Fremantle Timber Flooring

New timber floors in Fremantle’s uneven old cottages

New timber floor in a Fremantle limestone cottage

Fremantle’s 19th and early 20th-century cottages have plenty of charm – and floors that are rarely level. Over a century, joists sag, stumps settle and rooms develop a noticeable slope. Laying new boards straight over that leaves the problem in place. Timber flooring in Fremantle often starts with levelling.

We check the floor for slope and dips, then pack or plane joists to bring the surface as level as practical. Where structural problems are found, such as rotted stumps, a builder may need to fix them first. Once the base is sound, new solid timber can be laid and finished on site, or engineered timber installed over a new sheet subfloor.

A little unevenness is part of an old home’s character, so we’ll aim for a result that feels right for the building.

Have a sloping floor in a Fremantle cottage? Call 0409 082 026 or email bettafloorsanding@gmail.com.

Fremantle timber flooring options

Floors, stairs and trims for heritage cottages and modern homes.

Engineered timber floors

A real timber surface bonded to a stable base – quick to install and finished before it arrives.

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Traditional timber floors

Boards laid raw and finished in place, with the sheen chosen to suit the room.

How it compares

Stair treads & nosings

Neat, safe timber edges on every step, matched to your boards.

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Polished timber floors

Solid floors sanded and coated on site in matt, satin or gloss.

Sanding & polishing

Laminate alternative

Hard-wearing laminate with a timber look for rentals and tighter budgets.

Laminate flooring

Skirting & trims

Skirting, splay beading and quarter rounds to finish every room.

Skirting boards

Solid or engineered in an old cottage?

Solid boards suit original joisted floors; engineered usually needs a new sheet subfloor.

	Pre-finished engineered	Solid timber
Make-up	Timber wear layer bonded to a stable base	Full-thickness timber board
How it’s finished	Arrives ready-coated	Finished in place, sheen chosen on site
Install time	Faster – often walked on soon after laying	Longer – allow for sanding and coats
Suits	Concrete slabs, renovations, apartments*	Suitable subfloors and long-term homes
Refinishing	Recoat, or light sand if the layer allows	Full sand and polish when needed

*Check strata by-laws and the condition of existing tiles before choosing a floor – we’ll assess this when we quote.

Steps in old Fremantle homes

Older homes often have uneven steps between rooms. Timber treads fitted and finished to match help tidy up those changes in level.

Treads finished in the same colour as your boards
Rounded nosings for a clean, safe edge
Floors and stairs done together, one booking

Already have timber floors in Fremantle? See floor sanding Fremantle to restore them.

How we level and install floors in Fremantle

Slope and joists are checked before new timber goes down.

Site visit and price
Rooms are measured, options discussed and a clear quote provided.
Check the subfloor
Concrete, tiles or joists are checked for level and moisture before laying.
Let the timber settle
Boards are left to adjust to the room before they’re fitted.
Fitting
Boards are installed in a planned layout with gaps allowed for movement.
Trims and handover
Edges finished, trims fitted and the floor left clean and ready.

Timber flooring in Fremantle

Fremantle, in the City of Fremantle, is Perth’s historic port city, with the heritage West End, Fremantle Markets and streets of limestone cottages and terraces.

Floors checked for slope and dips
Joists packed or planed for level
Advice when a builder is needed
Solid or engineered options
Free quotes

Getting the base right means a new floor feels solid while still suiting an old home.

Levelled joists ready for timber, Fremantle

Solid timber laid in a Fremantle terrace

Timber flooring in an old Fremantle home

Timber flooring Fremantle – common questions

Can a sloping floor be levelled?

Often, by packing or planing joists. Serious structural issues may need a builder first.

Should an old floor be perfectly level?

Not always – a little unevenness can suit an old home. We’ll aim for what’s practical.

Can new timber go over old joists?

Yes, if they’re sound and levelled.

Should I restore the old boards instead?

If they’re in good condition, restoring may suit the home better – see our floor sanding service.

How do I book a quote in Fremantle?

Call 0409 082 026 or send the quote form with the age of your home.

Timber flooring in Fremantle and nearby

We install timber floors across Fremantle and these nearby suburbs.

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New timber floors in Fremantle’s uneven old cottages

Fremantle timber flooring options

Engineered timber floors

Traditional timber floors

Stair treads & nosings

Polished timber floors

Laminate alternative

Skirting & trims

Solid or engineered in an old cottage?

Steps in old Fremantle homes

How we level and install floors in Fremantle

Site visit and price

Check the subfloor

Let the timber settle

Fitting

Trims and handover

Timber flooring in Fremantle

Timber flooring Fremantle – common questions

Timber flooring in Fremantle and nearby

Level, new timber floors in Fremantle