We've been proudly serving the Chicago-land
area for over ten years.
No matter how small or large the job,
no matter how how simple or extravagant
refinishing or installing, Simon Design Hardwood Flooring
is the right team for your job
Business highlights
30 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
New installation of hardwood floor, refinishing old floors, repairs, wood inlays & wood medallions. Professional design assistance, extensive range of natural and custom stains. Environmentally safe, non-toxic water-based, durable and easy to maintain. Some of our strengths: high quality; attention to details; competitive price-we stay in your budget; free estimates; references available we will meet or exceed your requirements.
Simon was incredible. We were under a tight timeframe to complete the work while we were away and before other vendors came to do other work on our house. Not only was his estimate the lowest of the three I obtained, by at least $1k, he came in under his own estimate. He dropped off samples of colors, made his own recommendations, fit us in on his timetable, and finished the job on time. Impressively, without telling us, he put felt tips on the legs of our furniture so that it would not scratch the floor again. He certainly didn't have to do that and it was a welcome surprise.
Description of Work: sand and refinish three rooms and hallways. move furniture to do so.
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
$2,500
Norm V.
11/2016
5.0
hardwood floor, flooring contractor
+ 0 more
He sanded and stained the area twice because he wasn't happy with the way the stain looked after the first try. He said the best result would be to re-do the whole floor but understood that we needed to wait to do that. When we DO, we will certainly call him. He's a real pro!
Description of Work: The hardwood floor in our (new to us) condo had been damaged by sun and water. I tried several companies who install and repair hardwood, but none wanted to come out for a small repair. Simon was gracious and happy to help.
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
$250
pete R.
03/2015
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
+ 0 more
Great service with a good price. Simon and team did an excellent job explaining the process to my wife and I. They were very accomodating to our needs and even replace the handrails on on staircase with a more modern, safer design.
Description of Work: converted 2 rooms and a staircase to hard wood floors and refinished large master bedroom floors
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
$4,000
vicki K.
10/2014
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
+ 0 more
We did not use Simon because there was a long wait list and it didn't fit our schedule. He offered very helpful alternatives for us. We would definitely recommend him and would use him in the future if the need were present.
Description of Work: gave estimation for refinishing wood floor with some repairs.
Simon was responsive, and the job was done within a short time frame. We were happy with the result.
Description of Work: Buffed and re-finished the service of hardwood floors for two 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
$2,000
Debbra H.
03/2014
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
+ 0 more
Best experience we could hope for. Work went smoothly and on schedule, with minimal disruption to our lives as possible. We had contacted Simon in early spring to get a quote, but due to our need to provide hospice care for a family member, we had to place our lives on hold for a while. When we contacted Simon in late November, he informed us that he was booked through the holidays, but he gave us a date in January to begin work. His installer arrived promptly on the date appointed. Unfortunately, we were not ready for him; we had worked with so many contractors who failed to show up when scheduled, that we didn't take the appointment as firm, since we had no spoken to Simon in over 6 weeks, and we had no recent confirmation. (NOTE TO SELF: Simon's word is his bond; no need for the "Are you Sure?" confirmation the night before.) Simon was good natured about that, and said he could come back in 3 days, as he could squeeze in another job in the meantime. And he did. He worked with us to do one room at a time, so my husband, brother, and a friend of ours could shuttle several heavy, large pieces of furniture between rooms. It would have been too much of a strain to move everything down to the first floor, and back up the stairs again. He completed the first bedroom, then came back a week later to do the 2nd. Price was reasonable, and the work was of the highest quality. This is the 2nd job Simon did for us, having installed hardwood on most of the first floor the previous year. I would highly recommend Simon's Hardwood Floors!
Description of Work: Installed 550 sq ft of prefinished hardwood flooring over existing linoleum floors in 2nd floor bedrooms and closets.
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
$1,650
Gino A.
12/2013
5.0
flooring contractor
+ -1 more
He did an excellent job, was extremely couretous, clean and went and beyond for me.
Description of Work: He installed new hardwood floors.
