Solid Wood Restoration
Deep scratches, worn patches and tired finishes removed from solid hardwood floors in Bromley.
One of the great advantages of solid hardwood is that it can be restored again and again. However worn the surface looks, there is normally fresh timber just beneath it.
Our Bromley team restores solid oak, maple, beech, walnut, ash and exotic hardwoods using dust-free sanding equipment and finishes suited to each timber. This sits within our wider floor sanding services.
Common problems we fix
Deep scratches from furniture, pets and grit
Worn, grey traffic lanes through doorways
Peeling or yellowed old varnish
Water marks and dark stains
Boards that have cupped or lifted slightly
From survey to final coat
We start with a free survey, then prepare the room and secure anything loose. Badly damaged sections are replaced as part of our engineered and solid floor repairs. We then sand in several stages, from coarse to fine, until the surface is flat and clean.
Finishing touches
Hardwax oils give a natural look and are simple to maintain, while water-based lacquers offer the strongest protection. For a change of colour, wood floor staining can be added before the protective coats. Read our oil or lacquer guide for help choosing.
Every type of hardwood
Oak is the most common solid floor we see, but every hardwood behaves differently under the sander. Dense maple needs careful final sanding to avoid visible marks. Walnut and cherry darken naturally and look best with a clear finish, while merbau and other exotic timbers contain natural oils that affect how finishes bond. Our products and process are matched to the timber in front of us.
Solid floors in schools, offices and halls get the same careful treatment, scheduled around your timetable. Ask us about weekend and holiday working for commercial sites. With good care, a restored hardwood floor can go many years before its next full sand.
A typical room takes one to two days, and you can walk on the floor in socks after a few hours. Furniture can return after 24–48 hours.
Guarantee and aftercare
Every restoration comes with our 3-month service guarantee, plus written aftercare advice. Oiled floors can be refreshed with a simple re-oil rather than another full sand. Guide costs are on our prices page.
Guide prices
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Floor sanding & oiling
Dust-free sanding back to fresh timber, finished with two coats of hardwax oil.
from £22 per m²
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Floor sanding & lacquer
Full sand and three coats of hard-wearing water-based lacquer.
from £24 per m²
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Parquet sanding & finishing
Multi-direction sanding for block and herringbone floors, with your choice of finish.
from £28 per m²
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Gap filling
Resin filler or reclaimed pine slivers between floorboards.
from £6 per m²
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Floor staining
Colour samples on your floor and an even stain before finishing.
from £5 per m²
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Stairs stripping & restoration
Paint and varnish removal, repairs and finishing of treads and risers.
from £45 per step
Guide prices — we confirm a fixed price after a free survey.
Questions about solid wood restoration
How many coats does a floor need?
Oiled floors normally get two coats, and lacquered floors three. High-traffic areas can have an extra coat for added protection.
What cleaner should I use on my wooden floor?
Use a soft brush or vacuum, then a barely damp mop with a wood floor soap. Avoid steam mops and bleach or multi-surface sprays. Read our care guide for a simple routine.
Will sanding wear my solid floor out?
Solid timber floors can be sanded again and again. Each sand removes only a fraction of a millimetre when done properly, which is why period floors are still going strong after a century.
What is the difference between oil and lacquer?
Oil soaks into the timber for a natural look and is easy to spot-repair. Lacquer forms a tougher surface layer that copes well with spills and busy households. We recommend the right one at the survey — or read our guide to oil and lacquer.
Is my engineered floor thick enough to sand?
Usually, if the wear layer is at least 3 mm thick. We check the wear layer during the free survey, often by lifting a threshold strip or a floor vent. Our engineered floor guide explains more.
Do you offer floor staining?
Yes. After sanding we apply test patches on your timber so you can see how each shade looks in the room before we commit. Find out more about wood floor staining.
What our customers say
Engineered floor sanded beautifully
“We were told our engineered oak would need replacing. These guys checked the wear layer and found plenty to work with. It looks brand new.”
Chislehurst
Pleased with the floor
“Our lounge floorboards came up really well. It took a couple of days to get the quote back, but on site they were efficient and tidy.”
Chislehurst
Good decking job
“The deck looks warm and rich again. We had to rebook once because of rain, which is understandable, and they rearranged quickly. Would use again.”
Beckenham