Re-Oiling & Floorcare
Maintenance re-oiling and lacquer re-coating that refresh wooden floors in Esher without a full sand.
Looking after your wooden floor
Most worn floors need maintenance, not a full sand. As long as the finish has not worn through to bare timber, a deep clean and fresh coat of oil or lacquer can bring the floor back to life in a day. Regular maintenance also means the floor needs sanding far less often, so the wood lasts longer.
Our floorcare services
The right treatment depends on how your floor was finished:
Maintenance re-oiling - deep cleaning and a new coat of hardwax oil for floors that look dry, grey or patchy.
Lacquer re-coating - a light sand and new topcoat of lacquer for floors with dull walkways and fine scratches.
When maintenance is enough
A maintenance coat is the right choice when the wood itself is undamaged. If you can see bare, grey or stained wood, deep scratches or dents, the floor will need a full floor sanding to get back to fresh timber. Damaged boards or loose blocks should be dealt with first through our wood floor repairs. Our guide when to re-oil or re-coat helps you decide.
Why maintain your floor?
Fast - most rooms are done in a day
Far cheaper than a full sand
Protects the timber and extends the life of the floor
Brings back colour and protection
Floorcare for homes and businesses
We look after floors in family homes, rented flats, shops and offices. Busy public spaces benefit too, with maintenance coats booked into quieter periods. Many of our customers book a maintenance visit every year or two, so the floor never gets to the point of needing a full sand.
Our finishes
We use professional hardwax oils, maintenance oils and water-based lacquers from established flooring brands. All are low-VOC, low-odour and safe once cured. We match the product to your existing finish wherever possible, so the new coat bonds properly and looks consistent. Ask us about colour-tinted maintenance oils if your floor was originally stained.
Small marks, quick fixes
Oiled floors are easy to spot-repair, which keeps maintenance simple. A scratch by the back door or a worn patch in front of the sink can often be lightly sanded, re-oiled and blended in on the same visit. Lacquered floors are less forgiving, which is why we recommend re-coating the whole room rather than patches. We always recommend the simplest option that will look right.
When maintenance is no longer enough, we can carry out a full restoration instead. Full restorations are backed by our three-month service guarantee.
Aftercare advice
After every maintenance visit we give you simple care instructions and recommend the right cleaning products for your finish. Our guide on caring for oiled floors covers the day-to-day routine. See our guide prices for maintenance costs.
Prices for Re-Oiling & Aftercare
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Maintenance re-oil
Deep clean and fresh coat of oil — no sanding needed.
from £9 per m²
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Re-coating lacquered floors
Light abrade and a new protective coat of lacquer.
from £12 per m²
Guide prices — we confirm a fixed price after a free survey.
How it works
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01
Check the floor
We check whether your floor is oiled or lacquered and how worn the finish is.
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Clean & prepare
Dirt, grease and old polish are removed so the new coat bonds properly.
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Light preparation
The surface is buffed or lightly abraded to give the new coat a key.
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New finish
We apply a fresh coat of the right oil or lacquer and buff to an even finish.
Common questions
How often do oiled floors need maintenance?
Busy areas usually benefit from a maintenance coat every one to three years; quieter rooms can go longer.
Can a lacquered floor be re-oiled?
Not directly. Oil cannot soak through lacquer, so changing finish needs a full sand back to bare wood first.
How long before I can use the floor?
Light foot traffic after a few hours; furniture after 24 to 48 hours and rugs after about a week.
Does maintenance hide scratches?
Fine scratches in the finish disappear; deeper marks in the timber need a full sand.
Refresh your floor in Esher
Tell us about your floor and we will recommend the right maintenance coat.
Questions about Re-Oiling & Aftercare
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.
How should I clean an oiled floor?
Use a soft brush or vacuum, then a barely damp mop with a wood floor soap. Avoid steam mops and bleach or multi-surface sprays. Read our care guide for a simple routine.
Do you guarantee your work?
Our floor restoration comes with a 3-month service guarantee. If something is not right with our workmanship in that time, we come back and put it right. Gap filling is excluded, because wooden floors move with the seasons — see our service guarantee for the details.
Are your oils and lacquers pet-friendly?
They are. We use low-VOC oils and water-based lacquers that are safe for children and pets once fully dry. We suggest keeping pets out of the room for the first 24 hours, and keep claws trimmed to help the finish last.
Can you quote from photos?
For many jobs, yes. A few clear photos and the room sizes let us give a guide price quickly. We confirm it with a short visit before work starts, so the final quote is fixed.
When does an oiled floor need a fresh coat?
Busy areas like hallways and kitchens usually need a maintenance coat every one to two years. Quieter rooms can go much longer. Our guide to re-oiling and re-coating helps you judge.
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