How Much Does It Cost to Repair Floorboards?
£150 – £700
per job
Repairing floorboards costs between £150 and £700 depending on the type of fault, the number of boards affected, and whether the boards can be sourced to match the existing floor. Creaking boards can often be fixed quickly and cheaply; rotten or structurally failed boards require more work and may need matching timber sourced from a salvage yard.
Average cost
£150 – £700
per job
Prices vary by region, property type and tradesperson. Always get at least two quotes.
What affects the price?
Type of repair - fixing creaking boards by adding screws or nails costs £100-£200; replacing multiple rotten boards costs £300-£700
Board sourcing - matching Victorian or Edwardian floorboards may require salvage yard timber, which adds to materials cost
Cause of damage - if boards are rotten due to ongoing damp or a plumbing leak, the root cause must be addressed before repair
Access - if pipes or cables run under the floor, lifting boards requires care and takes longer
Labour vs materials
A joiner can fix minor creaking in a few hours. Replacing multiple boards takes a full day. Labour accounts for the majority of the cost; replacement boards add £3-£15 per linear metre depending on profile and species.
Repair or replace?
If large areas of floorboarding are rotten or structurally failed, a full floor replacement with new or reclaimed boards is often more cost-effective than patching multiple sections individually. Get a quote for both options to compare.
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