremely happy, except for one little spot. We've already scheduled Empire to come out tomorrow to check that one spot. The communication was very easy, and the installation was excellent. They were very professional. They cleaned up as they went. We were extremely happy with the end result. I can go barefoot on it. It's lovely and easy to clean.

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    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2026

    Empire Today came up on the internet when I typed in “flooring”. They came out and did a consultation. When I originally met with them, I was gonna replace my floor. But then I found out that more damage was done to affect my cabinets. So, now I need to have someone do the floor, the cabinets, and the countertops but Empire Today only deal with floors. There's no point of using them because they don't do everything I need done. I'd recommend them nonetheless.

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    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2026

    We've had three different dealings with Empire. We had a duplex that would have been four bedrooms with carpet, two kitchens and an entryway with laminate. Then in a single-family house, we had two bedrooms with laminate. For the rentals, the quality with some of the other places might have been a little bit better. But since they did so well there, we did our own house too.

    The communication was perfect, right from the salesman to the installers to the follow-up. The salesman called me ahead of time. The company called me ahead of time to confirm. The installers were there on time. They had the right product. On the duplex, since they had to pull carpet up, we had to fix the floor because it had some cracks. So, they had to level it out. It took two days with the duplex. But the installers did great. They interacted with me and the tenants perfectly with as little inconvenience as possible. For our house, we did the bedrooms at different times, and Empire did the same thing. They called ahead of time. Installers were on time, had the product, moved the furniture, which was a big thing, and did a great job on the installation, and then put the furniture back. I like the freshness, the openness, and the cleanliness of the carpet in the duplex. It really enhanced the value of our properties with the way it looks.

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    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2026

    I've gone with Empire Today before for other things. They did a wonderful job. This time around, they installed vinyl flooring in the bathroom. They had the color I wanted for the price I wanted. The installation was fine. It didn't take them that long. I'm glad that I chose them.

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    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2026

    I have been dealing with Empire Today back in the '90s and their commercial is number one. The one that they have recently is even funnier with the frat brothers that end up juicing the whole place up. Recently, I needed one room done. The carpet needed to be pulled up. I didn't need carpet for a long time, but I knew to call Empire Today when I needed it. They always have good sales. The job was done in 3 hours which was very quick. The installer did a excellent job. The new carpet is better than the one I had which was construction grade. I could’ve got it a little cheaper though.

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    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2026

    I had Empire Today put in carpet in the two bedrooms, a hallway, and the stairs. Compared to other companies, they were the cheapest and they offered the better quality products. For the installation, two people originally came out and it took three days. They did the rooms and the hallway. Towards the end of the first day, a third person came. Then another person came on the following two days and did the stairs. Their work was good, but one of the installers cut the cord on my radio. I guess it was in the way. I showed it to the gentleman who was doing the stairs and he told me to tell the manager. But he said he was out of the country at the time. So, I have not called him yet. Other than that, the carpet is really nice. I would tell friends and family to check with Empire before they check anywhere else.

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    Reviewed July 31, 2026

    I got carpeting in four rooms done by Empire Today. It was my first time doing business with them, and the salesmen and the installers were great. They worked very hard and got it done quickly. I was surprised how quick they wanted to install it. The carpet is fantastic. I love it and I was pleased with what I got for what I paid. I would highly recommend Empire Today. They were easy to find as well.

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    Reviewed July 31, 2026

    I had carpet removed in both bedrooms and had the engineered wood put down by Empire Today. They did excellent work. The sales rep was so nice. The installation guys were wonderful. They were quick and clean. They did everything. They were much better than I even expected. I love the flooring. I'm really happy with it. It was a little more expensive than I thought for two rooms. But I'm so thrilled with the work. I've got it financed for 12 months with no interest. I had a wonderful experience.

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    Reviewed July 30, 2026

    I previously used Empire Today and they exceeded my expectations, and I would recommend them. This time, I had vinyl laminate installed in three rooms. The quality of the flooring was excellent, and the workers were awesome. From the salesmen through to the workers, it was a great experience. The salesman came on a Tuesday night, we picked out the product, and the next morning, the two workers were here. They took care of the three rooms and finished the entire thing the same day. It was amazing.

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    Reviewed July 30, 2026

    I got the laminate flooring from Empire Today. I did my living room, my dining room, and my hallway. I dealt with Dave, and he was very knowledgeable and friendly. We sat down, and he gave me some options. He was great. My fiancé was there at the house when the installers came in. The installers worked together, pulling the rug and getting installed kind of at the same time. They came around 9:00 AM, and they were done by 7:00 PM. They were there a long day. But they did great. They did the job in one day. They worked neatly and cleanly. They took all the old carpet and all the messes. They were great.

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    Reviewed July 29, 2026

    I reached out to Empire first and I liked the person who came to the house. Also, I wanted to get the job done quickly, so I moved forward with them. I ordered the luxury vinyl plank and for the installation, I got a window time when the installers would show up. They showed up a little later than expected, which was at 5 o'clock at night, but they got the job done quickly. Two individuals came in and since I work at home, I was in my office working while they were right across the hall from me doing the installation in the bathroom. The quality of their work was excellent. I like the color and the look of my new flooring. Overall, I had a very good experience and it was worth the money.

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    Reviewed July 29, 2026

    I had wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedrooms done by Empire Today. There weren't a lot of options where the house is and it seemed Empire was the most convenient to be accessible to come and do it. The installation was very fast. It was done quicker than we expected it to be. The two guys were very efficient and professional. It was really good.

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    Reviewed July 27, 2026

    They like to steal your money, and I believe extortion is a good word for it. They will keep 25% of your total bill if you break or cancel your order. THIS INCLUDES SERVICES NOT RENDERED. Let me do the math: bill $2,444.20 I was asked to pay for half I gave them: $1222.20. They did not show for my appt and I tried to cancel the whole order, they then canceled my order and retrieved $600.10 held back from my refund, after 3 + hours on the phone and 8 yes 8 reps. I was told that the 25% NON-REFUNDABLE amount was on the total bill not my deposit. What the **!!! So instead of refunding me $300, less the money I gave as a fictitious payment amount. They kept double!!! DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY USE FLOORING DIRECT INSTEAD.

    This company has been the single worst customer service experience I’ve ever dealt with. Hours wasted on the phone, managers refusing to take calls, constant dishonesty, and zero accountability. The sales rep flat‑out lied to me about needing a 50% deposit — which was NOT required — and then the company had the nerve to break my installation appointment and blame me for it.

    They kept 25% of my total bill — $611.30 — for absolutely NO service, no installation, no visit to my home, nothing. They didn’t show up, didn’t honor the appointment, and then tried to hide behind a “non‑refundable” clause like it was my fault they failed to do their job. Their communication is a joke: endless spam emails, useless texts, and a ridiculous 24‑hour cancellation window that only benefits them. If the appointment time THEY choose isn’t convenient for you, too bad — they make it clear the customer doesn’t matter.

    The sales rep out of Avon, MA misled me from the start. The entire company operates like a dishonest, evasive mess. They leave you on hold forever, hang up on you, and bounce you around departments like it’s a sport. I spent FOUR HOURS trying to reach Sarah **, the so‑called “manager of managers,” and she refused to speak to me at all.

    Corporate? Completely useless. You can’t reach a human unless you already know a name, and even then, you get dumped into voicemail purgatory. They hide behind layers of phone menus and make it nearly impossible to contact anyone who can actually resolve an issue. They took $1,244.40 from me over three weeks ago, never installed a thing, and then kept $600.10 as punishment for not wanting to continue being treated like garbage. I lost overtime, took the day off, cleared a TEN‑HOUR window they require, and they couldn’t care less. This company is rude, evasive, unprofessional, and absolutely shameless about taking your money without providing service. Do NOT give these people a dime. Their business practices are designed to screw you over the moment you stop complying with their nonsense.

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    John, we apologize sincerely for the frustrating experience you've described. This is not reflective of our standards. We will look into this right away and work on a solution for you. Your satisfaction is important to us. We've located your account, and we'll be in touch with you soon to address this. Thank you for alerting us to these issues; your feedback is crucial to improving our operations.

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    Reviewed July 26, 2026

    I had Empire install laminate flooring for the living room, dining room, kitchen, and bathroom. The lady came out right away that same day and made an estimate on how much it was going to cost and we went over some floor sampling. The installation was done very nicely. The flooring is easy to keep clean. The service was very well done and the workers were very courteous. I would recommend Empire Today to anyone.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2026

    I am reviewing the recent carpet installation at my home. I purchased carpeting for four rooms and a set of stairs, but the installer did not bring enough material to finish the stairs. As a result, the stairs have been left bare with exposed tack strips, making them unsafe to use. Furthermore, I have not been contacted with a date for completion, and I am now forced to delay listing my house. This situation is completely unacceptable and unprofessional.

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    Jacqueline, we’re truly sorry to hear about your experience—it’s upsetting to us as well, and we understand that you deserve better. We’ve located your account and are committed to working closely with you to make things right.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2026

    Horrible as the rep will PUSH & PUSH for your signature. The list was long as why I needed to do this today for pricing & they have stuff from China for hardwood floors.

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    Darryl, thank you for your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We understand concerns about unexpected costs—that’s exactly why we offer an all-inclusive, customizable rate designed to be transparent and budget-friendly. Our goal is to provide value without the stress of added fees. We appreciate your input and will continue working to improve. If you’d like to discuss your quote further, we’d be happy to review it with you. You can contact us at customerexperience@empire-today.com.

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    Reviewed July 22, 2026

    I used many years ago Empire flooring services: So at the beginning of July, a salesman came to my house, agreed to a contract and date for the floor work to start. July 20…I was looking forward it, I moved all things from my kitchen and pantry, following day I was to have a home reunion. So on July 20, early morning I called empire because I heard nothing from them, just to end with the surprise that “product chosen not available”, I will need to wait until the 2nd week of August… ”I AM SORRY”…”I AM SORRY.” That’s what I heard from everyone I talked to.

    I told Supervisor, I need to cancel my order, tried to convince me to stay with them. I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A NEGLIGENCE AND LACK OF COMMUNICATION to let me know forehand that there was no material available, therefore they defaulted in the promise to accomplish the work on my floors. IT’S A SHAME, I DON’T RECOMMEND THIS Company I previously contracted, their services has DECLINED. J.

