Hardwood floor repair costs a published average of $1,079, with most homeowners paying $482 – $1,708 – figures Angi publishes from 10,984 verified projects, with HomeAdvisor publishing the same range.1,2 Angi and HomeAdvisor are corporate siblings, so matching figures alone do not establish independent corroboration.1,2 Fixr publishes separately, and the pages state no shared sourcing; its page presents two different general cost figures for the same scope, and the discrepancy is unresolved, so its general headline figures are omitted here – its scoped tables, which are unaffected, appear below.3 Where the publishers’ figures differ, they are presented separately. Prices are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on the type of damage, area size, wood species, and repair method.
$1,079
published average (Angi, 10,984 projects)
$482 – $1,708
most homeowners pay (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$1,000 – $5,000
200 sq.ft. repair (all three sources)
$50 – $250
rot repair per sq.ft. (all three sources)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (2026 data, updated Aug 2026) | $1,079 average (10,984 verified projects); most homeowners pay $482 – $1,708; $1 – $250 per sq.ft. by problem type | Corporate sibling of HomeAdvisor |
| HomeAdvisor (2025 data, updated Jun 2026) | Normal range $482 – $1,708; $1 – $250 per sq.ft. by problem type | Sibling-published figures match Angi’s; its per-page average is excluded – see note below |
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | General headline figures omitted (unresolved internal discrepancy); scoped tables kept: $1 – $100 per sq.ft. overall, $100 low end for a minor scratch, $6,000 high end for joist rot repair | Separately published, pages state no shared sourcing |
HomeAdvisor’s page prints two different figures for its own average repair cost; the discrepancy is unresolved, so the average above is attributed to Angi alone. Fixr’s headline and FAQ give different general cost figures for the same scope, so Fixr’s general figures are omitted while its clearly scoped tables are kept.1,2,3
Cost by type of problem
Angi and HomeAdvisor publish an identical problem table (matching sibling figures); Fixr publishes its own, which matches on most rows:1,2,3
| Problem | Angi & HomeAdvisor (per sq.ft.) | Fixr (per sq.ft.) |
|---|---|---|
| Scratches | $1 – $8 | $1 – $8 |
| Cupping | $1 – $8 | $3 – $8 |
| Gouge | — | $3 – $8 |
| Buckled floor | — | $3 – $8 |
| Dents | $5 – $25 | $5 – $25 |
| Uneven floors | $3 – $60 | $5 – $60 |
| Water damage | $8 – $100 | $8 – $100 |
| Mold or mildew | $10 – $25 | $10 – $25 |
| Gaps | $7 – $15 | — |
| Squeaky floors | $10 – $50 | $10 – $50 |
| Rot | $50 – $250 | $50 – $250 |
The cupping and uneven-floor rows differ between the publishers and are kept separate; the pages give no reason for the difference.1,2,3
HomeAdvisor also prices some problems per job rather than per square foot: scratches at $25 – $100 per scratch, squeaky floors at $200 – $1,000 (up to $6,000 for severe issues), and uneven floors at $1,000 – $6,000 per room (up to $20,000 for severe damage or foundation issues).2 Fixr reports a mold remediation specialist runs $500 – $3,000 when planks must be removed.3
Cost by area size
All three publishers print identical totals for the shared sizes (matching sibling figures for Angi/HomeAdvisor; Fixr publishes separately and the pages state no shared sourcing):1,2,3
| Area | Total repair cost (all three sources) |
|---|---|
| 20 sq.ft. | $100 – $500 |
| 50 sq.ft. | $250 – $1,250 |
| 100 sq.ft. | $500 – $2,500 |
| 150 sq.ft. | $750 – $3,750 |
| 200 sq.ft. | $1,000 – $5,000 |
| 300 sq.ft. | $1,500 – $7,500 |
Fixr adds a 375 sq.ft. row at $1,875 – $9,375;3 Angi and HomeAdvisor add a 400 sq.ft. row at $2,000 – $9,500.1,2 HomeAdvisor notes smaller repairs may be billed as a total or per-hour rate rather than per square foot, and that per-square-foot prices often fall as the area grows.2