We recently moved into a new home with carpeting upstairs where the master bedroom and my daughter's bedroom are located. After just a few days it was clear that the carpeting was making my daughter and I sick - we'd wake up with headaches, stuffed up noses, etc.., so I knew we had to get the carpeting out and put in hardwood floors. After doing my research on Angie's List, I contacted 3 highly recommended Hardwood Flooring companies. All 3 companies were clearly top notch and the pricing for the job was comparable across the board, but after Simon came to my home to give me the estimate, I knew he would go the extra mile. For example, I was going to have to hire someone to move all our bedroom furniture downstairs while the floors were being done. It would have been expensive but I had no choice. On top of that, the downstairs was full of unopened boxes from our move which would have had to be moved out to the garage in order to fit the furniture. It was a bit overwhelming! Well, Simon commented that typically it would be preferable to have the furniture all moved out so he could do the job all at once, but that he thought it would be easier on us as homeowners, if he did one room at a time so the furniture could be moved from one room to the other. He even offered to take care of moving the furniture (and did not charge a penny for it.) And that was just the first time he went above and beyond, not the last! He had a job coming up with a contractor on a new home so it wasn't urgent that it be done right away - so he moved us up so we wouldn't have to keep suffering with our allergies to the carpeting. Also, my husband had hurt his back and Simon went to the trouble of painting the thin white baseboard because he didn't want my husband to have to do it. The man who worked with him (I believe his name is Eugene) was also excellent - very hardworking and polite, and great at what he does. When the job was finished, my husband was out of town so my daughter would have had to wait until he got back and could move her furniture back into her room. But Simon even went above and beyond again and came back the next day with his son and they carefully moved my daughter's furniture back and set it up just as she wanted it. When I was looking to hire a hardwood flooring person, I was hoping I would end up with beautiful new hardwood floors. I wasn't expecting anything else. But with Simon, it was clear that he wanted our entire experience of getting new hardwood floors to be a positive as possible. I couldn't be happier with the experience and the floors are perfect! I plan to hire Simon back as soon as have the budget to refinish the main floor hardwood. I highly recommend Simon! I have hired many, many contractors over the years and have had the pleasure of working with some really exceptional professionals, but I have to say Simon is at the top of the list!
Description of Work: Installed new hardwood floors in 2 upstairs bedrooms, and an adjoining hallway, and also sanded and re-stained hardwood on the stairway.
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
$4,500
Janet K.
09/2013
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
+ 0 more
Simon refinished our kitchen hardwood floor on a weekend when we were out of town, which was nice since we avoided the noise and dust. When we got back, the place was spotless and the floor was beautiful. You couldn't tell he had been there except for the transformed floor. He was easy to deal with, willing to make an extra trip to pick up the key. He explained his process carefully and gave me advice on maintenance of the floor. He also let me know about a leak in an ice maker he had to remove to do the floor -- something we were not aware of. I have hardwood floors throughout my condo, and when I am ready to have the rest refinished, I will definitely call Simon.
Description of Work: Simon refinished the hardwood floor in my kitchen.
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
$450
EILEEN H.
05/2013
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
+ 0 more
Simon was extremely responsive with an estimate. They completed the job on time and were very cooperative. We were happy with the completed work.
Description of Work: Repaired and sanded three rooms of hard wood flooring.
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
$3,000
Dyana B.
11/2012
5.0
hardwood floor
+ -1 more
Simon & Eugene were very responsive, detailed & organized. Communicated clearly about the job & provided ongoing updates on the job. Extremely clean & focused on me being happy with their work & service. Very well priced (got 3 quotes). Beautiful floors in the end, went to extra lengths to do best job they could.
Description of Work: Pulled up existing carpet, linoleum & tile; refinished existing hardwood floors underneath; installed new wood in several rooms; replaced all baseboard trim; stained wood floors & varnished; moved all furniture from rooms & into storage; put furniture back when done.
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
$4,300
Louis K.
