Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation, Flooring Sales and Installation, Carpet Sales and Installation
About us
Dan's Custom Hardwood Floors has been installing, sanding and refinishing, and repairing hardwood floors for home owners and builders in Massachusetts over the past 25 years. We are one of only two flooring companies in Massachusetts that are certified by both The National Wood Flooring Association and Bona.
Business highlights
37 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Installing, Refinishing, Maintaining, Hardwood Floor Inspections. Custom Design Borders & Medallions. Deep Clean System
A year later, I am very disappointed. Places where water naturally goes are clearly not sealed. Under the kitchen table, there are many more marks and scratches than I had expected, especially since we put felt pads on the bottom of the chairs. We moved into this house 16 years ago. The floors in the other parts of the house are still fine. The areas of my kitchen and entry (where Dan's sanded--great job--and refinished--"??????) continue to show more and more wear. I don't think they did a great job, at the very least in communicating. As I stated in my original review, it was an extremely humid summer when the work was done. Yet I don't really think that felt-footed kitchen chairs should scrape off the finish in less than a year, especially since it too about 15-20 years to get the to the point where they needed refinishing. The provider said they would "reevaluate" but I am not sure what that means, especially since they wrote that they can't control how floors are used. Hmm. sounds like a co[-out to me. The floors (including those in the dining room and bedrooms) that Dan's did not do ar still fine, get almost as much wear as the kitchen (which they did do) and yet they were last redone 18+ years ago. Not to mention that the area around the sink is showing dark lines between boards that were not there before. I honestly don't know if it was the humid conditions that caused this. I do know, however, than at kitchen floor should not need re-finishing every year. Again, I was told 2-3 days for drying, waited 8, and then had to come back into my home (the hotels got pretty expensive). I would have preferred using the extra 4-7 days hotel expense on a better job. I know I will probably not get any re-do, or compensation. In the case of wood-floor refinishing in a kitchen/entry, this job did not last. This review is more important than the first one because one always takes a first cosmetic look and is usually pleased. It is the test of time that is important.; I get that it takes longer to "cure" in humidity. But 3x the time should be noted. And even then, I think the finish was not right. My almost 20 year old floors are still great (including in bathrooms). But not he ones Dan's did in 2015.
Description of Work: A little over a year ago I had my kitchen and entryway sanded and refinished by Dan's. I left an earlier review, noting the humidity etc. when the floors were done.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Jackson D.
09/2016
5.0
hardwood floor
 + -1 more
The experience with Jimmy from Dan's Hardwood Flooring was excellent. We had another flooring company install, stain and finish hardwood floors. The company did a very poor job, forcing us to have to find another company to re-sand, re stain and re finish the floors. We decided to go with Dan's Hardwood Flooring. We explained to Jimmy the situation and let him know that we were going to be very observant and detailed about the work that was going to be done. Jimmy was understanding, went over the entire project with us, spending several hours one evening going over stains to ensure we were happy with the color. We never felt rushed and Jimmy was always available for questions. Several times we called him about things we noticed with the job, and he always answered the phone and came to the house to explain our question. We did have one minor issue with the stain (one area had a lighter coat then the rest of the floor), Jimmy agreed that it was an issue and that day he himself came and fixed the issue, staying late into the night to ensure the project would get completed on time. All in all it was a great experience and wish we had gone with Dan's Hardwood Flooring from the start.
Description of Work: Re-sand, stain and finish existing hardwood floors
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,700
Robert R.
03/2016
5.0
hardwood floor
 + -1 more
Having had previouos experience with this same work, I knew what I wanted and what questions to asked. Jimmy, the manager was very knowlegeable and answered all my questions. His was the second of three estimates I got and was very competitive. I must say that I made an excellent choice. The job was was superior in all aspects, quality, cleanup, curtesy and punctuality. You could not tell that there ever was a carpet in the family room because the patch job to the kitchen was done so well. The final outcome was awesome!
Description of Work: Removed family room carpet. Supplied and installed 2 1/4" red oak flooring. Weaved in flooring to match existing kitchen floor. Sanded and finished both rooms with sealer and three coats of oil-base polyurethane
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700
Len M.
03/2016
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
Stayed in touch prior to install, Very flexible on timing. Showed up on schedule and installed the flooring perfectly. The installers were crafts people who cut each piece of wood to insure a perfect.Followed up post install to ask how we felt about and promptly to make some adjustments we did not initially notice.
