Flooring Sales and Installation, Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation, Floor Cleaning and Waxing
About us
We have been in business over 25 years, We have 8 people in our company and we work for many homeowners , contractors, decorators, insurance companies, etc....We do not sub-contract our work out !!!! Are workers are trained by us. Additional DBA - Suburban Floor Crafters Inc.
Business highlights
37 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Install new hardwood flooring & refinish and repair of old hardwood. We specialize in fire & water damage and many insurance count on us to be honest and do the work correctly & promptly.
We had 3 bedroom floors that needed refinishing. We got 3 estimates and Flootcrafters was the lowest by a lot. We are very happy with how our floors turned out. The work crew was courteous, neat and on time. Kevin was always available to answer any questions. Would definitely recommend this company!
Description of Work: Refinish Floors
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
nancy C.
01/2017
5.0
flooring contractor
+ -1 more
Great job. Fast in and out. It did smell a lot but they made me aware of that. I went with oil and it was very stinky and harsh. So, if your sensitive you'll want to move out of the house for about 5 days. The oil finish is way nicer than the water based, in my opinion with past wood floors. Nice natural amber color. The installer were very neat and cleaned up most of wood particles and trim looked fine as well. I did also have to fix a circuit breaker in my panel that blew apparently with the floor machines, but I guess these things happen. Other than that which wasn't a huge deal, I would definitely recommend them.
Description of Work: floor refinishing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,643
Mary T.
12/2016
5.0
hardwood floor
+ -1 more
The work was done very well and in a timely manner. I really appreciated Kevin's communication with me and willingness to answer my questions. I originally wanted solid hardwood, but I was installing the wood on a cement slab. After discussing it with Kevin, I ended up going with engineered hardwood instead (if I had gone with solid hardwood, it would have raised the floor height by 1.5 inches which would not have worked well with my fireplace threshold, dishwasher, and entry doors). The final result is absolutely beautiful! The installation of the upstairs hallway was an add-on and they were very willing to accommodate the additional work at my convenience. I am very happy with how everything turned out.
Description of Work: I placed hardwood floors in my townhouse throughout the downstairs and in the upstairs hallway.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,200
Lynn C.
11/2016
4.0
flooring contractor
+ -1 more
The men that were here provided respectful, prompt service. The floors look beautiful! Their estimation of 3 days working was correct and an extra day of dry time. I was somewhat prepared for this big job, and it was still daunting (moving large pieces of furniture, arranging to stay elsewhere, coordination of entering & exiting & securing home). Now that all is back in order, it was well worth it!
Description of Work: Hardwood floors redone & 3 coats of varnish applied.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,140.01
Julie B.
08/2016
5.0
hardwood floor
+ -1 more
I had interactions and estimates from other flooring companies as well as Suburban Floorcrafters and just had a gut feeling that this was the company to go with. They worked with my schedule, sent me an estimate very quickly and Kevin was convinced that my floors could be 'brought back to life', even after tenant abuse (another non-Home Advisor contractor told me he might just recommend that I reinstall carpet, that he didn't think the floors would be salvageable). The crew at Suburban Floorcrafters was professional and very dedicated to obtaining a favorable end result. Not a great thing to admit, but I actually cried when I saw what the completed floors looked like, they did an AMAZING job. The floors are beautiful. All pet stains and years of wear are gone, no staining required, just persistent sanding, by these absolute flooring pros. Thank you to Kevin and his crew for working with me throughout the entire process the way they did, I will recommend them to anyone and everyone I can.
Description of Work: Provider was hired to sand and refinish oak hardwood floors and stairs (staining if necessary).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900
Susan Y.
04/2016
5.0
flooring contractor
+ -1 more
The process went very well. Kevin was VERY responsive to my emails and calls, answering all my questions. They helped demo the floor and remove some of our furniture which was a big help. In addition they took out and put back in all our appliances. The floors look fantastic, we are very pleased with the work. They gave us a timeline and stuck to that, which was helpful for planning as we were displaced during the process. My experience with other companies in the trades is they take days or weeks to respond to requests or questions, Kevin was always prompt with our correspondence. Overall it was a great experience.
Description of Work: They repaired several areas of our current floor (replaced boards), sanded, stained and finished all our hardwood floors. Also, we replaced the white tile in our kitchen and had new oak hardwood floors put in.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500
kathleen G.
04/2016
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
+ 0 more
We were doing an extensive remodel and he worked well with the other workmen and painters. It is a dusty job because of the sanding. After the first day. the dust was minimal. He was very flexible with scheduling with us and with the other workers.
