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Big Bro Hardwood is an owner-operated hardwood flooring company serving Arlington Heights and the surrounding suburbs. We install, sand, stain, refinish, and repair solid and engineered wood floors, starting around $3 a square foot. In 17+ years we have completed 500+ floors across the area, including refinishing original strip oak in mid-century split-levels and ranch homes, matching boards into 1970s colonials, and installing engineered hardwood over concrete slabs in newer townhouse developments throughout Arlington Heights.
You get the same small crew from the first measurement to the last coat, no rotating subcontractors. Every estimate is itemized line by line, and we will have one to you free within 24 hours. Our vacuum-assisted equipment captures 95%+ of sanding dust, and we finish with Bona and Loba products that are kid- and pet-safe once cured.
High-quality Arlington Heights flooring doesn’t need a luxury price tag. Our services start at just $3 per square foot. Use our hardwood floor cost calculator for a quick check.
Our hardwood floor specialists use advanced dustless sanding systems to keep your home cleaner and sustain the indoor air quality during the sanding process.
Most of our work comes from word-of-mouth. Clients trust us — and tell their friends. That’s how we’ve earned strong customer satisfaction.
BBH hardwood floor company works with everything from historic bungalows to high-rise condos. Our wood flooring options are built to handle snow, humidity, and the rhythm of city life.
We use only certified products from brands like Loba and Bona — safe for families, pets, and perfect for engineered wood floors or solid hardwood flooring.
Our hardwood flooring contractors keep a tight schedule, respect your home, and stay in communication. The entire process is clear, smooth, and handled by true professionals.
From the mid-century split-levels near Ivy Hill to the newer builds around the old Arlington Park area, we handle every hardwood flooring need Arlington Heights homeowners run into.
We’re a hardwood floor company based in the Arlington Heights area, with 17+ years of hands-on experience in hardwood floor installation, floor refinishing, staining, and repair services. Our team is small, focused, and takes pride in doing every job right, from the first measurement to the final product.
We’ve completed 500+ Arlington Heights-area projects across the city and the Chicagoland area, and we work closely with every client to make sure the results match their flooring needs — no shortcuts, no guesswork. Big Bro Hardwood wood flooring contractors adhere to the industry’s National Wood Flooring Association Technical Guidelines.
Our wood flooring company believes in clear communication, the best materials, and clean, quality work. More than 80% of our new clients come from satisfied customers who recommend us to family, friends, and neighbors — and we’re genuinely proud to earn that kind of trust.
17+ years
Of experience
500+
Hardwood floor projects completed
30+
Suburbs served
1 crew
No subcontractors - the owner is on every hardwood job
Donatas
Owner
Valdas
Team member
Slavek
Team member
Arlington Heights has a wide mix of housing eras and construction types, and each one calls for a different approach. Here is how we adapt our work to what we actually find in local homes:
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Mid-century ranches and split-levels (1950s-1970s): These homes often have original strip oak under carpet or vinyl. Most of it is worth saving. We sand it back, address any squeaks or soft spots in the subfloor, and refinish it rather than replace it. For any home built before 1978, we follow EPA Lead RRP containment protocols throughout the project.
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Colonial and Tudor two-stories: Older two-story homes in neighborhoods like Ivy Hill or Scarsdale frequently have a mix of original hardwood on the main level and carpet over plywood upstairs. We match species, width, and grain direction so additions or replacements blend in cleanly.
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Newer infill and teardown construction: Slab-on-grade foundations show up in some newer subdivisions around Arlington Heights. Over concrete, we use glue-down or floating engineered hardwood with a proper vapor barrier, and we check moisture levels before anything goes down.
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Townhomes and condos: Concrete subfloors and HOA rules shape the whole job. We use low-VOC finishes, floating or glue-down engineered systems, and schedule around building quiet hours.
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Seasonal humidity swings: Cold, dry winters followed by humid summers put real stress on hardwood. We acclimate wood on site and recommend keeping indoor humidity between 30-50% year-round to prevent cupping, gapping, and crowning.
In many Arlington Heights homes the original wood is worth saving rather than replacing - but the only way to know for sure is to look at the subfloor and boards up close.
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Call or send the form, tell us about your floors, and we’ll set a time to come look.
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We measure, check the wood and subfloor, talk through color and options, and leave you an itemized estimate.
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Our crew handles prep, sanding, install, stain, and finish on a dust-controlled setup, cleaning up daily.
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We do a final walkthrough, go over care and timing, and stand behind the work.
