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CHICAGOLAND FLOORING INC

About us

Certified Floor Inspection. Call 773-775-8577. We provide Investigation and analysis of flooring problems and failure. In-depth and detailed Certified Wood Floor Inspector will find out what is the cause of your flooring claim, photo document the findings, and state a conclusion of who is the responsible party.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
33 years of experience

Services we offer

BUFFING & WAXING, CERAMIC TILES, CERTIFIED FLOOR CONSULTATIONS & INSPECTIONS, HISTORIC RESTORATION & MAINTENANCE INCLUDING RE-COAT, INSTALLATION OF UNFINISHED & PREFINISHED FLOORS, MOVE FURNITURE & APPLIANCES & REMOVE CARPET., NWFA CERTIFIED FLOORING INSPECTIONS, REFINISH, REPAIR, REPAIR, RETAIL & COMMERCIAL FLOOR INSTALLATION, SAND, SANDING & FINISHING, STAIN & FINISH EXISTING FLOORS, WOODEN STAIRS

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
4.989 Reviews
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Roberta H.
Oct 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Very well. Several other flooring companies insisted the entire hardwood floor had to be replaced, But these people knew what too, did it beautifully, efficiently and for a lot less money.

Sara P.
Dec 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very well! Darek is extremely knowledgeable professional who came over right away and gave me the help I needed to get my beautiful old floors back on track!

Herve L.
Jan 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300
After closing on a condo early November, Darek was one of the few companies I asked an estimate from. I ended up contracting Chicagoland Flooring to re-finish the hardwood floors within few days to be able to move in less than 10 days after closing, and before having some other work done. The company was very accommodating with my dates, to ensure my schedule would properly work. They showed up the day after I approved the estimate and worked as scheduled.
Despite my many constraints they did a very good job overall.

John M.
Aug 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
Mark & Darek offered a good price, the workers were good, and the quality was great.  They refinished the floors on both the first and second floors, including four bedrooms.  We upgraded to a Synteko finish which is supposed to be more durable and longer-lasting, and then they did a second coat in polyurethane.  Several of the floors had been covered in carpet for at least 30 years, and looked very rough before the crew came in and worked their magic.

We had a slight miscommunication on start date (they actually started a day earlier than expected) and had to coordinate the work with the other contractors, but it was minor stuff.  That, and the fact that the crew left the circuit breaker panel partially dismantled (they had to jump circuits to hook up a 220-volt extension cord for the sander), were the reasons for a B grade on professionalism.  I wouldn't have found the circuit breaker problem right away, but the electrician came out the day they left by coincidence.

Overall, would definitely use them again.

JOHN H.
Jun 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Dariusz made sure that we were monitoring the temperature and relative humidity in the 2 weeks prior to starting the job so that conditions would be ideal for installing the new floor. The workers generated a lot of sawdust that filtered down through the gaps between the subfloor boards into the utility room, where we had our boiler and hot water heater. This generated some concern on my part regarding a possible fire hazard. I cleaned it up. Demolition of the old flooring and installing new hardwood flooring is a dirty job, however. There was some minor damage to the heating registers but surprisingly little damage to the walls given how narrow our hallways are and the fact that the workers had to remove old flooring and bring in big bundles of new flooring (up to 6 feet long). (We had contracted with a painting company to repair any damage to wals and to repaint the rooms). Dariusz and his people were very conscientious about sanding and refinishing the flooring. The technique he uses generates strong fumes, so I was glad I had isolated this area from the rest of the house. The finish is strong and very good-looking. Dariusz emphasized the importance of letting the floor cure for at least a week before putting rugs down and other items that might interfere with that process. We are quite pleased with the results. The flooring has a smooth finish and they did the job very cleanly. There is virtually no hair from the workers, debris, or other ga-ga trapped in the finish, unlike results I have obtained with another flooring company I have used. Dariusz and his company are extremely conscientious, they take pride in their work, and if they say they will do something, they will do it:. In other words, they have a high degree of integrity--a rare thing these days, at least in my experience.  They also made a special trip the following week to help us move a couple pieces of very heavy furniture back into one of the rooms. However, they do not remove and dispose of old carpeting, old flooring, or other demolition debris. So we had to do this on our own. This fact would be a consideration should we consider using this company again, because getting rid of all of this debris on our own is a big inconvenience.  We subsequently discovered that the Village of Skokie (where the work was done) requires that all contractors dispose of all their own construction debris.

MARY W.
Jun 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

They were prompt and professional.  They were fairly priced and did a good job.  I liked their services and will use the same in future.


