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Big Bro Hardwood is an owner-operated hardwood flooring company serving Plainfield 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, from restoring original red oak in Plainfield’s older downtown homes to refinishing carpet-covered strip floors in 1990s subdivision two-stories, and gluing down engineered hardwood over concrete slabs in the newer townhomes and master-planned communities that define so much of Plainfield today.
The same small crew handles every Plainfield job from the first measurement to the last coat – no rotating subcontractors, no surprises. We price everything line by line, control sanding dust with vacuum-assisted equipment, and finish with Bona and Loba products that are kid- and pet-safe once cured. Reach out and we will come to you with a free estimate within 24 hours.
High-quality Plainfield 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.
Whether your home is a newer subdivision build in Grande Park, a 1990s two-story in Wesmere, or a historic property near downtown Plainfield, we have the right service for your floors.
We’re a hardwood floor company based in the Plainfield 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+ Plainfield-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
Donatas
Owner
Valdas
Team member
Slavek
Team member
Plainfield's mix of historic downtown houses, 1990s-2000s tract subdivisions, and brand-new construction means the right flooring approach depends heavily on when and how your home was built. Here is how we adapt by home type and condition:
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Historic downtown and early-20th-century homes: Older properties near the Lockport Street district often have original oak or maple strip floors over dimensional lumber joists and plank subfloors. We assess whether sanding and refinishing will bring them back rather than replacing them outright. For any pre-1978 home, we follow EPA lead-safe RRP containment, HEPA vacuuming, and clearance verification.
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1990s-2000s subdivision homes: Most Plainfield homes from this era – including those in Wesmere and similar communities – were built with carpet over plywood or OSB subfloors, with hardwood limited to foyers and kitchens. We check subfloor flatness and moisture readings before installation so seasonal movement does not open gaps later.
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2000s-2020s open-plan homes and Grande Park custom builds: Larger footprints and open layouts suit wide-plank engineered hardwood. We verify I-joist subfloor condition and nail or glue patterns before committing to a method.
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Newer townhomes and homes over slab sections: Where main-level living spaces sit over concrete, glue-down or floating engineered systems are the practical choice. We use low-VOC Bona and Loba finishes that are safe for families once cured.
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Freeze-thaw humidity swings: Plainfield winters run dry from forced-air heat, then summers bring real humidity. We acclimate wood on site before installation and recommend keeping indoor humidity at 30-50% year-round to prevent cupping, gapping, and crowning.
In many Plainfield homes the original wood is worth saving rather than replacing - the only way to know for certain is to look at the subfloor and the boards up close, which is exactly what we do on every free in-home estimate.
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A lot of Plainfield homes from the 1990s and 2000s subdivision boom still have their original hardwood in the foyer and main living areas - and after 20-plus years of foot traffic, those boards can get pretty beaten up. This one came to us worn flat, covered in deep scratches and completely dull. We sanded everything back, repaired the damage, and refinished it - same wood, no replacement needed. Take a look at the before and after and judge the results 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.
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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 1990s Plainfield subdivision homes were built with plywood or OSB subfloors over dimensional joists, which are well-suited for nail-down solid hardwood. We check subfloor flatness and moisture levels before anything goes down, following NWFA guidelines throughout. We can match the red oak that’s common in homes from that era, or go a different direction entirely. We offer free in-home estimates and can usually get to you within 24 hours.
Yes, but the approach matters. Over concrete, we typically recommend glued-down or floating engineered hardwood rather than nail-down solid. We test the slab for moisture before committing to any product, because concrete in our area can hold more moisture than it appears. Engineered hardwood handles that environment far better and still gives you a genuine wood floor. We’ll walk you through the right options at your free estimate.
It’s one of the most important things to plan around here. The freeze-thaw cycle and swings between dry winter air and humid summers cause wood to expand and contract seasonally. We recommend keeping indoor humidity between 30-50% year-round to protect your floors. We also acclimate every wood product on-site before installation. Getting those basics right prevents gapping in winter and cupping in summer, which are the two most common complaints we see in this area.
There are, especially around the Downtown Plainfield Historic District along Lockport Street. Greek Revival and late-19th-century homes in that area often have original oak or maple floors that have held up remarkably well. We use vacuum-assisted dustless sanding to remove old finish without wrecking the wood, then apply low-VOC Bona or Loba finishes that are safe for kids and pets once cured. Refinishing from $3 per square foot is almost always the smarter call over replacement.
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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