Floorboard repair in Exeter
Professional floorboard repair services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
30-90 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional floorboard repair - squeaky boards silenced, gaps filled, loose boards secured. Solid, quiet floor underfoot again.
Solid Floors Again
Floorboards have a long life - but after decades they develop squeaks, gaps appear, and boards work loose. Most problems are fixable without replacing the whole floor.
🔨 Usually fixable. That annoying squeak every time you walk to the bathroom? Usually solved in minutes.
Common Floorboard Problems
| ✅ After Repair | ❌ Typical Issues |
|---|---|
| Silent underfoot | Squeaks with every step |
| Solid, no movement | Boards bounce |
| Gaps filled | Draughty gaps |
| Level surface | Lifted edges |
What You Get
🔧 Full Repair
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Problem identified |
| Fix | Boards secured to joists |
| Fill | Gaps dealt with |
| Test | Walk test - no more noise |
| Finish | Ready for carpet or staining |
📦 Problems Fixed
- Squeaking boards
- Gaps between boards
- Loose or lifted boards
- Nail pops
- Split ends
Pricing Guide
| Repair Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Minor repairs | 30 mins | £60 |
| Multiple issues | 90 mins | £85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Perfect For...
✅ Squeaky landings - Stop the midnight noise
✅ Bedroom floors - Peace and quiet
✅ Old houses - Character floors maintained
✅ Pre-carpet - Solid base before laying
Why Choose Us for Floorboard repair in Exeter?
Squeaks eliminated
Gaps filled properly
Boards secured solid
No more movement
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess
Walk the floor, identify problem areas, agree repair approach.
Step 2: Fix
Boards screwed down, gaps filled, movement eliminated.
Step 3: Done
Final walk test, any remaining issues noted.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fixing it yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Drill/driver
- Wood screws (not nails)
- Stud finder
- Wood filler or slivers
- Hammer (for nail pops)
📐 Key steps
- Locate the joist (usually where nails are)
- Drill pilot hole through board
- Screw into joist (not just floorboard)
- Countersink screw head
- Fill hole if necessary
- Test - no more squeak
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Screwing between joists (won't help)
- Using nails (they work loose again)
- Not drilling pilot holes (splits board)
- Filling gaps with flexible filler (fails)
💡 Pro trick: For squeaks, screws beat nails every time. The squeak is from movement - screws pull the board tight to the joist and hold it there. Nails work loose again.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔩 Screws not nails - if your floor was originally nailed and is now squeaking, screws are the answer. They grip better and won't work loose like the original nails did.
Exposed floorboards:
- More care needed for visible finish
- Pilot and countersink to hide screws
- Match wood filler to stain
- Consider calling in if appearance matters
Under carpet:
- Faster, less fussy repair
- Focus on eliminating movement
- Appearance doesn't matter
- Good time to fix before new carpet
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do my floorboards squeak?
Movement. The board moves against the joist or neighbouring boards when you step on it. Usually from loose nails, shrinkage, or joists that have dried and shrunk. Fixing means stopping the movement.
Can gaps between boards be fixed?
Yes - several methods depending on gap size. Small gaps can be filled. Larger gaps may need slivers of wood inserted. Very large gaps might mean boards need lifting and re-laying.
Will you need to lift the floor?
Not always. Many repairs can be done from above - screwing boards down, filling gaps. But sometimes lifting a section is necessary to fix joists or replace damaged sections.
Can you match old floorboards?
For repairs, we can get close matches. Exact matches for Victorian boards are harder - reclaimed timber may be needed. For patches that will be under carpet, matching doesn't matter.
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