Buffalo Grove sits in the northern stretch of Cook and Lake Counties, home to around 43,072 residents with a median household income of $129,395 (Data source: U.S. Census Bureau / Data Commons). That income level tells a clear story: homeowners here invest in their properties. They want work done right the first time, with materials that last and finishes that look good ten years from now. We see that expectation every time we pull into a driveway off Route 83 or Dundee Road. Buffalo Grove isn't a transient suburb — people put down roots here, and they care about their homes.
The climate doesn't make things easy on bathrooms. Chicago-area winters push hard through February, and the freeze-thaw cycles that hit northern Cook County take a toll on grout, caulk, and flooring over time. Older homes in established Buffalo Grove neighborhoods like Strathmore and Mike Rowe Farm see moisture problems that creep up quietly before they become expensive. We know what to look for because we've seen it dozens of times in homes just like yours.