Why Choose Our Premium Flooring Systems?
Choosing Empire State Builders for your flooring project means choosing a family-owned team that understands how much life happens on your floors. From muddy boots in the mudroom to holiday dinners in the kitchen, your flooring needs to be as resilient as it is beautiful. As a local firm, we don’t just sell you a product; we provide a curated selection of materials—hardwood, luxury vinyl, and laminate—that we would be proud to install in our own homes. We focus on durability that stands up to the active lifestyles of Minnesota families.
In the Twin Cities, our homes experience massive shifts in humidity between seasons, which can cause inferior floors to buckle, gap, or creak. Our family experts specialize in moisture-stable flooring solutions that are engineered to handle the “freeze-thaw” cycles without losing their structural integrity. We take the time to properly acclimate every plank to your home’s unique environment before installation, a critical step that large retail subcontractors often skip. This commitment to the “long game” is what sets our craftsmanship apart.
A beautiful floor is only as good as the subfloor beneath it. Our master installers are obsessive about preparation—leveling surfaces, checking for moisture, and ensuring a rock-solid foundation. Whether we are installing classic 3/4″ solid oak or modern waterproof luxury vinyl plank (LVP), we utilize precision underlayments and transition strips to create a seamless, quiet, and comfortable walking surface. By hiring our family firm, you are investing in a floor that won’t just look great on day one, but will remain silent and sturdy for decades.
We believe that transforming your home should be a rewarding experience, not a logistical nightmare. We pride ourselves on clean jobsites and efficient timelines, minimizing the disruption to your daily routine. As a small, local business, our reputation is built on the word-of-mouth of our neighbors, which is why we maintain total transparency in our pricing and a dedication to perfection in every corner. When we finish, you’re backed by our lifetime craftsmanship support, because we stand firmly behind the floors we lay.
Moisture-Stable Install
We go beyond the surface. Every installation includes a rigorous subfloor moisture check and proper material acclimation to ensure your floors don't warp or gap during Minnesota's extreme humidity swings.
Direct Family Contact
Skip the big-box sales floor. You work directly with our family team from estimate to completion. We offer honest advice on which materials best suit your family's traffic patterns, pets, and budget.
Wear-Resistant Selection
We source only high-performance materials with superior wear layers. Our selections are scratch-resistant, pet-friendly, and designed to maintain their finish even in the high-traffic areas of your busy home.
Lifetime Floor Support
Our commitment to quality is permanent. Every flooring project is covered by our signature lifetime craftsmanship warranty. If you ever have a transition issue or a squeak, your local family experts are ready to help.
Our Work Process
1. Step: Subfloor & Moisture Audit
We don't just lay planks over problems. Our process starts with a complete evaluation of your subfloor's levelness and moisture content. We repair any squeaks or structural issues first to guarantee a silent and stable foundation.
2. Step: Precision Layout & Laying
Our installers plan the layout to maximize the aesthetic flow of each room. We use master-level cutting techniques around vents and door casings, ensuring tight seams and beautiful transitions between different types of flooring.
3. Step: Dust-Free Final Review
We maintain a clean workspace throughout the project and perform a deep-clean walkthrough upon completion. We inspect every threshold and baseboard to ensure a "magazine-ready" finish that our family name can stand behind.
Common Questions
Most rooms take 1–3 days. A full-house flooring project typically takes 5–7 business days, depending on the material and subfloor preparation required.
We can handle the heavy lifting! We offer furniture moving services to ensure your belongings are handled with care and returned exactly where they belong once the floor is cured.
It depends on your lifestyle. LVP is 100% waterproof and highly scratch-resistant (great for pets/kids), while Hardwood offers timeless value and can be refinished in the future.
Yes! We usually deliver wood or laminate 48–72 hours before installation so the material can adjust to your home's humidity, preventing gaps and buckling later.
Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) or tile are the best choices for MN basements because they are unaffected by concrete moisture and won't be ruined by a localized leak.
In some cases, yes, if the existing floor is flat and stable. However, we usually recommend a full tear-out to inspect the subfloor and ensure the best long-term result.
Yes, we prioritize materials with low VOC emissions and FloorScore certification to ensure the air quality in your home remains safe for your children and pets.