Squeaky floor repair in Exeter
Professional squeaky floor repair services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-60 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional squeaky floor repair - floorboards secured to joists, movement eliminated, blessed silence restored. No more tiptoeing through your own house.
Silence Is Golden
Squeaky floors announce every step. Great for security, terrible for sleeping partners and babies. A proper fix secures the boards so they can't move and can't make noise.
🤫 Peace at last. Walk normally without broadcasting your location.
Why Floors Squeak
| ✅ After Repair | ❌ Squeaky Floors |
|---|---|
| Boards secure | Movement with every step |
| Silent walking | Creaks and groans |
| Solid underfoot | Flex and bounce |
| Properly fixed | Temporary nails |
What You Get
🔧 Full Repair
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Locate | Squeaky spots identified |
| Access | Through floor or from below |
| Secure | Screws into joists |
| Test | Walk test every repair |
| Done | Silence confirmed |
📦 Fixing Methods
- Screw through floorboard
- Bracket from below
- Packing between boards
- Lubricant for minor rubbing
Pricing Guide
| Repair Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Standard squeak repair | 30-60 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Multiple areas may take longer.
Perfect For...
✅ Night walkers - Silent access
✅ Baby's room - Don't wake them
✅ Before selling - Buyers notice
✅ Annoying creaks - Finally fixed
Why Choose Us for Squeaky floor repair in Exeter?
Squeaks eliminated
Boards secured
Minimal disruption
Lasting fix
What to Expect
Step 1: Find
We walk the floor, locate every squeak, and identify joists below.
Step 2: Fix
Screws driven through boards into joists, securing movement points.
Step 3: Test
Walk every repaired area to confirm silence.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fixing it yourself? Here's the approach:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Drill/driver
- Stud finder (for joists)
- 50mm wood screws
- Countersink bit
- Filler (if exposed)
📐 Key steps
- Walk floor to locate all squeaks
- Mark squeaky spots
- Find joist positions (stud finder or nail lines)
- Drill pilot hole through board
- Countersink for screw head
- Drive screw into joist below
- Fill and sand if visible
- Test by walking
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Missing the joist (screw hits nothing)
- Using nails (work loose again)
- Not countersinking (trip hazard)
- Fixing one board, missing adjacent
💡 Pro trick: If you have access from below (basement or cellar), you can fix squeaks from underneath using brackets or wedges. This avoids any visible fixings on the floor above.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔩 Screws beat nails - original floors were nailed. Nails work loose over time, which is why they squeak. Screws pull the board tight and stay tight.
Squeak causes:
- Boards loose from joists
- Boards rubbing each other
- Joists moving on bearings
- Gaps developed over time
Through carpet:
- Can often fix without lifting
- Screw through carpet pile
- Barely visible
- Much less disruption
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do floors squeak?
Movement. Boards rub against each other or against nails/joists when you walk. The noise is timber rubbing on timber or metal. Fixing it means stopping the movement.
Can squeaks be fixed without lifting the carpet?
Sometimes. We can often screw through carpet into the joist below, which secures the board without removing flooring. Some situations need access underneath.
Will the fix last?
Yes - screws hold better than nails and don't work loose. Once the movement is stopped, the squeak stays gone.
Can you fix squeaky stairs too?
Yes - stairs squeak for similar reasons. We can secure treads from above or below depending on access.
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