Refinishing · Norfolk County, MA
Refinishing
in Sharon, Massachusetts.
What this is
If your floor is dull, scratched, or stained from decades of life, but the planks are sound, refinishing brings it back. We sand to bare wood, address spot damage, then apply finish that looks better than the day the floor was first laid.
Hardwood Refinishing & Sanding in Sharon, Massachusetts starts at $4/sq ft* for labor (the owners' 2026 starting rate),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 on Thumbtack.
Where these numbers come from: every price, timeline and job detail on this refinishing page for Sharon is set by the owners, Tim Savard and Steve Kovich, and reflects how they price and schedule this work in 2026.
For Sharon homes specifically: Mid-century, Lake homes, established colonial neighborhoods. That context matters, we don't approach a 1920s Sharon colonial the same way we'd approach a 2010 build out toward Norfolk. The wood, the subfloor (the plywood or boards the finished floor is fastened to), and adjacent finishes all tell us what to do.
Refinishing is the highest-leverage thing you can do to a 1920s, 1960s, or 1990s home. The original wood is almost always better than what's sold today, denser, slower-grown, and milled from larger logs. A good sand-and-finish reveals it.
We use modern dust-containment systems, HEPA-filtered (hospital-grade dust filter) drum sanders connected to powered vac, so your home stays livable through the work. Our three-pass sanding sequence (coarse 40-grit paper first, then finer 80 and 120 grit) removes old polyurethane, scratches, and pet stains while leveling boards that have cupped or crowned, curled up at the edges or bulged in the middle.
After sanding we offer custom-mixed stains and a choice of premium finishes: water-based polyurethane (low odor, fast cure, pale-amber tone), oil-based polyurethane (warmer amber, deeper grain), or hardwax oil (matte, repairable in spots, European feel).
Why Sharon homeowners choose us over a chain or a one-man crew: a chain dispatches whoever is closest and racks up their margin; a one-man crew can do beautiful work but disappears mid-project when their van breaks down. We're a two-owner shop with a trained crew, a permanent address in North Easton, and a 98-year track record in Norfolk County. The person who measures your floor is the person who runs the install, and they answer the phone five years later if you have a question.
From our base in North Easton to Sharon is a short drive, well inside the radius where we can swing by for a free estimate within a few business days, then deliver the written proposal inside 48 hours of that visit. We are not padding your estimate with travel time, dispatch fees, or a "minimum job" charge that pushes small repairs into rooms you didn't need redone.
98+
Years of experience
48 hr
Written proposal
5.0
Star rating
2
Owners on every job
What you get
Why Sharon homeowners hire us for refinishing.
Three reasons Sharon homeowners choose us for refinishing: cheaper than replacement, dust-contained equipment and custom stain matching. Each is explained below, and each shows up as a line on the written refinishing proposal for your Sharon home, sent within 48 hours of the free estimate.
Cheaper than replacement
Our refinishing starts at $4/sq ft labor; our own new solid install starts at $10/sq ft. If your boards are sound, refinishing is usually the right move.
Dust-contained equipment
Modern HEPA sanders pull dust into a sealed vacuum at the drum. Your kitchen cabinets and HVAC don't pay the price for your floors.
Custom stain matching
We mix on-site to match an heirloom piece, a kitchen cabinet, or a sample swatch. Stain panels go down before any finish so you sign off on the exact color.
Process
How refinishing works in Sharon.
A refinishing job in Sharon runs in 6 steps, from free assessment to drying time & furniture return. One of the two owners does your Sharon estimate and stays on the refinishing job through every step, and the written proposal lists each step with its date.
- 01
Free assessment
We come look at the floor in person. Some floors look beat but only need a screen-and-recoat, a light buff and one fresh top coat with no sanding to bare wood, which costs much less. We'll tell you which yours is.
- 02
Furniture out, room sealed
We move and protect what you can't. Plastic sheeting and zip walls (floor-to-ceiling plastic barriers held up on spring poles) isolate the work zone.
