Brown's Flooring

Flooring Sales and Installation, Carpet Sales and Installation, Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation,

About us

Bob Workman, owner and operator of Brown's Flooring, welcomes you to our showroom to view the many flooring selections we offer; take home samples to be sure your new flooring works in your home's lighting; and, receive a free estimate - no obligation. Brown's Flooring has been serving Indianapolis and it's surrounding areas since 1984. Bob has been in the business for over 20 years and has owned Brown's Flooring since 2004. Uses subs (which have been with company for minimum 15 years up to 30 years). Cost is determined by the job. Ask about angie's list discount (cannot be used with any other offer).

Business highlights

41 years of trusted experience
Women Owned & Operated
Veteran Owned & Operated
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Flooring Sales & Installation - Carpet, No-Wax Vinyl, Laminate, Hardwood, Vinyl Tile, Vinyl Plank, Carpet Binding, & Custom Area Rugs.

Services we don't offer

Installation of floors not purchased through Brown's, sales or installation of ceramic tile or oriental rug repair.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9484 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
3%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 126-150 of 484 reviews

RICHARD & JOAN T.
06/2012
5.0
flooring contractor
  + -1 more
He was very good. He worked like a dog, and did a nice job. 2 day job, got it done and looks super. He even went and got us new felt pads for the bottom of our chairs.
Description of Work: He came and removed a soft floor in our kitchen and resurfaced it with this new cushioned vinyl flooring.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

SANDY F.
06/2012
5.0
carpet installation
  + -1 more
The service was great. The installation went smoothly and they came when they said they were going to. I will definitely be using them again.
Description of Work: They installed new carpeting for me.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,200

BONNIE G.
05/2012
5.0
flooring contractor
  + -1 more
I would rate them highly overall since they wanted to satisfy their customer.
Description of Work: I used Brown’s Flooring to put in new bamboo flooring.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Glenn P.
04/2012
5.0
flooring contractor
  + -1 more
Bob, owner and estimater, was our sales person. He is a no b.s. kind of guy and did a good job getting the costs down to my budget. Ken was our installer and he did a great job. Very detailed oriented. Didn't leave any loose ends at all. I definitely recommend this company
Description of Work: Replaced carpet in family room, and vinyl flooring in kitchen and bath, with laminate flooring. .

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Ken Q.
04/2012
5.0
carpet installation, flooring contractor
  + 0 more
I contacted Bob at Brown's based on the reviews I read on Angie's List. I travel for work and Bob was very accomodating in setting up a time that met my schedule and was right on time for the appointment. I showed him the areas that I wanted replaced and asked for suggestions on replace or not to replace lesser used rooms. I followed Bob's suggestions for the carpet upsatairs and asked if they could stretch the carpet in the basement that the previous homeowner had self-installed but had not properly stretched. The installation team was great and te finished job is outstanding! The installation crew cured the basement carpet issue by basically taking it up and reinstatlling it. I was most impressed with their work and would not hesitate to buy from them again.
Description of Work: Remove and replace existing carpeting in family room, stairway, and second floor loft area.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

KENNETH W.
04/2012
5.0
flooring contractor
  + -1 more
Their price was fair. The installation guy was good and kept me in the loop. They did a meticulous job and they took their time and really did it right. Everything turned out really nice.
Description of Work: They installed vinyl flooring in our kitchen and bathrooms.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600

John S.
04/2012
5.0
carpet installation
  + -1 more
We had our entire upstairs carpet replaced when we moved into our new home. We went to several stores to get estimates and found that Bob was the most professional and least pushy when it came to choosing a carpet. He actually let us decide which carpet we liked best, which I can't say the same for some other companies. Once we made our choice, Bob was also great about trying to work with us to a price that worked for us on a high quality carpet. Communication was friendly and efficient. Installation was fast and professional. No problems at any point during the entire experience. We will no doubt use Brown's again. Thanks!
Description of Work: New carpet installation in the entire 2nd story of our home.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

JOHN W M.
03/2012
5.0
flooring contractor
  + -1 more
Took several samples home from showroom to select color. Bob visited promptly and provided estimate. Followed within couple weeks for installation. Ken did a great job installing. I am an engineer and do most things DIY. My test for professional is seeing result better than I could do. This was a slam dunk. This job got the attention I would have given it and much more. Joints are perfect in location and finish. Thresholds and trim a perfect. I removed appliances ahead of time, but Ken helped put them back without touching the floor. The service felt highly personal from start to finish. The whole experience felt highly personal. cldn't have asked for more. Ken treated our house and the job like it was his own. We selected Brown's flooring based on a referral (the best way). That's what Angie's list is good for--I would refer these guys to anybody.
Description of Work: Removed old linoleum, installed Armstrong Alterna flooring--vinyle that looks like tile, grouted squares.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400

