Refinish Wood Flooring Cost in Chicago, IL in 2026
Most Refinish Wood Flooring projects in Chicago, IL cost between $1,600 and $8,000. The typical price is $3,600.
Refinishing existing hardwood is far cheaper than replacing it, when the boards are thick enough to sand.
Labour and materials in Chicago run about 19% above the national average. These figures are adjusted for that, so they are not the national average you will find elsewhere.
What drives the price
- Luxury vinyl plank, engineered wood or solid hardwood
- Subfloor levelling
- Transitions, stairs and trim
- Removing and disposing of the old floor
Usually included
- Flooring material and underlayment
- Installation and transitions
- Baseboard shoe moulding
Usually extra
- Subfloor replacement
- Furniture moving
- Baseboard replacement
Unit prices in Chicago, IL
| Quality tier | Cost per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Budget | $2.02 |
| Mid-range | $4.54 |
| High-end | $10 |
Flooring contractors in Chicago, IL
Businesses listed on Google near Chicago, IL. We are not affiliated with them and do not vet them — always confirm licensing and insurance before hiring.
Ciprian Hardwood Flooring
5.0(385 reviews)
Harlem and, W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
A+ Hardwood Flooring & Home Remodeling
4.8(267 reviews)
3332 N Whipple St, Chicago, IL 60618
Hardwood and Co Flooring
5.0(97 reviews)
3901 N Spaulding Ave Unit B, Chicago, IL 60618
GHF Hardwood Flooring
4.9(106 reviews)
939 W North Ave Ste 750, Chicago, IL 60642
World Flooring - Hardwood Floor Installation, Refinishing and Repair
5.0(84 reviews)
3428 N Neenah Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
FLOORecki Floors And Stairs
4.9(88 reviews)
5236 W George St, Chicago, IL 60641