Water Damaged Floor Repair in Orono

A burst pipe, a leaking appliance, or a simple spill can wreak havoc on your indoor floors. Before you know it, you're looking at warped boards, peeling laminate, or stained vinyl. Ignoring it only makes it worse and can lead to bigger problems like mould. We get in, assess the real damage, and provide a straightforward plan to repair or replace your flooring. No fuss, just a solid floor under your feet again.

Assessing the Real Damage Underneath

When you call us about a water-damaged floor here in Orono, our first job is to find the source of the water and make sure it's stopped. There's no point patching a floor if the problem's just going to happen again. We use moisture meters to get a true reading of the situation, checking not just the flooring itself but the subfloor and baseboards too. Often, the damage you see on the surface is only the tip of the iceberg. A damp subfloor can lead to rot and mould, which are much bigger issues than just a warped plank.

We work with hardwood, laminate, and vinyl flooring. For hardwood, we're looking for signs like cupping, where the edges of the board are higher than the center, or buckling, where it lifts right off the subfloor. With laminate, the seams will often swell and peel apart. We'll give you a straight, honest assessment of what can be salvaged and what needs to go. Sometimes a small repair is all that's needed. Other times, a full replacement is the only practical long-term solution.

Our No-Nonsense Repair Process

A proper repair is a step-by-step process. First, we have to get everything completely dry. This means bringing in air movers and dehumidifiers to pull every last bit of moisture out of the structure. Rushing this step is a recipe for failure, so we make sure it's done right.

Once the area is bone-dry, we remove the damaged sections of flooring. This lets us get a clear look at the subfloor. If the subfloor is compromised—soft, swollen, or mouldy—it has to be repaired or replaced. Putting new flooring on a bad subfloor is like building a house on a shaky foundation. We then find the best possible material match for repairs or help you select a tough, new floor that fits your home. We install it correctly, ensuring it's level, secure, and ready to handle whatever your family throws at it.