Rick S.
03/2012
5.0
carpet installation
  + -1 more
An inconsiderate contractor was looking at my tile floor to see if they were responsible for a broken floor tile. They pulled the carpet up at the edge of the tile and informed me it was improperly installed and they were not responsible. The person had no carpet tools or didn't want to take the time and reattached the carpet by hand. Needless to say, the carpet separated from the tile and was starting to show signs of wear. The gentleman that repaired the carpet, Charles, had a great attitude and looked at the tile for me. He said that if I could find another tile left from the previous owner he could do a pretty good repair that would buy me some time. The people at Brown's are great to work with and I undoubtedly saved more money than I would have potentially lost if the carpet had ripped, frayed or worn and had to be replaced. I have done business with Browns Flooring for several years their prices are fair and I will continue to give them my business.
Description of Work: Re-stretched and reattached carpet to tack strip and trimmed the excess. Kept my carpet from being ruined.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

ROBIN C.
03/2012
5.0
carpet installation, flooring contractor, hardwood floor
  + 1 more
It went extremely well. Picking out samples at the showroom went better than I'd thought it would. Once we found the three types of flooring we wanted, the staff was able to find us the best prices on all of the flooring stock. I can't remember the order that the carpeting, vinyl and hardwood flooring was installed in, but it went quickly and the hardwood crew especially was very good at handling any little glitches that arose. We are extremely happy with the result! I also want to add that Bob Workman, the owner, was a joy to work with. It was the glowing reviews that he got on Angie's List that helped us to decide to go with his company. Brown's Flooring had a lot of very positive reviews, and that impressed us. There was one review that complained of their showroom smelling of cigarette smoke, but that was not our experience. Their showroom is organized and clean, and the woman who helped us pick our flooring products was very personable and helpful.
Description of Work: All the old carpeting was removed, as was the vinyl flooring in two bathrooms and the laundry room. We had hardwood flooring installed in the first floor entryway, living room, dining room and family room; new carpeting installed in the first floor master bedroom and den, and new carpeting on the stairs leading up to the second floor, and new carpeting in the second floor bedrooms and loft.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,600

Natalie A.
02/2012
5.0
carpet installation
  + -1 more
I like that they are local. They are super professional and super trustworthy. They do great quality work. They have a large selection of carpet and flooring.
Description of Work: We had Brown's Flooring do an enormous carpeting job.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

PAUL & GLORIA W.
01/2012
5.0
flooring contractor
  + -1 more
We've dealt with them before. They were very accomodating. They did a beautiful job installing it. They were very careful in making sure it was what I wanted it. Their price was equivalent to all the other stores in the area. We are very happy with it.
Description of Work: They installed a floating floor in the kitchen.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

DAVID C.
01/2012
5.0
contractors, flooring contractor, hardwood floor
  + 1 more
His workmanship is good. He has his own people, they aren't subs. They are very meticulous. It looks really good. The angles match.
Description of Work: We had hardwood floors put in.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,750

Colleen B.
12/2011
5.0
carpet installation
  + -1 more
Brown's did a great job. Very responsive to all my questions, very knowledgeable about their products, and what might work best for my situation. And, after comparing all the costs, Brown's pricing was actually better than the local home improvement store, and I think both service and quality were better.
Description of Work: Carpet and padding for the previously unfinished basement. I wanted durable, eco-friendly carpeting and the thickest possible padding considering this was going on a concrete floor.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Brett S.
12/2011
5.0
carpet installation, flooring contractor
  + 0 more
The service was great. They said it would be about two weeks and they were done in just over a week.
Description of Work: I purchased a 12' x 7' piece of carpet from Lowe's and had Brown's Flooring bind the edges.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$63

JOAN B.
11/2011
5.0
flooring contractor
  + -1 more
The installers turned up on time and were pleasant. The lead installer was particularly professional. They worked quickly and have the job done in less time than predicted. The carpet looks great and we are happy with choose Brown's Flooring to do our work.
Description of Work: I went to their showroom and spoke to the salesperson there. She understood my budget and suggested a couple of carpets that would work well for me. I got a rough estimate from her and then went back two weeks later and set up an appointment for measurement of my upstairs. Mr. Workman came promptly to my home, did all of the measuring, and brought along the carpet sample book to confirm my selection. When I dropped off the initial deposit, he gave me the dates that they would do the installation.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,450

