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Serving Chicago & 30+ Suburbs
Moisture Checks Done
Repairs Before Refinishing
Big Bro Hardwood is an employee-owned hardwood flooring company serving Lemont 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 – restoring oak strip floors in Lemont’s older canal-era homes near downtown, refinishing mid-century ranches and split-levels, and laying new hardwood in the larger custom homes built across newer Lemont subdivisions over the past few decades.
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 price so nothing is a surprise. Our vacuum-assisted equipment captures 95% or more of sanding dust, and we finish with Bona and Loba products that are kid- and pet-safe once cured. Call or email us and we will come out to your Lemont home for a free estimate within 24 hours.
Premium Results From $3/sq ft
Beautiful hardwood floors in Lemont don’t have to come with an oversized invoice. Our refinishing services start at just $3, and installation pricing is clear and itemized so you know exactly what you’re paying for. Want a quick ballpark before we visit? Use our hardwood floor cost calculator to get a sense of your project right now.
Tailored for Lemont Homes
Lemont’s housing stock is genuinely varied, from canal-era limestone homes near downtown to mid-century ranches and newer custom builds on hilly lots. We adjust our approach for each one. Moisture management and subfloor prep are priorities here, especially with the river-valley setting and seasonal humidity swings that can stress hardwood if the groundwork isn’t done right.
Serving Lemont and Nearby Suburbs
Big Bro Hardwood has worked with homeowners across Lemont and more than 30 suburbs in the area since 2008. You get the same small, experienced crew on every job, not rotating subcontractors or unfamiliar faces. That consistency means cleaner communication, steadier craftsmanship, and a finished floor that reflects real accountability.
Dustless Sanding Technology
Our vacuum-assisted sanding systems capture 95% or more of dust at the source, so your home stays livable during the refinishing process. For older Lemont homes that may have pre-1978 finishes, we also follow EPA Lead RRP protocols, including containment and HEPA filtration, to keep your family safe throughout the project.
Floors and Stairs Under One Scope
We handle installation, refinishing, staining, repair, and stair work as one coordinated team. That matters when you want your treads, risers, and main floors to share the same species, stain tone, and sheen. No handoffs, no mismatched results. Check our dedicated pages for installation, sanding and refinishing, and stair work in Lemont.
Free In-Home Estimate Within 24 Hours
We come to your home, walk the space, check subfloor conditions, and talk through what you want. Then we put together a free, itemized estimate within 24 hours, based on what we actually see rather than guesswork or generic square-foot averages. There’s no pressure and no vague quotes, just straight answers about your project.
From the canal-era homes near historic downtown to the newer subdivisions on Lemont’s hilly terrain, 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 Lemont 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+ Lemont-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
Lemont's mix of canal-era cottages, mid-century ranches, and newer subdivision homes each come with different subfloors, foundations, and moisture conditions, so we adjust our approach before we ever open a box of flooring.
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Historic Downtown and Canal-Era Homes (Pre-1940)
Older limestone and frame homes near the I&M Canal corridor often have original oak or softwood plank subfloors over dimensional joists. We inspect every board, test for moisture, and follow EPA Lead RRP protocols in any pre-1978 home, using containment and HEPA equipment throughout the job.
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Mid-Century Ranches and Split-Levels
Homes built between the 1950s and 1970s frequently have oak strip floors that have simply been covered by carpet for decades. Sanding and refinishing what is already there is usually the right call, and it costs far less than new installation when the wood underneath is still sound.
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Newer Subdivisions and Custom Homes (1990s-2010s)
Lemont’s newer builds typically use plywood or OSB over engineered joists. We check subfloor flatness and moisture content before installation and recommend prefinished or site-finished solid and engineered hardwood depending on the level and the room.
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Basement-Level and Below-Grade Spaces
Lemont’s river-valley setting and older masonry foundations make basement moisture a real concern. We use vapor retarders and proper underlayment for any installation near or over concrete, and we never skip a moisture reading before we start.
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Seasonal Humidity and Wood Movement
Hot, humid summers and dry, freezing winters put real stress on hardwood. We acclimate every order on site and ask homeowners to keep indoor humidity between 30-50% year-round, which protects the floor long after we leave.
In many Lemont homes the original wood is worth saving rather than replacing, and the only way to know for certain is to get down and 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 speaks for itself. A homeowner in Lemont reached out about floors in a mid-century ranch that had taken years of wear - deep scratches, scuffs, and a finish so dull the wood had lost all its character. We sanded them back to bare wood, repaired the damage, and refinished everything 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.
A few of our recent hardwood floor projects in Lemont, from sanding and Provincial staining to a full refinish with a custom stain mix and a durable matte finish. See the before and after and the details behind each floor.
See how we transformed heavily worn oak floors in a Lemont home with sanding, Provincial stain, and a clean satin finish.
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In this Lemont home, we brought worn-out hardwood floors back to life with a full sanding, custom stain mix, and a durable matte finish. See the 4-day transformation and the stunning before-and-after results.
Learn moreGet 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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Absolutely. Most Lemont homes built during that era have plywood or OSB subfloors over engineered joists, which are excellent bases for both solid and engineered hardwood. We check subfloor flatness and moisture levels before any installation begins, following NWFA guidelines throughout. Whether your home is a two-story traditional near a newer development or a custom build on a hillier lot, we size the right product and method to what’s actually under your feet.
Seasonal humidity swings are real here, and wood moves with them. We acclimate every board on site before installation and recommend keeping indoor humidity between 30-50% year-round to minimize gapping and cupping. For homes with basements or crawlspaces, which are common in Lemont, we also assess moisture conditions below the subfloor and use vapor retarders where needed. Getting this right from the start protects your investment for decades.
Older canal-era homes in Lemont often have original oak or softwood plank subfloors and may have multiple layers of finish built up over the years. We inspect everything before we quote. Because homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, we follow EPA Lead RRP protocols, including proper containment, HEPA vacuuming, and post-work verification, so your family stays safe throughout the process.
It depends on the product and the conditions. Solid hardwood is generally not recommended below grade, but quality engineered hardwood, designed to handle moisture fluctuation better, can work well in a finished Lemont basement when moisture levels are acceptable. We test the concrete slab before committing to any install. If conditions are borderline, we’ll tell you honestly rather than push forward with something that won’t hold up.
Refinishing starts at $3 per square foot, and we offer flat-rate pricing for homes under 1,200 square feet. Every estimate is itemized line by line so you know exactly what you’re paying for. For a quick ballpark before we visit, try our cost calculator. We also offer 10% off for new clients. Free in-home estimates are available, and we typically respond within 24 hours of your request.
We look at board thickness, the depth of any scratches or damage, and whether the wood has been sanded before. Most solid hardwood floors can be refinished multiple times if enough material remains. Engineered floors have a thinner wear layer, so options vary by product. Refinishing is almost always the more affordable path and preserves the character of original wood. We give you an honest read at the estimate, not a push toward the pricier option.
A refinishing project for an average-sized Lemont home usually takes two to four days, including drying time between coats. Installation timelines vary by scope. You don’t always need to vacate entirely, but we do recommend keeping kids and pets out of active work areas. Our vacuum-assisted sanding captures 95% or more of dust, which makes staying home far more comfortable than it would be with traditional sanding methods.
We primarily use Bona and Loba finishes, both of which are low-VOC and safe for kids and pets once fully cured. We can also work with Pallmann and DuraSeal depending on the project. During the curing window we’ll let you know exactly when it’s safe to bring pets back and replace furniture. Our goal is a finish that performs beautifully in a real Lemont household, not just one that looks good on day one.
Tell us what you need — we’ll help you figure out the best way to get it done.
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