Hardwood Floor Installation in Decatur, GA
By Sonia Olivas, Owner · 15+ years serving DeKalb County
New hardwood floors transform Decatur homes. We install solid oak, maple, cherry, hickory, and walnut — nailed, glued, or floated depending on your subfloor — and finish every transition clean.
Timeline
1–3 days for most rooms
Earliest start
Most projects within 1–2 weeks
Typical Decatur scope
800–1,600 sq ft (bungalow to ranch)
Free estimate
(678) 663-0092
On the job — Hardwood Installation · DeKalb County
5.0★ Rating
91 Google Reviews
In-House Crew
No subcontractors
1-Year Warranty
On all workmanship
Free Estimates
No obligation
Local Hardwood Installation Notes
What Makes Hardwood Installation Work in Decatur
Decatur sits just east of Atlanta with nearly identical housing character. Bungalows, craftsman homes, and mid-century ranches on tight lots are the norm — most built between 1920 and 1970, almost all with original hardwood hiding somewhere beneath decades of floor coverings.
New installation in Decatur most often comes up in kitchen and dining room renovations where the original hardwood was removed or damaged during a previous remodel. Matching to the original floor elsewhere in the home is the priority — we sample stains on-site and site-finish when needed rather than accepting a prefinished color that doesn't match.
New hardwood installation in Decatur typically covers one of three scenarios: a room addition or remodel that needs hardwood to match the rest of the house, a full replacement of worn or outdated flooring, or a first-time installation in a home that was built without hardwood. Each scenario requires a different approach to species selection, installation method, and subfloor preparation.
The biggest variable in a Decatur installation is the subfloor. Georgia's humidity means subfloors move, and hardwood installed over a moisture-compromised or unlevel subfloor will cup, gap, and creak within a year. We assess every subfloor before committing to a method — if it needs leveling or moisture mitigation first, we say so upfront.
Every estimate in Decatur is done in-home — we walk the floors, test the subfloor, and look at the specific conditions of your home before we quote. That means no surprises on project day and no scope creep. We tell you exactly what needs to be done and what it will cost, in writing, before any work begins.
What a Hardwood Installation Looks Like
Here's exactly what happens from your first call to the final walkthrough — no guesswork, no vague timelines.
Subfloor assessment.
We check for levelness (must be within ⅛" over 6 feet for nail-down), moisture content, and structural integrity. If the subfloor needs work, we address it before any hardwood goes down — this step is what separates floors that last 20 years from floors that need replacing in 5.
Acclimation.
Hardwood needs to adjust to your home's temperature and humidity before installation — typically 3–5 days in the room where it'll be installed. We schedule the delivery and drop-off around this requirement, not around convenience.
Installation day.
We nail-down, glue-down, or float the boards depending on species, thickness, and subfloor type. Cuts are made with precision to minimize waste. Transitions, reducers, and shoe molding are installed to a professional finish. Most rooms are done in a single day.
Pairing a new installation with refinishing existing floors in the same home? We can match the new boards to your existing floor's stain and finish so the whole house reads as one surface. Ask about hardwood refinishing in Decatur when you call. Or if some rooms need a waterproof option, we also install engineered hardwood in Decatur.
Our Commitment
Why Decatur Homeowners Choose Olivas
We've been working in Decatur — Downtown Decatur, Oakhurst, Winnona Park, and the surrounding DeKalb County neighborhoods — long enough to understand what local homeowners actually care about: showing up when we say we will, doing the work right the first time, and leaving the home cleaner than we found it. That sounds basic — but it's what separates us from the contractors who disappear mid-project or leave dust on every surface.
Typical Decatur projects run 800–1,600 sq ft (bungalow to ranch), and every one is handled by our own in-house crew — not a subcontractor we called the day before. That means consistent quality, direct accountability, and a crew that's done this exact type of work hundreds of times. When you call with a question, you're talking to the same people who did the work.
