Welcome to Wanaka Wood Floors

With over 30 years experience, we can provide a full range of floor treatment services for hardwood floors, and have built up an enviable reputation for expertise and quality workmanship over this time.

We specialise in custom wood floors through the southern South Island.

Stephen, the owner will supervise each job, and all our qualified staff, have a solid reputation.

Homeowners, landlords, lodges, restaurants, hotels, builders, architects, councils, schools, pre-schools, wineries, galleries, clubs and pubs are just some of the people and places that have benefited from having their floors done by Wanaka Wood Floors – some under our previous trading name Wanaka Floorsanders.

We are also a Recommended Repairer for a number of New Zealand Insurance Companies.

Who is Wanaka Wood Floors

Wanaka Wood Floors Ltd is a family owned business based out of Wanaka. We work throughout Central Otago and install custom wood floors in the Southern South Island. Wanaka Floorsanders is a brand of the business.
Vision Statement

  • Quality custom wood floors for your lifetime

Mission Statement
– Reliable service to customers
– Innovative custom finishes
– Quality timber floors
– Technical edge

Quality workmanship and ensuring the customer is offered the right advice to ensure a their vision is met is important to Stephen and his team. Custom wood floors for a lifetime.

Industry Recognition

Meet Our Team

Stephen Blackley
Stephen Blackley Owner, Wooden Floorsander and Craftsman
Stephen has been in the timber flooring trade for over 30 years and has a wealth of experience and expertise.
Prior to setting up in Wanaka over eighteen years ago, Stephen learnt his trade in Wellington and owned a floorsanding business, working on many large projects including Te Papa, Embassies, school halls and governments contracts, alongside restored villas and other residential work.
He keeps his trade current and at the leading edge of technology through the National Wood Floors of America (NWFA) workshops in the USA and at the Australasian Timber Flooring Association (ATFA) , and Asian / European tradeshows. He attends and supports industry updates within New Zealand, and BCITO Apprenticeship scheme.
Lewis Wright
Lewis Wright Builder and Wooden Floor Craftsman
Lewis has been with us for over twelve years. He is a qualified builder and true craftsman with wood, specialising in bespoke stairs and other custom wood finishes.
Libby Blackley
Libby Blackley Business Manager
Libby manages the showroom, quotes and business management for Wanaka Wood Floors Ltd and is a Director in the company, along with our support team.
Ben Chant
Ben Chant Timber Floor Installer
Ben Chant a very experienced, qualified flooring tradesman, originally from England, a specialist in floor levelling and intergral part of our laying team. Always a perfectionist, he goes the extra mile for the customer
Jack Williams
Jack Williams Flooring Installer and Apprentice Finisher
Jack Williams is a Wanaka local who has just finished his time as an installation apprentice and is now learning the trade of finishing timber floors
Other Team Members
Joining our team are our valuable part time staff  working in our showroom or in the background, and contractors who join our team at different times.