Description of Work: Installed hardwood flooring on entire first floor - kitchen, living room, dining room ,entrance hallway, and all closets/pantries
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,200
Edward R.
12/2015
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
in and out in three days...sanded and finished, then put on second coat of finish on second day....virtually dust free operation as they taped off all doors and a stairwell....very nice workers tho there was a minor language barrier so I called the owner of the business and he translated for us...I would hire the company again without any hesitation....
Description of Work: refinished dining room and foyer hardwood floors. They must have been 50 years old...
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Lexie S.
10/2015
1.0
hardwood floor
 + -1 more
I pre-paid for the service and set up an appointment using their online calendar and they never showed up and never contacted me to schedule.
Description of Work: They never showed up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
$200
Response from 80 Sharp St
I apologize that you have had a negative experience in reaching out for our services. I don't recall that we have an online service for scheduling. For future reference, our office number is 781-380-0768
Barbara M.
10/2015
4.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
Sorry about the price. I don't remember, as it was last summer, and you guys asked now. Still it might be valuable, since my comments are based on how the floor has held up, as well as the job when it was being done. It took a while to get an appointment, and there was a slight language barrier when scheduling. That's ok, but it made it difficult to be sure how long it would take to sand, dry, and cure. They said 2-3 days, but it was actually more than a week before I could return to my house, as the floors were still sticky. This is not the contractor's fault, It was summer, and very humid. However, it would have been helpful if they had communicated that the humidity would slow down the process, as the work covered both my front and back doors. Thus, I had to stay in a hotel for a week (the rest of my family was away, which is why I scheduled it when I did). After about 7 days I opened the door, and, while the floor was still not 100% perfect, it was no longer sticky, so I moved back in. It took a long time for it to dry completely, and even longer for it to really seem set. Again, this information would have been helpful for planning. The sanding they did was great. A+. They even got out some old, dark scratches that were here from before we moved in. See above for communication C. As we have lived with the floors, they seem less scratch-resistant than the other floors in the house (which were last redone over 20 years ago). There are also a few places where the finish seems to have pooled, and a couple of places where it seems as though something (not me) had been on the finish while it was being done. So,, B. I'd use them again, but I would make sure that they, as the experts, gave me all of the information as to factors like humidity and curing (vs. drying) time. Also, I might have asked how many coats of finish would be needed for the floors to be at their best. This is a communication problem. I wish they would have been clear, but they really did do a good job.
Description of Work: Sanded and resealed kitchen and entry way hardwood floors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from 80 Sharp St
[Member name removed], i wholeheartedly apologize for the gap in communications. As a family business we are constantly evaluating ways to better serve our clients and your feedback will help us greatly in achieving that goal. We fully stand behind our services and if you would like we would come out to reevaluate your floors at your convenience. Lastly, everyone uses their floors differently, thus the "scratch-resistance" aspect of any surface finish is slightly subjective. Again, thank you for the opportunity to serve your flooring needs.
Matthew M.
09/2015
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
This is a fantastic company that I would use again in a heartbeat! The price was fair and the quality was top-notch.
Description of Work: Installed and finished hardwood floors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000
Sharon J.
08/2015
1.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
I contacted this provider, as referred by Angie's list - to ask about having a hardwood floor put down. I shall quote him from here: " Did you say that you were in Boston? I don't go into Boston. I am not compensated enough, and its a wate of my time to go there. I have choices, and I choose not to service Boston".
Description of Work: The provider informed me, that although Angies List has him listed as serving the Greater Boston Metro Area, he does not service the city of Boston.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
Response from 80 Sharp St
I thought slavery has ended years a go. I don't think you have a right to slander any business for refusing to take your offer. Your behavior will bring you nothing but trouble.
Mary E M.
06/2015
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
We were getting our house ready for resale. The workd was done cleanly, efficiently and professionally. We recommended this company to friends in the area
Description of Work: Refinished wood floor. Removed carpet on stairs and hall and refinished floors. Replaced flooring boards in diningroom and finished them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Brian P M.
06/2015
5.0
hardwood floor
 + -1 more
I had Dan's flooring install 1/2 a floor in my condo in JP. Jimmy and his crew did an amazing job, and went ABOVE AND BEYOND working with me to blend the new white oak with the old white oak. Dan's custom is by far the most professional, communicative, and helpful contractor I've had in years. The end result was stunning, and they worked very hard to achieve the desired result. I would recommend Dan's custom to anyone who needs flooring work. They are awesome.
