installation · Norfolk County, MA
Engineered Hardwood
in Franklin, Massachusetts.
The look of plank — over slab, basement, or radiant. Serving Franklin homeowners with three generations of family craftsmanship.
What this is
Engineered hardwood is real wood on top of a stable plywood core. It's the right answer over concrete slabs, in basements, and over radiant heat — places where solid plank can cup or buckle.
Engineered Hardwood Installation in Franklin, Massachusetts starts at $10/sq ft* for labor,with material quoted separately and the final number set at a free in-home estimate. Kovich & Savard has been doing hardwood floor work in Norfolk County since 1928 — three generations deep, owner-led, fully insured, and rated 5.0 across every verified review platform.
For Franklin homes specifically: Diverse — splits, colonials, new construction all common. That context matters — we don't approach a 1920s Franklin colonial the same way we'd approach a 2010 build out toward Hopkinton. The wood, subfloor, and adjacent finishes all tell us what to do.
We use engineered when the substrate or environment demands it. The top wear layer is real hardwood — typically 3mm to 6mm — meaning the floor can be sanded and refinished one to two times, and reads identically to solid plank to the eye.
Engineered installs go down as floating, glue-down, or nail-down depending on the substrate. Concrete and radiant get glue-down with elastomeric adhesive. Floating is fast and cheap but feels different underfoot — we'll be honest with you about the trade-off.
98+
Years of experience
500+
MA homes served
5.0
Star rating
Regularly
In Franklin
What you get
Why Franklin homeowners hire us for engineered hardwood.
Works over slab and radiant heat
Solid plank cups over slab. Engineered handles temperature swings without bowing.
Real hardwood face
It's actual oak, walnut, or hickory — not a printed laminate photo.
Wide-plank without the cost
Engineered makes 7–9" wide plank achievable in homes where solid would over-budget.
Process
How engineered hardwood works in Franklin.
- 01
Substrate test
Calcium chloride moisture test on slab, RH test on plywood. Numbers go on the proposal.
- 02
Choose install method
Glue-down, nail-down, or floating — we recommend based on the substrate, not the easiest install.
- 03
Underlayment
Vapor retarder over slab, acoustic mat where noise transmission matters.
- 04
Install, trim, transitions
Same craftsmanship as solid — just a different fastening method.
Reviews
5 stars across the board.
Every review is from a real Massachusetts homeowner. No paid placements.
"One of the best contractors we have worked with. Tim and Steve's crew produced very high quality hardwood floors throughout the house, delivering a beautiful floor ahead of schedule and on budget."
— Alan H., April 2019 · Solid hardwood install, ~600 sq ft
"Professional crew. Fast installation, and they protected walls and even the smoke detectors from dust. We replaced carpet and you'd never know there used to be carpet there."
— Spero T., November 2018 · Carpet to solid hardwood, ~400 sq ft
FAQ
Common questions.
How much does engineered hardwood cost in Franklin?
Engineered Hardwood in Franklin typically starts at $10/sq ft*. Final pricing depends on subfloor condition, square footage, species, and finish system. Every estimate is free and itemized in writing.
How many times can engineered be refinished?
Depends on wear layer. 3mm wear layer = once. 6mm = twice. We'll spec product so you know your future runway.
Will it work over my radiant heat?
Yes, with the right product and adhesive. We've installed engineered over hydronic radiant on Cape Cod and the South Shore for years.
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Free estimate
Walk your floors. Quote in 48 hours.
Tell us about the project. Tim or Steve drives out, walks the rooms with you, checks the subfloor, and emails a written line-item proposal within 48 hours. No salesperson, no upsell.
Mon–Sat · 9 AM – 5 PM · No after-hours calls go unanswered for long.