STEPHANIE S.
11/2011
5.0
flooring contractor
  + -1 more
We went to the store and spoke to Robert Workman about the type of flooring we were looking for and he was very helpful about what would work well with our pets. We took home several samples and decided that day which one we liked. Mr. Workman came out to our home and took measurements and we discussed how to treat the concrete before laying down the new floor. Within a week and a half from the time Mr. Workman was at our house, the installers came out and removed the carpet, carpet pad, put down the Kilz and laid the new laminate flooring. We are very pleased with the service both at Brown's Flooring and at our home. Our new floor looks great!
Description of Work: Removed carpet and pad and used Kilz on the concrete floor due to pets ruining carpet; and then put down laminate flooring in living/dining area.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

DOUG & KATHY M.
10/2011
5.0
carpet installation, hardwood floor
  + 0 more
We had checked out several places to get estimates to replace our dated carpet and vinyl with updated carpet and hardwoods, and had numerous no-shows and no call backs from places highly recommended by various friends and family. We finally decided to use our Angie's List referral source! After reading the positives about Brown's Flooring I decided to give them a call and a visit. I met with Janice Lilly in the showroom and she was the epitome of helpfulness after many days of my coming and going with samples to get a visual in our home; even suggesting a location where I could see in person one of the hardwoods they had installed. The carpet was installed first and was perfect in every way...no issues or problems! The hardwoods were installed about a week later, (end of July '11), again with no issues or problems; that is until we discovered major water damage from a leaking water pipe that had slowly leaked under the newly installed hardwoods for about two weeks! (That's another story....unrelated to the flooring!) Brown's Flooring came back to do the restoration/replacement of the floors involved after the water damage was taken care of in Sept. of '11. This is where Bob Workman and Brown's Flooring went above and beyond our expectations: The new flooring was meticulously matched and laid to perfection to not stand out from but blend in with the original. At one point to save more beautiful hardwoods from being ripped out to meet up exactly, their foreman installer, Louis, took pains to hand strip and sand a narrow (maybe less than 1/8 of an inch) piece of the maple to custom fit into a tiny gap now making it indistinguishable from the rest of the floor. This was at our request to save the time, effort, and cost of taking out the uninvolved floor because of the little gap. I can't say enough good things about Louis and his patience, willingness, and artistry to make our floor look just like it did originally! The overall experience was beyond our expectations and we would and do highly recommend them for anyone else. We get numerous compliments on the floors and are so glad we went this route with Brown's Flooring instead of paying perhaps less but putting up with unprofessional and unreliable contractors.
Description of Work: Take up and removal of wall to wall Hideous Hunter Green carpet (dating back from 1986) in three bedrooms (and two bathrooms), great room, hallway, and dining area, plus take up and removal of dated vinyl in kitchen and half bath. Installation of new carpet in two bedrooms, and beautiful new hardwood maple flooring in the remainder of the house; third bedroom/office, great room, dining area, kitchen and breakfast nook.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

SHEILA O.
09/2011
5.0
carpet installation, flooring contractor
  + 0 more
I called and was given the name of one of their employees to contact for an appointment. The man came to the house within 2 days (meeting my work schedule requirements), stretched the carpet in a very short amount of time, and left the room in very good condition. No after-call clean up was required on my part.
Description of Work: I needed to have a berber carpet in my basement stretched to remove some "hills" that occurred after a cleaning (not by this company).

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Scott W.
09/2011
5.0
carpet installation, flooring contractor
  + 0 more
Brown's Flooring was recommended by our regular carpet cleaner. We were told that Brown's is a reputable company who values customer service and provides quality carpet and installation. We were happy to learn that this recommendation was very true. We did some comparison shopping and found that Brown's standard pad and installation charges were better than any other that we shopped. Their flooring prices were very competitive and their service was great. We received excellent help from Janice while making our carpet choice. Bob came out to measure and give us a quote and they were very patient while we orchestrated the scheduling around several other repair projects that we were working on. The installlers arrived on time. They moved all of our furniture, removed the old carpet and pad, cleaned the area and then installed the new pad and carpet. They worked efficiently and cleaned up as they went. The whole job went quickly and they were very professional in their work. The result is a beautifully carpeted room and the knowledge that it is backed by a good company. We will use Brown's again when we make decisions about the rest of our home.
Description of Work: We purchased carpet from Brown's showroom and had it installed in our family room.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

ROBERT & JUDY L.
08/2011
5.0
flooring contractor
  + -1 more
They kept us notified about the issues pertaining to our tile flooring being sent in. The clerk who helped us was the sister of the owner and she took a great interest in helping us pick out a floor. She just showed a lot, and got involved in it. She helped us figure out what we wanted. The job was taken care of, on time, with no problems.
Description of Work: They took up an old vinyl floor and laid a new vinyl tile floor. The vinyl did not show up on time, and they told us about it.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

