Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood floor installation in an older Barrington house starts with what's already there, and the first decision is how new boards should relate to the old ones in width, species and color.
From Queen Anne to Craftsman
Quality Flooring Barrington, IL
Barrington's historic district holds houses built mainly between 1860 and 1930, and much of the rest of the village filled in after World War II. We help you pick floors that suit the age of the house.
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Railroad Roots and a Protected Historic Core
The Chicago and North Western line reached this corner of Cook County in 1854, and the state granted Barrington its charter in 1865. When a series of fires hit downtown in the 1890s, residents rebuilt the burned frame buildings in brick and stone.
Today the village spans Cook and Lake counties and protects its older blocks with a local historic district, created in 2001. We serve the whole village, on both sides of the county line.
Historic District Houses and the Neighborhoods Around Them
The Barrington Historic District, added to the National Register in 1986, covers a residential area just south of the railroad tracks. Its houses went up mainly between 1860 and 1930, in styles from Greek Revival and Italianate to Queen Anne and Craftsman.
Across the whole village, Census estimates put about 13 percent of homes before 1940, about a third from 1940 to 1969 and nearly a third from 1970 to 1989. One street might call for hardwood that suits old strip floors, the next for vinyl plank in a finished basement.
- Median build year of 1971
- One home in seven is in a large condo or apartment building
- About 78 percent of homes owner-occupied
Flooring Services in Barrington
Hardwood, vinyl plank and laminate, installed by the same family-owned crew.
Luxury Vinyl Plank
Vinyl plank is the safer floor for finished basements and laundry rooms in postwar and newer homes, since it won't swell when it gets wet.
Laminate Flooring
Laminate is a sensible choice for bedrooms, offices and playrooms in postwar and 1970s houses when you want a wood look and a hard-wearing surface.
Commercial Flooring
We also install commercial flooring for shops and offices in downtown Barrington and beyond.
Laid Out Step by Step
Four steps from the first call to the final walkthrough.
Free Estimate
Call or send the form, and the crew measures your rooms and quotes the job for free.
Pick Your Floor
Hardwood, vinyl plank or laminate, matched to the room, the foot traffic and the budget.
Installation
The crew preps the subfloor and lays the new floor, with a quick turnaround.
Final Walkthrough
You walk the finished floor with the crew, and the job site is left clean.
Floored by the Details
“Absolutely fantastic job! Quality Installs exceeded our expectations!
Excellent communication from management, very reasonable prices, professional, fast and clean work. Really pleased to have them doing our flooring project. Will definitely contact them in the future and recommend the company.”
“Quality Installs is a business that lives up to its name. Work is thorough, communication is punctual, and working with Bob was a pleasant experience. His team is diligent and they pay attention to detail. Highly recommend!”
“The team exhibited a remarkable level of professionalism, executed the task with exceptional speed, and the results they delivered were nothing short of remarkable.”
Nearby Towns We Serve
Long Grove
Long Grove's homes are mostly newer and larger, with a median of 10 rooms and nearly nine in ten built between 1970 and 2009.
Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights, another village with railroad roots, grew far bigger after World War II and now has about 33,000 homes.
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire started as a 1950s subdivision and became a village in 1957, and its median home dates to 1992.
Barrington Flooring Questions
Still have a question? Call (847) 361-0099.
Can new hardwood fit in with the old floors in a historic Barrington house?
Usually, with some planning. Older houses often have narrow oak strips on the main floor and fir or pine upstairs, so we'll help you pick a species and width that suits each level.
Is vinyl plank a good choice for a mudroom?
Yes. It shrugs off snowmelt, road salt and wet boots better than wood or most laminate, and it's easy to clean.
Can you help me choose between hardwood, vinyl and laminate?
Yes. We offer personalized consultations, and we'll weigh each option against the age of your house, the room and how you use it.
What does an estimate cost?
Nothing. Estimates are free, and you can request one at (847) 361-0099 or through our contact page.
Ready to Turn Your House Into a Home?
Older house or newer one, the first step in Barrington is the same. Reach out for a free estimate and we'll set it up.
(847) 361-0099- Hours
- Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.