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Skokie, IL — Cook County

Hardwood Floors & Stairs in Skokie

FLOORecki installs and refinishes hardwood floors and staircases throughout Skokie. Ranch homes, split-levels, and bungalows built in the 1950s through 1970s — we know Skokie construction and what these floors need.

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Skokie is one of the most densely settled north suburbs — a community built primarily in the 1950s and 60s with ranch homes, Cape Cods, and split-levels that cover nearly every block. Most of these homes have original hardwood floors under carpet or in living and dining areas that haven't been touched in decades.

Refinishing original oak in a Skokie ranch home is one of the most straightforward and high-impact projects a homeowner can do — the floors are typically solid Red Oak in good condition, and the results are dramatic. We work throughout Skokie regularly and understand the construction style and what these floors respond to.

Serving Skokie and surrounding communities including Evanston, Niles, Morton Grove, Lincolnwood, and Rogers Park. Call or text 773-790-3887 for same-day response.

Services We Provide in Skokie

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Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Dustless sanding, stain matching, Bona Traffic HD finish. Great results on 1950s–70s oak floors. Starting at $4/sq ft.
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Hardwood Floor Installation
Adding rooms or replacing damaged sections. Matching existing Red Oak species and width. Starting at $3/sq ft labor.
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Stair Renovation
Refinishing existing treads, new oak treads, iron spindles, newel posts and handrails.
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Floor Repair & Board Replacement
Water damage, pet stains, squeaky boards. Matched to existing species and stain color.
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Carpet Removal & Refinishing
Removing carpet and refinishing the hardwood underneath. $0.75/sq ft removal + refinishing from $4/sq ft.
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LVP Installation
Basements and lower levels. Luxury vinyl plank starting at $2.50/sq ft labor.

Typical Pricing in Skokie

Estimated ranges — Skokie area
Hardwood floor refinishing $4.00 – $5.00 / sq ft
Hardwood floor installation (labor) $3.00 – $5.00 / sq ft
LVP / laminate installation (labor) $2.50 – $3.50 / sq ft
Carpet removal before refinishing $0.75 / sq ft
Stair tread refinishing $60 – $70 / tread
New stair installation $250 – $400 / tread
Iron spindle replacement $25 / spindle

Projects under 300 sq ft are subject to a minimum charge. Final pricing depends on floor condition, square footage, and scope. Use our Instant Quote tool for a ballpark estimate, or call 773-790-3887 for an on-site evaluation.

Why Skokie Homeowners Choose FLOORecki

Skokie ranch homes built in the 1950s and 60s are some of the most satisfying refinishing projects we do. The original Red Oak floors in these homes are typically solid, thick, and in better condition than homeowners expect — especially under carpet where they've been protected for decades. Removing carpet and refinishing what's underneath is almost always the right call in Skokie.

Hardwood under carpet in Skokie. The vast majority of Skokie homes built before 1975 have original hardwood under carpet. To check, pull back a corner of carpet in a closet or lift a floor vent — you'll typically find solid Red Oak 2¼" flooring in good or excellent condition underneath.
Split-level homes. Many Skokie homes are split-levels with hardwood on upper levels and the main floor, and concrete or lower-grade subfloor on the lower level. We refinish the hardwood levels and can install LVP on the lower level — giving the whole home a consistent updated look at a practical price point.

Common Questions — Skokie

Does my Skokie ranch home have hardwood under the carpet?
Almost certainly yes, if it was built before 1975. Skokie homes built in the 1950s and 60s almost universally have original Red Oak hardwood floors. To verify, lift a heat register or pull back a corner of carpet in a closet — you should see the hardwood edge. We can also confirm during a free on-site visit.
How much does carpet removal and floor refinishing cost in Skokie?
Carpet removal runs $0.75/sq ft and refinishing starts at $4/sq ft. For an 800 sq ft main floor, that's typically $3,800–$4,600 total — carpet out and floors refinished. The result is dramatically better than any replacement flooring at that price. Use our Instant Quote tool to get a specific estimate based on your square footage.
Can you do a split-level home — hardwood upstairs and LVP downstairs?
Yes — this is one of our most common project types in Skokie. We refinish the hardwood on the main and upper levels, and install LVP on the lower level where hardwood isn't practical. We can coordinate both in the same project visit to minimize disruption.
How long does refinishing take in a Skokie home?
Most Skokie ranch and split-level refinishing projects take 2–3 days. We work room by room where possible so you're not displaced from the entire home at once. Bona Traffic HD water-based finish dries overnight — most clients walk on floors within 24 hours of the final coat.
Do you serve areas near Skokie?
Yes. We regularly work in Evanston, Niles, Morton Grove, Lincolnwood, and Rogers Park. Call or text us at 773-790-3887 — we respond the same day.

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