Find a verified Hardwood Floor Installer in Ireland
Solid and engineered hardwood floors fitted, sanded, and finished. Refinishing of existing floors too.
What does a hardwood floor installer do?
Hardwood floor installation covers solid timber, engineered timber, and reclaimed timber flooring. Solid hardwood (oak, walnut, ash) is a single board of timber and is best fitted nailed or glued onto a wood subfloor. Engineered hardwood has a hardwood top layer (3–6mm) bonded to plywood substrate — more stable, suitable for underfloor heating, and works on concrete subfloors with floating click or glue installation. Reclaimed timber gives character but requires more time for sorting, planing, and acclimatisation.
Most modern Irish homes choose engineered oak — it looks like solid timber, is more stable in our humid climate, and works with underfloor heating. Solid hardwood is still preferred in period homes and high-traffic areas where it can be sanded and refinished multiple times. Both require careful subfloor prep, acclimatisation of boards (1–2 weeks on site before fitting), and skilled installation to deliver the kind of floor that looks the same in 20 years.
Common hardwood floor installer services
From routine fixes to bigger projects — here's what Irish hardwood floor installers on Jobiit typically handle.
- Solid hardwood floor install
- Engineered hardwood install
- Click or glue-down installation
- Underfloor heating compatibility
- Acclimatisation and conditioning
- Subfloor preparation
- Reclaimed timber installation
- Hardwood stair installation
- Sanding and refinishing existing floors
- Repair and patching
How much does a hardwood floor installer cost in Ireland?
Indicative pricing — your actual quote will vary
Hardwood flooring pricing depends on material grade and install method. The figures below are indicative Irish ranges per square metre, fitted including substrate prep.
Mid-range engineered oak (15mm with 3mm wear layer) supplied and fitted runs €70–€105 per m². Premium engineered oak (20mm with 6mm wear layer, wider boards) is €95–€150 per m². Solid hardwood (20mm oak) is €90–€140 per m² fitted. Reclaimed timber is €110–€200+ per m² depending on source. Sanding and refinishing existing hardwood is €30–€55 per m². A typical 3-bed semi engineered hardwood throughout (lounge, dining, hall, landing — 50m²) totals €4,000–€7,500 fitted.
These are indicative ranges based on typical Irish jobs. Final pricing depends on scope, materials, urgency, and the trader you choose. On Jobiit you'll receive itemised quotes (labour, materials, VAT) so there are no surprises.
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Hardwood Floor Installers across Ireland
Jobiit covers the whole of Ireland. Wherever you are, local hardwood floor installers are quoting on jobs near you.
- Dublin
- Cork
- Galway
- Limerick
- Waterford
- Drogheda
- Swords
- Dundalk
- Bray
- Navan
- Kilkenny
- Sligo
Hardwood Floor Installer FAQs
Engineered or solid hardwood?
Engineered for most modern installs: more stable in Irish humidity, works on concrete subfloors and over underfloor heating, easier to install. Solid for period homes, where you want maximum sanding lifespan (4–6 sands vs 1–3 for engineered), or where the heritage feel of solid is important. Cost is similar at like-for-like quality. Engineered with a 6mm wear layer can be sanded 3–4 times — adequate for a lifetime of normal wear.
Why does timber need to acclimatise?
Wood expands and contracts with humidity. Boards delivered fresh from a warehouse have different moisture content from your home's conditions. If fitted immediately, they may shrink (gaps appear) or swell (cup, lift) in the first weeks. Acclimatisation — leaving the boards stacked in the room for 1–2 weeks before fitting — lets the wood reach equilibrium with your home. Skipping this is the most common cause of floor failure within the first year.
Can I refinish an existing hardwood floor?
Yes, if it's solid timber (or engineered with sufficient wear layer). Sanding removes 1–2mm of timber and reveals fresh wood for staining and sealing. Costs €30–€55 per m² total including dust extraction and finishing. Takes 2–4 days for a full ground floor. Engineered floors with thin wear layers (under 3mm) can usually only be sanded once if at all — check the spec before sanding.
Is hardwood OK over underfloor heating?
Engineered yes, solid generally not. Engineered's plywood substrate is dimensionally stable under temperature changes; solid timber moves more and risks cupping or joints opening. Use engineered specifically rated for UFH, with the recommended underlay (typically a thin foil-based underlay rather than thick foam). Set max floor temperature to 27°C surface to protect the timber. Most modern engineered oak is UFH-rated.
How long does hardwood floor last?
30–80+ years with proper care. Engineered with multiple sandings: 30–50 years. Solid hardwood: 80+ years and often outlives the building. Maintenance: keep clean of grit (most damage comes from grit ground in by feet), use rugs at entrances, refinish every 10–15 years to refresh the seal. The floor itself rarely fails — it's the finish that needs updating periodically.
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