Description of Work: Repaired damaged hard wood, added new floor where there was tile and cabinets, and sanded and stained all flooring. put three coats of polyurethane. Also added flush mount heat vents. He also removed toilet in powder room and some furniture.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Diana T.
10/2015
5.0
hardwood floor
+ -1 more
This is a stressful procedure since we had to totally empty the rooms of all items big and small. Kevin had his guys move the large pieces into our garage. Then we had to "get out of Dodge" for almost a week. He assured us it was not necessary as long as we did but with a cat and a dog I wanted the extra assurance there would be no problems and there were not. The floor looks great. I do not see any areas that he missed. Thanks to Kevin's keen eye we had the vinyl flooring removed and the hardwood underneath refinished which really pulls the rooms together.
Description of Work: Kevin refinished our hardwood floors throughout the LR all the way to the front door, front closet, small DR and down the hall. This included tearing up old vinyl flooring from the DR and near front door and closet and repairing the wood where the dog had stained / damaged the hardwood floor. He also replaced all the trim around the rooms, doorways, and fireplace.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
Susan J.
10/2015
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
+ 0 more
Everything went just as I dreamed it would . . . From the initial price quote to the finished job. They explained in precise detail what they would do to get the job done, and did it very well. Very professional and thorough. And I appreciated the expert advice. I really needed someone I could trust to improve my old wornout floors, and they dida beautiful job. I'm very happy.
Description of Work: Sand and Refinish Floors Replace mismatched strip of Flooring 2 bedrooms, stairs and hallway
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600
Response from Suburban Floor Crafters
We thank you for the opportunity to work with you in your home. Thanks for taking the time to let people know about our company, Thanks Kevin
Ben A.
04/2015
5.0
hardwood floor
+ -1 more
Kevin and his crew performed miracles! I asked him to refinish the floors while I was away on business for a week - and when I came back, the house was transformed! A drab, scratched and gouged floor is now gleaming polished red oak. I'm very impressed. The carpenter also cut in the air conditioning vents, so now they're flush oak pieces. They look fabulous. I waited a few days before walking on it, and a week before moving furniture in, and so far it seems to be holding up very well. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: Refinishing a neglected original (1960s) hardwood floor. Included sanding it back, applying stain and 3 coats of commercial polyurethane. Also cut in the air vents.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Marguerite G.
03/2015
5.0
flooring contractor
+ -1 more
I was quoted by 4 companies and chose one of the "middle" quotes. The day the men were to start work, I was informed they were not coming and that they might be able to make it the following week. With all my kitchen cleared out, I anticipated 2 weeks of having to eat out waiting for a company I no longer trusted to do the job. I called a friend, who is an interior designer, and she gave me the number for Kevin at Suburban Floor Crafters, along with a good referral. Kevin had his crew at my house the next day and did a beautiful job on my floor! I felt completely at ease using this company, and their work is an A rating. I paid more than the original company's quote, but I certainly got great value for my money! Thank you Kevin and your terrific crew of guys!
Description of Work: Sanded, stained to match existing floors and 3 coats polyurethane in kitchen
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
Sharice K.
03/2015
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
+ 0 more
We have been very pleased with their work both times. Kevin Murphy is always very responsive by phone or text. The estimates were right on the nose - no hidden charges. We had some very difficult older stairs that needed to be ripped out and replaced with oak treads and risers - Oscar did an EXCELLENT job! They were also very accommodating in laying out stain samples on my floor to help me choose the right color. We would definitely recommend this company and would use them again!
Description of Work: Suburban Floor Crafters recently installed about 1,200 s.f. of hardwood floors for us in the Northwest Suburbs. This was the third time we had work done by this company. The first job was completed about 12 years ago, and consisted of about $30,000 worth of hardwoods. We also had some water damage from a window about 2 years ago, and Kevin's crew replaced the damaged wood and stained the new wood to match the rest of the room - looked great!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Ron E.
12/2014
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
+ 0 more
We were very happy with there work, Kevin was a great communicator with our contractor to keep the project on schedule. He also tested our subfloor for moisture conditions compared to the moisture in the wood to make sure it was at 6%-8% so we would have no problems and also had wood acclimate for a few days to get use to home. Kevin was on top of job from start to finish (He knows his stuff) We were very happy with this company and have told a few friends about them for future work ...
