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Big Bro Hardwood is an owner-operated hardwood flooring company serving Batavia 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, from restoring original oak strip floors in Batavia’s older Victorian and Foursquare homes near the Fox River, to refinishing narrow red oak in mid-century ranches on the east side, to laying engineered hardwood over concrete subfloors in newer west-side subdivisions like Winding Creek and Prairie Commons.
The same small crew handles your project from the first measurement to the last coat, with no rotating subcontractors. Every estimate is itemized line by line, and we will have one to you within 24 hours at no charge. Our vacuum-assisted sanding captures 95%+ of dust, and we finish with Bona and Loba products that are kid- and pet-safe once cured.
High-quality Batavia 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 older Victorian homes near the Fox River to the newer subdivisions out by Winding Creek and Prairie Commons, we handle every hardwood flooring need Batavia homeowners run into.
We’re a hardwood floor company based in the Batavia 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+ Batavia-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
15,000+ hours
Of hands-on hardwood work
Donatas
Owner
Valdas
Team member
Slavek
Team member
Batavia's mix of riverfront Victorians, mid-century ranches, and newer west-side subdivisions means no two floors are quite the same. Here is how we adapt our work to match what your home actually has:
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Late 1800s and early 1900s homes near downtown and the Fox River: Many of these older in-town houses still have original site-finished oak, maple, or pine strip floors over dimensional lumber subfloors. We sand and refinish them rather than replace them whenever the boards allow it. For any home built before 1978, we follow EPA lead-safe RRP protocols – full containment, HEPA equipment, and clearance verification.
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Mid-century ranches and split-levels: These homes commonly have narrow red oak that has been lived on for decades. Most can be sanded several more times. We check remaining board thickness before committing to a refinishing plan.
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Newer subdivisions on the west side: Homes in areas like Winding Creek, Prairie Commons, and Ashton Ridge often mix OSB subfloors with concrete slab transitions at entries and garages. We test for moisture and verify subfloor flatness before installation so seasonal movement does not open gaps later.
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Townhomes and attached units: Engineered hardwood glued or floated over concrete is usually the right call here. We use low-VOC Bona and Loba finishes and work around any HOA scheduling requirements.
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Fox River proximity and basement humidity: Batavia’s humid continental climate and river-valley setting push moisture into basements and slabs. We acclimate wood on site and recommend keeping indoor humidity between 30-50% year-round to prevent cupping, gapping, and crowning.
In many Batavia homes the original wood floors are worth saving rather than replacing - but the only way to know for certain is to look at the subfloor and boards up close.
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Words only go so far, so take a look at the real thing. This one was a mid-century ranch in Batavia - the kind of home where the original floors have been underfoot for decades. The boards were worn down, scratched and dull from years of everyday use. We sanded them back, repaired the damage and refinished them - same wood, no replacement needed. Browse the before and after photos and judge the work 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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Yes, and we do this kind of work regularly. Older in-town Batavia homes often have original oak or maple strip flooring that has decades of life left once it’s properly sanded and refinished. Because homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, we follow EPA Lead RRP protocols – containment, HEPA vacuums, and verification – so your family stays safe throughout. Refinishing starts at $3 per square foot. We’re happy to give you a free in-home estimate within 24 hours.
Almost always, yes. Batavia’s mid-century ranches and split-levels frequently still have their original red oak, and after a proper vacuum-assisted sand and a few coats of low-VOC Bona or Loba finish, those floors look genuinely beautiful again. We check the wood thickness first to confirm there’s enough material for sanding. If the floors have been refinished several times already, we’ll tell you honestly before any work begins. No pressure either way.
The humid continental climate here means your floors expand in humid summers and contract during cold, dry winters. Fox River proximity and open farmland on the west side can push basement humidity higher than people expect. We recommend keeping indoor humidity between 30-50% year-round and allowing new wood to acclimate on site before installation. We also check subfloor moisture levels before every install. Those steps prevent gapping, cupping, and squeaks before they start.
Yes, but the approach matters. Post-1990 homes in subdivisions like Winding Creek and Prairie Commons often have concrete slab areas and OSB subfloors with careful height transitions at entries and garages. For slab-on-grade situations, we typically recommend a quality engineered hardwood with a proper vapor barrier – it gives you the real wood look with far better moisture resistance than solid hardwood. We follow NWFA guidelines on moisture testing and subfloor prep at every job, including yours.
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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