Hardwood Flooring
Swapping tired carpet for hardwood changes how a postwar or 1970s Northbrook house looks and feels, and we'll help you choose a species and finish for the rooms.
Shermerville Roots, Postwar Neighborhoods
Quality Flooring Northbrook, IL
Northbrook grew from about 3,300 people in 1950 to more than 30,000 by 1980. If your house or townhome came out of that growth, we can help you pick the right floor for it.
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Northbrook Grew Up Fast After the War
Northbrook started as Shermerville, a farm village incorporated in 1901 with 311 residents and 60 houses. It took its current name in 1923, after the West Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago River that runs through town.
Growth took off once World War II ended, and the last working farm, Wayside Farm, closed in 1987. The village now covers about 13 square miles.
Homes From the Big Growth Years
Recent Census estimates split Northbrook's housing almost evenly between homes built from 1940 to 1969 and homes built from 1970 to 1989, about a third each. The median home dates to 1976.
Houses from those decades often came with wall-to-wall carpet, since plywood subfloors made it easy and wood was out of style for a while. If you're pulling up carpet now, the subfloor you find underneath helps decide what goes on top.
- About two in three homes are detached houses
- About one in nine is a townhouse or other attached home
- Nearly one in six is in a building of 20 or more units
Flooring Services in Northbrook
Hardwood, vinyl plank and laminate, installed by the same family-owned crew.
Luxury Vinyl Plank
Vinyl flooring installation is a practical fix for basements, kitchens and townhome entries, where water, salt and boots would wear on wood.
Laminate Flooring
Laminate is the budget-friendly way to get a wood look in bedrooms, dens and family rooms, with a wear layer that resists scratches.
Commercial Flooring
Northbrook is a business town too, with corporate headquarters among its offices, and we install commercial floors for offices of all sizes.
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
Deerfield
Deerfield shares a border with Northbrook and boomed on a similar schedule, growing from about 3,300 people in 1950 to nearly 18,900 by 1970.
Glenview
Glenview sits right next door, and our office there is on Waukegan Road.
Winnetka
Winnetka is the opposite of Northbrook in age, with a median build year of 1942 against Northbrook's 1976.
Northbrook Flooring Questions
Still have a question? Call (847) 361-0099.
Should I replace carpet with hardwood or vinyl plank?
Hardwood is the classic pick for living rooms and bedrooms. Vinyl plank usually costs less, handles water and works below grade, so it's common to mix the two, with hardwood on the main floor and vinyl plank in the basement and kitchen.
Do you work on Northbrook townhomes with an HOA?
Yes. Check your association's rules first, since some set requirements for hard floors and underlayment, and bring them to your estimate so the plan fits.
Is Quality Installs a family business?
Yes. Bob Leibrandt started the company in 2004 after electronic trading phased out his bond trading job, and he still runs it. You can read more about Bob and the company.
When can I reach you?
Our office is open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (847) 361-0099 to schedule a free estimate.
Ready to Turn Your House Into a Home?
Pulling up old carpet or finishing a basement in Northbrook? Get in touch for a free estimate and a straight answer on which floor fits.
(847) 361-0099- Hours
- Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.