SANDRA M.
07/2011
5.0
flooring contractor
  + -1 more
Ken the installer arrived promptly each morning at 8:30 on the two days required for the job. He took great care moving appliances and furniture--nothing was marred. He also showed me choices of colors for the cove molding and metal boundary strips that I hadn't realized were available. The installation was accomplished with remarkable neatness and outstanding precision. The results look terrific! Ken was also friendly, polite, and fun to talk with.
Description of Work: I had new sheet vinyl flooring installed in my kitchen plus the adjacent laundry alcove and bathroom. This required applying skimcoat to level the previous floor, moving appliances, installing the flooring, new wooden baseboard molding, and new cove molding on the toe-kick space under the base cabinets. The installer also painted my floor register cover to match the new cove molding, caulked some spots, and returned everything he had moved to its original place.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,850

Shelly B.
07/2011
3.0
flooring contractor
  + -1 more
This was the first company to reply to my request for an estimate, so I rated them well on their responsiveness. I did change my original order from carpet to laminate, which might have been a slight hassle for Bob to send the carpet back. However, I did end up spending twice my original estimate because of choosing laminate instead of carpet. Instead of making me feel like a valued customer, he made no attempt to hide his displeasure with having to make the change. Bob came out to my house twice to take the same measurements, and still there wasn't enough carpet ordered for the stairs, which resulted in a 3rd installation visit. The laminate installer, Ken, had excellent work ethic and he was wonderfully pleasant to have around. I would work with Ken again in an instant if he ever switched companies. Finally, I had a complete unopened box of laminate leftover. I asked Bob if I could return that for credit, and his reply to me was one of the most unprofessional responses I have ever heard. Therefore, I would not work with this company again. On a side note, the Brown's Flooring store is very uncomfortable to be in. It is very hot and smells like cigarrette smoke and chemicals. On one occasion, I had to leave before I made my selections because I couldn't stand to be in there anymore. I gave a good rating on quality because the new carpet and laminate do look very nice.
Description of Work: Carpet and padding removed from stairs and 2nd floor. New carpet and padding placed on stairs, laminate installed on 2nd floor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$5,000

Response from Brown's Flooring
I have tried to accommodate the member in every possible way, including having my guys work Saturday and Sunday, paying a restock fee of over $300.00. On the side note: my guys had trouble working in the home due cat urine saturated in the carpet. Still haven't been compensated for the services provided. I'll let my reputation on Angie's List speak for itself. Very difficult to please everyone!

CARYL H.
06/2011
5.0
carpet installation, flooring contractor, hardwood floor
  + 1 more
Everything went great. The overall quality of work was amazing. The crew was very professional, punctual, and courteous. They were very nice to work with. They were very helpful with moving all the furniture. I really felt like I received great value when using this company.
Description of Work: They refinished two hardwood floors for us. They also installed some carpet in two bedrooms and a hallway.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

CARLA H.
06/2011
5.0
carpet installation, flooring contractor
  + 0 more
Wonderful - even great service 4 years after the sale. The staff were great to work with when I chose the first carpet I'd ever purchased: helpful in choosing the style and color, knowledgeable about the types of materials used, and professional in the installation (which included trying to level out the floor of this old home). Four years later, the carpet has held up wonderfully - except for some pet stains from a tenant's bad, bad dog. Brown's staff was able quickly to look up the composition of the carpet and pad I had installed so the cleaners knew what to use. They even recommended a steam cleaning company which would guarantee their work. So nice to have not only a good product, but great service even years after the sale. Would not hesitate to buy from them again
Description of Work: Had new carpet and pad installed in the upstairs of my 1890 Victorian home - 3 bedrooms, hallway, and staircase.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Contact information

8517 Westfield Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46240

http://www.brownsflooring.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Flooring Sales and Installation,
Carpet Sales and Installation,
Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation,
Ceramic Tile,
Unfinished Carpentry

FAQ

Brown's Flooring is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Brown's Flooring accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Brown's Flooring offers free project estimates.
Yes, Brown's Flooring offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Brown's Flooring offers a 5% senior discount.
No, Brown's Flooring does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Brown's Flooring offers warranties.
Brown's Flooring offers the following services: Flooring Sales & Installation - Carpet, No-Wax Vinyl, Laminate, Hardwood, Vinyl Tile, Vinyl Plank, Carpet Binding, & Custom Area Rugs.
Installation of floors not purchased through Brown's, sales or installation of ceramic tile or oriental rug repair.

Contact information

8517 Westfield Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46240

http://www.brownsflooring.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM