Ochoa's Painting & Remodeling is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Our 10 years of experience gives us a background that makes us do fabulous work. We provide quality work at quality prices.
"Roberto was very quick to call after our request. He was a pleasure to work with. Very prompt and extremely thorough. He will be our guy for any future painting projects."
Steve And Debbie F on July 2022
Ochoa's Painting & Remodeling is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Our 10 years of experience gives us a background that makes us do fabulous work. We provide quality work at quality prices.
"Roberto was very quick to call after our request. He was a pleasure to work with. Very prompt and extremely thorough. He will be our guy for any future painting projects."
Steve And Debbie F on July 2022
At our company, we take immense pride in our wealth of experience, expertise, and the exceptional customer service we offer to meet our clients' needs. Our mission is to consistently deliver outstanding design work and drawings, from project initiation to completion. We place great emphasis on understanding and exceeding our customers' needs and expectations, ensuring that every interaction is conducted with the utmost professionalism. Our reputation is founded on top-notch service and quality, irrespective of the size of the project. Get in touch with us today!
"Good"
Damian H on February 2025
At our company, we take immense pride in our wealth of experience, expertise, and the exceptional customer service we offer to meet our clients' needs. Our mission is to consistently deliver outstanding design work and drawings, from project initiation to completion. We place great emphasis on understanding and exceeding our customers' needs and expectations, ensuring that every interaction is conducted with the utmost professionalism. Our reputation is founded on top-notch service and quality, irrespective of the size of the project. Get in touch with us today!
"Good"
Damian H on February 2025
At House Doctors of Naperville, we make home improvements hassle-free and reliable. We provide honest, transparent service and skilled craftsmanship at fair prices for residential and commercial properties. From your first call to project completion, experience our dedication to professionalism with free estimates, upfront pricing, and quick response times.
"Overall good workmanship. A couple of problems with prep, but they were quickly corrected. "
Dave F on June 2025
At House Doctors of Naperville, we make home improvements hassle-free and reliable. We provide honest, transparent service and skilled craftsmanship at fair prices for residential and commercial properties. From your first call to project completion, experience our dedication to professionalism with free estimates, upfront pricing, and quick response times.
"Overall good workmanship. A couple of problems with prep, but they were quickly corrected. "
Dave F on June 2025
At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"did a good job"
Alicia J on May 2024
At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"did a good job"
Alicia J on May 2024
when it comes to hardwood floors, we have the experience. family owned and operated, more than 15 years repairing, installing, and staining, not to mention bringing lots of 100 year old floors to life. We make sure homeowners are covered at all times. Whether it's affording the project, flooring type, color, or size, we are always there to help. We can assure you that search ends here. Gladly Daniel Camacho 312 721 3530
"Excellent job. I was very pleased."
Joseph F on September 2024
when it comes to hardwood floors, we have the experience. family owned and operated, more than 15 years repairing, installing, and staining, not to mention bringing lots of 100 year old floors to life. We make sure homeowners are covered at all times. Whether it's affording the project, flooring type, color, or size, we are always there to help. We can assure you that search ends here. Gladly Daniel Camacho 312 721 3530
"Excellent job. I was very pleased."
Joseph F on September 2024
Jerry's Dust free flooring is the best hardwood flooring refinishing company on Angie We provide dust free guaranteed refinishing process Jerry Dust Free Flooring is family owned and operated company with great reputation craftsmanship and flooring specialist in the trade We have over 20 years of experience at dust free hardwood floors refinishing
"Jerry and his brother did an amazing job on transforming our very outdated floors to a beautiful living space! He was professional, timely and reasonably priced. He was responsive to all of our questions and concerns and made the process easy. The whole process was truly dust free and we were amazing at how beautiful our floors turned out!"
Sarah L on April 2025
Jerry's Dust free flooring is the best hardwood flooring refinishing company on Angie We provide dust free guaranteed refinishing process Jerry Dust Free Flooring is family owned and operated company with great reputation craftsmanship and flooring specialist in the trade We have over 20 years of experience at dust free hardwood floors refinishing
"Jerry and his brother did an amazing job on transforming our very outdated floors to a beautiful living space! He was professional, timely and reasonably priced. He was responsive to all of our questions and concerns and made the process easy. The whole process was truly dust free and we were amazing at how beautiful our floors turned out!"
Sarah L on April 2025
One of the few Bona Certified Craftman in the entire Midwest. Multiple Angie's List Awards. In business for over 38 years. Only company offering a 5yr warranty. Serves on boards for product development and evaluations. Expert witness in the industry. One of the few that uses all finishes and experienced using all kinds of hardwood flooring. Free estimates. Additional website: wizardofwoodflooring.com.
"Excellent company fast, efficient, and they did an amazing job. I would highly recommend"
Larry M on June 2025
One of the few Bona Certified Craftman in the entire Midwest. Multiple Angie's List Awards. In business for over 38 years. Only company offering a 5yr warranty. Serves on boards for product development and evaluations. Expert witness in the industry. One of the few that uses all finishes and experienced using all kinds of hardwood flooring. Free estimates. Additional website: wizardofwoodflooring.com.
"Excellent company fast, efficient, and they did an amazing job. I would highly recommend"
Larry M on June 2025
GB Hardwood Flooring is a family-owned business run by two brothers that have been working in the flooring industry together for over 15 years. Located in Morton Grove, IL, it is our pleasure to serve the greater Chicago area with all of your hardwood floor needs.
"GB flooring and owner George were outstanding! George was professional and easy to deal with from start to finish. Explained things throughout the process. Would hire George’s and GB again. I already started recommending his services to my neighbor and friends."
Joe M on April 2025
GB Hardwood Flooring is a family-owned business run by two brothers that have been working in the flooring industry together for over 15 years. Located in Morton Grove, IL, it is our pleasure to serve the greater Chicago area with all of your hardwood floor needs.
"GB flooring and owner George were outstanding! George was professional and easy to deal with from start to finish. Explained things throughout the process. Would hire George’s and GB again. I already started recommending his services to my neighbor and friends."
Joe M on April 2025
Earned Angie's Super Service Award for consecutive years from 2016-2024! Christopher is N.W.F.A. (National Wood Flooring Association) trained and an artisan by nature. We offer intricate inlays, borders, distressed, wide plank and character floors for our hardwood customers. We also install pre-finished solid, engineered, and laminate flooring. We provide custom stain colors with onsite color consultations and we use state of the art waterborne, oil modified, wax, and hard wax oil finishing systems. Our company is EPA certified. We are proudly family owned and operated, established in 2003. Our solid team of installers have over 100 years combined experience. We are a full service hardwood flooring installation, custom finishing company, and also offer carpeting sales and installation. Call us today for all your flooring needs!
"I cannot say enough great things about Chris and the A Step Ahead Flooring team! From start to finish, the communication was outstanding. Chris kept me updated every step of the way and made the entire process seamless. Not only did they finish the project a full day ahead of schedule, but they went above and beyond to deliver exceptional service. The floors look absolutely stunning—better than I could have imagined. It’s clear that Chris and his team take immense pride in their work, and it shows in the incredible results. One detail that really stood out was how thoughtful Chris was when it snowed during the project, he shoveled some of my driveway! This level of care and consideration is rare to find. If you’re looking for a flooring team that delivers top-notch quality, unparalleled professionalism, and a personal touch, look no further than A Step Ahead Flooring. I highly recommend them!"
Anna P on January 2025
Earned Angie's Super Service Award for consecutive years from 2016-2024! Christopher is N.W.F.A. (National Wood Flooring Association) trained and an artisan by nature. We offer intricate inlays, borders, distressed, wide plank and character floors for our hardwood customers. We also install pre-finished solid, engineered, and laminate flooring. We provide custom stain colors with onsite color consultations and we use state of the art waterborne, oil modified, wax, and hard wax oil finishing systems. Our company is EPA certified. We are proudly family owned and operated, established in 2003. Our solid team of installers have over 100 years combined experience. We are a full service hardwood flooring installation, custom finishing company, and also offer carpeting sales and installation. Call us today for all your flooring needs!
