Nationwide Hardwood Floors and Flooring Installation
Wood flooring brings a variety of benefits to a room, with a warm, natural, classic look and charm that gives you decades of durability with a surface that can be refinished. With the many options available for hardwood, you have the freedom of style, including: varying widths, many textures, and a surprising number of colors to choose from.
Hardwood flooring brings versatility and can be installed almost anywhere. Not only does hardwood flooring give you a unique look and comfortable feel, it adds to the resale value that buyers and homeowners prize.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wood Floors & Hardwood Flooring Installation
What are the advantages of installing hardwood floors rather than carpet or laminate?
Both carpet and laminate flooring feature beneficial aspects as flooring options. Compared to hardwood, carpet and laminate are typically more affordable and more popular for commercial use. Hardwood floors, however, are more popular for residential installation for many reasons.
One contributing factor to the popularity of wood flooring for the home is that cleaning hardwood floors is typically easier and faster compared to carpet. Many people also choose to install hardwood floors to showcase the natural beauty of the wood. Not only do hardwoods look stunning when used for flooring, when properly cared for, a wood floor can last more than a lifetime. Neither carpet nor laminate have average lifespans comparable to wood flooring. For these reasons and more, hardwood is the most popular flooring choice to add value to a space.
What’s the difference between a engineered and solid hardwood flooring?
Solid wood is thicker, able to be sanded and refinished several times over the life of your hardwood floor. It expands and contracts with changes in indoor humidity, so installers often leave a gap between the floor and the wall that gets covered by molding. Engineered hardwood flooring is made up of layers, bonded together under heat and pressure. It’s less likely to be affected by humidity and can be installed in any room of the home, even in basements. Engineered hardwood flooring cannot be sanded and refinished the same way that solid wood can be.
Is it okay to install hardwood floors in a home with pets?
Wood floors are durable, especially with the proper finish, but they can still get scratched. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, either. Part of the charm of wood floors is the natural wear and tear that builds up over time. This gives the boards an added authentic look and feel that synthetic floor materials can’t quite capture. That said, if you’re concerned about scratches, you can minimize them with mats and rugs, and by keeping pet nails trimmed down. You should also keep in mind that any scratches you see are likely in the finish, rather than the wood itself. You can repair these scratches and refinish your hardwood flooring if need be.
Can hardwood flooring be installed in any room?
Both solid hardwood and engineered hardwood floors are typically suitable for most spaces in the home. It is not recommended to install hardwood flooring in rooms prone to moisture such as bathrooms and laundry rooms. Engineered hardwood flooring is the best choice for spaces more susceptible to humidity and moisture such as a basement.
How long will it take to install wood floors?
From project size to prep and finishing, there are many factors which may affect how long it takes to fully complete hardwood flooring installation. Contact us with your project details and we can give you an estimation for how long it may take to have your hardwood flooring installed.
Why does hardwood need to acclimate?
Solid hardwood expands and contracts in accordance to the moisture in the surrounding environment. If a hardwood floor is installed without proper acclimation, the subsequent expansion or contraction can cause buckling, warping or gaps in the floor.
How long after hardwood floor installation until I can walk on my new wood flooring?
Wait 24 hours after installation before walking on the new floors. Keep in mind, environmental factors may lengthen the wait time. For more information on what you may expect from installation, give us a call or send us a message and we can answer all your questions about new floors floor installation.
How long after hardwood floor installation until I can place furniture on my new flooring?
Typically 48 hours is needed before furniture can be moved back. Using furniture pads and taking care not to drag furniture on the flooring will prevent scratches and preserve the new hardwood. For more detailed information on post-installation care, contact us!
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Our Reviews
They replaced the carpeting in our home, and took the old stuff away too. All in one day! Very happy to leave a great review, thanks!
Helpful knowledgeable sincere staff. Great selection of flooring. I would recommend this business for your flooring needs. Getting service like I received doesn’t happen very often, so Thank you so much.
