Farrell and his team transformed our tired hardwood floors into something that looks brand new. What really helped us was his flexibility - when we explained that we needed to move back in as quickly as possible, he was more than willing to work on different sections of the house in phases. This allowed us to stay comfortable while still getting the full floor refinishing. The craftsmanship is outstanding. You can tell Farrell takes real pride in his work - the finish is flawless, and the attention to detail is evident throughout. Even the areas that had the worst wear and water damage now blend seamlessly with the rest of the floor. His pricing was very reasonable too, especially considering the quality of work. read more

It was great working with Farrell on our newly self installed maple hardwood floors. He was very thorough in explaining the process, open and transparent communication and willing to work with our budget. He was very efficient, stained our entire living room space, an office and our hallway - took him about 5 days since you need to let the stain and layering to dry completely. Even after he was done with our project, he made himself available for our follow up questions. Would definitely recommend Farrell and his crew for staining again. read more

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Farrell is the best! You cannot beat his experience and knowledge in how to care for and refinish hardwood floors!

Farrell has been great to work with all along. I live in Paris and had my SF victorian house hardwood floors renovated after my tenant left it in very bad shape. Farrell did an excellent job at repairing it and has been super accomodating with the fact that we were dealing with choices of color through facetime and pictures accross the ocean! His quote was more expensive then some others but I wouldn't hesitate to work again with him because his work is stellar. See a few pictures of how he repaired all the bad stains on the floor. read more

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We purchased our first home, with hardwood floors that had been buried under gross carpet for at least 30 years, and we had no idea what the floor would look like underneath. Before we even had the carpet removed, I reached out to Farrell for a quote and a rundown of the process. He was impressively prompt, thorough, and responsive. I was worried that he wouldn't be able to squeeze us in, but he was able to accommodate our project dates without a problem. After the carpets were removed, Farrell did a walkthrough with us where he explained the state of the floor in each room and what would be possible/practical and I immediately found him trustworthy because he was so meticulous and forthright. Farrell was transparent and conscious of our cost considerations, and he checked in with us regularly throughout the project. The floor was damaged from being under the carpet and needed some repairs, and he was very helpful in giving his advice on which repairs were essential versus optional/cosmetic. As the project evolved, he offered cost-saving alternatives where appropriate and was always updating us on the total cost of the project. Farrell was delightful to work with and he did an incredible job in our home. I cannot recommend him enough. read more

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On June 9, 2022 I wrote a review the last sentence of which was "Farrell is a "wood floor artisan" with a strong work ethic. Honest, friendly and trustworthy. You can't go wrong with Mr. Wills." He has done work a couple of times for us and my sister-in-law's approximately 5,000 sq/ft home in Hillsborough, CA. Mr. Wills and I are not relatives and my review may have praised him more than others. But after owning 5 homes in my 76 years on earth, I stand by the quote above. Further, I find it very bad business for Yelp to remove my review. Put it back, or I will go on line and rate YELP less than 1 STAR. P.S. Somehow I think I will never hear back from you! read more

Farrell and his team came to correct a poor re-finishing job that another (unnamed) contractor had performed a few years ago. The previous contractor had left many nail holes only partially filled, which proceeded to turn black. Farrell set all the nails properly and filled them with the correct filler. He sanded and refinished some already worn patches, and re-coated the whole floor with 2 new layers of Bona Traffic finish to provide a great looking and long lasting floor. Farrell was extremely knowledgeable and clearly communicated various options and expectations that could be expected on the refinishing of an original 75 year old floor. He tested spots of various sealer and sheen options for us, and made sure we were all on board. The work was done quickly, efficiently, and very cleanly. We are thrilled with the results! Highly recommend! read more

I almost didn't go with Farrell because I mis-estimated the square footage of the space to refinish, and thus his initial quote was far above other well-rated vendors. But when he came onsite - and I appreciated his willingness to give a bid on Sunday given my tight timeline to finalize the remodeling work - he gave a more accurate (and competitive) bid, and I ultimately went with him. Good communicator, he says what he will do, and does what he says. He and his crew did an excellent job - the floors, now over 100 years old, look absolutely beautiful. He was flexible in the timing to work around the painting crew, doing most of the work before they started but leaving the final coat / touchup until after they finished. And his pricing is transparent and fair, so when I added a detail after the initial bid (re-setting nails and filling any exposed nail holes), the price adjustment was modest. Thanks, Farrell! read more

I hired Farrell to refinish the floors for my client and he did a great job. Farrell is very knowledgeable and provides quality work.

