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Big Bro Hardwood is an employee-owned hardwood flooring company serving Buffalo Grove and the surrounding suburbs. We install, sand, stain, refinish, and repair solid and engineered wood floors, starting around $3 a square foot. Over 17+ years and 500+ projects across the area, we have brought new life to original strip oak in 1960s and 1970s ranches and split-levels, matched boards into the two-story Colonials that fill Buffalo Grove’s established neighborhoods, and laid engineered hardwood over gypcrete in newer townhomes where moisture and sound control matter.
You get the same small crew from the first measurement to the final coat – no rotating subcontractors, ever. Every estimate is itemized line by line so you know exactly what you are paying for. We use vacuum-assisted sanding that captures 95% or more of dust, and we finish with Bona and Loba products that are kid- and pet-safe once cured. Call or email us and we will schedule a free in-home estimate in Buffalo Grove within 24 hours.
High-quality Buffalo Grove 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 established ranches and split-levels of South Buffalo Grove to the newer townhomes near the Town Center, we handle every hardwood flooring need with the same small, experienced crew from start to finish.
We’re a hardwood floor company based in the Buffalo Grove 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+ Buffalo Grove-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
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Owner
Valdas
Team member
Slavek
Team member
Buffalo Grove's mix of mid-century ranches, 1970s-1980s Colonials, and newer townhomes each come with their own subfloor conditions and floor histories. Here is how we adapt our work to what is actually under your feet:
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1960s-1970s ranches and split-levels: Many of these homes still have their original red oak strip floors under carpet. We inspect the boards and subfloor first. If there is enough thickness left, refinishing beats replacement every time – and costs less. For any home built before 1978, we follow EPA Lead RRP protocol with full containment and HEPA verification.
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1980s-1990s Colonial and subdivision homes: Plywood subfloors over dimensional joists are common here. We check flatness and moisture readings before any installation. Skipping that step is how gaps open up after the first winter.
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Additions and remodels: Blending new hardwood into an existing floor takes care with species, grade, and board width. We feather repairs and new runs in so the transition disappears rather than announces itself.
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Newer townhomes and condos: Post-2000 construction in Buffalo Grove often has engineered hardwood or LVP over concrete or gypcrete. We use glue-down or floating systems with proper moisture barriers and low-VOC finishes that are safe once cured.
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Seasonal humidity swings: Forced-air heat dries interiors hard every winter, then summers bring real humidity. We acclimate wood on site before installation and recommend keeping indoor humidity between 30-50% year-round to prevent cupping, gapping, and crowning.
In many Buffalo Grove homes the original wood is worth saving rather than replacing - the only way to know for certain is to look at the subfloor and boards up close, which is exactly what we do on every free estimate.
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This one speaks for itself. A homeowner in Buffalo Grove reached out about the original hardwood floors in their 1970s split-level - the boards were worn, scratched and dull from decades of everyday use. We sanded them back, repaired the damage, and refinished them from scratch. Same wood, no replacement. Take a look at the before and after photos and judge the results for yourself.
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Almost certainly yes. Many Buffalo Grove ranches, split-levels, and Colonials from that era were built with strip red oak in the main living areas, and those floors typically have plenty of wood left to sand and refinish. We check board thickness and subfloor condition first, then give you an honest recommendation. Refinishing starts at $3 per square foot and almost always costs far less than new installation. We offer a free in-home estimate within 24 hours.
Yes. Buffalo Grove saw significant residential growth through the 1960s and 1970s, so a real portion of the housing stock predates the 1978 lead-paint ban. For any home built before 1978, we follow EPA Lead RRP protocols – proper containment, HEPA vacuuming, and post-work verification. We never skip those steps. Just let us know your home’s approximate age when you call and we will come prepared with the right procedures from the start.
It matters a lot. Wood expands in humid summers and contracts in dry winters, and Buffalo Grove’s wide seasonal swings make that cycle more pronounced than in milder climates. We follow NWFA guidelines and acclimate every board on site before installation. We also recommend keeping indoor humidity between 30 and 50 percent year-round. A whole-home humidifier in winter and air conditioning in summer go a long way toward protecting your investment and preventing gaps or cupping.
Yes, though it takes extra steps. Many townhomes built in the 2000s and newer here use concrete or gypcrete, which requires careful moisture testing, a proper vapor barrier, and attention to sound-control requirements common in attached housing. Engineered hardwood is often the right fit for these situations. We check subfloor flatness and moisture levels before we touch a single board, and we walk you through the best product options for your specific setup.
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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