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    Jacklyn, we're sorry for the inconvenience and communication issues you encountered. This feedback is being shared with the appropriate departments, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. If you'd like to speak with someone directly, we encourage you to contact us at customerexperience@empire-today.com.

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    Reviewed July 22, 2026

    Empire Today's price was fair and I liked the salesman. He and I connected well. Plus, the appointment was in-home and I didn't have to go anywhere. I gave the company a try and had carpet installed in the hallways and stairways. It's a high-traffic area, so I selected carpet with the height and easy-to-care for qualities I needed. My only gripe was that Empire Today didn't have a lot of selections in color. I went with it because it was the best choice, but I wish that there were more selections, like a more solid color and a darker color as well.

    The installers were very nice. It was a family and they were very precise and particular. The only thing I didn't care for is the guy took a pencil to the floor to mark it, but it does not show. Other than that, they were very good. However, they left a piece of carpet that was left over and it's bounded on two sides. I'd like to get it bounded on the other sides where they cut it and I would love to find out where they got the binding done so I can get that taken care of. All in all, my experience with Empire Today was good. I can't complain about anything. I would give them 5 stars.

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    Reviewed July 21, 2026

    I spoke to the Empire salesman. I picked out what I wanted, and then I made a date. Then we booked it. Because I had only two rooms and I had no place to put the stuff from one room to another, I booked it for two weeks apart: one room, and then a week, and then another room. And they accommodated that. Then they installed it within a few hours and cleaned up. The quality of work they did was very good. The product is good quality as well. They were prompt and they did what they said. I would recommend them.

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    Reviewed July 20, 2026

    The sales visit of the Empire rep was great. The installers came in, were very cordial, moved a few pieces of furniture, and did the work. The carpet is good. It’s comfortable and clean. We're happy with it. Everything was satisfactory. They were great.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2026

    I am extremely disappointed with my experience with Empire. This has been one delay after another, with poor communication throughout the entire process. Our original installation date was canceled the day of because Empire didn't have the carpet in stock. While disappointing, we understood things happen and rescheduled.

    Yesterday, we were scheduled again, and no one showed up. We never received a phone call, text, or email letting us know there was a problem. We called at 10:00 a.m. and were told our carpet was on the installer's truck and that they would be coming. When we called again around 4:00 p.m., we were suddenly told there had been an installer change, and no one could give us any answers. Then this morning, we received an email confirming our installation for today, only to receive another email later saying it had been pushed back again until Monday.

    This has created a huge burden on our family. Two different people have already had to take time off work on two separate days, and now we may have to take a third day off. We have seven animals that we've had to make arrangements for each time, and we've moved every piece of furniture out of our entire house twice already. If Monday actually happens, we'll have to do it all for a third time.

    Delays happen, but what is unacceptable is the complete lack of communication, conflicting information, and total disregard for your customers' time. We have spent multiple days waiting, rearranging our lives, and receiving inaccurate information from Empire. I expected much better customer service from a company with Empire's reputation. Instead, this has been an incredibly frustrating, stressful, and disappointing experience. I sincerely hope Empire improves its scheduling and communication because no customer should have to go through what we have.

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

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    Reviewed July 18, 2026

    I had carpet installed by Empire throughout the house. I liked their price. The installation also went well. They cleaned up after themselves, too. I'm very happy with the finished product.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2026

    I am writing this review to share with management regarding the process for our new wood floor. After meeting with Shawn **, my wife and I made the selection of flooring that we wanted.. The installers - Juan and Byron texted as to when they will be here on both days of the installation. My wife and I are very pleased with the color we picked out. Main part of the review is for the Installers who were exceptional and detailed with the entire project. During the installation they would come and get me for approval. Everything was done to perfection. Great service.. Thank you for the great product and the service provided.

    Best regards,

    Gary W. Install 7/16/2026

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    Reviewed July 17, 2026

    Empire Today did a big job for me. I had an upgraded vinyl planking throughout my entryway, into the hallways, into the family room, living room, and dining room. The leader who came here to instruct the guys was really good. He knew his job and was very knowledgeable. The only thing was coming into the house from the entryway and in the family room area, there were some problems with making it level. The previous family living here for 19 years put this Brazilian cherry wood down. I was under the impression that they were going to remove that. I looked at the paperwork and that would be removed. But the guy said they were going to put it over that.

    I was told after the fact that I was going to need to pay extra because they had to put a cement that dried very hard very quickly so they can balance it. The $1,000 extra really surprised me. I wasn't too happy about that. That price should have been disclosed when the salesman was here because he would know based on the floor that it was going to have to be ripped up or they were going to put stuff on top of it. From $17,000, it went up to $18,000.

    About two weeks later, that entryway floor buckled really bad so I had to call them back. They came back right away, and they were really good. They ripped everything out, and they made it good. It's been about 4 weeks and right now, I'm at the feeling stage. I'm putting my socks on ‘cause if I feel it with socks, not shoes, I could feel better. I'm afraid of that spot and I'm wondering is it gonna buckle again. I have a big extended family and little grandkids. Everybody comes into the front door. I have old people as well, and they could lose their balance right there. I'm still trying it out but I know I've got a year warranty. Other than that, the finished product looks beautiful and the price was reasonable. My daughter saw it, and I told her to get a quote from Empire Today first. She felt really good about it.

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    Reviewed July 16, 2026

    We had our basement floors redone with LVP flooring in February of 2026. All went well until April when the flooring started to buckle from being installed too tight. We contacted Empire which gave us the run around for 2 1/2 months. Finally they came and fixed the area but meanwhile 2 other areas are doing the same thing. It is now the 3rd week of July and they still have not repaired the flooring. We have 2 potential buyers for our home which has been on the market since April and they are waiting for the floors to be fixed.Not a good look for Empire because anyone who has looked at our house now knows the story behind the buckling floors. We are at the point of hiring an attorney and contacting the Better Business Bureau to get our floors fixed. It has been the most frustrating experience I've had for a long time... We will NEVER use them again!

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

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    Reviewed July 16, 2026

    Empire Today seemed like a very good company to go with. They're very reliable. We had them put rugs on the stairs in my home. The guy who came during the sales visit went above and beyond. I wanted something else, and he recommended something different, that was actually better and cheaper for me, which is hard to find today. The product he recommended turned out phenomenal. The color of the product was much better than the one we were looking at, and the warranty is fantastic. I would highly recommend these guys. The two guys that came out and did it went above and beyond, too. It's a great company.

    The installation went fast and accurately. We had ordered the stairs to be done one particular way. He took me over and showed me why he thought the other way would be better. It looked better and came out better. That guy was 100% on. Other people we looked at, they just really didn't take the time. They just wanna slap the carpet down and get out. I would highly recommend Empire to anybody. As a matter of fact, I have recommended them to my sister-in-law and they saved money. It turned out much better than what I had planned. I’d give Empire the highest on anything they could get.

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    Reviewed July 15, 2026

    I had an estimate through Empire Today and the rep was nice. They are good. However, they didn't have the material I liked. I was trying to match the cupboards in my kitchen, and they had nothing that matched. I found a company that had a brand that matched, so I'm going with another flooring company.

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    Reviewed July 14, 2026

    I am extremely disappointed with my experience with Empire Today. What should have been a professional tile installation turned into a series of problems that caused damage to my home and belongings, as well as unnecessary stress. The issues I experienced include:

    1. Vehicle Damage: My car was scratched while it was parked in my driveway during the installation.
    2. Furniture Damage: My dresser was dented while the installation crew was working in my home.
    3. Inexperienced Installation Crew: The tiles in the master bedroom closet were installed incorrectly and had to be removed and reinstalled. This unnecessary mistake created a large amount of dust that covered our clothes and personal belongings, requiring extensive cleaning.
    4. Uneven Tile Installation: Several tiles were installed unevenly, causing our nightstands to wobble and sit unbalanced. This reflects poor workmanship and raises concerns about the quality of the installation.
    5. Unprepared Workers: The installation crew repeatedly used my personal tools and equipment, including my gardening hose and wrenches, instead of bringing the proper tools needed to complete the job.

    6. Personal Property Almost Taken: Our household broom was mistakenly loaded into the workers’ van and was nearly taken when they left. We had to point it out before they departed.

    Overall, the installation process fell far below the level of professionalism and quality I expected. In addition to poor workmanship, my property was damaged, my home was left covered in unnecessary dust, and the crew appeared unprepared to perform the job properly. I hope Empire Today takes responsibility for these issues and improves its quality control and customer service so that other homeowners do not have a similar experience.

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

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    Reviewed July 14, 2026

    I had flooring done in my closet and in the bedroom by Empire. I wanted flooring that, if water got spilled on it, it would be okay, and that there would be no issues with the dog walking on it. And the flooring met my expectations. I also liked the girl who came out and sold me the flooring. Her name was Daisy. She was great and very personable. The guy who put it in was also nice and professional.

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    Reviewed July 13, 2026

    I had carpet installed in two rooms of my house. This is my second time using Empire. I like the quality and the color. The sales guy was a lovely young man. He was very respectful and knowledgeable. He dressed very nicely and clean. He was just wonderful. The installation was done on time, and it was perfect. The two men who came out were very friendly, and that's good. One of my friends came by while it was being installed, and the young men who installed it were not Empire employees, so they did not have Empire name on their truck. My friend said, “Oh, I had Empire to put my hardwood floors in.” So, they have a good reputation.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2026

    Empire Today is awesome. I won't use anybody else. Everybody's wonderful and the service is phenomenal. The product is great. My rep as well as the installers were amazing. They're my go-to. In fact, I'll be calling soon ‘cause I have a room that I need to get done, and then another room too.

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    Reviewed July 11, 2026

    Empire Today installed kitchen tiles and I'm happy. I considered other companies but I liked the timing with Empire Today. It was more convenient. The installation went well when they first got there. They wanted to put the tile on top of the other tile, but I refused to let them do that. They had to take the other tile up.

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    Reviewed July 10, 2026

    Empire Today ripped out carpeting and replaced it with tile in two bedrooms. The quality was very good. It's beautiful and much superior. The installation took three days. The installers were great. Call Empire Today for an estimate.

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    Reviewed July 9, 2026

    I had a neighbor who used Empire Today twice. I thought, “I'll try Empire Today and see what they’re like.” I like the quality of the carpeting, and I thought, “Well, great. I'll go with them. Let's see how it works out.” Everything but one thing worked out fine. John was a good salesman. He was somewhat aggressive, but that's fine. I was going to go home with Empire anyway, so I let him do his song and dance. Also, I found exactly what I wanted out of the samples he brought. It looked good. I wanted light gray. They had a light gray intermix with some white, and it came out good.

