Solid Wood Restoration
Solid oak, maple and hardwood floors sanded back to fresh timber and refinished to last.
One of the great advantages of solid hardwood is that it can be restored again and again. However worn the surface looks, there is normally fresh timber just beneath it.
We work with oak, maple, walnut, beech, merbau and other hardwoods using dust-free sanding equipment and finishes suited to each timber. This sits within our wider floor sanding services.
Signs your floor needs restoring
Deep scratches from furniture, pets and grit
Bare, grey patches in busy areas
Old lacquer that has yellowed or flaked
Water damage and black stains around plants and sinks
Boards that have cupped or lifted slightly
How we restore solid wood
After a free survey and fixed quote, we protect the room and fix any loose boards. Badly damaged sections are replaced as part of our engineered and solid floor repairs. Multiple sanding passes level the floor and remove every trace of the old finish.
Choosing the finish
Hardwax oils give a natural look and are simple to maintain, while water-based lacquers offer the strongest protection. If you would like a new colour, we can add floor staining first. Our guide on oil or lacquer helps you decide.
Hardwoods we work with
Each timber needs a slightly different approach. Maple is dense and shows sanding marks easily, so it needs very fine final abrasives. Exotic species such as merbau need finishes that bond well with their natural oils. Our products and process are matched to the timber in front of us.
Solid floors in schools, offices and halls get the same careful treatment, scheduled around your timetable. Ask us about weekend and holiday working for commercial sites. A restored solid floor can easily last another decade or more before it needs sanding again.
Most rooms are finished in one to two days, with light foot traffic possible after a few hours. Furniture can return after 24–48 hours.
Guarantee and aftercare
You get written care instructions and our 3-month service guarantee. To keep an oiled floor looking its best, book a maintenance re-oil every few years. See our prices for typical costs.
Guide prices
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Floor sanding & oiling
Dust-free sanding back to fresh timber, finished with two coats of hardwax oil.
from £22 per m²
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Floor sanding & lacquer
Full sand and three coats of hard-wearing water-based lacquer.
from £24 per m²
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Parquet sanding & finishing
Multi-direction sanding for block and herringbone floors, with your choice of finish.
from £28 per m²
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Gap filling
Resin filler or reclaimed pine slivers between floorboards.
from £6 per m²
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Floor staining
Colour samples on your floor and an even stain before finishing.
from £5 per m²
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Stairs stripping & restoration
Paint and varnish removal, repairs and finishing of treads and risers.
from £45 per step
Guide prices — we confirm a fixed price after a free survey.
Questions about solid wood restoration
Can engineered floors be sanded?
Usually, if the wear layer is at least 3 mm thick. We check the wear layer during the free survey, often by lifting a threshold strip or a floor vent. Our engineered floor guide explains more.
Will sanding wear my solid floor out?
A solid wood floor can be sanded many times over its life. Each sand removes only a very thin layer when done properly, which is why period floors are still going strong after a century.
How are your prices worked out?
The cost depends on the size of the floor, its condition and the finish. Our prices page shows typical starting prices, and we confirm everything with a fixed written quote.
Do you offer floor staining?
We do. After sanding we apply test patches on your timber so you can see how each shade looks in the room before we commit. Find out more about our staining service.
Should I oil or lacquer my floor?
Oil soaks into the timber for a natural look and is easy to spot-repair. Water-based lacquer sits on top as a hard-wearing film that copes well with spills and busy households. We recommend the right one at the survey — or read our guide to oil and lacquer.
How many coats of finish do you apply?
We usually apply two coats of hardwax oil or three coats of lacquer. Busy hallways and commercial floors can have an extra coat for added protection.
What our customers say
Exactly what we hoped for
“The hardwax oil finish in our dining room is beautiful. The only small thing was that they arrived a little later than planned on day one, but they kept us informed and still finished on time.”
Long Ditton
Great work at our school
“They completed our classroom floors in a single half-term week. The team were careful, safe and tidy, and staff were really impressed.”
Hersham
A transformed hall
“They worked around our services and events, finished on schedule and left the hall spotless. The hall feels bright and welcoming again.”
Hinchley Wood