Floor installation and refinishing costs in San Diego
New floors installed or hardwood refinished, anywhere in San Diego County. Answer a few questions and see a planning range. No email needed.
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What does the floor need?
5.0 on Google
12 reviews, read them below
CSLB C-15 licensed
Flooring #1002910
Written estimate
Free, after a look at the floor
Financing available
Ask at your estimate
Two offers. One free estimate.
Both are written into your estimate, so there is nothing to remember and nothing to claim later.
Any floor job from
400 sq ft
Bona floor care kit, included
The spray mop, cleaner and pad that keep a new finish looking new. Handed to you when the floor is done.

Add the garage
20% off
Epoxy garage floor with any hardwood job
Book refinishing or installation and the same crew does your garage in epoxy for 20% less.
Square footage is measured at the estimate. No deadlines, no codes.
Any floor, installed by our own crew
We take out the old floor, check and prepare the subfloor, and install the new one. One crew, one written estimate, and the Bona cleaning kit on any job of 400 sq ft or more.
Hardwood
Solid or engineered, wide plank, herringbone and patterns. $8 to $18 per sq ft installed, materials and labor included.
Luxury vinyl plank
Waterproof and hard-wearing for kitchens, baths and rentals. Priced at the free measure, with samples in hand.
Tile
Porcelain, ceramic and stone for floors, baths and showers. Priced at the free measure.
Stairs, transitions and repairs
The details that make separate rooms and materials read as one floor.


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Nothing staged. These are our own San Diego jobs, photographed before and after the crew worked.
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Why a hardwood floor needs refinishing
The finish is a thin wear layer. Shoes, chair legs, beach sand and the dog wear through it a little every day. While the finish holds, the wood underneath stays clean. Once it is gone, every drop of water and every claw mark goes into the wood itself.
Grey or dark patches by the door and the sink
Usually water that has reached bare wood. It gets worse with every mop.
A dull path through the middle of the room
The top coat is worn through on the traffic lane while the edges still shine.
Scratches you can catch with a fingernail
Past the finish and into the wood. A recoat will not hide these.
A lighter floor under the rug than around it
Sun fade. Only sanding and new stain make it one color again.
Pet stains that will not clean off
Surface stains sand out. Deep ones are checked at the estimate.
Caught early, a floor needs only a fresh top coat. Left for years, it needs a full sand. Both are on this page, and the estimate tells you which one you are looking at.

Price both, then decide
A lot of worn hardwood can be refinished instead of replaced. If yours has life left, we tell you.
Refinish
Sand, stain and finish
Scratches, worn paths, sun fade and old color sanded out. Pick a new stain if you want one.
- $4 to $9 per sq ft
- Screen-and-recoat from $2 per sq ft when the finish is intact
- 400 sq ft or more: a Bona floor care kit, included
Install
New floors, installed
Hardwood from $8 per sq ft installed, materials and labor included. Luxury vinyl plank and tile are priced at the free measure.
- Hardwood $8 to $18 per sq ft installed
- Luxury vinyl plank and tile priced at the free measure
- 400 sq ft or more: a Bona floor cleaning kit, included
- Any hardwood job: 20% off an epoxy garage floor
Applies to any floor job of 400 sq ft or more, refinishing or installation. Square footage is measured at your estimate. Details are confirmed in your written estimate.
Garage and concrete floors, same crew
The 20% garage offer is not a referral. Our own crew levels, seals and coats concrete. Here is some of that work.

