Hardwood Flooring Installation & Refinishing Contractor in Scarborough
LV Hardwood Flooring is a licensed, WSIB-insured hardwood flooring contractor serving Scarborough — from the post-war bungalows of Birch Cliff and Cliffside to the family homes of Agincourt and Wexford and the condos along the Bluffs. A lot of Scarborough housing hides solid oak under decades-old carpet, and most of our work here is refinishing that floor back to life, repairing damage, and converting carpet to hardwood — at a fair, written price. Free in-home estimates, dust-controlled sanding, our own crews.
Our Hardwood Flooring Services in Scarborough
Scarborough's housing is a mix of older detached homes, backsplits, semis and condos — so our services lean toward making existing floors look new again, with cost-effective options at every step. All work is done by our own crews.
Hardwood Floor Refinishing
The backbone of our Scarborough work. Many homes from the 1950s through 1970s have solid oak strip flooring still in good structural shape, often under carpet. Sanding, repairing and refinishing it is dramatically cheaper than replacement and brings back a floor that's frequently better than anything sold today.
Carpet-to-Hardwood Conversion
Pulling up old carpet to find original hardwood underneath is one of the most satisfying jobs we do. We lift the carpet and underpad, assess the wood, and refinish it — or, where there's no wood beneath, install new hardwood over a prepared subfloor.
Floor Repairs & Damage Restoration
Water damage, pet stains, gouges, missing boards and the wear that comes with rental turnover — we patch, weave in replacement boards and refinish so repairs blend into the surrounding floor. A practical fix for landlords and homeowners alike.
Hardwood & Engineered Installation
When a floor is beyond saving, we install new solid or engineered hardwood. Engineered is our usual recommendation for Scarborough condos and below-grade rooms thanks to its stability over concrete.
Dust-Controlled Floor Sanding
Our containment system captures the overwhelming majority of sanding dust at the source — important in occupied homes and essential for condo buildings with strict rules on mess and common areas.
Stair Refinishing
Backsplits and two-storey Scarborough homes mean a lot of staircases. We refinish treads and risers to match the restored or new main-floor hardwood.
How We Work in Scarborough — Step by Step
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Free In-Home Estimate
We visit, check what's under the carpet where needed, assess the subfloor, and give you a clear written quote with practical options at different price points.
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Honest Refinish-or-Replace Call
We tell you straight whether your existing floor can be saved. If refinishing works, that's almost always the cheaper route — and we say so.
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Preparation & Protection
We remove old carpet or flooring, set up dust containment, and prep the subfloor — repairs, levelling and board replacement first.
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Sanding or Installation
We sand the existing floor back to bare wood or install the new one, keeping the home as liveable as possible throughout.
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Staining & Finishing
Your chosen stain plus multiple coats of durable finish, with proper cure time between coats.
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Walkthrough & Warranty
We walk the floor with you, fix anything outstanding, and back the job with a written workmanship warranty.
Hardwood Flooring Across Scarborough
We work right across Scarborough, and the housing era really changes the job from one neighbourhood to the next:
Birch Cliff & Cliffside
These older lakeside neighbourhoods near the Bluffs are full of charming post-war bungalows — many with original oak under carpet just waiting to be uncovered and refinished. Settled subfloors and the occasional repair are part of the territory.
Agincourt & Wexford
Solid family neighbourhoods of 1960s and 70s detached homes and backsplits. Full-home refinishing, carpet-to-hardwood conversions and staircase work are the typical projects here.
Guildwood & West Hill
Quieter east-end pockets with a mix of mid-century homes. We do a lot of refinishing and repair work in this part of Scarborough, restoring tired floors rather than tearing them out.
Scarborough Bluffs & Condo Communities
Along the Bluffs and the major corridors, condos and newer builds call for engineered hardwood, proper underlayment and building-friendly, low-dust installation that respects elevator bookings and quiet hours.
What Scarborough Homes Need From a Flooring Contractor
Scarborough is one of the most practical flooring markets in the GTA. The housing is older, the budgets are sensible, and the right answer is usually about restoring value rather than chasing a showroom finish.
Original oak hiding under carpet. An enormous share of Scarborough's 1950s–70s homes were built with solid oak strip flooring that was later carpeted over. Underneath, that wood is often in excellent shape. The single most cost-effective improvement many owners can make is to pull the carpet and refinish what's already there — we assess this on the first visit.
Refinishing beats replacement here. Because so many floors are salvageable, replacement is rarely the smart spend in Scarborough. We lead with refinishing and only recommend a new floor when the wood is genuinely beyond repair. That keeps projects affordable and keeps good wood out of the landfill.
