We are selling our Mom's house, and we found hardwood floors when we pulled back the carpet. They had some bad spots and worn areas, but Albini got to work and made them look brand new. The transformation was amazing. They did a good job, replacing only a few boards and sanding the worn areas. Impressive result. read more

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ZERO RESPONSE/FOLLOW-Up Luis came over, took measurements, and said he'd have a quote by the end of the day and we got ZERO RESPONSE. We called several days later and were told we'd get a quote in the next few days. Still NOTHING. Based on a couple quotes we received, this would be an approximately 15-20k job. I guess that's not worth the business for Albini. read more

We're sooooo disappointed. We had them do our floors in March and we had a really hard time with them, getting things corrected and their attention to detail. They had to replace some boards in this area downstairs for our new bathroom and instead of matching the medium brown stain used on the other flooring they used black stain and it really highlights the inconsistencies in the width of the board. The floor looks terrible, plus they didn't vacuum it out after they sanded so there's all this crud in between the boards that are now sealed in with oil based refinishing. It's actually quite disgusting. We haven't called them back to fix it because they were so hard to work with. Now we are going to have to pay another company to fix this. read more

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Albini refinished the floors at my rental property, and they did such a wonderful job that we hired them to refinish the floors at our primary residence. Highly recommended for the quality of the work, and their pricing was significantly less than the competitors. Great value, clean job, great floors. read more

They do beautiful work and are attentive to the smallest details, such as the appearance, fit and finishes of transition areas. We received clear and timely communication with Albini throughout the entire process. We had a couple change orders (asked them to do additional work on our staircase) during the process. They quickly provided an additional estimate of time and expense for the work were able to handle these requests quickly. Our new flooring and renovated staircase are beautiful. read more

Primo and the Albini team did a great job with our flooring project. We did a full kitchen remodel and took out a wall. The team had to seam together empty patches with our existing hardwood floors. When they were done you could not tell where the old flooring started and the new flooring was added. They were super clean and courteous. We are very pleased with the results of our project. I would recommend Albini Hardwood Flooring for your future projects. read more

This place is pretty ok. The good: the price is reasonable and the work is decent. The challenges: like other reviewers said, communication and project management need to be better. I had to initiate and follow up all the contact about the schedule, work in general, stain colors, etc. If you're a newbie to floor refinishing with not a lot of time, this place will stress you out. The poly seal also seems to come off too easily. Please do better on the communication and project management so customers feel like you care about them and the project. read more

Did a bad job on our floors. Left huge holes pools Of stain and nail marks by the door. When we mentioned it to the workers they said they would fix it and that never happened. Unfortunately would not recommend them. The quality of there work is not good. We're going to have to get our floors redone by another firm. read more

We had Albini install brand new hardwood floors and trim on more than 2000 square feet in an old ranch home we had purchased. Luis and his team were prompt, professional, and easy to communicate with regarding design decisions. Thanks to their deep expertise they helped us make the right choices to accomplish our goals with the project. They also anticipated any issues so we could discuss solutions, and got in touch with me promptly when they discovered a problem with our sub floor in the kitchen during demolition. I had no trouble discussing options with Luis and aligning on what to do. For example, in some areas of our home the floor had a slope due to settlement. His team was able to address this issue to make the floors more level. The white oak that he procured for the job is beautiful, and when we saw it we immediately wanted to preserve its natural color rather than stain it, which was the initial plan. Luis and team used a high quality coating that truly does look invisible and has held up for the last several months with absolutely no issues. The end result is spectacular and it is one of our favorite things about the new home. There were several challenges that could have resulted in delay, including a record heat wave, wildfire smoke in the air, COVID-19. Nevertheless the team executed and completed the job on time. On top of that, their price was highly competitive with other bids. We have since worked with several other contractors and this has been one of our best experiences if not the best. If you are considering installing new floors in your home I would strongly recommend Albini. read more

