Buying a new style house with squeaky floors
Buying a home is one of the most exciting milestones in life, but it can also be one of the most stressful. If you are currently house hunting and looking at modern or new style properties, typically anything built from the 1990s onward, you might have already noticed a common, frustrating issue during your viewings: the upstairs floors creak, pop, and groan with every step.
Discovering new build squeaky floors in what could be your dream forever home can feel like a massive disappointment. However, you shouldn’t let noisy chipboard floors put you off buying the property.
There is a permanent solution, and knowing how to handle it now can save you thousands of pounds during your house purchase negotiations.
Do not fall for the quick fix myth
When you point out noisy floors to an estate agent or the current vendor, they will often try to reassure you with quick-fix solutions. You might be told that it just needs a few extra screws, some powder, or specialist oils.
Do not be misled. These superficial methods rarely work, and they never last. Modern floor noise is a mechanical issue caused by movement between the chipboard panels and the joists. It requires a specialist approach, not a cosmetic plaster.
The permanent solution exists
The good news is that you do not have to live with a home that sounds like a cheap toy. At SqueakFix, we have spent years developing a meticulous, tried-and-tested method designed to eradicate sub-floor noise completely.
Our systemised approach addresses the root cause of the friction. It has been refined over years of hands-on experience, resulting in a flawless success rate.
Factor the repair into your negotiations
If you have fallen in love with a modern property that suffers from noisy floors, use this information to your advantage before you exchange contracts.
For most standard modern properties, a proper sub-floor restoration generally takes about a week to complete.
We highly recommend getting an estimate and adding this cost directly into your price negotiations with the seller. Most reasonable vendors will understand that a structurally silent floor adds genuine value and stability to the property, making it a fair point of discussion.
Reclaim your peace of mind
There are countless families out there today who were once frustrated by their flooring but are now living in total peace. You deserve a home that feels solid, secure, and profoundly quiet.
Do not let hideous creaks stop you from buying the house of your dreams. It can be fixed, and it can be fixed properly.
If you are looking at a property and want to find out exactly what it will take to secure the floors, we can help. Click the button below to fill out our quick online form, and we will provide you with a transparent quote to permanently remove the noise.