COMMON SENSE FLOORING

I called Eric to take a look at our new hickory floors because they were turning black and the previous contractor couldn’t help us. Eric evaluated the issue, provided a step-by-step plan to correct the problem, and worked within a budget/timeline that worked for us. What I personally liked most about Eric was his problem-solving approach. He came out to the job multiple times and never tried to sell us on a whole new floor. He also never had anything negative to say about the previous contractor, and encouraged us to not settle with the insurance company until our $14,591.75 claim was 100% covered. All in all, if you’re looking for someone who is reliable, knowledgeable, and a joy to work with, Eric Bateman is your guy!

Eric did a fantastic job. He arrived promptly to prepare a detailed and fair estimate. Then he completed the work in just 2 days! The quality and care for the project was excellent. We are perfectly happy and would definitely recommend to our friends.

I recently hired Eric Bateman to repair a section of my hardwood flooring, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the results! This $2,000 repair job required an exact color match to the existing flooring, and he nailed it. From the start, Eric impressed me with his professionalism and attention to detail. He was meticulous about masking off the work area to prevent any damage to surrounding spaces, and at the end of each day, he left the space spotless. It was clear he took pride in his work and cared about respecting my home. On top of that, he managed to expedite the project without sacrificing quality, finishing everything on schedule. The repaired area blends seamlessly with the rest of the floor, and you’d never know there was a repair done in the first place. If you’re looking for a flooring contractor who delivers top-notch results, pays close attention to detail, and ensures a smooth, stress-free experience, I wholeheartedly recommend Eric Bateman. He exceeded my expectations in every way!

I needed the work done immediately and he was booked for two weeks however he gave me advise and directions. Very helpful. Gave me a wonderful source for baseboards.

The job went perfectly. Eric and his team were immediately responsive, priced fairly and competitively, did nothing but professional quality work and even made certain customizations that I requested. There were no hidden costs, the price was what was quoted, they worked hard long hours to get the job done quickly and we are totally satisfied with the result. I could not recommend Eric and Common Sense Flooring more.

I had originally hired Home Depot's installers for my wood flooring project and they kept putting me off and extending the date for installation, so I hired Eric. He showed up the very next day and completed the 300 sq ft job that same evening! Eric does amazing work and it shows through his enthusiasm. In addition to his expertise in flooring he also has an eye for wall color and provided a few helpful suggestions to better accent the space. Who knew I could have a floor installer and interior decorator in one person! I would highly recommend Eric and his winning personality to my friends and neighbors.

Eric did an excellent job of installing the maple wood especially butting up next to our travertine tile. I would highly recommend Eric to install any type of flooring.

Eric and his crew were absolutely the best. We had other contractors bid on the job but they wanted to removed sections of our Brazilian wood before they could sand and refinish the floor. When Eric initially came out he took his time studying the project and concluded that he could do the whole job without replacing some cupped boards. On Monday, he carefully moved all the furniture out, covered it with plastic, did the work, and by the following Monday put everything back perfectly. On a minor note, they did struggle with some of the electronics in our entertainment center for a little while (I have 7 different electronics hooked in), but eventually figured it out and got it all working properly. I'm very happy, my friends love it, and my husband didn't have to tell them what to do to get the job done right (the first time.) The work ethics of this entire company is exactly what everyone is looking for when they hire people to do a job, plus Eric is really friendly, easy to work with and has a great sense of humor.

Eric Bateman of Common Sense Flooring went beyond the call of duty in assessing the problem which was causing the floor to buckle, and subsequently removed the faulty floor and replaced new flooring in the most professional and masterful way. Eric does a fantastic job. Eric has recently expanded his flooring business to include full remodeling and real estate sales. If I ever sell the condo in Solana Beach I would certainly use only Eric as my realtor. He will work far beyond the call of duty to take care of anyone's real estate needs.

We used Eric Bateman in 2004 to install a pad and wood flooring following water damage in our home - his work was excellent! In 2016 we again had water damage and I did not hesitate, I called Eric Bateman - products were discussed, an estimate given, and work scheduled. Eric of Common Sence Flooring was prompt on the days he worked, picked up the supplies I had ordered, left the area clean, answered all our questions and produced a lovely flooring. If we are again in need of flooring, Common Sence Flooring and Eric Bateman will be our choice.

