Dark, swollen or cupped boards near dishwashers, fridges, radiators and doors. We find the moisture source and dry the subfloor before replacing boards.
Urine soaks into the wood and turns it black. Sanding rarely removes it, so affected boards are cut out and replaced.
Gaps open in dry winters and boards cup in humid summers. Holding indoor humidity between 30 and 50% often settles them before any repair.
We cut the damaged board down the middle, split it out without harming the tongue and groove of its neighbours, and weave in new boards with staggered joints. The new wood is matched by species, grade and width. Red oak strip flooring is a common match in older Toronto houses. Then we sand the patch flush, match the stain and blend the finish across the area.
Ranges before 13% HST. Board replacement pricing comes from a single published source, so your written quote may differ once we see the floor.
$150 – $350 / board
$4.50 – $8 / sq ft
$1 – $4 / sq ft
A few details from you make the repair plan faster and more accurate.
Tell us when you first saw the stain, gap or cupping and whether it changes with the seasons. That helps separate a leak from a humidity problem.
Leftover boards from the original install, often stored in a basement or garage, give the closest match for species and colour.
Avoid sanding, nailing or gluing the damaged boards before the visit. Moisture readings are more accurate on untouched wood.
Move furniture and rugs back a metre or two from the damage so there is room to cut out boards and weave in new ones.
We test stain on offcuts and on the new boards until the colour sits with the old floor.
Finish is feathered out to a doorway or a board edge so the sheen change is hard to see.
New oak darkens with light over the first months, so a fresh patch can look slightly light at first.
A repair visit starts with the cause, not only the damaged boards. We take moisture readings in the boards and subfloor around the area, check for leaks at dishwashers, fridge water lines and radiators, and look from the basement where the joists are exposed. Squeaks and soft spots often come from sheathing that has worked loose, which we re-fasten from below or through the face with trim screws. Boards that have lifted are checked for trapped moisture before they are pinned down. The repair goes ahead once the source has been dealt with.
Our old floors were uneven and badly worn, but the crew completely transformed them. We're very impressed with the quality and would gladly recommend them.
Great communication, fair pricing, and beautiful workmanship. The team helped us choose the right vinyl flooring and completed the project on schedule.
Yes. We cut out and replace only the damaged boards, then blend the finish. If the whole room is worn, refinishing after the repair gives a more even look.
Mild cupping often flattens once the wood and subfloor dry. Boards that stay black, split or delaminate need replacing. We take moisture readings before deciding.
We match species, width and direction, and blend the stain. Exact colour takes time because new wood ages with light, and the patch usually evens out over the following months.