FAQ
Questions we actually get.
Process & Scheduling
Process & Scheduling
Yes. Beds, couches, dining tables, pianos, stacked washer/dryer, entertainment centers. It's in the quote — no surcharge.
Hardwood: 3–4 days per 1,000 sqft. LVP: 2 days per 1,000 sqft. Tile: 3–4 days for a typical bathroom. Carpet: 1–2 days per floor.
Most jobs start within 2–3 weeks of deposit. We book install dates at signing.
Not the whole time — but we need access and someone available for key decisions (transitions, trim color, stain approval). Most customers hand us a key and check in twice a day.
Materials & Options
Materials & Options
LVP (luxury vinyl plank). Waterproof, scratch-resistant 20-mil wear layer, dog-nail proof. COREtec and Shaw Floorte are our top picks.
Hardwood for resale value and longevity (50-100 years). LVP for waterproofing, scratch resistance, and cost. Many customers do hardwood in living/dining/bedroom and LVP in kitchen/bath/basement.
Probably yes — solid 3/4" hardwood can be refinished 4-6 times. Engineered hardwood can be refinished once if the wear layer is 2mm+. We check board thickness before quoting.
Yes — engineered hardwood or LVP with moisture barrier and thermal underlayment. Solid hardwood is not recommended over concrete or below grade.
Cost & Warranty
Cost & Warranty
Typical 1,000 sqft: LVP $5,000–$10,000. Engineered hardwood $7,500–$14,000. Solid hardwood $9,000–$18,000. Tile $6,000–$14,000. Carpet $2,500–$6,500. Refinishing $2,500–$5,500.
10 years on workmanship. If the floor fails because of how we installed it, we come back and fix it — no cost.
We work to offer payment choices that fit a range of budgets. Raise it on the first call and we will walk you through what is available for your project. Every quote is fixed-price and in writing before any payment conversation.
25% deposit at contract signing. Balance due upon completion.
Service Area & Licensing
Service Area & Licensing
Every zip code in Nassau and Suffolk County. From Long Beach to Montauk.
Yes. We hold a New York home improvement contractor license (#H3409800000) and a Suffolk County license (#60127-H). Both numbers are on every written quote and in the site footer.
No. Every installer on every job is a W-2 employee of Long Island Flooring Co.