Hardwood Floor Specialist LLC

We hired Sergey to refinish the hardwood floor in one room of our house that had been previously covered by carpeting. It?s a small room (9x10), but the job did include top nail floors and covering an inactive vent hole. Sergey worked on our floors over 2 days, arriving promptly when he said he would. He was very responsive and the entire project was done within 4 days of first contacting him for an estimate. The finished work looks incredible! He was diligent and thorough and the new area around the vent was integrated seamlessly. He was very communicative and made sure we were comfortable with his course of action. I?d absolutely recommend and we?ll likely hire him again to make the rest of our floors look that good!

Generally, it went fine. The hard part for us was getting all of the surface area clear of the existing furniture; we had several very heavy pieces that we had to take apart. This was our challenge. Once we figured out how to accomplish this, the flooring work moved along well. Sergey kept us well informed, he certainly is gregarious (look it up Sergey)! We have a stone fireplace with a very irregular edge along the floor. It took real care and skill to fit the new flooring with the existing stone. The puzzle fits and looks great. The new flooring ends up with a lower surface level than the prior carpeting. This meant that the wood edging is now lower on the wall than previously. This left a miscolored strip between the edging and the existing wall paint. The lower floor level also required some special adjustment to accomplish a workable match with the outside doors. Sergey provided some extras along the way. Among these, with available extra flooring he did a closet not in the original bid. Completed work with only one floorboard unused.

I recommend Sergey for any hardwood flooring project without reservations. This is the second project for which I have hired Sergey. I chose to work with him again because of my excellent previous experience. He is honest, reliable, punctual and does precise and beautiful work. The project involved removing old carpeting and placing engineered wood flooring in a basement bedroom. As with most renovation projects we experienced a few hiccups, but Sergey handled them all and move the project forward as quickly as he could. The delivery of the flooring material was delayed. Despite the delay Sergey still came to remove the carpet and prep the foundation on the day that we plan to begin the project. After the material finally arrived, he accommodated my busy schedule and came with his assistant and finished the project in one day. There were some unforeseen issues such as trimming the bottom of two doors to allow for clearance over the new floor. Sergey worked over 12 hours to complete the entire job in one day. We also removed and replaced the existing baseboard and trim with new material because they had pet stains from a previous homeowner's dog. Despite the presence of unmovable closet shelving and an air duct, Sergey and his assistant installed the flooring and baseboard/trim throughout the closet. He gave every nook and cranny of the flooring a finished look even in spaces which will not be visible to casual observers. Great work from a talented and hardworking hardwood floor specialist!

Serge did a terrific job. You will never find someone who takes more pride in his work or who works harder to do a perfect job for a customer. He was always on time, always kept his commitments, and did a great job communicating with me as well as updating me The floors were perfect when he finished--he did a really beautiful job for us.

He came out and gave me a quote the same day that I called. He showed me before and after photos of other jobs which was very helpful to determine what my finished product was. He wasn't the least expensive place I called but was the most professional and I felt most comfortable with him doing a fantastic job. Also, he was able to work with my tight timeline as i need to get it done quickly. I was not disappointed! He finished it a day earlier than was promised and the final product looks amazing. He even swept my garage and bought me new socks to walk on the floor for the final inspection. Talk about going above and beyond! I'll be hiring him again for our new house! Thanks so much!

Sergey was professional and friendly. We feel he is an honest hard-working man and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to others and we will be sure to call him for all our future floor needs. Our refinished floors look magnificent and we have received many compliments on them. Sergey took the time to ensure that the right color and finish were chosen so that we would be happy and we are. We have a little dog and Sergey was accommodating and friendly to him also. In summation we feel that whoever chooses Sergey for their floor needs will not be disappointed.

