Creaky Wooden Floor
Wooden floorboards or engineered flooring that creaks, squeaks, or groans when walked on.
What Is Causing This?
- 1Boards rubbing against each other or the subfloor
- 2Fixings working loose over time
- 3Joist movement or shrinkage creating gaps
How Urgent Is This?
This is a cosmetic issue. It is not causing damage and can be addressed in your own time.
What Needs to Be Done
A flooring specialist will identify the loose areas, screw boards down to joists where accessible, or apply adhesive and weight from above for engineered floors.
How Much Will It Cost?
National average estimate
Labour: £11 – £22 | Materials: £13 – £41
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Ask a QuestionHow to Prevent This
Use screws rather than nails when laying floorboards. Maintain steady indoor humidity. Avoid excessive weight on unsupported spans.
Related Problems
Floorboards that creak or squeak when walked on, especially noticeable at night.
Laminate boards rising, buckling, or peaking at the joints, creating ridges across the floor.
Visible scratches, scuffs, or worn patches on a hardwood or engineered wood floor.
Other Flooring Specialist Problems
Laminate boards rising, buckling, or peaking at the joints, creating ridges across the floor.
Carpet pulling away from the gripper rods along walls or at doorways, creating trip hazards and wrinkles.
Air pockets or bubbles forming under vinyl or LVT flooring, making the surface uneven.
Visible scratches, scuffs, or worn patches on a hardwood or engineered wood floor.