Water-Damaged Hardwood Floor Repair

Water and hardwood don't mix. The faster you act after a leak, the more of your floor we can save.

What we see most

• Dishwasher leaks - slow drips behind the appliance, damage spreading under cabinets.
• Refrigerator water-line failure - freezer ice-maker line slowly leaks, damages adjacent flooring.
• Roof leaks - water tracks down a wall and damages floor at the base.
• Bathroom overflows - toilet or tub water spreads to adjacent hardwood.
• HVAC condensate - overflow pan failure on attic units leaks through ceiling.

The damage progression

• Hour 0 – 4: floor surface is wet but recoverable if dried fast.
• Hour 4 – 24: water has penetrated wood. Cupping likely.
• Day 1 – 7: discoloration and staining set in. Some recovers; some permanent.
• Day 7+: mold risk. Subfloor damage likely.

What we do

1. Assess damage extent. How many boards? How deep? Is the subfloor wet?
2. Identify and fix water source if not already done.
3. Dry the area aggressively - fans, dehumidifier, moisture meters.
4. Replace damaged boards with matching species, grade, and stain.
5. Treat subfloor if needed - sometimes light remediation, sometimes section replacement.
6. Refinish surrounding area to blend repair with existing floor.

What's usually salvageable

• Surface staining that hasn't penetrated deep - often refinishes out.
• Light cupping that flattens after thorough drying - often saved.
• Localized damage (a few boards) - replaced and refinished, blends in.

What requires replacement

• Severe cupping that doesn't flatten after 14 days of drying.
• Crowning (board centers higher than edges).
• Mold or rot in subfloor.
• Widespread damage across multiple rooms.

Call us for fast response - every hour matters with water damage.