Flooring advice in Clayton

[Carl B.]

Hi BP! Hoping for a bit of advice. 

I want to convert the floors at my 2b/2.5b rental in Clayton to luxury vinyl planking. It currently has carpet everywhere with the exception of the bathrooms and kitchen (tile). A few questions.

1. Can anyone recommend a good flooring installer in the Raleigh/Clayton market?

2. I've looked into Lowe's Smartcore LVP product and wondered if anyone else in the market has used this? Any other brands you've liked?

3. I've been told converting stairs from carpet to LVP/wood can be expensive. But it seems odd to leave the stairs as carpet. Any advice here?

Thanks!