We had such an incredible experience working with Unique Hardwood Flooring! We are new homeowners…read moreand were on a bit of a time crunch to get our project done before our move in date. Michael and his team were able to knock out refinishing our first floor, and installing hardwood upstairs in two weeks! They did an amazing job and Michael communicated quickly throughout the entire project to make sure we were kept in the loop. Their work really made our new house look incredible, and we are so grateful for that. When we got quotes, Unique flooring was by far the best price and offered the fastest turnaround time. If you're looking for a hardwood flooring company to use in the Chicago area, this is definitely the best option!

The Team did a beautiful job refinishing our floors and have brought the timeless elegance back…read moreinto our Beverly home! The owner is very responsive and exact with his estimate. Thank you!

Marius and team did a really great job. Quick and high quality. Very helpful giving some good…read moreoptions and feedback on the color of the stain. Very happy!

Marius and his team did an amazing job refinishing our Brazilian cherry floor! The previous owner…read moreused a very dark colored stain which we didn't like. We wanted the natural color of the wood to shine so we decided to hire level flooring and their work blew us away! They got the job done in 2 days while another company quoted us 4-5 days and the price was also very reasonable. I cannot recommend level flooring enough :)

This team does amazing work! Refinished our hardwood flooring in a 100yr old house and it looks…read morelike new again. Fast and well organized. Project completed in 2 days. Also some odd jobs like replacing couple new steps and installation of new baseboards. All professional and clean. They accommodated our needs of not being able to leave the house or move furniture completely out during the work. Flooring was done in two parts to swap furniture between rooms. Very nice to work with and highly recommended!

Eugen and crew are amazing--just masters of their craft. We just bought a 1914 home with carpeting…read moreon the 2nd floor. Pulled up corners in the bedrooms and was delighted to see mostly hardwood--with the exception of the primary bedroom which had plywood and some leveler. Eugen came in and said he could refinish the hall and bedrooms, and install new oak in the primary to match-- and recoat the downstairs to make everything look good. He did a fantastic job and has these old floors looking amazing! Super reasonable prices, and a delight to chat with as well! Highly recommended--superb service and quality!

I highly recommend this company. Very responsive, texted back promptly, showed up on time, as…read morepromised. VERY honest. We did not know much about the floor in the condo we moved into, and were prepared to have work done that was not needed, and would have been very expensive. He made the long drive to come see our floor and then after listening to the look we wanted, let us know that NO work NEEDED to be done whatsoever. Wow, you seldom get someone with that kind of integrity in this day and age. I sure hope I know of others who need flooring work done so that I can recommend Simion Flooring.

I cannot say enough positive things--they did a great job replacing the old flooring and rebuilding…read morethe stairs in our century-old house, provided advice on how to maintain it, and even fixed a couple things that they didn't have to. I recommend them without hesitation.

I hired Rovin's Hardwood Flooring to redo the flooring in two of my rooms. There was some horrid…read moreancient carpet in there I wanted removed and replaced with vinyl flooring. The estimate was quick to schedule and the pricing was well within what to expect in this market. The work was done in a a single day and what a beautiful job! Happy with the new floors in my room. There was some small touches that needed to get done on a second day, but the overall work is great. Highly recommend for your next flooring job!

You can tell an honest business not by what they advise you to do, but sometimes what they advise…read moreyou NOT to do. Adrian gave me candid and informed advise on my vintage floors that was customer centered, and not just about them getting the job. Also, he was prompt and communicative. Highly recommend.

If you need tile work done right, Francisco is your guy. We just finished a full kitchen renovation…read morein our 1925 condo and Francisco handled all the tile -- a beveled subway tile backsplash and a penny round floor with a black penny border. Both turned out absolutely beautiful. What stood out to us was his precision. The penny round floor with the border detail is not easy work, and the lines are crisp and perfectly laid throughout. The backsplash is clean and even, with grout lines that are consistent everywhere you look. He clearly takes pride in the craft and doesn't cut corners. He was also professional, tidy, and respectful of our home the whole time he was here -- no small thing during a big renovation. He showed up when he said he would and kept the workspace clean. We couldn't be happier with the result and wouldn't hesitate to hire him again or recommend him to anyone. Thank you, Francisco!

Francisco did superb work installing porcelain tile floors in our basement. He was remarkably good…read moreat communicating from beginning to end, he explained things very well, he was flexible in terms of working us into his schedule, he nmalways left things clean and tidy at the end of his work day, and his prices were very reasonable. We cannot recommend him enough. It was a delight to work with him!

Excellent service from beginning to end. Radu from Special floor quoted us a fair price, arrived…read moreon time and early and completed the job with the most care and professionalism I've seen in a while. We are very happy with the result. Thank you Radu and Special Floor crew.

