Parquet and timber flooring work covers everything from laying solid strip or engineered wood in a new build, to sanding and refinishing an old parquet floor that's gone dull or scratched in a decades-old PJ terrace house. In this category you'll find 14 contractors around Petaling Jaya who handle supply and installation of engineered timber, solid hardwood (chengal, balau, merbau and similar species are common locally), laminate-look timber planks, and the sanding, staining and sealing work that keeps a wood floor looking right through Malaysia's heat and humidity.
What the job usually involves
A typical project starts with a site visit to check the sub-floor (screed, existing tile, or plywood) and moisture levels, since timber laid over a damp base is the most common cause of cupping and bowing here. From there it's acclimatising the timber to the room, laying it with the right expansion gaps at the walls, and finishing with skirting or beading. Refinishing jobs involve sanding back the old surface, filling gaps, and reapplying a lacquer, oil, or polyurethane coat. Good contractors will also advise on which species or engineered product suits a space that gets direct sun or sits near a kitchen or bathroom.
What to look for before hiring
Ask what timber species or brand of engineered board they use and whether they'll show samples or a completed job nearby. Check whether the quote includes underlayment, skirting, and disposal of old flooring, since these get left out of cheaper quotes and added later. Ask about warranty on both the material and the installation labour, and how they handle moisture testing on the sub-floor before laying.
How we score contractors here
Our ranking weighs things like how consistently a contractor delivers a level, gap-free finish, how they handle sub-floor problems when they show up, response time on quotes, and whether pricing matches what was actually agreed. See the full breakdown of factors on our methodology page, or jump straight to the ranked guide to flooring contractors in Petaling Jaya to see how these 14 compare against the rest of the market.