Rental and tenant-turnover repairs. Scarborough has a large rental and multi-unit stock, and we do steady repair work for landlords between tenants — board replacement, refinishing high-traffic zones, fixing water and pet damage, and getting a unit show-ready quickly without a full re-floor.
Condos with building rules. Along the Bluffs and main corridors, condo work means engineered hardwood, sound-rated underlayment, and respecting building requirements for dust, elevator use and working hours. Our containment system and scheduling are built for exactly that.
Why Scarborough Homeowners & Landlords Choose LV Hardwood Flooring
- Licensed & WSIB-insured — fully covered crews and liability insurance on every job.
- Refinish-first, fair pricing — we save the floor you have wherever it makes sense, and we put the price in writing.
- Our own employees — the crew that quotes the work is the crew that does it.
- Dust-controlled sanding — clean enough for occupied homes and condo buildings alike.
- Repair specialists — board weaving, water and pet damage, and rental-turnover work done right.
- Condo-ready — engineered installs, sound underlayment and building-rule scheduling.
- Toronto & east-end coverage — we work Scarborough, North York, East York and downtown Toronto regularly.
Recent Scarborough Projects
Original 1950s oak uncovered from under carpet, sanded and refinished in a warm natural tone.
Water-damaged boards woven in and the floor refinished to blend, ready for new tenants.
Engineered white oak over a prepared concrete slab with sound-rated underlayment.
Hardwood Flooring Pricing in Scarborough
Scarborough projects are usually refinishing and repair work, so pricing tracks floor area and condition rather than premium materials. The ranges below are starting rates; firm pricing comes with your written estimate.
| Service | Materials | Installation / Labour |
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| Hardwood Refinishing (sand, stain, finish) | — | $3–$5 / sq ft |
| Hardwood Flooring (solid & engineered) | $4–$8 / sq ft | Click: $2–$4 / sq ft · Glue-down: $3–$4 / sq ft |
| Floor Repairs / Board Replacement | Quoted per project | Quoted per project |
| Laminate / Vinyl Flooring | $2–$4 / sq ft | $2–$3 / sq ft |
| Stair Refinishing | — | $150–$200 / step |
| Old Flooring / Carpet Removal | — | $1–$2 / sq ft |
Final pricing depends on project size, subfloor condition, material selection and access. All projects start with a free in-home estimate.
Hiring a Hardwood Flooring Contractor in Scarborough — FAQ
There's carpet in my Scarborough home — is there hardwood underneath?
Often, yes. Many homes built from the 1950s to 70s have solid oak strip flooring that was later carpeted. We can lift a corner during the estimate to check. If there's wood and it's in decent shape, refinishing it is usually far cheaper than installing new flooring.
Is refinishing really cheaper than replacing my floor?
In most Scarborough homes, yes — significantly. Refinishing reuses the wood you already own; you're paying for labour and finish, not new material. We only recommend replacement when the existing floor is water-damaged beyond repair or has been sanded too thin.
Can you repair damage from a previous tenant?
Yes — this is regular work for us. We replace damaged or missing boards, weave new wood into the existing floor so it blends, fix water and pet damage, and refinish high-traffic areas to get a rental unit show-ready.
Can I install hardwood in my Scarborough condo?
Usually yes, with engineered hardwood and sound-rated underlayment. Most buildings require an acoustic underlay and have rules on working hours and elevator use — we handle installs to building requirements and keep dust contained.
How much disruption is a refinishing project?
Less than people expect. Our dust-containment system keeps mess down, and we stage the work so you can keep using parts of the home. A typical floor takes a few working days including finish cure time.
Do you do small jobs and single rooms?
Yes. We take on single-room refinishing, repairs and partial floors, not just whole-home projects — useful for landlords and for homeowners tackling one space at a time.
Do you serve all of Scarborough?
Yes — Agincourt, Guildwood, Birch Cliff, Cliffside, Wexford, West Hill, Malvern, the Bluffs and the surrounding east-end neighbourhoods, plus the rest of Toronto.
Ready to Restore the Floors in Your Scarborough Home?
Whether it's uncovering oak under old carpet, repairing tenant damage or refinishing a tired floor, we'll give you an honest assessment and a fair written price. Call us, or send a few photos, and we'll schedule a visit this week.
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LV Hardwood Flooring
5050 Dufferin St #102
North York, ON M3H 5T5
Phone: (416) 665-5645
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00 · Sat 10:00–16:00