ERIC P.
May 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
Darek and his team were great.  From the very beginning he was very consultative and presented me with a few options, each with different price points, pro's, and cons.   Once I had decided which option I wanted to move forward with, he was able to start within a couple days.  At every point in the process he and his team were professional, courteous, and very focused on quality - paying attention to all the smallest details.  I'm very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them. 

Daniel G.
Mar 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Chicagoland Flooring was the only company we spoke with who understand our needs and provided us refinishing options. We have some warn spots on our floor that aren't bad but we wanted fixed. We assumed it would be a BIG re-sanding project and it was according to all of the other contractors we contacted. But Chicagoland suggested an alternative. It is half the cost, looks great and is high quality workmanship! Thank you!

JEFFREY S.
Sep 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
We had an extremely tight schedule b/c we purchased a home and had 1 week to get this project completed before we moved in and Darek was very accommodating. They followed up several weeks after the job to make sure we were happy with the floors and it could not have been a better experience. This company has it right...very skilled employees and also very good at customer service.

Jackie H.
Apr 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Darek was extremely knowledgeable and responsive. I appreciated his professionalism from start to finish. He was extremely reliable and followed through exactly as he planned in terms of time and cost of the job. The floors look great and he was able to blend the new wood extremely well. Also, my dog walker accidently stepped on the polished floor before it was completely dry. Without any additional complaint or charge, Darek's team returned the next day to refinish the floor. I highly recommend this company!

George B.
Mar 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
All interactions with the company were absolutely outstanding. They were extremely attentive and cared intensely about the quality of the work and our satisfaction with the job. The first day, the boss actually came to our house with cookies for us! The final results on the floors were beautiful. We never thought sitting around our house and looking at the floor could be so much fun, but that's all we want to do now! I would find it hard to imagine that there is a better flooring company than these guys.

Anne S.
Oct 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
On the List it said they were very good at repairing damage floor, and he was. He said it may still be visible when he was done but you couldn't tell.

Anna S.
Oct 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
They are the best. I spoke with several other companies rated high on Angie's List before choosing Chicagoland Flooring, and I am so glad I decided to go with Darek and Chicagoland Flooring. They are definitely the most professional and offer the highest quality work in my opinion. Darek actually talked us out of the more expensive options--that was my first clue that these guys really deserve their great reputation. (He advised us to buff and apply a protective coat instead of sanding or replacing the floors, based on our particular situation.) We couldn't be more pleased with how the floors turned out. They did a lot of work for us on two radically different properties (a newer construction condo which is currently on the market, and the home we just moved into, which is an historic row house with original floors.) In both cases the work is beautiful and they did an amazing job.

MARGARET O.
Aug 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
They answered my phone call the same day and asked that I email photos of the problem so he already was aware of what was needed.

MARY D.
Aug 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000
I was very satisfied and would recommend them.

CURT L.
Jul 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
I have always found Darek to be responsive and professional. Their price has always been rate and nice work. Not museum-quality sort of work but quite nice and for the price a great value.

Donna C.
Jun 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,290
They were extremely prompt and courteous. They did an excellent job on the floors. They told me they would have to do touch up to the wood, and they dinged up the floors a little bit and had replace some of the floor. They were really nice and the floors look beautiful. I thought the price was appropriate.

DEBRA R.
Feb 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,430
We wanted to replace old carpeting with wood floors in two small rooms on our first floor and called Dariusz for an estimate based on his AList ratings. He came immediately and gave us an estimate for both refinishing the original floors that were underneath (something he encouraged for their potential beauty and to save us money), and if not possible, for creating new sub-flooring and building and staining new wood floors. I thought it unusual that he charges $50 for an estimate but since we ended up using him, and it applied to the total, for us it was fine. Dariusz is very knowledgeable and works hard to set clear expectations before the job, and encouraged us to ask a lot of questions. We did, and we hired him to come do the job a month later. Because we didn't know if the old floors would work, we pulled up the carpeting ourselves in one room (he gave us a discount for this) and we discovered we could not use the existing pine floor. We let him know before he started. Dariusz' team worked very hard, were charming, and even helped move one huge sofa out of the room. The work took a bit longer than we'd planned but Dariusz gave us clear expectations at each step. When it came to choosing the stain, he went so far as to paint 5-6 different samples on the new floor to help us decide and his team also put in one piece of maple (not planned) for where the new oak threshold and our older maple kitchen floor met. Dariusz made sure we were satisfied, gave us extensive instruction on how to clean the floors (including giving us a bottle of floor cleaner) and brought us chocolates as a thank you,. Overall, we are very satisfied and grateful for the good job they did. The only cautions are: 1) he/his team did not always show up on time which wouldn't be a big deal but my husband was working from home and with business calls, slightly late arrivals were disruptive; 2) while I enjoyed working with Dariusz a lot, he can be a bit "in your face" and it helps to be decisive once he's provided all the information; 3) the first coat of varnish smelled so strong and burned our throats that we had to spend one night elsewhere; next day it was fine and 2nd coat isn't an issue. It's clear Dariusz only wants happy customers and we are.

