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Steam Tec, LLC

4.66(
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Steam Tec, LLC

4.66(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
2014 years of experience

We at Steam Tec, LLC, focus on quality cleanings over quantity. We use our 18 years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you. IICRC certified

"5 star experience. Really nice guy I would give him a raise."

Dan C on January 2025

We at Steam Tec, LLC, focus on quality cleanings over quantity. We use our 18 years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you. IICRC certified

"5 star experience. Really nice guy I would give him a raise."

Dan C on January 2025


"Couldn’t have gone better! I am so thankful for the guys showing up on time and getting the job done in a friendly and timely manner! Thank you"

Dakota Temple t on May 2025

Family owned business with over 4 years of experience handling all your Flooring needs- Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, backsplash, general flooring for remodels Kitchen and Bathrooms, kitchen backslashes.

"Couldn’t have gone better! I am so thankful for the guys showing up on time and getting the job done in a friendly and timely manner! Thank you"

Dakota Temple t on May 2025


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Four Seasons Hardwood Floors, INC

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Four Seasons Hardwood Floors, INC

4.88(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
1998 years of experience

Trust Four Seasons Hardwood Floors this Holiday. Four Seasons Hardwood Floors is here to help you enjoy the festivities even more with our Holiday Special pricing. Call us TODAY for Details! We are seasoned hardwood flooring professionals with over 25-years of experience. Our crew of over 20 floor mechanics provide quality sand, stain and refinish services as well as installation for both residential and commercial clients. We have a $1,000 minimum and can accommodate jobs of any size in any city in Oakland County and surrounding areas with scheduling availability within 72 hours after estimate accepted.

"TLDR: DO NOT HIRE THIS COMPANY! I'm out $12k and have to pay another company to replace the floors Four Seasons destroyed. When I first met with Rob he came to the house I had just purchased and was very confident as he made his way around my house looking at my floors. He explained the type of wood floors the house had and made sure to give me a timeline for how long the job would take. He concretely stated it would take 3 days to complete the work. His confidence gave me confidence that he would do a great job. After receiving the quote for roughly $12,000, we pulled the trigger and hired Four Seasons. We scheduled the work to be done before we moved into the house with the 3-day window Rob stated would take the crew to complete the job. When the crew showed up, they laughed in my face when I told them we were moving in. They said the job would take a week at minimum to complete. I didn't have an option to bump back my move in date as I was moving from across the state and had to move out of our old house. Rob came through and said they will have to do 1 floor first then the other and we'll have to move our furniture around to accommodate. I was annoyed but, it was getting done so, whatever. Once they got our dining room/den sanded down, it was explained to me that the floors were engineered hardwood and they sanded through to the plywood in a few spots. Oops! Rob said "no big deal. We can come back later and replace those few boards." They also never finished reinstalling the shoe molding through roughly 50% of the house. He claimed he would come back "in a couple of weeks to get it finished up." So, I had him come back to replace the boards in the floor and look at the molding in which he said "no, you can't really do that" and said we should just replace the whole floor in that room for "about $4500 to $5000". Understandably, I was p***** but what could I do? Fast forward 6 months and we're in the middle of summer and humidity. With the increase in humidity the parquet floor in the family room buckled in 2 different directions. This floor has been in the house since 1962 and has never buckled. However, when he refinished the floor he said it was "loose and needed tightening." to which he then tightened and glued the ends so it would stay tight. He claimed to have "fixed" the floor. Now it's so tight that it doesn't allow for expansion and contraction. I messaged Rob about this to which he got an attitude and said that it had nothing to do with his work and it was a moisture problem I needed to solve. I let him know this has never happened in the past and he said they I should just contact a different professional. I've had 3 different floor companies all come out and take one look at the floor, shake their head and then apologize for laughing. Every company has let me know how I got screwed in the deal and they the sanding of the engineered wood should never have happened and the "tightening" of the parquet is what ruined the floor. To say that I'm disappointed is the understatement the year. I spent $12k on "refinished" floors that now just have to be completely replaced because Four Seasons came through and essentially destroyed them."

