32 flooring contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Dunbar: Mr. Handyman of Kanawha Valley, CR Score 84/100; 4.7★ from 581 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Carpet Cleaning & Restoration, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 32.
Most-reviewed: Lowe's Home Improvement, 1,754 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #5.
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32 Dunbar flooring contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 32 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Handyman of Kanawha Valley | 84 | 4.7★ (581) | Charleston, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Elite Carpet Cleaning & Restoration | 83 | 4.9★ (383) | Charleston, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Ollie's Bargain Outlet | 81 | 4.3★ (1,685) | Dunbar | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Lowe's Home Improvement | 78 | 4.1★ (1,414) | South Charleston, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Lowe's Home Improvement | 76 | 4.1★ (1,754) | Charleston, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | Lowe's Home Improvement | 75 | 3.9★ (1,397) | Cross Lanes, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Nitro Carpet Outlet | 72 | 4.4★ (55) | Cross Lanes, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Floors Galore | 71 | 5.0★ (49) | Charleston, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | A to Z Home Improvement | 71 | 4.1★ (22) | Huntington, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Andrews Floor And Wall Covering Co. | 71 | 4.3★ (46) | Charleston, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 581 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 9 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 383 Google reviews, 383 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dunbar
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 1,685 Google reviews, 1,685 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Charleston, 2 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 1,414 Google reviews, 1,414 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 1,754 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,754).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cross Lanes, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 1,397 Google reviews, 1,397 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cross Lanes, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring store”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 3 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring store”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Carpet store”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nitro, 8 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 95 Google reviews, 95 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 7 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 4:30 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring store”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Teays Valley, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Teays Valley, 17 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Floor refinishing service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jonesborough, 11 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hurricane, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nitro, 17 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hurricane, 16 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring store”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hurricane, 16 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 71 Google reviews, 71 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring store”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hurricane, 13 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring store”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Dunbar. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood floor installation | $2,469 | $4,723 | $7,034 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $6 to $25 per sq ft installed). US national range | October 2026 |
We scored 32 Dunbar flooring contractors on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Dunbar data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |