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Walkthrough Before We Start
Before anything ships, our lead installer tours the house alongside you, checks subfloor and joists, and picks a plank direction that suits long, narrow city layouts.
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Hardwood Floor Installation in Boston, MA
$2.25/Sq Ft labor, nails and underlayment included. Written price before we start.
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Hardwood Floor Installation Cost
Hardwood installation in Boston follows one per foot rate, whether it's a Beacon Hill brick row house, a Dorchester two family or a West Roxbury bungalow. The price on paper stays the price.
Nail Down Installation
Solid oak strips nailed through the tongue cost $2.25/Sq Ft, underlayment thrown in, common in Roslindale bedrooms.
$2.25
/Sq Ft
What’s Included:
Underlayment Included
Nails Supplied
Professional Installation
Nail and Glue Down
Wide planks get cleats plus adhesive for $2.50/Sq Ft, glue priced separately, so long lengths lie flat through sticky July heat.
$2.50
/Sq Ft
What’s Included:
Nails Supplied
Glue Billed Separately
Professional Installation
Floating Floor
Engineered hardwood floated over foam runs $2.00/Sq Ft, joint glue included, ideal for condo slabs in the Seaport or Charlestown.
$2.00
/Sq Ft
What’s Included:
Joint Glue Supplied
Underlayment Included
Professional Installation
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Licensed, Insured Installation
We never send subcontractors. Whoever kneels on your subfloor is a Brazil Floors employee holding NWFA certification, plus our state license and full insurance.
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Remeasure and Material Count
Install morning means a fresh tape on each room plus a tally of bundles, thresholds and trim, so nobody battles Commonwealth Avenue traffic for a forgotten reducer.
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One Year Install Warranty
If anything about our install goes wrong before a year passes, we repair it free; the mill backs the planks.
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Hardwood Floor Patterns
Straight runs for the kitchen, herringbone in a Back Bay front room, chevron through a long hall: we lay all six patterns below.
Straight Lay Hardwood
Planks follow the longest wall, a familiar layout that keeps offcuts and cost down.
Herringbone Hardwood
Square ended pieces zigzag into a woven look that warms a city living room.
Chevron Hardwood
Angled ends join in crisp points that lead you down a narrow front hallway.
Diagonal Hardwood
Rows set on a forty five make a small bedroom feel larger and hide walls that lean out of square.
Checkerboard Parquet
Small square blocks, each turned against the next, create a tidy grid under a dining table.
Basket Weave Parquet
Short paired pieces alternate direction square by square for a crafted look in a study or den.
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Hardwood Floor Crew for Boston Homes
From Victorian houses near Jamaica Pond to brick row homes in the South End and capes close to the Arnold Arboretum, our certified installers take care of every step, including leveling the subfloor. In this photo they're rolling out underlayment, mixing planks from several bundles for even color, nailing rows tight and cleaning up.
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Other Floor Services in Boston
Oak floors are what we do best, though this same crew also lays LVP or laminate, sands and recolors tired rooms, fixes cracked strips and gives carpeted stairs new oak treads.
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Hardwood Floor Installation FAQ
Homeowners near Franklin Park usually ask about cost, scheduling and prep first. These answers cover what people want to know.
Get your Free In-Home EstimateWhat does new hardwood cost in a Boston home?
Expect $2.25/Sq Ft when our crew nails your hardwood, with underlayment at no charge. If we supply the oak too, unfinished strips run $5.50/Sq Ft installed, and prefinished planks are $6.00/Sq Ft.
Is hardwood allowed in my Boston condo?
Often, yes. Many condo buildings have concrete slabs or sound rules, so we often float engineered planks over an approved underlayment. Check your association's requirements and we'll match them.
Will you take up carpet or old tile first?
Yes. Removal runs about $1.00/Sq Ft. If a sofa or bookcase needs moving to clear the room, the crew handles furniture for a flat $250.
How soon can work start in Boston?
Wood leaves Coventry overnight, and installation begins the moment it's on site. Saturdays and Sundays are bookable too, which helps people who can't take a weekday off.
Must I buy flooring through Brazil Floors?
No. Plenty of customers bring their own and pay only for installation. If you're comparing prices, bring us a written quote for identical wood and we'll come in lower.
Can new stair treads go with my floor?
Yes. A brand new oak tread costs $60 a step with stain and labor, and solid old treads get refinished for $50 each so they blend with the new floor.
When is installation paid for?
Labor is collected when the crew starts and wood once it's delivered. Sanding and refinishing is split, with half paid as sanding starts and half after the final walkthrough.
Is new hardwood covered by a warranty?
Yes. If our installation acts up before the next spring marathon comes around, we return free, and wood defects go to the manufacturer. Our installers carry NWFA credentials, state licenses and insurance.
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Hardwood Floors in Nearby Towns
Outside city limits we also install oak in Brookline, Cambridge, Quincy, Milton and Dedham, and the planks you pick are loaded onto our Coventry truck by the next morning.
Near Coolidge Corner, older homes get solid oak nailed in for $2.25/Sq Ft, underlayment included in labor.
Around Porter Square, engineered hardwood floats over concrete in condos and stays steady through humid summers.
In Wollaston, families compare wide white oak samples with their cabinets before they order.
Near Lower Mills, prefinished planks skip sanding and sealing entirely, so the family can have dinner in the room that night.
For houses near Mother Brook, wide hardwood gets both cleats and adhesive at $2.50/Sq Ft, glue priced separately.
