From aged‑care providers and hospitality venues to everyday homeowners, clients trust our squeaky floor repair solutions for quiet, solid floors and seamless carpet reinstatement.
Wooden floorboards can get squeaky after prolonged use due to the natural changes in timber as it interacts with humidity and other elements in your house. The squeaky parts of the floor can be a nuisance, and may also wake up people who are fast asleep.
To fix this problem, you need someone who understands both flooring and carpets since many floors are carpeted. The Carpet Surgeon team can inspect the floor, take off the carpet if needed, fix the faulty floorboards and relay the carpet as it was.
As a team of carpet specialists, we undertake a variety of jobs. Besides squeaky floor repairs, we also do other types of carpet repairs in Auckland like seam repairs, relaying, re-stretching and replacement.
We are also experts at carpet cleaning, using a state-of-the-art steam cleaning method to clear dirt, sanitise your carpet of viruses and bacteria, and remove stains. If you have rugs or any kind of upholstery in your house or office, we also recommend using our rug cleaning and upholstery cleaning services, to ensure their long term health.
Carpet Surgeon can also help with flood restoration jobs, fixing carpets that have seen considerable damage, as well as installing a garage carpet, enabling you to use the extra space in your home more efficiently.
A: Squeaky floorboards are typically caused by timber expanding and contracting due to humidity and temperature changes over time. The squeak occurs when timber boards or joists rub against each other, nails, or screws as you walk over them. It’s a common problem in Auckland homes, particularly older villas and bungalows, and it worsens with age if left untreated.
A: In some cases, squeaks can be treated through the carpet using specialist fixings. However, for a thorough repair, particularly if the squeak is in an area with multiple affected boards, uplift of the carpet is usually needed to access and properly fix the underlying floorboards. We then relay the carpet back down to its original condition.
A: Not if it’s done correctly. Our team is experienced in both floor repairs and carpet handling. We uplift the carpet carefully, complete the floorboard repairs, then relay the carpet neatly, matching the original tension and alignment. In most cases, you won’t be able to tell the carpet was ever moved.
A: Most squeaky floor jobs can be completed in a single visit. The timeframe depends on the number and location of squeaky boards and the size of the area involved. We’ll assess and give you an accurate estimate when we quote.
A: The cost is generally modest compared to other flooring work, and it’s significantly cheaper than ignoring the problem and allowing structural issues to worsen. We provide free, upfront quotes so you know exactly what’s involved before any work begins.
A: Occasionally, persistent squeaking can indicate more significant issues with subfloor structure or moisture damage. When we assess your floor, we’ll look out for any signs of more serious underlying problems and advise you accordingly. In most cases, however, squeaky boards are a surface-level issue that’s straightforward to fix.
We tackle a range of common New Zealand carpet troubles like carpet stain removal and sanitisation with our deep steam cleaning method
