Varela Tile and Stone

(124 reviews)

Tad and his team at Geary Floors were able to refinish a large section of our wood flooring near…read morethe window (where sun had damaged it). We were determined NOT to replace all the flooring. so they sanded and re-stained the damaged flooring and matched it perfectly with the original stain. Just amazing! Thank you, Carlos and Rodolfo!

The team at Geary Floors are amazing. Quick and faster than we expected. Attention to detail,…read moreeven doing a painstaking repair of a wood floor grate. Our almost 100 yr old floors look brand new. Julio, Brian, Rodolfo and Carlos were very courteous and careful around our home. We love the final result.

IZ Flooring

(276 reviews)

I talked to several vendors and eventually I chose IZ Flooring…read more They did pretty good job and I'm very happy with them. I'd use them again if I have future needs

We had a terrific carpet buying and installation experience with IZ Flooring. We did our research…read morefirst and shopped a few different companies, but we ended up going with IZ Flooring due to their fabulous reviews and because of how quickly and professionally they responded. First, our rep Robert came to our house with tons of options and suggestions. He was able to give us a wide variety and help us select something that uniquely fit our style and budget. He was easy to get a hold of and responded quickly with any questions we had. When we came to the showroom, Robert dopped everything to lead us through the selection process. We could tell he was highly knowledgeable and much more intent on making us happy rather than upselling us on unnecessary products. When instillation day came our installers, Miguel and Israel, were also very professional and highly knowledgeable and skilled. Rarely have I seen harder workers than these two! Their attention to detail--such as lining up the carpet pattern on the stairs and making sure the cut pattern on the risers were balanced--was impressive. The entire job, including moving large furniture, was completed in two days. We couldn't be more pleased! We highly recommend this team for high quality products, professional treatment and advice, and an impressive installation experience.

Fabuless Floors

(159 reviews)

I met with Landyn to discuss my flooring needs. He was very upfront and helpful. He offered up the…read morebest price for what I needed and worked with my budget. Then I stopped at their suggested showroom to pick out the flooring, and he stopped by with the contract shortly after that. The whole process was quick and easy. The installers did a great job, and even returned to fix a door that wouldn't close after the new carpet was installed. Great customer service and value.

Super professional. Quality work and easy payment options. Great communication. Highly recommend.read more

Rayo Wholesale

3.7

(63 reviews)

Yes they have a great selection of flooring and their employees are very friendly, but there were…read moretoo many errors to recommend this company. First, I was recommended by the flooring contractor, who said they would get me the contractor price, which I was told when I purchased from Rayo. As it turns out, the "contractor price" was just their normal price, which I verified by calling and asking for the price. Secondly, they screwed up my underlayment order, giving me a lower-quality underlayment that I thankfully caught before the contractor installed it. This may have had the consequence of needing the flooring to be ripped out and underlayment replaced due to HOA rules of minimum sound abatement quality. And third, they couldn't find a flooring piece and told my contractor it was located at a different store, sending them from this location to Clairmont during rush hour. The piece was actually at this location, but they didn't even try looking for it. This delayed my project two days. Overall, they are untruthful and seem to be careless and unprofessional.

I would like to start out by saying, yes, they have flooring at a reasonable price. That's about…read morethe end of the positive things I have to say. All businesses are customer service businesses. - The company received payment information -- collected with pen and paper in person -- and ran the payment card. No email confirmation, no call confirmation, no receipt of any sort. - The flooring we ordered was in stock for a week before we were notified that the flooring was in stock. - When we checked on whether our flooring was in stock, we were notified that it was and that it was waiting at their Kearny Mesa facility. - When our contractors arrived to pick up the flooring from Kearny Mesa, they were told that, no, the flooring was still at the Lakeside warehouse. This feels like information that anyone should have at their fingertips. - After picking up the flooring from the Lakeside warehouse -- now two weeks later and in a different location -- we were notified on the day of installation that the flooring NEEDS TO REST AND ACCLIMATE TO THE ROOM FOR 72 HOURS prior to installing. We are aware that, perhaps, our contractor should have known about the requirements of this brand and type of flooring. I'll allow this one point. Our project moved back a full week, and then moved back again, another full week. I understand: maybe it isn't that big of a deal to sell flooring. Maybe it isn't brain surgery. Well, I'm having surgery next week. And now our floors will be put in around those constraints. So maybe, just maybe, customer service -- even without a smile, even just doing the bare minimum of a job, like letting people know that the product they purchased is in stock and, I don't know, maybe the location of where that product could be picked up from -- is still very important. It might not be surgery to you, but it could be surgery for someone else. Would never recommend. Systems are in shambles. Operational disaster. Communication gap after communication gap after misinformation. Do something.