08/2012
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
+ 0 more
Totally impressed with quality of workmanship and professionalism of service. As a real estate broker, I had a sale that was dependent on having the squeaky hardwood floors of a condo removed and new sub-flooring and new hardwood floors installed. Perfection was needed in a limited amount of time. I obtained several estimates for the owner of the condo. Not only was Simon's estimate the second to the lowest, his demeanor made us feel confident he was the right person for the job. He wanted to make sure the work was done in accordance to condo regulations so the owner would have no problems. Simon also prepared a sample board of the hardwood and finishes so the future buyer of the condo could approve workmanship and finish before he started. Simon had a tight time schedule and worked tirelessly to meet the dead line. Needless to say, my reputation was at stake because I had recommended him after finding him on Angie's List. The sale of the condo was also at stake. Simon absolutely delivered! I will definitely use Simon in the future for my flooring needs and will confidently refer him to other clients. You will not be disappointed.Simon is a pleasure to work with and has the skills and work ethic to complete your flooring needs. Thank you, Simon! Jeanne Keiler, Real Estate Broker.
Description of Work: Removed existing hardwood floor and existing shoebase. Installed 3/4" plywood as solid sub-floor. (Would have installed cork if required by condo association and informed the condo owner to check with condo association. Also made sure to deliver hardwood ahead of time to allow proper acclimatization.) Installed red oak grade select or better 3/4" thick by 2/14" wide. Applied three coats of finish after job was complete. Provided new shoebase for painter to paint and install as directed by owner. Careful and thorough clean up throughout the process.
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
$6,176
Dentis PC D.
07/2012
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
+ 0 more
They did a good job and it was of high quality as well. They finished in time and were professional. Their price was fair. Their price versus quality was excellent.
Description of Work: I used Simon’s Designed Hardwood Flooring for installing hardwood flooring.
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
$3,000
Susan H.
04/2012
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
+ 0 more
Simon provided an estimate promptly, offered very reasonable prices, and was flexible in scheduling the job. He arrived as scheduled and finished on time. He gladly fashioned an odd-size cold air return and easily coped with the other oddities of our 100-year old house. He moved all of our heavy furniture and took special care with an old piano. The floors turned out beautifully. I would happily re-hire Simon and his team and strongly recommend his work.
Description of Work: Simon rebuilt a creaky old staircase, removed carpeting,installed some new oak flooring and refinished several rooms and hallways of old oak and pine 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
$4,000
Tom F.
01/2011
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
+ 0 more
Fantastic! We bought a 1909 home with beat up/worn old wood floors. Simon's gave us back their original beauty. After completing a wonderful job on our main floor a month earlier, we had them back to complete our second floor and stairs. Simon and his crew are craftsmen, they're punctual and fast, and they are priced right. We couldn't be happier with the job they did. We highly recommend.
Description of Work: Major wood floor & stair refinishing including heavy sanding to remove mastic and staples from linoleum, re-staining and sealing.
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
$3,000
Courtney V.
12/2010
4.0
hardwood floor
+ -1 more
We looked them on Angie?s list and called them for a quote. They were no different from the other quotes that we got. They answered all the questions I had.
Description of Work: I got a quote from Simon's Designed Hardwood Flooring a month ago. The quote was to install hard wood flooring.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Response from Simon's Designed Hardwood Floors
I totaly do not agree with the statement. Why would l recieve a B for responsiveness? and a B for overall ? for some reson people expect to work for them for next to nothing. I do not sell wood. they did not know what kind of wood they would want. I arrived with 4-5 individual samples and a book with around oter 32 others. Called a few days to follow -up about the quote. Beeing toled that theyare looking into more quotes......... than grated with B....? Please take a look of all other reports ............. for the quality of work we do we deserve no less than A. Quite onest I'm surprised for beeing graded for the work not performed. I would appreciate looking into this matter. Regards, Simon
Jackie T.
10/2010
5.0
hardwood floor
+ -1 more
They were very professional. They arrived when they said they were going to. They sealed off the rooms that were not being refinished. They were very good at communicating and we were very pleased with the way the floors turned out.