Chadd S on August 2025

Trust Four Seasons Hardwood Floors this Holiday. Four Seasons Hardwood Floors is here to help you enjoy the festivities even more with our Holiday Special pricing. Call us TODAY for Details! We are seasoned hardwood flooring professionals with over 25-years of experience. Our crew of over 20 floor mechanics provide quality sand, stain and refinish services as well as installation for both residential and commercial clients. We have a $1,000 minimum and can accommodate jobs of any size in any city in Oakland County and surrounding areas with scheduling availability within 72 hours after estimate accepted.

"TLDR: DO NOT HIRE THIS COMPANY! I'm out $12k and have to pay another company to replace the floors Four Seasons destroyed. When I first met with Rob he came to the house I had just purchased and was very confident as he made his way around my house looking at my floors. He explained the type of wood floors the house had and made sure to give me a timeline for how long the job would take. He concretely stated it would take 3 days to complete the work. His confidence gave me confidence that he would do a great job. After receiving the quote for roughly $12,000, we pulled the trigger and hired Four Seasons. We scheduled the work to be done before we moved into the house with the 3-day window Rob stated would take the crew to complete the job. When the crew showed up, they laughed in my face when I told them we were moving in. They said the job would take a week at minimum to complete. I didn't have an option to bump back my move in date as I was moving from across the state and had to move out of our old house. Rob came through and said they will have to do 1 floor first then the other and we'll have to move our furniture around to accommodate. I was annoyed but, it was getting done so, whatever. Once they got our dining room/den sanded down, it was explained to me that the floors were engineered hardwood and they sanded through to the plywood in a few spots. Oops! Rob said "no big deal. We can come back later and replace those few boards." They also never finished reinstalling the shoe molding through roughly 50% of the house. He claimed he would come back "in a couple of weeks to get it finished up." So, I had him come back to replace the boards in the floor and look at the molding in which he said "no, you can't really do that" and said we should just replace the whole floor in that room for "about $4500 to $5000". Understandably, I was p***** but what could I do? Fast forward 6 months and we're in the middle of summer and humidity. With the increase in humidity the parquet floor in the family room buckled in 2 different directions. This floor has been in the house since 1962 and has never buckled. However, when he refinished the floor he said it was "loose and needed tightening." to which he then tightened and glued the ends so it would stay tight. He claimed to have "fixed" the floor. Now it's so tight that it doesn't allow for expansion and contraction. I messaged Rob about this to which he got an attitude and said that it had nothing to do with his work and it was a moisture problem I needed to solve. I let him know this has never happened in the past and he said they I should just contact a different professional. I've had 3 different floor companies all come out and take one look at the floor, shake their head and then apologize for laughing. Every company has let me know how I got screwed in the deal and they the sanding of the engineered wood should never have happened and the "tightening" of the parquet is what ruined the floor. To say that I'm disappointed is the understatement the year. I spent $12k on "refinished" floors that now just have to be completely replaced because Four Seasons came through and essentially destroyed them."

Chadd S on August 2025


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Property Care Hardwood Floors

4.96(
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Property Care Hardwood Floors

4.96(
177
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Property Care, Inc. Hardwood Floors is a family owned and operated hardwood flooring company in business since 1986. Our expertise includes residential and commercial work, restoration and new construction. A free written detailed estimate is provided for each potential job. The company is fully insured and the owner is a licensed Michigan Residential Builder (MI license #2102116037). Property Care is a Member of the National Wood Flooring Association, and OUR INSTALLERS ARE NWFA CERTIFIED! **WE REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 500 SQUARE FEET IN ORDER TO SCHEDULE WORK.

"Tom and his crew (Melissa and Tom Jr) did an outstanding job installing our wood floors. They arrived each day at 8:00 AM and we’re done for the day at 4:30 PM after thoroughly cleaning up the house from their work. Two areas of the house presented extremely challenging skill level requirements and they accomplished the installation with no problems. This project had multiple walls at angles other than 90 degrees and their cuts were perfectly matched with no gaps such as at the fireplace hearth. Our house prior to the wood floor installation had numerous squeaks throughout it. It has now been over 6 weeks and not one has recurred. Both my wife and I are very critical customers of any purchase and neither of us have had a single complaint. We could not be happier that we selected Property Care."

