Big Bro Hardwood, Deerfield's Trusted Hardwood Flooring Company

Big Bro Hardwood is an owner-operated hardwood flooring company working in Deerfield and nearby suburbs. We install, sand, stain, refinish, and repair solid and engineered wood floors, starting around $3 a square foot. In 17+ years, we’ve handled 500+ floors across the area, bringing older oak floors back to life and matching new boards into established Deerfield homes where rooms have been added on over the years. We’ve also laid engineered plank for families who want a floor that handles the area’s humid summers and dry heated winters without trouble.

Brazilian cherry hardwood floors refinished in Chicago area.
Hardwood floor with silvered gray stain in Chicago
Special walnut hardwood floor refinishing Chicago area
Brazilian cherry hardwood floor in a formal room, with the natural reddish-brown tone and dense surface typical of this exotic wood species
Dark hardwood refinished by Big Bro Hardwood
Final result of hardwood sanding and refinishing
New 2 1/4 Red Oak hardwood installed, stained with Jacobean color with Loba 2k Duo finish.
Room with big windows and new refinished hardwood flooring

The same small crew works your Deerfield floors from first measurement to last coat, no rotating subcontractors. We price everything line by line, keep dust down with vacuum-assisted equipment that it keeps dust and odors down but doesn’t eliminate them (edges and corners leave a little fine residue), and finish with Bona and Loba products that are kid- and pet-safe once cured. Call us and we’ll give you a free estimate within 24 hours.

Why Deerfield Homeowners Choose Big Bro Hardwood as Their Hardwood Flooring Contractor

Serving Deerfield and Nearby Suburbs

We work on homes throughout Deerfield and more than 30 surrounding towns, using the same small crew on every job rather than a rotating cast of outside subcontractors. That keeps communication and quality consistent from the first visit to the final walkthrough, no matter where your house sits in the area.

Complex Projects Planned, Not Improvised

Tricky access, concrete subfloors, custom color blends, water-damaged sections and tricky room transitions all call for more than guesswork. We work out the order of work, access needs, prep and finish details before anything begins, so your Deerfield project moves forward with fewer surprises along the way.

Floors and Stairs Under One Scope

One crew handles your floors right alongside your steps, treads, risers and railings, so there is no guessing where one trade ends and another begins. That lets us match species, board width, color and sheen across the whole space, giving your Deerfield home a connected, finished look.

Floor Condition and Moisture Come First

Good hardwood work starts with what you can’t see. Before we plan a project, we check subfloor flatness, moisture levels, movement and existing damage so nothing gets overlooked. Catching problems early in the process helps prevent gaps, cupping and loose boards once the new floor is down.

Premium Results From $3/sq ft

A quality floor in Deerfield shouldn’t come with a luxury price tag attached. Our work starts from $3/sq ft, and pricing depends on your space and project details. Try our hardwood floor cost calculator for a quick starting estimate before you book your in-home visit.

Owner-Led From Start to Finish

Dan and the same small crew stay with your project from the first measurement through the last walkthrough. There are no rotating subcontractors and no confusing handoffs between stages, which means clear decisions and fewer details slipping through the cracks on your Deerfield home.

Hardwood Flooring Services From Your Deerfield, Illinois Contractor

Big Bro Hardwood wood floor contractor offers all kinds of professional flooring services in Deerfield:

Hardwood floor installation in progress

Hardwood Floor Installation in Deerfield

We lay solid and engineered wood floors, prefinished or finished on site, in red oak, white oak, maple and more. Before any board goes down, we check the subfloor for flatness and moisture and let the wood acclimate, so your floor stays tight through Deerfield's humid summers and dry, heated winters.
Sanding and refinishing a hardwood floor

Dustless Sanding & Refinishing in Deerfield

Vacuum-assisted equipment keeps the dust down while we take dull, scratched or greyed boards down to bare wood. Fresh color and new coats of finish bring the floor back to life, starting from $3/sq ft, for a fraction of what full replacement would cost.
Worker staining a hardwood floor

Hardwood Floor Staining in Deerfield

We test colors right on your own floor before committing to anything, so you see the real tone on your actual wood, not a sample board. From natural and Jacobean to white-washed or grey, you pick the shade that fits your home.
Hardwood floor repair

Hardwood Floor Repair in Deerfield

Water damage, rotted boards, deep scratches, dents and seasonal gaps from Deerfield's dry winters all get the same careful treatment. We fix the damaged spot and match species, grade and board width so the patch disappears into the rest of the floor.
Worker installing hardwood stairs

Stair Installation & Refinishing in Deerfield

Treads, risers, railings and newel posts, built and finished to match the floors around them. It's the hand-work that ties your steps to the rest of the house, done by the same crew handling the rest of your project.

About Big Bro Hardwood

We’re a local hardwood floor company based in the Deerfield area, with 17+ years of hands-on experience as professional wood floor contractors. 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+ Deerfield-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

Dan (Donatas), Big Bro Hardwood owner

Dan (Donatas)

Owner

Dan, 41, founded Big Bro Hardwood flooring company, and brings 17+ years of hands-on experience.
Valdas, Big Bro Hardwood team member

Valdas

Team member

47 years old, with 20+ years of experience helping our wood flooring company deliver quality work homeowners can trust.
Slavek, Big Bro Hardwood team member

Slavek

Team member

62 years old, bringing 37 years of experience in stairs, railings, and finish carpentry to every project.

