Fix the Boards Before They Get Worse

Flooring repair in Kennewick, Washington for loose boards, gaps, surface damage, and worn sections in wood and residential flooring.

You notice the floor creaking near the hallway or a board that's come loose in your Kennewick kitchen, and it's only going to get worse if it's left alone. Flooring damage spreads when loose boards shift under foot traffic, gaps widen as humidity changes, and surface wear turns into splintering that catches socks and shoes. Repairing damaged sections now keeps the rest of the floor from failing and avoids the cost of replacing entire rooms.

Tri-Cities Handyman Services repairs flooring throughout Kennewick, addressing loose boards, gaps between planks, surface scratches, and localized damage from water or wear. We work with wood flooring and common residential types found in homes across the area. You get floors that feel solid underfoot again, with gaps filled, boards refastened, and damaged sections replaced to match the surrounding material.

If your floors are showing signs of damage or wear in Kennewick, contact us and we'll take a look at what needs attention.

How Flooring Repairs Are Completed

When we assess your flooring in Kennewick, we identify which boards are loose, where gaps have opened up, and whether surface damage can be sanded and refinished or needs replacement. Loose boards are refastened to the subfloor using finish nails or screws, gaps are filled with wood filler or by repositioning planks, and damaged sections are cut out and replaced with matching material when possible.

After the repair is finished, you'll walk across floors that don't shift or creak in the spots that used to move, and gaps that were catching dirt or letting drafts through will be sealed. Replaced boards blend in with the rest of the floor, especially after staining or finishing to match the existing surface.

We bring the tools needed to remove damaged sections, secure loose boards, and apply finish where needed. If your flooring is an unusual type or requires a specific stain match, let us know so we can source the right materials. High-traffic areas like kitchens, hallways, and entryways are the most common places we see wear, and those repairs help extend the life of floors that still have years left in them.

Common concerns about flooring work

Homeowners in Kennewick often ask whether damaged floors can be repaired or need full replacement, how long repairs take, and whether new boards will match the old ones.

What types of flooring damage can you repair?
We repair loose boards, gaps between planks, surface scratches, water-damaged sections, and localized wear. If the subfloor is intact and the majority of the floor is still in good shape, most damage can be repaired without replacing the entire room.
How do you match new boards to old flooring?
We source replacement boards that match the species, width, and thickness of your existing floor, then stain and finish them to blend with the surrounding area. Older floors may require custom staining, and we'll test the color before applying it to the repair.
When should I repair flooring instead of replacing it?
If the damage is limited to a few boards or a small area and the rest of the floor is solid, repair is usually the better option. Replacement makes sense when the subfloor is damaged, the flooring is worn throughout, or the material is no longer available.
How long does a typical flooring repair take?
Small repairs like refastening loose boards or filling gaps can be done in an hour or two. Replacing damaged sections takes longer depending on how many boards need to come out, whether we need to match stain, and if finish needs to dry before the area is usable.
Do you work on floors in high-traffic areas?
Yes, kitchens, hallways, and entryways are the most common places we repair flooring because that's where wear shows up first. We make sure repairs in those areas are fastened securely and finished to handle continued use.

Tri-Cities Handyman Services handles flooring repairs throughout Kennewick, working on wood and residential flooring types in homes where damage is starting to show. If you want your floors assessed and repaired before the problem spreads, reach out and we'll schedule a consultation to go over what's needed.