Floor Sanding Services

A well-sanded wooden floor is one of the best improvements you can make to a home. 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.

Every job starts with a free survey 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.

What we sand and restore

Different timbers and floor types need different techniques. Most projects combine two or three of these:

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

• Solid wood floor restoration — hardwood floors taken back to bare timber and refinished.

• Original floorboard restoration — Victorian and Edwardian boards brought back to their best.

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

• 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: we sheet up doorways and protect skirting and furniture, protruding nails are punched down and loose boards fixed. If boards or blocks are damaged beyond sanding, our wood floor repairs team replaces them with matched timber first.

We then sand in several passes, moving from coarse to fine abrasives, removing the old finish and levelling the surface. Edgers and detail sanders take care of the perimeter, corners and under radiators.

Choosing a finish

Hardwax oil gives a natural, matt look and is easy to touch up, while water-based lacquers form a tougher layer for busy kitchens and hallways. If you are not sure, our guide to oil or lacquer explains the pros and cons. We only use low-VOC oils and water-based lacquers.

Who we work for

We sand floors in houses and flats all over Harrow, 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.

Looking after your new floor

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. We are fully insured with £5m public liability cover and have more than ten years of experience restoring wooden floors.

• A fixed price agreed before we start

• Dust-free machines with full extraction

• Low-VOC oils and water-based lacquers

• Rooms protected and left clean every day

How long will it take?

Most single rooms are sanded and finished in one to two days, while whole ground floors take a little longer. 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.

Our restoration work is backed by a 3-month service guarantee, and you can check typical costs on our prices page. Want to see the results first? Browse our recent projects.