    There are a couple of issues with the installation. One of them is in my living room. They had to piece the carpeting, but I could see a line all the time in my carpeting where they pieced it together. Also, I have a double wide closet in my bedroom. On the left side of the closeting, as you walk in, the doors slide back and forth fine. On the right side, I'm not able to close the doors all the way. I told the installation person not to put padding underneath the carpeting because the doors won't slide. I had the installation person out here, told him about it, and he said, "You have to ask your landlord if you cut off the bottom of your door.” I'm not cutting off the bottom of the door. It's the problem with the carpeting. It's not the problem with my door.

    I don't want to see the installation person come out here again, because he already made the comment for me to cut out the door. He came out the second time, and he kept hitting the track that the door was in, and he cracked the track. Other than that, the carpeting is nice and lush. People like it. It’s very soft. I like it a lot. I'm in the process of getting my second bedroom cleared out. And soon as I get cleared out, I'll get carpeting put in that bedroom also, so I'll finish it. I'm happy with it.

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    Reviewed July 8, 2026

    It was a very good experience, and I'm very happy with the carpet. I needed a carpet right away and it was a weekend. I called Empire Today and they were able to do it the quickest. Their rep measured the room, and we looked at the samples. I didn't pick the most expensive, but I picked a very nice one. I said that's the one I want, so that was that. The carpet installer came out almost a week and they had to come. Holly and I moved out what furniture we could. The installer moved the rest and put the carpet in, and it's beautiful. It's of beige and little darker colors mixed in with it so it won't show every spot. He put the furniture back in it, the bed and the things that she and I couldn't move together. The man was polite. He had me look at something on the computer, and I told him my son-in-law would pay for it. He punched a bunch of numbers, and he said it's paid for. That got taken care of and everything went smoothly.

    I still have his hatchet, which I have notified them, but nobody seems to care. Other than that, it was very cut and dried. My office junk room now has a lovely carpet in it. I have another room that was the guest room that, when she moved in, is now full of her junk and my junk that was in the other room. If I ever can get it cleared out, I'll probably get a carpet in that room.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2026

    Buyer beware. The only positive part of this experience was the Sales department—and that ended the moment the contract was signed. From there, everything went downhill. Installation appointments were rescheduled four different times. In less than a year, with minimal use, both the carpet and luxury vinyl plank flooring look like they’re a decade old. The floors have cracks, lifting planks, uneven seams, damaged thresholds, and mismatched dark brown plastic trim installed against gray flooring. The bathroom installation was the worst part. The installer reused an old toilet wax ring instead of installing a new one, causing a leak that damaged the new wood subfloor and leaked into the basement. They also failed to install flooring under the vanity. The damage cost us over $3,000 to repair.

    When we repeatedly contacted the company, it took months for them to respond. Their “repair” involved ripping out the brand-new subfloor and piecing it back together. The carpet also began wearing out in less than six months, and we were simply told they “don’t do patchwork.” This flooring was installed for my 85-year-old mother. Instead of standing behind their workmanship, management made the experience even worse. Dionte, from the Twinsburg office, was argumentative, refused to provide his supervisor’s contact information, and promised reimbursement that never happened. Instead of covering the more than $3,000 in damages, the company offered only $500—and only if my mother signed a release giving up any further claims. This company failed in its installation, customer service, and warranty support. I cannot recommend them and will be filing complaints with the appropriate state agencies.

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    Antoinette, we appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you have encountered and understand how disappointing it must be to face issues with your flooring. We are eager to examine your situation in detail and determine the most effective means by which we may assist you.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2026

    It has been a nightmare. I had carpet installed by Empire Today in the masters bedroom, bath, and closet. The rep was great. However, the carpet has defects in it such as lines where the installers said those are caused by when the carpet has made overlapping, so there are lines down. Two areas on the entry and two areas on the far side of the room. It was on a roll, but it looks like the carpet was folded. There's an indentation in three spots. Empire gave me a case number. Told me someone would call me in one to three days. I have called the installer and the corporate office. I have called Empire, and I got the same bullshit every time. I get a different number for somebody else. I got three pages full of notes and three case numbers and not one person called me back.

    When I first had the rep come out to measure and get me signed up for carpet, no one called me. No one did anything. Weeks later, I was like, "What the hell's going on? What do you mean? I'm supposed to have carpet installed. You're supposed to call me for a date.” That was when it first started to go bad, and I should have jumped ship then. But their rep had either quit or got fired, and no one followed up on his cases. So, when I called, they said someone would call me back, but When I called back, I happened to get somebody who was very delightful on the phone and said, "Oh, my gosh. I'm so sorry. Let me take care of this. We'll get it all taken care right away.” Had to have someone come back out, re-measure, reconfirm everything, and got me signed up for financing.

    I got a date for a carpet install, and the day before, they called and canceled it, and wanted to tell me they would do it on Saturday. I said, “That's just not how it works. We took our bed apart, we took our furniture out, and now you're telling us less than 24 hours before?” My carpet was installed on the 29th, but it took them almost a month to get back to me after the person called. I already called three times saying, "Nobody’s called me for installation. What's going on?” That was three weeks into it, they sent somebody else out to remeasure, and that all got set up for carpet installation on the 26th of June, and they moved it to the 27th, which was a total pain. And it got installed.

    I said to the installation guy, "What's going on here?” He said, "Those are folds in the carpet, and those are defects. And they can be repaired. It's something I can do, but I can't do it without their permission. So, you have to schedule a repair with them.” I said, “Okay. Can you write that in your report?” He did, and he has reported. I have called them at least a dozen times. I've been given six different phone numbers that I have, and I've also called the corporate office. Nothing. Crickets. It has been escalated twice, which means nothing. It's the first I've had with anything. I'm holding back moving stuff in that room because I don't know what fixing it entails. I may tell them they need to take it all out and start over if I'm not happy. I've got crap all over my house stacked everywhere. If I don't hear from somebody, I’m gonna stop payment.

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    Terri, we regret to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations and want to assure you that we take your concerns very seriously. We understand that you have already been in contact with our customer service team to address this. Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at customerexperience@empire-today.com.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2026

    Everything was good in our experience with Empire. Everything went perfectly. We're very happy with them. The installers were professional, great, nice and neat. They cleaned up everything. It was a big job, and it took them one day. It's also a nice material. The salesman was good. We told him what we were looking for. And he was very good and matched the colors of the walls, ‘cause we're selling the house. He came out and matched everything and told us what to get, and right on the money. They have different grades. And depending on what you wanna do with it, get the grade you need. We didn't need the top of the grade, so we went the middle of the road at the suggestion of the salesman.

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    Reviewed July 6, 2026

    Empire Today is the first company I picked for our laminate flooring. My wife liked the advertisement. It's up to 75% off and it seemed like a decent price. It was a little more than a couple other places, but they seemed to have a good reputation. We were told two days for the install, and the guys really worked their tail. It was two people and they worked the hardest I’ve ever seen guys worked. So far, the flooring is working fine. I would definitely refer Empire Today.

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    Reviewed July 5, 2026

    I was surprised that Empire Today came out here three times. They each told me a different way to take care of the floor. The first gentleman said to just use Dial soap and wipe the floor up with it. The second guy said any soap you can use to wipe up the floor, but you can't use the alcohol. The installer said, "No, you can't use any soap on the floor. You have to use a WetJet mop.” I bought a WetJet mop and called the company. They said they would send me out the instructions, but it just said don't use soap. That was strange. I bought a very famous Lysol detergent to wipe up the floor. The second gentleman said it would be fine. But the guy that installed it said, "No, no, no. Don't.” I got the paper, and it said don't use soap and water, so I’m stuck with the WetJet thing. Empire Today needs to solidify a method of cleaning before to make it much less controversial.

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    Reviewed July 4, 2026

    I had both vinyl and carpet installed by Empire Today, and they seem great to me. My experience with their rep went terrific. Everything was perfect. The two guys they had for installation were amazing as well. They didn't cut corners. They did everything right to the specs it should have been. I also changed my mind midstream to put more wood down or vinyl than carpet, and they had no problem coming back the next day and finishing it off.

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    Reviewed July 3, 2026

    I had Empire install some laminate for me. I like the look of it. My experience with their rep was excellent. Empire was very prompt, professional, and efficient. During the installation, there might have been, initially, some product that was defective that they came across when they were installing, and they had to replace it with some product that didn't have a manufacturing issue. But my general impression was that things went pretty smoothly. It was a good experience overall.

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    After a positive interaction with Empire Today, Margaret increased their star rating on July 3, 2026.

    Updated review: July 3, 2026

    Customer service reached out to me and offered a fair and adequate solution. I wish the management team in the Customer resolution department had offered me that resolution in the first place. To avoid all of this, I hope this doesn't happen to anyone else.

    Original Review: July 2, 2026

    I had an ABSOLUTLY UNACCEPTABLE experience with Empire carpets. We purchased a new home and discovered there was cat pee in subfloor. I reached out to salesperson and let them know about the problem. I was NEVER given the price of the odor protection but made it very clear this was my main concern. When they day of installation came, I was assured by the installation crew that they would use the odor protectant, and they would do that room for free as a courtesy.

    Unfortunately, 2 months after the smell came back THROUGH THE CARPET. When I called, I was informed I would have to pay $550. $225 for the odor protection and $250 for labor and $75. I told them that was not going to happen. They told me in an email they would do it for free. The next day when I called to set up a time I was informed the managers were still looking it over, then the next day I was called an informed I would have to the pay the $550. This whole situation is full of deception and false promises. DO not waste your time with this company!!

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    Margaret, we sincerely apologize for your recent experience. Our aim is always full customer satisfaction. We understand your frustration and are committed to finding a resolution. Our management will continue to review this with a focus on addressing this situation adequately. Thank you for giving us this chance to make things right.

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    Reviewed July 2, 2026

    I had Empire Today install carpet in three rooms and it was a very smooth and unobtrusive process. The salesperson came equipped with an appropriate selection of samples and swatches that we were able to select a product from. I'd done some previous research on pricing and the price quote seemed to be reasonable. So, it was really a very expeditious process to select a material, agree on a price, and then book an appointment for the installation. Overall, all aspects of the experience were satisfactory, from the sales presentation through the installation. The installers that they contracted with were extremely efficient, very friendly, and I've had no complaints at all about the workmanship. The workmanship seems to have been very good.