Cost by wood species
Angi and HomeAdvisor each publish a per-species table, but their figures differ on most shared species (the pages give no reason, so the columns are kept separate). Fixr does not publish per-species repair prices:1,2
| Wood species | Angi (per sq.ft.) | HomeAdvisor (per sq.ft.) |
|---|---|---|
| Pine | — | $3 – $8 |
| Maple | $4 – $15 | $4 – $12 |
| Bamboo | — | $5 – $9 |
| Red oak | $5 – $11 | $5 – $10 |
| Cherry | — | $6 – $12 |
| White oak | $5 – $12 | $6 – $12 |
| White ash | $6 – $14 | $6 – $13 |
| Hickory | $6 – $14 | $6 – $14 |
| Brazilian walnut (ipe) | $9 – $15 | $8 – $14 |
| Mahogany | — | $8 – $15 |
| Cypress | — | $8 – $18 |
| Teak | — | $11 – $20 |
HomeAdvisor notes species affects price mainly when boards must be replaced, with materials at $3 – $20 per sq.ft.2
Cost by repair method
Angi and Fixr each publish method pricing; four rows match exactly (separately published figures, and the pages state no shared sourcing), while the refinishing and resurfacing rows differ, with Fixr’s scoped to a 200 sq.ft. area:1,3
| Method | Angi | Fixr |
|---|---|---|
| Filling (wood filler) | $10 – $15 per package | $10 – $15 per package |
| Polishing | $100 – $300 | $100 – $300 |
| Patching | $600 – $1,600 | $600 – $1,600 |
| Floorboard replacement | $800 – $2,000 | $800 – $2,000 (200 sq.ft.) |
| Refinishing | $1,100 – $2,700 | $800 – $1,600 (200 sq.ft.) |
| Resurfacing | $1,200 – $3,000 | $1,200 – $2,000 (200 sq.ft. room) |
Fixr also prices floorboard replacement at $4 – $10 per sq.ft. including materials and labor.3
Labor costs
Angi and HomeAdvisor report $65 – $100 per hour, with total labor of $330 – $2,400 for most repairs (matching sibling figures).1,2 Fixr reports $50 – $100 per hour and 5 – 20 hours for most projects, totaling $250 – $2,000, with labor in difficult-to-reach areas rising to $75 – $150 per hour.3
Structural and subfloor work
HomeAdvisor prices repairing or replacing floor joists at $2,000 – $10,000 per room in its uneven-floor section and at $40 – $60 per sq.ft. in its water-damage section (different bases, both as published), plus subfloor replacement at $500 – $750 and refinishing after repair at $3 – $8 per sq.ft.2
Related costs
HomeAdvisor reports a full hardwood floor replacement runs $2,500 – $7,100, with new installation at $6 – $25 per sq.ft.2 Fixr reports professional hardwood floor cleaning at $0.50 – $0.75 per sq.ft. ($100 – $150 for a 200 sq.ft. room) and furniture removal at $20 – $100 per item, typically not included in repair pricing.3
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair hardwood floors?
Angi publishes a $1,079 average from 10,984 verified projects, with most homeowners paying $482 – $1,708; HomeAdvisor publishes the same $482 – $1,708 range (the two are corporate siblings).1,2 Fixr’s general headline figures are omitted here because its page presents two different figures for the same scope.3
How much does it cost to repair a scratched hardwood floor?
All three publishers report $1 – $8 per sq.ft. for scratch repair.1,2,3 HomeAdvisor also prices scratches at $25 – $100 per scratch.2
Is it cheaper to repair or replace hardwood floors?
HomeAdvisor reports repair averages far below its $2,500 – $7,100 replacement range, though it notes leveling a floor can approach the cost of a new one.2
Related guides
See our guides to hardwood floor installation costs, hardwood floor refinishing costs, floor repair costs, and engineered hardwood flooring costs.
Sources
- Angi – How Much Does Hardwood Floor Repair Cost? [2026 Data] (accessed Nov 3, 2026)
- HomeAdvisor – How Much Does Hardwood Floor Repair Cost? (2025) (accessed Nov 3, 2026)
- Fixr – Hardwood Flooring Repair Cost | Cost to Repair Hardwood per Sq.Ft. (updated Jan 2025)