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Floor Repair for Soft Spots, Squeaks and Damaged Boards

Soft subfloor spots, squeaks, damaged boards, loose tiles and worn transitions repaired without redoing the whole room.

Floors tell you when something's wrong underneath. A squeak, a bounce, a soft spot by the tub or a tile that clicks when you step on it are all signs that need a look. Many of these can be handled with a floor repair in one spot, without tearing up the whole room.

Floor problems we fix

• Soft or spongy subfloor, often near toilets, tubs, dishwashers and exterior doors
• Squeaky floors caused by loose subfloor
• Damaged hardwood or laminate boards from water, pets or dropped items
• Cracked or loose tiles in small areas
• Vinyl plank that's lifting or separated
• Loose or missing transition strips between rooms
• Gaps at baseboards after a floor repair

What a soft spot usually means

Soft spots almost always come back to water. A wax ring that's failed under a toilet, a tub with bad caulk, a dishwasher with a slow drip, or a door that lets rain in can soak the subfloor for months before you notice.

If you have a soft spot, here's what we check:

1. Where the water is coming from, and whether it's still leaking
2. How far the damage spreads under the floor
3. Whether the joists underneath are sound or need help too
4. Whether there's mold or a musty smell that points to a longer-running leak

It's worth acting soon. A soft spot only gets bigger, and a floor that gives way under a toilet or appliance is a much bigger repair than one caught early.

We fix the subfloor and floor, and we fix the source if it's a fixture-level problem like a toilet seal or caulk. Our guide on soft spots in floors explains the common causes.

Older homes and crawl spaces

Many older homes around here sit on piers over a crawl space. Humid air under the house can lead to damp joists and sagging floors over time. If we find widespread moisture, rotted joists or sinking piers, that's a job for a foundation or crawl space contractor. We'll tell you what we see rather than patch over a bigger problem.

Repair or replace the floor?

• Repair when damage is limited to an area, the subfloor is mostly sound, and you can get matching material.
• Replace when damage covers most of the room, the floor is worn out everywhere, or matching material is long gone.

For full-room or full-house flooring replacement, a flooring installer is usually the right call. We're glad to handle the subfloor repairs and the trim and baseboards around it.

Ask about your floor

Call or text (706) 594-5049 with a photo of the problem area, or use the free estimate form. We'll take a look and give you a free estimate. Pricing depends on the size of the damage and the type of floor.