- 03
Three-pass sanding
Coarse 40-grit sandpaper first, then finer 80 and 120 grit, plus edge sanders along the walls and a floor buffer, a slow rotary polisher, for an even surface.
- 04
Stain samples (optional)
Three to five stain options applied directly to your floor for you to choose from.
- 05
Finish, 3 coats
Three coats of premium polyurethane finish with a light sanding between coats. Each coat cures before the next.
- 06
Drying time & furniture return
Our standard drying schedule: walkable in 24 hours, furniture back after 72 hours, rugs after 14 days.
What it costs
Refinishing pricing in Sharon, MA.
Refinishing in Sharon starts at $4/sq ft* for labor. That figure is the owners' 2026 starting rate for straightforward work in good-condition rooms; final pricing always depends on square footage, subfloor condition, species and grade selection, finish type, and how much furniture or trim work needs to be moved or cut to fit around. For context, here are the owners' 2026 starting labor rates on the rest of our service lines so you can plan budget across a whole-house project: solid hardwood install from $10/sq ft, refinishing and sanding from $4/sq ft, custom staining from $1.75/sq ft on top of refinish, pre-finished plank install from $5/sq ft, engineered hardwood over a concrete slab from $10/sq ft (adhesive runs roughly $4/sq ft on top), and luxury vinyl plank from $6/sq ft.
Material is always quoted separately. Species (red oak versus white oak versus walnut), board width (2 1/4" strip versus 7" wide plank), grade (select, with few knots, versus character, with more knots and color variation), and finish (oil-based polyurethane for a warmer amber look, water-based for a clear low-odor finish, or hardwax oil for a matte look that soaks into the wood) all move the material number. The same Sharon room costs several times more in wide-plank European white oak than in narrow select red oak boards, depending on those choices. We bring physical samples to the estimate so you see and feel the difference before committing.
No hidden line items. Drive time from North Easton to Sharon is built into the per-square-foot rate, not added as a separate charge. Dust containment is included. Three-coat finish is standard, not an upcharge. Furniture moving and protection within the work zone is included. The only items quoted on top of the labor-and-material base are: subfloor repair if we find rot or a subfloor that flexes underfoot, stair treads, custom stain blends beyond a single tone, and any moldings or transitions we need to fabricate rather than buy stock, each priced as its own line on the written proposal before work starts.
Norfolk County housing context
What Sharon subfloors and existing floors typically look like.
Sharon housing stock: Mid-century, Lake homes, established colonial neighborhoods. That single data point shapes nearly every decision we make on a Sharon job, from acclimation time (the days wood sits in your home to match its humidity) to nail spacing to finish chemistry. A 1920s Sharon colonial behaves differently under our sander than a 2010 build in a South Shore subdivision, and we adjust technique accordingly rather than running every floor through the same process.
Subfloor patterns we see in Sharon: in pre-1960 homes our own job inspections routinely find original 3/4" pine plank subfloor with hardwood nailed directly to it; in post-war ranches and capes we find 1/2" plywood, sometimes overlaid on top of older pine; in newer builds we find 3/4" tongue-and-groove OSB (oriented strand board, panels of pressed wood strands) or plywood, occasionally with engineered I-joists (factory-made floor beams shaped like a capital I) below. Each of these calls for different fastener length and spacing, different moisture-content tolerances during acclimation (the days wood sits in your home to match its humidity), and a different read on whether the subfloor needs screwing-down before any new flooring goes over it. We test moisture content with a handheld moisture meter at every job, no exceptions, because cupping and buckling (boards curling at the edges or lifting off the subfloor) are almost always a subfloor moisture story rather than a wood-selection story.
Common Sharon project types from our own jobs: uncovering and refinishing original hardwood that's been carpeted-over since the 1970s; matching new wide-plank install into an existing room of older strip oak so the transition reads invisible; spot-replacing boards damaged by dishwasher or refrigerator leaks; full-house refinishing on inherited family homes that haven't seen a sander in decades; new installs in kitchen renovations where tile or vinyl is coming out. We come at every one of these the same way: look at the subfloor and the existing material first, decide species and width second, decide finish type third.
