Floor Repair in Cary, Apex & Raleigh, NC

A few bad boards don’t always mean a new floor. We replace damaged hardwood boards, laminate and vinyl planks, and stair treads, and blend the repair with the floor around it as closely as the available material allows.

  • Free In-Home Estimate
  • Written Scope & Price
  • We speak English, Spanish and Portuguese

Common repairs we fix

  • Boards stained or cupped by a leak, a pet or a plant
  • Deep scratches, gouges or dents from moving furniture
  • Planks that lifted, separated or clicked apart
  • Squeaks and soft spots from a loose subfloor

How we repair floors

  1. Text us photos of the damage and the floor around it: it speeds up the review
  2. At the free visit we find the cause, so the same damage doesn’t come back
  3. We replace only the damaged boards or planks when that’s possible
  4. We match species, width and color as closely as the available material allows
  5. Cleanup of the work area when we finish

Cleanup after the flooring work is included in every flooring service. That means we clean the area we worked in when the flooring work is done. It does not cover areas we didn’t work in. Post-construction cleaning is a separate service, with its own scope and written price. About cleanup

Repair or Replace?

The right answer depends on what caused the damage, how much of the floor is affected, what is underneath it and whether matching material is still available. We look at all four before recommending either option, and we explain the reason.

When a repair usually makes sense

  • The damage is limited to a few boards or planks
  • The cause, such as a leak, a pet or a plant, has been found and fixed
  • The subfloor underneath is solid and dry
  • Matching material is available, or you kept leftover boxes from the original install

When replacement may make more sense

  • Damage is spread across a large part of the room
  • The subfloor is soft, damaged or keeps getting wet
  • The product is discontinued and nothing close enough can be found
  • The floor is worn out overall, or you already want a different floor

Water damage: fix the source first

Leaks and moisture under the floor have to be fixed before any repair or replacement, or the damage comes back. A wet subfloor needs to dry before new flooring goes down. If there is standing water or signs of mold, a water damage specialist may need to come first.

Matching the floor you have

New boards can look different from an older floor at first: wood changes color with age and light, and finishes wear. Species, width, thickness and finish all need to match. With laminate and vinyl plank, the exact product line matters because locking systems differ between brands. We tell you honestly what to expect before any work starts.

Floor Repair projects

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Before: Floor repair: section of planks replaced After: Floor repair: section of planks replaced
Floor repair: section of planks replaced

What does it cost?

Every home is different: the product you choose, the size and layout, the subfloor, and stairs all change the price. Removal and disposal of the old floor are charged separately and itemized in your proposal. After the free visit you get a written price, and nothing starts until you approve it.

What affects hardwood floor installation cost in Cary & Apex

From assessment to final cleanup

From your photos to a finished, clean floor. You see the price in writing before any work starts.

  1. Send photos

    Text a few photos to (919) 525-4755 or use the form. A rough size helps.

  2. Free visit

    Tayson comes out, measures and checks the subfloor, moisture and access. No cost, no pressure.

  3. Written proposal

    Scope, price and schedule in writing. Nothing starts until you approve it.

  4. Installation

    We install your floor to the manufacturer’s instructions, with cuts, transitions and trim.

  5. Final cleanup

    We clean the area we worked in and walk through the floor with you.

Floor Repair: common questions

More questions

Will the repair be visible?

Our goal is a repair you have to look for. New boards can look slightly different from an older floor at first; we’ll tell you honestly what to expect before we start.

Can you repair laminate or LVP, or does it all have to be replaced?

Many click-together floors can be repaired by replacing the damaged planks, especially if you have leftover boxes. We confirm at the visit.

Do I need to find the cause of the water damage first?

Yes. We’ll point out what we see, but leaks should be fixed before the floor is repaired, or the damage will return.

Get your free floor repair estimate

Tell us about the floor. Photos help, and we’ll reply with the next step.

Prefer to talk?(919) 525-4755Call or text. We speak English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Text us photos instead

Up to 10 photos of the floor and the area around it.

No obligation. We’ll contact you about the next step.

Prefer to plan in detail? Use our project planner

Ready for new floors? Get your free estimate today.

Flooring Brands We Install

  • Mohawk
  • COREtec
  • Lifeproof
  • SMARTCORE
  • NuCore

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