At CFP – Carpentry & Fire Prevention, we provide expert flooring services throughout Dorset and West Hampshire, including solid wood, engineered hardwood, softwood, laminate and more — plus structural joist repairs and replacements where needed. Whether you’re installing new flooring or fixing underlying structural issues, our experienced carpenters deliver high-quality workmanship that ensures your floors look great and perform reliably for years.
We work with homeowners, landlords, renovators and property managers to supply, install and repair all common flooring types, addressing both surface finishes and the structural support beneath them.
We cover every corner of Dorset and West Hampshire, including:
Flooring installation covers fitting timber and laminate floors — including hardwood, softwood, engineered wood and laminate — to transform your space with durable, attractive surfaces. Flooring must be installed onto a stable and level subfloor; when joists are damaged, weakened or misaligned, they compromise the integrity of the entire floor and must be repaired or replaced before any new surface is fitted.
Joist repairs and replacements involve assessing the structural timbers that support your floorboards, strengthening or replacing them so the finished floor is solid, level and safe. This is essential before installing new flooring to prevent movement, squeaks, sagging or future damage. In suspended timber floors, correct joist condition and spacing are critical for structural support and ventilation beneath the floor.
We install a wide range of high-quality floor finishes:
• Hardwood flooring – solid wood boards for classic style, character and longevity.
• Engineered wood flooring – layered wood with stability against moisture movement.
• Softwood flooring – timber options such as pine for traditional appeal.
• Laminate flooring – durable, cost-effective boards with wood-like finishes and click-lock installation.
• Preparatory works – subfloor levelling, moisture barrier, underlay and edge trims.
We tailor each flooring solution to your project, from materials and texture to installation method.
Joists are the timbers that carry the floor. If they are weakened by rot, moisture, pests or age, the whole floor can sag, creak or become unsafe. Before laying any new floor, we inspect and, where needed, repair or replace joists so the structure beneath the finish is sound. A solid base prevents future movement, squeaks and uneven boards and supports long-lasting performance.
Our comprehensive service covers every stage of your flooring project:
• On-site assessment and precise measurements
• Evaluation and repair or replacement of damaged joists
• Structural reinforcement and levelling of subfloor where required
• Supply and installation of chosen flooring type
• Professional trimming and fitting of boards, joints and edges
• Underlay and vapour barriers where necessary
• Stair nosing, thresholds, skirtings and finishing trims
• Final inspection and quality handover
We handle both straightforward flooring installs and complex structural jobs, ensuring the finished surface is beautiful and built to last.
• Homeowners and private clients
• Landlords and rental property managers
• Builders and renovators
• Commercial property owners
• Property developers
Whether it’s a single room or an entire property, we deliver dependable flooring solutions from the base up.
If your floors are uneven, creaking, damaged or you’d like new flooring throughout your property, contact CFP – Carpentry & Fire Prevention today. We’ll assess your needs, explain your options and provide a clear, competitive quote. Call, email or use our contact form to get started.
We fit hardwood, engineered timber, softwood and laminate flooring, tailoring each installation to your space and preferences.
Joists support the floor; if they are weak, damp or damaged, the finished floor can sag, creak or fail. Repairing or replacing them ensures a stable, long-lasting surface.
Timing varies with room size and whether joist repairs are needed, but most installations can be completed in 1–3 days per room.
Hardwood is solid timber throughout and traditional in look, while engineered wood has a real wood layer bonded to layers beneath, giving more stability against moisture changes.
Yes — if the existing floor and subfloor are sound. If not, we’ll repair and level the base before installing new flooring.
Yes. Our service includes levelling and preparing the subfloor, underlay installation and finishing trims.