Wow.. Sergey was really good as other reviews have mentioned. I initially thought they were all Sergey's friends/family writing all those amazing reviews - contractors are NOT meant to be that good, right? The whole operation was flawless - he came to my rental property for a quote on Friday (on time), and gave me an estimate right away. I called him back the next day and he was able to start the job within an hour(I had to get the work done ASAP, so the timing was perfect). He finished the job in 3.5 days and everything was all wrapped up by Wednesday - Sergey was thorough, clean and very professional and super punctual. He made the old wooden floor with lots of black spots look brand new. I did compare with two other quotes and Sergey's might be somewhat higher (~15%) than the cheapest quote, but after reading all the reviews and him being able to finish the job within my limited time was worth the extra money. He is very detailed orientated and takes special care to do a 'good job'. I would highly recommend Sergey to anyone looking for any flooring work. I would call him again for any other flooring related work and recommend him to my friends as well.

He came in and barely looked at the floor. He did not touch it to see if it was able to salvage. He immediately stated that the floor in that area had to be replaced. (Two other estimates did not agree). He told me I had to do the entire house or he wouldn't do it. I explained money was limited and to only do the dining room. He stated he would not be able to do that because it would look different. All of that I could have accepted, but his attitude was rude and brusque. He only communicated by text and never even texted his name -- so how do I know what person is sending them. I could not wait for him to leave my house. He may be honest and an expert, but I didn't feel I could trust him or work/ communicate with him. Not a professional with whom I would ever wish to work or have in my home.

Wow! Sergey was awesome. He seemed far more knowledgeable than two other floor companies that came to estimate the job. He did a fantastic job, was punctual, and left the house in great condition. Yes, he was expensive, but it was worth it.

Sergey was on time every morning, and was fast but efficient with getting the floor finished on time. he provided excellent service and I have absolutely nothing but praise for his work ethic and how he runs his business. I will hire him again in the future, and I highly recommend him to anyone who needs a hardwood floor finished, repaired, or refinished.

We hired Sergey from Hardwood Floor Specialist and felt so glad we did ! He came on time both days and was very conscientious . He took great pride in his work, which we know is very hard to find these days. He was very careful with our walls , cabinets and furniture. When his job was complete he left the area cleaner than it was when he first began. He even went the extra mile to make sure we had the right product to maintain our new floors beauty. We would highly recommend him to anyone. You WON'T be sorry !!! Sincerely, Steve and Karen Miller

Sergey is very upfront that his bid will likely be the highest you will receive. He didn't disappoint. It was clearly the highest bid, but from reading others reviews and for having the value house we do with lovely interior features and workwork, we thought it was worth the extra cost if his work turned out to be as we hoped. Again, Sergey didn't disappoint. He took the entire week to do the job, even though it was only about 675 sq feet. He offered and oil or water based stain/seal. We chose the oil and are very glad we did. The floor just pops when you walk in the front door. It is absolutely gorgeous and better than we we built the house 22 years ago. He did vertually all of the work himself except for a helper on the first day. He is very meticulous, even in closets, pantries and other areas you don't pay much attention to. He even took off the moldiing around the island to make it even better than had he not done so. Sergey is very professional and cares deeply about the quality of his work and that you are pleased with it. We were. If you can get beyond absolute dollars, and if you have flooring that is worth it to you to be assured you are having the very best done, Sergey is your man. A friend, upon seeing our floors, has just had Sergey do a parque flooring at his house. Finding the Sergey's of the world is what you subscribe to Angie's list is all about. While there may be others who do just as top quality refinishing of hardwood floors, you are not gambling with Sergey and his work.

