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MIKE PILLAR & SONS HARDWOOD

Hardwood Flooring Service, Flooring, Woodworking,

About us

Mike Pillar and Sons is a family owned and operated business. We have been providing over 40+ years of "old fashioned" & modern hardwood floors to the West Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and Ventura County areas. Most of our employees have been with the company for over 20 years. We have a field supervisor Michael Pillar, along with Mike (Owner) who promises the personal attention and service that each customer deserves. You can always call the office as well and speak to Wendy Pillar, who can help answer any questions that you may have.

Business highlights

46 years of experience

Services we offer

Installation of prefinished and custom hardwood flooring. Sand and refinishing existing hardwood floors using dust containment systems that virutally eliminate all of the dust and mess of traditional refinishing services. We offer several specialties services such as custom staircases, moldings, hand distressing and custom colors.

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Eco Friendly Accreditations

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Senior Discount

5%

Accepted Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Visa
  • MasterCard
Reviews
4.959 Reviews
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James A.
Aug 2020
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service, Woodworking
Yes, I recommend this pro
Fantastic job. Carpet was removed from bedroom and office and the floors were refinished and matched the hallway and living room floors perfectly.

Linda W.
Jul 2020
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service, Flooring
Yes, I recommend this pro
They did a great job. They pulled out the carpeting and prepped it excellently. They were extremely neat and I would highly recommend them.

Eileen T.
May 2018
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service, Flooring + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$24,000
Spectacular! Mike and his team were so responsive and so nice. They kept me informed every step of the way as to what rooms I needed to have the knick knacks cleared so they could move the furniture. They were so careful and so helpful to me as I'm undergoing some medical treatments that have kind of knocked me out. the job they did was fantastic and I'm using them again for my sister's home. I cannot recommend them more highly!

Derek M.
Mar 2018
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50,000
In construction it’s always hard to find someone who does the job right and honors their promises. Mike Pillar and his guys are good to their word. Their quote was fair, amongst the lowest I received. The work was high quality, the guys were clearly experienced and knew how to lay a floor, spending plenty of time to get it level first. When I had concerns about something, they took the time to fix it. They worked around me doing other construction projects at the same time and changing my mind. Had some serious issues with the subfloor upstairs- again they came through, fixing the problem instead of patching over it like the previous floor guys had done. I would definitely work with Mike Pillar and Sons again and would recommend their services to friends.

Lindsey S.
Oct 2016
5.0
Flooring
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were excellent.

Maura M.
Aug 2016
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Valerie R.
Feb 2016
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service, Flooring
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,400
unknown

Theresa M.
Nov 2015
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service, Flooring
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700
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Faye T.
Oct 2015
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service
$1,300
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Steve N.
Oct 2015
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service, Flooring
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Did great work. Very professional. 
Sanded and refinished our oak floors for the second time. Came out great. Great Service, fair pricing and no surprises.

Stephen B.
Sep 2015
3.0
Hardwood Flooring Service, Flooring
$12,000
  • We had a tight schedule with a upcoming move in date. Mike Pillar came to our new home, and got back to us with an estimate. We decided to accept his bid, selected one of the samples that he provided, and went to his shop to sign the contract. At that time we were told that the wood that we had selected was not in stock, and it would take six weeks to get. He suggested an alternative, that was available immediately. We were disappointed but had a time crunch, took the new sample to our home, and determined that is as an acceptable replacement, (although visibly was inferior quality 25% thinner), than our original selection. The following week, we met with the installers, and proceeded to leave them to work, when the foreman came running after me, and wanted to show me that the wood that they were installing, did not match the sample, that was still in my house. It was clearly a different dye lot. I was very upset and got in touch with Mike Pillar. He insisted that it was the same, even though myself, my husband, and his employee clearly saw a difference. I was thrilled to find out that the original wood that we had selected suddenly was available, however, we were now being charged an extra $680 to get the floor that we were originally quoted on. The explanation that we were given for the price increase was that the stairs cost more with that wood, even though that flooring isn't even on the stairs. The stairs are stained wood. In the end the quality of the work, and the overall pricing was good. I didn't appreciate the bait and switch tactics, the unreasonable price increase, or the way that I was spoken to by the owner.


Harvey K.
Aug 2015
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service, Flooring + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,000
Workers were punctual and very professional.  They worked hard each day and our home is now absolutely beautiful.  They also worked with us to allow us to continue to live in the condo during the job.  Wood work on the stairwells is exceptional and even artistic.  They cleaned up daily at the conclusion of work.  Very careful with our furniture and related items in all rooms. A wonderful experience and result.

We had used this firm earlier on a job in the mid-Los Angeles area with similar results.

Margo M.
Apr 2015
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500
It went outstanding in every respect. They were courteous, clean, careful while moving our belongings, and very sensitive to our needs. They did an outstanding job and our floor looks gorgeous. I would highly recommend them and give them an A++.

Sandra C.
Apr 2015
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
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CONRAD B.
Nov 2014
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service, Flooring
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
The entire job went very smoothly. The crew was terrific and consulted me on every aspect of the job. I could not be more pleased. I would recommend them .
Response from MIKE PILLAR & SONS HARDWOOD

"Thank you [member name removed] for taking the time to give our company a review with your experience with us."


Melissa K.
Oct 2014
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service, Flooring
Yes, I recommend this pro
$41,395
Very professional company and the crew was very clean and punctual. Right from the start we were instructed the whole job from beginning to end. The material of my choice was order even if it was something they did not carry. Mike and Michael were very responsible and came daily once or twice to inspect the job site. I was able to stay at my home while so much was going on and I could not have been more happier with their work and friend and family won't stop complimenting the beautiful floors.

