Weles use NWFA-approved methods to fix damage, moisture, squeaks, and color problems on your hardwood floors to bring back their original look. These methods work for homes in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Weles offers complete hardwood floor repair & restoration in Greater Boston, Cape Ann, the New Hampshire Seacoast, and Southern Maine. Before doing any cosmetic work, our team checks every plank, subfloor, and joist connection to make sure the structure is stable. This includes everything from spot board swaps to whole-room rejuvenation.
We use NWFA moisture guidelines to make sure that the subfloor—whether it's plywood, OSB, or concrete—is level so that the repaired boards can get used to the new environment. Once we know the equilibrium moisture content (EMC), we can start color blending, sanding, and finishing systems that go well with your current floor.
Homeowners, landlords, and historic property managers in New England trust us to fix squeaks, clean up pet and water damage, and add new underlayment when needed. Every project comes with a service plan that takes into account your schedule, how you want the work done, and the area's normal humidity changes (30–50% RH; 60–80°F).
We fix damage to the surface and problems with the finish before they spread to other rooms.
We fix damage to the surface and problems with the finish before they spread to other rooms.
Serious moisture problems are mitigated first—industry publications such as Hardwood Floors Magazine emphasize drying and dehumidification before cosmetic work.
Quiet squeaks, stabilize subfloors, and make fastening systems stronger so they last longer.
We check the subfloor access for screw-down, adhesive injection, or sistering solutions so that squeaks stay quiet.
Use proactive humidity management and personalized care plans to keep repairs safe.
We check our wood floor water damage guide
Stories from clients before and after the changes, as well as credentials that are well-known.
We replaced boards that pets had damaged, re-secured squeaky joists, and made a custom stain that kept the historic patina. Water-based polyurethane helped the final coats dry in 24 hours.
Engineered flooring over concrete got moisture protection, better underlayment, and localized sanding to make board swaps look better. This work was done between tenants.
A whole-home humidifier and regular EMC monitoring kept the humidity levels stable throughout the year. We kept the lodge open while making repairs that matched the color.
A clear, repeatable workflow keeps your project on track and protects the finishes and rooms next to it.
We document the damage, take pictures, and use pin and pinless meters to check for moisture and relative humidity. Before any sanding or staining starts, plans to lower the numbers must be put in pla
Written plans for moving furniture, keeping dust contained, and protecting surfaces are in place so your home stays functional. At every setup, our crews use NWFA jobsite checklists.
We do board swaps, patch parquet, tighten fasteners, and get to subfloors when we can. We use methods shown on piprolink.com to fix squeaks for good.
We use our Dustless Floor Sanding system powered by Bona DCS equipment to do either localized sanding or a full-room sand, depending on the size of the job. Check out our Sanding Hardwood Floors page for the whole process.
Custom stain blends, trowel-filling, and choosing the right finish system (water-based, oil-based polyurethane, or hardwax) make it impossible to tell where the repairs were made. Check out the different finish options on our Hardwood Floor Stain page.
We check the sheen, texture, and sound, and then we leave a humidity care plan (30–50% RH).
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Perfect for floors that have been preserved and only need strategic board swaps, color blending, or squeak fixes.
We use board swaps along with targeted sanding and stain blending to make the transitions smooth..
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Level the whole space again, change the colors, and put in new protective systems all over the place.
For whole-home planning, read our article on refinishing vs. resurfacing.
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When the subfloor or layout needs more than just fixing or blending the surface, this is what you should do.
We only talk about replacement after talking about repair and refinishing to keep sustainability in mind.
See Replacement OptionsTo keep warranties and protect structural layers, each type of floor needs a different approach.
We always make sure that the core materials and the underlayment match. If a repair might go over the limits set by the manufacturer, we suggest other options that keep coverage and performance.
Every repair plan is different. The type of work, the type of animal, how easy it is to get to, the finish system, and the stairs all affect the cost and the time it will take.
You can upload pictures and measurements using our online estimator. We quickly give you choices and set up on-site evaluations when necessary.
Most repairs take one to five days, depending on how many repairs there are and how long it takes for each coat to dry.
Start Online EstimateWe adapt our methods to work on older buildings, from brownstones in Back Bay to cottages on the lake in Maine. That means taking care of the radiators, matching the grain of old-growth pine or oak, adding patina when asked, and keeping the indoor climate between 30 and 50 percent RH to keep the floors from gapping or crowning in the winter.
To keep things authentic, we follow NWFA historic guidelines and work with preservation teams and property managers to plan work around tenants or museum schedules.
Hardwood Floor Repair & Restoration
Yes, most of the time. After the moisture is gone and the subfloor is stable, we can replace individual planks and sand the areas around them to make the finishes match. If the buckling or rot is very bad, you may need to replace a larger area.
Keep indoor relative humidity between 30-50% and temperatures 60-80°F. We recommend hygrometers and seasonal adjustment tips adapted from Rehmeyer Wood Floors guidance.
Our dust containment system captures airborne particles at the source. It leverages Bona's DCS technology to keep adjacent rooms clean.
We feather sanding zones, color blend stains, and match sheen levels so new boards disappear into the field. Natural variations remain authentic, especially in historic homes.
Light foot traffic is typically allowed after 24 hours for water-based finishes and 48 hours for oil-based systems. Wait five to seven days before deploying rugs or heavy furniture unless advised otherwise.