I can't stop looking at this wonderful restoration...despite being heavily abused for 25 years, Farrell and Rick were able to restore it to a level beyond our expectations. I can't stop looking at this wondeful restoration...They researched the unusual wood (Merbau) to determine the best way to work with it, and it came out beautifully. Their experience and craftsmanship was evident from the beginning -- friendly, considerate, and professional; it was a real pleasure having them here. read more

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Farrell expertly refinished our 20 year old floors taking the time and care to match adjacent floor color and sheen to our satisfaction. His crew did their best to protect kitchen cabinets, millwork and finishes from dust. read more

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I requested a quote and received one the same day. He also provided other references which was very useful.

Farrell was detail oriented and finished our staircase beautifully . He constantly updated us about the work and gave us enough time to choose our stain finishes. He finished the job in a timely manner and left the space clean . read more

Excellent work. Farrell is an artist and goes the extra mile to create beautiful floors.

I waited a while to write a review to see how the floors and stairs would "stand up." In general, Farrell's service was outstanding - highly responsive, wanted to make sure everything was right, and even found a few little fixes that we hadn't seen. Can't see how his capabilities and service could have been better. Back to the floors and stairs...they look still great after over a year later. Thanks to Farrell for a great job. read more

Very communicative and helpful. He came out for a consultation and shared his expertise, very honest and knowledgable. We originally wanted to refinish and stain our dark floors a lighter color, he was transparent and said it probably wouldn't fix the mottling in our floors. I appreciate the candor. We chose to live with our floors as is on his advice, so can't speak to the finished product -- but based on that experience I have a feeling he brings that expertise to the work he does! read more

We bought a 100 year old home with old oak floors that had been under carpet for 30+ years. There was water damage, and most floor people said we had to replace everything. Farrell gave us a lot of information and how much staining he could reduce. He replaced a minimum amount of flooring and delivered floors that are better than he estimated. We're very happy with the results, his good communication, and that he was clear on his schedule. I wish more contractors were as responsive and quality focused. Price wasn't the cheapest but the very small premium was well worth it given my experience with other contractors. He also gave good advice on other projects and connected me with other reputable contractors. read more

Farrell Wills is a top notch professional craftsman. He is a talented carpenter, floor sander and finisher. The results of his work are beautiful. I believe his competency and reliability are what stand out most to his customers. I have seen his work in photos as well as in person and was exceptionally impressed. I even helped a few times! Any Home owner would be blessed to have him. I highly recommend him. Lynda R. read more

Farrell did a very nice job replacing our water damaged kitchen floor. He was able to blend in to existing floor beautifully. Highly recommend!! read more

Farrell really seems to know his business. He's been at it a long time, and he shows that at every step. He communicated with me lots regarding aesthetics, scheduling, and technical issues. I was especially impressed with his ability to draw from his network of trusted coworkers for various stages of the work. read more

Farrell has fixed and renewed our downstairs and installed about 500 square feet of new floors upstairs. The fixes turned out perfect (no small challenge) and the new floors were pristine. Our house in Burlingame is 90 years old and not all is square and even. After Farrell was done the place looked just like new. Farrell is considerate, easy to deal with and a true professional. He knows his business. Thanks.Thanks. read more