Donald J T on January 2021

Property Care, Inc. Hardwood Floors is a family owned and operated hardwood flooring company in business since 1986. Our expertise includes residential and commercial work, restoration and new construction. A free written detailed estimate is provided for each potential job. The company is fully insured and the owner is a licensed Michigan Residential Builder (MI license #2102116037). Property Care is a Member of the National Wood Flooring Association, and OUR INSTALLERS ARE NWFA CERTIFIED! **WE REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 500 SQUARE FEET IN ORDER TO SCHEDULE WORK.

"Tom and his crew (Melissa and Tom Jr) did an outstanding job installing our wood floors. They arrived each day at 8:00 AM and we’re done for the day at 4:30 PM after thoroughly cleaning up the house from their work. Two areas of the house presented extremely challenging skill level requirements and they accomplished the installation with no problems. This project had multiple walls at angles other than 90 degrees and their cuts were perfectly matched with no gaps such as at the fireplace hearth. Our house prior to the wood floor installation had numerous squeaks throughout it. It has now been over 6 weeks and not one has recurred. Both my wife and I are very critical customers of any purchase and neither of us have had a single complaint. We could not be happier that we selected Property Care."

Donald J T on January 2021


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Checkered Flag Carpet Care LLC

4.80(
273
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Checkered Flag Carpet Care LLC

4.80(
273
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Checkered Flag Carpet Care voted #1 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner in 2023 by The Community Choice Awards of Livingston County. We service Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties. Refresh your home with a deep clean! Call us at 248-561- 0864 and Save 10% when you book your carpet and upholstery cleaning service today!! Let us bring new life to your carpets. Say no to stains and hello to a fresh start! #CarpetCleaning #FreshHome #upholsterycleaning #springcleaning www.checkeredflagcarpetcare.com

"They were prompt and very courteous. Was communicative and helpful about the issues with an older carpet that apparently had been dyed by the previous owner. Would definitely hire again."

Martha N on January 2021

Checkered Flag Carpet Care voted #1 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner in 2023 by The Community Choice Awards of Livingston County. We service Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties. Refresh your home with a deep clean! Call us at 248-561- 0864 and Save 10% when you book your carpet and upholstery cleaning service today!! Let us bring new life to your carpets. Say no to stains and hello to a fresh start! #CarpetCleaning #FreshHome #upholsterycleaning #springcleaning www.checkeredflagcarpetcare.com

"They were prompt and very courteous. Was communicative and helpful about the issues with an older carpet that apparently had been dyed by the previous owner. Would definitely hire again."

Martha N on January 2021


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World of Floors®

4.85(
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World of Floors®

4.85(
199
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

• Full Flooring Replacement of flooring and carpet only. NO REFINISH OR REPAIR OFFERED . We do not install products that are not purchased from World of Floors. Established in 1997, World of Floors® - 800-3-floors - has been Michigan’s largest and best value flooring retailer as well as shop at home specialist in carpet, laminate, hardwood and luxury vinyl tile. World of Floors® offers the best quality products at unbeatable prices with our low price guarantee and lifetime installation warranty*. The brands we carry include StainMaster, Mohawk, Shaw, Armstrong, and many more. World of Floors makes your flooring experience enjoyable and as easy as 1-2-3.

