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Jerry's Dust Free Flooring
675 Equestrian Dr
Jerry's Dust Free Flooring
675 Equestrian Dr
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested
Jerry's Dust free flooring is the best hardwood flooring refinishing company on Angie We provide dust free guaranteed refinishing process Jerry Dust Free Flooring is family owned and operated company with great reputation craftsmanship and flooring specialist in the trade We have over 20 years of experience at dust free hardwood floors refinishing
"Yes, truly is dust free but the experience of working with them is even better than how clean they are. Everything working with Jerry went exactly as one should be able to expect from this class of professional service provider. However, he was the only one out of several top Angie's List rated companies that not only showed up on time to provide a quote but explained how he would handle the job from start to finish. The other guys really didn't want to tear out and haul away the carpet or even provide a selection of trim and flooring from which to choose. They gave a list of several stores to order the materials from with the amount of materials required. They also were going to cap the stairs instead of removing the treads if they found they weren't already oak underneath. However Jerry's quote was almost the same price but he would handle everything. Ultimately it turned out to be cheaper as once the carpet was removed it was discovered the stairs were oak and in good enough condition to easily refinish. Everything went swimmingly and our floors are absolutely stunning. High points: - I didn't have to lift a finger. (one would think that's normal since I'm the customer and not the flooring company, but apparently the other companies felt that wasn't the case.) - Arrived on time to provide quote. Quote itemized with exact cost. Explained that only if the subfloor turned out to be problematic could the cost change and we would be made aware. - Provided complete catalog to select everything from. Helped with selection by showing examples of designs and sizes in similar layouts. - Arrived on the start date when he said they would and finished the day he said they would too. - Clean, clean, clean. Exceptionally clean - Floors are absolutely gorgeous and meticulously installed. - Custom banister and newell work looks beautiful and rock solid. - Honest, called to let me know I saved money when he pulled the carpet up on the stairs to discover they were in good shape. The quote had included replacement. - Hauled all the carpet and trash away. Would absolutely use again and plan to for the remaining rooms."
Sarah K on January 2021
Jerry's Dust free flooring is the best hardwood flooring refinishing company on Angie We provide dust free guaranteed refinishing process Jerry Dust Free Flooring is family owned and operated company with great reputation craftsmanship and flooring specialist in the trade We have over 20 years of experience at dust free hardwood floors refinishing
"Yes, truly is dust free but the experience of working with them is even better than how clean they are. Everything working with Jerry went exactly as one should be able to expect from this class of professional service provider. However, he was the only one out of several top Angie's List rated companies that not only showed up on time to provide a quote but explained how he would handle the job from start to finish. The other guys really didn't want to tear out and haul away the carpet or even provide a selection of trim and flooring from which to choose. They gave a list of several stores to order the materials from with the amount of materials required. They also were going to cap the stairs instead of removing the treads if they found they weren't already oak underneath. However Jerry's quote was almost the same price but he would handle everything. Ultimately it turned out to be cheaper as once the carpet was removed it was discovered the stairs were oak and in good enough condition to easily refinish. Everything went swimmingly and our floors are absolutely stunning. High points: - I didn't have to lift a finger. (one would think that's normal since I'm the customer and not the flooring company, but apparently the other companies felt that wasn't the case.) - Arrived on time to provide quote. Quote itemized with exact cost. Explained that only if the subfloor turned out to be problematic could the cost change and we would be made aware. - Provided complete catalog to select everything from. Helped with selection by showing examples of designs and sizes in similar layouts. - Arrived on the start date when he said they would and finished the day he said they would too. - Clean, clean, clean. Exceptionally clean - Floors are absolutely gorgeous and meticulously installed. - Custom banister and newell work looks beautiful and rock solid. - Honest, called to let me know I saved money when he pulled the carpet up on the stairs to discover they were in good shape. The quote had included replacement. - Hauled all the carpet and trash away. Would absolutely use again and plan to for the remaining rooms."