In response to the owner of Albini. It was impossible for your guys to be in the middle on the job. The floor was sealed meaning job complete. You, and your rep that called me are trying to pass off the responsibility for the poor work done. The contractor was fired a month after your company was finished with the floor. read more

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We recently had albini come and redo all the hardwood floor in our house. The work was good, but I would not recommend them. Their communication is poor and considering all the stress that is involved with moving out of your house with getting floors redone you need to have someone who responds to calls and texts promptly. There was little guidance about timeline and I had to keep asking when they would start and be done. They didn't finish the thresholds and it wasn't done and it few weeks later and after many phone calls on my end did they come back to finish the job. Hard pass on albini. read more

I'm leaving a 5-star review to counter the idiocy of the jerk who left them a 1-star review. Grow up. These are hard working people who are good at their jobs. Because of what is probably a dynamic you contributed to, or sheer human imperfection, you 'don't get a floor bid' and you're going to blast their livelihood with 1-star. People make purchase decisions based on these scores. You are a coward and a fool. Next time, pick up a phone and send a reminder or just let it go and move on. I haven't used Albini for any work, but am considering it, and I HAVE spoken to the brothers. They are knowledgeable, extremely fair priced, and polite. Whether I use them or not, I KNOW they aren't a 1-star. Have someone who DOES give you a bid THEN takes your money and jacks up your shit; THAT deserves a one. read more

These people are the best. Clean, neat and very professional.Jose gave us a quote almost half of some of the quotes we received from other companies.He had already done my sons hardwood floors, so we knew his work was great. After the start of the project, they discovered an extra floor under our carpet. It was difficult to remove and we discussed additional charges. I called and talked to Jose about splitting the charges.He said that he just wanted me to be happy. A lot of people say that but they charge anyway. He didn't charge me anything extra. I asked for a fair deal and he went over the top to make sure I was happy. The floors are beautiful!! I highly recommend this company.All the employees were courteous and attentive and tidy. Don't make a mistake and use someone else. Be happy!! read more

We interviewed eight companies before selecting Albini. Ive waited almost two years to write this review. The first company I used, there were problems 6 months later so I wanted to give this a good long wait. I am still THRILLED. Communication was mostly good. Jose Luis, the fellows doing the sanding and the others doing the staining were all on point! Everyone seemed to have pride in their work. The fellows doing the stain were marvelous, I had a damaged wood floor and needed to match an existing colour. I have one continuous floor without any room transitions, they very patiently showed me numerous stain combinations. The entire experience was positive. It was wonderful (and unusual) to not have to 'manage' a crew working on my house. The end result remains perfect and I really appreciated that they showed up when they said they would, and finished within the time frame I was told. Since the completion of the job I referred my neighbours who were also very pleased. read more

Recently moved into a loft, floors were yucky, I called Albini flooring and they were able to come out and provide me with a quote, I loved the price and they came out a few days later and gave a new life to my wood floor, super happy, the whole place looks completely different read more

We hired Albini to install Monarch Plank (La Lima) flooring in several rooms and stairs at our home. Jesus and Jose were professional and eager to get things right...when you could get a hold of them. If you are patient, you will get the great floors you are waiting for. They did a great job leveling our sloped living room and added a custom entry between tiles and the wood floor that looks great! Albini Flooring provides great value and high quality, a good combination in a flooring company. read more

Albini Hardwood Flooring - Flooring around posts in living room - Flooring Near Me - Richmond, California

We had Albini install about ~1000 sq. ft. of hardwood in our home. The materials are high quality and the installation was perfect with no gaps. The work was done on time and the price was competitive. Note: If you ever have hardwood installed, make sure to keep an extra box in storage. Be very specific with the contractor that you want to keep the extra hardwood. It will be invaluable if (when) you need to do repairs. Manufacturers are always adjusting their product lines and discontinuing old hardwood and at some point you will not be able to buy a suitable replacement. read more

