Flooring Installation and Refinishing in Ajax, Ontario Durham Elite Flooring
Durham Elite Flooring has been installing and refinishing floors across Durham Region for 15 plus years. Licensed and insured, our company runs multiple crews to keep Ajax projects on schedule. We work with a wide range of material suppliers to get homeowners a better cost on hardwood, vinyl, tile, laminate, and carpet.
With Ajax's population growing and now over 140 000, Durham Elite Flooring has had the opportunity to hire and retain some of the most "Elite" flooring professionals in the area. In one day, we could be starting a project on the East side of Lakeview Boulevard, and also completing one on the West side of Concession Road 6. We always try to service our customers by working around thier busy schedules and match our high quality service with the high quality flooring we install. We service multiple areas across the Durham region and beyond such as Pickering and many many more. Contact us today to arrange for a free quote and discuss your flooring needs.
Flooring Options and Restoration Services
Flooring gets matched to each room's use, household routine, and subfloor condition. Hardwood installation, kitchen and basement options, floor repairs, and stair refinishing are all handled by the same crews from start to finish.
Engineered Hardwood Installation and Hardwood Refinishing
Engineered hardwood pairs a real-wood surface with a more stable, layered core, which makes it a practical fit for many living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways. It is more cost efficient then solid hard wood, but still offers the beautiful look and fell of natural hardwood flooring. New hardwood installation typically returns 70–80% of its cost at resale and can add 3–5% to a home's value in most markets. Refinishing existing hardwood returns even more. The National Association of Realtors puts it at roughly 147% ROI, with homeowners who spend around $5,500 recovering closer to $8,000 of that at resale.
Laminate Flooring Installation and Basement Flooring
Laminate holds up well in rooms with regular foot traffic and comes in styles that resemble wood or stone. Before installation, the subfloor gets checked for level and condition against that product's own specs, with the layout, expansion gaps, underlay, and doorway transitions planned out ahead of time.
Basements need extra attention because below-grade spaces face moisture and temperature swings that upstairs rooms don't. Site conditions and product suitability get reviewed before work starts, since the right moisture barrier and material depend on what's actually happening in that specific basement.
Tile Flooring Installation and Carpet Installation
Tile suits entryways, kitchens, bathrooms, and other spots where a hard, easy to clean surface earns its keep. We often see til installations in entry rooms, mudrooms and bathrooms. This is because a waterproof tile membrane is installed underneath the tile is great for any floor that may see water or moisture. The substrate gets prepped, tile placement planned, and spacing kept consistent before grouting, with careful cuts around corners, fixtures, and thresholds for a finish that looks cohesive and holds up.
Carpet adds softness and cuts down on footfall noise in bedrooms, family rooms, and stairs. Carpet and underlay get matched to the room's traffic and cleaning needs, with furniture access and timing worked out before the crew shows up.
Stair Treads, Stairs Risers, and Nosing.
Stairs and floor edges need precise measurements. All stairs are built unique and custom to the house exact imperfections. Stair treads, nosings, and transitions get installed to match the floor's thickness and the stair's existing condition.
For floor repair, the affected area and its cause — damaged boards, loose tiles, worn grout, subfloor issues — get identified before any work starts, so the fix addresses the actual problem instead of just the symptom on top. We typically recommend installing a precut and shaped nosing for stairs, weather that is made out of hardwood or vinyl. We also install durable metal nosing which we often do for vinyl covered stairs in high traffic residents, like a rental property or commercial space.
What to Expect From Durham Elite Flooring
Every quote breaks down the material, installation work, prep, trim, plus removal and disposal of old flooring.
Before work begins, the schedule and access needs get laid out, including material delivery, how nearby areas are protected, and how the crew manages dust and debris. At completion, we walk with the home owner nad make sure they are satisfied with their new floor. All installation and refinishing work is backed by a workmanship warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
We get this cost question alot and try to give our most honest answer. Once we have seens and measured the floor, the price becomes alot more accurate. For a basic install, with average material, you can expect between $9000-$12000.
Yes, based on the scope of work our crews will travel for a larger installation job. we often travel to Northumberland and as far as Quinte to support our happy customers.
Seasonal humidity changes near the lake can affect wood flooring, so indoor conditions and subfloor moisture get checked and hardwood is allowed to acclimate as specified before installation. Stable indoor humidity afterward helps reduce seasonal movement once the work is done.
Refinishing works when the floor's condition and remaining wood thickness allow it. Timing depends on the floor area, any repairs needed, the finish system, and drying time between coats — the schedule gets laid out after an on-site look at the floor.
Products get selected according to the project, budget, and site conditions, with current brand options confirmed at the time of your quote since availability changes.
Yes of course. Check out our form on our home page, provide us as much information as possible and our team is very responsive to get back to you!