Floor Replacement
Complete floor replacement by Carpet Services Incorporated (CSI). Old flooring tear-out, subfloor repair, and new flooring installed — all by one crew across Chicagoland since 1979.
Floor Replacement From Tear-Out to Finished Floor
When your existing flooring is worn beyond repair, water-damaged, or simply outdated, a floor replacement is the most reliable way to restore the beauty, safety, and value of your space. Carpet Services Incorporated (CSI) manages the entire process — from removing the old floor to preparing the subfloor and installing your new flooring — with a single in-house crew that never subcontracted a day in 45 years.
Chicagoland properties face specific challenges that accelerate flooring wear: road salt tracked in during harsh winters, humidity swings that buckle hardwood, and aging subfloors in pre-war homes throughout Berwyn, Cicero, and Oak Park. CSI understands these local conditions because we have been solving them for property owners across DuPage, Cook, Kane, and Will counties since 1979.
Unlike contractors who handle only one phase and leave you to coordinate the rest, CSI provides complete installation and repair under one roof. That means one estimate, one crew, one warranty, and one point of contact from the first piece of old flooring removed to the final walk-through of your new floor.
Floor Replacement for Every Room and Building Type
Every floor replacement project is unique, but the common requirement is a seamless transition from the old surface to the new one. CSI replaces all flooring types in residential and commercial settings, handling the specific challenges each product presents during removal and replacement.
Carpet-to-Hard Surface
The most common floor replacement in Chicagoland right now is old carpet removed and replaced with luxury vinyl plank or hardwood. CSI pulls the existing carpet, padding, and tack strips, addresses any subfloor damage hidden beneath, and installs the new hard-surface product to manufacturer specifications. The result is a cleaner, more durable floor that stands up to the region's wet and salty winters.
Hard Surface-to-Carpet
Some spaces benefit from replacing worn hard flooring with new carpet — bedrooms, basements, and multi-unit common areas where warmth, sound absorption, and comfort matter most. CSI removes the old flooring, preps the substrate, and installs new carpet with proper stretching and seaming techniques that keep your warranty intact.
Water-Damaged Floors
Burst pipes, appliance leaks, and basement seepage are facts of life in Chicagoland, and they ruin flooring fast. CSI responds quickly to water damage with complete floor replacement that includes drying assessment, damaged material removal, subfloor repair or replacement, and new flooring installed on a verified-dry substrate. We also address hidden moisture that could undermine your new floor.
Commercial Floor Renewal
Office buildings, retail spaces, hotels, and apartment communities throughout the Chicagoland area require floor replacement on accelerated timelines with minimal disruption to operations. CSI provides after-hours and weekend scheduling, phased replacement plans, and large-crew mobilization that keep your business running while your floors are being renewed.
Whole-Home Upgrades
When every floor in a home needs replacing — whether due to age, a renovation, or a real estate transaction — CSI manages the entire project as a single coordinated effort. One crew handles every room, ensuring consistent quality, matching transitions between flooring types, and completing the work on a compressed timeline so you can move in or list the property faster.
Subfloor Restoration
A floor replacement is only as durable as the surface beneath it. CSI inspects every subfloor during the tear-out phase and performs necessary repairs — rotted plywood replacement, joist reinforcement, leveling, and moisture barrier application — before the new flooring goes down. Proper subfloor preparation is what separates a floor that lasts five years from one that lasts fifty.
From Old Floor to New Floor in Five Steps
A successful floor replacement requires careful sequencing. Each phase must be completed before the next begins. CSI has refined this process over thousands of projects to deliver consistent results on schedule.
Free On-Site Estimate
A CSI estimator visits your property to measure every room, assess the condition of the existing flooring and subfloor, and discuss your product preferences. You receive a written, itemized estimate on the spot — no waiting, no follow-up calls required. Every cost is transparent before you commit.
Old Flooring Tear-Out
The CSI crew arrives to remove all existing flooring — carpet, padding, tack strips, hardwood, tile, underlayment, and adhesive residue. Everything is hauled away and disposed of responsibly, leaving a clean, exposed subfloor ready for inspection and preparation.
Subfloor Inspection and Repair
With the old flooring removed, the crew inspects the subfloor for damage, moisture, and flatness. Any rot, squeaks, unevenness, or water staining is addressed before new flooring is installed. This is the step most contractors rush or skip — and the one that determines how your new floor performs long-term.
