Flooring in Long View, NC
Long View sits right against Hickory's western edge, so our crews are there in minutes by US 70 or I-40. Most of the town's houses are mid-century and later, with plenty of rentals mixed in. We put in hardwood, LVP and carpet that suit how each one is used.
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in Long View
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- 15 years of experience · 100s of projects completed
- Hardwood, LVP, carpet & commercial flooring
Long View, a Town Straddling Two Counties
Before it had its current name, this place was Penelope, with a post office under that name from 1888 to 1904. When the town incorporated in 1907, the new name came from a remark by Sam D. Campbell, who looked down the Southern Railway track toward Hickory and commented on how far it ran. More than a century later the town still lies along that corridor, between Hickory on the north and east and Hildebran on the west, with US 70 and Interstate 40 as its main roads. The town is in western Catawba County and also reaches into eastern Burke County, so a short drive across town can put you under a different county government. The floors don't care which county they're in, and neither do we.
Census-based figures suggest only about 4 percent of Long View's roughly 2,500 housing units predate 1940, and only a small share went up after 2000. So most homes here are from the middle decades of the last century. That age range has its own floor issues. Original oak may be hidden under old carpet. Vinyl from the 1970s or 1980s may still be glued to the subfloor. Joists can sag a little after 50 or more years. We pull up a corner, check the subfloor and plan around what we find before anyone picks a color.
Long View is also a town where many people rent, with homeownership around 56 percent. Landlords and property managers here need different floors than owner-occupants who plan to stay 20 years. We handle both. That might mean refinishing hardwood in a ranch house a family has owned for decades, or putting tough LVP through a duplex between tenants so it can be leased again quickly.
Long View sits roughly 4 miles west of our Hickory base (straight-line). Our home page has more on what we do across the region. Long View also extends into Burke County.
Floors We Install Across Long View
Hardwood, New or Uncovered
With so many Long View homes built in the middle of the last century, we often find strip oak under wall-to-wall carpet. Sometimes that floor can be sanded and kept. Other times pet damage or old water stains mean replacing it is the better choice, and we'll explain why. For new installs we offer solid hardwood for rooms with a stable crawlspace and engineered hardwood where conditions call for it, such as a basement den or a room over a slab addition. Every board acclimates in the house before it goes down. We also check the joists for bounce, because an older floor that flexes underfoot will squeak and open gaps no matter how well the hardwood is installed.
LVP and LVT That Stand Up to Turnover
Luxury vinyl plank makes the most sense in Long View's rental homes. A dropped dish, a leaking washer hose or a tenant's dog leaves no lasting mark on a good wear layer, and a damaged plank can be swapped instead of redoing the whole room. The prep matters more than the product. Older subfloors here often have dips, nail pops or layers of old sheet vinyl, and rigid-core plank shows every flaw underneath it. We level, patch or underlay as needed. In kitchens and baths we use LVT for a tile look without grout lines to scrub. Owner-occupants like it for the same reasons, especially in busy homes.
Carpet for Bedrooms and Dens
Carpet is still the comfortable choice for bedrooms and family rooms in many of the town's ranch homes, and in a rental it keeps noise down between units. We help you pick a pile and fiber that fits the room. A tight-loop or cut-pile nylon holds up in a hallway where tenants come and go. A softer plush works in a primary bedroom you'll keep for years. Pad matters as much as carpet, so we match it to the room and the traffic. Before laying anything we pull the old tack strip, check the subfloor for soft spots or old pet stains, and seal what needs sealing so odors don't come back.
Commercial Floors Along US 70
US 70 is one of Long View's two main roads. Offices, shops, churches and service businesses on a corridor like that usually can't close for a week while new floors go in. We phase commercial jobs room by room, or schedule them after hours and on weekends, so you can stay open. Carpet tile works well in offices because a stained square can be replaced without visible patching. Commercial LVP and sheet vinyl suit break rooms, medical exam rooms and church fellowship halls where spills and rolling chairs are constant. Before we start we walk the space with you, map out the order of work and give you a written estimate.