"I'm highly disappointed with world of floors. They sell you on quality and workmanship warranty. Sales man told us we get a 20 year workmanship warranty. That there installers do great work and would take care of any sub floor out of level over 1/8 of an inch. They did not which caused some of the flooring to come apart. Also we paid extra to get the best floor they sell and also best trim boards they have. Over 10,000.00$ . The trim boards are not even because the never attempted to level floor or even use the proper transitions. We couldn't get them to fix any of our concerns before finish. We had to complain immensely and take it the top. They have been to my house 7 times. We are still not satisfied we couldn't get 20 minutes of workmanship warranty. We have spoke with owner operator Emil. He came out 2x rude inconsiderate. Trying to tell us or you if your dumb enough to use these people. What good workmanship is. I thought the customer should be satisfied. During these 5 extra visits back to fix what there employees messed up. Guy by the name Ross. Bully's customers including woman. Again telling us they are not going to remove any more flooring. Before you can get a word out. Why send the same crew back to my house 7 times. When you can't get it right after 4 you think you would try someone else. We have video of how they dress when boss not around. Coming in with a wife beater and a bad attitude on your 6th visit then telling the customer we are not doing anything to make you happy. Just a total inconvenience of my time. Between my partner and I. We missed 6 days of work. They act like we are inconveniencing them. My last complaint was that corners were so bent and sharp they would cut your feet. From bully Ross pounding the crap out of it. He also spilled his sticky pop all over are floor. We had to clean it. You know the extra pieces they leave for future repairs. They used it all up on there 7 visits. Trying to it get right. Our base boards look like crap in many areas. They took a chunk out of corner and stuck it back on with cualk. I showed them on there 6 th visit Ross says I can put more cualk in it. Are you kidding me that's not a fix or solution. so at this point I asked ross to leave my house. I'll talk to Emil. Well before the dust could settle after I left a message because they never answer the phone when you need quick answer. I specifically asked Emil not to have Ross come back ever again. He will try to intimidate you to get out of work. Then to top off Emil got loud and said he will do the talking. Rude! What about my money ten thousand dollars. And the guy is rolling on my floor with a credit card. Saying it's no higher then other areas. Last area of concern was our hall way. So far from kitchen. Emil says you have all this traffic. Trying to get out of it and just wear you down to you give up. We're not. we turned into the BBB. I'm a aerospace tool inspector. Credit card on the floor from the smooth side. You kidding me and that's your upper management representative? Seriously the last 4 visits were insulting and a big waste if our time. We are so disappointed in the workmanship And final results. But seriously the way we have been treated. With no resolve. Out 10,000$. I would give serious consideration before using this company. Buyers beware! We are taking it to the next level. Stay tuned. Some videos and pics. And so much more I wouldn't recommend world of floors to my worst enemy!"

Mark W on June 2023

• Full Flooring Replacement of flooring and carpet only. NO REFINISH OR REPAIR OFFERED . We do not install products that are not purchased from World of Floors. Established in 1997, World of Floors® - 800-3-floors - has been Michigan’s largest and best value flooring retailer as well as shop at home specialist in carpet, laminate, hardwood and luxury vinyl tile. World of Floors® offers the best quality products at unbeatable prices with our low price guarantee and lifetime installation warranty*. The brands we carry include StainMaster, Mohawk, Shaw, Armstrong, and many more. World of Floors makes your flooring experience enjoyable and as easy as 1-2-3.

"I'm highly disappointed with world of floors. They sell you on quality and workmanship warranty. Sales man told us we get a 20 year workmanship warranty. That there installers do great work and would take care of any sub floor out of level over 1/8 of an inch. They did not which caused some of the flooring to come apart. Also we paid extra to get the best floor they sell and also best trim boards they have. Over 10,000.00$ . The trim boards are not even because the never attempted to level floor or even use the proper transitions. We couldn't get them to fix any of our concerns before finish. We had to complain immensely and take it the top. They have been to my house 7 times. We are still not satisfied we couldn't get 20 minutes of workmanship warranty. We have spoke with owner operator Emil. He came out 2x rude inconsiderate. Trying to tell us or you if your dumb enough to use these people. What good workmanship is. I thought the customer should be satisfied. During these 5 extra visits back to fix what there employees messed up. Guy by the name Ross. Bully's customers including woman. Again telling us they are not going to remove any more flooring. Before you can get a word out. Why send the same crew back to my house 7 times. When you can't get it right after 4 you think you would try someone else. We have video of how they dress when boss not around. Coming in with a wife beater and a bad attitude on your 6th visit then telling the customer we are not doing anything to make you happy. Just a total inconvenience of my time. Between my partner and I. We missed 6 days of work. They act like we are inconveniencing them. My last complaint was that corners were so bent and sharp they would cut your feet. From bully Ross pounding the crap out of it. He also spilled his sticky pop all over are floor. We had to clean it. You know the extra pieces they leave for future repairs. They used it all up on there 7 visits. Trying to it get right. Our base boards look like crap in many areas. They took a chunk out of corner and stuck it back on with cualk. I showed them on there 6 th visit Ross says I can put more cualk in it. Are you kidding me that's not a fix or solution. so at this point I asked ross to leave my house. I'll talk to Emil. Well before the dust could settle after I left a message because they never answer the phone when you need quick answer. I specifically asked Emil not to have Ross come back ever again. He will try to intimidate you to get out of work. Then to top off Emil got loud and said he will do the talking. Rude! What about my money ten thousand dollars. And the guy is rolling on my floor with a credit card. Saying it's no higher then other areas. Last area of concern was our hall way. So far from kitchen. Emil says you have all this traffic. Trying to get out of it and just wear you down to you give up. We're not. we turned into the BBB. I'm a aerospace tool inspector. Credit card on the floor from the smooth side. You kidding me and that's your upper management representative? Seriously the last 4 visits were insulting and a big waste if our time. We are so disappointed in the workmanship And final results. But seriously the way we have been treated. With no resolve. Out 10,000$. I would give serious consideration before using this company. Buyers beware! We are taking it to the next level. Stay tuned. Some videos and pics. And so much more I wouldn't recommend world of floors to my worst enemy!"