My husband found them online and we had new carpet installed in our home. They took away the old carpet too, and took great care in the process. Thank you guys, our home looks great now!
I’m happy to give these fine folks 5 stars for the great service and pricing on our flooring project. I recommend them to anyone.
The carpet install looks great! Thanks for taking your time and doing it correctly the first time!
We’ve needed new flooring for years and finally got around to changing it. Thank you for coordinating this process smoothly.
Shopping for and installing flooring and carpet through this company was a pleasure. Great customer service and they are quick and do a good job. After home depot wanted three weeks to install I called Lakeville. They were prompt in getting it done. The floors look stunning! Caint wait to use them again!
Just had my carpet installed and they did all 1,400 sq ft in a half a day! Crew was very professional, detailed, and respectful to each other. They worked very well together.
This place is amazing. They have large selection of luxury vinyl flooring. Our room looks beautiful. It’s amazing what new floor can do to your room. Thank you guys!
Thank you very much for the carpet installation and all the great work you have done for us.
This was very fast and easy, they have great customer service. Pricing was very good and the installation crew was very professional.
Agreeable administration exceptionally supportive and speedy delivery.
We opted for the new luxury vinyl plank / tile route, since it was more practical than hardwood flooring for us. There are LOTS of options now, and I am telling you that if you did not know, you’d be hard pressed to know if this is wood or not. I love it! Thanks guys!
Thank you for helping us out with the project on such short notice.
I recommend them if you need carpeting or flooring for your home.
I am a happy customer, 5 star review here!
The best carpet installation, you’ll see the quality is really there and not only that the price offer was reasonable. highly recommended!
I called Pro Flooring Installers Des Moines and they worked admirably. They replaced my tile that were recolored and worn out skillfully. they looked and felt extraordinary! I exceptionally prescribe them and would utilize them again.
The job these people did for getting carpet was amazing! They cleaned up real nicely and was professionally installed. They helped us find great samples for are house while being kind and helpful too. I would recommend to my friends, family, and neighbors.
The laminate quality was great, better than expected, and the price was the best I found after calling around.
Bought our new carpet from them. Really impressed by their wide selection of quality carpeting in a variety of price ranges to fit any budget. They were great to work with.
Amazing service, they are super nice and their work is top notch.
New to the area, I asked around for carpet installation and got a recommendation for this place. They were more than fair, very honest, and a great deal. I would highly recommend them and use them again.
I received quotes for carpet installation from other local companies, but found their price point to be the most lucrative for me. I’d highly recommend these guys for carpet installation, as they provide a full service from the time you call, until the finalizing of the installation. Incredible experience.
Getting new flooring installed by them was a smooth transition in terms of pricing, productivity and professionalism. I had no doubts because they completed my carpet installation a year prior.
They just finished our new flooring installation. The old flooring was creaky and pretty old. I’m glad they were able to make some much needed changes! Thank you!
I called a handful of carpet stores before talking to Jerry and his team. Absolutely the best team and the prices were as good as anyone else I spoke with. He came to my house with a selection, and had exactly what I wanted. Great work!
Found them on Google. Came in at a good price but the owner is what really impressed me. Top notch service.
I have used Lakeville flooring for multiple carpeting projects around my home and also my rental property. They also offer beautifully designed plank flooring and excellent fair pricing. The crew is phenomenal and I can always get an appointment within the same week. They always do such a great job and keep things clean and orderly.
The pricing was the best I found and I was very happy with how the overall experience went, too.
Great job! The floor looks great and didn’t take them long to install all our downstairs and stairs, very professional sales and installation, definitely recommend!
We were thrilled with all parts of the process. They were helpful and knowledgeable with carpet selection, efficient in getting installation scheduled, the installers did an awesome job, and the final product looks fantastic. Also, everyone was super friendly both on the phone and in person. Great place and people!
I am happy to leave a good review because they did a great job in replacing our carpeting.
The carpet make the room look bigger and I am in love with how it feels now. Thank you so much.
