The 4 Best Flooring/Carpet Stores Around Lake Tahoe Region

Whether you're upgrading a vacation home, revamping a business, or simply swapping out tired carpet for something modern and durable, the right flooring makes all the difference. The Best of Tahoe recognizes businesses that help locals and homeowners find flooring that doesn’t just look good but stands up to the mountain lifestyle. From hardwood to vinyl plank, carpet to custom installation, these flooring professionals have their customers covered — literally.

Alpine Carpet One Floor & Home

Alpine Carpet One Floor & Home blends national buying power with the heart of a hometown business. As part of the Carpet One cooperative, this family-owned store brings an impressive selection of flooring materials — hardwood, carpet, tile, laminate and luxury vinyl — while maintaining personalized, knowledgeable service. Their Beautiful Guarantee stands out: if a customer isn’t satisfied with a floor, Alpine will replace it. Beyond products, their team provides in-home consultations and expert installation, offering guidance from first measurements to final walk-through. It’s this full-service approach, paired with longstanding local roots, that keeps Alpine a staple for South Lake Tahoe homeowners.

Lake Level Carpet

Lake Level Carpet operates with one guiding principle — no job is too small or too big when it comes to doing the job right. Specializing in both residential and commercial flooring, they offer carpet, vinyl, laminate and more, with a hands-on approach from consultation through cleanup. The team prides itself on transparency and attention to detail, making the process less about the push and more about the plan. Whether it’s coordinating a tricky timeline for a remodel or helping narrow down color palettes for a rental unit, Lake Level’s team delivers practical expertise without the upsell.

Mountain Valley Floors

Mountain Valley Floors brings decades of combined experience to the business of quality installation and flooring design. Locally owned and operated, they focus on tailoring solutions to South Lake Tahoe’s unique conditions — which means factoring in altitude, temperature fluctuations and even lifestyle. Their product line spans hardwood, waterproof vinyl, carpet and more, with an emphasis on materials that balance aesthetics and longevity. The showroom offers a calm, organized space to explore options, and their team works closely with clients to stay within budget while meeting expectations. Mountain Valley’s reputation rides on reliability and results — and judging by their returning customers, that’s working.

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