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Walkthrough Before We Start
Tall Victorians near Hillhouse Avenue carry old pine under their carpets, so we test it for rot and spring before a single carton is ordered.
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Hardwood Floor Installation in New Haven, CT
$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 New Haven starts at $2.25/Sq Ft for nail-down labor, nails and underlayment counted in. What you sign at the kitchen table is what you pay at the end.
Nail Down Installation
Unfinished oak is nailed in, sanded on site and sealed in place, a clean way to refresh a Wooster Square row house.
$2.25
/Sq Ft
What’s Included:
Underlayment Included
Nails Supplied
Professional Installation
Nail and Glue Down
Prefinished boards arrive sealed, so the apartment stays livable and tenants can sleep in the bedroom that same night.
$2.50
/Sq Ft
What’s Included:
Nails Supplied
Glue Billed Separately
Professional Installation
Floating Floor
Floating engineered planks cost $2.00/Sq Ft in labor, while nail-and-glue is $2.50/Sq Ft plus adhesive.
$2.00
/Sq Ft
What’s Included:
Joint Glue Supplied
Underlayment Included
Professional Installation
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Licensed, Insured Installation
Nobody on your floor works for a subcontractor. The installers are licensed, insured, NWFA certified and paid by Brazil Floors, week after week.
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Remeasure and Material Count
Tape measure, moisture meter, flashlight for the crawl space. We note every threshold and write the numbers into one quote with nothing hidden.
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One Year Install Warranty
Our labor comes with a one-year warranty and the wood with the mill's own. Pay for labor when the crew walks in, and for boards when they arrive.
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Hardwood Floor Patterns
Straight, herringbone, chevron, diagonal and parquet are all on the menu, with borders and inlays priced once we see the room. Herringbone is a favorite in old dining rooms, and a straight lay costs less in any hall.
Straight Lay Hardwood
Boards follow the long wall of the room, which cuts waste and makes a narrow apartment hall feel longer.
Herringbone Hardwood
Herringbone pieces meet in a zigzag, each one cut by hand, a pattern that belongs in a high-ceilinged dining room.
Chevron Hardwood
Chevron planks are mitered at 45 degrees and meet in a sharp V, a good match for a long living room.
Diagonal Hardwood
Diagonal boards draw the eye corner to corner and let a small room read wider than it measures.
Checkerboard Parquet
Parquet squares with alternating grain bring back the patterned floors many New Haven grandparents still remember.
Basket Weave Parquet
Short oak pieces are woven in a basket pattern and framed by a dark border, a fit for a front hall or a foyer.
/ OUR SERVICES
Hardwood Floor Installers in New Haven
The crew drives out from our Milford warehouse each morning and stays until the last board is down and the dust is gone. In these photos you see underlayment laid flat, oak nailed tight and thresholds trimmed square, work we repeat in houses and apartments on and around Whalley Avenue.
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Flooring Services in New Haven
Wood is one trade among several here: the crew also sets vinyl plank and laminate, refinishes and stains, fixes boards and builds stair treads.
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Hardwood Floor Installation FAQ
Plain answers on price, start dates and floor prep for new hardwood in New Haven, whether it is one room or a whole three-family.
Get your Free In-Home EstimateHow much does hardwood floor installation cost in New Haven?
The labor rate is $2.25/Sq Ft for nail-down, with fasteners and underlayment included. If we also supply the wood, expect $5.50/Sq Ft unfinished or $6.00/Sq Ft prefinished all in.
Can you install over the old plank subfloor in my three-family?
Usually, once the crew has checked the planks for soft spots and moisture. Anything loose is fastened or replaced and listed on the quote.
What does tearing out the old floor cost?
About $1.00/Sq Ft, with the debris hauled off the same day. We list the line on the estimate before work starts.
How soon can the wood show up?
The Milford warehouse ships the day after you order, and our crew calendar usually opens a slot within a week.
Which is better for my apartment, nail-down or floating?
Nail-down gives the most solid feel, and a floating engineered floor is better over concrete. Floating is $2.00/Sq Ft for labor, and nail-and-glue costs $2.50/Sq Ft plus adhesive.
Are there savings on flooring material?
Yes, up to 30% off material bought from us, plus $250 off when you book the estimate online.
When do payments come due?
Pay for labor the day the crew starts and for material on the day the boxes are delivered. Before that, nothing is owed.
Do you handle moving furniture?
We do for a flat $250, and every piece goes back where it was.
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Hardwood Floors in Nearby Towns
Hamden, West Haven, East Haven, North Haven and Woodbridge all sit within easy reach of New Haven, and each gets the same crew at the same flat labor rate.
Colonials in Hamden often hide wavy plank subfloors, so the hardwood work begins with a flat plywood layer.
In West Haven, solid oak is nailed down for $2.25/Sq Ft of labor, and the nails come with the price.
A damp slab or a lower level in East Haven suits engineered boards floated on foam at $2.00/Sq Ft for labor.
Families in North Haven like prefinished boards, since the room is usable again by the time the crew has left.
Woodbridge colonials get new oak treads at $60 per step, each cut to meet the upstairs hall floor without a gap.
