Subfloor Repair and Leveling in Ottawa, a Solid Base for Every Floor
Soft spots, rot, squeaks and uneven, sloping floors put right before the finish floor goes down.
Fully insured
Free written quotes
Clean, on-time work
Every floor type, one team
Get your free quote
Tell us about your floors and get a fixed written price – no obligation.
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Why it matters
Every good floor starts underneath
The subfloor is the part nobody sees and everybody feels. Soft spots, rot, movement and high-and-low areas telegraph straight through whatever you lay on top – so a new floor over a bad subfloor fails early. We replace damaged sheathing, screw down movement, and level the surface so your hardwood, vinyl, laminate or tile sits flat and lasts. In a century Ottawa home the gaps between the original board subfloor were left on purpose – for drainage during construction – so they are not damage, even though homeowners often assume they are.
What you get
Real outcomes, not just a list of services.
Soft and springy spots fixed
We find and replace weak or rotten subfloor panels so the floor feels solid.
Rot and water damage removed
Damaged sheathing cut out and replaced back to sound wood.
Uneven floors leveled
High and low spots corrected so the finished floor is flat underfoot.
Movement and squeaks stopped
Loose panels re-screwed to the joists to stop flex and noise.
Ready for any floor
A flat, solid base for hardwood, vinyl, laminate or tile.
Done before install
We handle prep as part of your flooring job, or as a stand-alone fix.
What's included in every job
From the first measure to the final cleanup.
A free written quote
You get a clear, fixed price before any work starts – never a vague ballpark.
An accurate on-site measure
We measure the space and check the subfloor so the price is right the first time.
Proper subfloor prep
We clean, level and prepare the subfloor so your floor sits flat and lasts.
Careful, hand-fitted work
Experienced installers fit every board, plank or tile by hand, not in a rush.
Transitions and trim
Clean edges and transitions where your floor meets doorways and other rooms.
Cleanup and haul-away
We remove debris and leave your home tidy when we are done.
Our Process
How it works, step by step
1
Get a free quote
You tell us about your floors and book a visit. It is free, with no pressure and no obligation.
2
We measure and inspect
We come out, measure the space and check the subfloor so your quote is accurate, not a guess.
3
You get a clear written estimate
You receive a fixed, itemised price in writing – so you know exactly what you are paying before we start.
4
We install and clean up
We book a date that suits you, do the work carefully, protect your home as we go, and leave the site clean.
Why us
Why Ottawa homeowners choose Solomon Flooring
You get an Ottawa team that will not paper over a bad base. We fix what is under your floor first, so the floor you pay for actually lasts – and we tell you honestly what the subfloor needs.
You are covered, and any warranty terms are set out in your written quote for your job.
Free written quotes
A fixed price up front – no surprises on the final bill.
Clean and on schedule
We protect your home, work tidily, and finish on time.
A local Ottawa team
The same hands from the first quote to the final cleanup.
What Ottawa homeowners say
What Ottawa homeowners say about Solomon Flooring.
★★★★★
5/5
Clear quote, fair pricing, and quality installation. The entire process was smooth from start to finish.
★★★★★
5/5
The team did a great job. Victor was very communicative throughout the whole process.
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5/5
Excellent workmanship and great communication. The new hardwood floors look amazing, and everything was completed on time.
Solomon Flooring repairs, replaces and levels subfloors across Ottawa so your new floor sits flat and stays solid.
Areas we serve
We serve all of Ottawa, including Kanata, Orleans, Nepean, Barrhaven, Gloucester, Stittsville and Manotick.
Floor leveling and uneven floors in Ottawa
Uneven floors, slopes and soft spots almost always trace back to the subfloor. We level high and low areas, replace rotten or water-damaged sheathing, and screw down loose panels so your new hardwood, vinyl, laminate or tile sits flat and stays quiet. If you have searched for floor leveling or uneven floor repair in Ottawa, this is the same job.
If there are soft spots, rot, movement or uneven areas, yes. A new floor over a bad subfloor will squeak, gap or fail early.
Can you level an uneven or sloping floor?
Yes. We correct high and low spots and level the surface so your finished floor sits flat. This also catches most uneven-floor problems.
What causes soft spots in a floor?
Usually water damage, rot or a subfloor panel that has delaminated or was never fastened well.
Is subfloor work included when you install a floor?
Basic prep and leveling are part of every install. Major repair or replacement is quoted separately so you can see the cost.
Can you replace just part of the subfloor?
Yes, we cut out and replace only the damaged sections back to sound material wherever possible.
Are you insured?
Yes, fully insured.
Our promise to you
How we work on every job.
Fully insured
We are fully insured, and any workmanship warranty is set out in your written quote, job by job.
Free written quotes
You get a clear, fixed price up front, before any work begins.
Clean and on schedule
We protect your home, work tidily, and finish when we say we will.
A local Ottawa team
The same people quote and install your floor – from the first call to the final cleanup.
Ottawa specifics
What the code and NWFA say about an old board subfloor
Ontario’s Building Code requires lumber subflooring laid at no less than 45 degrees to the joists with boards no wider than 184 mm (OBC 9.23.14.7), and sets minimum panel thicknesses by joist spacing – 15.5 mm plywood at 406 mm centres, up to 18.5 mm at 610 mm. NWFA allows only 3/4-inch solid or engineered wood directly over an existing board floor; thinner materials, including most LVP and laminate, need a minimum 11/32-inch panel overlay fastened to the floor first. One safety note that changes the job: grinding old vinyl tile or its mastic off a slab with a power tool that lacks HEPA dust collection is a Type 3 asbestos operation in Ontario – the most heavily regulated tier – so on pre-1990 floors we test before we cut.
Solid base, lasting floor – get your free quote
Free written quotes across Ottawa – hardwood, vinyl, laminate, tile and carpet.