Sarah K on January 2021
DeSitter Flooring
444 Roosevelt Rd
DeSitter Flooring
444 Roosevelt Rd
Customers say: Super punctual
66 local quotes requested
105 years of experience
DeSitter Flooring is a true award winning, third generation / family owned, full service flooring company serving the Chicagoland area for over 100 years. DeSitter strives to bring a 5-Star experience with every project that includes free professional consultations / estimates that include both the finest materials and installation services for homeowners, contractors and commercial spaces. DeSitter use their own vetted-certified installation crews managed by our field supervisors to help ensure your project is completed smoothly and on time to your utmost satisfaction. We provide a Lifetime Installation Guarantee for Carpet and a 2 Year Installation Warranty on any Hard Surface Flooring. DeSitter has two beautiful, newly remodeled showrooms with a wide array of flooring products to choose from . Showroom Locations: 1 North Kensington Ave LaGrange, IL and 444 Roosevelt Rd Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. In addition, DeSitter also provides a 630-517-2697 1 Timber Ct Bolingbrook IL 60440 630-771-1420. DeSitter is one of the few flooring companies in Chicago that has successfully operated for over 100+ years since 1920. This truly award winning, third generation -family owned flooring company provides the finest quality flooring material and installation service for both residential homeowners and commercial businesses throughout Chicagoland. Today, Louis' vision is carried on by his two grandsons and third generation co-owners, Tom Cunningham and Steve DeSitter. Cost is determined by the job. Financing available. DeSitter provides a wider variety of top quality carpet, hardwood (unfinished & prefinished), luxury vinyl, and custom area rugs / stair runners. We also offer hardwood refinishing service.
"Home Repair Fraud. Theft by deception. We got a new floor and the installer said his brother was the field estimator and was authorized to remove the "Kitchen Cabinets"? We never wanted cabinets from a flooring company, But they targeted the owner because she is 91 years old and took them. Months later we got them back from the ex-con and hoodlum they sent to rob the owner totally destroyed and had to pay another $1300 to get them back. We feared for our safety because they wanted to know if the house was for sale and what types of cars we were driving. They prey upon the elderly. Do not use this company unless you have a criminal attorney on retainer. Stay away from DeSitter at all costs."
Phyllis N on May 2025
DeSitter Flooring is a true award winning, third generation / family owned, full service flooring company serving the Chicagoland area for over 100 years. DeSitter strives to bring a 5-Star experience with every project that includes free professional consultations / estimates that include both the finest materials and installation services for homeowners, contractors and commercial spaces. DeSitter use their own vetted-certified installation crews managed by our field supervisors to help ensure your project is completed smoothly and on time to your utmost satisfaction. We provide a Lifetime Installation Guarantee for Carpet and a 2 Year Installation Warranty on any Hard Surface Flooring. DeSitter has two beautiful, newly remodeled showrooms with a wide array of flooring products to choose from . Showroom Locations: 1 North Kensington Ave LaGrange, IL and 444 Roosevelt Rd Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. In addition, DeSitter also provides a 630-517-2697 1 Timber Ct Bolingbrook IL 60440 630-771-1420. DeSitter is one of the few flooring companies in Chicago that has successfully operated for over 100+ years since 1920. This truly award winning, third generation -family owned flooring company provides the finest quality flooring material and installation service for both residential homeowners and commercial businesses throughout Chicagoland. Today, Louis' vision is carried on by his two grandsons and third generation co-owners, Tom Cunningham and Steve DeSitter. Cost is determined by the job. Financing available. DeSitter provides a wider variety of top quality carpet, hardwood (unfinished & prefinished), luxury vinyl, and custom area rugs / stair runners. We also offer hardwood refinishing service.
"Home Repair Fraud. Theft by deception. We got a new floor and the installer said his brother was the field estimator and was authorized to remove the "Kitchen Cabinets"? We never wanted cabinets from a flooring company, But they targeted the owner because she is 91 years old and took them. Months later we got them back from the ex-con and hoodlum they sent to rob the owner totally destroyed and had to pay another $1300 to get them back. We feared for our safety because they wanted to know if the house was for sale and what types of cars we were driving. They prey upon the elderly. Do not use this company unless you have a criminal attorney on retainer. Stay away from DeSitter at all costs."