Summary: We're thrilled, Luis and his team are wonderful, and the flooring looks beautiful! Longer version: We just bought a new house in Oakland and our realtor recommended Albini who she has used herself in the past. I was a little hesitant because I couldn't find any reviews, but we had a very quick timeline and he said he could meet it, so we went for it. It's run by two brothers, Luis and Primo, and their team. We were NOT disappointed. Luis and his team were courteous, CLEAN, and the contractor holy grail--ON TIME EVERYDAY! They worked a full long day everyday and were so nice to my kids which is always a plus. They met the timeline even when we decided to add baseboards to the bid as well. His prices are in line with other estimates we got, but the service was exceptional and we got a great price on the actual flooring through him as well. He detailed everything in the invoice nicely so I knew what was what and so I could easily figure out how much each part of the job was in case I wanted to DIY any of it. They clearly know what they are doing and we now have beautiful hardwoods in our home that look like they will stand up to years of abuse. read more

Show up when they say they will be there. Arrive early/on time regardless of east bay to south bay traffic. Friendly workers, cleanup every single night before they leave. work long full days, expertise is amazing especially with the full house herringbone pattern. Can't wait for the finished product. Check out the photos of the finished floors with the herringbone pattern. read more

Very happy with the results!!! I highly recommend them!! I changed carpet and Vinyl for cork base floors and installed new baseboards. The whole project took a week, they came early and worked hard all day. Part of my kitchen floor had to be leveled and they took care of that, told me in advance the details and cost and there were not surprises. The billing system is a little disorganized, they can work in improving that. Here are some before and after pics of the job. read more

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We had a great experience with José and team. Albini did a fantastic job refinishing all of the floors in our home. They were thorough, thoughtful and started and finished on time. I highly recommend their service and expertise. In just a few days, they took us out of a 1980s yellowed shellack look and feel and into a beautiful natural finish. These guys are true pros and offered the nest price to boot. read more

Quality company! They repaired and refinished our oak flooring. Quality of work was excellent. The employees were friendly and knowledgeable. They did a great job of putting up plastic and protecting adjacent areas. Highly recommend them. read more

Helpful advice on color and many other details. Great, hardworking team who arrived when promised and finished on schedule.

I saw Albini trucks pass my house every morning going to their jobsite - figured that was a good sign of work ethic and timeliness, two good traits in a contractor. They came right when they said they would to give me a bid, started the job right when they said they would, and finished early. The work was tricky (I thought) cause it wove in new floor to tie into existing, and really you can't tell at all, it was perfect match. Great job all around, I couldn't recommend them more, I hope to use them again for new stairs as well. read more

Very competitive prices, they are experts in their trade with loads of experience. Family business, reliable, quick, and easy to work with.

These men are amazing. There had been a huge hiccup on resanding my hardwood floors, with another floor company, and Albini was called into try to fix it. Albini Hardwood Flooring men are wood working magicians. They arrived a day or two after surveying the mess and with a few more days it was completely fixed. All 650 sq ft. Seems to be a family run business with incredibly friendly and smart guys running the show. I can't recommend them any higher. Just great. The Albini guys saved the day! read more

Part of our whole-house remodel was replacing our mix of narrow oak and carpeting with new flooring. I researched flooring companies, both local and further afield and chose Alibini because of an enthusiastic recommendation I got from a friend who had used them. They were competitively priced and worked within my timeframe. What I had not anticipated was the quality of the work they did. Our house and developed various sags over the years and the installation team was meticulous about ensuring that the floor was tight, level, and creak-free. Fabulous work and Jose Luis was a pleasure to deal with. If the need arose, I would use them again in a heartbeat. read more

The team did an excellent job with three projects. First, they replaced floor that was water damaged. Next, they installed flooring in a closet. Finally, the fixed an area with inconsistent staining, from a previous company. Highly recommend. read more