- In-house crew — the team that estimates is the team that installs
- Fully licensed and insured for all residential flooring work in Georgia
- Free, itemized in-home estimates — no ranges, no surprises
- 1-year workmanship warranty on every project
- 5.0-star rating across 91 verified Google reviews
Recent Work
Recent Projects Across Metro Atlanta
We're currently photographing our recent Decatur jobs — documentation in progress. Below is a sample of our documented work across Metro Atlanta while we compile Decatur-specific photos.
Case Study6 PhotosAtlanta, GA · July 2024Herringbone Red Oak — Kitchen Installation
Red oak · herringbone pattern · nail-down · kitchen installation
Full herringbone red oak floor installation in an Atlanta kitchen — one of the most technically demanding pattern installs we do, requiring careful layout work to center the pattern and maintain symmetry with the cabinetry grid. Six installation photos show the full process from first board to finish-sanded surface.
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Case Study8 PhotosLawrenceville, GA · December 2024Natural Herringbone with Custom Parquet Inlay — Whole Home
Red oak herringbone · custom parquet inlay · staircase · whole home
A whole-home installation in Lawrenceville combining natural red oak herringbone pattern throughout the main level with custom parquet medallion inlays at the foyer entry and hallway intersections — one of the most technically complex residential flooring projects we document. Eight photos cover everything from the parquet medallion detail to the finished herringbone living room with stone fireplace.
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Full write-up coming soon — browse more of our documented work in the gallery.
See Full GalleryFrom a Recent Job
A Winnona Park bungalow kitchen renovation removed a wall and exposed a section of subfloor where original tile had been. Rather than prefinished, we site-finished new red oak to match the adjacent living room floors exactly — the stain took three samples to get right under that kitchen's north-facing light.
Customer Reviews
What Metro Atlanta Homeowners Say
This company installed laminate flooring at my mother's home and did an excellent job! The owner came out to give the estimate and explained the installation process. Her workers were professional and cleaned up after the job was completed. The floors look great and as a result, my sister hired her to install her floors throughout her entire home, and make repairs to her steps. I would 100% highly recommend this company.
Loretta Asbury
6 months ago · Google Review
Outstanding Hardwood Flooring/resurfacing Experience. They did an outstanding job from start to finish. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and paid close attention to every detail. They helped me choose the perfect wood finish, and the installation and finishing was smooth, timely, and spotless. The quality of their work is top-notch, the floor look absolutely stunning and have completely transformed the space. I highly recommend Olivas Hardwood Flooring.
Maheshwar Deo
6 months ago · Google Review
Sanding, refinishing, sealing, and buffing our floor, stairs, door, and railing, Sonia and her team did a fantastic job! Respectful of our entire project from start to finish. Quality craftsmanship from a company that truly cares! Thank you!
Adam Donnelly
a month ago · Google Review
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Serving all of Metro Atlanta — view service areasDecatur Neighborhoods We Serve
We travel anywhere in Decatur and the surrounding DeKalb County area for hardwood installation work. No travel fees, no minimum project size.
Not sure if we cover your specific address? Call us — we typically serve anywhere within a 45-minute radius of Lawrenceville and we'll let you know right away. For larger projects outside our normal area, we'll do our best to accommodate.
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We'll come measure, assess your floors, and quote the project in line items. Most Decatur projects can start within 1–2 weeks.
Call (678) 663-00921-year workmanship warranty
We stand behind our installs for a full year.
In-house crew
Our own installers — never subcontracted out.
Clear, itemized quotes
Line-item pricing up front. No surprises, no upcharges.
We respect your home
We move & protect your furniture and leave the space spotless.
Financing available
Flexible payment options so budget doesn't hold you back.
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FAQ
Decatur Hardwood Installation FAQs
01What hardwood species holds up best for active households in Decatur?
02How much does hardwood floor installation cost in Decatur?
03Does new hardwood need to acclimate before installation, and how long does it take?
04Does installing hardwood floors increase home value in Decatur?
05Can you install hardwood in a Decatur condo or townhome over a concrete slab?
06Do you remove the old flooring in my Decatur home before installing?
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Free in-home estimates anywhere in Decatur. Most projects can start within 1–2 weeks.