Diablo Flooring,Inc http://diabloflooring.posterous.com 3 Bay Area Locations : Pleasanton,CA - Danville,CA - Walnut Creek,CA posterous.com Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:07:00 -0700 Yelp Reviewers Slice And Dice The Politics Of Diablo Flooring http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/yelp-reviewers-slice-and-dice-the-politics-of http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/yelp-reviewers-slice-and-dice-the-politics-of

When Brian DeOliveira welcomed the President to his flooring shop Sunday with a massive bearhug, it was the beginning of the end of his anonymity.

Brian DeOliveira, a registered Republican who plans to vote for Obama in November, found himself — and his Flooring company — entangled in a political firestorm, with reactions displayed in the form of Yelp reviews. So far, Diablo Flooring has received more than 3,000 reviews from partisans on the left and right.

The Danville,CA flooring company  reportedly had 43 reviews on Yelp before the president dropped by. One of them, from Aug. 31, 2010, called it "one of the best places to get flooring in the area!"

But after images of Diablo Flooring embrace went viral, the Yelpers got political. Some reviews have reportedly been taken down because they didn't meet Yelp's "content guidelines." Those that remain posted show that during an election year, everything — even a slice — is fair game.

A sample vitriolic, one-star review comes from ........  If you were a real republican you would have body slammed the socialist President Obama."

Of course, the president's supporters have also rushed to "rate" Brian's carpet store. One five-star review even attempted to bring the conversation back round to the flooring before swerving back to the politics: "I have never had my flooring done by Diablo Flooring ...but the people who have seem to LOVE IT!", wrote "Acton C.," adding: "Scott...you are exactly what this country needs...A hardworking independent minded voter!"

All of which has left Diablo Flooring with what yelpers cheekily called the "least helpful Yelp profile ever.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2012 10:17:00 -0700 Pleasanton,CA - Local Carpet Stores - Local Flooring stores - Diablo Flooring,Inc http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/pleasantonca-local-carpet-stores-local-floori http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/pleasantonca-local-carpet-stores-local-floori

Pleasanton,CA - Local Carpet Stores - Local Flooring stores

Why buy your flooring from your locally owned and operated flooring business is a good question to ask when it is time to purchase flooring. There are many benefits to shopping with a locally owned and operated company.Of course the first thing needs to be addressed is getting the consumers the best value & being competitive.When we say competitive, we don’t necessary mean the cheapest flooring options.

At Diablo Flooring we aim to give the customer what the want.  Sometimes price is the primary want and we try our  level best to be the most economical choice. Many times it's the total package deal.We still aim to be extremely competitive, but not to sacrifice the service we offer.

 

At Diablo Flooring we believe in our community and we like to think that we are a benefit when servicing our fellow neighbors.When buying from a locally owned and operated company it helps to keep your money flowing with in your own community. Locally owned and operated companies normally have the interest of improving there community and being apart of the communities heart beat.Also when you work with your local company you will find a pride in doing the job right and a true interest in the neighbor they are serving. 

 
The local business seem to operate on a different level than the corporate groups that are more interest in the numbers for there stock holder.Working with the  local business just seem to be more the American way.  It is much more personable.It normally offers more value.  You are reinvesting in your community.So before buying your flooring, stop by your local floor covering businesses to see how we measure up in value to the corporate companies.

Diablo Flooring,Inc

5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA

 (925) 426-RUGS

http://www.diabloflooring.com

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Sat, 06 Aug 2011 09:48:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc : Many Great Reviews on Facebook : Google : Yahoo : Linkedin : Yelp / Filtered http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-many-great-reviews-on-face http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-many-great-reviews-on-face

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Google... Thank You Kelly!

The assistance and patience I received while shopping at the store was matched by the flexibility on installation dates and quality of installation service. The installers were courteous, respectful, professional and conscientious, even vaccuuming not only my condo but the public hallway upon completion of their installation. Great experience all the way around and would recommend this company to all. Kelly

 

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Yahoo... Thank You Nikki

I was very happy with the work that Diablo Floors did installing new carpet in my two bedrooms. They came out pretty quickly to do a free measurement. After the measurement we went to their shop to pick out carpet. They have a TON of carpet and hardwood floor options, everything from the lowest budget and ultra luxury flooring. At the store they helped us out with choosing the carpet based on our needs. They completed the installation pretty quickly, moving our furniture around as needed and cleaning everything up afterwards. Just two bedrooms is a pretty small job but they didn't treat it any different than a bigger job, the service was excellent. If I move and need new flooring again I'll definitely go with Diablo Flooring. Nikki

 

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Linkedin... Thank You Ian!

