Has anyone had rewiring done with suspended solid wood floor?
We’ve just bought a property which has beautiful solid wood floor, laid straight onto the floor joists we have discovered! It’s all locked together tongue and groove and runs under the skirting boards too. The electrician’s verdict was if we want to rewire (we do) then the floor will definitely, unavoidably be wrecked. I’ve lifted a corner where there was a little gap so some (literal) wiggle room, and managed to lift a handful of blocks without damage as they were slightly loose anyway, but after that it’s not really budging for my measly lack of muscle & pry bar.
I’m hoping that a company that lays the stuff may have the expertise to take it up safely and relay it without too much damage. We have found a few spare pieces in a cupboard if needed but would need to be minimal breakage.
Anyone have any experience with having this kind of work done? Am thinking it would be a good opportunity to insulate under there too if it’s being lifted.