The Longest Yard, Inc.

hardwood floor specialist, flooring contractor

About us

We, at The Longest Yard, Inc., would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves. President Thomas R. Long, Jr. has been in the flooring industry for over 18 years. In this time, his experiences have led him to believe that his customers deserve a lifetime guarantee on all installations. Since opening The Longest Yard, Inc., we have grown to be a reputable and respectable family oriented business serving many of our neighbors in the Tri-State area. For your residential needs, we offer a wide selection of flooring: tile, carpet, hardwoods, vinyl and laminate. Please speak with one of our representative to better assist you with your decorative needs. In closing, we would be honored to be given the opportunity to work with you. We guarantee that in working with us, we will be giving you the very best the flooring industry has to offer. Please feel free to contact us at any time. We look forward to hearing from you We always use the highest quality products currently available. And we never use seconds. Our desire is for you to be 100% satisfied.

Business highlights

37 years of trusted experience

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

CreditCard

Reviews

4.5114 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
67%
4
17%
3
2%
2
2%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.6
responsiveness
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 114 reviews

Paul C.
03/2025
1.0
Lots of issues. He did come back and fix. Expected much better work from talking with him. Would not recommend
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Christine S.
05/2024
1.0
I had another hardwood floor expert come and look at the job that was done in the hallway living room and steps. It was established that the floors were not sanded enough leaving large spots of old finish that resulted in different stain spots not being removed. There are also bubbles in the top coat. The corners were also done improperly resulting in old stain being left on.. the steps did not have old stain removed and the proper sanding tools were not used resulting in lack of adhesion to varnish as well as old stain not removed. I had initially sent a complaint to Angi and the owner shouted at me over the phone and said I shoild have contacted him directly and he said he would fix it. He then come over and yelled at me at and my husband he said he would not fix floors unless we removed our complaint from Angi's list and provide him with a positive review. After trying to live with the awful job he did I finally contacted a highly respected flooring company with over 20 years experience to look at the work done which is described in opening paragraph.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Cindy T.
07/2023
5.0
Professional and accomodating.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Stephen J.
07/2022
3.0
So so quality for the money. Surface streaky.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
responsiveness
5.0


Emily V.
11/2021
5.0
The Longest Yard Inc. installed my laminate floors. Tom Long, the owner, was on time and is a person of his word. For this job, he had two employees Will and RJ, they were all equally good communicators, good workers and very polite. I am very happy with the work that they did. My condo looks and feels 100% better now it has new floors!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

LISA K.
10/2021
5.0
Very nice guy, good work, I would recommend to anyone.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Cherisse S.
10/2021
5.0
Tom was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was punctual and true to his word. The quality of his work was fantastic and he finished the job faster than anticipated. A win win!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Shy R.
10/2021
5.0
Tom was amazing, my floors look good and he explained everything he was going to do from start to finish. Tom is really good at what he does and will recommend anyone to him. I'm excited to work with him on my other flooring projects. Thanks Tom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lawrence F.
08/2021
5.0
Extremely professional work, provided expert communication. Very friendly and knowledgeable. End Results were Perfect!!! Outstanding work!!! Highly Recommend!!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

MARTIN O.
06/2021
5.0
Very professional and courteous . Excellent value.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,800

Stephen C.
03/2021
5.0
Very professional and reasonably priced.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Barbara H.
01/2021
4.0
The floor looks great. The company was easy to work with and did exactly what they promised.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro

REGINA M.
12/2020
5.0
Mr. Long was honest, fair and did a great job. He returned calls, came when he said he would and was just very professional. We definitely would hire him again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Katherine J.
09/2020
4.0
Tom was great and the floors look beautiful. I do wish there was a little bit more communication throughout the process and that removing quarter round prior to sanding/staining was presented as an option.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
5.0
responsiveness
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Robert N.
07/2020
5.0
Tom was always on time. He communicated well, letting us know exactly what he was doing and when he was doing it. He worked efficiently and did a great job! Thank you!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200

Susan B.
07/2020
5.0
Tom answered every possible question about the refinishing process. He was quick to respond to calls and emails. He and his team were attentive to all of the details of the job. So pleased with the work!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

Joe G.
06/2020
5.0
Tom and Will were fantastic. They did a great job and got everything done quickly. Walked me though all the options and were never pushy. Cleaned up everything when done and kept me informed throughout. I would recommend the longest yard for any job!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Steve N.
04/2020
5.0
Fantastic work and punctual. Would definitely use them again. Highly recommend Tom for all your flooring needs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

Julia V.
01/2020
5.0
Tom Long was awesome to work with. He was very professional and walked me through every detail. The floors were done on time and look beautiful!! I'm very pleased

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

John D.
01/2020
5.0
Easy to work with Tom Long. They stared and finished the project on scheduled. The floor looks like new and I am very pleased with their service. I would use them again and I recommend them to anyone who needs a flooring project.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jon G.
11/2019
5.0
He and his son were both very professional and you can tell they have a lot of pride in what they do. They were extremely accommodating and they moved furniture and didn't need to help us but they are very customer service oriented. We would highly recommend them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Janet L.
11/2019
5.0
Tom and his crew did beautiful work in a professional, timely manner. I will definitely use The Longest Yard for any future floor work and will recommend them to friends. I secured four estimates for the work I had done and am very, very pleased that I selected The Longest Yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,200

Gordon P.
11/2019
5.0
Yes, Tom was professional and did everything he said he was going to do + went beyond expectations! I have already recommended him to some of my friends.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800

Rose T.
10/2019
5.0
Tom and his crew were polite and professional. They quickly responded to my questions and concerns. The work was done in the stated timeframe and my floors look great!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ilene S.
09/2019
5.0
Our experience was excellent in every aspect

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

520 Copper Drive, Newport, DE 19810

www.thelongestyardinc.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

hardwood floor specialist,
flooring contractor

FAQ

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

The Longest Yard, Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, The Longest Yard, Inc. offers free project estimates.
No, The Longest Yard, Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Longest Yard, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Longest Yard, Inc. does not offer emergency services.
Yes, The Longest Yard, Inc. offers warranties.

Contact information

520 Copper Drive, Newport, DE 19810

www.thelongestyardinc.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed