
CAROLINA IN HOME FLOORING & DESIGN CENTER
About us
At Carolina In Home Flooring, our vision is to be a preferred residential flooring sales and installation company where quality is embedded in all we do. From sales to installation, we intend to professionally sell and install the right products at reasonable prices and commit to exceptional customer service standards. To that end, our mission is to ensure a simplified, value-added in-home buying experience, utilizing knowledgeable, committed and hard-working sales consultants whose purpose is to meet our customers’ needs through proper alignment of fairly-priced, appropriate flooring products. We will support this buying experience with responsive sales support staff and a dedicated team of professional installers who pride themselves in the quality of their work, one job at a time. In every interaction, we will strive to uphold our values to be personable, prompt, thorough, honest and respectful as we compete with integrity for new business, and we hope in doing so that we earn our customers’ trust for future work through repeat business and new customer referral opportunities. We are locally owned and operated with 27 years of experience, and look forward to working with you!
Business highlights
Services we offer
Carpet, Convenient Showroom located in Morrisville with Designer, Free In-Home Estimates, Hardwood Installation and Refinishing, Laminate, Luxury Vinyl Tile and Sheet Vinyl. Installation and Sales of Products.
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
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We also got 2 other estimates and, while Carolina In-Home Flooring was not the cheapest, we chose them because they could do the complete job (flooring and fire-place) start-to-finish and we were impressed with the level of professionalism they exhibited during the negotiations. They did not disappoint. Oscar and Sergio and Mike's tile crew did an excellent job. They were prompt, professional, efficient, and did a great job of clean-up.
We are thrilled with the result and would highly recommend this company.
"We are pleased that you are happy with the new hardwood & fireplace surround. The pictures that you sent us really show a great new look to your home! Thank-you both for your business and the wonderful comments that you wrote on Angie's List. Mike and Martha"
"I really appreciate the nice comments and I'm happy that you are pleased with the tile work.We are looking forward to transforming the rest of your home when you are ready. Thanks for your business! Martha"
"Thanks for your repeat business and your nice compliments, I will pass on the nice remarks to the crews. Mike Nelson Owner"
"Thanks for the taking the time to write a review on Angieslist. I will tell the guys about all of the nice remarks. It was a treat doing business with you. Thanks for your business, we greatly appreciate it. Mike Nelson Owner"
1) more competitive price
2) installation time four days vs nine days by competitor. This is because Carolina In Home Flooring uses sealed hardwood, which can be installed immediately. Unsealed (or raw hardwood) must sit in the home for five days acclimating to temperature/humidity before installation can begin. By using Carolina In Home Flooring, our job was done in four days and we were back in our bedroom. Had we used the other vendor, using raw hardwood, we'd have been out of our bedroom nine days. A huge difference !!
3) Carolina In Home Flooring agreed to help me move our king size bed, which I couldn't do myself, which the other vendor would not do.
Mike, the owner, was right on top of the operation during the entire process. He stopped by on day one, stopped by mid-way and stopped by on the last day to ensure I was satisfied with everything. There were no offensive fumes because the polyurethane finishes are water based. Water based finishes also dry fast, in about 2hrs. There was also very little dust, and what little dust there was, the crew was continually vacuuming up. This was a very big job. However, the experienced and professional crew at Carolina In Home Flooring made it look easy. I would not hesitate to use Carolina In Home Flooring again and would strongly recommend them to anyone. Thanks Carolina In Home Flooring !!
"Thank-you for your kind words. You were skeptical at first of the pre-sealed hardwood, but now I should hire you to help us sell this wood! We don't like to impose on people any longer than necessary, so we certainly stand behind this product 100% So glad you are happy with the end result!"
"I really appreciate the positive feedback, Member. Just for future reference, please call me if any of my estimates look out of line or higher than a competitor. I will go to bat for you with my reps and see if there is any flexibility in pricing. Wishing you the best with your remodel. Please don't hesitate to call if you need any other flooring in the future."
"Thanks for choosing Carolina In Home Flooring. We enjoyed working with you and transforming your entire home. I am sure that you will enjoy your new floors for a long time. Thanks for writing the nice comments about our company and the crews. I will pass on the great comments to the guys. Thanks Mike Nelson Owner"
They will move furniture out and into rooms as they go along. Just have all the small stuff and breakables out of the way.