Phyllis N on May 2025
Modern Quality Flooring Inc
6923 Knox Ave
Modern Quality Flooring Inc
6923 Knox Ave
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
104 local quotes requested
Modern Quality Flooring is Chicago's resource for affordable high quality flooring and installation. Honesty and hard work are our key differentiators from the competition because we understand that this is not only your house – it is your home. We will take all necessary steps to assure quick and quality work while working until YOU are satisfied with our service. We try to give our customers the best prices we can by negotiating with suppliers and purchasing roll specials so we stock better quality materials for a good price. We have a large selection of hardwood floor and stain colors available. No one has to wait for the flooring order to be delivered. Once the customer decides, we can deliver the next day.
"The team from Modern Quality Flooring excelled at every step of the process of redoing nearly every floor in our new house. We redid our entire first floor of hardwood and our entire basement with new vinyl lux flooring. We discovered some bumps in the road - upon removing some rugs, some very large plywood patches showed up. The basement floor, once the carpet came up proved to be less than level and the stairs needed to be patched up. Everything was done so well that it's hard to imagine it's the same house. The flooring work they did was transformational. Despite the complicated and numerous hardwood patches in several rooms, you can't tell they're not the original floors. The workmanship is flawless. We felt completely comfortable from the initial meeting with them. They were excellent at communicating things before, during and upon completion of the work. If you have floors that need attention, they should be your first (and really) only call. Cannot recommend highly enough."
Matt V on October 2025
Modern Quality Flooring is Chicago's resource for affordable high quality flooring and installation. Honesty and hard work are our key differentiators from the competition because we understand that this is not only your house – it is your home. We will take all necessary steps to assure quick and quality work while working until YOU are satisfied with our service. We try to give our customers the best prices we can by negotiating with suppliers and purchasing roll specials so we stock better quality materials for a good price. We have a large selection of hardwood floor and stain colors available. No one has to wait for the flooring order to be delivered. Once the customer decides, we can deliver the next day.
"The team from Modern Quality Flooring excelled at every step of the process of redoing nearly every floor in our new house. We redid our entire first floor of hardwood and our entire basement with new vinyl lux flooring. We discovered some bumps in the road - upon removing some rugs, some very large plywood patches showed up. The basement floor, once the carpet came up proved to be less than level and the stairs needed to be patched up. Everything was done so well that it's hard to imagine it's the same house. The flooring work they did was transformational. Despite the complicated and numerous hardwood patches in several rooms, you can't tell they're not the original floors. The workmanship is flawless. We felt completely comfortable from the initial meeting with them. They were excellent at communicating things before, during and upon completion of the work. If you have floors that need attention, they should be your first (and really) only call. Cannot recommend highly enough."
Matt V on October 2025
ReDesign Floors & Home
ReDesign Floors & Home
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
186 local quotes requested
Hi I’m Mariusz the owner and operator of Redesign Floors & Home LLC . We offer a high quality of workmanship. Our services are hardwood, laminate, vinyl planks ,LVT tile, refinishing and staining hardwood floors,stairs and custom flooring and Wall design Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for more videos and pictures
"The Redesign floors team is very professional and easy to work with. They were seamless in the booking process and completing the work for us. Mariusz is so friendly and honest. He and his team give their honest opinion about what would and would not work in the space. They also utilize very high quality products. Pricing was also a wonderful plus! We are definitely planning to work with him again in the future."
Yumna A on October 2025
Hi I’m Mariusz the owner and operator of Redesign Floors & Home LLC . We offer a high quality of workmanship. Our services are hardwood, laminate, vinyl planks ,LVT tile, refinishing and staining hardwood floors,stairs and custom flooring and Wall design Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for more videos and pictures
"The Redesign floors team is very professional and easy to work with. They were seamless in the booking process and completing the work for us. Mariusz is so friendly and honest. He and his team give their honest opinion about what would and would not work in the space. They also utilize very high quality products. Pricing was also a wonderful plus! We are definitely planning to work with him again in the future."
Yumna A on October 2025
Hardwood Flooring Andrei
7200 N Ridge Blvd
Hardwood Flooring Andrei
7200 N Ridge Blvd
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 local quotes requested
We believe in putting in the right time and abilities into each project! When we do that, it makes our customers know how important their business is to us. We love building relationships and understand that when we do it right the first time, we will always get a call for your next project! Give us a call!
"Job well done! Very communicative explaining what project would entail. Friendly. Floors looked great."
