- Bathroom RemodelingTubs, vanities, tile and fixtures
- Showers & Glass DoorsWalk-in showers, benches and glass doors
- Niches & Accent TileShower niches, mosaics and borders
- Kitchen RemodelingBacksplashes, floors and full kitchens
- Tile FloorsKitchens, baths, entries and patterns
- Custom Tile WorkPatterns, borders and one-off details
- PaintingWalls, ceilings, trim and doors
- CarpentryTrim, doors, framing and built-ins
- Full RemodelsEvery room, start to finish
- Outdoor PatiosStone and tile patios
Hardwood floors cost in Peabody, MA.
What it costs to refinish hardwood or put in new floors around Boston, and what moves the price.
Published market ranges, updated November 2026. Your firm price comes after the quote visit.
The ranges
What hardwood floor costs around Boston.
Published figures for the Boston area. Where your job lands depends on the size, the prep and the finish you pick.
01Refinish, sand and finish
$4 to $9Traditional refinishing runs about $4 to $5.50; dustless up to $9.
per sq ft, Angi Boston02New engineered hardwood
$6 to $12Engineered planks, installed.
per sq ft, Angi Boston03New solid hardwood
$6 to $25Solid hardwood, from common oak to wide plank and exotic species.
per sq ft, Angi Boston
Angi's Boston refinishing figures come to about $400 to $900 for 100 square feet and $4,000 to $9,000 for 1,000; labor is $2.50 to $7 per square foot for refinishing and $3 to $10 for new hardwood. These are published market ranges, not Becker's prices. Sources: Angi, hardwood floor refinishing cost in Boston (August 1, 2026); Angi, hardwood flooring cost in Boston (July 8, 2026); HomeGuide, cost to refinish hardwood floors (July 14, 2025).
What moves the price
Why two jobs cost different money.
Six things decide where in a range your job lands.
- 01
Refinish or replace
Most solid floors can be sanded again. Replacing costs more than refinishing.
- 02
Condition of the boards
Gaps, water damage and deep scratches mean repairs before the finish.
- 03
Stain or natural
A new stain color adds a step over a clear finish.
- 04
Dust control
Dustless sanding systems cost more per square foot.
- 05
Species and plank width
Wide planks and less common species cost more to buy and to install.
- 06
Stairs
Treads and risers are slower, hand-finished work.
Time and permits
How long it takes, and the permit.
A floor job takes from a day to a few weeks on our jobs, depending on the area, the repairs and how long the finish needs to cure.
Refinishing and laying a new floor are finish work and need no building permit in Massachusetts. Work that changes the framing under the floor does; see our permit guide.
A real job
One we did, in Stoneham.
Ceilings fixed and floors brought back in Stoneham
Peeling ceilings in Stoneham repaired and painted, and the old oak floors sanded and finished until they shone again.
See the projectQuestions
What homeowners ask.
How much does it cost to refinish hardwood floors in the Boston area?
Angi's Boston figures run $4 to $9 per square foot, about $400 to $900 for 100 square feet and $4,000 to $9,000 for 1,000 square feet. These are market ranges, not a quote.
How much does new hardwood flooring cost?
Angi's Boston figures put engineered hardwood at $6 to $12 per square foot and solid hardwood at $6 to $25, installed.
Is it cheaper to refinish or replace?
Refinishing almost always costs less, when the boards are sound and thick enough to sand. We look at the floor at the quote visit.
How long does refinishing take?
From a day to a few weeks on our jobs, depending on the area, the repairs and the cure time of the finish.
Is the quote visit free?
Normally, yes. A project that needs an engineer, an architect, a designer or a specialized study may carry a fee, and we tell you before the visit, never after.
Reviews
What our clients say.
From our Google reviews.
Skilled and efficient with excellent communications throughout the project. Reviewed all my improvement requests in-person taking initial photos to make sure all was addressed. Made thoughtful suggestions and respectful of budget.
Becker General Service has done various home improvement projects for me. The results have always been beyond my expectations.
The team is reliable, professional, and committed to delivering great results. Their customer service is outstanding, and I’m very satisfied with their work.
Keep going
Keep going.
The service, the other cost guides and the permit guide.
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Projects
Start to finish.
01 SaugusAn attic turned into a living floorAn open attic became a bright floor with a full bathroom, a window seat and a new oak stair.
02 SalemA whole house in Salem, made newThree floors, two bathrooms, a new kitchen, new stairs and oak floors everywhere. One crew, one schedule, one number to call.
03 Manchester-by-the-SeaA walk-in shower in Manchester-by-the-SeaAn old tub alcove taken to the studs and built back as a walk-in shower with a glass door, a mosaic floor and two niches.
