Englewood, CO Floor Refinishing, Repair and Installation
Arapahoe County, about 5 miles from downtown Denver
Flooring services in Englewood
Englewood is just south of downtown Denver, about 5 miles out, and it is a city of older houses with real character. Brick bungalows, small ranches and 1940s and 1950s cottages line the blocks near Broadway and the older blocks around downtown Englewood, and many of them have wood floors hiding under carpet.
That is where most of our Englewood questions begin. Someone pulls up a corner of carpet in a bedroom, finds oak or fir, and wonders if it can be saved. Often it can. Other jobs here involve basement rec rooms, kitchen remodels where the floor has to be tied into old boards, and condo units around the city.
Send a few photos if you are curious. A quick text conversation can tell us a lot, and the in-home estimate is free.
Neighborhoods we serve in Englewood
- Old Englewood
- Downtown Englewood
- Centennial Park area
- Belleview Park area
- Broadway corridor
Englewood homes and their floors
Englewood is mostly an older inner-ring suburb. A large share of homes date from the 1920s through the 1960s: brick bungalows, post-war ranches, Tudor cottages and low-slung split levels. Mid-century apartments and small condo buildings are scattered through the city, and some newer infill homes appear on redeveloped lots.
Older homes typically have a raised crawlspace or a partial basement under the main floor, with narrow strip oak, fir or pine laid across old joists. Those floors are often thick enough to sand several times. The trade-off is that decades of settling, patching and added layers mean squeaks, gaps and uneven spots are common and need careful repair.
Floors that fit Englewood homes
Hardwood FlooringAdditions, bonus rooms and kitchens that were opened up need new wood that blends with old. We match species and width so the transition reads as one floor.
Hardwood RefinishingOriginal strip oak in an Englewood bungalow is often the best floor in the house. Sanding and refinishing can erase scratches, stains and old finish without replacing a single board.
Floor RepairCut-in patches, board replacement and re-nailing solve gaps, squeaks and water damage common in homes this age, and let us keep the original look.
Stair RemodelingNarrow, steep stair runs in older houses can be updated with new treads, a refreshed railing or repainted risers while keeping the proportions that suit the house.
Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)Basement bedrooms and laundry areas in older homes benefit from a floor that tolerates moisture, and LVP installs without nailing into old concrete.
Concrete Grinding and LevelingOlder basement slabs are rarely flat. Grinding and leveling gives a new floor the even base it needs.
Things to plan for in Englewood
Older Englewood houses breathe differently from new ones. Crawlspaces vent to the outside, so winter cold can pull on the floor from below, and summer humidity can raise moisture under the boards. Wood moves a bit more here than in a sealed new build, which is one reason repair and refinishing are done carefully.
If your home is old enough, finishes or paint may contain lead, and sanding creates dust. Before refinishing a very old floor or painted trim, it is smart to ask about dust containment and testing. We approach sanding with dust control and talk through the process at the estimate.
Basements in older Denver-area homes can have uneven slabs, hairline cracks and a history of moisture. Because Colorado soils are often clay, ground movement over decades is not unusual. A moisture test is the standard way to check a slab before anything goes down, and a floor that can tolerate occasional dampness is a sensible choice.
Condos and apartments in the city may have sound rules. Check your association before swapping carpet for a hard surface.
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Can I save the hardwood under my Englewood carpet?
Often yes. Most bungalows and ranches built before the 1960s have oak or fir under the carpet. We lift a corner, check thickness and condition, then tell you whether refinishing or repair is realistic.
How many times can an older hardwood floor be sanded?
Thick solid boards can usually handle several sandings over their life, but nail heads, previous sanding and thin tongue areas limit it. We measure the wear layer first so you know how much life remains.
What if my old floor has gaps, squeaks or water stains?
Gaps and squeaks can often be addressed by re-fastening or filling, and damaged boards can be replaced with reclaimed or matching wood. Deep water stains may require replacing sections, which we assess on site.
Is Englewood close enough for fast scheduling?
Englewood is only about 5 miles from downtown Denver, so travel time is short. That makes estimate visits and follow-up work easy to schedule. Text photos first to speed things up.
Can you blend new hardwood into an old floor after a remodel?
Yes, when we match species, width and height as closely as possible and stagger the joints. A full-room sand and refinish after patching also helps old and new wood read as one surface.
Is dust a problem when refinishing an older home?
Sanding creates fine dust. Dust-collection equipment and sealing off the work area are the usual ways to limit it, so ask how dust will be handled. For very old homes, we also talk about the possibility of lead paint on trim and handle sanding accordingly.
My Englewood basement floods occasionally. What floor should I choose?
Water-tolerant products such as luxury vinyl plank are safer than wood. We would also check why moisture enters, since drainage fixes protect the new floor better than any material choice.
Ready for new floors in Englewood?
Free in-home estimates within 45 miles of Denver. Call or book online and we will set up a visit.