installation · Plymouth County, MA
Hardwood Installation
in Hingham, Massachusetts.
Solid plank, laid to last a hundred years. Serving Hingham homeowners with three generations of family craftsmanship.
What this is
Solid hardwood is the only flooring that can be sanded and refinished four or five times across its life. We install floors that outlast trends, mortgages, and second homes.
Hardwood Floor Installation in Hingham, 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 Plymouth County since 1928 — three generations deep, owner-led, fully insured, and rated 5.0 across every verified review platform.
For Hingham homes specifically: Historic colonials, premium harbor-area homes. That context matters — we don't approach a 1920s Hingham colonial the same way we'd approach a 2010 build out toward Norfolk. The wood, subfloor, and adjacent finishes all tell us what to do.
We install solid plank hardwood — domestic oak (red and white), maple, hickory, ash, and walnut — across every room of the home, including kitchens and entryways. Engineered options are available where moisture or slab subfloors require them, but our standard recommendation for first-floor and above-grade installs is 3/4" solid plank, nailed down to a clean plywood subfloor.
Every install starts with the subfloor, not the wood. We pull and replace squeaky underlayment, scribe-fit transitions, and let raw boards acclimate on-site for a minimum of 5–7 days before the first nail goes in. That patience is the difference between a floor that creaks in three winters and one that holds tight for a generation.
98+
Years of experience
500+
MA homes served
5.0
Star rating
Regularly
In Hingham
What you get
Why Hingham homeowners hire us for hardwood installation.
Sanded & refinished four times in its lifetime
Solid 3/4" plank can be refinished 4–5 times. Engineered, vinyl, and laminate cannot. You're buying decades, not years.
Property value uplift
MA appraisers consistently value real hardwood above LVP and engineered. The floors usually pay back at sale.
Heritage materials, modern tooling
We pair traditional craftsmanship with dust-containment sanding and water-based finishes that cure faster and cleaner than anything available even ten years ago.
Process
How hardwood installation works in Hingham.
- 01
Site visit & measure
Free in-home consultation. We measure, photograph the subfloor, check moisture content, and discuss species and finish samples on-site.
- 02
Acclimation
Wood sits in the home for 5–7 days minimum so its moisture content matches the room it'll live in.
- 03
Subfloor prep
We screw down loose plywood, replace any rotted sections, and clean to a neutral surface before paper goes down.
- 04
Layout & install
Boards are racked, then nailed at proper spacing. Doorways, transitions, and reducers are scribe-cut to fit.
- 05
Sand, stain & finish
Three-pass sanding with dust containment, optional custom stain, then 3 coats of premium water-based polyurethane.
- 06
Walk-through & care kit
We walk every square foot with you, leave touch-up materials, and email you a written care guide.
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 hardwood installation cost in Hingham?
Hardwood Installation in Hingham 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 long will my home be unusable?
For a typical 800–1,200 sq ft install, plan on the floors being walkable in stocking feet at day 4 and fully ready for furniture at day 7. We coordinate around your life — many clients have us work in phases so they can stay in the house.
Can you install over an existing subfloor?
Almost always, yes — provided the plywood is structurally sound and within moisture spec. If we find rot or excessive deflection, we'll show you photos and either repair the subfloor or recommend an engineered product over slab.
What about the dust?
We run HEPA-filtered dust-containment sanders and seal off rooms with zip walls. You'll have less airborne dust than from a typical week of cooking.
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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.