Flooring Installation
Chicago
New flooring transforms every room instantly. We install hardwood, LVP, ceramic and porcelain tile, and carpet throughout Chicago homes — with proper subfloor preparation, transitions, and finishing that make the difference between good and exceptional.
Chicago’s Trusted
Flooring Installation Contractor
Flooring is the surface you touch every single day. At Lee & Sam, we approach every flooring project with the same precision we bring to full-scale renovations — proper subfloor prep, acclimation, layout planning, and meticulous installation that lasts. Lee & Sam is a licensed general contractor serving Chicago, the suburbs, and Northwest Indiana.
Our team brings 25+ years of installation expertise across all flooring types. We handle everything from a single room to whole-home flooring replacements — coordinating with any other trades working on your project.
Serving all 55 Chicago neighborhoods — from Lincoln Park to Hyde Park — plus the North Shore, Western and South suburbs, and Northwest Indiana.
Every Flooring Type
We Install
Hardwood Flooring
Solid and engineered hardwood installation including nail-down, glue-down, and floating methods. We source and install or work with your selected material.
LVP & Luxury Vinyl
Waterproof luxury vinyl plank installation — ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. Floating and glue-down methods available depending on subfloor conditions.
Ceramic & Porcelain Tile
Floor tile installation in kitchens, bathrooms, mudrooms, and throughout the home — including large-format tile, pattern layouts, and heated floor system integration.
Carpet Installation
Bedroom and living area carpet installation with proper pad selection, power stretching, and seamless transitions to adjacent flooring types.
Hardwood Refinishing
Restore existing hardwood floors to like-new condition — sanding, staining to your preferred color, and finish coating with low-VOC products.
Subfloor Preparation
Every installation starts with a flat, dry, structurally sound subfloor. We level, patch, and repair subfloors before any material goes down — because the subfloor determines the finished result.
Our Flooring Installation
Process
Material Selection & Measurement
We measure every room accurately and help you select the right material for your space, lifestyle, and budget — accounting for traffic patterns, moisture exposure, and existing decor.
Subfloor Assessment & Prep
We inspect and prepare your subfloor before installation — leveling, patching, and moisture testing as needed. Good subfloor prep is what separates lasting floors from ones that squeak, buckle, or gap.
Installation
Material is acclimated to your home's environment, then installed with precision — proper layout, tight seams, clean transitions, and correct expansion gaps throughout.
Cleanup & Final Inspection
We clean up completely, install all transition strips and thresholds, and walk through every room with you to confirm the result meets your expectations.
Flooring Installation Across
Chicago & Chicagoland
Flooring Projects
Across Chicago
Flooring Installation
FAQs
Have more questions? We're happy to assess your floors and walk through your options.
Call Us NowLVP (luxury vinyl plank) is ideal for areas with moisture exposure like kitchens and basements. Engineered hardwood is better for main living areas. Solid hardwood works best in bedrooms and areas away from moisture. We help you choose based on your specific rooms and lifestyle.
A single room typically takes 1–2 days. Whole-home flooring replacements take 3–7 days depending on square footage, material type, and subfloor conditions.
Yes — furniture moving is included in our flooring projects. We move items out of the installation area and return them when the floor is ready.
Sometimes yes, depending on the existing material and the height implications. We assess your existing floor before making a recommendation — installing over certain materials can void warranties or create transition height problems.
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Flooring Installation Project?
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