Mark W on June 2023


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Diamond Grout

4.91(
77
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Diamond Grout

4.91(
77
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Grout cleaning and restoration experts. At Diamond Grout we strive to provide excellent service with the top experts in the industry in order to ensure the best experience possible for our customers. Our technicians are highly trained, polite and punctual professionals. We provide in-home estimates with one of our experts that will help you determine all your wants and needs at an affordable price for you. After Diamond Grout is done, your old grout will look as good as new!

"Max came out today to clean and color seal my kitchen floor. He did an excellent job. He was very meticulous and thorough. Would highly recommend this company. "

Susan O on November 2025

Grout cleaning and restoration experts. At Diamond Grout we strive to provide excellent service with the top experts in the industry in order to ensure the best experience possible for our customers. Our technicians are highly trained, polite and punctual professionals. We provide in-home estimates with one of our experts that will help you determine all your wants and needs at an affordable price for you. After Diamond Grout is done, your old grout will look as good as new!

"Max came out today to clean and color seal my kitchen floor. He did an excellent job. He was very meticulous and thorough. Would highly recommend this company. "

Susan O on November 2025


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Kapalua Floors

4.94(
124
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Kapalua Floors

4.94(
124
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Kapalua provides hardwood installation and refinishing services in the Metro Detroit area. Their work includes high-profile jobs at the University of Michigan, American Axle, Delphi, and were featured on HGTV’s Urban Oasis 2017. Our focus has always been on maintaining a high degree of customer service coupled with the most up to date technology in the flooring industry. Joe, the owner, has been invited as an annual guest speaker for Lawrence Technological University’s Interior Design Program and at the Bona Certified Craftsman Convention. Joe is an active member in the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA). He served on the NWFA Board of Directors, as well, as the Contractors Steering Committee and the Emerging Leaders Board. In 2017, Joe was honored to be receive the NWFA 40 under 40 award.

"This is the third time we have used Kapalua floors and they have always done an amazing job. This time it was our entire first floor and we love the finished product! Top notch service and quality. Highly recommend."

mary d on August 2021

Kapalua provides hardwood installation and refinishing services in the Metro Detroit area. Their work includes high-profile jobs at the University of Michigan, American Axle, Delphi, and were featured on HGTV’s Urban Oasis 2017. Our focus has always been on maintaining a high degree of customer service coupled with the most up to date technology in the flooring industry. Joe, the owner, has been invited as an annual guest speaker for Lawrence Technological University’s Interior Design Program and at the Bona Certified Craftsman Convention. Joe is an active member in the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA). He served on the NWFA Board of Directors, as well, as the Contractors Steering Committee and the Emerging Leaders Board. In 2017, Joe was honored to be receive the NWFA 40 under 40 award.