The experience could not have gone smoother. The story is that I am moving into my home, so almost all the furniture was out of the house. I needed someone to complete the process within a short amount of time. I did not want shoddy work done in a hurry, so I pretty much gave up on the idea of having my floors done. Sergey was my last bid, and I was going to tell him that I had changed my mind but decided to see what he had to say. Well, I couldn't believe that he could have it finished within the time allotted and after seeing his reviews on Angie's List, along with the photos of his previous work.. and the fact he would move the furniture too, made me think this may work. I accepted his very reasonable bid and the work was started on Monday and completed Wednesday afternoon. I will be able to move in on my set date and I could be more pleased. The ring shank nails were many and very time consuming, but now you cannot even tell they were there. The dark spot between the dining room and living room is gone and looks beautiful. Sergey is very proud of his work and his work ethic. He and his coworker, David worked 12 hrs with very little break and work looks beautiful. I'm so glad I decided to take the leap and go with this company. Sergey has over 20 years experience in wood floor work and it shows. Thank you for making my home more beautiful !

Sergey and his helper David did a high quality restoration of my badly damaged oak flooring. While you can get the job done for less, you will not get the same high quality results that I received from Hardwood Floor Specialists. They were punctual and efficient. I highly recommend their services.

Sergey and his crew are extremely hard workers who arrived on time, explained what they were doing, finished the job on time, cleaned up after themselves, and did a FANTASTIC job. I would recommend them to everyone.

I have to say, it was a pleasure from start to finish, and the floors look wonderful! It's a duplex and years of bicycles in the living room had taken their toll; in addition, the upstairs flooring boards were thinner than normal and took careful, meticulous work to preserve them. If Sergey hadn't been able to finish them correctly at $4 per sf, I'd have had to lay down carpet, a much more expensive proposition. He sanded beautifully and laid down three coats of oil based finish (necessary for these 1925-era floors). He also installed a small section of new flooring in the kitchen nook, and you'd never know they aren't original. He showed up when he said he would, collaborated on scheduling with the general contractor, cleaned up after himself, taped off all possible openings to keep dust out, and since it's a rental and money counts, he discounted the price $675 if I removed and re-installed the quarter round on the baseboard. The dustless system actually does reduce the dust quite well, although the oil-based finish was eye-watering for a couple of days. He cut me a deal on the hall closet (pine) which I had told him not to bother with but he did anyway. Sergey takes great pride in his work and knows his business. I had two other bids: one was a superficial walk-thru for less money but the guy didn't even haul out his tape measure. The other was for $5.60 per sf (!) and he lectured me relentlessly about formaldehyde and environmental effects. So Sergey was reasonable if not the cheapest, and I am entirely satisfied with his work. He's a talker, but it's nice to work with someone who loves these old floors.

Sergey was very responsive in getting to us to evaluate the project, make suggestions and get back with the project proposal. In getting estimates, it was most helpful to actually get to talk with the installer who educated us on the process so we could better understand what to expect in the coming weeks. This is in contrast to an estimate received from another company's a sales person - not the installer. The project moved along quicker than initially anticipated because of material availability. We were flexible and could allow for this and glad to have the project start earlier even though we had to work harder to be prepared in time [i.e. move furniture, pack and store art, pack & store closet contents, pack and store counter items, etc. So much of the house was involved that this was a serious logistic challenge for us.] Sergey is very experienced and was very careful to coach us to make sure there would be no dust or vibrations issues with our possessions [art work; display items]. That translated to us removing hanging art, moving delicate objects into non-affected rooms. He and his assistant David covered non-moveable items with plastic. Sergey enthusiastically engaged with the homeowner in anticipating challenges relating to the specifics of the home floor layout, materials, etc. He often presented more than one option for our consideration in addressing job specifics. It requires forethought to address issues such as abutting different flooring materials and construction imperfections. Addressing how best to transition to a tiled hearth was one such challenge he appears to have addressed artfully. He is high energy, conscientious and takes great pride in problem solving, good workmanship and satisfying the homeowner. Another example of this concerned the house's curved corners with curved baseboards. Pre-made curved white oak base shoe was not available so he had a finish carpenter specially cut the base shoe to form around these corners. The result is a very nice custom touch which does not detract from the beautifully finished floors. We love Sergey's attention to 'detail'. He is a hardworker and true craftsman.

