Larry Helms Floor Sanding & Refinishing Inc

Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation, Flooring Sales and Installation, Floor Cleaning and Waxing

About us

Larry Helms Floor Sanding & Refinishing Inc. specializes in hardwood refinishing and installation for both residential homes and commercial spaces. As a family business with over 40 years of experience, we take pride in the quality of our workmanship! We offer custom, on-site staining and use quality products to achieve beautiful and sound-wooden floors. We Specialize in Custom Staining. Call Us Today for a FREE Estimate! Come visit our Show Room!

Business highlights

41 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Floor Materials,Floor Materials,Flooring Contractors

Services we don't offer

Tile or carpet

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.953 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
2%
3
2%
2
2%
1
11%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 1-25 of 53 reviews

Nathan B.
03/2019
5.0
hardwood floor
  + -1 more
The new finish is BEAUTIFUL. The floors look better than when they were new! The old finish was a traditional, semi-gloss, golden oil-based finish. The new one is matte, more transparent/colorless water-based finish. Had a couple spots on the final coat, they came back no questions asked and corrected. Very professional and always on time. Thank you!
Description of Work: Extended hardwoods under old cabinets (which had been removed). Refinished 900 sq ft of hardwoods throughout home, plus stairs, with an upgraded matte, water-based finish.

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
$4,000

frank K.
09/2018
5.0
hardwood floor
  + -1 more
We are very satisfied. The crew showed up on time, completed the work efficiently, and left the site in very good condition.
Description of Work: strip & refinish porch 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
$1,600

Corey S.
02/2018
1.0
flooring contractor, floor cleaning
  + 0 more
I left two voicemails with this business and never herd back. This was after I got a referral by a different flooring company.
Description of Work: Dog scratches removed/corrected
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Bill B.
12/2017
2.0
flooring contractor, floor cleaning
  + 0 more
I left a voicemail for them several weeks ago and never received a return phone call.
Description of Work: Hardwood floor repairs and refinishing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0


Catherine B.
08/2017
5.0
hardwood floor
  + -1 more
From start to finish everything went smoothly and on time. Carpet in office was removed and replaced with wood floors to match the other wood floors on our main level. Could not have had a better match having to match 25 year old wood floors. They looked perfect. Excellent job. Highly professional and prompt. I will use again in the future.
Description of Work: I had a home office that needed to have the carpet removed and replaced,

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
$2,200

Susan G.
12/2016
5.0
hardwood floor
  + -1 more
Fantastic job. Very helpful in determining best finish and plan. Able to work around our timeline. Prompt and careful work done. Also able to refinish some old water damage and matched existing stairs (not being refinished). Floors look beautiful and brand new!
Description of Work: Needed hardwood floors refinished after broken pipe water damage.

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

Harry M.
03/2015
5.0
hardwood floor
  + -1 more
I was very happy with it. They do what they say they will do and they are reasonable in the market. I wouldn't call anybody else. I am hard to please and I have a little concern on one area; that wasn't a question, they came out and they fixed it. They were prompt in taking care of it and wanted to make sure that I was happy with the job.
Description of Work: I have done hardwood floors with Larry Helms Floor Sanding & Refinishing Inc. I had hardwood white oak flooring installed upstairs. They installed it then sanded and finished 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
$3,000

Hamdija C.
01/2015
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
  + 0 more
This was a great experience. Truly professional from beginning to the end. They quickly came to estimate the job, and communicated throughout the process from scheduling to sanding, installation and refinishing. They were more than willing to go the extra mile to ensure I was completely satisfied with the job. I wish I could give Larry Helms and his team an A++ all around. The job was top quality for a very reasonable price. Thanks!
Description of Work: Sanded and refinished floors in living room, stairs, three bedrooms, and installed hardwood floors in the kitchen/dining 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
$3,200

Tammy W.
11/2014
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
  + 0 more
We hired this company to remove carpet from our Master Bedroom and closet and install hardwood to match the existing hardwood in our home. From estimate to completion we could not have had better service or be more pleased. They outlined the process and timeline in detail and in writing along with a specific estimate of the project cost. We had other estimates in which the companies said they would be in and out in 1 day and would match the floor as closely as possible at a much higher cost. Helms examined our existing hardwood and explained that in order to keep the floor consistent and properly install it, they would need to bring the wood in and allow it to acclimate for 7 days before beginning the installation and that it would not be wise to rush the process. We were anxious to get the floor done but decided to trust the experts and we are so glad that we did. The final product speaks for itself and it couldn't possibly match any closer. You would never know the floors were not all installed simultaneously. They did a spectacular job and we would definitely recommend this company to anyone considering any type of hardwood flooring project. They know their craft, they deliver what they promise at a reasonable cost. and the quality of their work in phenomenal. If you need hardwood flooring pick up the phone and call Helms Flooring and you will not be disappointed.
Description of Work: Installed hardwood flooring in bedroom and closet.

