Cincinnati, OH · Flooring

Solid Hardwood in Cincinnati, OH.

Refinishable, timeless, generations of life left in it. Nova installs across Cincinnati — from Hyde Park to Oakley and beyond. ~35 minutes from our showroom.

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Cincinnati homeowners

What Cincinnati OH homeowners ask us about hardwood.

Cincinnati homeowners get the same showroom-backed service we bring to Warren County — a straight run down I-71 puts our crews in Hyde Park, Oakley, Clifton, or Over-the-Rhine in about 35 minutes.

Cincinnati is the oldest housing stock we work in, and it changes what a surface project actually involves. Neighborhoods like Hyde Park and Oakley boomed in the early 20th century after Hyde Park's 1909 annexation, so their kitchens sit on plaster walls and original subfloor that rarely reads level to a modern tolerance — LVP and large-format tile both need proper floor prep here, not a float-and-hope. Over-the-Rhine and the basin neighborhoods add masonry buildings and narrow stair access, which drives material choice as much as taste: slab size, plank length, and how a countertop physically gets to a third floor all matter before anyone picks a color. Newer inventory east toward Madisonville and Pleasant Ridge behaves more like our Warren County work — builder-grade cabinets and laminate counters ready for a straightforward upgrade. We measure every Cincinnati project in person before quoting, because square footage off a listing sheet does not survive contact with a 1915 floor plan.

Solid hardwood is the classic — full-thickness real wood that can be sanded and refinished four to six times over its life. We install site-finished and pre-finished oak, hickory, maple, and exotic species. Best for above-grade installs (not basements). If you want a floor your grandkids will still walk on, this is it.

We work across the 45202, 45206, 45208, 45209, 45213, 45220, 45226, 45227 ZIPs and the surrounding Hamilton County area. Neighborhoods we've served include Hyde Park, Oakley, Mt. Lookout, Clifton, Over-the-Rhine, Pleasant Ridge, Madisonville, East Walnut Hills.

Why Cincinnati chooses Nova for hardwood

Refinishable up to 6× — outlasts everything else in the house
Site-finished or pre-finished options
Custom stain matching available
Bona / NWFA certified installation crews
Beautiful at every age — patinas with use

FAQ

Hardwood questions Cincinnati homeowners ask.

How long do solid hardwood floors last?

100+ years if maintained. Most solid hardwood we install can be refinished 4–6 times over its life, with each refinish adding 20–30 years of look. The flooring outlasts most other things in the house.

Can solid hardwood be installed in basements?

Generally no. Solid hardwood needs to be installed above grade — it'll cup and warp from the natural moisture in a below-grade basement. For basements we recommend waterproof LVP or large-format porcelain tile.

How long does hardwood floor refinishing take?

A typical 800–1,200 sq ft refinish takes 4–6 days from sanding through final coat cure. The home is largely off-limits during sanding (1 day) and the dust-settling/finish-cure period (3–4 days). We can do partial-floor refinishes that keep parts of the home usable.

Do I need a permit to replace flooring, countertops, or cabinets in Cincinnati?

Straight surface replacement — new flooring, new counters, or swapping cabinets in the same footprint — is generally not the kind of work Cincinnati's Department of Buildings & Inspections permits, since it isn't a structural alteration. What does require its own permit is any change to electrical, plumbing, or HVAC: moving a sink, adding a circuit for an island, or relocating an appliance. Interior demolition and true interior alterations also require a building permit. We'll tell you up front which bucket your project falls in and pull what's needed.

My home is in a Cincinnati historic district — does that restrict a kitchen remodel?

Almost certainly not. Cincinnati's Historic Conservation Board reviews exterior work, demolition, new construction, and site improvements — a Certificate of Appropriateness covers changes affecting the outside of the property. Interior surfaces are outside that review, so flooring, countertops, and cabinets in an Over-the-Rhine or Hyde Park historic property aren't subject to it. If your project does touch anything exterior, we'll flag it before work starts.

You're based in Lebanon — do you really cover Cincinnati?

Yes. It's 32 miles down I-71, about a 35-minute run, and it's a route our crews drive routinely. The practical difference from a Cincinnati-based contractor is the showroom: you see and handle full-size samples in Lebanon instead of choosing from a binder in your kitchen, and we carry the material rather than drop-shipping it to your driveway.

Our process

From walk-in to wow, in five steps.

01 Step 1

Tell us about your project

Fill out a quick form or call our Lebanon office. We'll learn about your space, timeline, and budget.
02 Step 2

Consult — at home or in our showroom

A Nova design rep meets you on-site or welcomes you into our showroom to see and feel every material.
03 Step 3

Pick your materials

Flooring, countertops, cabinets — all under one roof. We'll quote everything in one transparent estimate.
04 Step 4

Free precise measurement

Our team comes to your home for laser-accurate measurements so the install fits your space exactly.
05 Step 5

We install

Nova installers handle the whole project — fully insured, on schedule, with a workmanship guarantee.

Schedule your free consultation

No obligation. Most consultations booked within 48 hours.

Why Nova

The complete package — every step, under one roof.

One showroom, every surface

Flooring, countertops, cabinets — see and feel them side-by-side instead of driving to three different stores.

Full-service, single point of contact

Design, supply, measure, install — Nova handles all of it. No more chasing three contractors.

Insured + workmanship guaranteed

Fully licensed and insured. Every install is backed by Nova's workmanship guarantee, in writing.

Local, family-run

We live in Warren County. Our installers do too. We answer the phone, and we stand behind every job.

Service area

Hardwood installation in nearby cities

We work all across Warren County and the surrounding metros.

Lebanon, OH Mason, OH Loveland, OH Springboro, OH Maineville, OH Waynesville, OH Franklin, OH South Lebanon, OH

Free estimate

Schedule your free in-home consultation.

A Nova rep will visit your home with samples, take rough measurements, and give you a transparent quote. No pressure, no obligation.

100% free, no obligation
Most appointments booked within 48 hours
Local Lebanon team, real humans on the line

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