Flooring Contractor in Lawrence, NY
New floors and tile for kitchens, bathrooms, entries and living areas, installed over a properly prepared surface.
- Floor removal & prep
- Tile & flooring
- Clean transitions
Floors take the most wear in a house and show every mistake. Flooring and tile are the part of a renovation people see and feel every day, and the part that fails quietly if the work underneath was rushed. A flooring contractor in Lawrence deals with older subfloors, occasional moisture and rooms that have settled out of square over decades.
EM Construction installs flooring and tile as part of both full remodels and stand-alone projects. Ervin Cruz named floors ("piso") and tile ("cerámica") among the core services of the crew, and they pair naturally with the drywall, painting and bathroom work we already do.
Our approach is the same for any surface: tear out what is failing, fix what is under it, lay the new material level and finish the edges cleanly. Below you can find our pages on flooring installation and tile installation for the details of each.
Flooring and tile services
Choose the surface you are working on. Each page explains the process and the factors that move the price.
Why choose EM Construction for floors and tile
Most flooring problems come from the surface below. We check for moisture, soft spots and high or low areas before ordering a single board or tile, and we will tell you if something needs repair first.
Layout matters as much as installation. We plan where tile cuts fall, where flooring changes direction and how thresholds meet the next room, so the finished floor looks intentional instead of patched together.
We are a short drive from your home in Lawrence or the neighboring towns, so if a tile needs replacing or a board needs adjusting after the first few weeks, we can get back quickly.
Common questions about flooring & tile
Which is better for a Lawrence home, new flooring or tile?
It depends on the room. Tile is the right choice in bathrooms, entries and kitchens where water and traffic are the main concerns. Flooring like hardwood or laminate suits bedrooms and living areas, where warmth underfoot matters. We help you pick based on how the room is used, not just how it looks in a showroom.
Do you remove the old floor first?
Yes, tearing out the old floor is part of the job. We also check the subfloor for soft spots, moisture and uneven areas, because new flooring will only be as flat and solid as the surface under it.
Can new flooring go over an old floor?
Sometimes, but not always. Going over an existing floor raises the height, which can affect doors, thresholds and appliances. We will look at the room and tell you whether removing the old floor is worth it.
Are basement floors a problem on the South Shore?
They can be. Basements here sit close to the water table and some took on water during Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Moisture under a new floor will cause problems later, so any basement flooring plan starts with finding out how dry the slab actually is.
Do you handle tile and flooring in the same project?
Yes. Running both with one crew means the transitions between tile and floor are planned together, so you do not end up with awkward height changes at a doorway.