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

Wesley H.
11/2014
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
  + 0 more
Our home, built in 2002 had oak floors throughout the bottom floor done in a 'golden' coloring. We found this to be very old fashioned and traditional and would suit most homeowners just fine but we wanted to update the look of the home to a very contemporary/modern look. We wanted black flooring. After speaking with multiple contractors, we were told that the level of darkness we were looking to achieve would not be possible without either replacing the floor with a manufactured product or by using a special stain (which most did not/would not use) combined with a dye (all of which said they did not/would not use). All except for Larry Helms. He was the only contractor I could find in the area who had experience in the use of dyes. However the price was steeper than other contractors. Thus we hired another company to do our master bedroom upstairs as a trial run. They did not have access to either the special stain or the dye and indeed they failed to achieve the look we were after. Thus I hired Larry to do the downstairs and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. I would say that if you are looking for a complicated or non-traditional job, Larry Helms is the person to speak to and I'm sure the run of the mill jobs will be no challenge at all for his talent.
Description of Work: Sanded existing oak flooring and re-stained to an extremely dark color, fitting the modern look we were going for.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300

DENNIS L.
09/2014
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
  + 0 more
They did a great job. Sanded off old finish, which was dark, and brought them back to natural. Their work was excellant every step of the way and when they were finished you would have thought they were new floors. I am extremely happy with their workmanship and the quality of the job. This was the first time I had worked with them and I will surely use them again. Great team, great job!
Description of Work: Sanded and recoated floors

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
$850

Kathleen Y.
02/2014
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
  + 0 more
Larry Helms Company sanded, stained, sealed, and finished surface with polyurethane. They also replaced all shoe moulding with pre-primed shoe moulding and thresholds. The area was just over 1000 square feet. They were very efficient and the floors look wonderful!
Description of Work: refinish hardwood floors

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

Michael K.
01/2014
5.0
hardwood floor
  + -1 more
I’ve used them previously and they’ve been around for a number of years. They did a wonderful job. They cleaned up any mess. I have no complaints at all. Everything about them was fine so that's why I used them repeatedly.
Description of Work: I used Larry Helm’s Floor Sanding & Refinishing to sand and stain the kitchen 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

Karen P.
09/2013
1.0
hardwood floor
  + -1 more
I left a message on the answering machine and never received a call back.
Description of Work: Nothing as they did not call me back.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Erica R.
09/2013
5.0
hardwood floor
  + -1 more
Everything was done as promised. Floors look beautiful!
Description of Work: Sanded and refinished hardwoods. Replace air vents with custom wood vents.

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
$3,800

Stacey H.
07/2013
1.0
hardwood floor
  + -1 more
I called and scheduled an appointment to have someone look at an area on my hardwoods that is damaged and needs repair. The call and appointment went according to plan but I have not heard from the company since the visit to my home on 7/12/2013. I have tried calling and left two voice messages and to this date no one has contacted me. As far as I am concerned, I will not do business with a this company. I admit the job was small but in today's economy I do not think any job is too small. My assumption is that if you don't have a large enough job (say in the thousands) they will not respond. I do not recommend this company. I will take my business to someone who needs and deserves it.
Description of Work: The provider came to my house to give me an estimate for an area of hardwood flooring damage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Nancy V.
05/2013
5.0
hardwood floor
  + -1 more
It was an excellent service. Larry was easy to talk too and they had great ideas.
Description of Work: They installed two thresholds on my wood flooring.

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
$200

Richard L.
04/2013
5.0
hardwood floor
  + -1 more
The craftsmen were prompt, courteous, and did excellent work. It was a very small project, but everything was done with the utmost care. I would highly recommend them for any wood floor refinishing project, large or small.
Description of Work: Sanded and refinished bathroom floor for a bathroom remodel.

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
$450

Debby G.
03/2013
5.0
hardwood floor
  + -1 more
From start to finish, it was a professional and high quality job. They arrived promptly, cleaned up their mess and were very polite and professional at all times. The finished product looks wonderful! I am completely satisfied and recommend this company to everyone.
Description of Work: Remove existing tile floor in mudroom. Install hardwood floors in space.

