Flooring FAQ

We are a locally owned flooring contractor based in Virginia Beach (ZIP 23452). We serve homeowners, landlords and property managers throughout Hampton Roads, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Hampton and Portsmouth, from Great Neck and Kempsville to Great Bridge, Ghent, Harbour View, Phoebus and Olde Towne.

Yes. Call (757) 275-3346 or use the estimate form. We will look at your floors in person, take measurements and give you a clear, written estimate with options. There is no pressure and no cost for the visit.

We install solid and engineered hardwood, luxury vinyl plank (LVP), laminate, ceramic and porcelain tile, and carpet. We also install and repair stair treads and risers, including retrofit treads, along with the trim, quarter round and transitions that finish a job.

Often, yes. Many homes in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton and older Virginia Beach neighborhoods have original oak or heart pine under carpet that can be sanded and refinished for much less than new flooring. We will inspect the boards and tell you honestly whether refinishing or replacement makes more sense.

Our coastal humidity and high water table make moisture the number-one concern. For slab homes and first floors, waterproof LVP or engineered hardwood are usually the safest choices. Solid hardwood does very well over a dry crawl space or upstairs when it is properly acclimated. We test moisture before every install.

Yes. We regularly help with rental turnovers and move-out repairs near NAS Oceana, Naval Station Norfolk, Joint Base Langley-Eustis and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and we work hard to fit tight schedules. One landlord had a water-damaged bathroom floor replaced within two days of calling us.

Many single-room LVP, carpet or repair jobs are done in one day. Whole-floor installs often take two to four days, and hardwood refinishing usually takes three to five days including dry time. We give you a schedule up front.

Yes. ANR Flooring LLC is fully licensed and insured and has served Hampton Roads homeowners since 2017. We're happy to provide proof of insurance with your estimate.

Cost depends on the material, square footage, the condition of the subfloor and how much prep is needed, such as removing old tile or leveling a slab. Because every home is different, we give a free in-home estimate with exact numbers instead of guessing over the phone.

Please remove small items, breakables and electronics before work day. Ask us about larger furniture during your estimate, and we will plan the room-by-room order with you.

Yes. Tear-out and disposal of old carpet, pad, vinyl, laminate and many tile floors can be included in your estimate.

Yes. We replace or reinstall baseboard and quarter round and install transitions to neighboring rooms so the finished floor looks complete, not patched.

We stand behind our workmanship. Manufacturer warranties apply to the flooring materials. We will explain both during your estimate.

Ask during your estimate, and we will explain payment options and the schedule for your project.

Most single rooms are finished in a day. Whole-level installs typically take two to four days depending on square footage, tear-out and subfloor prep. Hardwood may need a few days to acclimate before installation begins.

Yes, with the right product. Engineered hardwood (floated or glued) and LVP are the best options over slabs, which are common in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake homes. We moisture-test the slab first and use the correct vapor barrier.

LVP is one of the most popular choices at the Oceanfront, Sandbridge and Chic's Beach because it is waterproof, handles humidity and stands up to sand and wet feet better than most flooring.

In most cases, yes. We match species, board width and grain as closely as possible, weave the new boards into the existing floor, and then sand and finish to blend the color. Older heart pine and narrow-strip oak floors in Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton can usually be matched.

If the damage is limited to one area and the subfloor is sound, repair is usually the better value. If water spread under a large floating floor or the subfloor is compromised, replacement may be smarter. We will show you what we find and give you both options.

Often, yes, especially if you have leftover planks from the original install. If not, we will help you source a match or recommend replacing the room.

Pricing depends on square footage, the floor's condition, any board repairs, your stain choice and the finish. We give a free on-site estimate with a clear price before any work begins.

Yes, and they look amazing. Many historic homes in Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton have original pine floors. Pine is softer than oak, so we adjust our sanding approach. One customer's 93-year-old red pine floors came out “gorgeous” in Duraseal Provincial.

Sometimes. It depends on how thick the real-wood wear layer is. We will check before recommending sanding. If it is too thin, a screen-and-recoat or replacement may be the better option.

A typical bathroom floor takes one to three days, including tear-out, prep, setting and grouting. Larger kitchens and open areas take longer. Grout and thinset need cure time before heavy use.

Sometimes, but we usually recommend removing old tile or vinyl so we can inspect and correct the subfloor. That is the best way to prevent cracked tiles and grout later.

Yes, especially in bathrooms, laundry rooms and beach homes in Sandbridge or Ocean View where water and sand are constant. It gives you the plank look with complete water resistance.

Most homes are done in a day, including removal of old carpet and pad. Larger homes or carpeted stairs may take a little longer.

Yes, almost always. New carpet over old, compressed pad wears faster and can void the carpet warranty. Quality pad makes carpet feel better and last longer.

