Hardwood Floor Specialist LLC

It could not have gone much smoother than it did. Everything done on time and Sergery was very supportive with tips about how to improve the quality of my own work.

From the time Sergey gave us the estimate on the work that needed to be done he communicated with us constantly what he was doing and why he was doing the procedure. He is a great communicator and answered all our questions. I ask a lot of ?'s which he thoroughly answered. He draped the furniture to keep the dust off our furniture and was constantly vacuuming up byproducts from his work. I could tell he had respect for our furnishings and our home. He is meticulous in his work and never rushes to finish. He was timely and worked two long days with only a lunch break. I liked the fact that he let me know what he was doing when I inquired. He also took me out to the garage to show how the boards are cut and prepared for each spot in the floor. I would definitely hire Sergey again and recommend him to all my friends!!! He is a "true professional" and "master craftsman"!!! It was the "best experience" I have ever had with a contractor. My only "regret" is that he did not do the original work!!! If you hire Sergey to do any kind of hardwood flooring in your home you will not be disappointed!!!

I just learned a new way to spell perfection; it is H A R D W O O D F L O O R S P E C I A L I S T. We had water damage in our eating nook area. The area flooring had to be replaced and new boards matched with the remaining floor. Sergey took the time to select boards that would perfectly match the older 12 year old floor. Other areas of the floor that showed normal wear and tear and some moisture damage were revived to look like brand new. It’s very apparent that Sergey knows what he is doing. Sergey completely stripped and refinished our old floor. Where his equipment couldn’t get to, he did by hand - sanding corners, etc. He took no short cuts and the end result is a beautiful hardwood floor. We had no idea that this beauty was hiding under our yellowed stain floor. Sergey did an excellent job of communicating the particulars and answering our questions. Sergey’s word is as good as gold – he does what he says he’s going to do and when – very punctual. The care that Sergey took with our floor and our home was like it was his own. We are thrilled with our refinished floor. We highly recommend Sergey and Hardwood Floor Specialist.

Working with Sergey was a real pleasure. He is a talented craftsman, extremely hard worker, and a perfectionist. We agreed on a price ,date, and scope of the work to be performed and he did exactly what he said he would do at a level that quite frankly I did not expect. He was here early, stayed late, and took no shortcuts. My floors look better than they did when they were new. It is my impression that Sergey is obsessive compulsive regarding his craft and when he leaves this earth he will go to OCD heaven and still stand out! An added bonus is that he is as fine a person as he is craftsman!

Sergey runs his business like a well-oiled machine. He was prompt from the bid to the completion of the job and explained exactly what he would do to get the results we wanted. He took the time to answer all our questions as well as any we had along the way. While not the least expensive bid we received, we believe we received the best quality and workmanship for the price. The results are excellent. Sergey is a true craftsmen. We couldn't be happier. We used Angie's List to find the right contractor for our job.

We are extremely pleased with the results of Sergey's work. The project was started and finished right on schedule and for the agreed upon price. The floors are beautiful. We would not hesitate to recommend Sergey to anyone wanting their floors refinished and we will certainly call him if we need any additional work in our other rooms.

After some negotiation, we accepted Sergey's bid on Feb 2 and he started the job Feb 7. He told us in detail what and when he was going to be doing things and the days and times it would be better if we were out of the house. He was there every day (4 days) at 8:30 AM and supervised every bit of the work, doing much of it himself. He moved several heavy pieces of furniture out of the way and replaced (for an extra fee) them when the job was done. The work went exactly has he described it and there was almost no dust or odor to contend with. We were out of the house most of the time, so might have missed some dust or odor during the actual work. The results are beautiful. We hadn't realized how badly they had needed refinishing until we saw how they looked when re done. I would definitely recommend Sergey to do anyone's floors. The job was about as painless as one can imagine and the results were gorgeous.