Description of Work: I had Dan's Flooring repair 1/2 of the flooring, which was damaged, in my home in JP. They also sanded all floors, and finished with 4 coats of Bona water-based finish.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
David Y.
02/2015
5.0
flooring contractor
 + -1 more
The first date went by because of a scheduling mixup but after that everything went as expected with zero issues and the quality of the work was great.
Description of Work: Provided accurate estimate of work + materials to refinish wood floors in a 70 year old home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
nancy R.
01/2015
1.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
I was in touch with Kenneth through email, we set up a day and time for him to come and give me an estimate. He never showed up or called, I emailed him asking him about the broken appointment and he never responded.
Description of Work: He was going to give me an estimate for refinishing hardwood floors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$1,500
Paul K.
01/2015
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
They were really spectacular. It was $1,400 for the whole home! People can't believe it when they see the floor, especially if they saw the old flooring.
Description of Work: They took old hardwood floors and made them look like new. They were able to pull out ceramic tile off an area and weave in new boards that match the old boards so that it looked like the ceramic tile had never been there. The banded, sealed, put down two coats of polyurethane, and repaired an area all in three days.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Matthew M.
10/2014
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
We just purchased a new home that we wanted to have the floors refinished. One of the rooms had a much darker stain then the rest of the home and a few portions had missing pieces of wood. I contacted Dans Custom Hardwood Floors and corresponded with Kenneth Nguyen about the service. Due to some scheduling conflicts on our end we needed to reschedule the meeting to go over the project with Kenneth and he was very accommodating to our needs. When we finally met, we went through what we would like done and discussed our concerns. We had some floors done on another home and had issues with how the finish was laid (it got everywhere). Kenneth reassured us that his team was detailed oriented and ensured us we wouldn't have the same issue. He also explained that the home would be left clean of any dust caused by the sanding process. The job took Kenneth's team three days to repair, sand, and put two coats of finish. The results look fantastic and now all the floors are the same color! The price was very reasonable too.
Description of Work: Repaired portions of and refinished all the wood flooring.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Susanna C.
10/2014
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
Jimmy did the free estimate. He was running late but called to let me know and check that the new time was still okay. Estimate was received within a day or two. Crew was punctual and efficient, job was completed in the time promised and the floors looked completely different, almost new. Would use them again.
Description of Work: Sand and refinish hardwood floors (4 rooms + 2 hallways, no stairs). 2 coats oil poly, one coat sealer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$999
joseph S.
08/2014
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
We were more than pleased with the excellent job Dan's two employees did. The floors couldn't look better. The men showed up on time on the day scheduled and completed the work in two days. Everything was left in order with very little residue of dust. We would highly recommend this company to anyone who expects superior quality work, done on time and at a fair price.
Description of Work: Refinished oak floors in the kitchen, two small halls and a bathroom.
I can't say enough positive things about this company. My contact, Jimmy, had to be the person who called me and tell me that the house that I had just purchased not even a week before had termite damage that was not disclosed by previous owners. This is the first property I have ever purchased and after hearing that I was obviously very upset to hear about the damage and the cost to repair it. Jimmy did went above and beyond to be kind to me and guide me through the steps of getting the issue addressed and resolved. Not only was he a kind person with great business sense, but the actual finished product was so amazing that I literally shed a tear. Absolutely amazing, I would definitely use this company again and refer him to my family and friends.
Description of Work: Take up hideous non-matching carpet in all rooms on the main floor and disposed of them. Added hardflooring to certain areas, removed stained and repaired damaged existing hardwood flooring.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,100
Jude S.
05/2014
1.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
I call them and we made an appointment for an estimate. Since he was driving, he asked me to text him the address and details, which I did, and he replied to confirm. The appointment was for Tuesday at 11am. I arrived at the house at 10:50am and the seller's agent was there a few minutes later. 11am came and went. I tried calling, but both numbers went to voicemail. I left messages. I texted him. I waited for an hour all told. There has been no contact since the, either. I called another refinisher who met us today (on time).
