Empire Today Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Considering 509 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the sales representatives and installation teams are exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, and always arrive right on time to handle projects. People truly appreciate the smooth scheduling process, thorough guidance on options, and beautiful results that transform their living spaces efficiently. However, some customers also noted unexpected issues with product quality, such as premature wear or noticeable stains shortly after completion. Others experienced significant difficulties when trying to reach out for timely support or assistance from customer service to resolve these problems. A few reviewers additionally described frustrating experiences with scheduling delays and communication gaps during their overall projects.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My experience was fairly good. Your sales rep was very knowledgeable and comprehensive in his presentation. I was not happy with the fact that he could not give me how many square yards the project... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Timely. Professional. I am a 3-time customer and my recent installation was for three rooms. However, I required a followup visit because a door was scratching my new ceramic tile. I was told ther... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Installers were on time and friendly and did a great job with the installation of the floor itself. I was surprised that their solution to removing the old floor materials from the room was to to... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Jose and his assistant were great! Everything went well and me and my wife are extremely happy with the floors There’s a small problem with the salesman Derrick that made the process a little more... See more

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Company details

  1. #12 of 16 best companies in Flooring Store
  2. #3 of 3 best companies in Carpet Installer
  3. #6 of 7 best companies in Carpet Store
  4. #3 of 3 best companies in Wood Floor Installation Service

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Founded in 1959 as a family-owned business in the Chicago suburbs, Empire Today® has become a leader in the flooring industry, now serving more than 70 markets nationwide. Empire's Home Floor Advantage™ offers customers a premium, comprehensive flooring shopping experience that includes an in-home consultation with a dedicated flooring expert, transparent pricing, and quick professional installation for both residential and commercial customers. Empire’s selection of flooring products includes an expansive range of carpet, hardwood, tile, vinyl, and laminate flooring products from the most trusted brands in the industry. Exclusive product lines like Fresh Haven™ odor-neutralizing carpet, DuraVista™ premium luxury vinyl plank, and Everwood™ waterproof wood laminate flooring deliver both the classic style and modern conveniences that today’s customers demand, helping further set Empire apart from the rest of the crowd. Not sure where to start on your flooring shopping journey? A free, no-obligation consultation with Empire Today is just a click or call away.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely unreasonable price

Extremely unreasonable price. I have received multiple quotes that all were around the same price point. The price I was given by Empire Todays representative was almost 4 times that cost.

December 1, 2025
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Janelle, thank you for sharing your experience. We regret to hear that your expectations were not met. Your feedback is valuable to us and will help improve for the future. Thank you for sharing!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Phil did a wonderful job in explaining…

Phil did a wonderful job in explaining the products, expected timeframes, and taking his measurements. He was thorough and personable.

December 1, 2025
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Michael Schmidt, we're happy to hear that you had a positive experience! We appreciate your acknowledgment of the thoroughness and care taken in explaining our products and processes. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hardwood floors

They arrived on time. They did a great job, They worked fast and clean. They install hardwood floors. Very pleased with there work.

November 29, 2025
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Maurice Winston, we're happy to hear that our team arrived on time and completed the hardwood floor installation quickly and cleanly. We appreciate your positive feedback and are pleased you're satisfied with the work.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The sales man was very knowledge and…

The sales man was very knowledge and explained everything very clear.

November 30, 2025
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Dear customer, we're happy to hear that the sales consultant's knowledge and clear explanations were helpful to you. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Juan

juan was very professional and explained everything clearly to my husband and I. He took time to answer any questions we had and we truly appreciate his transparency with everything

November 30, 2025
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Mary Lopez, we're happy to hear that you had a positive experience. We appreciate that our sales consultant was professional and clearly explained everything. Thank you for your feedback and time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Start to finish, great experience

Friendly sales representative made the product selection process clear and easy. Installation technicians were kind, quick and did a fantastic Installation job. Everyone involved was great!

November 28, 2025
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Brian E, we're happy to hear that our team made the product selection and installation process clear and easy for you. We appreciate your kind words and are glad you enjoyed your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

November 29

November 29, 2025
The salesman was very explicit on the rug and hardwood samples he showed us. He was very personable, took his time to answer all our questions and was not was not pushy.

November 30, 2025
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Donna Shaneybrook, we're pleased to hear that the sales consultant provided you with detailed information on the samples. We appreciate that he took the time to answer your questions. Thank you for your positive feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Installation Crew arrived and completed their installation within the time period specified at the initial visit.

The Installation Crew arrived within the period indicated by Empire, reviewed the product with us for accurateness and commenced work right away.
Through the installation process, the crew was courteous and answered all of our questions. The crew was careful with moving furniture around and was constantly cleaning up as work progressed.
At the end of the installation, several for the crew members walked around with us to review the installation and the replacement of all of the furniture.
We are very satisfied with the entire process from the initial visit from a qualified and knowledgeable Empire representative through the sale process and ultimately the installation and completion of the project.

November 29, 2025
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Paul Kristiansen, we're happy to hear that the installation crew was punctual, thorough, and respectful during the process. It's great to know that you're satisfied with the entire project, from start to finish. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A satisfied customer!

