Hardwood Flooring in Durham, NC — Installation, Refinishing & Repair

Explore Our Hardwood Floor Installation Services

Vilchis Hardwood Floors has been doing wood floors in Durham since 2009. We’re family-owned, and Carlos (the owner) is the one who’ll show up to give you the estimate and run the crew on your job. We don’t subcontract anything out.

Most of our customers are right here in Durham, but we work all over the Triangle — Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Cary, Raleigh, Wake Forest. New installs, refinishing old floors, fixing water damage, repairing a few bad boards from a furniture mishap — we do all of it.

Call (919) 794-1116 and we’ll come measure and give you a real number. No charge for the estimate.

Hardwood floor installation isn’t hard. It’s just unforgiving. If the subfloor isn’t flat, if the planks didn’t sit in the house long enough before going down, if the wrong nails went in — you won’t see it day one. You’ll see it in six months when there are gaps between boards, or a squeak that wasn’t there, or a section that’s started to lift.

We’ve been doing this since 2009 in Durham. Long enough to know what to check before we start. Long enough to know which corners other guys cut.

Mario is on every job. We use Bostitch nailers and pull moisture readings on the subfloor and the wood before a single board goes down. We sweep up before we leave. None of this should be remarkable. But ask around — it kind of is.

 
 
 
 
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 Oleh Kechur 
 
 
 
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We had Vilchis Hardwood Floors redo the downstairs of our house in Raleigh and we're really happy with how it turned out.
They tore out the old carpet and put hardwood in the living room, hallway, and dining room in about three days. The crew was on time every morning, sealed off the rooms they weren't working in so dust didn't get everywhere, and cleaned up before they left each night. That stuff matters when you're still living in the house during the work.
When they hit a tricky spot by the kitchen they actually stopped and gave me two options instead of just deciding for me, which I appreciated. A couple months later everything still looks great — floors are level, seams are tight, no creaking.
Quote was fair and the final bill matched it, no surprises. Would recommend them to anyone in the Triangle.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jennifer Williams 
 
 
 
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Floors look better than they ever have.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Alexandru Bichir 
 
 
 
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We hired Mario and his crew for a  hardwood floor installation job in Durham.  Great experience with them. They also offer cleaning services. The cleaning crew was awesome too. We are happy with everything they did for us.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Debra Howard 
 
 
 
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Extremely professional!  Vilchis Hardwood Flooring came highly recommended to me by a local builder. I am happy to pass along a five star recommendation to others who are looking for exceptional flooring installation.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Karen Hayes 
 
 
 
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Excellent service installing and refinishing hardwoods at our rental. Prompt. Very fair price!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 John Sohn 
 
 
 
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Oak Village Builders has used Vilchis Hardwood Floors for 15+ years. They are professional, detail-oriented and very reasonable priced. They are quick to resolve any issues if they arise. Highly recommend using them for any of your flooring needs.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Casey Thomas 
 
 
 
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Vilchis Hardwood Floors installed and refinished hardwoods throughout our entire house. I would highly recommend using them. They are professional and did a great job!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jen 
 
 
 
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We only needed hardwood stairs refinished and Vilchis Hardwood flooring did a great job. They were on time, professional and thorough. I work from home and the stairs being refinished were just outside my home office, the crew that came each day were so respectful and did all they could to minimize any disruption which was greatly appreciated.  I would definitely hire Vilchis again and recommend them to others.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Katherine Brown 
 
 
 
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What a pleasure working with Vilchis Hardwood Floors. They walked us through the whole floor installation process from start to finish. They also made sure the new hardwood flooring blends perfectly with the old ones, which was important to us.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 

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Why Hardwood Flooring Is Worth It in Durham Homes

Hardwood costs more upfront than carpet or laminate. That’s the honest truth. But three things make it pay off:

Resale. Realtors in the Triangle consistently report that hardwood adds to a home’s selling price and shortens time on market. Buyers in Durham specifically tend to look for it.

Lifespan. Carpet gets replaced every 8–10 years. Solid hardwood, sanded and refinished, will outlast you. We’ve refinished floors in Durham homes that were installed in the 1950s and they still have plenty of life left.

Humidity. The Triangle’s humidity is rough on cheap flooring. Properly installed and finished hardwood handles it better than laminate, which swells, or vinyl, which can release fumes when it gets hot.

Types of hardwood flooring:

• Solid Hardwood
• Engineered Hardwood
• Laminate Flooring
• Vinyl Flooring

Solid Hardwood Floors can be sanded down and refinished several times during the life of your home. Unlike carpeting, which needs to be replaced periodically, solid hardwood can be refinished, and restained to create new styles. 

