Reviews of Universal Carpet Inc. in South Elgin , IL

4.9 265 ratings

Categories: 
Flooring sales, Carpet sales and installation, Hardwood floor sales and installation
Business Description: 
Universal Carpet is a full service flooring sales and installation company. We have been in business for 23 years and our goal is to help you achieve your ideal home or office environment through flooring options that are right for you.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
We had a wonderful experience with Universal. Larry was extremely helpful and patient with us while we picked out our flooring. The installers did a wonderful job and didn't leave a mess. The carpet and vinyl planking look great. I highly recommend Universal, it is the only place I will ever purchase flooring.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
Visited store in south Elgin. Larry was very helpful in showing me samples from what I described needed. He was courteous and showed an interest in what I wanted. I brought home a sample I thought would work with my furnishings. When I took it back I advised him I was not ready for installation as I had other work going on in the home. He said when I was ready he could come out and measure the living room. When I was ready he came to the house, the carpet came in ahead of expected. When the installers came out they moved my furniture took out the old carpeting put in the new, vacuumed it and replaced the furniture. Workmanship is beautiful and I look forward to many years of enjoying it.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
Universal Carpet did a great job for a good price. Their service is first rate from Larry who helped us select the right carpet and pad to Josh and Jake who installed it. Larry took the extra time to measure and estimate the work carefully. This kept the cost down and helped with installation. Josh and Jake did a very clean and professional job. They showed up right on time and finished when they said they would. We can recommend Universal Carpet very highly. The new carpet is a big improvement to our home. Thanks for a great job.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
Installers were friendly and courteous. Did an excellent job. Helped move furniture. Couldn't be happier!
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
Everything went very well. Although it took us over a year to decide Larry was very patient and always treated us great. The price we think was fair and the installers were polite and friendly and did everything we asked. We would recommend Universal to our friends and family if they need any flooring needs. Thank you again, the house looks like new again. Dennis & Carol
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
We are new to Geneva and found Universal Carpet as we were leaving our realtors office after making an offer on a new home. It noted it was close by and we stopped in. We were able to quickly make selections and coordinated the purchase and installation while packing our home in Texas. We could not be more pleased with the level of service and expertise provided. The installers were top notch and worked an extremely long day as our moving truck was scheduled to arrive the following day and they wanted to make sure we could move in as stress free as possible. I cannot compliment Larry and his team enough - every aspect of the process was easy, efficient and professional. Thank you!
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
I contacted Universal Carpet to come out to my residence to provide me with a quote. I explained to Larry that I was putting my town home on the market and needed to replace the worn carpet with new carpet on a set budgeted amount that I had in mind. He was able to provide me a quote that was wthin my budget. I let Larry know that I had other projects to finish prior to the installation my carpet. I put down my deposit and scheduled an installation date. Unfortunately due to unforseeable circumstances during my projects it was necessary to reschedule on three occasions.The installers were phenomenal. The treated my home as if it was there own. The trim work was freshly painted and they took great care in not marking it up. I would have no problem recommending Universal Carpet to my friends. Michael DiFranco
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
they did a professional job and on time worked hard and gave information that I never new already recommended them to others and hope to be calling them back to do more floor work.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
First time we tried Universal Carpet and we were happy with the results from ordering to install. The carpet was installed one week after the order because we needed to have it done as soon as possible and Cary accommodated us. The quality and price of the carpet was very good. The install people were clean and courteous. Cary followed through after the install to check on our satisfaction with the work. We have other rooms to do and would use Universal Carpet again.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
Larry in Sales is very knowledgeable Installers Jake and Josh were professional and helpful We recommend Universal over any big-box store
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
Cary and the team were awesome! We needed to carpet most of the rooms in our house and wanted to find someone who would work with us on staging the installation. Universal Carpet delivered in all areas; including selection, measurement, installation and price. I would highly recommend Universal Carpet for any size flooring job.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
I compared Universal Carpets to two other companies that provided product and installation. This for a kitchen floor installation. Cary Saar helped give me options, and supplies samples i could use to determine compatibility with my other color choices. He explained what would be done, and how long it would take. The installers were courteous, and careful. My job entailed some precise cuts to fit correctly. Everything was done in a craftsmanlike manner. I believe I have identified a 'floor guy' to put into my file of 'go to companies'. I've recommended and shown their work to my friends.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
We were very satisfied with our carpet purchase as well as installation from Universal Carpet. Larry was very knowledgeable and was able to assist us in selecting the perfect carpet to fit our needs as well as budget. The installers, Jake and Josh were very hard working and courteous and got the job done promptly as promised. I would highly recommend this company for any flooring product needs.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
I dealt with Larry in sales and he was a pleasure to work with. His was honest about what I could expect and lived up to his promises. The installation team was the best and finished in one day instead of the expected two. I would highly recommend them to friends. I will be using them again in the near future for another residence.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
The quality and service exceeded my expectations. The carpet looks great and they made the entire process stress-free and easy. Thank you for the exceptional quality, service and value!