Village Flooring & Renovations

4.6

(82 reviews)

We recently had new flooring and carpet installed by Village Carpet, and we couldn't be happier…read morewith the entire experience! Lori was incredibly knowledgeable and helped us choose the perfect flooring. We absolutely love the color and the quality of the product she recommended. Jose and Sam installed our new flooring and were outstanding. They were professional, meticulous, and took great care when moving our furniture. Their workmanship was excellent, and the finished floors look amazing. Today, Randy and Evan installed the carpet on our stairs, and they were just as professional and detail-oriented. The installation looks fantastic, and they did a wonderful job. From start to finish, everyone at Village Carpet exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for beautiful flooring, outstanding customer service, and skilled installers. We're thrilled with the results and couldn't be happier with our new floors!

Had my floors installed back in 2021. We picked out LVP. The person of contact did not communicate…read moreduring the install. That was the first problem. Second problem is they have been back every year since the install to correct the floor underneath which was not done properly. In fact the first year they came out the guy said they did a shitty job. Nice to hear from the store that their service was shitty. The floors had about a one inch movement up and down. So the second year another spot did the same thing. They came out and ripped it up a second time. Problem came back the next year in a different spot all within about a ten to twelve foot area. Each year a new spot and another ripping up of the floor. We had new baseboards installed through out the house and after 5 years and promises that the missing piece in the master bath would be done, it still isn't. Even this past summer the head guy said he was embarrassed that it wasn't done. But Guess what? Still not done. Plus all the installed baseboards have small little metal nail hole throughout as they didn't even cover them and paint over them. They look horrible. We recently had our upstairs done by a different company and I looked at Village carpets email from 2021 to get the color of our downstairs LVP. Turns out they changed the color on a different email without noting it and we ordered over 1000 sq ft of the incorrect color. This cost me over $3000 because they had changed color. Lost the price of the floors and labor as I noticed it was wrong after half the upstairs hallway was installed. Then had to look through past emails to find out the problem was that I was sent two different emails with two different floor colors. I have left messages for owner which are ignored. Crazy way to run a business.

Abbey Carpet & Floors

4.5

(328 reviews)

Last year I wanted to replace my tile, carpet and partial engineered floor downstairs with laminate…read moreflooring. I received several bids and ended up going with Frank and his team because of great service and a competitive bid. They did a great job and I decided to use them again this year to complete my entire upstairs. Frank is no longer there and I'm working with Chris this time. I highly recommend them because the floors look great!

Very unprofessional, poor quality of work. Seriously regretting spending money here. Its too late…read morenow. Its not too late for you, though. Go somewhere else.

Flooring Creations

(423 reviews)

When we decided to replace the carpet in our condo in Pacific Beach we contacted and got bids from…read moreseveral flooring companies. Although their bids were similar, we weren't happy with the prep work we had to do or what they wanted to charge for it. We are in our late 70's. We visited Flooring Creations, talked to both Gus Sr. and Gus Jr. We got a bid that included everything we needed done and was financially reasonable. We were on a limited time schedule and they were great about working within that time frame. The installers they referred us to were on time, neat, and did a great job. When you find a family owned local company that makes you feel like your job is important, works with you, and does a good job you go back. I would totally recommend SD Flooring Creations.

Came in for a quote but the owner never followed through and didn't send me any information. Very…read morebad vibes from this place so I'll take my business elsewhere.

Handyman Jordan

4.7

(38 reviews)

He did a very good job .He's proffesional. I will use him again! In fact , there's another job I…read moreneed him to do in the house. I trusted him and I know i will be happy to his work well done.

Everything you could ask for in a handyman. Knowledgable. Kind. Respectful. Good communicator. Does…read moregreat work. Reasonably priced. Honest. He did flooring, hanging new slab doors, framing a closet and some drywall repair. Usually when we have workers in the house we all feel uncomfortable and like we can't be ourselves in our own home. We never felt that way with Jordan. We will definitely hire again if we need a handyman!

Zettner Flooring

(16 reviews)

I trusted Jon and his crew to do our entire house and they did an awesome job. Very professional…read moreand courteous. They installed Laminate in the entire and house and it looks great. I would totally recommend them to do any flooring for you. Thank you Jon. Great job. ....Will and Jess Fernandez

Zettner Flooring provided excellent service, great product and Jonathan is very knowledgeable of…read morehis industry. I'd highly recommend Zettner Flooring.

Friendly Flooring

4.7

(350 reviews)

We've been customers of Friendly Flooring for a few years now, and Brock has consistently gone…read moreabove and beyond every single time. Whether we're placing a big order or just need something small, he's always just one text away and responds quickly. What really stands out is how he takes care of his customers he keeps you informed, walks you through the process, and makes sure you always know the next steps. There's never any confusion or guessing, which we really appreciate. Because of his top-tier service and reliability, we'll definitely continue to be loyal customers. Highly recommend working with Brock if you want someone dependable, responsive, and easy to work with.

