FAQ

Flooring questions, answered straight.

Everything homeowners ask us before a job — cost, materials, install day, and how far we drive. Still stuck? Call and ask.

Estimates & pricing

+ How much does new flooring cost in the Peoria and Tazewell area?

It comes down to square footage, the material you pick, and how much prep the subfloor needs. Luxury vinyl plank is usually the most affordable way to cover a whole main floor, tile sits in the middle because of the labor, and hardwood is the biggest investment. Rather than guess on a website, we measure your rooms for free and give you a flat written number, usually with two or three price options.

+ Is the estimate really free, and really same day?

Yes. There is no charge and no obligation. Call in the morning and we can usually be at your door that afternoon with a real price — not a range, not a callback next week.

+ Do you charge a travel fee for towns outside Morton?

No. We drive up to about 50 miles from Morton and there is no travel charge tacked onto the bill.

+ Will the price change once you start?

The number we hand you is the number you pay. The only time it moves is if you add rooms or we open the floor and find hidden damage — and if that happens, we stop, show you, and get your OK before doing anything.

+ Can I buy my own flooring and have you install it?

Yes, we install customer-supplied material. We will tell you honestly during the estimate whether what you picked will hold up in that room.

+ How do you handle payment?

We go over payment at the estimate so it is settled before install day. Ask us when we come out and we will explain exactly what we take and when it is due.

+ Do you do rentals and investment properties?

A lot of our work is rentals. We will steer you toward the toughest, most affordable option for turnover, and we can phase multiple units.

+ Can I do part of the house now and the rest later?

Absolutely. Main floor now, bedrooms later, same price per square foot when you come back to us.

Materials & rooms

+ Do you install carpet too?

Yes — carpet is a big part of what we do. Bedrooms, basements, family rooms, hallways and stairs, in plush, textured, frieze, Berber and pet-friendly styles. New pad goes down with it, the carpet gets power-stretched so it does not ripple later, and the old carpet, pad and tack strip leave with us.

+ What is the most affordable way to redo bedrooms?

Carpet, almost always. Per square foot it is the cheapest floor we install, it is warm and quiet underfoot, and it goes in fast — most bedroom jobs are a single day.

+ Which carpet holds up with pets and kids?

A short, dense textured or Berber-style carpet with a stain-and-moisture-resistant backing. We will show you the difference between the bargain builder grade and the pet-rated goods so you can decide with real numbers in front of you.

+ Can you carpet stairs?

Yes, and stairs are where a bad install shows first. We wrap and staple each tread, keep seams out of sight, and make the landing meet the hallway clean. We can also mix hard surface downstairs with carpet on the steps and bedrooms.

+ Is luxury vinyl plank OK in a basement?

It is the best choice for a basement. LVP has a waterproof core, so unlike hardwood or laminate it will not swell or cup if it gets damp. We still check the slab for moisture and level it before anything goes down.

+ Hardwood or LVP — which should I pick?

If you want real wood you can refinish decades from now and the budget allows, hardwood. If you have kids, dogs, a basement, a kitchen, or a tight budget, LVP gives you the look for less and takes far more abuse. We will tell you which one actually fits your house instead of selling you up.

+ Can my old hardwood be refinished instead of replaced?

Often, yes — and it is usually cheaper than new. There has to be enough wood left above the nails to sand. We will look during the free estimate and tell you straight which way saves you money.

+ There is hardwood under my carpet. Is that worth uncovering?

Sometimes it is a great floor hiding under old carpet, sometimes it is subfloor or badly stained wood. Pull back a corner in a closet, or let us check it while we are out measuring.

+ Do you tile showers and wet areas?

Yes — shower floors and walls, tub surrounds, mudrooms and laundry rooms. Wet areas get proper waterproofing and slope so you are not fixing it in three years.

+ Which floors are best with big dogs and kids?

Waterproof LVP with a strong wear layer, or tile in the high-traffic entries. Both shrug off claws, spills and boots better than hardwood or carpet.

+ Can you match flooring in a room we are adding on?

Usually. Bring us a plank or let us photograph the existing floor and we will get as close as the product line allows, then handle the transition so it does not look patched.

+ Do you install carpet?

We focus on hardwood, luxury vinyl and tile. That is what our crew does day in and day out, and it is why the finish work is tight.

Install day

+ How long does an install take?

A single room is often one day. A main floor in LVP typically runs one to three days. Hardwood with sanding and finishing, or a tile bath with waterproofing, takes longer because of cure times. You get a realistic schedule with your quote.

+ Do you move the furniture?

We move ordinary furniture as part of the job. We ask you to clear out breakables, electronics and anything valuable ahead of time.

+ Do you haul away the old flooring?

Yes. Tear-out, hauling and cleanup are included. You come home to a finished room, not a pile in the driveway.

+ What subfloor prep is included?

Leveling low spots, securing squeaks and loose decking, correct underlayment, and proper expansion gaps. The parts you never see are the reason the floor stays tight.

+ Do I have to be home while you work?

No, as long as we can get in and reach power. Plenty of customers give us access and go to work.

+ How much dust and mess should I expect?

Tear-out and hardwood sanding make dust, so we hang plastic, cover doorways and vacuum down at the end of each day. Tile cutting is done outside whenever the weather allows.

+ When can we walk on it and move furniture back?

LVP and tile with the right setting materials are generally same-day or next-day walkable. Site-finished hardwood needs cure time before rugs and heavy furniture — we give you exact timing before we leave.

+ What if something is not right after the job?

Call us. We come back. Material warranties come from the manufacturer, and we stand behind our installation — that is the whole point of hiring a local crew instead of an out-of-town outfit.

Service area

+ How far will you drive for a job?

About 50 miles from Morton, Illinois. That covers Tazewell, Peoria, Woodford, McLean, Logan, Mason, Fulton, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties.

+ My town is not on your list — can you still come?

Give us a call. If you are inside roughly 50 miles of Morton we almost certainly cover you, and the list cannot name every crossroad.

+ Do you work in Bloomington and Normal?

Yes. Bloomington, Normal and the surrounding McLean County towns are inside our radius, same free estimate and same pricing.

+ How soon can you start once I say yes?

It depends on the calendar and how quickly the material comes in, but we schedule fast and we will tell you a real start window at the estimate instead of stringing you along.

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