Before You Replace a Floor in Long View
Check what is under the carpet
Many Long View homes date from the middle of the last century, a period when many builders laid oak strip flooring and later owners often covered it. Before you budget for new hardwood, lift a corner of carpet in a closet. If there's oak underneath, refinishing may cost less than replacing it. If you find old sheet vinyl or tile adhesive, that changes the prep, and we account for it in the estimate instead of surprising you halfway through the job.
Rentals need a different plan
With a large share of Long View homes rented, many owners here are planning floors for the next tenant, not for themselves. For a rental, choose a floor that survives move-outs and can be repaired in sections. LVP with a commercial-grade wear layer, installed over a properly leveled subfloor, usually fits best. We can schedule work between leases so the unit is back on the market quickly.
Older joists can move
A house that has stood for 50 or 60 years may have joists that have sagged or a few subfloor panels that have delaminated. New flooring makes those problems more obvious. Rigid plank can click and hollow out, and hardwood can squeak. We walk the room, look for soft spots and check the crawlspace when there is one. Then we fix the structure before the finish floor goes down.
Free Flooring Estimates in Long View
Whether you're in a ranch home just off US 70, near the Hildebran line on the Burke County side, or on one of the residential streets close to the Hickory border, we'll come measure for free and leave you a written estimate.
Prefer to talk first? Call (828) 471-7706, read about our residential flooring and commercial flooring work, or reach us through the contact page.
Flooring Questions from Long View
Who is the best flooring company in Long View, NC?
The Foothills Flooring Company is a Hickory-based installer with 15 years of experience and hundreds of completed residential and commercial projects. We serve Long View and the rest of Catawba County, including the part of town that crosses into Burke County. Estimates are free and done on-site, and you can reach us at (828) 471-7706. We install hardwood, LVP and LVT, carpet and commercial flooring. Because Long View borders Hickory, we're a short drive away via US 70 or I-40, which makes measuring, follow-up visits and phased jobs easy to schedule. Since many homes here are mid-century and plenty are rentals, we always check the subfloor before recommending a product.
Do you work on the Burke County side of Long View?
Yes. Long View crosses the Catawba-Burke county line on its western side, toward Hildebran, and we serve both counties. The county line makes no difference to how we measure, price or install. We serve Catawba, Burke, Caldwell and Alexander Counties, so a home on either side of town is well within our area. Call or request a free on-site measurement, and we'll set up a time that works for you.
Is LVP a good choice for a Long View rental property?
In most cases, yes. With so many homes rented in town, landlords here need floors that can handle move-ins, move-outs, pets and spills. Luxury vinyl plank with a heavy wear layer resists water and scratches, and a damaged plank can usually be replaced on its own. The key is the subfloor: older homes often need leveling first, or the planks will flex and separate. We check that before quoting, and we can recommend a wear layer that fits how hard the unit is used.
Can you refinish the original hardwood in my older Long View home?
Often, yes. Many mid-century houses here have oak strip floors under carpet or vinyl. If the boards are thick enough to sand and there's no widespread water or pet damage, refinishing can bring them back. If sections are beyond saving, we can weave in matching boards or recommend new flooring. We'll inspect the floor in person and tell you honestly which option makes more sense.
How long does it take to put LVP in a typical Long View house?
It depends on the square footage, how many rooms are involved and how much subfloor prep we find. Removing old glued-down vinyl or leveling a dipped floor adds time. After the free on-site measurement, we give you a written estimate that includes the scope and a schedule, so you know what to expect before we start. For rentals, we can plan the work between tenants.
Do you install commercial flooring for businesses on US 70?
Yes. We install commercial carpet tile, commercial LVP and resilient sheet vinyl for offices, shops, medical practices, churches and other businesses. For locations along US 70 that need to stay open, we can phase the work by section or schedule it after hours or on weekends. We start with a walkthrough of the space and a written estimate.
How much does new flooring cost in Long View, NC?
Across the Hickory area and Catawba County, typical installed prices as of fall 2026 are $4.50 to $7.00 per square foot for most LVP jobs, $8 to $11 for engineered hardwood, $10 to $14 for solid site-finished hardwood and $3.50 to $5.50 for carpet, material plus labor. Tear-out, leveling and stairs are listed separately, and your free written estimate gives the exact number for your Long View project. See the full table on our flooring prices page.