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Big Bro Hardwood is an employee-owned hardwood flooring company serving Yorkville 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 – fitting prefinished oak plank in the newer subdivision homes that make up most of Yorkville’s housing stock, refreshing original hardwood in the older cottages near downtown Bridge Street, and laying engineered hardwood over slab and basement subfloors common throughout Kendall County.
The same small crew handles your Yorkville project from the first measurement to the last coat – no rotating subcontractors. We price everything line by line, control sanding dust with vacuum-assisted equipment that captures 95% or more, and finish with Bona and Loba products that are kid- and pet-safe once cured. Call or email us and we will come out for a free estimate within 24 hours.
Premium Results From $3/sq ft
Great hardwood floors in Yorkville do not have to come with an inflated price. Our refinishing services start at just $3, and installation pricing is straightforward with no hidden line items. Want a quick sense of what your project might cost? Run the numbers with our hardwood floor cost calculator before you ever pick up the phone.
Owner-Led From Start to Finish
When you hire us, the same small crew handles your project from the first walkthrough to the final coat. No rotating subcontractors, no handoffs, no lost details. Donatas, Valdas, and Slavek have worked together for years, so whether the job is new installation, refinishing, staining, repair, or stair work, one accountable team sees it through.
Serving Yorkville and Nearby Suburbs
We work with homeowners throughout Yorkville and across 30-plus suburbs in the local area. That reach is backed by the same consistent crew on every job, not a loose network of regional contractors. You get the same quality and the same direct communication no matter where your home sits.
Floor Condition and Moisture Come First
Yorkville’s newer subdivision homes often have plywood or OSB subfloors, and the area’s seasonal humidity swings can affect how wood behaves over time. Before any work begins, we check subfloor flatness and moisture levels and assess existing conditions. That upfront care is what prevents cupping, gapping, and callbacks down the road.
Dustless Sanding Technology
Our vacuum-assisted sanding equipment captures 95% or more of dust at the source, so your home stays far cleaner during refinishing than it would with conventional methods. Families with kids or pets especially appreciate it. The air stays breathable, surfaces stay clean, and the finish we apply goes down on a properly prepared floor.
80% of Clients Refer Us
We have never built our business on advertising. Roughly eight in ten clients come to us through a neighbor, a friend, or a family member who already had their floors done. That kind of trust takes years to earn. It is also why we back every project with a workmanship warranty and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Whether your home is a newer subdivision build near Oak Creek Estates or an older cottage close to Bridge Street, we handle every hardwood flooring need in Yorkville from start to finish.
We’re a hardwood floor company based in the Yorkville 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+ Yorkville-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
Yorkville's mix of fast-growing subdivisions, a small historic downtown core, and Illinois freeze-thaw winters all shape what hardwood flooring needs to do here - so we adjust our approach based on what we actually find in each home.
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Newer Subdivision Homes (2000s to Present)
Most Yorkville homes were built after 2000, and we see that every week. Plywood subfloors are standard, though some production builds and additions used OSB. Before we fasten a single board, we check subfloor flatness and run moisture readings – both matter for long-term performance. Wide-plank engineered hardwood and prefinished solid oak are popular choices here and hold up well in these open floor plans.
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Historic Downtown and Bridge Street Homes
The older cottages and homes near downtown Yorkville and the courthouse area are a different job. Subfloors can be uneven, and previous remodel layers sometimes hide what is underneath. We sand carefully, level where needed, and handle transitions between rooms with extra attention. For any home built before 1978, we follow EPA Lead RRP protocols – containment, HEPA equipment, and verification before we leave.
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Additions and Remodels
Blending new hardwood into an existing floor is one of the trickier parts of this trade. We match species, width, and stain as closely as possible so the addition does not look like an afterthought. Oak is the most common original species we work with in Yorkville homes.
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Slab and Basement-Adjacent Spaces
Newer Yorkville subdivisions often sit on slab-on-grade or have finished basements close to grade. In those spaces, glue-down or floating engineered hardwood is the right call. Solid hardwood and concrete do not mix well without proper moisture control, and we test before we commit to any installation method.
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Seasonal Humidity and Wood Movement
Zone 5b winters are cold and dry, and summers bring real humidity swings. We acclimate all wood on site before installation and recommend keeping indoor humidity between 30-50% year-round. That single habit prevents most of the gapping and cupping calls we get from homeowners who skipped it.
In many Yorkville 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.
We recently refinished the hardwood floors in a newer subdivision home here in Yorkville - the kind of early-2000s build where the original factory finish had worn down to bare wood in the high-traffic areas, leaving the boards scratched and dull throughout. We sanded them back, 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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It actually works in your favor. Newer Yorkville subdivision homes typically have plywood subfloors, which give us a solid, stable base for both solid and engineered hardwood. We check subfloor flatness and moisture before any install, following NWFA guidelines. Engineered hardwood is often the right call over slab-on-grade foundations common in Yorkville’s newer builds, while solid hardwood works well over basement and above-grade plywood subfloors.
Wood moves with the seasons, and Yorkville’s freeze-thaw winters and humid summers make that especially noticeable. Keeping indoor humidity between 30-50% year-round is the single best thing you can do to prevent gaps, cupping, or squeaks. We acclimate every board on-site before installation and walk you through what to expect each season so there are no surprises come January or July.
Homes in Yorkville’s historic core near Bridge Street and the courthouse area can have uneven subfloors, previous remodel layers, or older plank subfloors that need leveling before new flooring goes in. We assess all of that during our free in-home estimate. Transition work and careful sanding matter more in these older homes, and we take the time to get it right rather than rush past the prep.
Oak is durable, and most worn or scratched oak floors in Yorkville homes can be fully restored through sanding and refinishing rather than replacement. Refinishing starts at $3 per square foot, which is a fraction of new installation costs. We sand down to bare wood, apply a fresh stain if you want a new look, and finish with multiple coats. We will tell you honestly if replacement is the better call.
Refinishing starts at $3 per square foot. Installation costs vary depending on species, grade, and site conditions. For a quick starting point, try our cost calculator before we meet. For homes under 1,200 square feet we offer flat-rate pricing, and every estimate is itemized line by line so you see exactly what you are paying for. New clients also receive 10% off their first project.
Most refinishing jobs in a standard Yorkville home take two to three days. Installation timelines depend on square footage and site prep needs. You do not have to leave entirely, but the finished rooms need to stay off-limits while coats cure. We use low-VOC Bona and Loba finishes, so off-gassing is minimal. We will give you a clear day-by-day schedule before we start so you can plan around it.
Our vacuum-assisted sanding system captures 95% or more of dust at the source, which makes a real difference in Yorkville homes where people are often still living in the space during the project. The finishes we use, primarily Bona and Loba, are low-VOC and kid- and pet-safe once fully cured. We will tell you exactly when it is safe to let the dog back in, because that question comes up on almost every job.
Call or email us and we will schedule a free in-home estimate, typically within 24 hours. One of our crew members comes to your Yorkville home, looks at the actual floors, checks the subfloor condition, and talks through your options with you. No pressure, no guesswork. We provide a clear, itemized quote on the spot. About 80% of our clients come through referrals, so we treat every estimate like it matters, because it does.
Tell us what you need — we’ll help you figure out the best way to get it done.
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