We're enjoying the carpet very much, and let's just say that we have tested the stain protection on it several times already. :)
Very, very happy with the purchase. Would recommend them to anyone.
"Thanks for your business and I am glad that you are happy with the entire process from start to finish. Thanks for writing a review on Angie's list. Mike Owner"
I had one other contractor come to my home that insisted that the only way to do anything that would increase my home's value would be to go with real hardwoods at around $9/sf installed. Mike offered laminates that look fantastic for $4.50/sf installed. This made it a project that I could afford.
There was the issue of removing the ceramic tile in the kitchen of my open-floorplan house and having a level surface between the kitchen and the main living area. Mike was nervous that this would turn out ok, and let me know his concerns in regard to the surface beneath the tile and their ability to get it all level in the end. This is one area where the other contractor said "No problem," making me worry if I was settling for inferior craftsmanship. In the end, it all appears to have been a non-issue, but if you think you'll have a tricky un-installation and you have other contractors coming to the house for other reasons, you may want to talk to Mike about things, first.
They sent two separate installation crews for the laminate and carpet installation. Each crew included two men that arrived on time, called and communicated directly with me, were respectful of the house and the few things within that needed to be moved (Mostly, the refrigerator), and in general did a great job.
The final product looks fantastic. I had a co-worker asking for their phone number before the project was even finished.
"I want to thank you for the business and taking the time to write a nice review and taking pictures of the end project. It was great working with you throughout the entire process. Thanks and have a Happy Holiday. Mike"
They came and did an estimate on the tear out and the putting in of the new bamboo hardwood floor. After we chose them to do the work, they helped us pick the exact kind of bamboo we wanted. They even dropped off samples at my work place to make it easy for me to choose. After we chose, we found out that the one we chose was not available anymore from the flooring manufacturer, but Martha told us that she could get something comparable at a lesser price. We went with this (she even dropped off another sample) and the entire project was done in a day and a half--just before Thanksgiving.
Their team of installers was very responsive, polite and efficient (even humorous!). After the project was completed, Martha brought us a floor cleaning and care kit.
We highly recommend Carolina In Home Flooring.
"Thanks for allowing us to do work for both of you and giving your house a entire new look with the installation of the Bamboo flooring. Thanks for all of the nice comments, I will pass them on to the crew. Thanks for taking the time and writing a review on Angieslist. We truly appreciate it. Mike and Martha"
"Thanks for allowing us to renovate your master bedroom and study. Thanks for taking the time to write very nice comments about the business and the crew. I will pass on the good comments to the guys. Thanks for your business. Mike"
We shopped around and found a sample we liked at Home Depot made by Shaw (Martha Stewart line) as well . Mike was willing came back to the house with the sample of the carpet he had quoted to compare to our Home Depot samples. The primary difference between his sample and the Home Depot was the density. Mike stated the sample he had was 58 oz face weight. The Home Depot was somewhat denser. After looking at other carpeting and getting more quotes, we liked the Shaw brand and narrowed the choice between Carolina In Home Flooring and Home Depot.
I asked Mike if his quote had any applicable discounts. He submitted a new quote with a $200 Angie's list discount. We decided to go with Mike's offer given the personal service and product knowledge that Mike showed. The Home Depot quote was slightly more expensive although I did have to pay for the $35 fee to Home Depot for getting the carpet measured and not buying carpet.
We notified Mike, signed the quote, and sent the 50% down payment.The carpet was installed the following week at a time convenient to us. The carpet installation went very well. The three man crew arrived on time and stayed until they were done around 9:30pm rather than come back the next day. They were very professional, and industrious, and worked clean although they did leave some carpet staples in the driveway. Mike brought over the paid in full receipt and evaluated the installation.
After Mike left, we were looking at the invoice (a copy of what we had signed) we noticed that the carpet mentioned on the receipt did not seem right so we went back and looked at the original quote and it had changed since the first quote. We obviously missed this when he submitted the second quote. We went online to Shaw web site and discovered the carpet that was installed was a 51 oz carpet / 15 yr warranty compared to what had been originally been quoted in the first offer.
I contacted Mike and asked why the change and he said he installed what was on the quotation. I asked for clarification and he could not provide an answer except to apologize for the confusion. Our question to him was why would we change from the original carpet quoted (20 yr warranty, 58 oz face weight) especially after seeing the sample of the carpet for a less dense carpet with a 15 yr warranty. He just apologized for the confusion.
