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Hardwood Floor Repair in Oxford, MS

Name: TAV Construction
Address: Oxford Area, Oxford, MS, 38655, US
Telephone: 600-675-2519
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

Board replacement, water-damage repair, and seamless blending for hardwood floors that have a problem in one spot — not the whole floor. We splice in a matched species, blend the finish, and the repair disappears.

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Localized Repair, Not Full Replacement

Most hardwood floor problems show up in one room, near a leak, under a sliding door, or where a heavy piece of furniture was dragged. The rest of the floor is fine. Replacing the whole floor when only a small section is damaged is rarely the right answer — and it almost never matches the old portion of the room.

When Repair Is the Right Answer

Pet damage along a doorway, water staining under a window, board cupping after an appliance leak, deep gouges from furniture moves, sun-bleached strips along a south-facing window. If the damage is contained and the subfloor is sound, we can pull and replace the affected boards without touching the rest of the floor.

When Full Refinishing Wins

If the finish is uniformly worn across the whole floor, board-level repair will read as a fresh patch on a faded background. In that case we recommend full refinishing — usually paired with the repair so the entire floor cures together with one consistent finish.

✓ Board replacement and splicing — pulled cleanly to the joint, new board cut to fit, fastened to match existing nail or glue-down pattern.
✓ Stain and finish matching — tested against the existing floor before any board is set, blended sheen on top so the repair disappears under raking light.
✓ Water and pet damage — subfloor moisture verification first, then drying, replacement, or remediation as the conditions require.
✓ Solid and engineered hardwood — both species are repairable; the technique differs but the standard does not.

The hardest part of hardwood repair is not the carpentry — it is the visual match. Wood ages. Sun shifts the tone. Wax and grime build up in different rates by traffic pattern. A new board fitted next to a 12-year-old board will look obviously new unless the finishing process accounts for all of that. We test stain blends in a hidden area, lay sample boards, and only commit to the final finish when the patch reads continuous with the floor around it.

For Oxford and Lafayette County homes, the most common repairs are around exterior doors (water entry), under refrigerators and washing machines (slow leaks), and along south-facing windows (UV bleaching). Each pattern has a slightly different fix. Photos sent ahead of the estimate help us scope the job accurately before we visit.

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Recent Hardwood Repairs

Localized repairs photographed before, during, and after — Oxford, Lafayette County, and surrounding North Mississippi communities.

Newly installed white octagon floor tiles and subway wall tiles in a bathroom remodel.

New Bathroom Tile Installation and Remodel

A bathroom undergoing renovation featuring newly installed white octagon and dot mosaic floor tiles. The background shows a bathtub with white subway tile walls and a small corner shelf. The walls adjacent to the tub appear to be in the process of drywall installation or repair, indicating an active general remodeling project by TAV Construction.

Newly installed hardwood flooring in a furnished bedroom with a large bed and vintage armchair.

Beautiful Hardwood Flooring Installation in Bedroom

A completed bedroom renovation featuring high-quality hardwood flooring with a warm, natural grain. The room is fully furnished with a large bed, decorative headboard, side tables with lamps, and a vintage-style armchair, showcasing the finished look of the new floors.

A modern walk-in shower with white subway tiles on the walls and grey hexagonal tiles on the floor.

Modern Walk-In Shower With Subway Tile

A completed bathroom renovation featuring a walk-in shower. The walls are finished with white subway tiles and dark grout, while the floor and a decorative wall niche feature grey and white hexagonal mosaic tiles. A chrome shower head and handheld sprayer are installed on the wall. The shower is curbless, transitioning smoothly from the main bathroom floor which also uses large hexagonal tiles.

A modern kitchen featuring newly installed rustic hardwood floors, white cabinets, and a dark grey island.

Modern Kitchen with New Hardwood Flooring

A wide-angle view of a recently renovated kitchen featuring light-toned, rustic hardwood flooring with visible knots. The kitchen includes white cabinetry, a dark grey island with a white countertop, and stainless steel appliances including a double wall oven. Three industrial-style pendant lights hang over the island, and the space is illuminated by natural light from a window above the sink.

