KapMorgan fixes squeaky floors across Los Angeles homes, whether the access is from below through a basement or crawlspace, or has to be done from above through the finished flooring. A squeak almost always means a board is moving slightly against a fastener, a joist, or another board, and finding exactly where the movement is happening is most of the job. we confirm the exact price on site, and most squeak repairs finish in a single visit. Every estimate is free.
Squeaky Floor Repair: Prices
Repairing a squeak from below, where the subfloor is exposed, starts at $95 and is usually the cheaper and less invasive option when access is available. Fixing it from above, through the finished floor, starts at $130 since it involves working through carpet, hardwood or tile. A room with several squeaks fastened in one visit starts at $220. we confirm the exact price on site. Every estimate is free. $150 minimum per visit, labor only. Several small tasks in one visit are added together.
What’s Included
- Squeak location identified by walking the floor
- Subfloor fastened to joists with screws or brackets
- Gaps between boards shimmed or filled
- Finished surface patched and touched up if needed
Problems We Fix
- Loose subfloor fasteners rubbing against joists
- Dried-out wood shrinking away from nails
- Gaps between subfloor and floor joists
- Hardwood boards rubbing against each other
- Stair treads and landings that creak underfoot
Most squeaks come from a subfloor panel that has worked loose from the joist below it over years of foot traffic and seasonal humidity changes, so the wood rubs against a loose nail or against the joist itself every time weight passes over it. If there is access from below — a basement, crawlspace or unfinished garage ceiling — we can usually find the exact loose spot and drive a screw or install a bracket to pull the subfloor tight against the joist, which fixes the squeak without touching the finished floor at all.
When there is no access from below, the repair has to go through the finished floor instead — using specialized screws that snap off below the surface on hardwood, or working through a small, carefully placed access point on carpet or tile that gets patched afterward. It is more involved than a from-below repair, which is reflected in the price, but it is still far less disruptive than pulling up flooring to get at the subfloor directly.
Flooring Repair Examples
What Customers Say
Our Process
Locate the squeak
We walk the floor to pinpoint the exact source.
Confirm the price
We confirm the exact price on site before starting any work.
Fasten the subfloor
Most squeak repairs finish in one visit.
Test and payment
We walk the floor with you to confirm it’s quiet before you pay.
The KapMorgan Difference
Upfront pricing
The price we quote on site is the price on the invoice.
Real photos of real jobs
Every photo on this page is work KapMorgan actually completed in Los Angeles.
Fast scheduling
Most squeak repairs finish the same visit.
Free, no-pressure estimates
Send a photo or ask us to visit — either way, pricing is free.
Squeaky Floor Repair FAQ
That usually points to a loose or weakened area of subfloor. We find where it has separated from the joists and re-fasten or reinforce it, the same way a squeak is fixed at the source.
Yes, we can replace individual damaged planks or tiles and match the existing floor as closely as possible. For more than a few pieces, see laminate and vinyl plank repair or cracked tile replacement.
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Floor Squeaking When You Walk?
Tell us where the floor squeaks and whether there is access from below. We will reply with a price range the same day.