Exciting times ahead

Simultaneously celebrating its 20th anniversary and busiest year to date, Strippers Flooring looks ahead to an exciting New Year.

Strippers Flooring has been established for over 20 years. Based in St Ives but covering the whole of Cornwall, the company was set up by Andrew Biss, and has become one of the leading floor sanding, finishing and restoration companies in Cornwall.

Strippers Flooring has worked on a multitude of homes, hotels, restaurants and museums across Cornwall for private clients, as well as with a number of building companies, architects and designers. The team utilises some of the most efficient
dust extraction systems, making the process almost dust free. They offer the highest quality restoration work at competitive prices.

To mark its 20th anniversary, Strippers Flooring recently underwent a makeover, but it’s more than just a ‘new look’. Owner, Andrew tells us:

“This year has been one of huge investment in some of the latest equipment and training to ensure that as we go into 2019, we are ahead of the curve and still seen as the county’s leading floor restoration company. We are in fact the only one with ‘Which? Trusted Trader’ accredited status,”

an impressive feat to say the least.

The team has grown this year too, welcoming Andrew’s partner Nancy Walton. Nancy brings a wealth of experience as Office and Production Manager from one of Cornwall’s leading stair manufacturers. At Strippers Flooring, Nancy plays a key part in client liaison, site visits and quoting, managing the office and accounts while increasing the company’s presence on social media. She is also training to work alongside Andrew on the final sanding and finishing of floors.

As we look ahead to 2019, Andrew explains how he is growing the renovation team, having already welcomed a new member to the ranks. The aim, he explains, is to be able to respond more quickly to clients’ requirements and complete jobs sooner to the same high standards that they’ve become renowned for.

Strippers’ specialist restoration capabilities really do set this fantastic business apart. “We are often commissioned to carry out complex restoration work that many other companies simply don’t want to do. We relish the challenge! It’s often slow and painstaking work, but it’s also hugely rewarding.”

One example of Strippers’ exemplary restoration work was being contracted to refurbish the oak block floor at St Mary’s Church in Penzance, earlier this year. The job required extensive repair work and even relaying in parts, but the team took every aspect of the project in their stride and delivered the brief to the most meticulous standards.

As 2019 approaches, Andrew continues: “We will carry on using only the best commercial grade products, from companies like Bona in Sweden, and Loba in Germany, delivering our service to the highest possible standard. Despite uncertainty with the looming of Brexit, we are very optimistic here at Strippers Flooring that 2019 will be a landmark year for us, and we remain incredibly positive about the market in Cornwall.”