Empire Today - Boston

hardwood floor specialist, carpet installer, flooring contractor

About us

Empire Today®, known for its famous 800-588-2300® jingle, has been a leading provider of installed home improvements and home furnishings for more than 60 years. Empire® offers quality, name-brand carpet, hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl, and window treatments to both residential and commercial business customers. Empire provides shop-at-home convenience and on-site consultations, quality products at great prices, and professional installation, even as soon as the Next Day* to 75 of the largest metropolitan areas across the United States. With more than three million satisfied customers, Empire Today is dedicated to customer satisfaction. *On in-stock carpet and flooring styles only in select areas. Excludes floor prep.

Business highlights

66 years of trusted experience
Se Habla Español

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

CreditCard

Reviews

3.7170 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
46%
4
27%
3
7%
2
6%
1
13%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.1
value
3.9
responsiveness
3.8
Showing 1-25 of 170 reviews

Crystal H.
10/2024
5.0
Excellent work, excellent service ?

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

MICHELE O.
09/2024
4.0
Capret installer did a great job

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro

Gary M.
09/2024
5.0
Good job

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Max S.
02/2024
5.0
Due to franchising and licensing arrangements I was actually helped by Luna - Empire's partner, and the installation was done by a third company working under the Empire/Luna umbrella - was a bit confusing at times but they made everything work and I am very satisfied with the new carpet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Anthony O.
01/2024
1.0
tried to get away with not installing the sub-floor that I payed for.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Alexandra K.
09/2023
5.0
Got new carpet. Was easy and fast

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Paul A.
09/2023
5.0
Great staff from sales, customer service to installers

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Abigail C.
08/2023
4.0
They were responsive, friendly, and efficient.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,369

Ron G.
04/2023
4.0
Just check the entire job before the crew leaves

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,300

Sharmalee F.
02/2023
5.0
Everything was perfect .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kimberly L.
02/2023
3.5
Pretty easy Install and they were fast. The product itself is why I rated lower. The flooring was supposed to hold up against scratches etc and it definitely does not. Disappointing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.5
responsiveness
3.5


Sriram K.
11/2022
5.0
Good service

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kevin G.
11/2022
5.0
Great and fast!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

eugene p.
10/2022
1.0
very bad cust svc, contractors did not clean up after they done, were rude, confusing agreement provisions

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.5
value
1.0
responsiveness
0.5


Wesley F.
10/2022
3.5
I was not satisfied with their payment terms, but hired them anyway. Their installation was very good and that made us happy.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
3.5

Yes, I recommend this pro

June M.
09/2022
5.0
Prompt quote. Workers showed up when promised & the job was completed quickly & efficiently.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Roody O.
09/2022
3.5
They did ok

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.5
value
2.5
responsiveness
3.5


Sue T.
08/2022
1.0
Horrible installer. Has no idea how to put it in flooring. While I am working with their customer service they need to redo the entire job and I have already had the plumber and painter out. Hoping we can come to terms with how the job will be corrected.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
responsiveness
3.0


George D.
07/2022
0.5
In the end. Customer service is just poor. I was told that they could remove the old floor before installing it. But they could not. The job went well after that but caught the installer trying to cut a corner (that he fixed upon pointing it out). What I came away with was a slick sales job, ok install, but a big box feel interested in collecting all the money upfront without living up to their commitments. BUYER BEWARE!!!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.5
value
3.5
responsiveness
0.5


Jennifer P.
06/2022
1.0
They did not even show up today, I waited all day. Then I called up Empire and they said the job is completed. It is most definitely not completed, the carpet installer never showed up, never called but they took my money and I already paid in full. I got on the phone with Empire they tried contacting the carpet installer.. cannot get a hold of him but then they tell me, oh yes the carpet has to be bound and that will take another week and that it might not be installed for up to 2 weeks now. What kind of company is this? They take the money then do not even show up when they said they would. I am calling my bank tomorrow to dispute this and I am calling the carpet guy.. Byron. Where is my carpet?

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Tommie T.
06/2022
4.0
I did not like the job timing. The workers showed up on a Friday at 6:00 P.M. to start the job of removing the old floor. The returned Saturday morning to complete the installation of the new floor. Although it was an excellent job done with very good materials I did not appreciate it taking two days instead of the one day promised by the salesman. Also you have to pay for the warranty, in reality Empire does not warranty anything. The workers did do a professional job in every respect Empire should limit their work load so they don't arrive so late to start a job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250,000

Lisa M.
05/2022
3.0
I can feel the nails in my carpet sticking into my feet. Hopefully, they return to fix it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.5
value
3.0
responsiveness
4.0


Robert D.
05/2022
5.0
Great work

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro

james o.
05/2022
4.5
awesome

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.5
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

333 Northwest Avenue, Northlake, IL 60164

www.empiretoday.com

Service hours

Monday:
5:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday:
5:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday:
5:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday:
5:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday:
5:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday:
5:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday:
5:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Service Categories

hardwood floor specialist,
carpet installer,
flooring contractor

FAQ

Monday: 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Thursday: 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Friday: 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday: 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sunday: 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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

Contact information

333 Northwest Avenue, Northlake, IL 60164

www.empiretoday.com

Service hours

Monday:
5:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday:
5:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday:
5:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday:
5:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday:
5:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday:
5:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday:
5:00 AM - 12:00 PM