Timeline in Sharon
From the first call to walking on your new floor.
This is the usual timeline for refinishing in Sharon, counted from your first call. Most refinishing jobs in Sharon start 2 to 4 weeks after you sign the proposal, and the refinishing completion date written on it is one we hold ourselves to.
Day 0
Your call
Reach us at (508) 962-1962 or through the quote form. We confirm the scope and schedule an in-home visit in Sharon, typically within a few business days.
Day 1-5
On-site estimate
An owner drives out to Sharon, measures, checks moisture and subfloor condition, brings physical samples, and answers everything. No deposit required.
Day 5-7
Written proposal
Itemized proposal in your inbox inside 48 hours of the visit, our standard turnaround: labor, material, schedule, completion date, and warranty in plain language.
Day 14-28
Job starts
Most Sharon jobs start 2 to 4 weeks after sign-off. The refinishing work then runs to the completion date on your Sharon proposal.
Reviews
Rated 5.0 on Thumbtack.
Two of our verified Thumbtack reviews from Massachusetts homeowners. No paid placements.
All reviews"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.
The questions Sharon homeowners ask most about refinishing, answered by the owners: what it costs, what the work involves, when we can start, and what insurance and warranty cover. Anything about refinishing in Sharon not answered here, ask at your free estimate.
Get a Free Quote All refinishing questionsHow much does refinishing cost in Sharon?
Refinishing in Sharon starts at $4/sq ft* for labor, the owners' 2026 rate for refinishing. The pricing section above explains what moves the final Sharon number, and every estimate is free and itemized in writing.
What does refinishing look like in Sharon homes?
Solid hardwood can be refinished 4-5 times over its life, so most original Sharon floors can be sanded again if the wear layer is intact, which we check at the estimate and tell you honestly if it is not.
How long until you can start refinishing in Sharon?
Under the owners' current schedule, most refinishing jobs in Sharon start 2 to 4 weeks after you sign the proposal; the timeline above shows each stage from a free in-home visit onward. For a job in Sharon, there is no acclimation wait on a refinish: once the room is cleared we sand, and you can walk on the floor in stocking feet about 24 hours after the last coat.
What insurance and warranty cover a refinishing job in Sharon?
For a job in Sharon, you get our written workmanship warranty on the sanding and finish work, plus the finish manufacturer's product warranty on the coating, backed by $2,000,000 in liability insurance, as shown on our certificate of insurance, for damage to your home and workers' compensation for our crew.
Honest expectations for Sharon
What we will and will not promise on a Sharon job.
What we will promise: a fixed completion date in writing, owner-led work, three-pass sanding where the service calls for it, three-coat finish where the service calls for it, transitions cut to fit each doorway, daily cleanup, written workmanship warranty, and a phone number staffed by an owner if anything goes wrong in the years after. Free in-home estimate in Sharon, written itemized proposal in 48 hours. No surprise add-ons that were not in the proposal.
What we will not promise: a price quoted sight-unseen, a finish that matches a 1990s photograph exactly, a refinish on a floor whose wear layer (the wood above the tongue that each sanding removes) is gone, an install on a subfloor we have not seen, or a schedule that skips the prep your Sharon floor needs. We will tell you honestly at the in-home visit if what you are asking for is not a good fit for your floor and what we recommend instead.
More services in Sharon
All eight service lines available locally.
Besides refinishing, every service we offer is available in Sharon, Norfolk County, from the same owner-led crew with the same written, itemized proposal. Starting labor rates for the services other than refinishing are listed on each page, and material is always quoted separately at the Sharon estimate.
Nearby towns
Refinishing in nearby cities.
We also do refinishing in the towns around Sharon. Each page below covers local housing, pricing and timing for refinishing in that town, and the same two owners who would run your Sharon job run every one of them.