Milagros F on March 2025
We believe in putting in the right time and abilities into each project! When we do that, it makes our customers know how important their business is to us. We love building relationships and understand that when we do it right the first time, we will always get a call for your next project! Give us a call!
"Job well done! Very communicative explaining what project would entail. Friendly. Floors looked great."
Milagros F on March 2025
Mike's Hardwood Flooring Inc
8232 N. Lincoln Ave.
Mike's Hardwood Flooring Inc
8232 N. Lincoln Ave.
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 years of experience
When you want quality that will last for decades, Mike’s Hardwood Flooring is the simple, one-stop solution you need to bring out the natural beauty of your home. A family-owned and operated store located in Skokie, IL, we’ve been proudly serving the Chicago land area since 1992, and are proud to offer top-quality, long-lasting solutions for a full range of flooring needs. Additional email - [email protected]
"We had a floor leveling issue in which a room was part tile over cement and part carpet over hardwood, with the tiled part being higher than the carpeted part. We wanted to remove the tile, level the entire floor, and have hard wood flooring throughout the room. This was a challenge for the other contractors and flooring people who came out to give estimates. However, Mike of Mike’s flooring came out and immediately knew how to implement a plan of action. Mike’s team responded quickly and finished the job in a timely manner. They were pleasant and respectful, took care to limit the dust, and cleaned up after themselves. Mike also gave us great remodeling advice and provided us with great referrals for other trade experts. Most importantly, Mike charged a fair price, and he and his team did a WONDERFUL job. The new hard wood flooring looks GORGEOUS! Mike is a true expert in flooring, and I highly recommend him and his team."
Dan H on October 2025
When you want quality that will last for decades, Mike’s Hardwood Flooring is the simple, one-stop solution you need to bring out the natural beauty of your home. A family-owned and operated store located in Skokie, IL, we’ve been proudly serving the Chicago land area since 1992, and are proud to offer top-quality, long-lasting solutions for a full range of flooring needs. Additional email - [email protected]
"We had a floor leveling issue in which a room was part tile over cement and part carpet over hardwood, with the tiled part being higher than the carpeted part. We wanted to remove the tile, level the entire floor, and have hard wood flooring throughout the room. This was a challenge for the other contractors and flooring people who came out to give estimates. However, Mike of Mike’s flooring came out and immediately knew how to implement a plan of action. Mike’s team responded quickly and finished the job in a timely manner. They were pleasant and respectful, took care to limit the dust, and cleaned up after themselves. Mike also gave us great remodeling advice and provided us with great referrals for other trade experts. Most importantly, Mike charged a fair price, and he and his team did a WONDERFUL job. The new hard wood flooring looks GORGEOUS! Mike is a true expert in flooring, and I highly recommend him and his team."
Dan H on October 2025
BROADLEAF INC
1220 BRISTOL AVE
BROADLEAF INC
1220 BRISTOL AVE
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
62 local quotes requested
Whether you are a homeowner looking to enhance your garage or basement or a business owner with specific flooring requirements, Broadleaf will provide the high-quality and professional epoxy flooring solution for your project. We provide the Chicago area with a variety of epoxy floor coating options and pride ourselves on the friendly, professional service we give to each customer. Broadleaf’s friendly and professional team will help you determine the best flooring option for your garage, basement, commercial space or industrial facility. Our years of epoxy flooring experience will then be used to properly install your new flooring in an efficient manner. Our service is always guaranteed.
"Good quality and quick!"
Daniel U on October 2023
Whether you are a homeowner looking to enhance your garage or basement or a business owner with specific flooring requirements, Broadleaf will provide the high-quality and professional epoxy flooring solution for your project. We provide the Chicago area with a variety of epoxy floor coating options and pride ourselves on the friendly, professional service we give to each customer. Broadleaf’s friendly and professional team will help you determine the best flooring option for your garage, basement, commercial space or industrial facility. Our years of epoxy flooring experience will then be used to properly install your new flooring in an efficient manner. Our service is always guaranteed.
"Good quality and quick!"
