Wood Floor Repairs

Wooden floor repairs in Cobham

Most wooden floors that look tired or broken can be saved. Cracked boards, loose parquet blocks, water stains, deep gouges and creaks can almost always be repaired in place, keeping the character and value of the original timber. Our Cobham team has repaired floors in Victorian terraces, new-build flats, schools and churches, so we have seen most problems before.

Many repairs are carried out just before a full restoration. Once the floor is sound, floor sanding takes everything back to fresh timber so new and old wood finish as one surface. Where a full sand is not needed, a re-oil can blend a small repair into the surrounding finish.

Specialist repairs for every type of wooden floor

Different floors fail in different ways, so we offer three dedicated repair services:

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

• Floorboards repairs - split, rotten or badly patched boards replaced with matched reclaimed pine, and loose boards secured to the joists.

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

How we match new timber to old

Good repairs should be invisible once the floor is finished. 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.

Common problems we fix

• 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

Finding the cause, not just the symptom

Before we fix anything, we work out why the floor failed. 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 check moisture levels with a meter, look at the subfloor and explain what we find in plain English. If something needs a plumber or builder first, we will tell you honestly rather than cover it up.

Repair, then restore

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. Because timber moves through the year, gap filling is not covered by our service guarantee - we always explain why before work starts. Everything else comes with our three-month guarantee on restoration work.

Why choose our Cobham team

Every repair begins with a free survey, so you know exactly what is needed and what it will cost before we start. We are fully insured, work tidily and protect the rest of your home while we work. Browse our recent projects to see repaired floors after finishing, or check our guide prices for typical costs.

Looking after a larger building? Our public spaces team can schedule repairs around opening hours, services and events.