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17+ Years of Local Expertise
Serving Chicago & 30+ Suburbs
Dust-Controlled Sanding
Custom Stain Samples
Big Bro Hardwood is an employee-owned hardwood flooring company serving Orland Park and the surrounding southwest 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 original red oak strip floors in Orland Park’s older ranch and split-level homes, refreshing carpet-covered hardwood in 1970s and 1980s colonials, and fitting engineered plank in townhomes and finished basement spaces where moisture control matters most.
The same small crew handles every Orland Park project from the first measurement to the last coat – no rotating subcontractors, ever. We give you a clear, line-by-line estimate, capture 95% or more of sanding dust with vacuum-assisted equipment, and finish with Bona and Loba products that are kid- and pet-safe once cured. Contact us and we will come out with a free estimate within 24 hours.
Premium Results From $3/sq ft
Beautiful hardwood floors in Orland Park do not have to come with an overwhelming price. Our refinishing services start at just $3, and installation pricing is straightforward and itemized 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 walk through the door.
Owner-Led From Start to Finish
When you hire us, the same small crew handles everything from the first measurement to the final walkthrough. There are no handoffs to unfamiliar subcontractors mid-project. Donatas, Valdas, and Slavek bring decades of combined experience to every installation, refinishing job, repair, and stair project, keeping communication simple and accountability clear the whole way through.
Floors and Stairs Under One Scope
We handle hardwood installation, sanding and refinishing, staining, repairs, and stair work under one roof. That means your treads, risers, and main floor surfaces can be matched in species, stain, and sheen, giving the whole home a finished, connected look rather than a patchwork of close-but-not-quite results.
80% of Clients Refer Us
Roughly eight out of ten projects we take on come through a referral from a past client. That is not a marketing line – it is simply how our schedule fills up. When a neighbor recommends us to another neighbor, it tells us the work held up and the experience was worth talking about. We think that track record matters more than any advertisement.
Finish Options Matched to Daily Use
Picking a finish is about more than gloss level. We look at your wood species, the traffic your floors take, whether kids or pets are in the home, and how sensitive your household is to odor during the curing process. From there we recommend the right Bona or Loba system for your situation, and we walk you through re-entry timing, furniture placement, and long-term care so the finish performs the way it should.
Serving Orland Park and Nearby Suburbs
We have worked across Orland Park and more than 30 suburbs throughout the local area since 2008. Every one of those projects was completed by the same core crew, not a rotating pool of regional contractors. That consistency means the same standards, the same communication style, and the same workmanship warranty follow every job, wherever it takes us.
From older ranches in the village core to newer two-story colonials in Orland Park’s subdivisions, 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 Orland Park 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+ Orland Park-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
Orland Park's mix of housing eras and its humid continental climate change what works on your floors - here is how we adapt our approach by home type and condition.
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Older Village-Core Homes and Pre-1978 Stock
The original core of Orland Park includes homes with red oak strip flooring that has held up for decades under carpet and furniture. We sand these floors back carefully and refinish them using Bona or Loba low-VOC finishes. For any home built before 1978, we follow EPA Lead RRP protocol – containment, HEPA vacuuming, and clearance verification – so your family is protected throughout the project.
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Post-War Ranches and Split-Levels
Many of Orland Park’s ranches and split-levels from the 1950s through 1970s were built over full basements with wood joist subfloors. That structure is ideal for nail-down solid hardwood. We check subfloor flatness and moisture content before any installation and acclimate the wood on site so it adjusts to your home’s conditions before a single nail goes down.
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1980s and 1990s Colonial Subdivisions
The large subdivision waves that shaped most of Orland Park produced two-story colonials with plywood subfloors and original carpet. We often find serviceable hardwood underneath or install wide-plank prefinished oak over the existing subfloor. We verify flatness and correct any high or low spots before installation so the finished floor stays stable long-term.
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Townhomes and Condos Near Orland Square
Townhome and condo units along the Orland Square corridor frequently have concrete slab subfloors on the main level. Solid hardwood is not appropriate here, so we use glue-down or floating engineered hardwood over the correct underlayment. We use low-VOC adhesives and coordinate scheduling around HOA rules and shared-wall neighbors.
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Midwest Humidity and Seasonal Wood Movement
Orland Park’s hot, humid summers and dry, freezing winters put real stress on hardwood. We acclimate every delivery of wood on site before installation and recommend keeping indoor humidity between 30-50% year-round. We also cut proper expansion gaps at walls and transitions so the floor can move with the seasons without cupping, gapping, or buckling.
In many Orland Park 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 in-home estimate.
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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.
We recently refinished the hardwood floors in an Orland Park split-level - the kind of home built here in the late 1970s, where decades of foot traffic had left the boards worn, scratched and dull. No replacement needed. We sanded them back to bare wood, repaired the damage, and refinished them with the same boards that were always there. 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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Yes, and this is one of the most common projects we do in Orland Park. Most 1980s subdivision homes here have wood-joist framing with plywood subfloors above a full basement, which is an ideal base for nail-down solid hardwood. We check subfloor flatness and moisture levels before anything goes down. If the plywood is sound and dry, we can install solid red oak, white oak, maple, or most other species with no major prep surprises.
The humid continental climate here means hot, sticky summers and very dry, cold winters. That seasonal swing is hard on wood. Keep indoor humidity between 30-50% year-round using a humidifier in winter and air conditioning or a dehumidifier in summer. We also acclimate every board on-site before installation so the wood adjusts to your home’s conditions first. Proper expansion gaps at walls are built into every install we do.
If your home was built before 1978, yes. Sanding floors in pre-1978 homes can disturb lead-containing finishes or paint on baseboards and trim. We follow EPA Lead RRP protocols on every job in older Orland Park homes, which means proper containment, HEPA vacuum equipment, and verification cleanup. It adds a step, but it keeps your family safe. We will let you know upfront if your home falls under those requirements.
Solid hardwood is not recommended directly over concrete, especially in below-grade spaces where moisture can be an issue. But engineered hardwood is a great fit for that situation. It is dimensionally more stable than solid wood, and it can be glued down or floated over concrete with the right underlayment. We assess moisture levels in the slab first and recommend the best product and method for your specific space.
Refinishing starts at $3 per square foot, and the final price depends on floor condition, square footage, number of coats, and whether staining is involved. For smaller homes, we also offer flat-rate pricing. Our cost calculator gives you a quick estimate before we ever visit. For anything more specific, we provide a free in-home estimate, usually scheduled within 24 hours of your call.
Most solid hardwood floors can be sanded and refinished multiple times before replacement is necessary. We look at board thickness, the depth of any scratches or gouges, structural integrity, and whether the wood has been refinished so many times that little thickness remains. Refinishing is almost always more cost-effective and preserves the character of original floors. We give you an honest assessment at the estimate, not a pitch for the pricier option.
We use vacuum-assisted sanding equipment that captures 95% or more of dust at the source. It is not completely dust-free, but it is a dramatic improvement over traditional open sanding. We also use containment practices to keep the rest of your home clean. Most clients are genuinely surprised at how little cleanup there is afterward. We use Lagler, Mirka, and Festool equipment, which are among the best dust-control systems available.
Yes. We work with Bona and Loba low-VOC waterborne finishes as our standard options. Once fully cured, they are safe for kids, pets, and everyday life. We will tell you the specific cure time for the product we use on your floors, which is typically 24-48 hours for light use and a few days for full hardness. We never rush a client back onto floors before they are ready.
Tell us what you need — we’ll help you figure out the best way to get it done.
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