25 flooring contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Durham: Gold Star Carpet Cleaning & Upholstery, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 188 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Absolute Carpet Rug Tile & Upholstery Cleaning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 25.
Most-reviewed: Gold Star Carpet Cleaning & Upholstery, 166 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 25 ranked after Gold Star Carpet Cleaning & Upholstery; ranked #3.
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25 Durham flooring contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 25 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gold Star Carpet Cleaning & Upholstery | 89 | 5.0★ (188) | Chico, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Absolute Carpet Rug Tile & Upholstery Cleaning | 85 | 5.0★ (25) | Chico, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Gold Star Carpet Cleaning & Upholstery | 85 | 5.0★ (166) | Oroville, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Altered State Restorations Hardwood Flooring, Sanding & Refinishing | 84 | 5.0★ (114) | Chico, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Pro Diamond Stone, Tile & Hardwood Restoration | 84 | 4.6★ (14) | Chico, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Paramount Floor Covering | 82 | 5.0★ (19) | Chico, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | High Tech Cleaning | 79 | 4.9★ (89) | Oroville, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Carpet Restoration Company | 77 | 4.9★ (23) | Chico, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | The Clean Machine | 77 | 5.0★ (5) | South Oroville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | DG Tile | 77 | 5.0★ (11) | Chico, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 review volume: 5.0★ from 188 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (188).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oroville, 18 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews, 166 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Floor refinishing service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oroville, 19 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews, 89 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Oroville, 12 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Oroville, 16 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paradise, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Floor refinishing service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 5 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Showroom”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, 15 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oroville, 15 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Floor refinishing service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, 27 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Willows, 23 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, 19 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paradise, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 8 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring store”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 6 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 51 Google reviews, 51 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tile contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 8 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oroville, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring store”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Durham. 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 25 Durham 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 Durham 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 |