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address: "Crystal Lake, Illinois 60039, United States"
latitude: 42.3248
longitude: -88.4525
phone: "(815) 527-6554"
website: http://www.appliedimprovements.com/
rating: 5
review_count: 3
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# Applied Improvements, LLC

Original Houzz profile: [Applied Improvements, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/flooring-contractors/applied-improvements-llc-pfvwus-pf~187119142)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Flooring Contractors
- **Location:** Crystal Lake, IL
- **Serves:** Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, McHenry, Prairie Grove, Bull Valley, Lakewood
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 5 Ideabook Saves

Call Applied Improvements today if you're looking for a Flooring Contractor and Flooring Installers in Crystal Lake, Illinois and the surrounding areas. Whether you're the owner of a commercial building or a private residence, you can increase the value of your property while making it more beautiful by installing the appropriate flooring products. Here at Applied Improvements, LLC we possess the skills and equipment to do a quality job on any flooring project. In the construction industry since 1994, we know the best way to ensure a successful end result is to carefully plan a detailed path from the very first consultation. 

We know the best way to ensure a successful end result is to carefully plan a detailed path from the very first consultation.  We believe in working hand-in-hand with you to finalize a plan that meets your design and budget goals. This is what keeps our clients coming back to us time and time again - lifetime customers. Our goal is to successfully deliver quality craftsmanship that's completed on-time, and on-budget. 

Contact us today for more information!

### Services Provided

- Custom Flooring
- Flooring Installation
- Laminate Flooring Installation
- Wood Floor Installation
- Floor Refinishing
- Tile Installation
- Wood Floor Refinishing
- Wood Finishing
- Wood Floor Staining
- Floor Sanding
- Baseboard Installation
- Wood Floor Polishing

### Areas Served

- Crystal Lake
- Algonquin
- Lake in the Hills
- McHenry
- Prairie Grove
- Bull Valley
- Lakewood

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Applied Improvements, LLC |
| Address | Crystal Lake, Illinois 60039, United States |
| Phone | (815) 527-6554 |
| Website | http://www.appliedimprovements.com/ |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Applied Improvements, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/flooring-contractors/applied-improvements-llc-pfvwus-pf~187119142)
- **Website:** http://www.appliedimprovements.com/
- **Phone:** (815) 527-6554

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews**

### All 3 reviews

**★★★★★ — Lillian P, March 2018**

> I'm very happy with my beautiful new floors. Chris made sure that the new floors match my existing floors. Also they were very accommodating with our work schedule.

**★★★★★ — T. Alicoate, March 2018**

> Chris and his team replaced our kitchen, closet and foyer with vinyl plank flooring.  They did a beautiful job.  We highly recommend Chris and his team.

**★★★★★ — Michael McKeon, March 2018**

> We found Applied Improvements easy to work with, they show up when they say they will, do excellent work and stick to the quote price.

## Selected projects

- [Hoffman Estates Staircase and Hardwood Flooring](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hoffman-estates-staircase-and-hardwood-flooring-pj-vj~3138408)
  - Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
  - Photos: 2
- [Crystal Lake On-site Finished Hardwood Flooring](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crystal-lake-on-site-finished-hardwood-flooring-pj-vj~3138414)
  - Location: Crystal Lake, IL
  - Photos: 3
- [Mount Prospect Aquaguard Laminate Flooring](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mount-prospect-aquaguard-laminate-flooring-pj-vj~3138416)
  - Location: Mount Prospect, IL
  - Photos: 3
- [Hoffman Estates Bamboo Flooring](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hoffman-estates-bamboo-flooring-pj-vj~3138420)
  - Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
  - Photos: 1
- [Palatine Staircase Flooring](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palatine-staircase-flooring-pj-vj~3138417)
  - Location: Palatine, IL
  - Photos: 1
- [Libertyville Prefinished Hardwood Flooring Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/libertyville-prefinished-hardwood-flooring-project-pj-vj~2904672)
  - Location: Libertyville, IL
  - Photos: 1
- [Hoffman Estates Basement Flooring](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hoffman-estates-basement-flooring-pj-vj~3138406)
  - Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: For this project, we were brought in for a client for whom we had previously done the flooring in the main of their home to finish out their basement flooring. We installed both carpet and laminate flooring to optimize the functionality and beauty of their space. Now our clients have a finished basement.
- [Hoffman Estates Hardwood Flooring Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hoffman-estates-hardwood-flooring-project-pj-vj~3138403)
  - Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
  - Photos: 1
- [Crystal Lake Hardwood Flooring Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crystal-lake-hardwood-flooring-project-pj-vj~2913542)
  - Location: Crystal Lake, IL
  - Photos: 3

[See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/flooring-contractors/applied-improvements-llc-pfvwus-pf~187119142)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-07.*