Farrell, along with his partner Rick, refinished the flooring in 5 rooms and the main hallway in my home, and did a beautiful job. Farrell came out and did a walk-through with me, sharing very helpful perspectives as I sought to get a better handle on what was needed. He is highly knowledgeable, highly communicative, and extraordinarily clear with cost estimates and options. He has decades of experience and it showed in both the amount of information he was able to provide and in the quality of the work that he did. He took particular care to lay out options for the stain and poly, helping to ensure that the finished work would be just what I wanted. His work included minor repairs where needed. Floor refinishing can be costly owing the time, specialized skill and overall effort involved, and Farrell's pricing was highly competitive - the best quote I got out of 4, and he just happened to be the most experienced as well. I'd highly recommend him to anyone. Many thanks, Farrell, for your outstanding work and skill. read more

I did my research on refinishing red oak floors in a 100 year old craftsman home. Ferrell Wills knows what he is doing, and most importantly, does the work himself . He also has an artistic sense to blend the newly finished floors with the old floors. His repair of a water damaged part of the floor is masterfully matched. He has tricks for bad spots that are on an otherwise fine finish. He showed up when he said and worked to accommodate our schedule. And he protected and cleaned up the adjoining areas. He was a pleasure to work with and the results were exceptional . His price was not the most and not the least. I recommend him highly. read more

Farrell is a complete professional dedicated to getting it right for the homeowner. His work is beautiful and he worked and re- worked with us to install 4 floors in our home. He is very reasonable with his fees too. read more

Farrell did a fabulous job on our very old hardwood floors. He sanded, strained and put 3 coats and repaired what needed repairing. He is an extremely hard worker, dependable, and his pricing is certainly reasonable. He was always on time and was great with communications. I would highly recommend him. read more

Farrell Wills is a craftsman. He has been taking care of my wood floors for years. He refinished my living room in 1985. In 1997, he installed a wood floor in my kitchen. Since we wanted to match the unusual plank style of the living room, he shopped for the appropriate wood and had it milled. The floor is beautiful and has stood up well. He refurbished it a couple times, sanding and recoating it when needed. Recently, I wanted to replace the carpet in my entrance with wood, which is much easier to keep clean. Again, we wanted planks which would harmonize with the other floors. Farrell shopped until he dropped and finally found a pre-finished maple. I had not used pre-finished wood before and was a little skeptical; we had numerous email conversations about the choice. The floor turned out beautifully; now I have a bright and cheerful entree to my house. read more

Farrell did an excellent job. He and his crew are very professional. My floors were completed in the estimated time and the work is beautiful. He's a hard dedicated worker and most importantly, he knows his craft! read more

"Farrell Wills is an Eco-Conscious Floor Artist. If there is such person as a relative to the forest, trees and timber who listens to the smallest hint of voices, that would be Farrell. Farrell will understand your family and home, especially your floor like a close friend and family. If you are a high end developer, property investor and an real estate consultant, I would give Farrell Wills a more than a try." Here is Farrell's comment on Bamboo floors "Bamboo is the floor material of the future, as it does not require cutting down forestry for harvest of the wood. Bamboo is a quick-growing grass. The grain is very tight, and the color is usually a yellow natural finish. Bamboo flooring material can be darkened by a process called carbonizing, which heats the wood to a dark color. It is not stained like traditional hardwoods or softwoods. Traditional bamboo floors come in two grain choices; horizontal and vertical . Each grain is available in either natural color (yellow), or cabonized, (a darker brown.) Bamboo can also come in a form known as stranded. This is a manufacturing process that allows the bamboo to be woven into layers, and also allows it to be tinted different colors. Stranded bamboo is one of the toughest woods available on the market. " Well prioritized Well self assessed Impeccably honest Quality geared Considerate Long Term Visionist The US dollar has plunged against certain foreign currencies and thus inviting careful and quality and sustainability conscious investors that hold foreign currencies. This is a great time to seek investors to quality properties. My Japanese-UK-European background pays close attention to quality of basic structures, materials and technique. I think this is a great time to upgrade your floors if you are looking for quality investors. If you are any where commute distance from SF, I would trust Farrell Wills. Your property would be a lot more easier to market for stable quality investors. Yuki keywords: sustainable construction materials, eco-conscious architecture, 21st century state of the art floors, traditional floors, top quality hardwood floor work ,sanding, refinishing, repair, installation, re-coating, East Bay, the Peninsula, San Francisco, Marin County, licensed business, stain work, matching new to old colors, uniform look, red oak, white oak, grades of oak flooring, maple, birch, and ash floors, custom hardwood, softwood floors, bamboo, and other types of flooring, parquet and cork, top-nailed floors, tongue-and-groove floors, laminate floors, sealing or staining, how many coats of finish, how dusty will it be?, cracks and nail holes-a very important point, who comes first-sanders or painters, repairs, matching existing finishes, refinishing--the polyurethanes, finishes, oil-based polyurethanes, care of the floors, re-coating your floors, most expensive floors to refinish, stair work, satisfaction read more