Absolutely. Many Chesapeake and Suffolk two-story homes mix LVP or hardwood downstairs with carpet upstairs. We can also convert carpeted stairs to hardwood treads if you prefer.

Retrofit treads are designed to cap over existing stair steps after the carpet and bullnose are removed. They are a cleaner, faster way to get hardwood stairs in most homes, and a favorite of our customers.

Yes. Many LVP lines have matching stair nosing, or we can pair the floor with coordinating wood treads. One Virginia Beach customer had LVP installed downstairs, then upstairs and on the stair treads, and said everything “looks perfect.”

A standard straight staircase usually takes one to two days. Winding stairs, landings and paint or stain on risers can add time.

Usually, yes. Most squeaks come from treads rubbing on risers or stringers. We re-secure and shim the steps to stop the movement.

Yes. We can remove and replace a single tread and stain or finish it to blend with the rest of the staircase.

In most cases. We sand the treads, apply your stain and finish, and paint or protect the risers so the stairs coordinate with your refinished or new floors.

We are based in Virginia Beach's 23452 ZIP code, near the Lynnhaven, Pembroke and Little Neck area. That central location makes it easy to reach every part of the city, from the Oceanfront and Great Neck to Princess Anne, Pungo and Sandbridge.

All of them, including Kempsville, Great Neck, Bayside, Red Mill, Princess Anne, Salem, Landstown, Hilltop, the Oceanfront, Chic's Beach, Sandbridge, Pungo, Thalia, Kings Grant, Thoroughgood, Courthouse and Ashville Park.

For Oceanfront, Chic's Beach and Sandbridge homes we usually recommend waterproof luxury vinyl plank or porcelain tile because they handle sand, humidity and wet feet. If you love real wood, engineered hardwood with a tough finish is a great option upstairs or away from entries.

Yes. We work throughout Chesapeake, including Great Bridge, Greenbrier, Western Branch, Deep Creek, Hickory, Grassfield, Indian River, South Norfolk, Edinburgh, Fentress, Riverwalk and Cahoon Plantation.

Waterproof luxury vinyl plank and engineered hardwood are usually the best choices over a slab. Because of Chesapeake's high water table, we always test slab moisture and use the right vapor barrier before installing.

Absolutely. We install hardwood and retrofit stair treads with painted or stained risers, and we can match them to new LVP or hardwood on your main floor.

Yes. Heart pine and old-growth pine are common in Ghent, Colonial Place and Park Place and can look stunning when refinished. Pine is softer than oak, so we use a careful sanding approach that protects the boards. One customer's 93-year-old red pine floors came out beautifully in a Provincial stain.

All of Norfolk, including Ghent, Larchmont, Edgewater, Colonial Place, Riverview, Park Place, Lafayette-Winona, Ocean View, East Beach, Wards Corner, Lochhaven, Talbot Park, Fairmount Park, Bayview, Norview and Downtown.

Yes. We remove damaged boards, check and repair the subfloor, and weave in matching boards. In areas prone to tidal flooding, like near The Hague and Larchmont-Edgewater, we also talk through moisture-resistant options.

Yes. We serve North Suffolk (Harbour View, Burbage Grant, Bennett's Creek, Eclipse), downtown Suffolk and rural areas including Driver, Chuckatuck, Holland, Whaleyville and around Lake Prince.

Yes. Replacing builder carpet and sheet vinyl with LVP or hardwood, and converting carpeted stairs to wood, are some of our most popular North Suffolk projects.

It can be, once moisture is under control. We check the crawl space and subfloor moisture and may recommend a vapor barrier or ventilation improvements first. Engineered hardwood and LVP are also great options.

Yes. Hampton is a regular part of our service area. We cross the water for estimates and projects throughout the city, so you get the same service as our Southside customers.

We serve Phoebus, Buckroe Beach, Fox Hill, Wythe, Old Northampton, Coliseum Central, Willow Oaks, Riverdale, Farmington, Aberdeen Gardens, Kecoughtan, Grandview, Downtown Hampton and the surrounding areas.

In many mid-century Hampton homes, yes, especially in Wythe, Northampton and Riverdale. During your free estimate we can check under a corner and tell you if refinishing is an option.

Yes. Heart pine is common in Olde Towne, Port Norfolk and Park View. We set nails, replace damaged boards with matching pine and sand carefully to preserve character and thickness before applying your stain and finish.

All of Portsmouth, including Olde Towne, Port Norfolk, Park View, Cradock, Churchland, Westhaven, Simonsdale, Sterling Point, Waterview, Hodges Manor, Highland-Biltmore, Truxtun and Downtown.

Yes. We can secure loose boards and subfloor to reduce squeaks and address problem areas. Some slope in older homes comes from the structure itself, and we will explain what flooring work can and cannot correct.