Wood Floor Repairs

Wood floor repairs done properly

Replacing a wooden floor is expensive, and usually unnecessary. With the right timber, careful joinery and a well-matched finish, we repair the damaged areas and keep everything that is still sound. Our Surrey team has repaired floors in Victorian terraces, new-build flats, schools and churches, so we have seen most problems before.

Repairs are often the first stage of a bigger project. When the repair is followed by professional floor sanding, new pieces disappear into the floor. Where a full sand is not needed, a re-oil can blend a small repair into the surrounding finish.

What we repair

We tailor the repair to the construction of your floor:

• Parquet and block floor repairs - loose, hollow or missing blocks re-bonded or replaced, and herringbone or chevron patterns rebuilt.

• Floorboards repairs - replacing damaged original boards, re-fixing loose ones and tidying old plumbing and electrical cut-outs.

• Engineered & solid wood repairs - plank replacement, re-bonding lifted boards and dealing with movement or water damage.

Making repairs invisible

The hardest part of any repair is making it disappear. Wherever we can, we use reclaimed timber of the same species and size, because new wood rarely matches the colour of floors that have aged for decades. If new wood has to be used, we tone it in with stains and oils so the repair blends with the rest of the room.

Typical repair jobs

• Creaking floors and boards that move underfoot

• Loose parquet blocks and failed adhesive

• Water damage, staining and cupped boards

• Old service cut-outs, mismatched patches and filled holes

• Deep scratches, burns and impact damage

Fixing the root of the problem

A repair only lasts if the cause has been dealt with. Lifting blocks often point to damp or failed adhesive, cupped boards to a leak or poor ventilation, and creaks to loose fixings or tired joists. We take moisture readings, inspect underneath where we can and talk you through the options. Where another trade is needed first, we say so, so your new repair is not wasted.

What happens after the repair

A repaired floor can be left as it is, blended locally or fully refinished. Some customers add gap filling to cut draughts, or a stain to give the room a new look. Please note that gap filling is excluded from our service guarantee, because wooden floors move with the seasons and the structure of the building. Our restoration work itself is covered by a three-month service guarantee.

Why choose our Surrey team

We always survey the floor first and give you a fixed written quote, with no surprises on the day. Our craftsmen carry full public liability insurance, protect your rooms and leave the house clean. You can see examples of our work on the projects page, and typical costs on our prices page.

Looking after a larger building? We also carry out repairs for public buildings, planned around your timetable.