Eric was very helpful and patient with our decision making process. Once we made our decision, he and Carlos started the work right away and completed everything on schedule. They were very pleasant to have around and kept our house liveable during the process. The quality of the work is excellent and we love our new beautiful floors!

Eric and his team did an excellent job on our project. It was a major project that was managed entirely remotely, since we were living in Boston at the time of the renovations. Some of the key points that stick out to us in terms of working with Eric include the following: HIGH QUALITY: It was very clear to us that Eric takes a lot of pride in his work, and his craftsmanship of our brand new Lauzon hardwood flooring was top notch. The hardwood looks incredible, it is perfectly even/flat, and all of the intricate cuts to go around special features were done with high precision. In fact, Eric made a special trip to our home on the day that the moving truck arrived to speak with the moving coordinator and ensure his team was taking proper care of the new flooring. Anyone else who has seen our home since we've moved in has commented on how excellent the floors look. The movers also made some minor damage to the new floors during the move-in process, and Eric removed the damaged floor boards and replaced them promptly... we cannot even tell which boards were replaced since it was done so well. GOOD COMMUNICATION: We managed this entire renovation project from the other side of the country, and Eric did a superb job of keeping us posted on the progress. He sent us photos periodically and communicated to us primarily over text messaging... as well as some emails and phone calls. There was one minor communication issue with one of the other contractors we had on site (due to some paint splatter left behind by the other contractor), but Eric addressed the issue directly with the lead of that team and it was resolved quickly. He ran questions by us before proceeding at any major decision points. SOLID TIME MANAGEMENT: Due to a longer than expected delay in getting the actual wood for our flooring project from the manufacturer (due to the supplier's extended holiday shutdown period), Eric worked very quickly and efficiently after the wood arrived to ensure that the vast majority of our home was complete prior to the arrival of the moving truck. He worked under a very aggressive timeline, yet delivered a top notch installation throughout the house. In fact, the flooring would have been entirely complete when the moving truck arrived if we hadn't noticed a water leak under one of our doors that we needed to fix first. Overall, we would certainly hire Eric and his team again, and we appreciate the attention to detail they gave our large project. Our new hardwood flooring looks incredible and has certainly added to the value of our home. We will recommend him to anyone else who is planning to undertake a flooring project in the San Diego area.

Did a great job of repairing the floor. Was hard to find a floor expert willing to take the small job and was originally going to use a general handyman do it until I found Common Sense Flooring on Angies List. He worked with me via email and photos via dropbox to determine the extent of the work. He worked with my wifes and my schedule to arrange a time complete the work on days that we could work from home.

Great job, and great guys. Really appreciated the fantastic work you guys did. Thanks Eric, Dave, & Robert.. Ray H.

Eric took the time to figure out exactly what was needed when no one else could and he came and put in the flooring exactly as promised. Looks great!

Eric at Common Sense Flooring is the only wood and laminate floor installer you should use. I live 2 hours away from the job site. The previous installed laminate *(installed in March, 2015) was buckling. Eric assessed the floor problem and outlined the plan for fixing the problem. He was thorough and explicit in his explanation. He went around to his suppliers in an effort to find the right match to existing floor. He took samples on two different occasions to the tenant at the address for her to assess the match. He then purchased and installed the flooring all the while coordinating with me and the tenant for schedules to get the job done. All this was done without me having to drive the two hours to be there. When a tile (also recently installed by another contractor) broke because of faulty installation, Eric drove out of his way to pick up and deliver the necessary tiles to the condo. Since Eric does not install tile, he took the trouble to search for a reputable tile installer and coordinated that job with the tenant. Eric went above and beyond the call of duty to correct the damaged floor in my condo. I wouldn't use anyone else for any future wood and laminate flooring.

Common Sense Flooring is awesome. Eric came as soon as I called, measured everything, offered advice and worked up an estimate. It was among the most reasonable estimates we received, plus he was able to do the entire job, including the staircase. It took awhile to find exactly the right flooring material, but when I found what I liked, he found a supplier and then he and Carlos came to demo what was here and install the new floor. They were both professional, knowledgeable, friendly and very hard workers. And the floor is absolutely gorgeous. So beautiful, in fact, that we're having them back to do the same flooring in our large master bedroom. The staircase is also just beautiful, and I will review Bob under his own business.