Daniel U on October 2023
NINO'S TILE & MARBLE INC
1440 Devon Ave
NINO'S TILE & MARBLE INC
1440 Devon Ave
Customers say: Quality work
53 local quotes requested
47 years of experience
Celebrating 45 years in business.We provide fine Italian craftsmanship for all of your tiling needs! We are a family business and we personally do all of our installations and take real pride in it. We Do not use sub contractors! The only tile installers that you will deal with are Nino, Tony, or Vito. This is the only way to control the quality of our installation. There are no other tile contractors in Chicago with generations of experience on their side. We provide our installation services in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Please give us a call for a free installation estimate. Thanks, Nino, Tony, and Vito
"Everything was perfect! Tony gave great advice before to help make the best decision. He was willing and able to start working early because it was an emergency and the job was perfectly done."
Thomas P on March 2023
Celebrating 45 years in business.We provide fine Italian craftsmanship for all of your tiling needs! We are a family business and we personally do all of our installations and take real pride in it. We Do not use sub contractors! The only tile installers that you will deal with are Nino, Tony, or Vito. This is the only way to control the quality of our installation. There are no other tile contractors in Chicago with generations of experience on their side. We provide our installation services in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Please give us a call for a free installation estimate. Thanks, Nino, Tony, and Vito
"Everything was perfect! Tony gave great advice before to help make the best decision. He was willing and able to start working early because it was an emergency and the job was perfectly done."
Thomas P on March 2023
Exposition Carpet
5718 N Broadway St
Exposition Carpet
5718 N Broadway St
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
126 local quotes requested
DBA: Exposition Carpet Co & rugstoyou.com. Together our sales professionals and office staff have a wealth of knowledge and years of experience. Because of their thorough knowledge of materials and applications they can assist you with selecting the best products or creating unique solutions. And most important, they have the level of professional commitment to apply their best effort to each client's needs.
"I had the carpeting replaced in one of the bedrooms. Expo sent me sample photos of carpets by email so I could choose a carpet over the phone. Dina, the salesperson, was very helpful. The installer was terrific. He got there right on time and took out the old carpeting and hauled it away and then installed the new carpet in two hours.It looks beautiful. I'm really pleased with the service I got. I have used Expo several times before and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone."
Karen N on July 2020
DBA: Exposition Carpet Co & rugstoyou.com. Together our sales professionals and office staff have a wealth of knowledge and years of experience. Because of their thorough knowledge of materials and applications they can assist you with selecting the best products or creating unique solutions. And most important, they have the level of professional commitment to apply their best effort to each client's needs.
"I had the carpeting replaced in one of the bedrooms. Expo sent me sample photos of carpets by email so I could choose a carpet over the phone. Dina, the salesperson, was very helpful. The installer was terrific. He got there right on time and took out the old carpeting and hauled it away and then installed the new carpet in two hours.It looks beautiful. I'm really pleased with the service I got. I have used Expo several times before and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone."
Karen N on July 2020
Avanti Stone
1077 Entry Dr
Avanti Stone
1077 Entry Dr
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
142 local quotes requested
Avanti Stone, winner of Super Service Award 2015-2022, is a family owned and operated business. Our customers happiness and satisfaction is our number one priority. We specialize in interior residential and commercial installations of counter tops, tile, stone restoration and repairs. We work with many materials from all over the world such as granite, marble, travertine, quartz, quartzite and various others. Avanti Stone also offers all types of exterior concrete services. Repairs and replacement of driveways, patios, sidewalks, decorative concrete overlays, epoxy finishes , and many more. There is no better place than Avanti Stone to help you beautify your kitchen, your bath and the curb appeal of your property!
"On time , fast, work completed and done perfectly, went above and beyond my expectations"
Michael P on September 2025
Avanti Stone, winner of Super Service Award 2015-2022, is a family owned and operated business. Our customers happiness and satisfaction is our number one priority. We specialize in interior residential and commercial installations of counter tops, tile, stone restoration and repairs. We work with many materials from all over the world such as granite, marble, travertine, quartz, quartzite and various others. Avanti Stone also offers all types of exterior concrete services. Repairs and replacement of driveways, patios, sidewalks, decorative concrete overlays, epoxy finishes , and many more. There is no better place than Avanti Stone to help you beautify your kitchen, your bath and the curb appeal of your property!
"On time , fast, work completed and done perfectly, went above and beyond my expectations"
Michael P on September 2025
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