How Our Hardwood Flooring Contractor Adapts to Deerfield, Illinois Homes

Deerfield's housing stock and climate change what works on the floors; here is how our specialists adapt the work by home type and condition.

1

Older Homes With Original Wood

Many houses in Deerfield still carry their original oak or maple strip floors under carpet or old finish. These can almost always be restored and recoated instead of torn out. In homes built before 1978, we follow EPA lead-safe (RRP) rules for any dust containment work.

2

Additions And Remodeled Rooms

When a Deerfield home has been expanded or reworked over the years, the floors often don’t line up. We match species, grade and board width so new wood ties into old, and the patches blend in rather than standing out as a visible seam.

3

Newer Construction And Subdivisions

Newer Deerfield subdivisions often call for wide-plank engineered or prefinished hardwood. Before any work begins, we check the subfloor for flatness and moisture, because a flat, dry base is what keeps seasonal movement from opening gaps later.

4

Condos And Townhomes

For condos and townhomes on concrete slabs, we use glue-down or floating engineered systems with low-VOC finishes. We work around HOA quiet hours and scheduling needs so the project moves smoothly for everyone in the building.

5

Lake-Effect Humidity Swings

Deerfield winters run dry under forced-air heat, and summers bring heavy lake-effect humidity. We let wood acclimate on site and recommend keeping indoor humidity around 30-50 percent year-round, since that range is what keeps boards from cupping, gapping or crowning.

In many Deerfield homes the original wood is worth saving rather than tearing out, but the only way to know for sure is for a professional hardwood flooring contractor to look at your subfloor and the condition of the boards up close.

How We Work as a Hardwood Floor Contractor

1

Call Us Today

Call or send the form, tell us about your floors, and we’ll set a time to come look.

2

In-Home Visit & Consultation

We measure, check the wood and subfloor, talk through color and options, and leave you an itemized estimate.

3

Executing the Plan

Our expert hardwood floor company crew handles all the work on a dust-controlled setup, cleaning up daily.

4

Enjoy Your New Floors

We do a final walkthrough, go over care and timing, and stand behind the work.

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Ready to Transform Your Deerfield Hardwood Floors?

Get a free in-home estimate within 24 hours. No pressure, no hidden costs — just honest advice and expert results, and no cutting corners.

Recent Projects by Our Hardwood Floor Company in Deerfield, IL

These Deerfield homes show herringbone white oak in Rustic Beige and a deep Rosewood main level with a matching staircase.

Herringbone White Oak in Rustic Beige Before and After by Our Hardwood Flooring Contractors in Deerfield, IL

The herringbone white oak in this Deerfield home runs through the two-story great room and the entry in Rustic Beige under Loba 2K Duo. Our wood floor company matched the staircase, with iron balusters.

Location
Deerfield, IL
Wood
White Oak
Color
Rustic Beige
Finish
Loba 2K Duo

Rosewood Floors and Staircase From Our Hardwood Floor Specialists in Deerfield, IL

A deep, warm Rosewood tone under Loba 2K Duo carries across the main level of this Deerfield home. Our professional hardwood flooring team matched the staircase, where new black metal balusters took the place of the old carpet runner and wood balusters.

Location
Deerfield, IL
Wood
Hardwood
Color
Rosewood
Finish
Loba 2K Duo

How Much Will Your Deerfield Floor Project Cost?

Get a realistic budget range for your floor in about a minute. It’s a starting point, and we confirm the exact figure with a free in-home estimate.

Clients' Testimonials

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Andrey Bocharov
Andrey Bocharov
15:28 17 Mar 17
Big Bro Hardwood worked on hardwood remodeling in our 2bd condo (Jan 2017). They worked fast and did an excellent quality job. Representative was very patient and easy to work with. Overall very satisfied and would recommend Big Bro Hardwood to everyone.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does a free in-home estimate work for a Deerfield hardwood flooring project?

Call us and we’ll set up a visit, usually with a free estimate turnaround within 24 hours of first contact. Photos of your floor can give you a rough first number, but the exact price comes from seeing the boards, subfloor and room layout in person. That visit is where we talk through condition, scope and what your Deerfield home actually needs.

What drives the cost of a hardwood flooring project in Deerfield?

Square footage, the current condition of the wood and the scope of work all factor into price. Our work starts from $3/sq ft, and you get an itemized quote after the free in-home estimate, not a flat number pulled from thin air. For a quick starting figure before booking that visit, try our cost calculator and use it as a rough baseline for your Deerfield home.

Who actually shows up to work on floors in a Deerfield home?

The same small crew handles your project from the first measurement to the last coat, with no rotating subcontractors. Dan is on every job himself, which keeps the people working in your Deerfield home consistent and accountable from start to finish, rather than handing your project off between outside crews partway through.

How soon can the crew start on a Deerfield project after the estimate?

Start dates usually fall 2 to 4 weeks after the estimate and signed agreement, depending on our current schedule. Shorter jobs can sometimes fit in sooner without the usual wait. We’ll give you a realistic window for your Deerfield home once we’ve seen the space and talked through the scope together.

Do you work in towns near Deerfield, not just Deerfield itself?

Yes. We serve Deerfield along with more than 30 other towns in the area, including Highland Park, Northbrook, Lake Forest, Buffalo Grove, Winnetka and other nearby suburbs. The same owner-led crew covers all of them, so a house a few towns over gets the same hands-on approach as one right in Deerfield.

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