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Moisture Checks Done
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Big Bro Hardwood is an employee-owned hardwood flooring company serving Deerfield 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 – bringing postwar ranch and split-level floors back to life, patching original red oak where carpet was pulled up in mid-century colonials, and matching new boards into remodeled Deerfield homes where prior work left gaps or transitions behind.
The same small crew handles your project from the first measurement to the last coat – no rotating subcontractors, ever. We give you a clear, line-by-line estimate, control sanding dust with vacuum-assisted equipment, and finish with Bona and Loba products that are kid- and pet-safe once cured. Reach out today and we will come to your Deerfield home for a free estimate within 24 hours.
Premium Results From $3/sq ft
Beautiful hardwood floors in Deerfield do not have to come with an intimidating price. Our refinishing services start at just $3, and installation pricing is straightforward with itemized, line-by-line estimates so you always know what you are paying for. Use our hardwood floor cost calculator to get a quick sense of your project before we even visit.
Dustless Sanding Technology
We use vacuum-assisted sanding systems that capture 95% or more of airborne dust at the source. For Deerfield homes, many of which were built before 1978, this also means we follow EPA Lead RRP protocols, using containment and HEPA equipment to keep your family and your home safe throughout the entire sanding process.
Floors and Stairs Under One Scope
We handle installation, sanding and refinishing, staining, repair, and stair work as one coordinated project. That means your species, stain color, sheen, and transitions match throughout the home, from the main floor to the staircase, without juggling multiple contractors or hoping things line up on their own.
80% of Clients Refer Us
Roughly 80% of our work comes from referrals. Homeowners tell their neighbors, family members, and coworkers about us because the results hold up and the process is honest. We have built our reputation across Deerfield and nearby suburbs one project at a time, not through advertising, but through work people are genuinely happy to talk about.
Finish Options Matched to Daily Use
Picking a finish is about more than gloss level. Before we recommend a Bona or Loba system, we think through your wood species, foot traffic, kids, pets, and sensitivity to odor or fumes. We also walk you through cure time, when to bring rugs and furniture back, and how to clean the floor properly so it stays looking great for years.
Serving Deerfield and Nearby Suburbs
Big Bro Hardwood serves Deerfield and more than 30 suburbs across the local area. Every project is handled by the same small, experienced crew, Donatas, Valdas, and Slavek, start to finish. No rotating subcontractors, no handoffs. You get consistent workmanship and one point of contact throughout, whether your job takes a day or a week.
From postwar ranches in Colonial Village to newer builds near Briergate Station, we handle every hardwood flooring need Deerfield homeowners run into.
We’re a hardwood floor company based in the Deerfield 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+ 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
Donatas
Owner
Valdas
Team member
Slavek
Team member
Deerfield's mix of postwar ranches, split-levels, and newer subdivisions each bring their own subfloor conditions and climate challenges, so we adjust our approach before we ever open a box of flooring.
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Postwar and Mid-Century Homes (Pre-1978)
A large share of Deerfield’s housing was built between the 1940s and early 1970s. These homes often have original red or white oak strip floors under decades of carpet or worn finish. We inspect the boards and subfloor closely before recommending anything. Where the wood is sound, sanding and refinishing is almost always the better call. Because so many of these homes predate 1978, we follow EPA Lead RRP protocols on every job that qualifies – containment, HEPA vacuuming, and clearance verification before we leave.
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Additions, Remodels, and Patched Areas
Older Deerfield homes that have been updated over the years often have mismatched flooring at transitions – original hardwood meeting later tile, carpet, or a different wood species entirely. We source matching species and profiles, feather in new boards, and sand the whole area flat so the repair disappears into the floor.
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Newer Subdivisions and Tear-Down Rebuilds
Homes built in the 1980s through 2000s, and newer infill product, are good candidates for wide-plank solid or engineered hardwood. We check subfloor flatness and moisture content before installation starts – a step that prevents cupping, gapping, and squeaks down the road.