Sergey has worked for us before as a carpenter and he was so careful and paid such attention to all the details that we felt confident in hiring him to do the floors.He explained everything and provided us with pictures of his work. He always returned phone calls promptly and is punctual and hardworking. He's also a very happy person who loves his work and obviously takes great pride in it and it shows! He was so happy with how the floors turned out, and so are we! . ,

I found Sergei listed as one of the several local service people in the Portland area that was written up in Angie's list magazine. I've had a lot of experience with contractors/craftsman and old homes so I'm usually very careful and get three quotes. When Sergei showed up the day I called him for a quote and sounded so knowledgeable I hired him on the spot. In fact he was so helpful about other aspects of my kitchen remodel I told him I should be taking notes! Besides being an absolute charmer (in a good way- funny and enthusiastic) he was totally professional. He didn't waste either of our time by idly chatting but giving me information that would make my different choices of options easier. When I let him know cost was a huge factor he set upon keeping the costs as reasonable as he could. We decided on stranded bamboo flooring as the best (and pretty much only option) because of the many different levels of my floors. I'm so glad I spent the extra money for the bamboo flooring, I'm very concerned about environmental aspects of building as is Sergei. He showed me a product he uses that is enviromentally safe. One of the many extras that he did without thinking that I really appreciated was I had a huge pile of branches in a pile in the back yard where he and his assistant John were going to back in the trailer with the flooring. He took the entire pile and dumped it without so much of a moments mention. I was planning on paying someone to haul that away so I was greatful. Laying down the floor took a little bit longer that we both had thought it would but that was no fault of Sergei's. The floor was a nightmare of different building projects over the years that there was many hills and valley's. One carpenter that was there to make a bid on cabinet faces when asked his opinion gave a lengthy procedure that would have cost thousands. Sergei, chose another option that took some extra time but the floor looks almost completely level (it looks completely level to me) and I'm thrilled. If it sounds like I'm overdoing the compliments on Sergei I'm really not. I don't think I've run into any builder that has worked harder, been easier to work with or has completed a job way past my expectations. My only warning is he so punctual he usually arrived by 7:30 a.m. when he had said 8:00 so make sure you're dressed:)

perfect. Sergey was brought in by his brother Aleksey when we decided early in Alekseys project that it would be beneficial to refinish a small stairwell and landing. Sergey came in and did a wonderful job on some backbreaking work as the steps had a number of layers of old and very thick glue. The end result was excellent and both brothers attention to quality was obvious.

Sergey responded promptly when asked for a bid. His pricing was reasonable and a week later he started the job. Completed all work in 2 long days as promised. At each step in the process it took the extra time to make sure the result was perfect. Finished product looks like a new hardwood floor.

When he gave me an estimate, he was very thorough, and thought about the appearance of the finished product. He made suggestions on how to make the rooms look as one area by incorporating new and old boards. He arrived promptly and covered all openings to limit dirt and dust. The job was cleaned up every day, limiting any chance of soiling my home. I could not believe how hard he worked to assure that the new and old boards blended together. He had me check the work as he completed an area and gave me the chance to ask questions and make changes. Sergey is very much a "hands-on" person and doesn't rely on someone else to do the job. The finished work is beautiful. His work has really added value to my home.

Overall, process was great. We communicated in person (pre-meetings), by phone, bo email and in person.. The only "DO" we have is "Do hire Sergey for your hardwood floor installation or finishing" !!!

Sergey did a very professional job. He was able to diagnose the water damage and measure the humidity. This is something that another contractor did not recognize (they would have resealed the water damaged wood with the water still there). I was able to schedule the work with Sergey to meet my timing needs. He procured the extra wood needed to repair the damage at a very fair price and quickly. Finally, he was able to offer options on which finish(es) to use and was able to show samples of the various choices. We are very satisfied with the final product. Sergey is both experienced and trustworthy.

Sergey arrived a few minutes early for the job, and we reviewed what I wanted done. Because I wanted to apply a particular oil finish, Sergey's work involved sanding the floor, filling cracks, and making minor repairs. I never imagined that my 68-year-old white oak floor (and I didn't know it was white oak until Sergey identified it) could look so good! When he encountered issues with my floor, he took the time to point them out and then discussed options for resolving them. Sergey and Eugene did excellent work and finished about a half-hour earlier than expected. Because I am applying the finish myself, Sergey lent me a video to watch about floor finishing, gave me some very good tips about the process, and provided two supplier contacts where I could get moulding. The price was more than reasonable for the effort--it was a bargain. I recommend Sergey Alyabyev highly.