Description of Work: Refinished hardwood floors on 2 levels of a split level home. Rooms include 3 bedrooms, hallway, living room & dining room.
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
$1,600
Sarah V.
10/2010
5.0
hardwood floor
+ -1 more
Our 120 year old home has many layers of everything, and flooring is no exception. Before we even started ripping out layers of plywood and vinyl tile, Simon came out to give us quotes for various options - refinishing whatever original floor we might find underneath, adding a new layer of wood flooring on top of the plywood, and adding a new layer of flooring on top of the original floor. In addition to pricing (which was always right on), he was able to tell us the pros and cons of each option. When we decided to refinish the very rough old floor, Simon again was very clear about what sort of result we would be getting and about potential pitfalls such as finding matching wood for patches. He was happy to answer all of our questions about how floors are constructed, subfloors, and about different finishes. We appreciated how honest he was, and felt that he really wanted to make sure we knew what we were getting into (and that we would be happy with the result.) The workmen did an excellent job in horrible heat and very high humidity (with no air conditioning). Simon installed the shoe base molding himself and did an incredible job accommodating all the ins and outs of our elaborate (and never quite straight) baseboards. About a month later, we had them come back to refinish our first floor living & dining rooms and to install matching oak flooring in the entryway. The new floor flows seamlessly into the older flooring, and again the workmen did an impeccable job. The work always started and ended on time. The rooms that had work done were always carefully vacuumed. Rooms that weren't being worked on were closed off by plastic sheeting. For the amount of dust generated by the refinishing, the house stayed surprisingly clean. We could not be more pleased, and I would highly recommend Simon for any flooring job.
Description of Work: Simon's Designed Hardwood Flooring refinished very old pine floors in the upstairs (3 bedrooms and a hallway) of our home and installed shoe base moldings. They also refinished newer oak floors in our living room and dining room, and installed nearly perfectly matching oak floors in the adjacent entryway.
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
$2,200
Ruth Y.
08/2010
5.0
hardwood floor
+ -1 more
We did the painting and wallpapering for 2 bedrooms and adjoining hallway, but we decided to bring in a professional for finishing the floors. Joined Angie's List and found Simon's Design right here in our village. My husband called him on Thursday; Simon came for an estimate Friday evening, and the price he quoted seemed VERY reasonable. He was already in the middle of other jobs the following week, but he did keep in touch and managed to get to us by the next Friday, with a follow-up process Saturday morning. I wrote him a check for the exact price he had quoted. Simon and his partner both worked quickly and quietly, and the end result is fantastic. We discussed with him perhaps our stairway and kitchen floors for the future.
Description of Work: Sand and varnish 2 bedroom and 1 hallway hardwood 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
$550
THOMAS G.
07/2010
4.0
hardwood floor
+ -1 more
It as mixed experience. The workmanship on the floors was real good. There were some problems with the amount of dirt left over after the job. He did make an adjustment to the price when we talked to him about the amount of dirt left over. I would say that Simon themselves would be the only ones I would have do the work in the future. He had a helper do the work and I think that is what the issue was.
Description of Work: They refinished our hardwood floors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900
ANDREW C.
04/2010
5.0
hardwood floor
+ -1 more
See above for the complete run down. It was a positive experience, from the time he provided the quote to the time he was complete and we happily paid him.
Description of Work: We have a 7 room 3 bedroom rental unit that needed the wood floors resanded in the living room, dining room and each bedroom. We obtained 4 quotes, including companies that have provided this service for us in the past. Simon was new to us and recommended by a contractor. We went with Simon. 10 hours before he arrived I phoned and increased the area to include the kitchen - I decided to pull the vinyl tile Friday night and have the maple floor sanded. Simon was completely understanding and flexible. He and his worker arrived on time at 8am Saturday morning, were courteous, and went right to work. We had yet to agree on a price for the additional work, but I trusted he would be fair. I noted that the dust might become a problem while sanding, and he agreed to do all that he could to keep it minimized. By 4pm they were completed with the sanding, sealer, and two coats of matte finish. The oak and maple look superb. Also, he and his helper worked carefully with our main electric supply in the basement (they need it to run the sander), and made no marks on the hallway walls or stairs as they carried their heavy equipment up and down (the unit was on the third floor). They also worked around the cast iron radiators with hand sanders and did a great job. Simon quoted a cost for the additional work and we paid it without hesitation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,345
Brendan R.