"I cannot say enough great things about Chris and the A Step Ahead Flooring team! From start to finish, the communication was outstanding. Chris kept me updated every step of the way and made the entire process seamless. Not only did they finish the project a full day ahead of schedule, but they went above and beyond to deliver exceptional service. The floors look absolutely stunning—better than I could have imagined. It’s clear that Chris and his team take immense pride in their work, and it shows in the incredible results. One detail that really stood out was how thoughtful Chris was when it snowed during the project, he shoveled some of my driveway! This level of care and consideration is rare to find. If you’re looking for a flooring team that delivers top-notch quality, unparalleled professionalism, and a personal touch, look no further than A Step Ahead Flooring. I highly recommend them!"
Anna P on January 2025
If texting, text directly to 630) 520-1515. At M Craft we are committed to outstanding customer service and the highest quality of work .Our team is made up of experienced and skilled individuals in the areas of interior design and home construction , with specialists the areas of hardwood flooring installation , hardwood sanding , hardwood staircase installation and refinishing , wood handrails and more . We're not interested in simply completing a job and moving on to the next . We work hard to build trusting relationships with our clients and execute every job with the hopes of working together again in the future .
"I had an excellent experience working with M Craft. He is highly professional, responsible, and diligent throughout the entire project. I needed a full flooring replacement in my newly purchased condo, which involved removing old carpet, installing multiple sublayers, and laying down the final hardwood surface. The quality of his work exceeded my expectations, and I’m extremely happy with the results. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for top-notch flooring work."
Ivan K on June 2025
If texting, text directly to 630) 520-1515. At M Craft we are committed to outstanding customer service and the highest quality of work .Our team is made up of experienced and skilled individuals in the areas of interior design and home construction , with specialists the areas of hardwood flooring installation , hardwood sanding , hardwood staircase installation and refinishing , wood handrails and more . We're not interested in simply completing a job and moving on to the next . We work hard to build trusting relationships with our clients and execute every job with the hopes of working together again in the future .
"I had an excellent experience working with M Craft. He is highly professional, responsible, and diligent throughout the entire project. I needed a full flooring replacement in my newly purchased condo, which involved removing old carpet, installing multiple sublayers, and laying down the final hardwood surface. The quality of his work exceeded my expectations, and I’m extremely happy with the results. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for top-notch flooring work."
Ivan K on June 2025
Removal timelines vary significantly based on installation method and room complexity. Professional teams can complete a standard bedroom (120 to 150 square feet) in four to six hours, while DIY efforts might extend across an entire weekend.
Factors affecting completion time include furniture removal, baseboard detachment, and underlayment condition. Glued installations require substantially more time than floating floors, potentially doubling the labor hours needed for thorough removal.
Essential equipment includes a pry bar, utility knife, hammer, and protective gear (gloves, eye protection, and dust mask). For areas with adhesive, you'll need scrapers and potentially a heat gun to soften stubborn glue. A shop vacuum helps manage dust and debris throughout the process. Knee pads provide crucial comfort during extended periods of floor-level work. Proper preparation with the right tools helps prevent both personal injury and damage to your subfloor during removal.
Subfloor damage risks increase with aggressive removal techniques and inadequate preparation. Working methodically with appropriate tools minimizes potential harm to the underlying structure. Particular care should be taken around edges and transitions where fasteners might be present.
Inspect the subfloor thoroughly after removal to identify any areas needing repair before installing new flooring. Pre-existing moisture issues often reveal themselves during laminate removal, requiring attention regardless of the removal method.
Stair removal involves more intricate work than standard laminate floor removal due to the complex shapes and limited workspace. The process requires careful attention to avoid damaging the underlying stair structure. Consider stair removal as part of a comprehensive flooring update, as matching new materials to existing stair components can be challenging.
Always inspect stair integrity during the removal process, as this presents an ideal opportunity to address any structural concerns before installing new materials.