Working with Jason and his team at Friendly Flooring has been an awesome experience. His pricing…read morewas fair and service top notch. Brock at the shop is very knowledgeable about all different flooring types; helping up choose our material and color and very generous checking out their samples. The flooring we chose was backordered (confirmed by another company we had a quote from) but Jason found a little extra supply and was able to hold it for us quickly which moved our renovation along faster than it otherwise would have! Our installer was Lester and he was great. Very nice, very skilled, and was glad to answer questions and ask us questions along the way that would affect our install. We installed the Opulux Grandeur laminate and love how it looks. Here's to hoping it holds up as well as the manufacturer says it will!

She Fixed It

(157 reviews)

Kelly was amazing! She helped repair a handrail that had fallen off our wall and some other dry…read morewall issues. And she also helped install a wall/bench mount for our mud room which turned out perfect. We'll definitely use her again And we highly recommend her!

Kelly was quick to respond to my inquiry, settled on a date and time, made sure I had the hardware…read moreneeded and if I hadn't she offered to pick up the missing hardware. She was prompt, courteous, and got the job done quickly and easily. She also ensured the other screws were in tight and not brushing up another cabinet. Excellent service and great work and value. Will call for more work.

Shugarman's Bath

4.5

(328 reviews)

We just had our new shower finished By Dillon from…read moreShugarman's bath Our unused bathtub was removed Now we have a large shower with two grab bars . Much safer For us. Dillon did a great job. Communicated every step Of the way.

I reached these people from an ad on Facebook (which should've been my first clue) and was…read moresurprised they were willing to set up an appointment same day. They took my information (just name/address /phone) and said they would be here at 6:30p. They then sent a video using my name, date, and time on a white board (to show it was real, I guess? That made me highly suspicious of deep fakes, tho) to confirm my appt and let me know some details before they showed up. One of the details was the price. The lowest price mentioned was $12,000. Not to remodel the entire bathroom, but ONLY to replace the tub/surround. Also, the material they use is BP-Cor2, a composite polymer that contains 85% ABS plastic and 15% Acrylic. Google says this is actually a pretty safe, non-toxic material (so that's good), but the adhesive fumes are another story and it takes 24-48 hours for all that to be done. That sounded exorbitant. They do offer a lifetime warranty, but I may be selling my place within the year, so that really wasn't a factor in my decision. So I called to cancel, was put on hold, then hung up on twice. Not sure what that was about, so I texted back to the number that sent me the link and said to cancel my appointment, then I texted stop to unsubscribe. Got a call back almost immediately after that from the guy I originally talked to, who tried to change my mind. I would say it was a medium sell - not hard, but definitely he tried a few tactics before giving up. When he finally realized I was not going to relent, he said he canceled everything, which was great. About a week or two later, I received a call from them trying to sell me their service again. I pointed out that I had unsubscribed from everything and was not going to follow through with the appointment. They called yet again another week later, trying to sell me the same crap. At this point, there is no way they could've convinced me to change my mind. I do not work with people who do not listen when you cancel something. Beware of giving them your information.

3 Day Kitchen & Bath

(67 reviews)

What impressed me most was how thoughtfully the team used every inch of the space…read more They offered practical design ideas instead of simply choosing the most expensive options. Questions were answered clearly, and changes were handled without unnecessary complications. The finishes look clean, balanced, and built for everyday use. 3 Day Kitchen & Bath made the renovation feel far more manageable than I expected.

Ron and his company remodeled my bathroom. They did a professional job with a quick turnaround…read more I will use Ron again when I am ready to remodel my kitchen. I was very happy with the results.

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Eddie N.

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1 year ago

Brandon and his team at Varela Tile & Stone just finished our bathroom remodel, and we are beyond thrilled with the transformation! From the very beginning, everything was handled with care and professionalism. The process was smooth from demo and prep all the way through to the finishing touches. Brandon coordinated every step, which made things so much easier on us. Our shower was enlarged, the floor tile was installed perfectly, and the walls were tiled floor-to-ceiling -- the workmanship is absolutely beautiful. What stood out the most was how attentive Brandon was throughout the entire project. He kept us updated, listened to what we wanted, and made sure everything came together exactly as we envisioned. His crew was respectful, detail-oriented, and clearly took pride in their work. Our bathroom now feels like a spa, and we couldn't be happier. We highly recommend Brandon and Varela Tile & Stone to anyone looking for quality, professionalism, and a true transformation. read more

Jim M.

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3 years ago

I highly recommend Varela Tile. They replaced my kitchen backsplash and did a fantastic job. Brandon (Varela) did what few contractors do. He always called and arrived when he said he would (unfortunately all too rare when dealing with home contractors). In addition to being very skilled tile installers they treated my home and the work as if it was their own. He is very much a perfectionist and made sure the work was up to own high standards before confirming the same with me. read more

Jennifer J.

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13 years ago

I had Varela Tile and Stone do a pattered stone floor in my home and it came out AMAZING!. They are very professional, clean, punctual and efficient. I would highly recommend them for any job. read more

John J.

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3 years ago

Outstanding company. Very professional, polite, with exceptional tile work. I would highly recommend Varela tile to everyone. A big shout out to Brandon and his crew, Josh and Jake. read more

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