Solid Hardwood Installation in the City of Dunwoody
Solid hardwood is milled from a single piece of wood through its full thickness. It is usually nailed or stapled to a wood subfloor and can often be sanded and refinished several times over its life.
Solid wood moves with seasonal humidity, so installation depends on acclimation, moisture testing and an appropriate subfloor. It is generally not recommended directly over concrete slabs or in below-grade spaces. A contractor should confirm the subfloor before you order material.
Your project in Dunwoody
For installations at Dunwoody addresses, tell us the subfloor type if you know it. Slabs, crawl spaces and wood subfloors lead to different product and method choices.
- Perimeter Center and ZIP codes 30346 and 30350 are not part of this launch. That is not a claim those areas are outside Dunwoody.
- An Atlanta postal label does not mean the property is in the City of Atlanta.
- Condominiums and townhomes may have association rules about work hours, noise and material deliveries. Check them before scheduling.
What an estimate may include
- Subfloor inspection and moisture testing of subfloor and flooring
- Removal of existing flooring when included in the estimate
- Underlayment or moisture retarder appropriate to the subfloor
- Nail-down installation, with transitions and thresholds
- Sanding, stain and finish for unfinished flooring
- Shoe molding or quarter round when included
What is not included
- Material purchase unless the estimate includes supply
- Major subfloor or structural repair unless quoted separately
- Staircase treads and risers (routed separately)
- Trim carpentry, painting or door cutting unless listed
- Installation over concrete slabs where solid wood is not appropriate
What to consider
Subfloor and moisture
Solid wood needs a flat, dry, structurally sound wood subfloor. Moisture readings for both the subfloor and the new flooring help decide when installation can begin.
Site-finished or prefinished
Site-finished floors are sanded flat after installation and allow custom stain. Prefinished floors avoid on-site finishing but usually have small beveled edges and fewer custom color options.
Board width
Wider solid boards can show more seasonal gapping or cupping. Ask the contractor what width makes sense for your home and subfloor.
Transitions
New hardwood can change floor height at doorways, tile edges and stairs. Plan transitions before work begins.
Factors that affect pricing
- Square footage plus a waste allowance for cuts
- Species, grade, width and whether flooring is prefinished
- Removal and disposal of existing flooring
- Subfloor flattening or repair
- Layout complexity, such as diagonals, borders or many small rooms
- Transitions, thresholds and trim
- Who supplies the material
Before the contractor visits
- Confirm the subfloor type (plywood, OSB or concrete) if you know it
- Decide whether existing flooring removal is included
- Allow time for acclimation if the contractor recommends it
- Plan where material will be stored inside the home
Questions homeowners ask
- Can solid hardwood go over concrete?
- Generally it is not recommended directly over concrete. Engineered hardwood is the more common choice on slabs. Ask a contractor about your specific subfloor.
- Do I need to buy the flooring myself?
- Either can work. Some contractors supply material and some install customer-supplied flooring. Tell us on the form if you already bought material.
- How long does installation take?
- It depends on square footage, subfloor condition, acclimation and whether the floor is finished on site. Your contractor will give a timeline in the estimate.
Related services
- Engineered Hardwood Installation
Layered wood floors for slabs, floating or glue-down. Engineered Hardwood Installation estimate requests for Dunwoody, GA homes, referred to independent local contractors.
- Carpet-to-Hardwood Replacement
Remove carpet and install new hardwood, or reveal what is underneath. Carpet-to-Hardwood Replacement estimate requests for Dunwoody, GA homes, referred to independent local contractors.
- Hardwood Floor Extension and Matching
Continue existing floors into new rooms and blend the finish. Hardwood Floor Extension and Matching estimate requests for Dunwoody, GA homes, referred to independent local contractors.
Explore service areas
- Solid Hardwood Installation in the City of Dunwoody
New site-finished or prefinished solid wood floors. Estimate requests for Dunwoody addresses (ZIP 30338, partial), referred to independent contractors.
- Solid Hardwood Installation in the Dunwoody Village Area
New site-finished or prefinished solid wood floors. Estimate requests for Dunwoody Village area addresses (ZIP 30338, partial), referred to independent contractors.
- Solid Hardwood Installation in Dunwoody North
New site-finished or prefinished solid wood floors. Estimate requests for Dunwoody North addresses (ZIP 30360, partial), referred to independent contractors.
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