"This is the third time we have used Kapalua floors and they have always done an amazing job. This time it was our entire first floor and we love the finished product! Top notch service and quality. Highly recommend."

mary d on August 2021


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Selective Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

4.72(
1,266
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Selective Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

4.72(
1,266
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Customers say: Quick response
1995 years of experience

Ask us about out 3 AREA carpet cleaning deal, 734-453-8007. We are family owned & operated since 1990. We take a lot of pride in our work, and have great customer service and customer satisfaction! We strive to give you our best!! And the guys you see on our website are thue guys you will see at your door. We specialize in Carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, tile & grout cleaning, hardwood floor cleaning , as well as doing carpet repairs & Re-stretching. We can also Spot dye bleach stains, pet order control, flood damage, and water damage. We also offer carpet sales we give you at wholesale prices that include your padding and installation. We are the best in the business, and a proud member of Angie's List. We come highly recommended by Angie’s list, and we ranked n top with our great reviews!

"This is the best carpet cleaners - efficient, careful about the space and possessions, polite and courteous. I’ll always call these guys!"

Linda W on January 2021

Ask us about out 3 AREA carpet cleaning deal, 734-453-8007. We are family owned & operated since 1990. We take a lot of pride in our work, and have great customer service and customer satisfaction! We strive to give you our best!! And the guys you see on our website are thue guys you will see at your door. We specialize in Carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, tile & grout cleaning, hardwood floor cleaning , as well as doing carpet repairs & Re-stretching. We can also Spot dye bleach stains, pet order control, flood damage, and water damage. We also offer carpet sales we give you at wholesale prices that include your padding and installation. We are the best in the business, and a proud member of Angie's List. We come highly recommended by Angie’s list, and we ranked n top with our great reviews!

"This is the best carpet cleaners - efficient, careful about the space and possessions, polite and courteous. I’ll always call these guys!"

Linda W on January 2021


"I hired First Class Tile to remove my kitchen backsplash. I needed the job done quickly, and Edward was able to come within a few days of hiring and remove the backsplash. He also prepped our walls for adding new backsplash. He got the job done in a day and I was beyond impressed with his work. He was very professional and easy to work with. He made the process stress-free and was very communicative. I would highly recommend this company!"

Judy A on December 2021

5 Employees, no subs, cost determined by job.

"I hired First Class Tile to remove my kitchen backsplash. I needed the job done quickly, and Edward was able to come within a few days of hiring and remove the backsplash. He also prepped our walls for adding new backsplash. He got the job done in a day and I was beyond impressed with his work. He was very professional and easy to work with. He made the process stress-free and was very communicative. I would highly recommend this company!"

Judy A on December 2021

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Floor Sanding questions, answered by experts

To prepare a floor for a steam mop, it’s essential to vacuum or sweep the floor thoroughly to remove dirt, dust, pet hair, and other debris. Skipping this step can lead to streaky results and may cause you to simply spread grime instead of removing it. Worse, hard debris can scratch or damage delicate floors like hardwood or laminate. Proper prep helps ensure a truly clean and protected surface.

While carpet over carpet may provide some additional insulation and soundproofing benefits, it's not as effective as other methods. Layering carpets can add a modest buffer against noise and temperature fluctuations, but it's limited compared to installing thicker carpet padding or using specialized soundproofing materials. For optimal floor insulation and soundproofing, consider alternative solutions tailored to your specific needs and budget, such as adding additional padding or soundproofing underlayments beneath the carpet.

Installing carpet over carpet may affect the warranty of the new carpet. Check with the manufacturer or retailer regarding their warranty policies. Many warranties stipulate specific installation guidelines, and installing carpet over carpet may not comply with these requirements. Voiding the warranty due to improper installation methods can leave you without help in case of issues or defects with the new carpet.

Installing carpet over carpet may negatively impact the resale value of your home. While it offers a quick fix, potential buyers may view it as a temporary solution rather than a long-term investment in quality flooring. Properly installed and maintained flooring adds value to a home, so removing the existing carpet and installing new flooring may be a better option to attract prospective buyers and maximize resale value.

Sheet vinyl is among the most affordable flooring options, and it’s very durable, too. You can buy sheet vinyl for as low as $0.50 per square foot, and it can last you 10 to 20 years. After sheet vinyl, laminate flooring is the next most cost-friendly flooring option, with prices ranging from $1 to $6 per square foot. Other inexpensive but durable options include linoleum, carpeting, and concrete, each of which can be purchased for as low as $2 per square foot.

The Union Lake, MI homeowners’ guide to floor sanding services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.