The carpeting is not sub-standard and the installation was excellent but it is not what was originally quoted and never had any question on what we did wanted. We are disappointed in not getting the carpet expected nor an explanation on why the substitution when the offer was updated.
"Obviously there was a communication breakdown in this sale. Bottom line, I sold them a great product at a great price with great service. I apologize for any mis-communication. We run a very moral and ethical business and try to satisfy every customer. Thanks for your business Mike"
"Thanks for allowing Carolina In Home Flooring to do your refinishing. Thanks for writing a review and all the nice comments. I will pass the nice comments on to the crew. Thanks for your business Mike"
"Thanks for doing business with Carolina In Home Flooring and writing a review on your experience with us. I will pass on the nice comments to the crew that did your installation. Thanks for your business Mike"
I contacted Mike from Carolina In home flooring and the very next morning we were talking as if we were great friends for years. Mike is extremely amicable and professional. He came on time and came well prepared with many samples for me to evaluate. Prices were great and understanding my rush, we set up a time the following week.
What makes a great company is not just the leader, but the people who work for him/her. Mike's folks were VERY thorough. They were so quick that I was able to go back to my work that afternoon instead of taking the day off!
We also got some media room carpet replaced the following week with Mike. Great people to work with. Highly recommended.
"Thanks for allowing Carolina In Home Flooring to install laminate flooring in your bonus room. I am sure it transformed that room into a great playroom. Thanks for all of the nice comments that you wrote on Angieslist, I will pass on the nice comments to the guys. Thanks for your business. Mike"
"Thanks for allowing us to do work in your home. I am glad you had a good experience with Carolina In Home Flooring. Thanks for taking the time to write a nice review, I will pass on the nice comments to the crew. Thanks for your business. Mike"
"Thanks for allowing us to transform your home and simplifying the entire process from start to finish. I am glad you had a great experience with Carolina In Home Flooring. Thanks for all of your nice comments, I will pass them on to the crew that performed the work. Thanks for your business Mike"
"Thanks for taking the time and writing a review on your experience with Carolina In Home Flooring. We look forward to working with you in the future. Thanks again Mike and Martha"
"Thanks for your business and we appreciate your nice comments, I will pass them on to the crew. Thanks for your business. Mike"
"Thanks for allowing us to perform the work at your home. I am glad that you enjoyed your experience with Carolina In Home Flooring. Thanks for writing a nice review and all of the nice comments, I will pass them on to the crews that performed the work on your home. Thanks for your business Mike"
His quote was low (by half) but that quote was not firm and included a T&M (time and material) clause. The actual cost of the job would not be known until he started the project. We choose someone that provided us a firm quote.
Low mark is only for not providing a firm quote.
"The reason I didn't give a firm quote is because there was extensive damage to the sub-floor where the front door had been leaking and the particle board was swelling. I knew that we wouldn't be able to determine how much water damage there was to the area until we removed the particle board. At that point I would of determined what repairs would have to be done and give the customer the amount. Most jobs I give a firm quote but in this case, it would be based on a time and material cost. I believe this was the best way to quote the job. We are a company that treats people very fairly and would of been fair on the pricing to do whatever repair that we needed to do to the sub-floor to make the job done right."
"Thanks for choosing Carolina In Home Flooring to install your flooring. I am glad you had a good experience. I will pass on to the crew the nice comments. Thanks for your business. Mike"
"I want to thank you for choosing Carolina In Home Flooring. Thanks for allowing us to simplify the entire process on choosing your flooring products. We appreciate your great comments on Angieslist, I will pass it on to the crews that performed the work at your home. Thanks for your business Mike"
"I really appreciate the wonderful comments. It was a pleasure working with you and I'm glad you are happy with your new flooring. Oscar is a real gem! He loves to work and does an excellent job. Thanks for recognizing him. Enjoy the holidays!"
His two men showed up on job day and were quick (in a good way) and professional. Job done right, and they cleaned up after themselves and took away the old carpet. You get what you pay for and I would use them again.
"Thank you for the nice comments, I will pass on the good comments on to the crew that performed the work. Thanks again for your business. Mike Owner"
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