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    Reviewed July 1, 2026

    The guys from Empire were really good. The flooring was for my dad. He seemed to be fine with Empire. He was hard of hearing. So, I gave them my phone number so I can talk to somebody. He got the wood vinyl flooring. We had another color. We were trying to match the colors that we had in the house originally. But for the two new rooms that we had the flooring put down in, it was a little off. But it still looks nice. My room was one of the rooms that got the new flooring, and it looks good.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2026

    I had wood flooring installed by Empire Today in two bedrooms, the hallway, and a bathroom. I love it. The guys who put it in were perfect as well. I used Empire to put carpet in this house 20 years ago too, and their price is really good.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2026

    Put in carpet in 2022 over hardwood floors. Carpet wore so badly I had to take it out June 2026. When I did there were gouges in different areas of the hardwood floor made by the crew that put in the carpet. Put in claim and they refused to even come out to look at it. DO NOT BUY carpet from them. My son had the same problem with the same gouges and they also refused to accept responsibility. They also damaged his moulding to the point that he had to get it replaced.

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

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    Reviewed June 20, 2026

    We had LVP flooring installed by Empire Today in a lower section of our house because it was the type of flooring that we had to have taken up. It was stone flooring. It was chipped slate. It's different thicknesses and texture types. Some were flat. Some were raised a half-inch. The rep knew what he was talking about. He listened to the way we talked and what we wanted done.

    He explained what could have happened with the type of flooring we had, gave us the two options, how it was laid down, and offered what he thought. We then offered what we thought. He brought in samples. He didn't bring everything in at first. That's what I liked about it. He talked to us. He figured out what we wanted, went out, got his samples, brought them in, stood there and talked to us. He explained what the differences were, and went through the prices. He showed us the best, medium, and least in price. He told us how it was laid. But where he went and checked, it was hard to tell. He did his job like he should.

    Empire brought three Mexican gentlemen for the installation. At first, the tile was laid into the closet. One asked, “Could I check and see how that flooring was put down?” He spoke good English. I said, “Yes.” He went in there and brought a crowbar in, got back in the closet, raised a piece up. He laughed, and showed me the piece. Instead of glued to the sub floor, it was glued to a sub panel that they put over the sub floor, which was fiber board. It was screwed down to the sub floor. All they had do was pull that up to get the tile up and take the screws out. The only bad thing was they had to order a half-inch plywood to put down to level the floor out. The living room was one level. And the rest of the house area was half-inch lower because of the stone. The only thing that they had trouble with was they had to order the plywood.

    They tore up a lot of it the first day. They had to wait a day, and come back the second day. They finished up doing different areas. One of them had started putting the other flooring down there in the living room where they could match up that other plywood to it to level everything out. They've done a good job. It came out the way I wanted it. I like the type of flooring it is. Instead of having a fiber core to it, it had the new cement siding they're coming out with. It had that type of core in it.

    Study up on it before making any decision. We've had salespeople come in here, and the people didn't know their product. So, I sat down, talked to them, told them what they needed to find out, needed to make sure what they're talking about they know. Because once they get to talking, they start hesitating. They need to know their product. They start hesitating about the customer asking a question. “What's the material consist of?” And they go, “Let me look it up.” No. That hurts them when they're sales. They got to positively know what they're selling.

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    Reviewed June 19, 2026

    I was very happy with what Empire Today did. We had them put rugs put into our parlor. We had a parlor/dining room together in a front room. And we had the laminate floor for the bathroom. It was the color that we were looking for. The rep went through everything and took time to explain everything. It was very helpful. It was something we could afford monthly, which is why we decided to do the actual project.

    The only problem I had was the installers didn't speak English, so it was a little difficult. It was the language barrier. They should have had somebody who spoke English with them, because I had to call up Empire and have them explain to them. There was one part where I had a little lip that I wanted a little ramp for, and the installer didn't understood what I said. But Empire Today explained it to him. And he did a very good job. But they were two, good, young kids and they worked very well. They came when they said they would, and they got everything done in a timely manner.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2026

    I had hardwood flooring installed by Empire Today in my living room. Other companies gave me a better deal. I chose Empire Today because I was able to do one year without financing. And I've used them before. But I paid too much for it. I paid $4,000. I wish they could be a bit more competitive with their pricing. However, I needed it done immediately. I wasn't sure if the other companies would do it on time. I sacrificed the cost to get it done sooner. But the installers did a great job. Also, Empire Today was nice enough to give me a discount, because there was some work that had to be done on the old flooring that they took up. And the guys were very nice to pick up the old floor and store it in my garage. The flooring looks beautiful. I wish Empire Today had darker colors for the floor, but it was a quality product.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2026

    Empire Today did carpeting on the first floor of my condo which has four rooms, a hallway and stairs. A salesman had come to my house with samples. He measured everything when he was here and asked me what I wanted. I gave him my options, and he gave me the pricing on both of them. He was a very nice gentleman. Then we scheduled when they were gonna come and put my carpeting down. The installation took the whole day. They were here about around 8:00 and they finished at about 4:00. My condo is 1,400 square feet and it's all furnished. I put all of my breakables away and they moved all the furniture to get it done. When I saw it was just going to be the two of them, I knew it was gonna take the whole day.

    They did a fantastic job. The quality of the carpeting is really well. I had to move into my condo really quick because I was having cancer treatment. The builder never put padding under the carpeting. Now I've got padding under the carpeting, it's so nice walking on soft, cushioned carpeting. These guys were so meticulous. The took pictures of my room with the furniture in it. When they put everything back, they looked at their phone and knew where to put them. I probably could have gone somewhere and gotten something cheaper. But sometimes when it's cheaper, you're not getting as good quality and as good service. For the price I paid, it was well worth it. I couldn't be prouder and happier.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2026

    The gentleman with Empire Today was tremendous. He was very much down-to-earth and goofed with us a little bit. It was a very nice experience. He told us that if we have any questions or if anything happens with floor, to reach out to him any time of day or night. On the day of the installation, we got a phone call at 7:05 in the morning saying that the installers were going to come to do the kitchen floor by 7:30. They came and were here until roughly 1:30 in the afternoon. Shortly thereafter, the rug installers came and they were here for a couple of hours. They were excellent people and went about their business. Any questions we had were answered completely.

    We had our kitchen floor replaced and also a rug in our den done. The color of the rugs came a little bit lighter than what we expected, but we have no problem with that. We are very satisfied with everything that we have. Our expectations were high standard and that's what we got. Should we ever need floor coverings again, Empire Today is first and the highest on our list. We had a floor done by them years ago and why not go back with what you're very much satisfied with. Price-wise, they were a little bit high, but we have no problem with that because the quality is tremendous. I would suggest to anybody who's interested put Empire Today at the top of the list. By all means, go about checking with other companies, but Empire Today would be everybody's choice. They have outstanding workmanship and good quality material.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2026

    I had a friend who recommended Empire Today to me, and I would recommend them as well. Their presentation took about half an hour and it was great. I bought laminate flooring from them and I like it. The installation took about two days and a half ‘cause they had to tear my old flooring down.

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    Reviewed June 13, 2026

    We were gonna start getting pets, and I didn't want carpet so it was a good time to get a flooring on the top floor. I saw the reviews online for Empire Today and their deals, and it looked like they were a good choice. The communication with Nick was fantastic, and the process trying to get a quote was good. I negotiated on the price, and he was very open to talking and viewing.

    Empire Today did laminate flooring upstairs which had two bedrooms and a little hallway, and it looks really nice. The installation went pretty quickly. It was amazing. The guys got here early in the morning, stayed pretty late, and got it all done in one day. They were extremely helpful. They handled everything and the quality of the work was very good. It's under warranty as well. Empire is a very good company. I feel very good about the purchase. Everything worked exactly as I wanted and I'm very happy.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2026

    I contacted a company to get a quote. But they couldn't show up. They wouldn't listen, either. With Empire, I made a text, and less than a little later, they were calling me, and they got it all set up. The rep was a very pleasant guy. I liked him. I thought he did a great job. We got straight to the point. Did some measuring, and he gave me the prices.

    I ended up with two different installers, and both of them were very good. The only issue I had was when they were trying to get people scheduled. They canceled on me three different times. On the final time, I called back and said, "You guys have to work with me. I haven't worked with you. You've canceled three times." Because they don't like to give you a time to say, "We could be here at this time." I could only do Monday. That was the only day I had somebody who could come in and actually stay there all day. But they finally worked with me. 

    I also used Empire about 10 years ago, and it was pretty much seamless. Their selection was a little limited. But their selections really improved. And they got good quality staff that comes in and gets the work done fast, and they were reliable. I would not hesitate to use them again. I'd recommend Empire to anybody.

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    Reviewed June 11, 2026

    I had a floor installed, a hallway, and a bathroom by Empire. I like that they've been in business for a long time. And in the event something doesn't go right, we're dealing with a big company, not an individual contractor. We had an excellent experience. My husband and I are very happy.

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    Reviewed June 10, 2026

    We had used Empire in the past. We had a small half bath and adjoining laundry room to be retiled. The salesman was apparently quite new and he explained virtually nothing. We decided to trust them and gave them 1/2 $ deposit down. Before they came to install we got a call saying they would remove the toilet and vanity but it would be our responsibility to reinstall them. That would mean we would have to hire a plumber to do that for us as we’re in our late 70’s. The day of scheduled install they arrived 5 hours late with no notification.

    The first thing they did was wave a paper in front of us saying we needed to pay the remaining half before they would start work. We couldn’t understand hardly anything they were saying as they spoke very little English. Not sure about anyone else but we have never paid the remaining money on any job until the job was completed and we were satisfied. They said that was company policy and if we didn’t pay they would leave. I said had we known this from our salesman we never would have gone forward in the first place.

    We called our salesman and got no answer as he didn’t even have a mailbox set up. He must have seen missed call and called us back. We explained that we don’t do business this way and he said sorry but that was company policy. We said that would have been nice to know up front. He again apologized and said he would cancel the order.

