Floor Sanding Services

Few things transform a room as quickly as a freshly sanded wooden floor. We take worn, scratched and discoloured floors right back to fresh timber, and finish them with oils or lacquers that suit how each room is used.

We always begin with a free survey, honest advice and a fixed written quote, so there are no surprises on the day. Our dust-free sanding machines capture around 99% of dust at source, which means very little cleaning once we have gone.

Specialist sanding for every floor

No two floors are the same, so we offer a range of specialist services. Most projects combine two or three of these:

• Parquet floor sanding — careful sanding that respects the pattern of herringbone and block floors.

• Solid wood restoration — deep scratches and old finishes removed from oak, maple and other hardwoods.

• Floorboards restoration — period pine boards cleaned up, repaired and sanded.

• Gap filling between boards — resin filler or reclaimed pine slivers to cut draughts.

• Wood floor staining — from soft natural tones to deep walnut and grey.

• Staircase stripping and refinishing — paint and varnish removed from treads, risers and spindles.

• Decking restoration — grey, slippery decking cleaned, sanded and oiled.

What happens on the day

We start by protecting your home: skirting, doorways and nearby rooms are masked, nails are punched below the surface and any loose boards are secured. Damaged sections are put right before sanding with our wood floor repairs service, using matched or reclaimed timber.

We then sand in several passes, moving from coarse to fine abrasives, taking off old coatings and flattening cupped or uneven boards. Edges and corners are worked by hand-held edgers so the whole floor matches.

Finishes we use

Hardwax oil gives a natural, matt look and is easy to touch up, while lacquer creates a hard-wearing surface that shrugs off spills and heavy traffic. If you are not sure, our guide to oil or lacquer explains the pros and cons. All our finishes are low-VOC and safe for families and pets.

Who we work for

Most of our work is in family homes across Esher, and we regularly work in schools, churches and community halls. Larger buildings are covered by our public spaces service, planned around term times and events.

Aftercare and guarantee

You can usually walk on the floor in socks after a few hours, return furniture after 24–48 hours and put rugs back after about a week. Oiled floors stay at their best with periodic re-oiling and maintenance, which we are happy to carry out.

What makes our work different

Each project is run by an experienced craftsman, not a rotating crew of subcontractors. You get straight answers, realistic timings and a recommendation based on your floor, not on what is easiest for us. Our work is backed by £5m public liability insurance and have more than ten years of experience restoring wooden floors.

• A fixed price agreed before we start

• Around 99% of dust captured at source

• Finishes that are safe for children and pets

• Rooms protected and left clean every day

How long will it take?

A typical room takes one to two days; larger areas or extra repairs add time. Read how long floor sanding takes for a realistic timeline, including curing times before rugs go back. A few simple steps beforehand, such as clearing small items and planning access, help everything run smoothly.

Every restoration comes with our 3-month service guarantee, and you can check typical costs on our prices page. For examples of finished floors, take a look at our projects.