Floor squeaks in the same spots
Urgency
1/5
Depends on what you find — start here$150–$600Typical repair cost
Likely causes, most common first
- Subfloor rubbing on nails that lost grip — the classic squeak
- Gaps between joist and subfloor from lumber shrinkage
- In older homes: board-on-board movement, character included
Do this right now
- From below (open basement ceiling): shims + construction adhesive at the gap, or squeak-ender brackets
- From above through carpet: breakaway squeak screws into the joist
DIY or call a pro?
Accessible-from-below squeaks are satisfying DIY. Under finished ceilings or hardwood you want it done invisibly — targeted screws, plugged and finished — which is exactly the small job we take.