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Hardwood Flooring in Brooklyn — Trusted Since 1988

The homes and apartment buildings in Brooklyn are unlike anything else in New York. From the wide-plank floors in a Carroll Gardens brownstone to the strip oak running through a Bay Ridge colonial, the hardwood in these buildings carries real age and character. When repairs are needed on these floors, or when it’s time to replace them due to wear and tear, the quality of the work determines how long they’ll hold up and what they’ll be worth.

Verrazano Flooring has been providing comprehensive hardwood flooring services in Brooklyn since 1988. Our office is in Sunset Park, which means we’re not traveling in from out of the borough to assess your job. We know the buildings, we know the neighborhoods, and we’ve been working in both for over 35 years under the same ownership. That kind of continuity isn’t common in this industry, and it shows in the quality of the work.

Hardwood Flooring Services in Brooklyn

We offer the full range of hardwood flooring services for Brooklyn homeowners and property managers, from new installations to refinishing work on floors that have been in place for decades. Every job, regardless of size, comes with our guaranteed workmanship.

Hardwood Floor Installation

Whether you’re moving into a new apartment, renovating a space or replacing floors that are too damaged to save, we handle every type of hardwood installation, including:

Before any new floor goes in, we perform all necessary preparation work, including leveling subfloors or repairing/replacing damaged subfloor material, to ensure the finished product starts on a solid foundation. We also supply matching mouldings to complete the job cleanly.

On all installations, we guarantee our workmanship for one year, plus the manufacturer’s material warranty. For unfinished floors that we sand and finish on-site, the finish itself is guaranteed for seven years.

Sanding and Refinishing

We provide sanding and refinishing services to bring a worn floor back to life without replacing it. If your floors have moderate to severe scratches, a dull finish or a stain color that no longer fits your space, refinishing can restore their original appearance. The process involves sanding the floor down to bare wood, applying a stain if you’re changing the color, and finishing with multiple coats of a protective top coat. The result looks new because the surface layer is new.

For floors in good condition with only light surface scratches, we also offer screening and recoating services. This is a less disruptive single-day process that removes minor surface wear and refreshes the finish.

We’ll assess your floors and if they’re a candidate for refinishing, we’ll recommend the right process based on their condition. Floors we sand and refinish carry a seven-year guarantee against peeling, chipping, or cracking.

Hardwood Floor Repair

Not every floor problem requires a full replacement. Our hardwood floor repair services can address a wide range of issues, including:

Our mechanics will match the existing stain and blend the repair so it looks seamless with the rest of your floor. We can also rebuild decorative borders, weave in new flooring where walls or closets have been removed, and source materials that are difficult to find for older floor profiles.

We offer a one-year guarantee on all repair work and respond promptly to emergencies.

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Why Brooklyn Homeowners Have Chosen Verrazano Flooring Since 1988

Verrazano Flooring has been family-owned and operated under the same ownership since 1988. Our mechanics have been with us for over 20 years and have the experience necessary to provide you with exceptional quality workmanship on all flooring services. We hold a Home Improvement Contractor license (HIC #1423261-DCA) and carry full insurance, which protects you if anything goes wrong. Many contractors working in residential buildings across Brooklyn operate without either.

At Verrazano, we never compress timelines to get more jobs on the schedule. Every job gets the time it requires, from proper preparation through final inspection. You’ll have peace of mind that our work will adhere to the quality standards you expect and provide long-lasting results.

Our team will always provide you with honest recommendations, and we’ll never upsell you on unnecessary services. If your floors can be saved through refinishing or repair, we’ll tell you that rather than push for a full replacement. If a replacement is genuinely the better option, we’ll explain why. Our goal is to ensure you’re making the right decision for your home, not the most expensive one.

When the job is done, we’re still reachable. If something doesn’t look right, we want to know about it. We offer one year warranties on installations and repairs, and seven years on finish work for floors we sand and refinish on-site.

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Built for Brooklyn’s Buildings

The homes in Brooklyn present flooring challenges that are very different from buildings in other areas. Prewar brownstones and apartment buildings often have original hardwood floors with decades of finish layers, previous repairs in various states of quality, and subfloor conditions that aren’t obvious until you start work. We’ve been inside enough of these buildings — in Park Slope, Cobble Hill, Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Sunset Park, Borough Park and beyond — to know what to look for before work begins.

Knowledge and Expertise

This experience helps us identify the signs that a floor is salvageable which a less experienced contractor may not be able to detect. It helps us recognize subflooring issues that must be addressed before a floor is replaced. We’ve also witnessed firsthand the ways water damage impacts the floors in many of Brooklyn’s older rental and co-op buildings. This knowledge and expertise enables us to properly assess what’s recoverable, perform all necessary repair or replacement work, and advise on how to manage moisture going forward to protect the new floor.

What to Expect When You Work with Verrazano Flooring

The process starts with a free in-home estimate. For most jobs, we’ll send someone out to see the floors in person. During this visit, we’ll take measurements, assess the current condition of your floors and discuss your goals for the project with you. You’ll receive detailed recommendations and a clear estimate before any work is scheduled.

Once the job is scheduled, we’ll walk you through how to prepare:

For sanding and refinishing jobs, we’ll let you know how long you’ll need to stay off the floors while coats dry. Most refinishing jobs take a few days. Most installations vary depending on the size of the space and the condition of the subfloor. We’ll give you a realistic timeline upfront so you know what to expect.

After the work is done, we do a final walkthrough to make sure everything meets our standard before we consider the job complete.

What Brooklyn Homeowners Say About Verrazano Flooring

Verrazano carries an all five-star review record. We’d encourage you to read what customers have said before you call.

Get a Free Estimate for Your Brooklyn Home

If you’re ready to move forward or just want to understand your options, we’re easy to reach. Call us at (718) 369-9663 or request a quote online. We provide free in-home estimates throughout Brooklyn.

We’re licensed, insured, and have been doing this work in your neighborhood for over 35 years. The estimate is free. The work is guaranteed.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Hardwood Flooring in Brooklyn

How much does hardwood floor refinishing cost in Brooklyn?
The cost depends on the square footage, the current condition of the floors and whether you’re changing the stain color. Verrazano Flooring provides free in-home estimates so you get an accurate cost for your specific floors. Call (718) 369-9663 or request a quote online to schedule an estimate.

Do I need to move out while my floors are being refinished?
For most refinishing jobs, you don’t need to vacate entirely, but you will need to stay off the finished floors while each coat dries. Our team will walk you through the timeline and what areas of your home will be accessible during the process so you can plan accordingly.

Can old hardwood floors in a Brooklyn brownstone be saved instead of replaced?
Often, yes. Original hardwood floors in brownstones and prewar buildings can typically be sanded and refinished multiple times before replacement is necessary, depending on how much wood thickness remains. Our team will assess your floors and give you an honest recommendation.

How long does hardwood floor installation take in a Brooklyn apartment?
Most installations take between two and five days depending on the size of the space, the installation method and any subfloor preparation required. Our team will provide a realistic timeline before the job begins so you can plan around it.

Is Verrazano Flooring licensed and insured in Brooklyn?
Yes. Verrazano Flooring holds a Home Improvement Contractor license (HIC #1423261-DCA) issued by the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection and carries full insurance. Both protect you in the event of any issue during the job.

What types of hardwood flooring does Verrazano Flooring install in Brooklyn?
We install unfinished solid and engineered hardwood, prefinished solid and engineered hardwood, and floating floors in laminate and wood. We can help you choose the right product for your specific space, subfloor type and budget during the estimate visit.