Description of Work: I called for an estimate on floor refinishing on a home we are buying. We made an appointment and confirmed it via text. They didn't show and have been MIA since.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from 80 Sharp St
We are very sorry you have had a negative experience in trying to reach us for an estimate. I don't fully know the entirety of the situation, but it is inexcusable to not contact our customers if there is ever changes to an appointment. We have been in business for a very long time and we wouldn't be if we did not keep our appointments. Rest assured that we will rectify this error, so it does not happen again. Please consider us again for your future flooring needs and contact me directly should you have any further questions. Jimmy 781-589-6342
AL N.
05/2014
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
They were prompt, responsive, and did a good job. They left little to no dust which was great.
Description of Work: Refinished kitchen hardwood floor with polyurethane.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Annette D.
05/2014
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
We are very happy with the quality of work performed by Ken and his crew. Ken was very responsive, on-time and efficient. He was able to get his crew to our house in time for the floors to dry before the movers were to arrive. His crew even took the time to sweep up the walkway where some of the hardwood flooring material had spilled. Our floors look like glass!!! - we are so happy with them. Would us these guys again anytime!
Description of Work: Refinished 2 bedrooms, living room and a hallway.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$950
Jaime D.
12/2013
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
This company was timely, competitive, easy to work with, and cordial. Jimmy was very knowledgeable and helpful. We only had one hiccup when our contractor scratched the newly finished floors, so Dan's flooring had to return to refinish the floor for an additional fee (paid for by our contractor thankfully). Unfortunately, the finish was applied too quickly and pooled in a couple areas. Although an inconvenience, Jimmy returned to smooth it out and make it as transparent as possible. The rework was effective and we appreciated the effort. We enjoyed working with Dan's flooring and would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Install new oak hardwood in kitchen and dining room.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Meghan R.
09/2013
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
Dan's Hardwood Floors did a fantastic job. They promptly provided an estimate for the job and the quote was very reasonable, among the several I obtained. They did a great job advising us about our choices (water or oil based poly), natural vs. stains, etc. They started the job as planned and finished in a timely manner. The job was only delayed due to a heat wave and things taking an extra day to dry (we do not have central air). The floors look fantastic and they followed up to make sure we were satisfied.
Description of Work: Sand and refinish hardwood floors throughout entire house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Janet C.
08/2013
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
The floors had been beat up by the tenant. The floors now look like new! I checked the floors carefully and found no imperfections in the work. Everyone who sees the floors say" WOW ". I would highly recommend Dan's Custom Hardwood Floors !
Description of Work: Refinished hardwood floors in rental property.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Marcin N.
08/2013
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
 + 0 more
We hired Dan's Custom Hardwood Floors to fix bad installation of water based finish after another company (part of major home remodeling project). I called Ken to set up an appointment. He came over to our house to assess the job and recommended the best course of action to fix the look and feel of the floor. I specifically selected Dan's Custom HF because they are certified in the product I was using (Bona). Unfortunately, previous company did such a bad job that the only solution to get it right was to go down to bare wood. The price was also very reasonable considering the scope of work and type of finish. I was very worried about having go though the pain of dust in the house, but since this floor is the main focal point of our house, we decided to go ahead and schedule the work. Upon scheduled date and time, the refinishing crew arrived. Jimmy walked with me through the house and explained what and when will happen. The team was working on the floors for three days. They were extremely efficient and clean. I also had a chance to learn about the floor installation and maintenance when talking to Jimmy - he's very knowledgeable. Also, they use special dust containment system, there was NO dust in the house - none! I initially did not believe it (considering my past experience with floor sanding) and I spent most of the weekend prior to the job protecting everything with plastic film. I turned out to be a waste of time as no cleanup afterwards was necessary. The job was completed as expected, and we could not be happier with the results. The floor looks absolutely beautiful. Thank you Ken, thank you Jimmy - you saved our floors!
Description of Work: Refinished approx. 1000 sq. feet of white oak hardwood floor and also red oak stairs (steps) using premium water based finish (Bona).
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FAQ
80 Sharp St is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
80 Sharp St accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, 80 Sharp St does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, 80 Sharp St offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, 80 Sharp St offers a 5% senior discount.
No, 80 Sharp St does not offer emergency services.
No, 80 Sharp St does not offer warranties.
80 Sharp St offers the following services: Installing, Refinishing, Maintaining, Hardwood Floor Inspections. Custom Design Borders & Medallions. Deep Clean System