They did an awesome job and were very honest. Most people didn't want to take this job on. We had sizeable scratches in our bamboo floor from moving out of the house. They were really on it and fixed everything perfectly but most of all I appreciated their honesty.

Mr. Bateman asked about the installer and offered to call him and discuss the situation because he felt it was the installer's responsibility to address the problem. Long story short - working with the original installer didn't work out because he couldn't find time on his schedule. We felt Mr. Bateman was very ethical and fair by trying to resolve our problem in a way that was better for us financially. He spent his valuable time trying to find a solution for us. Finally, this month, Nov.) we decided that we wanted to get the problem handled, so we called Mr. Bateman again with the idea that he would fix the floor.Surprisingly, after about 6 months the floor seemed to miraculously contract, so at this time, we will not use Mr. Bateman. However, without a doubt, for any type of flooring needs that we may have in the future, our first call will be to Common Sense Flooring.

Commonsense flooring- Eric & Carlos did a fantastic job on our beautiful new wood floor. From the delivery of the materials and keeping them out of the way (since we still needed to live in our home) to getting the job done, it was a great experience. They took care in laying out the boards to get a nice flowing look. The transitions from the tile to the new wood look great and are smooth, which was an area of concern. Eric takes his work seriously and pays attention to your details and concerns. Eric gave us options for various things and his experienced opinion on all areas which we appreciated since we were new to getting floors installed. He knows his craft and nailed it. Not only do you get a great looking floor, Eric is quite amusing and fun to work with as well. You can't go wrong with Commonsense flooring, and I would highly recommend them!

Eric at Common Sense Flooring did an outstanding job. He coordinated his work with our other contractors and was responsive throughout the job. He helped us select the perfect flooring for the house and has an excellent sense of style. We whole heartedly recommend Common Sense Flooring.

Look no further, Eric is your man. I had bamboo flooring placed throughout my house 2 years ago by another contractor. I was satisfied with the results, but the flooring suffered water damage when 3 new French Doors began to leak moisture, permanently staining and warping a few boards adjacent to the doors. Eric had some great reviews on Angie?s List so I contacted him via email. I sent photos of the problem and he generously gave great advice?all at no cost. Even though he diagnosed the problem via email, I insisted that he stop by my house to confirm the restorative plan. He was extremely professional throughout the consultation, complimented the previous flooring contractor, diagnosed the problem and offered several cost effective solutions in addition to replacement. Eric was extremely knowledgeable about materials, honest and open about the various options, and he was eager to see that I got the results that I wanted---not just the most expensive solution. And not once did he try to up sell or push his services. He was simply a friendly neighbor that stopped by with expert advice. I plan to have the French Doors removed, flashing, stucco, and exterior concrete sealed, and the perimeter boards replaced by Eric after Milgard completes the warranty work on the French Doors. I will complete this review once Eric finishes my repair, but I can tell from many years of home improvement experience, Eric is your choice for wood flooring.

Eric and his partner Carlos provided stellar service in the installation of wood flooring in our Oceanside house. Eric provided accurate and courteous pre-installation advice, which included providing samples to us. He was ready to go and started the job on time. Throughout the job he and Carlos were professional, courteous and exceptionally receptive to our inputs. I was particularly impressed with the attention to every detail and insistence in perfection. Eric is also very expert in flooring, and gave us a much needed education on the finer points of wood floor selection, installation and care. Common Sense Flooring has earned our highest recommendation. We could not have been more pleased.

I called Eric to see if he could clean or refinish my hardwood flooring. After answering a few of his questions, he recommended that I have the floor cleaned rather than refinished. Unfortunately, that is a service he could not provide, but is referring me to another company. I really appreciate his honesty and helpfulness. I hope I get a chance to give him some business in the future.

ERIC AND CARLOS WORKED TOGETHER AND INSTALLED MY BEAUTIFUL FLOOR AS PROMISED. THEY WENT THE EXTRA MILE TO PREPARE THE FLOOR SURFACE, WITH THE SHOT BLASTER,TO ENSURE EXCELLENT ADHESION AND A LONG LASTING BOND. THEY FINISHED THE JOB IN THE TIME PROMISED, AND WE COULDN'T BE HAPPIER WITH THE RESULTS.