Before
AfterArgyle, TX
Stair carpet replaced
HomeCloud replaced the worn, stained stair carpet with new carpet.
Floor repair and hardwood refinishing cost
Refinishing hardwood, replacing cracked tiles and regrouting, closing plank gaps, and carpet cleaning and stretching.
Recent HomeCloud projects
Real HomeCloud jobs, before and after. Click through to see more.
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Before
AfterRaleigh, NC
Stained bedroom carpet replaced
HomeCloud replaced the worn, stained carpet in the primary bedroom with new carpet.
Before
AfterRaleigh, NC
Hallway carpet replaced
HomeCloud pulled up the old carpet in the hallway and installed new gray carpet.
Worn hardwood is one of the bigger floor items in HomeCloud reports. Sanding and refinishing brings it back without replacing the boards. Most other floor findings are smaller repairs: a few cracked tiles, worn grout, gaps between planks, or carpet that needs cleaning or stretching.
Floors damaged by water need the source fixed first. If a floor is uneven or slopes, the cause may be under the floor, in the foundation and structure.
Hardwood refinishing
| Work | Most homes | Middle price | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refinish hardwood floors | $3,150 to $6,930 | $4,600 | The 26% of homes where it was priced |
What HomeCloud reports priced this fix at in homes we evaluated Sep 2025 to Oct 2026. The range is the middle half of homes; the middle price is the median. Your price comes from a written estimate for your home.
Floor repairs
| Work | Most homes | Middle price | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean discolored carpet | $170 to $270 | $180 | The 15% of homes where it was priced |
| Fix gaps between floor planks | $150 to $190 | $150 | The 13% of homes where it was priced |
| Replace cracked floor tiles | $300 to $400 | $400 | The 13% of homes where it was priced |
| Repair floor grout | $170 to $190 | $180 | The 9% of homes where it was priced |
| Re-stretch carpet | $320 to $380 | $320 | Limited number of homes |
| Repair or replace a damaged section of flooring | $460 to $660 | $650 | Limited number of homes |
| Fix general floor damage | $180 to $3,300 | $300 | Limited number of homes |
| Fix a squeaking floor | $180 to $360 | $340 | Limited number of homes |
What HomeCloud reports priced this fix at in homes we evaluated Sep 2025 to Oct 2026. The range is the middle half of homes; the middle price is the median. Your price comes from a written estimate for your home.
What affects the price
- Floor type
- Hardwood, tile, vinyl, laminate and carpet each take different materials, tools and trades.
- How much floor
- Refinishing is priced by area, so more rooms cost more. Small repairs are priced by the spot.
- Refinish or replace
- Boards with deep damage, water damage or too little wood left to sand are replaced instead of refinished.
- Matching what's there
- Older tile, planks and stain colors can be hard to match, so a repair may take more searching or a wider area.
- The subfloor
- Squeaks, soft spots and water damage can mean the subfloor under the finish floor needs work too.
- Moving furniture
- Rooms have to be cleared for refinishing, and the floor needs time to cure before furniture goes back.
Choosing a new floor
The right floor depends on the room. Hardwood works well in living areas and bedrooms, but standing water damages it, so it's a risky choice for full bathrooms. Luxury vinyl planks are waterproof and suit kitchens, baths, laundry rooms and basements, though the floor under them isn't. Tile is the classic choice for wet rooms, and sealing the grout helps it resist stains. Carpet is soft and quiet in bedrooms and on stairs, but it's the least forgiving floor around water, and carpet in good shape may only need cleaning or re-stretching.
New luxury vinyl, tile or carpet depends on the material and the area, so it's priced from a written estimate for your home. For more on each floor, see types of flooring and where each works best.
Check what's under it first
A floor that's uneven, soft or squeaky may have a problem in the subfloor or framing underneath, and sloping floors can be a sign of foundation movement. Water damage near a dishwasher, toilet or tub usually means a leak to fix first, because a new floor over a leak won't last.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says some older vinyl floor tiles, the backing on vinyl sheet flooring, and their adhesives can contain asbestos. Have old vinyl tested before it's sanded, scraped or torn out.
How HomeCloud does it
- 1
Clear and protect
The rooms being worked on are cleared before work starts, and nearby areas are protected from dust.
- 2
Fix what's underneath
Squeaks, soft spots and water damage in the subfloor are repaired before the floor is refinished or the new floor goes down.
- 3
Refinish or install
Hardwood is sanded and refinished, or the new floor is installed. Refinished floors need time to cure before furniture goes back.
Common questions
Can my hardwood be refinished, or does it need replacing?
Solid hardwood can usually be sanded and refinished more than once. Engineered wood has a thin wood layer on top, so it may be sanded only once or not at all. Deep stains, rot and soft boards are replaced.
Can one cracked tile be replaced?
Usually, yes, if a matching tile can be found. If you have leftover tiles from when the floor was installed, keep them for repairs. See cracked floor tiles.
Is luxury vinyl really waterproof?
The planks are, but the floor under them isn't. Water can seep through the seams and edges, especially on floating floors that click together. After a large leak, the planks may have to come up so the floor beneath can dry.
More floors, windows and surfaces resources
Drywall cracks and nail pops: what's normal and what isn'tWhy drywall cracks and nail pops happen, which ones are cosmetic, and the signs that mean a crack should be checked by a structural engineer.Types of flooring and where each works bestHardwood, engineered wood, luxury vinyl, laminate, tile and carpet compared: where each works best, how each handles water, and how each is repaired.Choosing interior paint: sheens, colors and primerWhich paint sheen to use in each room, how to test a color before you commit, and when walls need primer or an extra coat.
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