Walkthrough Before We Start
Antique frames shift and sag, so our lead installer begins with a slow walk through, pressing on the subfloor, sighting along thresholds and checking the stair landings.
Antique frames shift and sag, so our lead installer begins with a slow walk through, pressing on the subfloor, sighting along thresholds and checking the stair landings.
You will never find a subcontractor in your house. Our installers are employees, licensed and insured, and each one has earned NWFA certification.
Once the tape is out, every room gets measured twice. Cartons, reducers and trim are lined up in the hall so the nailer keeps moving.
A full year covers our labor, and the mill's own warranty covers the boards. Either one is there if something looks wrong.

Straight boards parallel to the long wall give the fastest install and the least cutoff waste. It lengthens a narrow center-hall colonial.

Short boards laid in a zigzag give a period feel that fits a dining room in a first-period house.

Mitered rows meet at a clean point. The look works well in the open kitchens added to newer homes.

Planks at 45 degrees lead the eye through a small room, which helps a compact den feel wider.

Parquet squares with alternating grain suit a sunroom or study with a traditional bent.

Woven short pieces with a contrasting border are a classic in the older houses near the Parson Capen House.



Nail-down labor runs $2.25/Sq Ft with nails and underlayment included. Choose our wood as well and the totals are $5.50/Sq Ft unfinished or $6.00/Sq Ft prefinished.
Yes. We test the subfloor, handle uneven rooms and fasten the oak so it follows the character of the frame.
Floating engineered hardwood. It sits over underlayment rather than being nailed, at $2.00/Sq Ft of labor.
We do vinyl plank at $2.00/Sq Ft of labor and laminate at $1.99/Sq Ft. Both are good picks for playrooms and mudrooms.
Delivery comes next day out of the Natick warehouse. Your estimator reviews the schedule with you at the free visit.
Yes. A new oak tread costs $60 with riser, nosing and stain, and refinishing a sound step is $50.
Labor comes due when the crew starts, and material when it is delivered. Sanding splits into 50% at the start and 50% at the final coat.
Labor is guaranteed for a year and the wood has a manufacturer warranty. The men and women on our crews are employees with licenses, insurance and NWFA certification.