This is my story, and the story of how Quality Installs got started.
I Used to Trade Bonds
Before Quality Installs, I worked as a bond trader at the Board of Trade. I was making decent pay.
That didn’t last long. In 2004, my job got phased out by electronic trading.
Six Kids and a Decision
I had six kids to support. So I decided to risk it all and start my own business.
That business is Quality Installs, a flooring installation company I founded in 2004, the same year my trading job went away. It’s family-owned, and I still run it today.
The Early Years
In the early years, I handled the finances, found the clients and oversaw the projects myself.
Word of Mouth Became Our Strongest Ally
Word of mouth became our strongest ally. You can see some of that today in our Google reviews. Here’s what one customer, Austen J., wrote.
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!
Yosnina N. wrote this one.
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.
Local Talent, Homes and Businesses
As the company grew, we hired local talent. Today we handle both residential and commercial projects.
That commercial work includes a new office space in Glenview. Thomas C. wrote this review about it.
We have recently acquired a new office space in Glenview for our business, which necessitated a series of renovations. In this regard, we decided to entrust the task of flooring installation to none other than Quality Installs – a decision that has brought us immense satisfaction. The team exhibited a remarkable level of professionalism, executed the task with exceptional speed, and the results they delivered were nothing short of remarkable.
What We Do Today
We install hardwood, luxury vinyl plank and laminate floors in homes and businesses. Over the years, that has added up to more than 10,000 completed projects, and our installers have more than 100 years of combined experience.
Every installer is licensed, bonded and insured, and we carry the maximum general liability and workers’ compensation coverage. We source our materials from reputable suppliers, and we back all of our installations with a one-year guarantee.
We offer free estimates and personalized consultations, and we work with a quick turnaround.
Our office is at 1247 Waukegan Road in Glenview, open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We work across North and Northwest Cook County and North and Northeast Lake County, from Arlington Heights and Barrington to Lake Forest and Winnetka, and our service areas page lists every town.
Where Things Stand
When I wrote my story down in 2023, I put it this way.
Quality Installs started as nothing but a dream for me. I used to work as a bond trader making decent pay, but that didn’t last long. In 2004, my job got phased out by electronic trading. With 6 kids to support, I decided to risk it all and start my own business. Now 19 years later, I’m proud to say Quality Installs has kept my family and many other families happy.
If you’re getting ready to hire someone for your own floors, our guide to choosing a flooring contractor covers what to check before you hire anyone, including us.