"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
Hardwood Flooring in San Francisco
San Francisco County · Since 1986 · Hardwood only. Yvan and Oscar on your floor from start to finish.
Since 1986 Hardwood Only Licensed & Insured Serving the Greater Bay Area
We refinish and repair century-old floors across San Francisco — in the Mission, Noe Valley, Pacific Heights, and beyond. The old-growth fir and oak under the wear is worth every minute of careful restoration, and we bring back the warmth decades have hidden.
San Francisco's Edwardians and Victorians hold original old-growth hardwood — often Douglas fir and oak — that's worth restoring. The flats and Victorians in the Mission, Noe Valley, and Pacific Heights have century-old floors we refinish and repair regularly.
San Francisco, San Francisco County
Neighborhoods We Serve
Noe Valley
Pacific Heights
The Mission
Castro
Sunnyside
Bernal Heights
West Portal
ZIP codes served: 94110, 94114, 94115, 94117, 94131, 94127, 94134
Our Services
Hardwood Services in San Francisco
Hardwood Floor Installation
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.
Hardwood Floor Repair
We weave new boards into old so the seam disappears — matching species, cut, grain and color, then blending the finish across the whole field.
Hardwood Floor Sanding & Refinishing
We sand coarse-to-fine through a full grit sequence so the floor is truly smooth — no scratch marks telegraphing through the finish.
Prefinished Hardwood Flooring Installation
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 Installation, Sanding & Refinishing
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
San Francisco Customers
"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
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About Us
The Great Oak in San Francisco
We've been working on hardwood floors across the Greater Bay Area since 1986. We refinish and repair century-old floors across San Francisco — in the Mission, Noe Valley, Pacific Heights, and beyond. The old-growth fir and oak under the wear is worth every minute of careful restoration, and we bring back the warmth decades have hidden. 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 Francisco and your hardwood needs installation, repair, or refinishing, we'd be glad to come take a look.
Local FAQ
San Francisco Hardwood Questions
Can you refinish the original floors in my San Francisco Edwardian?+
Yes. The old-growth fir and oak in San Francisco's Edwardians and Victorians is exactly what we restore. We sand and refinish it back to a warm, solid surface.
Do you serve all of San Francisco?+
Yes, we serve San Francisco including the Mission, Noe Valley, Pacific Heights, the Castro, Bernal Heights, Sunnyside, and West Portal.
How long will my floors be unusable during refinishing?+
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.
What does hardwood refinishing cost in San Francisco?+
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.
How much dust should I expect in a San Francisco flat?+
Our sanders run on dust containment that pulls most of the dust out at the source — important in tight flat layouts. It's not dust-free, but it's a fraction of uncontained sanding, and we clean thoroughly.
Can you match new wood to my existing San Francisco floor?+
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.
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