Satisfied with knowledge of representative that came to myhouse. He understood what I wanted & i made purchase. I have called Empire before for flooring & carpet. This time I needed a runner & was happy to purchase one yousell

November 22, 2025
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Joyce Deanell, we're happy to hear that the sales consultant's knowledge and understanding of your needs led to a successful purchase. We appreciate your continued trust in us for your flooring and carpet needs.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service!

I have been thinking about doing the floors in my kitchen for a long time. Jeff was the rep that showed up and he made this such an easy thing to do. I know it’s just a small area, but he took the time to make sure we not only got the right material, but explained any tentative issues in the subfloor. Most of all, he worked with my preferred budget and wasn’t pushy in the slightest. I spent a little more than I intended but I’m confident it was the right choice. I will definitely call him back to do my bedrooms when the time comes.

November 26, 2025
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DC, we're happy to hear that you had a great experience! It's wonderful that our sales consultant made the process easy and ensured you got the right material while respecting your budget. We appreciate your confidence and look forward to assisting you with your bedrooms in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

Service is always excellent, from Sales to Installers. All are very nice, professional, informative and friendly. A very easy process and very quick.

November 19, 2025
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Lisa, there is nothing more rewarding than a happy customer who is enjoying their newly improved home. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We look forward to working with you on future projects.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My sales representative and installers

My sales representative, Dawn, was amazing from the start. On time, took measurements quickly, answered all of my questions and explained my options well.

On the day of installation, the installers showed up on time, walked me through the process and then got straight to work. The new carpet on my stairs were exceptionally well done!

November 20, 2025
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Kelly, there is nothing more rewarding than a happy customer who is enjoying their newly improved home. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We look forward to working with you on future projects.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great experience!

David made the entire experience seamless!

November 26, 2025
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Reply from Empire Today

Traci, we strive to deliver a superior customer service experience from start to finish, and we appreciate your kind words about our team. We’re happy to know that their efforts have positively impacted your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Met my budget

Mr. Charlie was patients and understanding and hearing my needs i am satisfying all around thank you again guys

November 26, 2025
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Kisses Martines, we're happy to hear that our sales consultant was patient and understanding, and addressed your needs. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
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Steven, this is not the experience that we wish for our customers, and we sincerely apologize. We will review your concerns further to ensure this issue does not recur in the future.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

This was a positive experience at pricing that turned negative come installation

First thing is first, they showed up with an unmarked vehicle with two people not wearing anything identifying them as Empire. Two people didn't seem like a crazy amount but was told this was a "Big Job" that there would be roughly 3-4 people working on it. Only one of them was actually installing carpet after all the rooms were prepped. So instead of two people installing carpet it was one which made it a 9hr event. When they first arrived i asked them to start from the back of the house then do the stairs and leave the living room for last because then they don't have to walk all over the new carpet. Plus i had a dog so i wanted to make sure she can use the backyard to use restroom without potentially putting the workers in danger if she decided to nip at them. I also explained i wanted it done that way cause i had things on the back porch because of lack of space to move things, that were for the backrooms covered due to it raining. So i wanted those rooms done so i can start bringing those in. They said fine and then proceeded to do their own thing. They also used door They didn't have enough materials to finish job then told me they called a manager and would be finished on the following Monday or Tuesday. Called Tuesday morning to be transferred and then sat waiting for a customer service rep for 20 mins before i hung up and called again. I was then told that the materials were never ordered and they can order it now but wont get there until Friday. So i would have to schedule for the rest to be done a week after they we said to be done. Glad i had this done for the holidays for it to be not completed before the holidays. I received no emails or phone calls before me calling saying that they needed to reschedule the completion because they had to order more material. I do want to state i do not blame the installation workers for anything but the fact they didn't listen to me. The lack of follow up of the project and lack of sending correct amount of installation crew is a managerial issue and support staff issue, unless the installation workers didn't notify the appropriate persons to get the order of material done and/or this should of been a two person task but the two persons weren't qualified enough to handle it in a timely matter.

November 22, 2025
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Reply from Empire Today

Christian, this is not the experience that we wish for our customers, and we sincerely apologize. We will review your concerns further to ensure this issue does not recur in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly efficient

Friendly efficient

November 25, 2025
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Reply from Empire Today

We aim to please, and when we do, it makes us smile. Your home is the most important project you could invest in. Thank you for trusting us, and we cannot wait for future collaborations.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Changing from carpet to hardwood

I was not informed of arrival time of technician.
The color of wood did not really match the one in the other bedroom.

November 24, 2025
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Reply from Empire Today

Catherine Casselle, your feedback is valuable to us, and we genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share it. We are dedicated to carefully examining your concerns to ensure we can enhance our services effectively in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

John IS good customer service!

John, the salesman, was great. Kind, good listener, very informative. The process was smooth and enjoyable. He is a class act and very good for the company's good reputation.

November 25, 2025
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Steve R, we're happy to hear that you had a smooth and enjoyable experience. It's great to know that the sales consultant was so helpful and informative! We appreciate your positive feedback.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Way too expensive in this economy

Way too expensive in this economy. I will shop around. Saw a commercial from your competitor for $700

November 24, 2025
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Reply from Empire Today

Sean Johnson, thank you for your feedback. We currently provide total project pricing to give a complete view of the whole job, which includes materials, installation, and services. 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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