Sergey met with us at our home to give us an estimate and to take floor samples with him to match the wood type. He was very professional and seemed very experienced so we decided to have him install our living room floor. We were impressed with his dedication and careful attention to detail. He was determined to find the best matching wood for our living room. He traveled to three different distributors before deciding on the correct match. Our new floor is beautiful and looks as though it has always been part of our 1958 home. Sergey was very pleasant and easy to work with. We will definitely call on him again in the future.

We had an excellent experience. Mr. Alyabyev was extremely reliable and professional. He kept all appointments and his communication with us was excellent. The floors are beautiful - one of the best improvements that we have done in our home. I can't believe it's the same floor. I would recommend him to anyone and will hire his company again in the future.

Sergey was punctual and worked within our time frame. We were on a serious deadline and he was able to fit us in and complete the job in time for us to open the doors to our new business. He was very flexible and accommodating and did a wonderful job restoring the floors and sealing them to a beautiful finish. I would absolutely use him again.

I was very pleased with how this contractor worked on my project. The stairs were a real mess and he made them into a very beautiful stairway which everybody really loves. The work is very beautiful and I am totally satisfied with how it turned out. Moreover, this contractor was very easy to work with, totally dependable and professional. I would hire him again and I can recommend him very wholeheartedly.

Everything went great. The contractor was on time and very professional at every stage of the job. This contractor did beautiful work and I would definitely work with him again. He is very experienced and takes great pride in this work. I recommend him very enthusiastically to anybody thinking about having wood floors refinished.

Estimate given, repairs and refinishing completed on time, explanations given prior to any work beginning. Professional and very knowledgeable about hardwood floors. Complementary cleaning supplies given. Cost was fair, work completed on time. Would absolutely recommend this company.

The flooring was delivered & installed promptly. There was very little left over material & they cleaned up after themselves very well. The flooring was installed beautifully with all the smaller pieces used under the kitchen cabinets instead of in the middle of the floor. The sanding was done with minimal dust due to their dustless system. The finish was very low odor, dried quickly and is absolutely beautiful! Sergey was always prompt, friendly & respectful of our home. The result is perfect and we love it!

I was very concerned that my hardwood floors had been damaged beyond repair. That is until I made contact with Hardwood Floor Specialists - two previous companies had told me to simply cover the floors with carpeting! HFS, LLC provided me with an explanation of what could be done, how it would be done, how long it would take and when they would begin. I was kept informed every step of the way. If a change was necessary, I was informed of why, provided options and felt comfortable in making an informed decision . My experience has been nothing short of wonderful! The floors have been saved and look absolutely beautiful! This is a group of First Class professionals who take pride in their work and understand the meaning of craftsmanship and customer service. I would not hesitate to call them again and plan on using HFS, LLC in the near future in my own home.

Very knowledgeable and professional.

I picked Actual Quality construction to install my new hardwood flooring after reading reviews in Angies list. Sergey (the owner) came out right away even thought very busy, after talking to him I knew I wanted him to do the work and so only had the one bid. I had already removed the carpet and particle board sheeting (not something I would recommend, thousands of nails) To save money I said I would install the plywood sheeting too, in the end Sergey picked up, delivered, installed 1/3 of it and lent me his tools to finish, again I would of left it all to him. When Sergey first came out he noticed my existing hardwood flooring was a combination of quarter sawn and #1 hardwood, he took pictures so he could match what I already had in the house. The flooring was delivered and after acclimating, Sergey with a helper installed the flooring (Sergey does all his own work). After "resting" about 2 weeks Sergey came back out, sanded, applied a coat of oil based finish to bring out the color and 2 coat of water based for the final. The floor is beautiful! I am planning on having Sergey come out in the future and install more hardwood flooring. He really appreciates wood.