04/2010
5.0
hardwood floor
+ -1 more
Simon was very competitive with his estimate. His was the second least expensive of all the estimates. He gave us estimates on buffing and clear coating the floors vs. completely sanding and re-staining. We decided to have him just buff and clear coat the floors because I don't think I could live with the mess during the sanding process. In no way was he trying to "sell" us on sanding our floors, a much more expensive process. Our hardwood floors were not properly installed and stained correctly in the first place, and Simon was careful not to promise something he couldn't deliver. I appreciated his honesty. He squeezed us into his schedule because we wanted to put our townhouse on the market soon. The work itself went fine. They showed up when they said they were going to and cleaned up afterwards. The floors look great. 100 times better than they did. I guess time will tell as to the quality of the work. We have a large dog and a small child so our floors take quite a beating. Throughout the entire process, from the estimate to the scheduling, to the actual work, Simon was prompt and reliable, which is a rare trait in dealing with any contractor. Several days after the work was completed, my child damaged an area the he had filled with wood filler. I called him to ask how I could repair it and he insisted on coming back out to do it himself. Simon is a true professional. I would hire him again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: Buffed and clear coated hardwood floors in our townhouse. Helped us move big furniture around.
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
$1,000
Daniel C.
04/2010
5.0
hardwood floor
+ -1 more
Simon was by far the most knowledgeable hardwood floor guy (we had numerous quotes). He helped us choose an appropriate floor (four inch Brazillian Cherry). He went out of his way to make sure the job was completed on time and perfectly. His installation of the baseboards and removal of existing kickboards, etc. was excellent. His quote for the work was more than fair (he didn't nickel and dime us when supplies did not equal estimations). He more than met our expectations. We give him the highest marks and we'd recommend him without hesitation.
Description of Work: Removal of existing hardwood floor + disposal and installation of new Brazillian Cherry floor with new baseboards.
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
$8,500
RAY M.
10/2009
5.0
hardwood floor
+ -1 more
When we took down a wall to combine two rooms into one, there was an area in the flooring that needed to be patched. Simon took great care to do that in a way the blends so well you would never know it had been patched. In addition, he refinished all of the floors and they look beautiful! we couldn't be happier! He was a pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: Simon patched areas of our hardwood floor and refinished all the floors in our home.
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
$1,500
Arlene D.
10/2008
5.0
hardwood floor
+ -1 more
Personnel was friendly, answered questions, and left a clean room. There was minor stain spillage on the flagstone. After bringing this to Simon's attention, that day he brought a powerful solvent which quickly removed the stain. I am very pleased with the room and will hire him again for the next room.
Description of Work: Sanded and refinished hardwood flooring in a bedroom with 2 finish coats. Also installed new shoe base with same stain as flooring.
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Service Categories
Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation,
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Interior Painting
FAQ
Simon's Designed Hardwood Floors is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Yes, Simon's Designed Hardwood Floors offers free project estimates.
No, Simon's Designed Hardwood Floors does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Simon's Designed Hardwood Floors does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Simon's Designed Hardwood Floors offers emergency services.
Yes, Simon's Designed Hardwood Floors offers warranties.
Simon's Designed Hardwood Floors offers the following services: New installation of hardwood floor, refinishing old floors, repairs, wood inlays & wood medallions. Professional design assistance, extensive range of natural and custom stains. Environmentally safe, non-toxic water-based, durable and easy to maintain. Some of our strengths: high quality; attention to details; competitive price-we stay in your budget; free estimates; references available we will meet or exceed your requirements.