Who do I get to fix my sagging floor!!! Help, advice, information, answers and tips on all types of flooring from laminate and carpet to timber and vinyl

[LOOPYLOU]

Hi, this may sound pretty dumb but we've not got much experience with builders etc. Our house is approx. 160 years old, most of it is pretty sound but one of the bedroom floors is seriously bouncy, there does'nt appear to be hardly any gap between upstairs floorboards and the ceiling downstairs which has exposed beams. We need to get someone in to look at it and advise what to do,but who do we call? A builder or a joinery specialist or someone else? any help or advise greatly appreciated.
Many thanks

[ALDA]

In my opinion, if you wish to retain the floorboards, they will have to be lifted carefully.

The joists will then need strenthening and leveling.

Then the floor boards can then be re-laid.

This option might not raise the floor level.

If you are not to concerned about the surface appearance/finish, the existing floor boards could be overlaid with sheet flooring to level and reinforce floor.

This option will raise floor level and give small step up into room (1"or 2")and require the door to be adjusted if it opens into room.

If you are keen diy'r i'am sure this project would not be a problem!

Otherwise a competent Joiner or even a good Handyman should suffice.

Hope this is the kind of advice you are looking for.

Regards.

ALDA.