Finding Farrell Wills such a gift to our legacy home restoration! What a fine craftsman, if anyone is a 'floor whisperer' its Farrell understanding just what to do for our hard wood flooring needs. He expertly addressed some water & oil stain issues we had. Finding perfect matches & blending everything to an impeccable finish. Farrell is very hardworking, flexible & gracious with his time working around other professionals with ease. He often worked late & met tight time lines to get our home on the market in spring. We appreciated his broad knowledge base, honesty, dependability and pleasant clear communication. He always took the time to explain exactly what the issues he found were & how best to solve them. So nice knowing he truly loves his craft. I highly recommend Farrell he went above & beyond in all areas of his service to our home floor refinishing needs. My family & so happy with the beautiful results! read more

Farrell did an excellent job refinishing hardwood floors in my 80 year old house, including original parquet, plank, and stairway treads. He was extremely responsive flexible in coming up with an estimate that fit my budget and timeline. Refinishing floors is way more complicated than I expected at the beginning of the project, and he had great ideas on how to get it done, including how to move furniture around, matching colors/stains to parts of the house I was not touching, and how long everything would take from start to being able to walk on the floors and replace furniture. And he was able to work around other people doing work in various parts of my house without any issues - including someone painting my front porch and main entry to the house. He also worked hard, sometimes late into the evening (I was out of town so it posed no problem to me). I highly recommend Farrell for any job involving wood floors. read more

Farrell was fantastic. Very small job--took four companies until we found someone who was interested in getting the job done the way we wanted it done. It was well done by a skilled craftsman and definitely worth all the companies we declined. His work is impeccable and he repaired some issues the last company created. All for a very reasonable price--and he arranged his schedule to make it on a Saturday, which was very convenient for our family. We are delighted. Thank you, Farrell. read more

Farrell did an amazing job at our home in Piedmont, refinishing the floors in the entire house. He and his partner were very reliable, and answered all our questions beforehand; providing a very detailed explanation of the process and what the different options were. They were very clean and the job was done on time and on budget, even though Farrell had to solve multiple problems associated with our old house. The floors look and feel great--I would highly recommend Farrell Wills to anyone looking for a quality job at a competitive price! read more

I don't write many reviews, but Farrell definitely deserves every single one of these 5 stars. I had Farrell sand down and refinish our hardwood floors in our family room, living room, dining room, and hallway. We were under a tight timeline, as we needed the work to be completed before we moved into our new home. Despite being super-busy, Farrell went way out of his way to squeeze us into his schedule, working late nights and weekends just so that he could honor his commitments. His workmanship and knowledge of floors is amazing, and I only wish that there were more folks out there who share the same level of dedication to their professions. read more

Farrell Wills Hardwood Floors just refinished a bedroom floor in my home. I highly recommend his services. He was on time, accurate in his estimate, and he cleaned up thoroughly when he finished. I would definitely use his company again. read more

Farrell Wills has worked on wood floors in our home three times over the past 15 years - twice with hardwood and once with softwood. He has done good work each time and has been easy to work with - does what he promises, when he promises, at a fair price. We had a little problem with one area in the last work he did and he came and fixed it immediately. Highly recommended! read more