Flooring in Bellaire, TX
Footsteps Flooring installs and services floors throughout Bellaire, TX. A 1908 streetcar suburb that rebuilt itself house by house, then had to think again after Harvey.
Floors built for Bellaire homes.
During Harvey, 1,936 of Bellaire's 6,688 homes flooded, and more than half of those were built before 1980. That number explains a lot about the city today. Bellaire was already trading its small post-war houses for new two-story homes, and the storm sped that up, while other owners chose to raise existing houses on piers. Whether you live in Southdale, Broad Acres or near Evelyn's Park, flooring in Bellaire, TX means planning around water, elevation and a house that may be brand new or seventy years old.
Start with the numbers, because Bellaire's housing story is in them. William Wright Baldwin founded the town in 1908 on part of William Marsh Rice's ranch, and the eastern 1,000 acres were cut into small truck farms called Westmoreland Farms. Bellaire incorporated in 1918, which is why Houston grew all the way around it without swallowing it. The population peaked at 19,872 in 1960, when the city was full of modest post-war houses; much of the original stock was three-bedroom, one-bath homes, and Southdale was built in the late 1940s with two-bedroom houses marketed to returning veterans. By 2020 the population was 17,202, fewer people living in much bigger houses. Between 1986 and 2006 the average home price went from $75,000 to $500,000, and developers tore down post-war homes one lot at a time to build new ones.
Then came Harvey. In August 2017, 1,936 of Bellaire's 6,688 homes flooded, about 29% of the city. Of those, 1,039 were built before 1980. After the storm some owners rebuilt from scratch with new homes designed to sit above flood levels, and others raised existing houses six feet or more on concrete piers. Permit activity in early 2018 ran well ahead of the year before.
What we run into in Bellaire
So when we walk into a Bellaire house, the first question is which of three houses it is.
The original post-war house, still on its slab. These are the homes most exposed to water, and many have been through more than one flood or more than one remodel. Expect layers: old tile over older vinyl, adhesive, patched concrete. We take it all up, check the slab for moisture and flatness, and prep it properly. On the ground floor of a home like this, waterproof luxury vinyl plank or porcelain tile is the honest recommendation. If you love wood, engineered hardwood is the version built for a slab, but we will tell you plainly where the risk sits.
The raised house. A home lifted onto piers is no longer sitting on the ground, and its floor system is different from what it was. We look at what is underneath before choosing a product and an installation method, and in some cases that opens up options that do not make sense on a slab.
The new build. Bellaire's newer two-story homes are built higher, and owners usually want a floor that matches the investment: engineered hardwood in wide planks through the main level, tile in the baths and laundry, carpet or wood upstairs. A common request is matching wood across both floors so the staircase does not mark a change in material. We also do the stair treads, nosing and trim, so the finish carpentry matches the floor.
Across all three, the same rules apply. Houston-area clay soaks up water and swells, then shrinks, and slabs move with it, so tile goes over a crack isolation membrane. Gulf Coast humidity means wood and laminate acclimate in the house before installation. And on any slab we test for moisture before anything wood-based goes down.
One honest note. Some Bellaire homes still have older wood floors that an owner would like brought back to life. We're an installation company, so we don't resurface existing floors. We install new ones, and we do it well.
We don't make you come to us. We bring samples to your house in Bellaire, look at them against your cabinets and your light, and measure for a free in-home estimate, with no sales pressure.
Where we work in Bellaire
- Southdale
- Broad Acres
- Carroll subdivision
- Braeburn Country Club Estates
- Westmoreland Farms area
Know the area
- Evelyn's Park
- Paseo Park and the Toonerville Trolley
- Bellaire water tower
- 5.0★ from 8 reviews
- Lifetime Installation Guarantee
What we do in Bellaire, TX
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BellaireHardwood Flooring in Bellaire
Solid and engineered hardwood, measured, supplied and installed by a local Richmond crew.
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BellaireLuxury Vinyl Plank in Bellaire
Waterproof luxury vinyl plank and tile, the go-to floor for Fort Bend slab homes.
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BellaireLaminate Flooring in Bellaire
Scratch-resistant laminate that looks like wood at a lower price per square foot.
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BellaireTile Flooring in Bellaire
Porcelain, ceramic, natural stone and mosaic tile for floors, showers and walls.
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BellaireCarpet in Bellaire
Wall-to-wall carpet, carpet tile and stair runners, with new pad and clean seams.
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BellaireFloor Removal & Prep in Bellaire
Old carpet, tile and glued-down floors torn out, hauled off and the slab prepped flat.
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BellaireStairs & Trim in Bellaire
Hardwood, vinyl, laminate and carpet stairs, plus baseboards, quarter round and transitions.
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BellaireCommercial Flooring in Bellaire
LVT, carpet tile and tile for offices, retail and rental properties across Fort Bend.
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Recent work near Bellaire
Bellaire homeowners
"If you need flooring work done, hire Next Floors immediately! Working with the owner, Jose Garcia, was an incredible experience. Jose removed the entire upstairs flooring and replaced it with wood that matches our downstairs perfectly, along with installing brand new carpet on the stairs. The result is pure perfection! Jose is beyond trustworthy and honest, and he truly takes pride in his work. He offered a fantastic, high-quality product and executed our agreed-upon plan to absolute perfection. The craftsmanship, precision, and care were top-tier. We couldn't be happier with our transformed home!"
The Severin Family · via google "We had a great experience with Next Floors installing a carpet runner on our stairs. Jose, our sales representative, was fantastic—very prompt, professional, and clear throughout the entire process. He provided straightforward estimates for both cost and timing, and they were even able to work us into their schedule on very short notice. Joe, our installer, was equally impressive. He came well prepared, worked efficiently, and did an excellent job with the installation. The finished runner looks fantastic and really transformed the stairs. Great service from start to finish. I would highly recommend Next Floors for anyone looking for quality carpet installation and excellent customer service!"
Craig Albritton · via google
Flooring in Bellaire, questions
Our Bellaire house flooded in Harvey. What should we put down now?
On a ground floor that has flooded, waterproof luxury vinyl plank or porcelain tile is the practical choice. We remove the old layers, check the slab for moisture and flatness, and prep it before the new floor goes in.
We are building a new home in Bellaire. When should we bring you in?
Early is better. If we know your floor plan and your product before the trim goes on, we can plan transitions, stair treads and baseboard so everything lines up. We can also simply install after your builder finishes.
Can you bring our original wood floors back?
No. We're an installation company, so we don't resurface existing floors. If you want new hardwood, engineered hardwood or another new floor, we can help, and we will tell you honestly if what you need is a different kind of contractor.
Flexible financing available
Flexible payment plans for qualified customers, subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required.
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