    The next day we got a call from I guess Corporate office saying that on page 8 of the contract, if we cancelled there was a 25% penalty. Once again this was never explained to us. We decided after some discussion to give them another chance as we didn’t want to lose all that money. We called the plumber back and said that we would need them after the job was done to reinstall vanity and toilet. The day before they were going to come back we got an email stating that they had reviewed the job and decided they didn’t want to go forward with us and our deposit would be credited back to us in 7-10 days. Maybe not the worst experience we have ever encountered but right up there. As a repeat customer it was appalling the way this was handled. We’ll never use Empire again

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    Larry, we're sorry for the inconvenience and communication issues you encountered. This feedback is being shared with the appropriate departments, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. If you'd like to speak with someone directly, we encourage you to contact us at customerexperience@empire-today.com.

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    Reviewed June 10, 2026

    We had Empire install carpet in our entire upstairs (4 large bedrooms) hall and stairway 3 years ago. The experience was wonderful from the rep to the installation so now that we need to have new carpet in our basement we called them again. A rep came out who was so disagreeable that we asked him to leave then we asked for another rep. A few days later a young lady came out and measured who was very nice. She measured and gave us a price. We told her we would contact her when our contractor had finished painting and we have reached out to her by phone and e mail and have called Empire customer service and have heard nothing. Has Empire been sold to someone new, I wonder because this is very unlike the service we had in 2023.

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

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    Reviewed June 10, 2026

    I paid over $10K to have my entire home's floor, including closets, replaced with laminate floors some years ago. During the installation, I noticed the installers had put laminate over the access to my crawl space, which is in my hall closet near my front door. NOTE: I never go down there, but there are some mechanical/electrical things down there that some repair people may need. I immediately told them to take the flooring out of that closet because my crawl space is under there and they covered it up. They showed me that they took it up and put it back like it was. They put the carpet back over it as I had it before they installed the flooring. This past Thursday I had a repair person here who needed to go into the crawl space. Once I removed everything off the closet floor, and I bend down to lift up the panel, lo and behold, I cannot remove it. They did not take the flooring all the way off. I cannot life of the panel.

    I believe they slid the panel under the new flooring and nailed it down and put my cover back over it. Why????? My request to remove the flooring was not a difficult request because they were just getting started. I would never had known they did this. Why, because no one needed to access the crawl space until today. I called in to customer service and they gave me a "ticket number" and that someone from the Columbus office would call me back in "1-2-3 days". I called back on Friday. This time they told me they would call me on Monday. I waited on Monday, Tuesday and today - Wednesday - I decided to call and see why no one has called me back. I called today and was told my ticket was closed yesterday - Tuesday - by someone named Ms. Keya in their Cleveland office. I am in Columbus. The note just said that after 5 years there is nothing they can do.

    It is not like I am asking them to reinstall, I am asking them to uncover what they covered. I am so upset because I wasted money for the repair person to come and do a job, that he could not do because he could not access the equipment in the crawl space. And I am upset because Empire's installers did not do what I told them to do. I am upset because Empire's customer service people did not do what they said they would do, which was at least give me a call back so that I could speak with someone in the Columbus area - not Cleveland. The customer service person I spoke to, supposedly gave me the number for the Cleveland office, and lo and behold again - the number is not correct. What will Empire do to correct their mistake??? Probably nothing. But, I am going to keep calling at least until I speak with someone who has the "authority" to have this corrected.

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    Elizabeth, we understand your concerns and apologize for any inconvenience you've faced regarding the flooring and the follow-up from customer service. We value resolving issues promptly and effectively. Our team will be reaching out to discuss this further. Thank you for your patience and for bringing this to our attention.

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    Reviewed June 10, 2026

    I had a new carpet installed in the front living room by Empire. I have dealt with them before. The sales rep who came out recently was very polite and cordial. He helped me pick out some products that I was interested in. I focused on one that I wanted. And he was a delight to work with. The installers were wonderful, too. They came in early in the morning, and I had five big pieces of furniture that I could not move on my own. And they moved those for me. Then they came in and tore up the carpet, cleaned it all up, laid down the padding and the carpet, and cleaned everything up, and it went fine. The new carpet has excellent quality.

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    Reviewed June 9, 2026

    My daughter used Empire, and I was impressed by her service. So I had them install carpeting for me. I had an excellent time with the sales rep. I was just very pleased by how quickly everything progressed and the competitive pricing. It went in very well. The carpeting is lovely.

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    Reviewed June 9, 2026

    The salesman from Empire Today was knowledgeable and had samples available. The process was pretty straightforward. Two people came out for the installation and it went great. They moved everything and nothing was damaged. Everything was installed well and the finished product was great. It was carpet in the entrance way and the master bedroom on ground floor. It matches pretty darn close to the existing carpet. It's great to have new carpet that matches the house carpet. I also liked their pricing and how fast everything was done. The carpet feels good.

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    Reviewed June 8, 2026

    I loved my experience with Empire Today. The people showed up on time. They were fast, too. The cost couldn't be beat as well. The whole experience was very positive.

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    Reviewed June 8, 2026

    I called Empire Today and I had them come out. They're all over the TV and that was how I found them. We did the consultation, but I never actually got the flooring from them. Despite that, their sales rep was so sweet and he was very thorough. He was down-to-earth, very helpful, and professional. I liked the explanation of the whole Empire team and the warranty that they offered was great. The quality of the product was good, except the selection which I didn’t think that was the biggest and I was a little surprised about that. Their price was also a little high. Other than that, I had a very positive experience.

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    Reviewed June 7, 2026

    We used Empire Today years ago and recently, we used them again for the installation of the luxury vinyl plank in a small room at our home. The quality of their products and service is about the same as before and the installation took about an hour or so. We had a good experience and we'd recommend them.

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    Reviewed June 7, 2026

    Empire did a really good job. I'm really pleased with the flooring. The price was really good. The installation was excellent too. The installers were great, and they cleaned up after themselves.

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    Reviewed June 6, 2026

    I've dealt with Empire for years, so I always come back to them. My experience with their rep has always been good. It's always the same. I tell them what I want. And they bring over samples, and I pick something. I've always been happy with whatever I got. Recently, they removed carpet from one room and installed laminate flooring. I'm very happy with the flooring installed. They were also quick, considering how much they had to do. They were always cheerful, and they would ask questions when they need to. I've never had a bad experience with the Empire people.

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    Reviewed June 6, 2026

    There are different tiers and I got the highest-grade wall-to-wall carpet for my finished basement. The price was very competitive and the quality was very good. I never would have bought the lower end. We had a little install issue and a few false starts. But the crew that eventually showed up was outstanding and unbelievably professional. They went over and beyond. We have this jukebox from the 1960’s and the feet would ruin the carpet so the guy made little pads for under the four legs of the jukebox. That was not something they had to do. So, I appreciated those little things.

    I love the carpet pad the most. It’s very high-end. We did the upgraded padding with the moisture seal because I don't like people wearing shoes in my house. As long as you're going with neutrals and basic colors, Empire Today is a great choice. The experience was efficient and professional, and it's nice that they come to your home.

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    Reviewed June 5, 2026

    We had carpeting installed by Empire Today in the living room. The rep measured, and he showed me samples. We selected what we wanted, and that was it. Their customer service was good.

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    Reviewed June 5, 2026

    I went with Empire two different times. The first time, we had carpet installed in two rooms. And the second time, they put in tile in one of the bathrooms. They were great. They were so quick and so efficient, and they did it all, especially moving stuff that had to be taken out of the way. They went above and beyond on that. I'd recommend Empire to anybody who's considering. Having them come out and do it in my home made it so much easier to decide than having to go to a store and try to figure out what would work and what wouldn't. So, that was a big selling point for us.

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    Reviewed June 4, 2026

    I was looking for someone to replace my carpeting. Empire Today was the name that came up and there was also somebody else that said they were happy with them. I called them and had them do two bedrooms, a hallway, and the steps. The quality of the product was great. I was pleased, and I would recommend them.

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    Reviewed June 4, 2026

    We had carpet installed by Empire for two bedrooms. They started with one person, and then another guy came a little while later. The quality of work done was good. It looks nice.

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    Reviewed June 3, 2026

    Empire is nonresponsive and I feel dishonest. They overcharged by a lot. I knew that but figured I would at least get quality. Guess again. I thought I would at least get good service but again that is not true either. They installed the stairs uneven and lopsided. It was clearly noticed. They came back to supposedly correct it and made the steps more out of line and uneven and even redid ones that were correct wrong. Then they would not come back again. They consistently made appointments and cancelled until they then said it was a warranty issue so they would not even fix it. They lied as the installation was wrong.

    They asked that I wait then blamed the wait on me such that they then said it was a usage issue. Mind you I have only had the floor one month and at all times it has been defective. They hang up after I wait on hold over 45 minutes. No one comes to inspect or remediate the defective construction work. Please do not use them as they lie and have bad customer service and are incompetent and you will have uneven unusable embarrassing floors that you are stuck with!!

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    Susan, we take your concerns very seriously and are truly sorry to hear that you’re unsatisfied. Please contact us at customerexperience@empire-today.com so we can follow up with you immediately and work towards resolving the issue. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we are committed to making things right for you.

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    Reviewed June 3, 2026

    I would recommend Empire, but with the caveat that if they're promising they're going to install on a certain day, don't expect them to be here on that certain day. But when they came out and gave us the spiel, we liked what we saw. And they gave us some nice incentives to sign up and do the thing. So, we dutifully did that. And the installation aspect of it was a little trying, but that's okay. We got through it. The flooring looks good. It's everything that we wanted.

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    Reviewed June 3, 2026

    Empire had a sale. It said 75% off. We got a really good price on the carpet. I went to the website, and it said that they would come to your house. I like that. I didn't have to go to the store. They came to the house, and they brought all the samples. So it's very convenient that way.

    And then, the salesman would do the measuring with the laser tool. So you don't have to wait a long time for that. I had to wait a little bit for the vinyl because it was so popular. I waited three weeks to get that, and I'm really happy with the vinyl, too, and the carpet. And the way they installed it was very good.

    Then, they did the whole baseboards throughout the whole house, and the baseboards look excellent. My painter said that these baseboards are really exceptionally done well because he's seen a lot of baseboards. I'm very happy with them, and I've recommended Empire to a couple of people.

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    Reviewed June 2, 2026

    Updated on 06/09/2026: On week 2 and floor is still not complete. Had to take up the concrete the other contractors did because it wasn’t correct and they sent a new one. Now Fernando is great! Unfortunately, when he did the pour it somehow seeped back into the utility room and this time poured into my sump pump leaving it full of concrete. He did take into consideration what happened last time. I just don’t know how concrete can go through a wall…. Anyways, I’ve been waiting for a call back from Charles the customer service manager who refuses to call me back after my many phone calls and supposed emails to him. Friday June 4th is when he was first supposed to call me. It’s Tuesday. Still can’t reach him. Deal with my lawyer now because you think it’s a joke!

