Flooring Contractor Serving Ellijay, GA & Gilmer County
Tile, Hardwood, LVP & Full Cabin Remodels for Ellijay Mountain Homes, Coosawattee Cabins & Vacation Rentals
Ellijay's Trusted Tile & Flooring Contractor
Ellijay — Georgia's Apple Capital and the heart of Gilmer County — has become one of the most active cabin and vacation rental markets in the North Georgia mountains. From Coosawattee River Resort to the Cartecay River corridor, from the historic downtown square to the orchards along Hwy 52, Ellijay's mix of full-time residents, second-home owners, and short-term rental investors all need the same thing: a reliable flooring contractor who actually knows mountain homes. O-T Tile & Flooring LLC is that contractor — a locally owned, licensed and insured family business based just up the road in Blairsville.
The Ellijay market has its own personality. Gilmer County properties sit on a mix of crawl spaces, slab foundations, and pier-and-beam construction. Cabins along the Coosawattee and Cartecay Rivers deal with elevated humidity year-round. Vacation rentals here see heavy weekend turnover from Atlanta visitors who pile in for apple season, river tubing, and fall color. We've installed flooring in cabins, lake homes, and farmhouses across Gilmer County and we know exactly which products and methods deliver the best long-term results in this environment.
Whether you're remodeling a cabin near downtown Ellijay, upgrading a Coosawattee River Resort rental, refinishing the original hardwood in an old farmhouse off Hwy 52, or planning a full bathroom renovation in a Big Canoe-area home — O-T brings the same meticulous craftsmanship, honest pricing, and reliable scheduling to every project. We work 7 days a week and schedule around vacation rental bookings and guest turnovers because that's what this market requires.
Ready to talk about your Ellijay project? Request your free estimate or call 706-970-1278.
Tile & Flooring Services for Ellijay & Gilmer County
From a custom tile shower in your Ellijay cabin to a complete kitchen remodel for your Coosawattee River retreat — every flooring and remodeling project gets expert care.
Tile Installation
Ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone tile installation for cabin bathrooms, kitchen floors, custom showers, backsplashes, and outdoor patios across Ellijay and Gilmer County. From simple tile floors to elaborate mosaic and large-format porcelain installs — every project is set with care.
Learn More About Tile InstallationHardwood Flooring
Solid and engineered hardwood installation, plus refinishing of original floors hiding under carpet in older Ellijay homes. Hickory, oak, and maple are the most-requested species for Gilmer County mountain homes and apple-country farmhouses.
Learn More About Hardwood FlooringLuxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)
The #1 choice for Ellijay vacation rentals and Coosawattee River cabins — 100% waterproof, dent-resistant, and beautifully wood-look or stone-look for Airbnb and VRBO listings. Built to handle heavy guest traffic, mountain mud, and seasonal moisture.
Learn More About LVP FlooringBathroom Remodeling
Complete bathroom transformations for Ellijay cabins and homes — custom tile showers, tub-to-shower conversions, new tile floors, vanities, and fixtures. The number-one value-adding renovation for Gilmer County rental properties.
View All ServicesKitchen Remodeling
Full kitchen renovations including tile backsplashes, new flooring, cabinetry, countertops, and complete kitchen makeovers — from rustic cabin kitchen refreshes to modern open-concept remodels in Ellijay homes near downtown and the apple orchards along Hwy 52.
View All ServicesHome & Cabin Renovations
Your full-service general contractor for complete cabin and home renovation projects throughout Ellijay and Gilmer County. Flooring, tile, kitchens, bathrooms — one reliable crew from start to finish, no rotating subcontractors.
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We Know Ellijay Cabins & Mountain Homes — Inside & Out
Ellijay sits at the crossroads of Hwy 515 and Hwy 52 in Gilmer County, surrounded by the Chattahoochee National Forest and the rolling apple orchards that earned the town its "Apple Capital of Georgia" title. The community is a mix of historic downtown homes around the courthouse square, cabin developments tucked into the surrounding mountains, and waterfront properties along the Coosawattee and Cartecay Rivers. Each of these property types has its own flooring needs — and we've worked in all of them.
The Coosawattee River Resort area alone holds hundreds of cabins, many of which operate as short-term vacation rentals. These properties demand flooring that's waterproof, dent-resistant, and photographs well for Airbnb and VRBO — which is why luxury vinyl plank and porcelain tile dominate this market. We've installed both in dozens of Coosawattee cabins and understand the access challenges, HOA scheduling, and tight turnover windows that come with this kind of work.