Heather H.
Dec 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800
In one word, Great! Marek came to the house and gave me a thorough evaluation of the best way to handle transitions to other areas of flooring and replacement of areas that were damaged. The guys did a great job. You can't even tell that boards were missing. The floors are beautiful! They were very polite, cleaned up after themselves, were on time and did quality work. What else could you ask for? On top of all that, they use environmentally friendly sealants and dustless sanding.

Todd J.
Sep 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$210
It went excellent! After my initial call, Dariusz called me back the next day and scheduled an appointment with me to look at the floor. Even though it was a small job, Dariusz assured me they were interested in the job and would be able to do it soon. After we agreed on a good date for both of us, a technician was sent out. He was very friendly, professional and ultimately did a good job. The floor board was replaced, stained and varnished in a few hours. When it became apparent that the new floor board didn't quite match the existing floor boards, Dariusz sent the technician back the very next day to look at the floor board for no extra charge. It was determined that the floor had a semi-gloss finish, so the technician put a couple coats of semi-gloss down for me and now it looks like it's always been there! Plus the technician even filled another floor board that had a large gouge in it! Great job and customer service! I appreciate how they're more than willing to go the extra mile to get the job done correctly, in a very timely manner.

Rae M.
Jul 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Dariusz replied promptly to all my emails regarding scheduling and pricing. He was the only one who would do the repair without replacing strips of wood. There was a minimum charge for any service work of $250. We were advised that the aging of the wood and varnish would mean a color variation between the original flooring and the repaired area, which we knew already. The repair specialist was on time and got to work right away. I had prepared the area with sheets to cover the furniture. He had drop cloths with him to cover some additional areas and flooring. He was very friendly and efficient. He did the repair up to the waiting period and had to go to another repair job. Before finishing his work, he was on the phone with Dariusz who came over. They discussed the job and he left. Dariusz talked for a while giving us information about the proper protection pads to use on the furniture and where to get them then left to get coffee, asking if I wanted any, which I didn't. When he returned shortly, he brought me pastries from the local pastry shop! At that point it was time to do the final finishing. I couldn't believe how great it looked! You really have to be looking to see the spot, especially if the sun isn't shining directly on it. Our other house has old floors and we discussed what that would entail to refinish them prior to selling when we retire. We will definitely be hiring Dariusz!

Janet P.
Jul 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Derek was fantastic! He spent a lot of time explaining what he could and could not do and made sure he had a full understanding of the job. In fact, my painter who was also there commented on his professionalism and knowledge. He actually did some extras, which was a pleasant surprise. Though I got another quote that cost less, I felt more comfortable with Derek and the quality of the work he was going to perform.

Veronica S.
May 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
After getting quotes from 8 different installers (some came and took measurements, some gave quotes over the phone), I decided to go with Dariusz. He was the most knowledgeable and also gave me the best quote. He was also willing to work within my time frame (I had to have new floors installed and find a new tenant by the end of the month). From the start, he impressed me with his attentiveness and experience, especially in dealing with a high-rise, where having to meet building requirements and paperwork can pose challenges and delays. From beginning to end the job went smoothly. If I ever had a problem or concern I would email or call his cell phone and he would respond immediately. While he was in the unit installing the floor, he even took time to show the apartment to a prospective tenant and helped her take some measurements. He later gave me his input about the prospective tenant. As a result, I got an awesome tenant and some beautiful floors. Dariusz is very personable and professional and will go the extra mile to make his clients happy. He is a real pleasure to work with.

Debbie H.
Mar 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,800
Great job. Dariusz and his crew were polite, helpful, professional, and the floors look great. Old floors look like new, matching new floors very well. The job took a little over a week, and cost more than original estimate due to unexpected condition of subfloor. Everyone showed up on time, and cleaned up when they were done. They were very responsive to all my inquiries and requests.

RICHARD D.
Mar 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
The project turned out to be much bigger than anticipated since the floor underneath the carpet had significant repair work to be done as well as sub floor repair. However, it was worth the effort and the result hardwood floor looks great.
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FAQ

CHICAGOLAND FLOORING INC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Yes, CHICAGOLAND FLOORING INC offers free project estimates.

No, CHICAGOLAND FLOORING INC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, CHICAGOLAND FLOORING INC does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, CHICAGOLAND FLOORING INC offers emergency services.

No, CHICAGOLAND FLOORING INC does not offer warranties.