I recently spent $5500 on new carpet from Carpet Exchange in Westminster. It was installed yesterday (by a separate installer, because I had read bad reviews on CE's installers), but the color is off. Compared with the color sample I was given by their salesman, it is too beige (supposed to be more gray). I brought in some leftover carpet to their store along with the original sample to show them. Apparently the problem was that Smart Strand has two different and quot;early frostand quot; colors, and the sample I was given does not correspond to the type of carpet I ordered. The original salesperson (Larry) certainly never mentioned that there were two different and quot;early frostsand quot; --best case scenario he was ignorant. Worst case he was trying to steer me to the more expensive version. The manager, Andrew, was no help in remedying the situation. If I want to fix it, the installation will come out of my pocket. He said it is the customer's responsibility to check colors. But how was I to know that a sample (given to me by their own salesman) called SmartStrand and quot;early frostand quot; was not the same color as the SmartStrand and quot;early frostand quot; I ordered? Shouldn't the salesperson have warned me? I am giving D instead of an F because I believe Larry probably honestly didn't know and the blame is partially on Smart Strand itself for creating such a confusing situation. Also, they did have good prices and selection. But I am thoroughly disappointed in how they dealt with the situation. I recommend you do not trust this store with such an expensive purchase as this.
Description of Work: They sold me $5500 worth of carpet
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
$5,500
Mary O.
08/2014
5.0
hardwood floor
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It went very well. They were close so we could look at everything at the showroom. It took almost 6 week to get the wood in because it was on back order. They work with a subcontractor to do the installation.
Description of Work: They installed engineered wood in our family room.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,400
Ronald L.
11/2013
1.0
carpet installation
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We are a repeat customer who had a kitchen floor installed in 2011 and were happy with the transaction (salesman Ken) so returned to purchase carpet for our entire home. This time Ken was busy with another customer so we dealt with Sales Consultant "Larry", selected a carpet style and arranged to have someone come to our home to measure the area the following Monday afternoon. No one showed up Monday so I called Larry who apologized and said either himself of someone would come the next day. It is now the following Sunday and we have still not heard from anyone at carpet exchange. I have been told that all carpet sales & installers are very busy due to our areas recent flooding but there is no excuse for this kind of customer service, very disappointed with them. If you can't handle the sales end, what kind of after sale service could you expect?
Description of Work: Estimate of carpet sales and installation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
BERNARD R.
09/2013
3.0
flooring contractor
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After two weeks of phone calls from me to Carpet Exchange, the installer (Jim) estimated the job on 7-18. I signed the contract on 7-22. Installation was scheduled for 8-12 but we had to cancel on 7-23 and tried to reschedule the installation. Despite my repeated calls to Mark, our salesman at Carpet Exchange, we never heard from the installer again. They finally arranged for another installer to put the floor in. Gordon arrived on 8-23 and installed the floor. He returned on 8-25 and installed the shoe molding which we bought and painted. He did a fine job for us. The job was finished just over one month after we signed the contract. I called the store on 9-3. The manager answered and I paid the balance due. He said he would send me a receipt in the mail. I did not get one. Several times over the next 10 days I called requesting a receipt. I talked to Stephanie (twice I think) who told me it was in the mail and Mark who said the same thing. It's been nine days and I still have no receipt.
Description of Work: Installed fiberglass sheet flooring in half bathroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0
$523
Zachary T.
01/2009
5.0
hardwood floor
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I met with Bill the store manager initially upon starting my search for the "right" hardwood. He was very knowledgeable and gave lots of good information as well as had beautiful products. After speaking with him I spent another couple weeks looking at other suppliers and eventually came back to Carpet Exchange because they had the product I was looking for at a great price. After ordering the cartons as well as some trim pieces I was forced to wait longer than I would have preferred for the product to come in and I did not feel like I was kept up to speed with the progress of my order. Once the order did arrive I picked it up (which also took a long time) and installed the product very much to my liking. I went back to them after figuring out I needed some reducer strips to transition the hardwood into my carpet. I am once again waiting to hear from them as to when these will be at the factory and it seems like it is taking longer than it should. Overall though, it isn't too much of an inconvenience and I am happy with the company.
Description of Work: Bought hardwood flooring for a DIY project.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Marc C.
11/2005
1.0
carpet installation
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The first time they came out (and you know the story isn't going to be good when it starts like that) they removed our old carpet, laid down the pad and started to unroll the new carpet. But, it wasn't the right new carpet. Apparently this was a mistake from the factory. Unfortunately, it was already cut, and even rushing the right stuff from the factory was going to take 10 days. So, they laid the wrong carpet temporarily and ordered the right stuff.
Description of Work: We hired Carpet Exchange to install carpeting in our living room and down the hallway. Overall a fairly small job. We purchased the carpet from them and arranged for the installation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$1,400
TOM S.
10/2005
4.0
carpet installation
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PURCHASED FROM THIS STORE DUE TO THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF WHO PROVIDED ME WITH MANY SAMPLES AND GRADES OF CARPET FOR THIS GLUE DOWN TYPE OF INSTALLATION. I BELIEVE THE PRICE WAS FAIR.
Description of Work: PURCHASE OF CARPET FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY I OWN - 2 OFFICE SUITES, ABOUT 50 SQUARE YARDS.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
ANGIE K.
10/2005
4.0
carpet installation
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THE SALES STAFF WAS FRIENDLY AND THEY WERE PATIENT WHILE I SHOPPED FOR MY CARPET. THEY HAVE QUITE A LOT OF TILE SAMPLES TOO, BUT I BOUGHT MY TILE ELSEWHERE DUE TO WHAT I CONSIDERED HIGH TILE PRICES.
Description of Work: PURCHASED CARPET FOR MY BASEMENT AND MY UPSTAIRS HALLWAY. THEY HAVE MANY SAMPLES.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
MICHAEL S.
10/2005
5.0
carpet installation
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CARPET EXCHANGE WAS RECOMMENDED TO ME BY A LOCAL INSTALLER. I FOUND THE SERVICE TO BE ABOVE PAR IN HELPING ME PICK OUT CARPET FOR MY HOME. THE SALES STAFF IS knowlegable AND HELPFUL. MANY OPTIONS CONCERNING PRICE AND QUALITY
Description of Work: Purchase OF HOME CARPETING AND SCHEDULING OF INSTALL WITH PROVIDED CONTRACTOR LIST
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Service Categories
Carpet Sales and Installation,
Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation,
Flooring Sales and Installation
FAQ
Carpet Exchange is currently rated 3.6 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Carpet Exchange accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Carpet Exchange does not offer free project estimates.
No, Carpet Exchange does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Carpet Exchange does not offer a senior discount.
No, Carpet Exchange does not offer emergency services.
No, Carpet Exchange does not offer warranties.
Carpet Exchange offers the following services: Carpet, hardwood, tile, area rugs, countertops, vinyl, laminate, green.