Great service and easy to work with. Started job on time and finished sooner than expected. Very happy with end product. Would not hesitate to use them again.
Had a great experience with Lakeville Carpet and Flooring Installation. They were quick professional and did great work.
This was very impressive and the laminate quality was great. I am happy to leave this review for you.
I’ve used them in the past and am happy to have more vinyl plank flooring done to our home. Looks great!
Their pricing was the best I found after calling several stores, and I was very happy with how the overall job went, too.
We love how the luxury vinyl plank updates our kitchen just like I was hoping, thanks!
We love our new carpet! Getting a quote was easy and the installation was fast and painless – everyone was super helpful. We definitely recommend calling Eagan Carpet & Flooring!
My kitchen tiles needed to be changed so I got to meet Pro Flooring Installers through a referral and I wasn’t disappointed one bit. They also cleaned the kitchen floor when they were done. I now have a brand new sparkling tiles in my kitchen, Thanks guys!
My search for a flooring and carpet installation ended here at Lakeville Carpet and Flooring. I was very impressed at how they offered personalized service which is hard to find these days. The laminate wood floor installation and upstairs carpet installation went well and the floor looks immaculately clean and beautiful.
I had numerous questions for them prior to my final installation. The answers they gave me enabled me to confidently move forward with the floor installation. Thanks again.
I recommend this place for any carpet or flooring you need! Found them on Google. Called and they came out right away, measured and got back to me with a quote the same afternoon. By Friday we had our home done. Make sure you call them, you won’t be disappointed.
We just had new plush carpet installed last week, and I am very pleased! Feels great, looks great, and the sales guy was very easy to work with.
Exceptional carpet installation experience. I picked out the style of carpet I wanted when they came to my home and demonstrated the product to me. Post installation, I’m happy with the decision I made and can acknowledge that this company does quality installation work. I recommend them for this type of service.
We needed to replace the carpet in our basement, and these guys came out to our home in Eagan, MN with a virtual showroom! Great selection, great prices too. Very happy.
Fantastic customer service and attention to detail all around. I recommend this company for your flooring installation needs if you’re local in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Great 5 star service! The people that I have dealt with have been great! They took their time to help me find out what I was looking, so we could make the right choice for carpeting in our living room and bedrooms. Thanks!
Fast and responsive carpet installation company. They went over all my options patiently and made sure I thoroughly understood each product before making a final purchasing decision. Thanks!
We received quotes from several flooring stores and this was the most attractive.
They supplanted our rug with ground surface, worked admirably, proficient.
Extremely positive experience from beginning to end. Quick response and excellent communications, not a hint of sales pressure, reasonable price, on-time installation. Technicians arrived early, were courteous and careful, finished quickly, and cleaned up completely. Everyone we dealt with was friendly and professional, a pleasure to deal with, and we will definitely use them again.
I don’t normally leave reviews, but this was very impressive and the laminate quality was great.
These guys are Incredibly professional. My order was worked on faster than I expected, I’ll gladly recommend them to anyone.
Great customer service, they beat the big box store pricing. Very friendly.
If you’re looking for a professional, reasonably priced, detail oriented and customer service focused carpet installation company, Lakeville Carpet & Flooring Installation is a great contender.
These folks are straightforward and talented.They helped with my carpet installation and did an amazing work, we have utilized them for quite a while now and I’ve been extremely satisfied!
This Company is the best in town, my basement has a new flooring that makes it look like I just parked into a new apartment, the dexterity of their work is astonishing! I’d give a 10 stars if possible.
5 stars from me for the great vinyl plank and tile work in our basement.
Excellent service and installation! Can’t go wrong with Lakeville Carpet and Flooring Installation! It’s such a wonderful experience. I am so in love with my flooring. the outcome was perfect.
This is the best place in town to buy a carpet. The sales agent is extremely professional and provide excellent customer care. And the best part of all is that they work quickly and with a great quality, and the prices are very affordable.
We had some hardwood floors installed and I am very happy with how it turned out. Thanks!