Sue M.
Apr 2014
1.0
Hardwood Flooring Service
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Response from MIKE PILLAR & SONS HARDWOOD

"[member name removed], First and foremost, thank you for giving us an honest review of your experience as we are always trying to improve our services. Id like to first start off by saying that there must have been some sort of miscommunication between yourself and I, as I must of thought that a light sanding and 1 coat (recoat) was what you were looking for. I understood that your floors were thin and once I saw the board you showed me I did indeed realize that they were very thin. With that being said, I still must of thought that you wanted to sand and refinish your floors because a recoat would not have provided the results I believed you were looking for. I would never try to up-sell anyone or sell them anything other then what they were looking for. We have been in business since 1979 and you don't stay in business for this long by using those types of sales techniques. To be perfectly honest with you as well, a reocat is much more profitable then a refinish is for us anyways. Much more labor, supplies, and liability when refinishing a floor versus recoating a floor. Lastly, Im glad that at the end of the day you achieved the results you were looking for and I would like to appologize for the mishap. Thank you for your time -Michael"


Beatriz G.
Feb 2014
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service, Flooring + 2 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,600
The 2 workers, both named Miguel were punctual and very professional. They really know their stuff and were a good source of information as to the future care of the floors. They were very good at relocating furniture despite some tight spots through which they had to maneuver. The floor is gorgeous- don't want to even tread on it!

Diane F.
Jan 2014
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service, Flooring + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
They were professional, prompt.  We are delighted with the job that they did and would recommend them.

Laura M.
Nov 2013
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service, Flooring
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Ricardo, the guy who actually did the job, was fantastic. Very friendly, helpful meticulous and a true artist. He was super professional and helped us choose the right color for the floors. We thought of dark initially, but in the end we decided on a light golden stain after he provided several sample stains on our floor. It looks beautiful, like new (and the floor might be very well 50 years old!). We paid some more money since we wanted the floors finished with "bona traffic" (sealer). Thank you Ricardo - and your helper - for a great job!

Richard L.
Sep 2013
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service, Flooring
Yes, I recommend this pro
The three day job went smoothly and without incident.  The hardest part appeared to be taking out and putting back the furniture, and they did this very well, without breakage.  I would definitely use this firm again.

Arlene S.
Aug 2013
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service, Flooring
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
We had many quotes and Mike Pillar was certainly not the lowest, but we'd read great things from Angies list. We couldn't be happier. From the beginning Wendy (the saleslady) was very patient with showing us everything she thought appropriate to our tastes. After many samples back and forth to our home, we were finally ready. Mike came to the house, measured everything, and took special notice of kitchen/bathroom transitions plus a weird fitting french door we had just installed. Our specific flooring was on back order so we had to wait 4 weeks for it to come in, which it did right on time.
For the install, day one was carpet removal, grinding old tar off the concrete and floor leveling. Everything was covered and a few heavy objects were moved to the garage. Days two and three were actually laying the wood. The crew answered my many questions and took special care to make the room transitions flush, as opposed to putting in those wood risers that people trip over. The areas around the french doors really look great.
A couple days later we noticed an unforeseen problem and the next day they were back and fixed it in a jiffy. No problems found since. I installed the baseboards myself so I can't comment on what type of job they do on those. Compliments keep pouring in from our friends and neighbors so we won't hesitate to recommend them in the future.

Lisa T.
Jul 2013
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service, Flooring
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,750
I had gotten a bid from this company several years ago. When I called to get the work done- they remembered me- and used the same bid to do the work. I was under a very tight deadline - and they accommodated my time line- even over the 4th of July week-end. The guys who did the work spent a lot of time on each phase including draping plastic in doorways to block the dust. When it was all done- the tape did take off some paint around my kitchen area- but they did bring that to my attention- other than that- everything went really well. My wood floors look amazing. I wish I had done this years ago.

Michael W.
Mar 2013
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service, Flooring
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
First, their approach to the sale was consultative and not pushy.  Other vendors on Angie's list (even highly rated) are concerned with hard sell and up sell.  Mike Pillar's staff was concerned with doing the job right.  Very professional approach.  While other installers we interviewed were most interested in getting us to agree to the sale, Mike's staff was concerned with getting the layout right. They carefully considered layout and made sure they got it right and never pressured in the sales process.  

Also, their prices were very fair. This was a fairly big job.  It took 9 days.  Great attention to detail from the entire crew.  The preparation was really well done.  They even did special touches that were not originally part of the specified job. Overall great experience.  Next time I would use Pillar and not worry about getting multiple bids.

Laura K.
Feb 2013
5.0
Hardwood Flooring Service, Flooring
Yes, I recommend this pro
I loved them.  They did a great job and I highly recommend them.  They were very professional and very clean.  The guys who did the job cleaned up every day, and they were careful with my furniture.
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Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number

385408

Trade License Locale

California

Trade License Authority

California: Contractors

Trade License Expiration

04/30/2026

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FAQ

MIKE PILLAR & SONS HARDWOOD is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
MIKE PILLAR & SONS HARDWOOD accepts the following forms of payment: Check, Visa, MasterCard
Yes, MIKE PILLAR & SONS HARDWOOD offers free project estimates.
Yes, MIKE PILLAR & SONS HARDWOOD offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, MIKE PILLAR & SONS HARDWOOD offers a 5% senior discount.
No, MIKE PILLAR & SONS HARDWOOD does not offer emergency services.
Yes, MIKE PILLAR & SONS HARDWOOD offers warranties.
MIKE PILLAR & SONS HARDWOOD offers the following services: Installation of prefinished and custom hardwood flooring. Sand and refinishing existing hardwood floors using dust containment systems that virutally eliminate all of the dust and mess of traditional refinishing services. We offer several specialties services such as custom staircases, moldings, hand distressing and custom colors.
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Contact Information

22452 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Service Hours

Monday:8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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