Description of Work: Suburban Floor Crafters installed custom hardwood flooring in our new home, We did our research on what to look for in the right company to use. We picked there company and were very pleased, We had Kevin work with our contractor to keep things going in the correct order and that they did. Kevin was great with giving us the proper direction to go so one trade does not damage another trades work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$32,000
PHILLIP V.
12/2014
5.0
flooring contractor
+ -1 more
Service was excellent Kevin communicated with his crew to keep everything going smoothly.
Description of Work: Sanded and refinished 3 bedrooms over a 3 day period
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,280
Kandice P.
10/2014
5.0
flooring contractor
+ -1 more
They did a great job at blocking off the rest of the home. Plastic sheeting was hung at all the open entry ways to the rest of the home. A little paint came off when the adhesive was taken down, but not a big deal. The whole process took 3 full days and we stayed away for a full six days just to be safe. Floors turned out beautiful. We did not have them stained, just sanded and poly'ed with a satin finish. The floors looked brand new. No "sanding" marks at all. Very happy with the results. Thank you.
Description of Work: Sanded and refinished (no stain) 12 year old hardwood floors. Three coats of polyurethane was used.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
Response from Suburban Floor Crafters
We thank you for the kind words, Customer satisfaction is # 1 and hope to work with you again in the future................Thanks Kevin
Cindy K.
02/2014
1.0
flooring contractor, floor cleaning
+ 0 more
I just kicked them off the job. 1. They got stain all over antique stone fireplace. 2. Stain on brand new marble counter top. permanently stained. Entire counter top needs to be replaced. 3. Stain all over baseboards. 4. Had to repatch brand new work. 5. Ruined stair tread by scraping wood rather than sanding. 6. Ripped out boards in various location attempting to patch them in. A terrible botched job! Kevin seems to have an excuse for everything. He loves to blame everyone but himself. His excuses are so great that he must be used to giving them all the time. I have pictures, Kevin! Can't wait to hear your blameful rebuttal!!!
Description of Work: Sanded floors, stained and clear coat.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$20,000
Response from Suburban Floor Crafters
We were working with contractor with this job not home owner. We still work with this contractor and still perform great results on all there jobs... we cannot comment on this job since contractor is still working with them to finish job... We regret that customer feels dissatisfied but the information that has been provided by owner is not all the facts of the scope of work performed.... thanks Suburban Floor Crafters Inc.
Myles P.
01/2014
2.0
flooring contractor
+ -1 more
The floors went well. Installation was on time and on budget. The staircase redo turned into a fiasco. Initially the stairs were carpeted. The carpet and old stair treads were removed. The contractor asked it we wanted the old treads removed and since they were pine we said yes. The new treads were installed but were thinner so tread spacings were not equal which introduced a tripping hazard. We asked for a solution to the problem and the contractor became defensive and tried to say it was our fault. We went ahead with a solution of introducing spacers but the spacers were outdoor deckwood which warped and made the problem worse. The contractor again tried to shift responsibility to anyone other than himself and was not willing to step up and really fix the problem so we paid him off and hired someone else to do it right.
Description of Work: Hired Suburban floor crafters to install hardwood floors in our house and to redo a staircase.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0
$9,000
Response from Suburban Floor Crafters
... We gave customer option of installing over old stair treads.......... They did not want to because that would make there old stringer have a gap that they would have to replace.... We did what was approved by owner.... After we installed stairs we noticed staircase was not to code we then had to build back up stairs to same thickness that we had told customer in the 1st place (They also approved material under tread to build up upon there strong request) The material we used ended up a few pieces had moisture in it.(It was not customers mistake or ours was not visible to the naked eye) we waited a few weeks and moisture went away and stairs were fine...Customer was not experienced in construction so they did not understand the process. We had been in communication with them to start to finish and did not charge them for all extra labor to remove stairs and build up again....We have been in business for over 25 years and our company started in Arlington Heights we have had endless satisfied customers..... We strive to make our customers 100 % satisfied....We regret that the Powells were not ,,,, if they could understand the construction process they would then understand we had done nothing wrong and that we showed great customer service and job was completed above industry standards........Thanks Suburban Floor Crafters Inc
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Service Categories
Flooring Sales and Installation,
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Floor Cleaning and Waxing
FAQ
Suburban Floor Crafters is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.
Suburban Floor Crafters accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Suburban Floor Crafters does not offer warranties.
Suburban Floor Crafters offers the following services: Install new hardwood flooring & refinish and repair of old hardwood. We specialize in fire & water damage and many insurance count on us to be honest and do the work correctly & promptly.