Reconstruction and Rebuild
Flooring Replacement
Subfloor & finished flooring restoration
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- IICRC-certified
- Direct insurance billing
- 24/7 dispatch
Reconstruction
We dry or replace damaged subfloors and install new hardwood, laminate, tile, or carpet to return your floors to pre-loss condition after a water loss.
- Drywall, insulation & framing
- Flooring & tile installation
- Trim, cabinetry & painting
- Full project management
Flooring Replacement Across the GTA
Floors take the brunt of a water loss. Water runs downhill and pools at the lowest point, soaking into hardwood, swelling laminate, lifting tile, and saturating the subfloor and the padding underneath. Some flooring can be dried and saved; some has to be replaced, and knowing the difference is what a proper assessment provides.
Restoration Services GTA restores and replaces flooring as part of full property restoration across the Greater Toronto Area. We assess and dry the subfloor, replace what cannot be saved, and install new hardwood, laminate, vinyl plank, tile, or carpet to return the space to pre-loss condition.
Dry What You Can, Replace What You Must
Not every wet floor needs to be torn out, and not every dry-looking floor is actually fine. The subfloor beneath the finished surface holds moisture that a quick look misses, which is why we measure before we decide.
- Solid hardwood can sometimes be dried and refinished if caught early.
- Laminate and engineered products usually swell and have to be replaced.
- The subfloor and padding hold hidden moisture that feeds mould.
- Replacing without drying the subfloor traps moisture under the new floor.
The subfloor is the part that matters most
A new finished floor installed over a subfloor that is still wet will cup, smell, or grow mould. We dry and verify the subfloor first, every time, before anything new goes down.
How It Works
Our Flooring Replacement Process
We work from the subfloor up, so the finished floor lasts instead of failing a season later:
Assess and measure moisture
We check the finished floor, the subfloor, and the padding with moisture meters to determine what can be dried and what has to be removed.
Remove and dry
Unsalvageable flooring and wet padding are removed and documented, and the subfloor is dried to a verified standard with commercial equipment.
Prepare the subfloor
We repair or replace damaged subfloor sections and level and prepare the surface so the new flooring sits flat and lasts.
Install and finish
New flooring is installed to match the space, with transitions, trim, and baseboards finished so the result looks like the rest of the home.
Flooring Replacement and Your Insurance Claim
When flooring is damaged in a covered water loss, drying, removal, and replacement to pre-loss condition are normally part of that claim. Matching material and the finer coverage details depend on your policy.
We document the damage, the drying, and the replacement to insurer standards and bill your carrier directly where coverage applies, coordinating the flooring with the rest of the restoration.
Property Emergency? Don't Wait.
Secondary damage starts within hours. Our certified crews are on call 24/7 across the GTA.
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Why Choose Us
Why the GTA trusts Restoration Services GTA
24/7 Emergency Response
Crews on call around the clock, typically on-site within the hour.
IICRC-Certified Crews
Trained, certified technicians working to industry standards.
Direct Insurance Billing
We document the loss and bill your carrier directly.
One Team, Start to Finish
Mitigation through full reconstruction under one roof.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can my hardwood floor be saved after a flood?
Sometimes. Solid hardwood caught early can occasionally be dried and refinished, while laminate and engineered floors usually swell and need replacing. We measure moisture before deciding.
Why do you check the subfloor?
Because the subfloor and padding hold moisture you cannot see. Installing new flooring over a wet subfloor traps that moisture and leads to cupping, odour, or mould.
Do you match the existing flooring?
We install new flooring to match the space as closely as possible and finish the transitions, trim, and baseboards so the repair blends in.
Is flooring replacement covered by insurance?
When it results from a covered loss, drying and replacement to pre-loss condition are normally included. We document and bill it directly to your insurer.
Do you handle the drying and the new floor?
Yes. We dry the structure, prepare the subfloor, and install the new flooring as one job, so there is one accountable team from mitigation to finished floor.
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NEED EMERGENCY RESTORATION?
Secondary damage starts within 24 hours. Our certified crews are on call across the GTA, 24/7.