Hardwood Floor Repair

Cosmetic damage — scratches, dullness, surface stains — can usually be addressed with refinishing. Structural damage involves the wood itself — cracks, cupping, buckling, or soft spots — and requires repair before refinishing. We assess this during the estimate and walk you through what we find.

Light surface pet stains often improve with refinishing. Deep stains that have soaked into the wood may require board replacement to fully resolve. We evaluate the depth and extent of staining during the estimate.

In most cases repair and refinishing is significantly more cost-effective than replacement and produces a better result — you are working with original wood that may be of higher quality than what is available today. We give you an honest assessment of whether repair makes sense for your specific situation.

Squeaks are usually caused by movement between the floorboards and the subfloor, loose fasteners, or gaps that have developed over time. Many squeaks can be fixed without removing the floor. We evaluate the source of the squeak and recommend the least invasive fix.

Small seasonal gaps that open in winter and close in summer are normal for Minnesota homes and do not need repair. Larger permanent gaps may be filled or require board replacement depending on the cause. We help you determine which situation you have.

It depends on the extent of the damage. Localized water damage that has not caused cupping, buckling, or subfloor damage can often be repaired by replacing the affected boards. Widespread water damage may require more extensive work.

We source material that matches your existing floor in species, width, and grade as closely as possible. Finishing on-site allows us to match the stain and sheen level so the repair blends naturally.

Yes. Damaged boards can be carefully removed and replaced with matching material. The repair area is then sanded and finished to blend with the surrounding floor as closely as possible.