New Floor Install
Certified CSI installers lay your new flooring according to manufacturer specifications, install transitions between rooms, and apply baseboards and trim. The crew works room by room so you can begin using completed spaces while work continues elsewhere in the property.
Walkthrough and Warranty
The project manager conducts a final walkthrough with you to confirm every detail meets your expectations. You receive a written warranty covering both materials and labor. If anything needs attention after the crew leaves, CSI returns promptly to make it right at no additional charge.
The CSI Difference in Floor Replacement
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One Crew, Every Phase CSI never subcontracted. The same crew that tears out your old floor preps the subfloor and installs the new one. No handoffs, no miscommunication, no finger-pointing between contractors when something does not line up.
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Subfloor Always Inspected We never install new flooring over an uninspected subfloor. Every replacement project includes a thorough check for rot, moisture, and unevenness — because a floor built on a compromised foundation will fail regardless of how well the top layer was installed.
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Written Warranty Included Every floor replacement comes with a written warranty covering materials and labor. If anything goes wrong due to our workmanship, we fix it at no charge. That is the confidence 45 years of experience gives our clients.
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Free On-Site Estimates CSI provides free, no-obligation estimates at your property — not over the phone, not by square-footage formula. We measure, inspect, and quote in person so the number you receive reflects your actual project, not a guess.
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All Flooring Products From carpet to luxury vinyl, hardwood to tile, laminate to sheet vinyl — CSI installs every flooring type. Your estimator helps you compare products based on performance, maintenance, and budget so you choose the right floor for your space.
What Our Clients Say About Floor Replacement
"We replaced every floor in our three-bedroom ranch — carpet in the bedrooms, vinyl plank everywhere else. CSI handled the whole job in four days, start to finish. One crew, no drama, and the floors look incredible. Should have called them years ago."
"After a pipe burst in our basement, we thought the floor was a total loss. CSI came out the same week, ripped out the damaged vinyl, found two soft spots in the subfloor they repaired on the spot, and had new flooring down within the week. True professionals."
"We manage over 200 units and CSI is the only flooring company we trust for full floor replacements during turnovers. They show up on schedule, clean up completely, and the units are rent-ready the day they finish. Their consistency across so many projects is remarkable."
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Floor Replacement FAQ
Floor replacement costs depend on the square footage, the flooring product you select, the condition of the existing floor and subfloor, and whether furniture moving or subfloor repair is required. Carpet Services Incorporated (CSI) provides free on-site estimates that itemize every cost so you know exactly what you are paying for before work begins. Call (708) 222-8200 to schedule your assessment.
Most residential floor replacements are completed in two to five working days depending on the size of the area, the type of old flooring being removed, and the new flooring product being installed. A typical 1,200-square-foot home with carpet removal and luxury vinyl installation can usually be completed in two to three days. Your CSI estimator will provide a specific timeline during the free assessment.
Yes. CSI handles single-room floor replacements as well as whole-home and commercial projects. Whether you need one bathroom retiled, a bedroom recarpeted, or a kitchen floor replaced, our crews provide the same professional service and attention to detail regardless of project size.
Most floor replacement projects do not require you to vacate your home. However, you will need to stay off the newly installed flooring during its curing or setting period, which typically ranges from a few hours for floating floors to 24 hours for glued-down products. CSI coordinates the work schedule to minimize disruption and will advise you on any temporary access restrictions during the project.
If the crew discovers subfloor damage during the old flooring removal — such as rot, water staining, or delamination — CSI will document the condition, discuss repair options with you, and adjust the scope and estimate accordingly before proceeding. We never install new flooring over a compromised substrate because a damaged subfloor will cause the new floor to fail prematurely.
CSI installs the full range of residential and commercial flooring products including carpet, luxury vinyl plank and tile, laminate, solid and engineered hardwood, ceramic and porcelain tile, and sheet vinyl. Our estimators help you select the product that best fits your lifestyle, traffic level, budget, and design preferences, then manage the entire replacement process from tear-out through installation.
Ready to Replace Your Floor?
Whether you need one room or an entire building, Carpet Services Incorporated has the crew, the products, and 45 years of experience to replace your flooring right — tear-out to finished floor, one company, one warranty.