Empire Today - Springfield

hardwood floor specialist, ceramic tile installer, carpet installer,

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

3.622 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
45%
4
27%
3
9%
2
0%
1
18%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.2
value
3.8
responsiveness
3.5
Showing 1-22 of 22 reviews

V M.
07/2024
4.0
The new floor looks nice. I hope it lasts.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$1,700

George F.
06/2023
5.0
The entire process with Empire was stress free. The salesman was very pleasant to work with, no pressure sales tactics. Communications with Empire were clear, concise, and expedient. The total time from first contact to installed floor was 3 days. The installer did an â outstandingâ job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Matt and Jenn S.
05/2023
4.0
Nothing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.5
value
4.5
responsiveness
3.5

Yes, I recommend this pro

Richard D.
09/2022
5.0
The crew was very polite and professional, they stayed until the job was complete ( they thought 6PM and it ended up being 9PM)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500

Jean V.
03/2022
0.5
The floor looks good. The guys who laid the floor out were great! The issue is when I was quoted I asked if it included taxes was yes and what my payments would be for interest free financing for a year. When I look over my emails when job was done noticed that taxes were not included in the original quote. So I my balance was higher. I do not care about paying as long as you are upfront. I would not use them again. Do not use them unless you want to be misquoted and then deal with horrible customer sales reps. Will be paying off the account and closing it immediately.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.5
value
0.5
responsiveness
0.5


Brittany G.
07/2021
4.0
Quick installation schedule. The company did come and repair the floor quickly when our dog had a ?mishap? and tore up the floor. However the flooring quality was just ok, not great.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael B.
06/2020
4.5
Could not be happier. Installer excellent

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.5
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro

Brian A.
08/2019
0.5
The representative had no idea what is involved in the install and agreed to everything I wanted Left shady details in description on purpose when confronted after with they wouldn't adjust price. Wanted up front payment because they have this problem with all there customers. that should of been a huge red flag Hire real professionals these people are a corporate business with no real field experience!! They also couldn't keep schedule that was what was most important to me. After I stressed the time frame they sounded capable and promised to be done - only reason I paid more- at last minute changed start date and texted it was his mistake sorry. No not sorry as a professional you stand behind your promise not use my bad as excuse bad company stay away

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


cindy l.
02/2019
0.5
Terrible customer service, you never talk to the same person twice and they wasted a lot of my time and they don't honor their verbal agreements.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
responsiveness
0.5


Susan C.
10/2018
5.0
They did a fantastic job stairway 2 bedrooms 3 closets and a hallway

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,750

Mike T.
10/2018
3.5
Make sure you get everything written in contract what you need and want done. Everything!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
3.5

Yes, I recommend this pro

Maggie C.
07/2018
4.0
I had scheduled my install about 3 months out. They sent email after email asking me to schedule my install that was scheduled. They call you morning of install and give you a 2 hour window. I was called at 7:25am and told they would be here between 8-10am. They arrived at 10:20 am. Only one of the 3 installers spoke English. They installed my carpet and then told me they couldn't take away the old carpet which was part of my contract because it was too soiled and smelled. The one man who spoke English said that either he or another installer would return by end of day to pick it up curbside. I said ok. Never got picked up! I emailed that evening no response from them by noon so I called I was told that installer informed me they couldn't take it with them due to how soiled it was. Salesman saw condition carpet was in. This wouldn't be an issue for me had I been informed up front. I was told on phone she would refund me 16.00. Ask many questions. Just be prepared.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

ralph f.
04/2018
5.0
Very reliable and fairly priced

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Debb M.
04/2018
4.0
Installer came back evening on his time great job nice people

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.5
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Eric S.
01/2018
4.5
I hired Empire Today to do my upstair wood floors. They contacted me right away and even though I wasn't sure if I could afford it this year they were kind and supporting. Muir came over to give me an estimate and was very nice and professional. What sold me was the military discount> It means a lot to me when a company supports our troops so I decided to go with them. The installers were friendly and went above and beyond this job to make sure I was happy with their work. So in all my floors look great! and I was very happy from beginning to end!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

Hosea K.
12/2017
2.5
Empire Today offers flexible scheduling for project start dates. Floor installers were more focused on ‘Job Completion’ and less attentive to workmanship/quality. Empire Today, responded positively to multiple call backs to address and made appropriate flooring adjustments etc. Please note, Empire Today does not display/offer itemized project cost worksheet to customer. Customer only presented with bottom line project cost. I accepted Empire Today’s overall project cost estimate, however, hind sight is 20-20! Based on this First experience with Empire Today, I cannot recommend nor will I seek Empire Today for any future projects

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.5
value
3.0
responsiveness
3.5


Catherine D.
12/2017
4.5
The business was great but I found it a bit expensive.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
3.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Rob C.
12/2016
5.0
Work was completed in 2 days. Installers were very professional.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Marsha H.
08/2016
2.5
Salesman was Professional & helpful. Job was scheduled for Aug 10. Received a call in am that installers would be here between 4 & 6 pm as they had a large job to do in am. At 6:15 I had not heard anything from them. I called Empire a number of times without a great deal of satisfaction. The workers arrived @ 7:15 they were very difficult to understand (did not speak English well) and wanted to install the carpet. This would have meant the carpet installation in our BEDROOM would not be completed until very late. We suggested they return in the a.m. After calling Empire an additional number of times this was done. Like the carpet very much and the workers were efficient, neat and did a good job. Felt that Empire should have given us a % off for all the stress we received.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
1.5

$1,100

Rebecca C.
07/2016
5.0
They were professional all around. The salesman was friendly and did not pressure me. The installers were great and I love the final product.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

    Contact information

    333 Northwest Ave., 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,
    ceramic tile installer,
    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 - Springfield accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
    Yes, Empire Today - Springfield offers free project estimates.
    No, Empire Today - Springfield does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Empire Today - Springfield does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Empire Today - Springfield does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Empire Today - Springfield offers warranties.

    Contact information

    333 Northwest Ave., 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