Gray flake epoxy 
Black flake epoxy 
Blue-gray flake epoxy 
Polished concrete




20% off applies to an epoxy garage floor booked with a hardwood refinishing or installation project. Eligible size and scheduling are confirmed in your written estimate.
From this page to a finished floor
- Step 1
Planning range, now
From our 2026 San Diego pricing and the size you gave.
- Step 2
Free estimate visit
We look at the floor, measure, and check the subfloor or the wear layer.
- Step 3
Written estimate
Scope, color, sheen and price in writing, with financing options if you want them.
- Step 4
Our own crew
Tidal Flooring's own crew. C-15 licensed, insured and bonded.
Financing
Financing available
Ask about financing at your walkthrough. We go over the options with your written proposal, so you can plan the project and the payments together.
What neighbors say about our floors
The written Google reviews, word for word.
“We were so happy with the work done by Swell. Wow! We had purchased a home with dark cherry wood. After years living there we needed a change. I couldn't believe how easy (and how neatly) Swell did the transition to us to this light, beautiful, high quality wood floor. We are so happy and I would…”“We were so happy with the work done by Swell. Wow! We had purchased a home with dark cherry wood. After years living there we needed a change. I couldn't believe how easy (and how neatly) Swell did the transition to us to this light, beautiful, high quality wood floor. We are so happy and I would recommend them to anyone! On top of their great work, they are the nicest professionals. The entire crew was so nice. Thank you for all you guys have done!”Read the full review
“Our home floors are the most beautiful after working with Ben and his crew. Plus, these are nice amazing humans. COULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY enough! It's like I have a new home now. Thank you Ben too for the patience in helping us select the right wood!”
“I was referred to Swell Contracting by several neighbors for their high-quality flooring installations, and they truly exceeded our expectations. From start to finish, the care and attention to detail were outstanding. The pre-construction process was seamless—they walked us through every step so…”“I was referred to Swell Contracting by several neighbors for their high-quality flooring installations, and they truly exceeded our expectations. From start to finish, the care and attention to detail were outstanding. The pre-construction process was seamless—they walked us through every step so we knew exactly what to expect. Throughout the installation, communication was excellent, with frequent updates and photos that gave us complete peace of mind. When we returned home, the house was spotless and the floors looked absolutely beautiful. We couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend Swell Contracting for anyone looking for exceptional workmanship and service.”Read the full review
“Swell Contracting, Inc. exceeded every expectation. Ben and his incredible crew transformed my home by replacing my old wood floors with absolutely gorgeous new ones, and the entire experience was seamless from start to finish. They handled everything—carefully removing all of the furniture, taking…”“Swell Contracting, Inc. exceeded every expectation. Ben and his incredible crew transformed my home by replacing my old wood floors with absolutely gorgeous new ones, and the entire experience was seamless from start to finish. They handled everything—carefully removing all of the furniture, taking out the old flooring, and installing the new floors with flawless precision. These are true perfectionists who clearly take pride in their work. What impressed me most was the care and respect they showed for my home. Once the project was complete, they replaced all of the furniture exactly as it had been, as if nothing had ever been moved. The process was efficient, stress-free, and remarkably easy. Ben and his team are honest, respectful, and completely trustworthy, and they are an absolute pleasure to work with. I couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend Swell Contracting, Inc. to anyone looking for exceptional craftsmanship and a smooth, professional experience.”Read the full review
“The purpose of this letter is to formally and publicly recommend Swell Contracting Inc. for the excellent of their Flooring Services. In my opinion, the level of service that Swell Contracting Inc. extended to our family was far beyond our expectations. I have never written a letter like this on…”“The purpose of this letter is to formally and publicly recommend Swell Contracting Inc. for the excellent of their Flooring Services. In my opinion, the level of service that Swell Contracting Inc. extended to our family was far beyond our expectations. I have never written a letter like this on an entirely unsolicited basis. However, in this case I was so impressed by the support and service provided by Swell Contracting Inc. and its team of Flooring specialists. That I felt compelled to go on record with my praise. Swell Contracting Inc. truly deserves it. In an era where exceptional one-to-one communications and Flooring Service of excellence and have virtually disappeared from our construction industry. The work that Swell Contracting Inc. and its team did should be held up as an example for others to try to emulate. Very sincerely, Robert R. Tellez Mount Helix / La Mesa, CA 91941”Read the full review
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Find out what your floor needs
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Floor installation and refinishing across San Diego County
Tidal Flooring's own crew installs and refinishes floors in every city below. Pick yours for local projects and notes.
- San Diego
- La Jolla
- Del Mar
- Encinitas
- Rancho Santa Fe
- Coronado
- Carlsbad
- Oceanside
- Poway
- Chula Vista
- Escondido
- El Cajon
- Vista
- San Marcos
- National City
- La Mesa
- Santee
- Imperial Beach
- Lemon Grove
- Solana Beach
- Carmel Valley
- Point Loma
- Pacific Beach
- North Park
- Hillcrest
- Mission Hills
- Rancho Bernardo
- Scripps Ranch
- Sorrento Valley
- Mira Mesa
- Clairemont
- Bonita
- Spring Valley
- Lakeside
- Ramona
- Fallbrook









