"How much does hardwood floor sanding cost in Montréal?" is the most common question we get on the phone. The honest answer: it depends on your project. Two homes with the same square footage can land in very different ranges based on six measurable factors. We don't publish a price list because every project has variables that change the number — but we'll quote a fixed price within 24 hours of a free on-site visit. Here's what actually moves the price.
Why we don't publish a price list
Most online quotes are either lowballs that fall apart on contact with the real floor (extra charges show up mid-project) or generic ranges so wide they're meaningless. A red oak floor in light condition is a fundamentally different job than the same square footage of maple with deep pet damage, three stairs, and a stain change — even though both are the same area. Quoting either before measuring is dishonest.
What we do instead: a free 20-minute on-site visit, a written fixed-price quote in your inbox the same evening, and no surprise add-ons after the contract is signed.
Six factors that change the price
- Floor condition. Light wear sands in one pass. Deep gouges, paint splashes, water rings or pet damage need extra coarse passes — more time, more belts.
- Species. Red oak and maple sand predictably. Birch and exotic species (Brazilian cherry, jatoba) cost more — harder grain, more sanding belts consumed.
- Stair count. Stairs are roughly four times the per-square-foot labour of flat floor — every step is hand-sanded and finished separately. A staircase changes the project total significantly.
- Dustless containment. A traditional sand puts a fine film on every horizontal surface in the home. 99% dust-free sanding adds to the cost but is the only way to stay in the home during the project — and the only respectful option for households with allergies or kids.
- Number of finish coats. Two coats is standard for residential. A third coat on kitchens, entryways, and rental units extends durability and adds to the cost.
- Stain change. Going from natural to a deep walnut or grey-driftwood means an additional sanding pass to remove the existing tone, plus on-site colour matching.
What a real quote includes
- Furniture move + protective masking of fixed surroundings
- Three sanding passes — coarse, medium, fine — calibrated to your floor's species and condition
- Edge work along walls and around heat registers
- Custom stain application (or natural if preferred)
- Two coats of water-based or oil-modified polyurethane
- HEPA dust containment throughout
- Daily cleanup and final walk-through
Add-ons like appliance moves, baseboard re-installation, board replacement, or a third finish coat are line items on the written quote — not surprise charges later.
Red flags in low quotes
- "Cash only" with no written estimate
- No RBQ licence number on the quote
- Quoted by the hour rather than by defined scope
- No mention of dust containment
- "Sealer and stain in one product" — these fail under traffic within 18 months
- Demands full payment up front
How to get your quote
Three ways to start:
- Call us: (438) 839-7308 — same-day callback during business hours.
- Text us: Send a photo of the floor and your address to (438) 839-7308.
- Leave your info: request a free on-site quote — we follow up to schedule the visit within 24 hours.
The on-site visit is genuinely free and takes about 20 minutes. We measure, identify problem boards, count stairs, sample the existing finish, and email a written fixed-price quote the same evening. No obligation, no high-pressure sales call, no follow-up unless you ask for one.