    Original review: I would give negative stars if I could!! This company does not actually care about anyone but themselves and making money! I tried to cancel, and they told me they'd give me a service that they missed at the original inspection for free. Now it's being thrown in my face that I got something for free and they are out of the money. Meanwhile, that's not my fault! It's up to the rep who comes to walk around and check for spots that are uneven. One spot in particular she did walk over was one of those areas.

    They decided they needed to do a "heavy pour" instead of putting it in spots. So, the cement just pooled into the uneven areas and also went into my utility room and got into my sump pump. I had to call a plumber and Empire was not feeling comfortable about having to pay the bill, but they are the reason I had to have the plumber come! The "heavy pour" apparently cost over $1700, they asked if I was willing to pay $1200, then $600, then it was free.

    Now, they think it's ok that stuff was damaged, and I basically have no use of my basement, and that is where the laundry is. It's also a bedroom, and now they can't even be in their room. The stairs' nose was way too big, and they came the next day, and it was totally the wrong color! They destroyed a plant that I had just put in, and then today they were pouring dirty cement water into my trees!!!!! They haven't even put the floor down. I also now have to take off 3 days of work in one week for a job that should have been done in one day! Now I'm being ignored by install management because they don't want to take responsibility for what they have done!! How can I have these people back to my house to finish the job with what I've seen so far!?!

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    Response from Empire Today

    Laura, you have every right to feel frustrated having received no response. We are so sorry for this and would like to fix it. We've located your account, and we'll be in touch within the next 24 hours to resolve this.

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    Reviewed June 2, 2026

    We had Empire 15 years ago. So, we called them again when we redid our flooring. They came within two days. They were quick to come to give the assessment. They were able to pick up the carpet. The installation was great. Two installers were there, and they were done within a few hours. They were good. They found a wet spot in our sink, so we had to take care of that first.

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    Reviewed June 2, 2026

    Our experience with Empire's customer service was very positive. They were great. The installers got the carpet done in one day. It's for two bedrooms, part of one bathroom, and the living room, dining room, kind of connected. It's the whole condo. They were very professional.

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    Reviewed June 1, 2026

    The appointment was for solid hardwood. They didn't have any and wouldn't sell it to me because I would be unhappy and call complaining within a week. That's why they only sell laminate/vinyl or composite. Fair enough and I suppose I appreciate the sales department being honest about the quality, but I didn't need to clear a half day for this. At least tell me within the first 15 minutes. Don't show me composite and make me figure it out myself. Sufficient for a cheap flip I suppose but this is my formal living room where I expect to live a long time. Thank you.

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    Response from Empire Today

    Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate your recognition of our team's honesty, but we're sorry for any inconvenience during your appointment. We value your time, and your feedback is invaluable for improvement. We'll ensure clearer communication to avoid future issues. If you're still open to exploring options with us, please reach out so we can provide tailored recommendations for your formal living room. Your home's style and preference will remain our top priorities.

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    Reviewed June 1, 2026

    The Empire rep came, and he gave me a good price, and he said all the nice things, and I went with them. I took a chance, and I was not disappointed. It was an easy installation. The installers ripped up the old floor and put in the new floor all in one day, which was great. I thought it was going to take longer, but they got it all done in one day. They were amazing. I've never seen three guys work so hard for a day. I was pleasantly surprised, and it looks great. I like how it looks and how it feels.

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    Reviewed June 1, 2026

    This is the second time we've had Empire in our house. The first time was they put the hardwoods in, and then we just had our three bedrooms done with carpet. I'm very pleased with the products. They were very professional as well. I would definitely recommend Empire.

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    Reviewed May 31, 2026

    When I saw the discount that Empire Today was offering, which was 75%. So, I immediately had them put in carpet in three rooms and tile floor in the kitchen. The installer was very courteous, knew what he was doing, and did a great job. He was a very friendly person and he explained everything he was going to do. He also helped me move things in and out of the room. He was an independent person but he made Empire look great. Initially, I paid on contact but they didn't have the carpet that I wanted. I was willing to wait until the carpet came in before I raised any hick, then over a month passed. They kept in contact with me, letting me know that they were still waiting on the carpet, and when it finally came in, the installer called me and said he was on his way.

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    Reviewed May 30, 2026

    I had carpet installed in my living room by Empire. I like the color and the texture of the flooring. It was also cheaper compared to other companies. The rep we worked with was very polite and worked constantly. He did a great job. The installer was very professional as well. Everything was great. I'd recommend Empire.

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    Reviewed May 29, 2026

    The customer service after installation is awful!!!! I will never use this company again.

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    Response from Empire Today

    Diane, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for the poor customer service experience you encountered after installation. This is certainly not the level of support we aim to provide our customers. Please note that we are currently working with you directly to address and resolve your concerns. We appreciate your patience as we make things right. Please feel free to contact us if you need further assistance.

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    Reviewed May 29, 2026

    We like Empire Today a lot. We've used them before. Recently, we had engineered hardwood installed. Their team was really good. We really appreciated the first installers who came out because we had an issue; instead of dwelling on it, they actually just went ahead and fixed it for us and continued on with the job. We really like the flooring as well.

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    Reviewed May 28, 2026

    Taylor ** Bodmer was very efficient in what he did. He was very helpful in answering every question that we had, if I had to rate him I'd give him a 13 out of a 10. Very knowledgeable in what he was talking about.

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    Reviewed May 28, 2026

    I had a carpet put down in my spare bedroom. I went online and made the appointment with Empire Today. Their website was very easy to use and they called me within 24 hours to scheduled the appointment. The salesman was here on time. He called to ask me what I wanted, I told him what I was looking for, and he brought samples. He gave me the choice between a couple of pads, and he told me what the benefits were from the cheaper ones to the high-grade one. There were three different ones and I didn't pick the cheap one, but I picked the middle-grade one. There was no high pressure and it was the best experience I've ever had.

    Initially, I was going to go to one of the local carpet shops, but I already had an idea of what I wanted to spend, and Empire's price came in a little bit less than what I wanted to spend, so I went with them. The carpet was for my spare bedroom, and nobody's in there, so I didn't need to spend money on a really expensive carpet. But I didn't want a cheap carpet either. Empire's sales rep gave me some hints on what color the realtors are recommending, if I was to sell the house. So he was very helpful. For the installation, they told me when the installers were going to be here. They gave me a window, then they called me and said they were on their way.

    The installers were very good. I had gotten rid of the bed because it was getting old and I needed to get a new one. But they moved the dressers, though I had taken everything out of the dressers. Also, I had a cedar chest in there and I had taken everything out, but I still couldn't move it. So, they moved the furniture out, put the furniture back in where it was at, then they vacuumed and cleaned up. They were very professional. All in all, I was very impressed with Empire Today. I was very comfortable working with them and I've recommended them to people.

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    Reviewed May 28, 2026

    My husband was checking around for quotes. They answered my husband's and my questions when they came to the house. When they put in the carpet, at first, my husband was hesitant because it looked thin. But they haven't added the padding. Because when you see the carpet by itself, you'll think, "That's it?" And then, they added the padding on. Then you're like, "Oh, okay." We were very satisfied with the quality of the products and the whole experience with Empire. Even the pricing wasn't too bad.

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    Reviewed May 27, 2026

    I can't explain to anybody what a wonderful experience this was. From the buying of the carpet to the installation to how it's holding up, I tell everybody about Empire Today. They should do more advertising, because a lot of people said, “Who? Empire?” I said, “Yeah. You call them up. They come. They bring the carpet. They show you. They sit with you.” It was the most wonderful experience I had.

    I had wall-to-wall carpeting in my living room. And it's a little hallway leading to the bedrooms. The rep came to my house. He was an angel. He spent so much time with me because they didn't have the color I originally wanted. He sat with the colors with me and he explained. He didn't have a low pile, but he showed me a Berber. He must have spent four hours with us. I never saw customer service like that in anywhere I've shopped.

    The installation took a long time. Two men came and exactly when they were supposed to. It was a couple of days after I ordered the carpeting. They were Spanish, so I couldn't understand a lot of their conversations, which I shouldn't have had to. But they were immaculate. They were the most gentlemanly. Also, I love the carpet's color and texture. When you vacuum other rugs and walk on them, you see the footprints. It's like a plush. I hate that. The Berber shows nothing and it holds up. It will hold up for the rest of my life because I haven't got that much more to go.

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    Reviewed May 27, 2026

    A local company did my hardwood floors in the remodel. I was gonna have them do the carpet too, but they were so rude to my contractor that I refused to buy anything from them ever again. They were terrible. On the other hand, my experience with Empire Today was very good. They responded to my inquiry very quickly. There was a timing issue, but they were willing to come very quickly as well. I had arranged for the salesperson to come to do an estimate, but I was in the hospital. My contractor had him come in, and he measured. Then he contacted me via phone. I told him I picked the carpet online and he told me how much it was going to cost and sent me the contract. I priced it from some other places, too, and it was a very fair price that Empire Today gave me.

    When they did the installation, my contractor let them in. But they texted me when they were coming and they came when they said they were gonna come. They cleaned up everything as well. It was very fast and efficient. The communication was good too. I called Empire Today when I had to cancel the salesperson coming. I spoke with someone in Chicago who was an excellent person on the phone for customer service, which is very rare. They changed the schedule for when he was going to come to do the estimate.

    My contractor was very happy with everything. I had the rug in my living room replaced and they installed a new carpet. It's a beige colored Berber carpeting. I haven't seen it personally yet ‘cause I'm still in the physical rehab, but I've seen pictures and video, and it looks wonderful. Everyone who's seen it in person says it looks great. I was pleasantly surprised at how well everything went when I wasn't even available. I wasn't sure, and I took a chance, and they did a great job. I really appreciate it. I have three bedrooms that have to be done, and I'll probably call Empire Today again.

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    Reviewed May 26, 2026

    The quality of the Empire products is fine and beautiful. The salespeople were good too. I had no problem with them. The installers did the installation fine. But when they finished, they wanted payment, and I said, "I had already set up a payment plan with the salespeople." And the installers weren't aware of that. And when the guy called, they said it wasn't set up, and it's been over a month. They also didn't speak English that well.

