Hardwood Floor Repair

We repair board-level damage including cracks, splits, cupped boards, and water damage. We also handle lace-in repairs for missing or badly damaged sections, squeak elimination, subfloor correction, and color-matched patches so the repair blends with the surrounding floor.

A lace-in repair involves removing damaged boards and weaving new boards into the existing floor pattern. It requires skill in both installation and color matching to make the repair invisible. We assess feasibility during the free in-home visit.

Yes. Squeaks are typically caused by boards rubbing against each other, fasteners working loose, or movement between the subfloor and floor joists. We diagnose the source and apply the appropriate fix, whether from above or below depending on access.

It depends on the extent of the damage. Surface staining and minor cupping can often be addressed through sanding and refinishing. Boards that are buckled, structurally compromised, or showing mold typically need to be replaced. We assess this in person and give you an honest recommendation.

Color matching is one of the most skilled parts of floor repair. We use sample stains applied directly on the new wood in your lighting conditions, adjusting until the match is as close as possible before committing to the full repair area.

Yes. Subfloor problems including soft spots, uneven areas, delaminated plywood, and inadequate support are addressed before any new flooring is installed or repaired. Skipping subfloor prep leads to premature failure of the finished floor.

We will give you an honest answer. If a floor has isolated damage and the surrounding boards are in good shape, repair is almost always the better value. If damage is widespread or the floor has been repaired multiple times already, we will tell you that replacement makes more sense.

Yes. Historic hardwood repair is work we take seriously. Original heart pine, property-milled pine, and old-growth hardwood found in Johnston County and Triangle historic homes require careful assessment before any repair work begins. These floors have limited wear layers and cannot tolerate the same approach as modern hardwood. We assess historic floors for board integrity, wear layer depth, and previous repairs before recommending a path forward. In some cases, stabilization and recoating is the right answer. In others, targeted board replacement with species-matched material is possible. We give you an honest assessment of what the floor can handle.