Highly recommend. I got multiple bids for refinishing our hardwood floors. Albini was competitively priced. I liked that they have specialty people for each phase of the job (sanders, finishers, baseboard trim). They put a lock-box outside the house so I did not have to be home all the time to let them in. Customer service from Jesus was outstanding. You can reach him via e-mail or text. I also liked that they did not remove the baseboards but could sand right up to them. In and out in 4 days (they estimated 5 days but finished early). We kept furniture off for 7 days by our choice. Happy we selected them. (Note: credit cards not accepted but that's the only drawback that I found) read more

I would highly recommend Albini Flooring. I am an interior decorator and I have used them several times for my clients. They are extremely responsive, very fairly priced, do great work and make the extra effort to make sure both the client and I are happy with the results. Just recently I had a very specific completion deadline I needed to meet and they worked over a holiday weekend to make it happen. This is the kind of customer service and quality of work I value. read more

Couldn't ask for more! I can only wish that every home improvement company I worked with was like Albini Hardwood Flooring. One of the best experience we ever had working with a home improvement project. Pricing was very competitive, and when they came out to our house in southern Marin, they were very meticulous in explaining our options. They provided samples so we could make the right choice. They were 100% responsive when it came to customer service, answering questions and working out details. The job they did was absolutely fantastic. Our old hardwood floors had warped in one room and had become discolored throughout the house. After they were done, it looked like a brand new house. They gave us a schedule and actually got it done a day early. They did everything promised. Everything was clean and neat and no dust or mess anywhere. It doesn't get better then that. Would absolutely recommend them for anything having to do with hardwood floors. read more

These guys did a great job and we are very competitive on the pricing. They were even able to supply the hardwood floors at an excellent price as well. We are still waiting for them to finish a small correction. But, I know that they will follow through. I would definitely use them again in the future. read more

I couldn't have been more impressed with the quality, professionalism and price from Primo and his crew with Albini Hardwood Flooring. Top notch from start to finish. I was moving out of a rented loft with beautiful hardwood oak flooring. My furniture had scratched the floor pretty badly and I needed to find a high quality hardwood floor expert to fix it. Primo came recommended to me from someone I trust and he did not disappoint. He moved mountains to look at the job and give me an estimate within 48 hours and his crew was refinishing the floor in the next 48 hours. The floor was gorgeous when Primo and his crew were finished. Anyone who hires Primo and Albini would be lucky to get them. read more

Albini installed my "sand in place" white oak flooring more than 5 years ago and I've recommended them to everyone I know since. After they installed my floors they came back to wrap a support post in the same wood. They are very good at what they do and they are very busy. WIsh I would have had them do my baseboards as well as my contractor did a horrible job installing them. read more

Couldn't be happier with the job that Albini did on our hardwood floors at our rental condo. They were able to match the existing wood flooring in part of the space and install it where different flooring had been. They then refinished the exiting flooring and everything blends seamlessly. They were quick, responsive, easy to work with and fairly priced. Highly recommend! read more

Reliable and quick. I needed to have floor refinished in a hurry. The estimate was comparable to other estimates I received, and the workers were prompt, efficient, and courteous. The floors look gorgeous! I would recommend them anytime. read more

Very disappointing customer service. We had follow up to do after they got the job done and got paid. Jesus or Luis never got back to me or to our contractor after many calls and voice mails. I do not recommend them. read more

Jose Luis and his guys are reasonable, honest and want to do a good job as though it was their house. They want to make sure the customer is happy. They fairly price their work and have a lot of experience. I strongly recommend getting a bid from jose Luis if you are either putting in hardwood floors or refinishing, Ronda S. read more

Luis and crew did an amazing, fast, professional job in every way. Wonderful!

If you value your time, do not select this firm. I made an appointment with them to come and give me an estimate for redoing my hardwood floors. They did not show up at the appointed time, nor did they ever call. Evidently the time of others' is of no importance to them. read more