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I always think "What if this were my house?" . I treat customers houses as if they were my own house for the time I spend working there. I like redoing the old. I give customers a fresh palette.
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Hired 5 times

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34 years in business

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Services offered
Flooring to repair

Solid wood

Special features of current flooring

Irregular shape

Stairs

Floor fixtures

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Residential

Commercial

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Projects and media

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, value, and responsiveness.

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Ginny D.

Nov 11, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

David was easy to get a hold of and he commutated clearly. The hard wood floor refinishing was done exactly as we had discussed and he did an excellent job! No fuss or frills David was just exactly what he claimed to be :)

Details: Solid wood • 1,001 - 1,500 sq ft • I have already purchased the materials • Home

Floor Installation or Replacement
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Steve Z.

Nov 14, 2012

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Hired on Thumbtack

We got ourselves in to a bit of a quandary when we decided to begin what we thought would be a trivial tiling project in our 475 sq. ft. kitchen. After getting through about half of the 3-6 layers of existing vinyl flooring and related flooring materials installed over the past 40 years, we eventually found a half tar covered maple floor from when the house was built in 1918 buried beneath. It had at least 3 areas that were significantly damaged with missing planks and/or water damage. We knew it would take an experienced hardwood floor refinisher to restore this floor to its original beauty, yet couldn't afford to live without a kitchen for much longer. We spoke with a floor refinisher who did good work for us in the past, but he wasn't available for a while and made clear that he wouldn't be able to start the job until more demo work was complete. Therefore we did some research and found David's Thumbtack page which had before/after photos of circumstances that looked much like our own. After leaving a message with David, he promptly returned our call and scheduled an appointment to come take a look at the state of our floor. David didn't seem fazed by what appeared to us to be a significant restoration project. This was very reassuring. What impressed us right away was that we could tell David wasn't about taking shortcuts and would treat our home as if it were his own home. Using his versatile plumbing and carpentry skills, he also planned to remove an existing “island” with a sink before starting any work which though seemed daunting was the right thing to do to get the job done right. After assessing the amount of work needed, David put together a realistic timeline and cost estimate, which were very reasonable. After removing the kitchen island successfully without a hitch, David got right to work on repairing the problem areas of the floor. He did an amazing job integrating new hardwood, when necessary, with the old wood without making it too obvious to the eye. Once the repairs were complete, David worked diligently according to the agreed upon plan to refinish the floor in its entirety. He maintained continuous communication with us via phone and text which was very helpful during the length of the project. The restoration project is now complete and the floor looks beautiful. It's a true testament to David's expertise, diligence and attention to detail. Thank you for your excellent service David! Steve Z.
Floor Installation or Replacement
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Bryan K.

Aug 12, 2013

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Hired on Thumbtack

David and his team refinished our old attic floors (that had been painted white) and they look fantastic! He was super efficient, flexible, took the time to make sure the process would be easy and safe for our family. We have a ten month old and a couple of dogs and cats so he made sure that their safety was put first down to the type of stain used.
Floor Installation or Replacement
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Dan A.

Oct 4, 2012

The floors in my home are original hardwood from 1958, and were in pretty rough shape due to age and wear/tear. After reading multiple reviews, I decided to give David a call to request a free estimate on the damage. Being that it was a Friday evening, I did not expect to be able to reach David. David responded back to my message promptly, and to my surprise, he actually came out to speak with me at my home on that Friday night. He spent about an hour at my home and inspected all my flooring, and explained my options from least expensive to most expensive. We set an appointment for the repairs that night. I originally was going to have my floors died with a dark brown stain, but during the sanding process, I saw how beautiful the natural color of the flooring was. At this point I was unsure if I wanted the dark stain or the natural look. David took time out to lay out a sample of the natural coat on my flooring, so I could see the difference between my two options. I opted to proceed with the natural look, which was more cost effective and looked better to me. David even got the job done 1 day early, which was very helpful due to the fact that I had some last minute things to button up on before moving into the house. What really impressed me about David was the fact that I could tell that he has a passion for restoring hardwood flooring and meeting his customer's expectations. My wife and I probably asked him more questions than the average customer and he patiently listened and answered all of them. I would recommend David Passow to family and friends, and will call him if I need any future assistance with flooring. Dan A. Milw, WI
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Henry K.

Sep 19, 2012

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Hired on Thumbtack

I interviewed several refinishers for my 90+ year old hardwood floors. David Passow was informative and straight-forward in what he would do with respect to results, process and schedule. He followed through with fabulous results. Initially, I was worried about the many pet and other stains as well as warps accumulated over the century. He did not promise a perfect floor, but he conveyed confidence in removing almost all imperfections and minimizing the rest. His work on our “NEW” floor exceeded expectations! The stains were removed and other imperfections are not apparent. The before and after photos on his website were accurate – and likely you will see our photos soon. David displayed professional confidence in his craft, and he was fun and informative to work with in every stage of the process. He was eager to provide tips on care for the floor – as if it was his own. David was right on schedule from the start of the work through its completion. Prassow was extremely competitive in his pricing. I will call on David in the future for my flooring needs. You can’t go wrong in getting his low-keyed, professional advice and quote. Henry
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