Flooring installation in Charlotte, NC.
New floors change a home faster than almost anything else. We install and replace flooring of every type in Charlotte-area homes, from hardwood and luxury vinyl plank to tile and carpet, and we repair the subfloor underneath so the new surface lasts.
Choosing the right floor
Hardwood
Solid or engineered. Warm and long-lasting, and it can be refinished. Sensitive to moisture and humidity swings.Luxury vinyl plank (LVP)
Water-resistant, durable and quick to install, a common choice for kitchens, basements and busy households.Tile
Best for bathrooms, entries and wet areas. Needs a flat, stiff subfloor.Carpet
Comfort and sound control in bedrooms and living spaces.
The subfloor decides how long it lasts
Floors fail from underneath. A subfloor that is uneven, soft or damp will show through any new surface as squeaks, gaps, cupping or cracked tile. Before installing, we check that the subfloor is flat, solid and dry, and we repair or replace damaged areas.
Charlotte is humid, and many homes sit over a crawl space. Moisture from below is worth checking before laying hardwood, and if there is a moisture problem, it should be fixed first.
What the job looks like
We move furniture or work around it, take up the old flooring, prepare the surface, install the new floor, then finish with transitions and baseboards where the floors meet. Tell us if you plan to live in the home during the job, and which rooms you need to keep usable.
Flooring often goes along with other work in the same rooms. Doing floors, baseboards, paint and any repairs in one plan saves rework, so share all of it up front. Floors are also the natural companion to a kitchen or bathroom remodel, since the subfloor is open and easy to correct while those rooms are being rebuilt.
Do floors need permits?
Surface flooring on its own is not what permits are written for. Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement ties permits to structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work. If a bad subfloor means repairing floor joists, that is structural and does need a permit.
Source: Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement, Permitting and Permit, Please!. Rules change and every property is different, so we confirm what applies at your address before the scope is final.
What to send when you get in touch
Your address or town and photos of the rooms
Which rooms and approximate square footage
The flooring you are considering (hardwood, vinyl plank, tile, carpet or undecided), and what is there now
Your preferred timing, and whether you will live in the home during the work
Questions
Flooring: common questions
Something else? Call (704) 977-6512 or send us a note.
What is the best flooring for a Charlotte home?
It depends on the room and how you live. LVP handles moisture and wear well. Hardwood is warm and refinishable. Tile suits wet areas. We talk through the options for each room.
Can you install flooring over my existing floors?
Sometimes. It depends on the condition and the new material. We check the surface and tell you whether to take the old floor up first.
Do you repair the subfloor?
Yes. If it is soft, damaged or uneven, we repair it before installing, so the new floor does not fail.
What types of flooring do you install?
Hardwood (solid and engineered), luxury vinyl plank, tile, carpet and other residential flooring. We help you choose by room, moisture and how you live.
Can you combine flooring with other work in the same rooms?
Yes, and it is usually the better plan. Tell us everything you want done so the floors, baseboards and any repairs are planned together.
How long does flooring installation take?
It depends on the size, the material and the condition of the subfloor. We give a schedule in the written scope.