Can you match old boards installed decades ago?

Often yes — using reclaimed sources or careful species and cut matching. When an exact match isn't possible, we show you the closest available option before we start.

How much of the floor gets sanded when you replace a board?

Usually just the immediate area around the repair, then we blend the finish to hide the transition. Full-room sanding is only recommended when the repair would otherwise be visible against the existing finish.

Service · Repair

Board replacement, pet damage, water stains — repaired.

You don't always need to redo the whole floor. Sometimes the fix is smaller than you think.

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Board replacement, pet damage, water stains — repaired.

Who this is for

Homeowners with specific problem areas — damaged boards, pet urine stains, water damage, gaps between boards, worn transitions — who want to fix what's broken without redoing the entire house.

Who this isn't for

Wall-to-wall damage across most of a floor — in those cases full refinishing or replacement is usually more efficient than repair. We'll be honest about which path fits.

Scope

What's included

On-site assessment of the damaged area
Species matching from existing stock or reclaimed sources
Board removal and replacement
Local sanding and blending with the surrounding finish
Color and finish matching
Screen-and-recoat of adjacent area when needed to hide the transition
Cleanup

How we work

The Restore-or-Replace Assessment

Five steps. In your home. No pressure.

01
Tell us about the project
A short conversation about the rooms, the floor and what you're hoping to change. Photos help, but they aren't required.
02
On-site walk-through
We see the floor in person. Every board, every seam, every stain — an in-home visit rather than a quote over the phone.
03
Restore, repair or replace
You get a clear recommendation. If the floor can be saved, we show you how. If replacement makes more sense, we say so.
04
Recommended scope in writing
Scope, sequence, preparation and what to expect on-site — written down before any work is scheduled.
05
Next steps together
We agree on timing and answer the remaining questions before anyone picks up a sander.