Marin County · Since 1986 · Hardwood only. Yvan and Oscar on your floor from start to finish.
We refinish, repair, and install hardwood throughout San Anselmo. The early-1900s cottages and Craftsman homes here hold original fir and oak that's worth every minute of careful restoration, and the Sleepy Hollow hillside sites get the same moisture inspection we run on every Marin hillside before any new install.
San Anselmo's early-1900s cottages and Craftsman homes along the flatlands and up into Sleepy Hollow hold original Douglas fir and oak floors worth restoring. The older stock is the story here — narrow-plank old-growth that's been underfoot for a century and sands back beautifully. The hillside sites get careful moisture inspection before any install.
San Anselmo, Marin County
ZIP codes served: 94960, 94978
Our Services
Wood is delivered early and allowed to reach equilibrium with your home's moisture and humidity before installation. No shortcuts, no cupping six months later.
We weave new boards into old so the seam disappears — matching species, cut, grain and color, then blending the finish across the whole field.
We sand coarse-to-fine through a full grit sequence so the floor is truly smooth — no scratch marks telegraphing through the finish.
The finish is already on the boards, so there's no sanding dust, no finish fumes, and no days of cure time. You walk on it sooner.
Stair treads take more punishment than any floor. We use solid stock, fasten them properly, and finish hard so they hold up to daily traffic.
Local Reviews
"Yvan and his crew did a wonderful job on my floors. 150 year old hardwoods repaired and restored to a perfect warm and solid Victorian finish. Yvan is lovely. He is punctual and thorough and really conscientious. I would recommend him without hesitation. His price is fair and he spent an hour with us picking out the final color. He is a craftsman and cares deeply about his work."
Wh H., San Rafael, CA
Yelp · 2019
"Yvan refinished our hardwood floors in July 2017. We are very pleased and happy with their work! Him and Oscar did a great job and I believe his rates are very reasonable. I highly recommend them!"
Jo Z., San Francisco, CA
Google + Yelp · 2020
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About Us
We've been working on hardwood floors across the Greater Bay Area since 1986. We refinish, repair, and install hardwood throughout San Anselmo. The early-1900s cottages and Craftsman homes here hold original fir and oak that's worth every minute of careful restoration, and the Sleepy Hollow hillside sites get the same moisture inspection we run on every Marin hillside before any new install. We're a deliberately small shop — Yvan and Oscar, his lead craftsman of 27 years — so the same two pairs of hands are on your floor from the first board to the last. If you're in San Anselmo and your hardwood needs installation, repair, or refinishing, we'd be glad to come take a look.
Local FAQ
Yes, we serve all of San Anselmo including Downtown, the Seminary, Sleepy Hollow, Yolanda Avenue, and Robson Harridge.
Yes — the old-growth Douglas fir and oak in San Anselmo's early-1900s cottages and Craftsman homes is exactly what we restore. As long as there's enough wood above the tongue, we sand and refinish it back to a warm, solid surface.
Yes — the Sleepy Hollow and hillside sites get a thorough subfloor, crawl, and moisture inspection before any install, because moisture is the top cause of cupping and gapping.
Plan on the rooms being off-limits through sanding and finish cure — typically two to three days of work plus several days to a week before full traffic and furniture. We give you the full schedule before we start.
Every floor is different — this is a planning range based on typical Bay Area projects. The per-square-foot band varies with square footage, finish tier, and stair work. Run the instant estimator on this page for a range; we confirm exact pricing after a free in-home consultation.
Yes — we match species, cut and grade, weave new boards into the old field with staggered joints so the seam disappears, then sand and refinish the whole area together.
Neighboring Areas
Same county, same housing stock, same hands on your floor.
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