Hardwood Floor Repair in Westport
Damaged floors don’t usually need complete refinishing or replacement. As a local flooring contractor, we fix dozens of floor problems every month without major hassle or cost.
Most Westport repairs involve moisture issues, especially near the shore. We handle a lot of water damage floor repair jobs after pipe leaks or when humidity wreaks havoc. Pet scratches, furniture dents, and dropped items make up another big chunk of our repair calls.
Older homes around Greens Farms often need board replacements where heating vents caused splitting over decades. Same with those 1950s ranches where radiator leaks damaged boards.
The tricky part is matching, making new wood blend with old. After working on Westport floors for decades, we know what was used in different neighborhoods and eras. That local knowledge helps our repairs practically disappear when we’re done.
Restore The Beauty of Your Hardwood Floors
Most floors don’t need replacing, even when they look pretty rough. We’ve saved some real disasters in old Westport homes that other guys wanted to rip out.
Those water stains from when the dishwasher leaked? Usually fixable. Same with deep scratches from moving furniture or pet claws. Sometimes we need to do hardwood board replacement in the worst spots, but most damage can be fixed without tearing up everything.
The trick is catching problems early. Once boards start cupping or finish starts flaking, fixing it right away prevents bigger headaches. Regular hardwood floor maintenance saves money in the long run.
We don’t go overboard with repairs. If four boards are damaged, we replace just those four – not the whole floor. Most jobs wrap up in a day or two, and you can usually still use parts of your house during the work.
Our Repair Services in Fairfield County
We fix all kinds of floor problems in homes from Westport to the rest of Fairfield County.
Scratch and Scuff Removal
Those annoying scratches from moving furniture or kids’ toys? We can get most of them out. Our process works well on surface damage without sanding through your floor’s finish.
Dent and Chip Repair
Dropped something heavy? We fill and repair dents and chips all the time. The trick is matching the color and grain pattern so you can’t spot the fix afterward.
Stain Removal
Spilled wine? Dog had an accident? We’ve seen it all. Most stains can be fixed without replacing boards. Sometimes takes a bit of creative spot-refinishing, but the results are worth it.
Board Replacement
When a board’s too far gone, we swap it out. The hard part isn’t the replacement – it’s making the new board match floors that might be decades old.
Gaps and Buckling
Floors that gap in winter or buckle in summer are telling you something’s wrong. Usually it’s moisture-related. We don’t just fix the symptom – we figure out what’s causing it.
Tips for Westport Homeowners
You can prevent a lot of floor damage with some basic habits. Nothing complicated, just common sense stuff we’ve learned from decades in the business. Put felt pads under your furniture legs. Costs a few bucks at the hardware store but saves your floors from scratches when things get moved around. We recommend the ones you replace every year or so – they work better than the stick-on kind.
Watch your home’s humidity. Too dry in winter causes gaps between boards. Too humid in summer can make floors cup or buckle. This matters more in Westport than people realize, especially in older homes near the water. Clean up spills right away. Water sitting on wood (even for an hour) can raise the grain or cause staining. Wine, juice, and pet accidents need immediate attention.
Skip the high heels on hardwood if you can. We’ve fixed countless little dimples from heel damage, especially in homes that entertain a lot. Those tiny points put thousands of pounds of pressure per square inch on your floors. Regular cleaning helps too. Just don’t soak the floor or use harsh chemicals. A slightly damp mop with a cleaner made for wood floors is all you need.
Schedule Your Free Repair Assessment
Got damaged floors in your Westport home? Just give us a call. Rick’s usually checking out floors somewhere in town most days and can swing by your place within the week.
When he stops by, he’ll look over what’s going on and talk straight about fixing it. No sales pitch, just practical solutions for your specific problem. Small stuff sometimes gets fixed right then if we’ve got the materials handy.
For bigger repairs, we’ll measure everything out and get you a clear quote. Most Westport hardwood repairs wrap up in a day or two at most.
Unlike companies pushing complete replacement or vinyl floor installation, we focus on preserving your existing hardwood whenever possible. We’ve been repairing floors around Westport for decades – odds are we’ve fixed something similar to your issue before. Just call the shop or send us a note through the website. We’ll set up a time that works for you.