Floor work
- Damaged planks replaced
- Gaps between planks closed
- Lifting or peaked planks fixed
- Transitions to tile and hardwood
- Door bottoms trimmed to clear new floors
- Quarter round and shoe molding refitted
New floors in old houses
With 52.3 percent of homes over 60 years old, many San Gabriel houses have new plank floors over original wood or tile. Doors then drag and thresholds don’t meet, which I fix by trimming doors and fitting reducers.
Older floors are rarely flat, so peaks in floating floors often come from the subfloor.
Steps
Look
I check the damage and the subfloor.
Plank
The bad plank is replaced.
Transitions
Reducers and thresholds fitted.
Doors
Doors trimmed to clear if needed.
Big floor problems
Water damage under the floor or a full new floor goes to a flooring company.
On the same San Gabriel visit, people also tend to ask about squeaky floor repair, broken tile repair and regrouting or baseboard and trim repair.
What to send
Photos of the damage and any spare planks.
Floor questions
Can you trim a door that drags on a new floor?
Yes, I take it down, trim the bottom and rehang it.
Can you replace a single laminate plank?
Yes.
What is a floor transition strip?
A strip that covers the joint where two floors meet.
What does plank floor repair run?
It depends on the job. Send a photo for a free estimate.
Guides
- A move-in checklist for an older houseWhat to check and fix when you move into an older San Gabriel home, from shutoffs and smoke alarms to locks, outlets and window hardware.
- Small updates that make an older home easier for aging parentsSmall changes that make an older San Gabriel home easier for aging parents: lever handles, easier switches, better lighting, a handheld shower and more.
We’re a handyman in San Gabriel for small repairs like this one, with an upfront price by text.
This job sits in our drywall, plaster and paint touch-ups group. For other repairs, see the services overview, or start with the repair guide for San Gabriel’s older homes.