We let the work speak for itself. This one came from a mid-century split-level in Arlington Heights, where decades of foot traffic had left the original boards worn, scratched, and completely dull. We sanded them back to bare wood, repaired the damaged sections, and refinished them from scratch - same boards, no replacement needed. Take a look at the before and after photos and judge the results for yourself.
Get a free in-home estimate within 24 hours. No pressure, no hidden costs — just honest advice and expert results, and no cutting corners.
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Not sure which one? Learn about wood types →
* This estimate is for budgeting purposes only. Actual pricing may vary based on site conditions, moisture levels, subfloor state, and access. A final quote requires an on-site inspection.
Not sure which one? Learn about wood types →
Red Oak $3–$7 / sq ft
White Oak $4–$10 / sq ft
Maple (clear coat) $4–$9 / sq ft
Maple (stained) $4–$9 / sq ft
Cherry $5–$12 / sq ft
Walnut $7–$15 / sq ft
Hickory $4–$10 / sq ft
Exotic / Other $8–$20 / sq ft
No removal needed
Remove carpet +$0.70–$1.60 / sq ft
Remove vinyl / linoleum +$1.00–$2.50 / sq ft
Remove tile +$1.50–$3.50 / sq ft
Subfloor leveling / repairs+$1.00–$3.00 / sq ft
Moisture barrier / underlayment+$0.70–$1.50 / sq ft
* This estimate is for budgeting purposes only. Actual pricing may vary based on site conditions, moisture levels, subfloor state, and access. A final quote requires an on-site inspection.
Not sure which one? Learn about wood types →
Red Oak $3–$7 / sq ft
White Oak $4–$10 / sq ft
Maple (clear coat) $4–$9 / sq ft
Maple (stained) $4–$9 / sq ft
Cherry $5–$12 / sq ft
Walnut $7–$15 / sq ft
Hickory $4–$10 / sq ft
Exotic / Other $8–$20 / sq ft
Subfloor leveling / repairs+$1.00–$3.00 / sq ft
Moisture barrier / underlayment+$0.70–$1.50 / sq ft
* This estimate is for budgeting purposes only. Actual pricing may vary based on site conditions, moisture levels, subfloor state, and access. A final quote requires an on-site inspection.
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Almost always, yes. Mid-century homes in Arlington Heights typically have strip oak hardwood that has real thickness left for sanding. We check the wood depth before we start, and if there’s enough material, refinishing is far more cost-effective than replacement – starting from $3 per square foot. We use vacuum-assisted dustless sanding and low-VOC Bona or Loba finishes that are safe for kids and pets once cured. Call us for a free in-home estimate within 24 hours.
We take it seriously. For any Arlington Heights home built before 1978, we follow EPA Lead RRP protocols – that means proper containment, HEPA-filtered equipment, and post-work verification before we leave. Our crew is trained and equipped for it. We won’t cut corners on this. If your home falls in that era, just let us know when you reach out and we’ll plan accordingly from the start.
It absolutely does. The humid continental climate here means your floors expand in summer and contract in winter as indoor humidity swings. We recommend keeping indoor humidity between 30-50% year-round. We also acclimate every board on site before installation and follow NWFA guidelines for expansion gaps. If your floors are already gapping or cupping from seasonal movement, we can assess whether refinishing or targeted repair will correct it.
Yes, and it’s more common in the area than many homeowners expect. Slab-on-grade construction shows up in newer subdivisions and attached homes throughout Arlington Heights. Over concrete, we typically recommend engineered hardwood installed as a floating floor or with a glue-down method, along with the right vapor barrier underneath. We check moisture levels in the slab before anything goes down – that step protects your investment long-term. We’re happy to walk you through the options.
It depends mostly on square footage, the condition of the floors, and whether you’re refinishing or installing new. Refinishing starts around $3 per square foot; new installation costs more because of materials. You get an itemized price at the free in-home estimate, and you can get a rough number first with our online cost calculator.
Most refinishing projects take 2–5 days, depending on size, stain, and number of finish coats. You can usually stay home – we seal off work areas and keep sanding dust to a minimum with vacuum-assisted equipment – but you’ll need to keep off the floors while the finish cures (water-based finishes are walkable sooner than oil-based). We give you a day-by-day plan before we start.
For most projects, we take a deposit to cover materials and lock in your dates, with the balance due once the work is finished and you’re happy with it. We put the exact terms in writing at the estimate, so there are no surprises.
Tell us what you need — we’ll help you figure out the best way to get it done.
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