Basements are rare in the Inland Empire - but if you have one, the flooring rules are different.
Basements are uncommon in the Inland Empire - most homes are slab on grade with no below-grade space. But for the homes that do have basements (sometimes referred to as "lower levels" in homes built into hillsides), the flooring options narrow significantly.
Luxury Vinyl Plank. Best basement floor today. Fully waterproof, dimensionally stable, comfortable underfoot, easy install over slab.
Tile. Bulletproof. Cold and hard. Lasts forever.
Engineered hardwood with proper moisture management. Possible but requires moisture barrier and ongoing humidity control. Generally we'd steer toward LVP.
Sealed and stained concrete. Increasingly popular for utility-style basements. Cost-effective and waterproof.
Even in dry Southern California, slab basements can wick moisture from the surrounding soil. A vapor barrier is essential. Many products require dimple-mat underlayments or specific moisture management systems for warranty coverage.
Free basement flooring assessment - we'll moisture-test and recommend the right product.
Free in-home estimate. Honest pricing. 20+ years of Inland Empire craftsmanship.
"I highly recommend Monteros Hardwood Flooring. They refinished the hardwood floors at our Redlands home and they look new and we are extremely happy with the results. Javier communicated regularly throughout the project. His team is professional, efficient and very prompt and the work was finished in a timely manner. We are very pleased with the results and we highly recommend them."
"Easy to work with, on time and at the very fair quoted price. Javier honored an older quote and delivered amazing results. Highly recommended."
"We had such a great experience with Monteros Hardwood Flooring! Javier, the owner, and his team were super friendly and easy to work with. They really listened to what we wanted and made sure everything was perfect. The floors turned out amazing - so much better than we expected. Their attention to detail was impressive, and you can tell they take pride in their work. If you're looking to get your floors refinished, I can't recommend them enough!"
"Another local hardwood refinisher flaked on me like 3 days before the scheduled job, but Javier and his guys came on short notice and got my 1,050 sq ft job done in 2 and a half days. They were total pros and my floors look and feel incredible. Communication was stellar as well. Highly recommend their services!"
"Awesome crew! They work together like a machine - kind, courteous, pay attention to detail and very productive. They were on time and did a master job. I would only use these guys for future projects."
"Absolutely beautiful! I would highly recommend anybody that is looking for flooring. They were all extremely nice and friendly, work fast and clean. It was a smooth transition from our old flooring to the new."
