High-altitude expertise for Heber, Midway, and Kamas. We install floors that withstand the mountains.
Heber City is not Salt Lake City. The altitude (5,600 ft), the dry winter air, and the extreme temperature swings create a unique environment for flooring. A floor that works in the valley might cup, crack, or gap up here if not chosen and installed correctly.
At South Valley Flooring, we understand mountain construction. We know how to handle the "dry-out" of winter and how to install over the radiant heating systems common in Midway and Red Ledges luxury homes.
Hydronic radiant heat is luxurious, but it terrorizes cheap wood floors. The heat from below dries out the wood fibers, causing them to shrink. We specialize in radiant-compatible installations.
We recommend Quarter Sawn White Oak or high-quality Engineered Hardwood with a thick wear layer. We follow the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) protocol for "ramping up" the system—slowly increasing the temperature over days to acclimate the wood without shocking it. This expertise is why custom builders in Timber Lakes trust us.
Many of our clients in Heber are building or renovating vacation homes (ski chalets, summer retreats). You aren't always there to supervise. We get that.
We provide "Remote Project Management." We send you photo and video updates of the subfloor prep, the material delivery, and the installation progress. You stay in the loop from your primary residence, knowing your high-value investment is being handled by professionals who treat your key with respect.
Life in Heber is active. You track in snow, mud, and gravel. We install mudroom and entryway flooring that stops the mess in its tracks. We often use large-format porcelain tile or waterproof SPC vinyl in these "drop zones" and transition to warm hardwood in the Great Room.
We also offer rustic Hickory flooring—the ultimate mountain wood. Its high Janka hardness rating and chaotic grain pattern hide dents and scratches better than almost any other domestic wood.
Yes. We highly recommend Engineered Hardwood with a thick wear layer to remain stable despite Heber's dry air.
Yes, but you must choose stable woods like Quarter Sawn Oak and follow strict heating protocols, which we manage.
Wide-plank European Oak for modern cabins, or rustic Hickory for a traditional look that hides dirt.
Large-format porcelain tile or severe-duty waterproof LVP to handle the snow and mud.
Yes. We can sand and harden them, though we advise that pine's softness means it will always show character.
Yes, but the home must be heated to living temperature (68-72°F) for days prior to acclimate the wood.
Yes. We specialize in remote project management with daily digital updates.
Yes. We service the entire Heber Valley, including Timber Lakes and Red Ledges.
Highly recommended. Keeping humidity at 30-50% protects your wood investment from splitting.
Yes. We build open-tread staircases that maintain your mountain views while being code-compliant.