Vinyl where water wins
Luxury vinyl is waterproof. It is the floor we use in basements, kitchens, and baths. Installed, it often runs $4–$8 per square foot.
The floor is only as good as what is under it.
We repair and level the subfloor, then install the material that belongs in that room. Wet rooms and basements do not get hardwood.
$4–$8 / sq ftLuxury vinyl, installed
$8–$15 / sq ftHardwood, installed
Subfloor firstLevel, dry, and sound
One contractorRemoval through transitions
What a flooring job includes
The price on the quote includes taking the old floor out, prepping the subfloor, and installing the new one.
- Removal. The old floor comes out before the new one is measured.
- Subfloor. Leveling, repair, and a moisture check on concrete.
- Luxury vinyl. Waterproof plank for kitchens, baths, and basements.
- Hardwood. Living rooms, bedrooms, and dining rooms, where it can be refinished.
- Tile. Porcelain and ceramic where water and wear are the issue.
- Carpet. Bedrooms and stairs, with the pad included.
Why the material has to match the room
The wrong floor in a wet room fails no matter how carefully it is installed.
Hardwood where it can last
Solid and engineered hardwood belong in dry rooms. Installed, it often runs $8–$15 per square foot, and it can be refinished.
Tile where you want it hard
Porcelain and ceramic for floors that take water and wear. Installed, often $6–$15 per square foot.
Prep is part of the job
Squeaks, dips, and a damp slab get fixed before the finish floor. That work is on the quote, not a surprise.
How a flooring project runs
Furniture moves out, the old floor comes up, the subfloor is corrected, then the new floor goes down.
Three floors we install most
Pick the room first. The material follows from moisture, pets, and how long you want it to last.
Luxury vinyl
Waterproof plank that looks like wood.
- Kitchens, baths, and basements
- Pets and everyday wear
- Often $4–$8 per square foot installed
- Carpet is often $3–$7 where a soft floor is the point
Hardwood
The floor you can refinish.
- Living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms
- Not for basements or wet rooms
- Often $8–$15 per square foot installed
- Can be sanded and finished again
Tile
Hard, waterproof, and permanent.
- Baths, entries, and kitchens
- Porcelain or ceramic
- Often $6–$15 per square foot installed
- Heated floors when you want them
A typical 200 square foot room often lands between $600 and $3,000 installed, depending on the material and the subfloor.
Book a walkthroughQuestions we answer on the walkthrough
How much does new flooring cost?
Installed, carpet is often $3–$7 per square foot, luxury vinyl $4–$8, hardwood $8–$15, and tile $6–$15. A 200 square foot room is commonly $600–$3,000. Stairs, transitions, and heavy subfloor repair are extra.
What belongs in a kitchen or bathroom?
Luxury vinyl or porcelain. Both are waterproof. Hardwood in a wet room cups and stains. Vinyl is often $4–$8 per square foot installed, porcelain $6–$15.
What belongs in a basement?
Luxury vinyl, or porcelain if you want tile. Hardwood and laminate swell when the slab is damp. We test the concrete and install a moisture barrier first.
LVP or hardwood?
Vinyl for moisture, pets, and a lower price. Hardwood for dry rooms where you want a floor that can be refinished and holds more resale value.
Do you repair the subfloor?
Yes. Leveling, soft spots, and moisture prep happen before the new floor. That work is part of the written scope.
What is the best floor for pets and kids?
Luxury vinyl. It is waterproof, has a wear layer, and cleans up. Carpet holds stains and odor. Laminate swells if it gets wet.
Where we install floors
Kankakee County, the south suburbs, and Will County.
Kankakee County
Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Manteno, Momence, Herscher, St. Anne, Grant Park, Aroma Park
South suburbs
Orland Park, Frankfort, Tinley Park, New Lenox, Mokena, Homer Glen, Lockport, Joliet, Oak Forest
Will County
Crete, Monee, Peotone, Beecher, Manhattan, Wilmington, Channahon
Tell us which rooms need a new floor.
A free in-home look, then a written scope. 30+ years, licensed and insured.
In-home estimate
Written scope
Licensed & insured