The value George Takvoryan brought to my home in THOUSAND OAKS far surpassed his extremely competitive pricing for concierge level service!
I reached out for a quotation on Thumbtack during the first week of March 2026, and thankfully George responded. He was extremely professional and knowledgeable from the moment he stepped into my home. He knew all about the advantages and disadvantages of different types of flooring and was able to recommend an AC4 laminate flooring that fit beautifully with my aesthetic and lighting conditions.
George was timely in communicating with my association regarding proof of license and bond/insurance information, as my HOA requires documented approval prior to commencing work.
George produced a fair quotation with clear definition of terms, pricing, and scope of work that included removal of flooring, inspection of underlayment, replacement of damaged existing underlayment, glue down of cork underlayment, and installation of new floor and new baseboards around the entire perimeter of my home. Also included was moving the furniture during installation. I accepted the quote.
George had a mammoth task ahead of him. My old bamboo flooring was moldy and uneven due to previous leaks and the presence of an uneven, soft concrete subfloor. Also, there were old pieces of cardboard and other materials under the existing bamboo floor that were used in an attempt to create a level surface. I am also on the second floor, in a condo, so sound dampening was critical. Furthermore, my place is 850 SF and was packed full of heavy furniture that he had to work around. Attached you will find a series of photos showing the old, molded bamboo floor that George had to remove.
George is a very meticulous person. He began by examining the condition of all my existing cork underlayment, removed any unsalvageable pieces and replaced them with new pieces. One of several things George does different from most other flooring contractors is he uses a glue to glue down the cork underlayment to the concrete, which took extra time and required painstaking attention to detail.
Next, George layered on top of the cork a 3 mm thick underlayment made of rubber that provided extra sound mitigation required by my association. Finally, he installed the 12 MM thick laminate floor, ensuring flushness and a perfectly even surface.
George is meticulous. He used laser equipment to inspect leveling. He ensured perfectly even cuts along the edges of my existing tile that the new flooring was to mate to with T molding. He also installed the T molding perfectly, including ensuring a perfect fit to my existing tile floor that was at a lower level. George also went above and beyond doing extra work, such as installing my front door entrance metalwork (at the bottom of my front door). He also helped with replacement of closet doors and tracks for my two bedrooms.
Beyond George's expert skill, he is punctual, communicates clearly, is so friendly and engaging, and an overall pleasant person. It was such a pleasure working with him, especially considering I have had a bad run of luck finding good help for home improvement projects up until I found George.
Please find additional after photos of the new lighter colored floor and T molds George installed. I could not be happier! George was able to level some very uneven areas perfectly.
He is a rare find in that he brings so much deep passion and skill that is so hard to come by these days. read more