“I hired Brian and his company to supply and fit hardwood flooring, Brian advised me on what I needed, handled everything in a professional and timely manner, the results were excellent, I would highly recommend his services, I have used him again and will do so again in the future. Ian

 

Linkedin... Thank You Ellen!

We have used Brian's company Diablo Flooring for all of our flooring needs at our commercial building. Timing is very critical for us and Brian and his team deliver perfectly on time without fail. If we have a concern or question he is very responsive. His installers are very personable and their work is meticulous. Without proper seams even the best carpet can look shabby. His installers do wonderful seam work.
We have recommended Brian to our family and friends and they are just as happy as we are.”  Ellen

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Yelp / Filtered...   Thank You Jeff C!  

In 2011 we started talking to installers about extending an existing manufactured wood floor from one area of the house to another.  Because the original flooring was discontinued, we were reluctant to even proceed with the project.  We worked with all of the major flooring installers in the tri-valley, but only Diablo took the time to help us find the perfect match.  The owner Brian personally visited our home several times with samples, and was always eager to pick-up, drop-off, or meet at his showroom (which by the way is sharp and clean).  Brian also emphasized Diablo's attention to detail.  We made it clear to Diablo that we wanted a top-notch installation - not the mediocre quality more typical of carpet stores and Home D.  With Brian's expert assistance in selecting materials and planning for the installation, our new manufactured flooring matched almost perfectly.  Brian even went a step further and suggested a few aftermarket products that we could apply to the original flooring to more closely match the sheen of the new floor.  We found a few minor problems with the initial installation but Brian quickly resolved them.  It's hard to find responsive and professional installers in the home improvement industry - and Diablo's high quality service was an unexpected surprise.  We were extremely pleased with the final project and would like to thank Brian for his guidance and follow through.  We're planning to use Diablo in the future for carpet, tile, and more wood flooring. Jeff C

 

Yelp / Filtered... Thank You Dan S!

I recently purchased my first home and needed carpet to be put in 2 rooms. Since I'm remodeling my whole house I needed someone affordable and trustworthy.

When it comes to carpet this is never a DIY option you should always go to a professional.

I found Diablo Flooring off of yelp and went in on a Tuesday and was greeted by the owner Brian.
I went in thinking I would look at some samples, get a quote and go home to think it over.
Well within the first 15 minutes I have already made my decision and we were placing our order.
Brian will always tell you the truth. He is not there to sell you over priced carpet/flooring!
He is there to make sure you get what you want for the best price around.

I had some time before I needed the carpet installed so we placed our order and called back about a week later to schedule installation.
I was not home during the installation due to work but my contractor/dad was there working on the house when the installers came.
He told me they were super nice and a pleasure to deal with. After seeing and feeling it I would have had no problem even paying double what I did, but glad I didn't.
Brian called afterwards to follow up which shows he cares. The color is great, installation was perfect I HAVE NO COMPLAINTS!!!
I recommend Diablo Flooring for your carpet/flooring needs.  Dan S

YELP... Was 5 Stars, then I cancelled advertising and they filtered all my reviews a few days later. See our 35 " 5 star "  Reviews in the filter now...

and the 1 & 2 star reviews on the front page ?

 

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Facebook...  Thank You Larry!

I am upgrading the floors in my home, both carpet and wood. I interviewed many contractors who gave me great quotes. I chose the one in the middle of the pack and then wasted over a month listening to commitments that didn’t happen, sample materials that did not excite me and installment details that left me wondering if they knew what they were doing. After the third appointment to finalize the plans was missed, I fired the contractor. I then went the top of my list of quality providers of flooring and called Diablo. They are not the cheapest, but I wanted the job done right. I am now dealing with knowledgeable professionals. The project is almost completed and it has been a great experience. Larry D

Thank You to all the my wonderful customers and all the support, referrals and reviews!

Pleasanton Showroom
5600-D Sunol Blvd
Pleasanton ,CA 94566
(925) 426-RUGS (7847)

Walnut Creek Showroom
1813 Mt. Diablo Blvd
Walnut Creek,CA 94596
(925) 988-WOOD (9663)

www.diabloflooring.com

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