We can make your floors look new again. Our passion is in hardwood floor installation, refinishing and repairs. Attempting to do this job yourself may lead to damaging your floors beyond repair. We use professional equipment, and years of experience to determine the right way to do each project we undertake.

Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Durham, NC

Refinishing usually makes more sense than replacing. The wood you have is fine — it just needs the top layer taken off. We sand it back to fresh material, fill the bigger gaps, and lay down whatever stain and finish you pick. Three to five days for a normal-sized house, and it’ll cost you a fraction of a full tear-out.

A few things to know going in:

• Our sanders are dust-contained. It’s not a perfectly clean job — nothing involving sanding is — but you’re not going to be wiping fine dust off your kitchen counters two weeks later.
• Don’t pick your stain color from a website. Don’t pick it from Pinterest. Color reads completely different on a phone screen than it does on actual oak in your actual living room at 4pm. We’ll bring samples out and put them on the floor so you can see them where they’re going to live.
• On finish — oil-based gives you that warmer, slightly amber look that a lot of people want, but it’ll smell strong in the house for a few days. Water-based goes on clear, dries fast, barely smells. There’s no wrong answer. We’ll talk through it when we come out.

On a Budget?

We will work with you. After taking a good look at your floors, we will write up an estimate and explain what needs to be done including any repairs that should occur before refinishing work can start. No matter how old your existing floors are, refinishing will bring out the natural splendor within hours.

If you are thinking about updating your home, refinishing your floors should be your first consideration. We will make your floors look brand new again. If you are looking for a change, let us give them a completely new look and feel by refinishing the surface and restaining with a custom colored stain, saving you time and money that you could have invested on new flooring unnecessarily.

Hardwood Floor Repair

Cupped boards from a leaky dishwasher. A burn mark from a logged-out fireplace screen. A squeaky section your kid found and now jumps on for fun. We replace damaged boards, weave new wood into existing flooring, and color-match the stain so the repair blends in. If a section is past saving, we’ll tell you straight up — it’s not worth refinishing over rotted subfloor.

Why Choose Us?

• Locally Owned and Operated
• Prompt Project Completion
• Great Customer Service
• Written Proposals
• Fully Licensed and Insured
• Owner Supervises Work
• We Respect you & your home

Ready to talk about your floors? Call Vilchis Hardwood Floors at (919) 794-1116 or use the form below for a free in-home estimate. We respond same-day Monday through Friday.

Areas We Serve Around Durham, NC

Our shop is at 237 Obie Dr in Durham, and we work across the whole Triangle. Most of our jobs are within a 30-minute drive: Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Raleigh, Garner, and Wake Forest. If you’re not sure whether we cover your area, call us. We’ll tell you yes or no on the phone — no run-around.

Hardwood Flooring Cost in Durham, NC

The first question almost everyone asks is what it costs. The honest answer is “it depends,” but here’s what to expect for the Durham area in 2026:
Solid hardwood installation typically runs $8–$14 per square foot installed, depending on the wood species, board width, and how much prep the subfloor needs. Engineered hardwood is usually a little less. Refinishing existing floors generally lands between $3 and $5 per square foot.
Old houses in Durham — especially anything pre-1960 in Trinity Park, Forest Hills, or Hope Valley — often need extra subfloor work, which adds cost. Newer builds in South Durham and Brier Creek are usually faster. We give written quotes after we see the floor in person, never sight-unseen over the phone.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does hardwood floor installation take?

A typical 1,000 sq ft job takes 2–4 days for the install itself, plus another 1–2 days if we’re staining and finishing on-site. Pre-finished hardwood is faster.

Can hardwood floors be installed over concrete?

Engineered hardwood, yes. Solid hardwood, not directly — it needs a plywood subfloor. We can build that out for you, or recommend engineered if it’s the better fit. A lot of newer Durham homes have concrete slabs, so this comes up often.

How often do hardwood floors need refinishing?

Every 7–15 years for high-traffic homes, less often for low-traffic. Solid hardwood can be sanded and refinished 4–6 times over its life. Engineered hardwood, depending on the wear layer, usually 1–3 times.

Do you move furniture?

Yes, basic furniture moves are included. We don’t move pianos, gun safes, or anything that needs more than two people — for those we’ll let you know in the quote so you can arrange it.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Fully licensed and insured in North Carolina. We can send proof of insurance before the job if your HOA or property manager asks.

How do I get a quote?

Call (919) 794-1116 or fill out the form on this page. We’ll come out, look at the floors, and give you a written estimate. No pressure, no obligation, no charge.

Need something other than hardwood? We also offer laminate flooring, LVP installation, tile installation, floor coatings, and floor cleaning services across Durham and the Triangle.