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
Excellent. A high quality job. The carpeting looks great. The team was very courteous and friendly. Would recommend others to Universal!
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
The installer was excellent! Although the project took longer than estimated, it was done efficiently and well. The results are great!
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
I had a wonderful experience as I shopped for carpet and worked with Larry. I had many questions and they were all answered. I never felt pressured into what I should buy. I was very impressed with Jake who did our installation. He was very competent, took his time and was careful with the little details. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone who is looking for floor covering.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
Cary Saar at Universal Carpet was a true pro from start to finish. He provided many options and wasn't adverse to showing us an extremely affordable close-out, which ended up saving us a good deal of money. Installation was quick, clean and fast. Recommended highly.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
I had a very good experience with Universal Carpet from beginning to end, and I can recommend them. Everybody was very helpful and patient with the decision-making process and the finished product of new wood flooring and tilework looks fantastic.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
We are happy with the quality of the carpet, the quick response time of the carpet being ordered and availability of the carpet install. The people we dealt with were courteous and professional
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
We are a repeat customer because of the quality of workmanship done. I would definitely recommend Universal Carpet to all my friends and family as they did what was promised, on time and exactly as we wanted. Many thanks,
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
We were sourcing a patterned carpet to replace a pattern carpet in our Georgian style house that was outdated. We visited another carpet provider in Elgin and was less than pleased with their ZERO follow up from our meeting even though we requested a follow up. They then presented a quote on the style we liked but when I cross checked it by getting another estimate from Universal Carpet Cary came in nearly $800+ less. Cary also returned calls promptly and brought samples. We were impressed with his quick follow ups, emailed estimates, so we went to his showroom where we found a huge selection that was far and above what his competitor offered on the floor. This allowed us to get a carpet that was less expensive but met all our needs. Cary's guys showed up close to on time, they were courteous and helpful. They moved some furniture and cleaned up after themselves. We were able to also work Universal to make some rugs out of some of our carpet scraps. I would recommend this carpet company
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
Selection, estimate, helpful sales person (Larry Menz) and installation were all excellent. We are very happy with our choice. We have worked with Larry in the past, and that is definitely what brought us to Universal. We will definitely call on you next time as well as recommend you to our friends!