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
$2,500

Joseph S.
01/2013
5.0
hardwood floor
  + -1 more
I asked Larry Helms Flooring to give me an estimate to strip old carpet and hardwood flooring and install all new hardwoods in my residence. Their estimate was competitive but it was their professionalism which made me choose them. And they did not disappoint me. They promptly arrived on all days to begin work. The work took two days and a half days. I was very happy with the results and so was my wife. However, on the evening of the last day we found a hairline surface scratch and called to let them know and for them to come out and check it out. I was truly amazed at their response. The next day it was like a four alarm fire had happened we had so many of their techs out we couldn't keep up with them and needless to say they completely removed the damaged hardwoods and replaced them with new woods, installed new shoe moldings throughout the house, cleaned and swept and except for our beautiful new hardwood floors you would never have known they were here. Their installation team was very friendly and made our household disruption bearable - a great company and a great bunch of guys. I would highly recommend Larry Helms Flooring because their work and their install teams were the best.
Description of Work: Larry Helms Flooring was to strip out all old hardwoods and carpet and replace with all new hardwoods of our choice and install new show moldings throughout.

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
$7,720

Penny E.
11/2012
5.0
hardwood floor
  + -1 more
We liked them from the very beginning. They didn't seem to have any trouble at all coming up with a color that would blend in the new wood with the existing wood. They matched it perfectly, created very little dust and blended in the repair perfectly. Also we had gotten a quote from a few other companies to fix the job, and Larry Helms was the most reasonable - in fact they were only 1/4 of the price of another company we consulted.
Description of Work: Larry Helms was called in to fix a botched job by another company. We had them re-sand and finish the job for the new hardwoods in our master bedroom, hall and stairs and blend in a spot at the front door where there was a repair.

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
$1,300

Sandra G.
07/2012
5.0
hardwood floor
  + -1 more
My floors are just beautiful! The color is great and is a fantastic upgrade from what I had before.
Description of Work: I hired them to replace my hardwood floors.

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

Lisa B.
04/2012
5.0
hardwood floor
  + -1 more
From the original visit for the estimate to the installation day this company was very timely, professional and a pleasure to contract with. The installers were very nice and respectful of our home. They kept the installation area and their work area in the garage as clean as possible. Their contracted price was never changed with add-ones or extras...no unwanted surprises.
Description of Work: Removed old carpeting and installed prefinished hardwoods and trim molding 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
$3,000

Ed H.
02/2012
5.0
hardwood floor
  + -1 more
The entire process went very well. The initial quote was itemized and they allowed me to complete some of the preparatory items myself to save some money. The guys who did the work are professionals who know their jobs and were willing to answer any questions. The finished product is excellent. Overall, it was a good experience.
Description of Work: They arrived on time and got right to work sanding the floor and applying the stain on the first day. We were refinishing about 650 square feet. Over the next three days they applied several coats of finish polyurethane. They even refinished the top of an old dining table at no charge taking almost an hour to get the stain color just right.

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
$1,500

Josephine B.
11/2011
5.0
hardwood floor
  + -1 more
They were excellent. They gave me a schedule before they came in to do the work and they stayed exactly with that schedule. They were here on time, they were courteous, neat and the work was done. The quality of work and the level of service were good. I will use them in future.
Description of Work: I used the services of Larry Helms Floor Sanding & Refinishing Inc. for installation of hardwood floors and resurfacing the existing floors, 2 weeks ago.

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
$4,600
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Contact information

1015 Forsyth Ave, Indian Trail, NC 28079

http://www.larryhelmsfloors.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

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

Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Floor Cleaning and Waxing

FAQ

Larry Helms Floor Sanding & Refinishing Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Larry Helms Floor Sanding & Refinishing Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Larry Helms Floor Sanding & Refinishing Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Larry Helms Floor Sanding & Refinishing Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Larry Helms Floor Sanding & Refinishing Inc offers a 5% senior discount.
No, Larry Helms Floor Sanding & Refinishing Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Larry Helms Floor Sanding & Refinishing Inc offers warranties.
Larry Helms Floor Sanding & Refinishing Inc offers the following services: Floor Materials,Floor Materials,Flooring Contractors
Tile or carpet

Contact information

1015 Forsyth Ave, Indian Trail, NC 28079

http://www.larryhelmsfloors.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed