Hardwood Floors for The Glebe's Finest Homes
You didn't buy in the Glebe for cookie-cutter living. Your home has history—Victorian details, original trim, craftsmanship you can't replicate. Your floors should be part of that story, not a cheap replacement. Whether you're restoring 100-year-old oak or installing new hardwood that honors your home's heritage, we connect you with installers who treat your property with respect. Free quotes, real wood samples, and craftsmanship worthy of Ottawa's most prestigious neighborhood.
Glebe Flooring Challenges
Heritage homes require heritage expertise
Original Floors Covered, Not Cared For
Somewhere under 40 years of carpet is your home's original hardwood. Is it savable? Will refinishing damage it? You're afraid to even look, let alone call someone who might ruin what's left.The 'Floating Floor' Previous Owner Special
Someone before you thought floating laminate over original hardwood was a good idea. It wasn't. Now you have cheap, hollow flooring hiding potentially beautiful wood. You don't know where to start.Floors That Have Settled (A Lot)
Your home is 130 years old. It has settled. It has shifted. Your floors slope, your furniture rocks, and you've shimmed everything at least once. Can anyone actually fix this without replacing everything?Stains, Repairs, and Dark Spots
A century of living leaves marks. Pet stains. Water damage from a long-forgotten leak. That spot where someone sanded too aggressively in 1972. Your floors tell stories—some you'd rather not display.Why Glebe Homes Need Heritage Specialists
The Glebe isn't just another Ottawa neighborhood. It's one of the city's most prestigious addresses, with homes that date back to the 1880s, 1890s, and early 1900s. These homes weren't built with modern materials or modern methods. They were built with old-growth timber that you literally cannot buy today. Quarter-sawn oak. Wide-plank pine. Douglas fir from forests that no longer exist.
This wood is irreplaceable. When you hire someone who doesn't understand heritage restoration, they don't see irreplaceable old-growth timber. They see old floors that should be ripped out and replaced with something 'easier.'
Our installers see what's actually there. They know how to assess whether original hardwood can be saved. They know which sanding techniques won't damage thin-worn boards. They know how to match stain colors to 100-year-old patina. They don't recommend replacement unless there's absolutely no other option.
Your Glebe home deserves that level of care. Your floors are part of Ottawa's architectural history. We treat them that way.
We Know Glebe Homes
Every street, every era, every architectural style
Why Glebe Knowledge Matters
The Glebe has more architectural variety than any Ottawa neighborhood. Victorian, Edwardian, Craftsman, Tudor Revival, mid-century infills. Each era used different wood species, different installation methods, different subfloor materials. Our installers know the difference between a 1890s row house and a 1920s detached home. They've worked on First Avenue, Clemow Avenue, Powell Avenue—every street in the neighborhood.
Victorian & Edwardian Restoration
Original old-growth oak, quarter-sawn floors, wide-plank pine. We don't replace—we restore. Gentle sanding, period-appropriate stains, finishes that protect without plasticizing. Your floors keep their soul.
Laminate & Carpet Removal From Original Wood
We carefully remove layers of covering to assess what's underneath. Often, the original wood is in better condition than expected. We've saved countless Glebe floors from unnecessary replacement.
Settled Subfloor Correction
130 years of settling creates uneven floors. We address the underlying structure when needed—sistering joists, adding support, leveling subfloors. Your new/restored floors will be flat and quiet.
Period-Appropriate Color Matching
We match stain colors to your home's era. Too light looks modern. Too dark hides the wood grain. We find the perfect balance that honors your home's age and style.
Spot Repair & Patching
Damaged boards, pet stains, old vent locations. We source period-appropriate wood and hand-match grain patterns. You won't see the repair, just the beautiful floor.
Heritage Home Value Protection
Glebe buyers expect original details. A poorly refinished floor hurts your home value. A properly restored floor adds tens of thousands. We protect your investment.
What Glebe Homeowners Say
"Our 1896 home had the original oak floors. They were also covered in 1970s shag carpet, 1980s glue-down tile, and 1990s laminate in the kitchen. I was convinced the original wood was ruined. The installer spent two days just carefully removing layers. Underneath everything, the oak was beautiful. He refinished it perfectly. Our home finally feels historic, not just old."
"I've lived in my Glebe home for 40 years. The floors were tired, scratched, and had some dark stains I thought were permanent. The restoration team worked magic. They saved every original board. The color is warm and natural. My grandchildren said it looks like a 'fancy hotel.' I said no, it looks like my home should have looked all along."
"We bought a home where the previous owner had floated laminate over the original hardwood. Every step felt hollow and cheap. We assumed we'd have to rip everything out. The installer said 'let me see what's underneath first.' He carefully removed the laminate and found beautiful, intact quarter-sawn oak. Sanded, stained, sealed. Looks better than new. Cost half of replacement. We are forever grateful."
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Your Glebe Home Deserves Heritage Craftsmanship.
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