Old floor tile that may contain asbestos
Before taking up vintage vinyl tile, we test it. If asbestos is found, it is abated by licensed specialists or encapsulated under the new floor.
Serving Hoffman Estates & nearby Schaumburg, Hanover Park
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Hoffman Estates, IL
Luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood laid flat and finished at every doorway in Hoffman Estates kitchens.
- Crews working in Hoffman Estates ZIP 60192, 60169, 60120, 60010
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Kitchen floor problems we fix in Hoffman Estates
New flooring changes how a kitchen feels underfoot. Our Hoffman Estates installers help you choose between LVP, tile and wood, handle the tear-out and subfloor work, and put the fridge and range back when the floor is done.
Squeaky floor
Squeaks come from loose subfloor on the joists. With the old flooring up, we screw the subfloor down before installing.
Clashing floors between rooms
We decide where the new floor stops and how it meets the next room before we start, so the joint looks deliberate.
Uneven or sloped subfloor
Humps and dips telegraph through vinyl plank and crack tile. We grind high spots and fill low ones with patch or self-leveler.
Cracked floor tile
Tiles that crack in a line usually point to subfloor movement. We fix the cause — stiffness or an uncoupling layer — before laying new tile.
Cracked or curling sheet vinyl
When linoleum or sheet vinyl starts to split and lift, patches don't last. A new floor over a sound, flat base does.
Wood floor damaged by water
Cupped or dark boards by the sink and fridge mean water got under them. We replace the damaged area or the whole floor with a more water-tolerant material.
Floor stops at the cabinets — or runs under them
Floating floors like LVP go up to the cabinets, not under them; tile and nailed wood can run under or stop at the toe kick. We plan it with your future remodel in mind.
What the work covers
- Moving appliancesWe move the appliances out of the way and set them back when the floor is done.
- Old flooring removalOld vinyl, tile, laminate or wood taken up and hauled away.
- Subfloor repair and flatteningWe fix soft spots and squeaks and flatten the subfloor for the new material.
- Underlayment or membraneUnderlayment for plank floors, cement board or an uncoupling membrane for tile.
- Grouting and finishingFinal details on the floor surface, including grout or finish.
- Base and toe kick trimTrim reset or replaced along walls and cabinets.
- Appliances back in placeEverything set back, leveled and left ready to use.
Options to choose from
Ceramic tileA softer, lower-cost tile than porcelain, fine for kitchen traffic with a proper base.
Hardwood and engineered woodSolid or engineered wood that matches adjoining rooms; wipe spills quickly.
Laminate flooringAffordable wood-look plank with a tough wear layer; choose a water-resistant version for kitchens.
Underlayment and membranesFoam or cork underlayment under planks, acoustic underlayment for condos, uncoupling membrane under tile.
Porcelain tileThe most durable kitchen floor, cold underfoot unless heated.
Before and after: kitchens near Hoffman Estates
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In progress
After
DetailBefore and after: a raised ranch in Hoffman Estates
This one is a raised ranch in Hoffman Estates. What we started with: brick-pattern sheet vinyl. The main complaint was linoleum that was splitting at the seams. The result: gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. Work included old flooring removal, subfloor repair and flattening, plus base and toe kick trim.
Before
AfterKitchen Flooring Installation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Schaumburg
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Schaumburg. The kitchen as it was: 12-inch beige ceramic tile. What bothered the owners most: cold, dated tile with stained grout. Finished kitchen: hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. On site this meant moving appliances, base and toe kick trim, plus appliances back in place.
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Before
AfterKitchen Flooring Installation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Palatine
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine. Before: oak parquet. The reason for the call: worn parquet that didn't suit a kitchen. Finished kitchen: warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions. On site this meant underlayment or membrane, grouting and finishing, plus appliances back in place.
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Before
AfterHoffman Estates kitchen, 1970s tract home: hardwood floor repair & refinishing
Finished: the oak floor sanded and refinished with a satin clear finish, grain visible and the water marks gone.
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Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a raised ranch, Hoffman Estates
What changed: new cabinets in light sand beige with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Hoffman Estates →How your kitchen flooring installation goes
- Choose the floorLook at samples in your kitchen light and pick a material and color.
- Measure and checkA visit to measure and test the subfloor for flatness and soft spots.
- Prep the kitchenTear-out and subfloor work so the new floor has a flat base.
- Install and finishNew floor down, edges trimmed, thresholds set and the kitchen cleaned.
Kitchen Flooring Installation questions from Hoffman Estates homeowners
Should flooring go under the kitchen cabinets?
Not for a floating floor. For tile, it's optional, and running it under makes future cabinet changes easier.
What affects the cost of a kitchen floor?
Tile costs more to install than plank; leveling and old-floor removal add work. It all goes in a written estimate.
Do you move the appliances?
We do. Appliances come out before tear-out and go back in when the floor is finished.
How long does kitchen flooring installation take?
Plank floors are usually quick; tile and hardwood take more time, and subfloor repairs add a day or so.
Can new flooring go over the old floor?
It can in some cases. We check flatness, attachment and height before deciding.
What happens to the old cabinets and debris in Hoffman Estates?
Hauler Groot: appliance pickup is free but must be scheduled (847-734-6400); large/heavy items and debris over 1 cubic yard are billed per cubic yard. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a Hoffman Estates-registered contractor for kitchen flooring installation?
Contractors must register through a BS&A Online Contractor account (annual registration form and documents) and submit the Contractor/Design Professionals Registration Form and a Workers Compensation Affidavit. No fee stated. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen flooring installation in Hoffman Estates?
It depends on the scope. Hoffman Estates's rule in short: Kitchen remodels go through the Residential Remodel permit: submit plans (1/4 inch scale) of existing and proposed kitchen showing plumbing fixtures, outlets, appliances and panel, plus a scope of work or contract. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development Services Department - Code Enforcement (Building Permits).
Do you work in my part of Hoffman Estates?
Yes. Our crews work across Hoffman Estates — ZIP 60192, 60169, 60120, 60010 — and nearby Schaumburg, Hanover Park, Palatine.
Working in Hoffman Estates
- A lot of Hoffman Estates kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Hoffman Estates homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development Services Department - Code Enforcement (Building Permits) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Flooring Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Hoffman Estates
Kitchen Subfloor RepairSoft spots, rot and squeaks fixed at the structure under the floor.
Hardwood Floor Repair & RefinishingSanding, refinishing and board repairs for kitchen hardwood floors.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & ReplacementNew cabinets installed, leveled and ready for counters.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.