Can old San Mateo hardwood be refinished instead of replaced?
Often yes. Many craftsman and ranch homes here have original oak or fir flooring worth refinishing rather than replacing.
Flooring in San Mateo, CA
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San Mateo's 1920s-1950s craftsman and ranch homes often still have original hardwood under later carpet or vinyl, and raised foundations are more common here than the slab construction typical in newer South Bay tracts, which changes our subfloor approach.
We regularly find refinishing-worthy original oak or fir flooring in San Mateo homes near the older downtown core, often a better value than full replacement.
What we’ll ask you about
Before we send a quote, we’ll ask a few quick questions so your flooring estimate is accurate:
- What type of flooring are you interested in?
- How many square feet needs to be covered?
- Is there existing flooring that needs to be removed first?
Recent Flooring work in San Mateo
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Common questions
Do San Mateo homes need a subfloor inspection before flooring install?
Raised foundations are common here, so we may recommend a visit to check subfloor condition before final pricing.
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