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
Quality installation, very professional & would definitely use them again. Class act operation all the way around.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
We got quotes from lots of flooring companies including Empire and Luna. My wife and I both would always prefer to by from someone local if possible. We found Universal after a google search and went and met with Larry. He was knowledgeable and extremely helpful with determining what product was best for us. The price, for the quality carpet we bought, was as competitive or better than the other quotes we received. The installation team was efficient and professional. We have to replace the carpet in the bedrooms at some point and we will definitely be calling Larry back.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
We had a wonderful experience with Universal. I would highly recommend them. The installers were prompt, friendly, and took great care with the moving of our furniture. Cary gave us the best price around and was able to schedule our installation very quickly.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
We had a great experience purchasing our carpet from Universal. Their pricing was what sold us, but we got so much more for our money with the great customer service and excellent installation from Jake & Joell. The carpet looks and feels great, and I would definetly recommend Universal.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
I had a great experience. Larry was professional and knowledgeable about my flooring options. He helped me find a wonderful carpet - perfect for my needs and cost range. Jake the installer was friendly, professional and did an excellent job. I found Universal after a horrible experience with one of those TV advertised companies. Universal was easy to work with, met my time needs and provided great quality carpet.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
The Universal Team is great to work with. I had a lot of questions during the selection process and Cary was able to explain the pros and cons of the various options, helping me come to a good decision. I had both carpet and vinyl installed—both installation teams were very courteous and cleaned up after the job was complete. In fact the vinyl installer noticed that I actually had a leaky hot water heater that could have ruined the new carpet! Thanks for catching that one Joe—I owe you a big one! Each member of the team seemed really invested in doing a quality job right the first time. I would definitely recommend them.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
I was very pleased with the product and services I received. Larry was very pleasant to deal with and explained the product and install procedures completely. The man who installed the carpet was very friendly and professional. Good product, good service and good price.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
Larry Menz worked tirelessly with me for the past seven months searching for just the right carpet quality and color for three bedrooms in my home. Larry was always positive and provided me with samples, suggestions and new products as they arrived. I'm thrilled with the final product, price and quality. Larry heard and delivered my concerns to the instillation team regarding newly painted rooms and the moving of furniture. The instillation went smoothly. Larry's continued support and success of the project warrants five stars in my book. I'll certainly recommend friends and colleagues to Universal Carpet and Larry Menz.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
I had a great experience with the purchase and installation of my flooring. When I was at the showroom there wasn't any pressure to make a purchase which was lovely! Cary went over our flooring needs and honestly helped us make the best choice. Jake did our installation and I've gotten tons of compliments on his work!
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
We chose Universal for the flooring in our new finished basement. We had ceramic tile in the bathroom and bar area, vinyl in the workout room and carpet in the remaining area. We are extremely pleased with the quality and workmanship for all of it. Cary helped with with the carpet and tile decisions. We highly recommend Universal Capet.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
I contacted Larry Mentz with an unusual request - that a very large (11X24) area rug be cut and bound for me. I wanted a very thick, "cushiony" rug because of my foot and leg problems, and Larry took a great deal of time both in my home, and in the store, in picking out the right kind of carpet for me, the best kind of pad, and just the right color. He let me take home large samples from the store, and ordered additional samples, which was a huge help in matching colors and judging the thickness on my floors. I'm a pretty high maintenance customer but Larry was so patient and accommodating. FINALLY, after a couple of months of deliberation, I decided on the final product and Larry provided an estimate which was far more reasonable than I had anticipated! He had the rug cut, bound, and delivered by Jake and Rick. They were wonderful as well, carefully moving my furniture and meticulously measuring the placement of this large rug. It fit perfectly! When they put my furniture back in place, they took a lot of time in moving it to my exact specs! I feel like Larry, Jake, and Rick all went out of their way to provide a quality product with very professional installation and service, and to meet my every request. I couldn't be more pleased with Universal Carpet and with their staff, and I would highly recommend them. I will certainly contact them again with my next carpeting needs. So nice to have such a great experience!
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
I met Cary from Universal Carpet as a result of a basement renovation project. I laughed when he told me he was referred to as the "Vinyl King." I ended up ordering a Karndean vinyl product that looks just like wood plank flooring. It was installed by Joe who did an amazing job--I am 100% pleased with Universal Carpet. Thank you Cary & Joe!
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
We are very happy with our laminate flooring and our new carpet. Quality is great and the price beat all competitors. Installation went smoothly with expert installers. Couldn't be more pleased. Thank you!
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
Universal did both a tile and a carpet install for us. Both look fantastic. The installers were very professional and friendly, and Cary was great to work with. I will definitely use them for any future jobs. I highly recommend Universal!