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    Reviewed May 26, 2026

    We had Empire install carpet on the stairs and landing in our home. We liked their sales rep. During installation, somehow, they ordered not enough carpet, so they had to come back the very next day and finished the job. The actual installers were very good, too. I would use those people to send out. I'm a landlord. I've owned properties. You could have the greatest experience at Empire, but then the third-party people could screw up, but these guys were really good. I would really recommend to use them in that North Cal area.

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    Reviewed May 25, 2026

    My parents had done Empire years ago in the house. We went with them recently. The office was terrible, but the people who came out were wonderful. The sales tech and the people who installed the floors were wonderful. First, I had the whole house done, and then I had another room added on later. But they just didn't get the paperwork straight and know which money was put down where. They were just all over the place and did not know what was going on. It was very stressful. But I love the flooring. It's great and wonderful. It was Master's that came out and did my floor both times. It was just phenomenal how they did it. And the salesperson who came out was Oggy and he was wonderful as well.

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    Reviewed May 24, 2026

    Empire Today installed a blue with some grey carpet in our second bedroom, a 18 x 24 area. I was pleased with the one who came out. The only problem he had was he was very limited with samples. My wife asked for the color she wanted. So, he went back to the car and found something with that color. We've already told family that we were pleased with it, Empire Today did a good job, they were on time, and the sales rep was very good.

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    Reviewed May 23, 2026

    The salesman was great. He was very, very nice and very patient. I had laminate flooring installed in the entry, one bathroom, the kitchen, and the family room. The quality is okay. The installers were good. But I have to call them back after I'm through painting because I have some places where when you walk, it squeaks, so that piece has to be replaced. Also, there's this black stuff that comes up and comes off the flooring that they put in, and I don't know from what, where, or why.

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    Reviewed May 22, 2026

    I was desperate to get the floors done. I reached out to Empire and they came out and showed me some samples on the floor. There was only one gray sample and while it is not fantastic, it's better than what I had. I had it installed in the kitchen. I had some expectations to be able to converse with the installers if I had questions, and they didn't speak English. It was more noisy than I thought it would be. I wasn't given that by the salesperson. Then the dusting wasn't completely done right. But overall, the two gentlemen that put the floor in were dedicated. They moved some stuff. They were good about moving the larger items. I had no issues with them.

    The flooring is supposed to be LVP. I got probably a lower LVP, which I was expecting something a little bit better but still, it's better than what I had. As far as my overall experience, communication is important. If you tell me you're gonna be out here at a certain date and you don't realize there’s a holiday weekend coming up, so then you have to reschedule it at the last minute, that screws up my calendar. Then when you tell me somebody's gonna be here to do this and take care of it, and then they don't show up, and I can't reach them, that's a problem. It takes another several hours or maybe another day or two. That's a problem.

    Also, the plastic should have been up higher on the ceiling to prevent all this horrible dust from getting outside of the room and into other rooms. The thing that bothered me most was I was supposed to have a lifetime warranty for a price. All of a sudden, when I got the invoice, I was charged an extra $400 for that. That was not what I was told. I’m not gonna pay for that. They took care of that issue.

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    Reviewed May 21, 2026

    First, I like to say that the consultant that came to my house to measure and review the floor that needed the new flooring, had the knowledge and the good sense of understanding of the customer needs. She quoted me a price. At this point, I am now reviewing the company. Empire floors. The above rating reflects my opinion of Empire not their agent. For 400 sqf the quote was $5000.. According to Empire running ad, informing potential customer, that they are now offering 75% discount. Should I then believe that original quote was $20,000? Give me a break, it is getting to me, we can't trust big companies' ads anymore. God help consumers.

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    Mohamed, thanks so much for your feedback. We're really sorry to hear that things didn’t go as you’d hoped. We totally get how frustrating surprise charges can be, that’s why we offer an all-inclusive, customizable rate to keep things simple and stress-free. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts and are always working to make things better.

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    Reviewed May 21, 2026

    We've used Empire Today before for some stuff around the house and that worked out good. So, we used them again recently when we needed some flooring, bathroom tiles, and a bedroom carpeted. It was quick and easy. When their sales rep first came out, he missed us by a day. But then the next day he showed up and things went well. He was very knowledgeable, too. For the installation, we had to put it off for a couple of days. The installers made an appointment, then they couldn't make it, and I had to reschedule, but that was still good. Overall, everybody was very nice. They showed up a little late, but they did a good job.

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    Reviewed May 20, 2026

    We used Empire about four years ago for a couple of rooms and they were so quick in getting the job done. So, we were happy enough that we decided to use them again. This time, we got some hardwood floor and we put in the thicker ones, which cost higher than other kinds, but it was worth it. The salesman came that very day I called and about four days later, the installers came and did the job within a half a day. So, you can't beat that. The installers were very competent, neat, cleaned up well after, and caused very little disruption. I was very pleased.

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    Reviewed May 19, 2026

    We liked the convenience of working with Empire Today and that they stand by their work. They are prompt, too. We got the carpet, ceramic tile, and vinyl planking, and we're very satisfied with the installation. The team that did it was excellent.

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    Reviewed May 18, 2026

    Everything was fantastic with Empire Today and I have nothing negative to say whatsoever. They were reliable and honest. They also really sought customer satisfaction. The quality of their work is great and their product is easy to clean. Also, when I told them that I hated the carpeting that they installed, they took it all out and put in something else. You can't ask for anything more than that.

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    Reviewed May 17, 2026

    Salesman never showed which carpet was 75% off and they charged me 3100 for 750 Sq Feet of carpet. Never use them again. First experience was good but second experience was terrible. Never recommend them to anyone again.

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    David, we’re truly sorry to hear about your negative experience during your sales appointment. That’s never our intention, and we understand how frustrating this must have been. We’d like to look into what happened. If you’re willing to give another chance, please contact us at customerexperience@empire-today.com so we can review your account and make things right.

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    Reviewed May 17, 2026

    We've been dealing with a scratch in the laminate flooring for about a week and a half now. I took out a five-year warranty for any scratches and accidents of any kind. But now, Empire Today is saying, “Your chair scratched it, and you didn't have any protection on your chair.” So, it's back and forth. They're saying it's not accidental. But the installer did a good job. He did it in one day, and it's a pretty big area. I was gonna have more work done by Empire Today. But when I called in the scratch, they said, “Yeah, yeah, we'll get back to you. We're going to review this.” I asked them, “What are you reviewing? I have five-year that I took out. You're reviewing it?” Now they're saying, “Oh, you're saying the bar stool did it. It's not really an accident. You should have something on the bottom of the things.” I told them that the stools are brand new. All of the other chairs were taken, and there were no scratches there. It was just that one spot there.

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    Bruno, we apologize for the inconvenience you've experienced and thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. It is crucial to us that all customer claims be handled properly, and we regret any frustration. Our customer service team will be in touch with you soon to determine a resolution.

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    Reviewed May 16, 2026

    Empire Today put in my carpeting on my stairs. I got better quality carpet for my money because I looked at Lowe's and Home Depot. I also liked the padding. So, I'm really happy with what I got. I like the color and the softness. I don't really like shag, so this was nice. It’s soft, but it’s really nice. The guy that put it in knew exactly what he was doing. He was very good.

    I would recommend Empire but the only thing is they didn't really communicate well. I wasn't gonna do the whole stairs. I was just gonna do the top part of the stairs, and then they were gonna put something in between the stairs. I changed my mind. I said, “No. I want the stairs.” They sent the guy to come and put the panel in the middle of the stairs, and I was like, “No. That's not what I want.” So, he had to go back. Then they didn't have enough carpets. So, then they had to go back and order more carpeting. That was the only mix-up that they had on that. I got it fixed. I’m very happy with the product.

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    Reviewed May 16, 2026

    I had Empire Today install wooden floors in our living and dining rooms. My consultant, Michael, was very good. Even when I contacted him before they even started the process, I asked a question that I didn't think about at the time, and he was available to answer. The price was reasonable. The quality is good. Up to now, I see nothing that I should complain about. I liked the sustainability and durability of it because I do have grandchildren. It is easy to maintain, too. I was very pleased with the installation process. The installers were very clean. They minimized the dust because with putting down wood, it's a dusty process. They moved the heavy furniture, which I was glad about, and they put it back.

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    Reviewed May 15, 2026

    I would not use Empire Flooring because they use a bunch of unskilled labor and they’re not a company. They told me that they would fix the repairs the subcontractors damage and they didn’t. I had to repaint my and fix the holes myself and the manager of Empire (Kyle) tried lowballing me for my materials and labor. So if you need flooring make sure you use someone other than Empire. I’m really considering ripping the floor up and replacing it.

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    Brian, we're sorry to hear about your experience. Ensuring high-quality workmanship and customer satisfaction is our priority. We sincerely regret the situation and any inconvenience. We understand you've spoken with our customer service team to address your concerns. Please feel free to contact us if you wish to proceed. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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    Reviewed May 15, 2026

    Hearing the commercials, I called Empire Today in for an estimate, and I was happy with what they told me, so I went with them. They said they would do the installation within a day. They had to put some kind of leveling material on the kitchen floor and let it dry or set in. Everything went smoothly. I was very happy with it.

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    Reviewed May 15, 2026

    We had carpet installed in our family room years ago, and Empire did it. This time, we had the patio carpet redone by them. It looks great. We have a step when we go out the door, and there was one little corner that wasn't glued enough. We made an appointment, and the guy came back, and it's great. He did a great job. We were very satisfied.

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    Reviewed May 14, 2026

    They sold me flooring and showed up with the wrong one. They also sent people that did not know how to install it. Then they ''fixed'' everything and said they would be here today and make everything right. NO CALL. NO SHOW. I ordered a bed for my 85 year old Mom coming into town. I had to cancel that and lost $300 and am all ready playing over $2000 for one little bedroom floor. How dare they treat a long time customer this way! I have spent thousands! I should have paid more attention to the reviews. Since I paid a deposit I just have to hope one day they show up! I have to hire a lawyer. I have to pay for my Mom to stay in a hotel? What a horrible company!!

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    Response from Empire Today

    Dana, we're sorry for the inconvenience and communication issues you encountered. This feedback is being shared with the appropriate departments, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. If you'd like to speak with someone directly, we encourage you to contact us at customerexperience@empire-today.com.