Head out toward East Ellijay and Big Canoe and you'll find higher-end mountain homes where engineered hardwood, large-format porcelain tile, and custom tile showers are the standard. Drive Hwy 52 toward the apple orchards and you're in farmhouse country — older homes with original hardwood hiding under decades of carpet, ready to be refinished and brought back to life. Each project gets the same careful attention, the same crew start to finish, and the same honest pricing.
When you call O-T Tile & Flooring for your Ellijay project, you're getting a contractor that's worked in cabins and homes just like yours — not a general installer guessing at what your mountain property needs. We know the materials, the methods, and the market. That's why Ellijay homeowners and rental investors keep calling us back.


Why Gilmer County Homeowners Trust O-T Tile & Flooring
Choosing a flooring contractor in Ellijay means finding someone who understands the cabin and rental market — not just someone who can lay tile. We're a licensed and insured family business, not a franchise and not a corporate chain. We're open 7 days a week because rental turnovers don't wait for Monday. Every estimate is free, detailed in writing, and comes with zero surprise fees. You get one crew from start to finish, not rotating subcontractors. And we've worked in every type of property Gilmer County has to offer: river cabins, vacation rentals, downtown homes, mountain estates, and farmhouses.
We're also proud to offer a 10% military and veteran discount on every project in Ellijay and Gilmer County.
Serving the Heart of Gilmer County & North Georgia's Apple Country
Ellijay is the county seat of Gilmer County, sitting where the Cartecay and Ellijay Rivers meet to form the Coosawattee. Long known as the Apple Capital of Georgia, the town hosts the famous Georgia Apple Festival each fall and draws visitors year-round to its orchards, river outfitters, and mountain trails. Downtown Ellijay's historic courthouse square has been beautifully preserved, with locally owned shops, restaurants, and cafés that anchor the community.
The cabin and vacation rental market across Gilmer County — concentrated in Coosawattee River Resort, the Cartecay River area, and the mountain neighborhoods near Big Canoe — has fueled steady demand for quality flooring contractors who can deliver durable, photogenic finishes on tight rental schedules. Year-round residents in Ellijay and East Ellijay rely on the same crew for kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, and hardwood refinishing in their primary homes.
O-T Tile & Flooring is proud to serve the Ellijay community — from the families who call Gilmer County home year-round to the rental owners who keep this mountain economy thriving.
Serving Ellijay & All Surrounding Mountain Communities
O-T Tile & Flooring is based in nearby Blairsville and proudly serves all of Gilmer County and the entire North Georgia mountain region. We regularly work in Blue Ridge, Jasper, and Dahlonega; Hiawassee, Young Harris, and the Lake Chatuge communities; and Murphy, Hayesville, and Andrews across the state line in Western North Carolina. Whether you're an Ellijay cabin owner, a Coosawattee River homeowner, or a vacation rental investor managing multiple properties — you get the same quality crew, honest pricing, and expert flooring and tile services that have made O-T the trusted contractor in these mountains.
Frequently Asked Questions — Tile & Flooring in Ellijay, GA
What Ellijay Property Owners Are Saying
Trusted by cabin owners, homeowners, and vacation rental investors across Ellijay and Gilmer County.
"Chris with O-T Tile & Flooring is awesome. We had him redo all the tile flooring in our cabin, and he also installed a custom backsplash in our kitchen. We're probably going to have him come back soon to completely remodel our bathroom. You can't beat these guys out of Blairsville, Georgia. Top-notch service."
Geovany Coreas
North Georgia Mountains — Cabin Tile Floors & Kitchen Backsplash
"Chris did an awesome job on our bathroom remodel. The new tub and sink combo looks amazing. About a month later, we had them come back and replace all the flooring in our house with brand new tile, and it turned out great."
Pro Clean Lakeland
North Georgia — Bathroom Remodel & Tile Floors
"We called Chris at O-T Tile and Flooring and he came out right away to give us a free estimate. Within a few days he was already working on our custom bathroom remodel. The tile in our shower and the countertops turned out beautiful."
Timothy Ritter
North Georgia — Custom Bathroom & Tile Shower
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Based in Blairsville, GA—proudly serving homeowners across the North Georgia mountains and Western North Carolina.
Our crew serves all of Ellijay and Gilmer County along with surrounding communities in North Georgia and Western NC. Call 706-970-1278 or contact us online — open 7 days a week.
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Free estimates available throughout Ellijay, Gilmer County, and all of North Georgia. Open 7 days a week — call or contact us online anytime.
10% Discount for All Veterans & Active Military