Newly installed wide-plank hardwood flooring in a living room with a black and marble fireplace.

Beautiful Hardwood Flooring Installation with Fireplace

A high-quality wide-plank hardwood floor installation in a living area. The wood features natural knots and a warm honey-toned finish. In the background, a modern fireplace with a black mantel and marble surround is visible, complemented by dark baseboards and trim that provide a sharp contrast against the light walls.

A top-down view of a newly installed hardwood staircase with white baseboards and grey walls.

Custom Hardwood Staircase Flooring Installation Project

A high-angle view of a completed hardwood flooring installation on a winding staircase. The image shows rich, medium-toned wood planks with visible grain patterns, expertly cut to fit the angular steps. The stairs are bordered by clean white baseboards and neutral grey walls, showcasing a professional finish by TAV Construction.

Newly installed glossy light grey wood-grain floor tiles transitioning from a wooden floor in a home remodeled by TAV Construction.

Professional Tile Installation in Modern Home

A high-angle shot showing a newly completed tile installation in a room, transitioning from a wood-look floor. The tiles are large, rectangular, and feature a light grey wood-grain pattern with a glossy finish that reflects the overhead lighting. The work shows clean grout lines and professional finishing against white baseboards and a door frame.

A work-in-progress scene of hardwood flooring installation with stacks of wood planks and a green air hose on the floor.

Hardwood Flooring Installation in Progress by TAV Construction

A view of a residential interior during a hardwood flooring installation project. The image shows light-colored wood planks being laid across the floor, with several stacks of uninstalled wood boards organized in the background. A bright green air hose is visible on the floor, indicating the use of pneumatic tools for the installation. The room features white walls and baseboards, and the project is currently in the active construction phase.

Newly installed rustic hardwood flooring with natural wood grain and white structural columns in a modern home renovation.

Rustic Hardwood Flooring Installation in Modern Home

A high-angle shot showcasing a newly installed rustic hardwood floor with significant natural grain and knot details. The flooring features a mix of light and dark wood tones with a polished finish. Several white structural columns with clean baseboard molding stand on the floor, leading toward a kitchen area in the background where a dark island and faucet are visible. The work demonstrates professional flooring installation and general remodeling by TAV Construction.

Testimonials

What Oxford Homeowners Say

Five-star feedback from Lafayette County homeowners who chose repair over replacement.

5.0from 3 reviews

"Glevin is a kind and generous human being — and from there, his talent flows. I've worked with him multiple times, hiring him to install tile, flooring — anything where finish counts. He is dependable, reasonable, thoughtful and considerate. A true professional."

Matthew Hackworth

2026-03-12

"My experience with TAV Construction was great. Gavin does excellent work — he's good at what he does. I would recommend him to anyone looking for someone who's dedicated to doing his job. My hat goes off to him."

Reginald Nicholson

2026-04-17

"Excellent flooring work and very dependable."

Scott Hayes

2026-04-17

Hardwood Repair — Common Questions

Honest answers about scope, cost, and matching.

Can a damaged section be repaired without replacing the whole floor?

Yes. We pull only the affected boards, splice in a matched species and width, then blend the finish into the existing floor. The repair disappears once it cures.

How do you match the color of an old hardwood floor?

We test stain blends against the existing surface in a hidden area before any new board goes down — adjusting tone and sheen until the patch reads continuous with the floor around it.

What about water-damaged hardwood?

We assess subfloor moisture first. If the subfloor is dry and the damage is contained to top-side cupping or staining, we can plane and refinish. If the subfloor is wet, the planks come out, the substrate dries or gets replaced, and new boards go in.

Do I need to refinish the whole floor after a repair?

Sometimes — if the existing finish is heavily aged or worn unevenly, full refinishing produces a more consistent result. Most repairs we complete are localized only.

How long does a hardwood repair take?

Localized repairs (a few boards) typically take 1-3 days including stain match, board fitment, and finish cure. Larger sections take longer depending on how much new board is needed.

Can you repair engineered hardwood?

Yes — engineered planks repair differently than solid hardwood (glue-down vs nail-down), but board-level replacement is still the right path for damaged sections. We work with both.

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