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
When we decided to get new carpet for our dining room, living room, stairs and hall way we looked at several different places. We had an idea what we were looking for and Larry, from UNIVERSAL CARPETS, went out of his way to help us find the color, style, texture and price range we were looking at. He was extremely patient and courteous, while still being very professional. He worked at getting us the best price possible. The installers came yesterday and laid our carpet. I was a bit skeptical when they showed up as they were both young and I was thinking these boys have not laid much carpet.[I have worked in a carpet store]. Well it was not long before I realized that they knew exactly what they were doing. They were fantastic. They were not only good at what they were doing, they were kind and very professional. They worked fast and cleaned up after themselves before leaving. I cannot say enough good about Jake and Rick. I want to have my bedrooms carpeted and will only have them install it. They are GOOD. I am more than pleased with my whole experience with Universal Carpet from beginning to end. The carpet looks beautiful.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
I have used Universal Carpet and worked with owner Cary Saar on two different occasions.The workmanship and service is impeccable. I bought carpeting both times about 3 years apart, and I noticed it was the same 2 guys doing the install. They did a fantastic job each time and even touched up an area that wasn't their product. They moved furniture and even took away the old carpet. I had an estimate from Empire Carpet but was not happy with their sales techniques of starting high and seeing what price they can gouge me with. Universal is a great company! They have also done wood and tile flooring for me, with fantastic results. They are honest and do quality work.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
I found a carpet that I liked at a different store but wasn't happy with the price. I needed 150 yards for 4 bedrooms and a hallway which was the entire second level of my house. I took a carpet sample from store to store trying to find a better price. Much to my surprise no two stores carry the same carpeting. Universal was the only store able to cross reference my sample with their suppliers and within 24 hours they found an exact match. They not only gave me a fair price, but Larry was extremely detailed as to where the seams would work best with the carpet pattern. The installers were very skilled efficient professionals and courteous. Surprisingly, the job only took two days!
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
Larry was very helpful with our choice in new carpet. Tear out was quick, installation might have went faster if both installers kept on the job. Jake left to dump the old carpet, which I thought could have waiting until the job was finish. Over all, we are happy with our new carpet & would recommend Universal to our friends.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
Universal Carpet was a pleasure to deal with. Our floors came out beautifully. We are very pleased with the quality. The installer was very professional and meticulous. He did an excellent job. Overall a wonderful experience!
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
We had terrific service with Universal. I met Larry through a prior job and knew that he was thorough and conscientious. When I needed new carpet, I knew who I could count on. The installers were very professional and friendly. I would highly recommend Universal.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
My challenge was to pick carpeting for two rooms in a home I did not yet own and had very limited access to. Larry helped me navigate quality, texture and color so that I actually got beautiful living room carpet in the exact right color and a very nice and interesting carpet for a bedroom. Larry's help was invaluable, and I felt very confident in his recommendations. Oh, and the price was quite good. I feel I got good value.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
Universal Carpet has great customer service. I had Cary Saar come to my home three years ago so we could pick out carpeting. He measuerd the place and gave us a quote. We decidied not to get the carpet then, but chose recently to get it. Cary had everything still on file and the only thing that went up in price was the carpet. All labor/installation costs stayed the same...I feel that's a great deal. His installers were professional and highly skilled. They were installing from 9:00am to 8:00pm to make sure it was completed in one day...I am very grateful for that. I'd like to thank Cary and the installers and would reccomend Universal Carpet 100% !!!
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
Wonderful experience from the initial contact with Larry through the installation of carpeting in our living/dining room, stairs and two bedrooms. Larry was always prompt with information and providing samples and the two installers were very professional and friendly.
Universal Carpet Inc.
5
Universal Carpet is dependable, knowledgeable, has great variety of flooring products and was a superior value. The carpet and tile they did throughout my home is wonderful! I refer my friends whenever someone needs flooring!

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