Squeaky Floor Repair in Portland, OR

If your floor squeaks when you walk across it, the problem usually isn’t the carpet — it’s the subfloor underneath.

At Carpet Surgeon, we provide professional squeaky floor repair in Portland by lifting the carpet, reinforcing the subfloor properly, and reinstalling everything so it looks like it was never disturbed.

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Our Process

  • Living room with a beige sofa decorated with pillows, a wooden coffee table with books, a drink, and a ceramic bowl, and a dog sitting on a carpeted floor.

    Step 1

    Carefully lifting the carpet and padding

  • Close-up view of wooden planks with visible grain patterns, knots, and natural textures.

    Step 2

    Locating loose subfloor panels

  • Close-up of a black screwdriver tip being used to tighten a gold-colored screw on a wooden surface.

    Step 3

    Reinforcing the subfloor to joists using structural deck screws

  • A person performing a breakdance move with hands on the ground and legs in the air, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers on a city street in black and white.

    Step 4

    Eliminating movement and friction

  • A baby girl lying on her stomach on a carpeted floor, facing a fluffy beige dog, in a brightly lit room with teal and white walls.

    Step 5

    Reinstalling padding and restretching the carpet

  • A fluffy dog with brown and tan fur laying on a gray carpeted staircase, resting its head and paws with a relaxed expression.

    Step 6

    Leaving the carpet tight and smooth — like it was never lifted

Squeaky Floor Repair FAQ – Portland, OR

Why Reinforcing the Subfloor Matters

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Simply driving screws through carpet rarely addresses the real issue.

By accessing the subfloor directly, we can:

  • Properly secure loose panels

  • Reduce future movement

  • Prevent recurring squeaks

  • Protect your carpet from damage

This method ensures durability and longevity.

Do you have to remove the carpet to fix floor squeaks?

2

We do not remove your carpet, we pick it up. Surface screw kits often provide temporary relief, but properly securing the subfloor requires access beneath the carpet. We lift and reinstall the carpet professionally to ensure a seamless finish.

Will my carpet look different after the repair?

3

No. After reinforcing the subfloor, we reinstall the padding and power stretch the carpet as needed. The finished result is tight, smooth, and professionally resecured.

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How long does squeaky floor repair take?

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Is squeaky floor repair expensive?

Most squeaky floor repairs can be completed in a few hours, depending on the size of the affected area and the extent of the subfloor movement.

Repairing squeaky floors is typically far more affordable than replacing flooring. Because we address the issue at the structural level, it provides long-term value.