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Townhomes and Condos
Smaller pockets of Deerfield include townhome and condo product where concrete subfloors or HOA scheduling constraints shape the job. We use glue-down or floating engineered hardwood in these situations, with low-VOC Bona and Loba finishes that are safe for neighbors and shared spaces once cured.
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Seasonal Humidity and Wood Movement
Deerfield winters are dry and summers are humid, which puts real stress on hardwood. We acclimate every board on site before installation and recommend keeping indoor humidity between 30-50% year-round to prevent gapping in winter and cupping in summer. It is a simple habit that protects the investment long-term.
In many Deerfield homes the original wood is worth saving rather than replacing - the only way to know 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.
This one came from a split-level in Deerfield, the kind of postwar home where the original floors had decades of foot traffic ground into them. The boards were worn, scratched and dull, with a finish that had given up long ago. We sanded them back to bare wood, 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.
Get a free in-home estimate within 24 hours. No pressure, no hidden costs — just honest advice and expert results, and no cutting corners.
Get a realistic budget range in about a minute for refinishing, new installation, replacing carpet with hardwood, or stairs. It’s a starting point, not a firm quote, and we confirm the exact figure with a free in-home estimate.
Choose what you'd like an estimate for
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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Those postwar homes often have solid red oak or white oak floors that have held up remarkably well over the decades. What we typically find is patching from prior remodels, transitions where carpet was laid over original wood, and the occasional subfloor squeak or loose fastener. We inspect all of that before we touch a board. In most cases, the original floors are worth saving and can look genuinely beautiful after proper sanding and refinishing.
Seasonal swings are one of the biggest factors in how hardwood performs long-term. Wood expands in humid summers and contracts in dry winters, which can cause gapping or cupping if humidity is not managed. We recommend keeping indoor humidity between 30-50% year-round. We also acclimate every new floor on site before installation so the wood adjusts to your home’s conditions before a single board is fastened down.
It can, yes. Basements introduce moisture that migrates upward through subfloors, and we take that seriously. Before any installation, we check subfloor flatness and take moisture readings. For below-grade or near-grade applications, engineered hardwood is often the smarter choice over solid wood. We walk you through the options honestly so you end up with a floor that performs well in your specific situation, not just one that looks good on day one.
Yes. Because a large share of Deerfield’s housing stock was built before 1978, we follow EPA Lead RRP protocols on those projects. That means proper containment, HEPA vacuuming, and verification procedures to keep your household safe during sanding work. We do not cut corners on this. If your home falls into that category, just let us know when you reach out and we will plan accordingly from the start.
Refinishing starts at $3 per square foot, and we offer a flat-rate option for homes under 1,200 square feet. Every estimate is itemized line by line so you can see exactly what you are paying for. New clients also receive 10% off when applicable. For a quick ballpark before we visit, try our cost calculator. We provide free in-home estimates and typically get back to you within 24 hours of your request.
Refinishing is almost always the better value if the boards are structurally sound and have enough thickness left for sanding. Replacing floors costs significantly more and is usually only necessary when boards are cracked through, cupped beyond recovery, or too thin to sand again. We assess your floors honestly at the estimate, and if refinishing will do the job, that is what we will recommend. We have no reason to oversell you on new material.
Refinishing a typical floor takes two to four days depending on square footage, number of coats, and dry time between coats. Installation timelines vary by scope. During active sanding and finishing, we ask that you limit foot traffic in the work area. Most families stay in other parts of the home without much disruption. We use vacuum-assisted dust control that captures 95% or more of airborne particles, which makes the process much more livable than traditional sanding.
We primarily use Bona and Loba finishes, both of which are low-VOC and safe for kids and pets once fully cured. We also work with Pallmann and DuraSeal depending on the project. All of our finishes follow NWFA Technical Guidelines for application and dry time. We will tell you clearly when it is safe to bring pets back onto the floor and what to avoid during the curing window so nothing gets compromised after all that work.
Tell us what you need — we’ll help you figure out the best way to get it done.
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