When a business has been around for 80 years, many wonder what makes the people who work there stay.
Nielsen Brothers Flooring is a family-owned Lynnwood-based flooring company that has been serving Greater Seattle since 1946. Why have we stuck around? It has less to do with policy and more to do with how owner, Mike Nielsen, thinks about the people around him.
“It really does feel more like a family,” Mike says. “We’re all here to help each other. We’re all a team and there isn’t a corporate culture by any means.”
It’s not a tagline. It’s how we run our business.
A Small Flooring Team, Built on Trust
Nielsen Brothers has always had a small, close-knit staff. Grant handles the books as a controller. Sue manages data entry and billing part-time. Rigo keeps the warehouse and deliveries on track and Glenn, who has been with Nielsen Brothers for six or seven years takes care of sales with care and consistency to keep customers coming back.
Every member of the Nielsen Brothers Flooring team does their part. Some work the showroom floor and others might pull up carpet on a job site in Edmonds.
Flooring Installers Who Aren’t Just Workers
The installation crews at Nielsen Brothers aren’t contractors pulled from a list. Many have worked alongside Mike for ten, twenty years or more.
Why do they stay? It’s no accident.
Installers continue to work with us because we see them as more than just worker bees. They all have feelings and needs. Everyone has families, concerns and their personal health.
This perspective makes a difference. Crews are paid a livable wage and Mike’s door is always open, no question is ever too small.
Why This Should Matter to You as a Customer
The people who install your floors have been doing this work for decades and aren’t just new hires learning on the job. They are craftspeople passionate about their work. They stay because we treat them in a way that we’re worth staying for.
The long-tenured team is why Nielsen Brothers can offer a lifetime installation guarantee, covering the customer’s life and the life of the home. Since we have installers who have been with us for twenty years, we can make promises that most flooring companies cannot.
Three Generations. One Way of Doing Things.
Nielsen Brothers Flooring was started in 1946 by Mike’s grandfather and his brother. This business was passed down to Mike’s father and then to Mike himself. To this day, he measures every job and knows every order. Why? His name on the building means something to him.
That’s no accident. Here, no one is interchangeable. That’s the difference when you have an owner who genuinely believes in taking care of his team and taking care of his customers.
Experience the Difference for Yourself
When it comes to flooring, choosing the right store makes a difference. When you choose Nielsen Brothers Flooring, we bring that personable touch to every job. Our owner will come out, measure your space and show you samples in the comfort of your home.
Thinking about installing new floors in Greater Seattle? Contact us to get started!
