Owner Giovanni Gocaj or Giovanni’s Flooring, Kitchen & Bath invites you to visit his showroom. in the SuperTarget-anchored Northwoods Plaza on BBD Blvd. (Photo by Charmaine George)
Whether you’re looking to replace your old carpeting with luxury vinyl plank (LVP) or tile, or you want to completely remodel your kitchen or bathrooms, Giovanni’s Flooring, Kitchen & Bath, located in the SuperTarget-anchored Northwoods shopping center on Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd., just north of County Line Rd., is a great place to start. Owner and licensed contractor Giovanni Gocaj transformed a former flooring-only store in the same location and opened the doors to the second full-service remodeling destination for his company last year.
With roots dating back to 2004, when his father Luk opened his location in Trinity, the business officially passed to Giovanni in 2011.
“My father came from Albania 20 years ago and opened the business,” says Giovanni, adding that his father is still very much involved in the day-to-day work and continues to collaborate on all projects at both the Trinity and Wesley Chapel locations. “It’s a family thing,” says Giovanni. “Most of my crew also are family members.”
Remodeling ‘Bundles’
Giovanni’s customers often benefit from bundled pricing when opting for a full-home remodel. “A complete remodel will get a discount depending on the house size,” he says. This all-in-one pricing model simplifies the process for homeowners by bundling design, labor and materials into a single package.
The company operates without subcontractors, something Giovanni proudly emphasizes.
“Each person we employ specializes in something — flooring, kitchens, or baths — and that’s what they do every day. You’ll never get someone who was randomly hired the day before and doesn’t know what they’re doing.” This hands-on, family-led structure ensures quality control and accountability from start to finish.
The Wesley Chapel location has already attracted many loyal clients, and local awareness continues to grow. Of Giovanni’s 20 Google reviews so far, every one of them is 5 stars out of 5.
For example, in his 5-star review, customer David Paloscio wrote:
“I recently had my bathroom remodeled from Giovanni’s Flooring Kitchen & Bath and they did a wonderful job replacing the whole shower, vanity and toilet. The tiles in the shower look beautiful. The shower, toilet and sink work great and they also adjusted the flooring to fit the vanity, which also was excellent. I highly recommend this company for anyone who wants remodeling done in their home.”
The showroom reflects everything that’s trending in home design.
“Right now, it’s all about the light wood-grain colors and European oak finishes,” Giovanni explains. “We’re also seeing a move away from traditional garden tubs to sleek, free-standing bathtubs (before-&-after photos above and left).” He adds that where people used to use a lot of different colors, monochrome has become the go-to: “Now, it’s all about tone-on-tone and different shades of the same color family.”
When asked to describe the customer experience at Giovanni’s, the owner says his clientele appreciates the smooth, no-hassle process, where customers can choose all of their finishes in the showroom. Design and pricing are finalized as quickly as possible. Installation begins on schedule and the same dedicated crew works on your home until your project is completed — with no interruptions and no bouncing between jobs.
“We commit to timelines,” Giovanni says. “If we say 10 days, it will be done in 10 days.”
The company’s commitment to quality and professionalism is what sets it apart.
“You can buy the most expensive tile or cabinets out there, but if the person doing the job doesn’t know what they’re doing, you’re not going to be happy,” Giovanni says. “We don’t take those chances. We know our crew and their specialties.”
Quality Products
Giovanni’ also is proud of the quality of the products he offers.
“We carry high-end brands like engineered hardwood, luxury vinyl plank and top-quality tile and fixtures,” he says. “We do not carry mirrors or lights, but we help customers pick the ones they want online, and we’ll install them, too.” Both the Wesley Chapel and Trinity showrooms feature extensive sample displays, giving customers plenty of inspiration and variety.
When it comes to materials, Giovanni is selective and focused on products that last. From exotic hardwoods like Brazilian cherry and Santos mahogany to eco-friendly vinyl plank options, everything the location carries is backed by warranties and is designed to last.
Speaking of eco-friendly, Giovanni is particularly proud of his vinyl plank flooring options, which include:
• Low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) materials, which release minimal harmful chemicals into the air.
• Phthalate-free products, avoiding synthetic chemical additives that are linked to health risks.
• California Air Resources Board (CARB)- Certified selections, which meet strict indoor air quality standards.
These choices and others highlight the company’s commitment to both health and sustainability without sacrificing performance or style.
“When you purchase the higher-end products, you may spend a little more,” Giovanni says. “For example, on a 100-square-foot bathroom, the difference between what you can buy at a big-name store and ours is about $50 to $100. But with ours, you’ll get a lifetime warranty on the materials and installation. It’s worth that few extra dollars.”
Customer Robert Wilson agrees. In his 5-star Google review, Wilson wrote:
“My wife and I had a leak [at our home] while we were out of town. Our floors and kitchen cabinets were ruined. We stopped in to Giovanni’s just to look around. The attention and knowledge we received from Andy was very attentive and comforting at the same time. The entire process was very easy. I also want to commend their installers. They were informative and meticulous in their work. I would highly recommend this company and look forward to doing business with them in the future with our bathroom remodels.”
Meanwhile, Giovanni says he hopes to expand to four or five locations across the state.
“But, we want to grow in a way that doesn’t sacrifice quality,” he says. “Our eyes are on areas like Riverview and possibly Naples.”
He also notes that he is a licensed general contractor in the state of Florida, “while many others are only licensed and insured in the county. We can help our customers anywhere in Florida — from their design needs, to choosing the right products and completing the job. We are a one-stop shop.”
Giovanni’s Flooring, Kitchen & Bath (1285 BBD Blvd.) has Facebook and Instagram pages with many more before-&-after photos and reviews. Visit Facebook.com/giovanniflooring or Instagram.com/giovanniflooringstore. For more info, visit FlooringforFlorida.com, email info@flooringforflorida.com or call (813) 461-8686.