Radu and his crew did an amazing job on our floors. We had existing hardwood in a poorly taken care…read moreof house and we wanted to extend the hardwood on the adjoining rooms (one room on each side of the original hardwood) and they laced it in beautifully that you honestly can't tell where the original wood ended and it wasn't obvious that this hardwood was added on afterwards (see picture - during installation and before the staining of course). He communicated well and we were able to text him any questions and he was very timely in his response. He also was on time with his estimated time from the quote. His price was also literally HALF from one quote I got, and still thousands less than another two quotes I got and the quality was still excellent. Now to update some other parts of the house to match this beautiful and updated floor!

Like many others here, I had issues with Empire's installation and product. However, I think it's…read moreimportant to share that Empire eventually made things right for us. It took some time and patience, but after quite a bit of back and forth, we reached a satisfactory resolution, and our floors now look great. Stay calm and kind. Most of the people you speak with are not decision-makers; they relay your issues to those who are. If you treat them kindly, they will "fight" for you and prioritize you as a customer. If you're not satisfied, ask to speak with managers and have all your information and proper documentation ready. Again, I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to remain calm and kind. You can achieve a reasonable resolution. Don't give up and they will make things right.

I was incredibly unhappy with Empire. To begin with, they were the best price and they had a floor…read morethat matched others in a house I bought. The salesman did not notice that there was tile below the current floor or even think it might be an asbestos floor. I know he saw the floor because I watched him. When the installer showed up, he said he could not install because of the asbestos. I had it remediated and the installer came back. He put in the new floor but refused to move the furniture into the rooms or re-install the closet doors. He said they did not tell him he had to do this so he did not have a crew with him to do it. His supervisor promised another appointment in a few days to move everything back. I began calling Empire a day or so later to confirm the appointment and was told there was not one. Each call I made to them told me something different. Finally they told me that they would not move furniture into a room that they did not take it out of or re-install doors that they did not take down. My contract was clear that they move furniture in and out. There was one larger dresser that we could not get into the room and had to hire some moving guys to do that and of course, to pay for that. Empire has offered me a credit of $140 which is just a token to me. The salesman, the installer, the people on the phone, the supervisor, they all had a different story for the issues we were having. Hence, I would not recommend this company. And if you use them, not only get it in writing but record your phone calls (totally illegal) but I wish that I had.

We recently had our basement floors replaced by FLOORecki and had a really great experience. After…read moredealing with ongoing issues from a previous installer, we were understandably cautious going into this project--but their team was professional, thorough, and easy to work with from start to finish. They took the time to properly address the subfloor and perform moisture testing, explained everything clearly, and delivered exactly what they promised. The finished floors look fantastic and feel solid throughout--no shortcuts taken. Pricing was fair and transparent, and the crew was respectful of our home and timeline. If you're looking for a reliable flooring company that does things the right way, I'd definitely recommend FLOORecki.

We hired FLOORecki to refinish a section of our wood floor that had been badly stained by our pet,…read moreand the results exceeded our expectations. He correctly matched our existing stain color, sanded down the warped boards until they were perfectly flat, and blended the new finish seamlessly into the surrounding floor. Highly recommend FLOORecki for anyone dealing with pet-damaged hardwood.

Ah, yes, we live in the age of DIY. Especially when it comes to home improvement…read more Who hasn't found themselves sucked in by one of those home remodeling shows? You know, the ones where they show the before and after of a kitchen, bathroom, etc.? It always looks so easy on TV, and they miraculously get everything done within the hour! Real life ain't like that, folks. Every home improvement task we have attempted has taken way longer than we thought, and cost way more money than we had planned. Sure, you still save over hiring a contractor, and there is that feeling of satisfaction when all is said and done. But realistically, those HGTV shows edit out a lot of blood, sweat and tears. And cost overruns. Anyhow, I'm getting off subject. We look to save money on materials whenever we do home improvement. Plus, I try to support anybody other than the local Big Box stores. You know, the ones that seem to have a monopoly on EVERYTHING home related. (I'm talking to you Home Depot) They usually have lousy customer service, to boot. Well APEX flooring is just the opposite of those big box stores. Easily located off the Dan Ryan in Pilsen, they have a private parking lot attached. The store is small and easily navigated, but packed with a large assortment of floor coverings, including ceramic, wood, cork, and others. Lowell, the owner, is pleasant, friendly and a joy to deal with; he's also extremely knowledgeable concerning flooring and it's installation. I found their prices to be extremely competitive, and they even have some of their most popular tiles in stock, which is fantastic. Choosing and purchasing our new kitchen tile was such a pleasant experience at APEX, I can't wait to finish our kitchen remodel and figure out what home improvement project we can tackle next! [ just don't tell my husband that yet; give him a chance to recover ; ) ]

Apex is a great source for flooring and the customer service is outstanding. We purchased product…read moremade in the US, at a great price, while supporting a local business. We found multiple samples to take home along with some sound advice, and were treated like a valued customer. We have dealt with Apex in the past and their service continues to be truly excellent SERVICE to the customer. When we looked at the big box home improvement & tile stores, we were really disappointed at the lack of knowledge and samples available, a real waste of time.