Sergey completed all of the work himself, and the final result is great! He explained exactly what was to be done, how it would be done, and when it would be done, and then completed the project on schedule. The two bedrooms presented Sergey with much more work than he had initially expected because of the old tile cement and backing paper. He made the extra effort to get the floors done and stay on schedule. He always cleaned up after his work day and acted very professional in all aspects of the project. I will call Sergey to help with future floor projects in our home, and would recommend him to anyone wanting the highest level of hardwood flooring finish.

From all the pictures & reviews on here, my husband and I were excited to have Sergey provide us a quote for a small project in our new home. Sergey responded to our inquiry on the first business day after we called him and then communicated via text with us changes in his schedule that affected our appointment which we appreciated. However, when he arrived to our house, his attitude left much to be desired. He basically walked in, said the project was too small for him to make it worth his time, and lectured us on how his quality of work is superior to others. This surprised me a little because from our phone conversations he knew exactly the scope of the project so if it was too "small" for him, I'm not sure why he bothered giving us a quote. We also made it clear we were only interested in this portion of our house being remodeled as we are on a budget (young, new home owners) and asked him his opinion on using vinyl tile vs tile to bring the cost of materials down. His response to this was to compare himself to a specialist doctor, explaining that that is why his prices are so high and he is in so much demand and that our project is not worth his time. We truly wanted excellent results and were not asking to skimp on labor costs, but simply to consider other materials. His quality, or our perception of his quality from photos & reviews, was exactly why we wanted to get a quote from him. We would have been open to discussing stretching our budget to accommodate the best quality and potentially using Sergey down the road if we loved the results of our small project had Sergey not made it clear our project was not worth his time.

We have used this provider before and think he is the best. He is so meticulous and cares so much how everything looks. He's more like an artist in his determination to not leave until everything is perfect. He really wants the customer to be happy and will do whatever it takes to make the job a success. He works very hard and doesn't like to stop even for lunch. He asked if he could start early, which was fine with us, and he stayed late to make everything fit. He thought it would take three days, but it only took two. The floors are beautiful and the transitions to the other rooms (which he refinished some time ago) turned out great. He's very busy, but definitely worth the wait.

We can't say enough great things about Sergey and the work. Mississippi Studios is a very busy spot in Portland's revived Historic Mississippi Business District. They've refinished the floors twice now in the past few years and the results have always been on time, well executed, and in budget. We offer our best recommendation for them. - Kevin, owner Mississippi Studios

This guy is a straight arrow and supremely customer oriented

I can not praise Sergey and his crew high enough! I have several rental properties and have worked with countless people in the trades. When I find a craftsman such as Sergey, I put him on SPEED DIAL. He understood and cared about my need to get the job done quickly. He started the job the same day he came to bid it. The house was vacant, and I was not there to check on the progress until it was completed...there was no need. He goes above and beyond to give the highest quality results possible, my expectations were more than exceeded. I never dreamed the floors would turn out as well as they did. He put in extra time and effort to make it perfect, but did not charge any more than the original quote. Quality is his number one priority !! The cost was less than I had expected to pay, and the results more than I ever hoped. Do yourself a favor and give Hardwood Floor Specialists a call. Angela H.

Sergey is a flooring master. The hall the had to work with is kind of a "Y" configuration but many odd angles and he was able to blend the old floor with the new to where you can't tell where the transition is or that the wood is different. Sergey expects perfection if himself and that is what I got. The molding he took down and re-installed fits better now then it did when it was originally installed. Everyday he cleaned up and when he left I asked him how much it would cost me to clean the rest of my house. Overall a great experience and I save up the money I want to but more hardwood in my house and he will be the one I call.

Sergey and his crew did a fabulous job. My floors look brand new (and they were in bad shape). We were out of town during the refinishing, which took 6 days. Sergey remained in contact with us throughout the process and all issues were handled smoothly. We came home to a perfectly clean home. There was no dust to be seen anywhere. I cannot imagine a better experience or outcome. Highly recommended!