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    Reviewed May 14, 2026

    I like that Empire Today did everything in one day. That was really important to me because I had to have the house rented by the first. So, I was able to get everything done and get a tenant in there. I had some LVP installed in the living room, the hallway, and two bedrooms. I thought about getting carpet instead, but it was only going to save me maybe $1,700 just to upgrade to the vinyl planks, but not a different company. I was still going to go through Empire for carpet. I used Empire back in like 2017 on a house and they installed carpet that time.

    My salesperson was really nice. I think they got overscheduled. They had one guy that came out and said that he couldn't make it because he went to an appointment, and the guy wanted floors, but he wanted floors in four of his other houses. So, he had to go through all these other addresses, too. They rescheduled my appointment, but they did end up giving me a discount for having to wait. Overall, it was still a good situation. The installers did a really good job. I definitely would use Empire again.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaffRates

    Reviewed May 13, 2026

    Empire Today is a rockstar among flooring companies. Recently, I purchased vinyl flooring from them which was installed in the master bedroom. My sister used to work for them and at the time, the price said it was 75% off, so I figured there would be savings right there. I'm one of the original Pergo girls and I'd take vinyl flooring over laminate. It would last 15 years in a kitchen but it shouldn't get it wet because you will ice skate and fall on your ass. My new vinyl flooring is gorgeous. It's cream colored with taupes and grays, and it transformed the room.

    My installer was Freddy, one of my favorite people on the planet. He was adorable. I gave him a hug when he left and he told me God bless me. I told him that in my next room, I'm going to request him. I've also called Empire a bunch of times, waited on hold, and told them how much I loved my floor layer and the guy that sold it to me. There was a little snafu, but it was no big deal. He came down and took care of it.

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    Reviewed May 12, 2026

    We got new laminate floors in living, dining, kichen and hall, we had three people installing them. They did excellent work, I am very happy with them, this time around. We even had the salesman from eight yrs ago, very good.

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    Reviewed May 12, 2026

    We had laminate flooring put in by Empire Today in our home's living room. I got an email that said they were having a sale for “75% off material.” I told my wife I was gonna call them. A gentleman came out. He was polite, brought all his product in, showed us everything, showed us what was on sale, and told us the approximate cost. My wife picked a color and rescheduled for about a week later.

    Everything got installed in about three and a half hours. I had some of the prework done years ago when I was younger and thought I could do this stuff. But then the longer I sit looking at what I did, I didn't like it. So, now I've got it done. It's nice now. The installers were efficient, fast, and helped me move my furniture back where I moved it all out of the way for them. So, they were very helpful.

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    Reviewed May 11, 2026

    Very poor management and customer service. They dodge problems, would not discuss with me directly, rather go through their contractor on site. Would NEVER recommend using them.

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    Response from Empire Today

    Lee, we're sorry for the inconvenience and communication issues you encountered. This feedback is being shared with the appropriate departments, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. If you'd like to speak with someone directly, we encourage you to contact us at customerexperience@empire-today.com.

    Reviewed May 11, 2026

    Even though the original experience went well. I am very dissapointed in the fact that the salesman assured us that the laminate we chose would work best with our cats and dogs. We needed waterproof and scratch resistance. The scratching part seems to be true but the waterproof not so much. I have several areas that have risen or warp because water from the dogs' bowl did get wipe ASAP. My floors are not a year old and look terrible. Mrs B **.

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    Response from Empire Today

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

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    TechSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 11, 2026

    Our flooring from Empire is fantastic. The sales person was lovely, and the contractors did a great job. They were fast and efficient. We were very pleased. We had contacted Lowe's and Home Depot. So, we got three quotes before we decided to go with Empire.

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed May 10, 2026

    We had hardwood flooring in the living room installed with Empire Today. The sales visit was great. There were three people for the installation. It took all day. It was great. Everything worked out perfectly. I like the color and design.

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    Reviewed May 9, 2026

    Terrible company. Just ripped off my disabled husband for three thousand dollars. We have no floors put in, but they took our money. A very high pressure salesperson, this guy would make a killing in Branson. Installers can't speak english, or won't. Urinated all over my toilet. A real piece of s*** company.

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    Response from Empire Today

    Lisa, we deeply regret hearing about your poor experience and apologize for the distress caused. Your feedback about the installation and sales process is taken seriously. We understand you've canceled your order as requested. Please contact us at customerexperience@empire-today.com if you need further assistance. Thank you for bringing this to our attention so we can improve our services.

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    TechPriceOnline & AppStaffRates

    Reviewed May 9, 2026

    I had LVP installed in three bedrooms and a master bath. I'm was going do it myself, but I decided to look for someone to come in and do it. I had Empire Today's Guy come out and he shared the information with me. He told me what my options were, explained the whole financing piece to me, and took the measurements. Then, we went ahead and moved forward with the order. On install day, the guys came in and took a look at the rooms. They took some measurements, talked about what the job looked like, laid out some protective items on the flooring to make sure that there was no damage to other parts of the house, and started doing their demo. They did a great job and they got the installation done in two days. So, I was happy about that.

    Empire Today was very efficient. The team that came out worked hard and didn't make a mess. They were very respectful of my home and the lead guy was very personable. So, that made it all a lot easier. Also, the floor looks great and it's holding up so far. The price was reasonable and I didn't have any problem with it. Their website was good, too. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the workmanship and the customer care provided.

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    Sales & MarketingPriceStaff

    Reviewed May 8, 2026

    I'm loving my laminate flooring that Empire Today in installed in four bedrooms. At the time of my purchase, I had two other quotes lined up, then I canceled them because I've seen the commercials of Empire and when they came, they were so thorough. The salesperson was very clear and helpful that he made us feel very secure with what we were doing. The installer was also wonderful and it took him three days to finish up. He had a helper who came and left, then on the third day, his helper showed up again. He told him that if he couldn't be there on time every day, he didn't need the help. So, he finished himself and he was very thorough. he was also polite and well-mannered. We were very comfortable with him.

    Dealing with Empire's website was a challenge because I'm technically challenged. Being older, I didn't grow up with all this like kids today and it makes it a little hard. But other than that, it was a good experience all around and I wish I had done it a long time ago. We've been here for 18 years and I've been meaning to replace this carpeting out in the bedrooms for a few years now. It just took time to get me to make that move. Our new floors are so easy to clean and we were very surprised with the cost.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2026

    Absolutely the worse. They tried to add the service protection plan without telling me. I only found out after they emailed me the contract. They are lower than car dealerships with hiding their contracts. Plus the carpet is also the worse.

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    Response from Empire Today

    Thomas, thank you for sharing your concerns. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations, and we understand why you wouldn’t recommend us based on this. Please know that we’re taking your feedback seriously and using it to improve. We’re always striving to be better, and we hope to have the chance to show you a better experience in the future.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffRatesFollow-Through

    Reviewed May 7, 2026

    Empire Today was amazing. The first time I used them was up in my home in Grass Valley and I had such a positive experience. The price was right, the product was fantastic, and everything was good. So, I used them again for the second time and I didn't consider anybody else. The salesperson, Daisy, who assisted me was phenomenal and she understood what I was trying to accomplish. She listened and everything she said, she delivered. There was no puffery and she was incredibly professional. Steve, the dispatcher, was great. There was a slight hoopty, and we were moving and we were pressed. But he was extraordinary as far as getting things scheduled and people there. Kudos to him. We had flooring, carpet, and baseboard installed in the entire house, except for the master bedroom. So, the installation took place in three bedrooms, the living room, kitchen, and dining room. I was also super happy with the installation and I have no complaint.

    Empire Today is a solid company because they do what they say and say what they do. For me, that's everything these days. I get tired of people promising and not delivering. I'm also very happy with my new flooring. The price was very competitive because my wife called around and their price was good. I'll use them again if I ever need any flooring and I tell everybody about Empire Today. They're doing everything right and hopefully, they don't change.

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    PriceOnline & AppStaffRates

    Reviewed May 6, 2026

    I reviewed different companies online and Empire had the highest reviews. It seemed like a lot of people really enjoyed their service and how they're installing and their pricing. The reviews online were excellent. So I got Empire Today to install carpet and laminate flooring in my house. I used their website when I was researching. It was very easy to maneuver through. It gave good details. It gave what to expect and how to set up a consultation. When I set up the consultation, I knew exactly what frame line I was looking for. So, when I talked with the consultant, he had an idea. I already had an idea of what I want and he just matched it exactly. It made it much easier to see it on the site and understand exactly what I was looking for.

    The consultant who came to my home to review everything was thorough. He spent a good amount of time with me and my daughter. We reviewed different samples. He explained the different samples and what they were made of, the padding, and how it was gonna be installed. He took in consideration of my home, the traffic that comes in and out of my home, and if I have pets. He recommended what would be good for my home. He did an excellent job. He helped make my decision very easy.

    The padding on the carpet is wonderful. The carpet itself is beautiful. The carpet that I had done on the stairwell is awesome. The laminate flooring is also beautiful. It highly met my expectations and beyond. The installers were out of this world. There were only two of them. They have been the best installers and technicians that I have ever had work in my home. They were top-notch. I really, really appreciate how they handled everything by moving the heavier furniture around that I needed, could not move around, and the care they took in placing everything back. They told me the exact time they would be done, and they were done at that time.

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    Reviewed May 5, 2026

    I ordered a tile flooring for our hallway and a wall-to-wall rug for our family room. When Empire Today's salesperson came, he brought the samples and we were able to touch them, so we knew what we were getting. For the family room where everybody hangs out, we wanted something that was durable because we have dogs. We also wanted something that was easy to vacuum. The sales rep was very clear in his explanations, he showed us our options, and we found what we wanted. Their prices also seemed competitive with Home Depot's and Lowe’s.

    Empire Today was very good and they came on time for the installation. They did their job, then they cleaned up nicely, and they left. We are happy with what they installed. It feels good walking on the rug and the dogs like it as well because they sleep on the rug rather than their dog bed. The color is nice and true to what the sample looked like. Even the product they put in the hallway looked almost the same as what we’ve had before. So, we were happy with that. Also, there was a lot of communication back and forth, whether it was emails or telephone calls, from Empire's reps.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed May 4, 2026

    When I called Empire Today, I liked what the guy had to say, and then I went with them. The sales rep was excellent. I had laminate wood installed on four bedrooms. Two guys did the installation and finished it in two days. The flooring looks nice. I like the color.

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    Empire Today
    Year Founded:
    1959
    Address:
    333 Northwest Ave
    City:
    Northlake
    State/Province:
    IL
    Postal Code:
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    www.empiretoday.com

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