#HighSierraHardwoods
The Right Floor Changes Everything.
Bring warmth, depth, and life back into your home.
If The Floors Feel Wrong, The Whole House Feels Wrong
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Some Floors Cover A House. Others Completely Change It.
A new floor can change the way a home feels.
It is the
morning light across the kitchen, the smell of coffee and breakfast, and your family moving through a room that finally
feels
warm, finished, and
alive.
It is the soft glow of lamps in the evening, movie night on the couch, and that quiet feeling of being exactly where you want to be.
That is what we think about when we work on your floors.
Your home is where you rest, gather, raise your family, and step away from the noise of the world. The floor beneath you is part of that feeling every single day.
At High Sierra Hardwoods, we focus on one trade: floors. We study the products, understand the materials, and help each customer find the floor that truly belongs in their home.
From the color and grain to the layout, prep, install, and finish, every choice matters.
Our goal is simple: to give you a floor that brings warmth, beauty, value, and pride into your home for years to come.
That is the High Sierra Hardwoods approach. Heart, hands, and 30 years of knowledge poured into the place you love most.
Who You’re Trusting Your Home With.
For over 30 years, Michael Tipon has dedicated his life to mastering hardwood flooring at the highest level. As the owner of High Sierra Hardwoods, he has spent decades studying hardwood species, flooring systems, custom finishes, installation methods, and advanced floor restoration techniques across nearly every type of wood floor imaginable. Homeowners throughout Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, and beyond, trust Michael for custom hardwood flooring, hardwood floor refinishing, luxury vinyl plank installation, and high-end floor design work because of the experience, precision, and knowledge he brings into every home he steps inside.
Trusted by more than 50 major companies
NOT A JACK OF ALL TRADES -
JUST ABSOLUTE MASTERS AT HARDWOOD FLOORING
Our Flooring Services
Hardwood Flooring Installation
Beautiful real hardwood floors installed to completely transform the feeling and value of your home.
Hardwood Floor Refinishing, Sanding & Finishing
Bring scratched, faded, worn-out hardwood floors back to life without replacing them.
Engineered Hardwood Flooring
Get the warm hardwood look you love with added durability for modern everyday living.
Luxury Vinyl Plank Installation
Clean, durable, low-maintenance flooring built for busy homes, pets, kids, and real life.
Real Hardwood Is an Investment Home Buyers Feel Instantly
Few upgrades change the value and first impression of a home like real hardwood floors. The moment a buyer walks in, hardwood gives the space a richer, warmer, more finished feeling that other flooring simply cannot match. It brings timeless beauty, long-term durability, and a sense of quality people notice before anyone says a word. When hardwood is chosen well and installed right, it does more than improve the room. It raises the way the entire home is seen, felt, and valued.
Shop Local Buy Local
High Sierra Hardwoods was built right here in Tuolumne County, and supporting our local community has always been part of who we are. From Sonora to the surrounding foothill communities, we believe in treating customers like neighbors and supporting the local businesses, families, and suppliers that keep this area strong. When homeowners choose High Sierra Hardwoods for hardwood flooring installation, floor refinishing, luxury vinyl plank flooring, or custom hardwood floors, they are supporting a local company that truly cares about the homes and people in this community. To us, this is more than flooring. It is about helping local families love where they live.
Your Floors, Your Home, Fully Protected
High Sierra Hardwoods is licensed, bonded, and insured, giving homeowners and business owners peace of mind from start to finish. Your floors, your property, and your trust are protected by a company that takes every project seriously.
The Difference is what he Knows
Michael is also a Certified Professional in Wood Flooring Sales, which means his knowledge goes beyond installation. He understands flooring products, materials, finishes, durability, and what truly fits each home or business.
California Contractor License# - 1096058
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Testimonials
Mike and his team are amazing!!! They work very hard and don’t cut any corners. They made sure everything was done exactly how I wanted and got it done faster than expected. They are professionals 10/10 would recommend very satisfied with his work!!!
Mike refinished our floors and they look fantastic. The fee for service rendered seems very fair. We are extremely happy with the excellent job they did. Would rehire for our next job.
Services they did for us were:
Wood floor sanding, Wood floor refinishing, Wood floor restoration
Mike and his crew installed a sand-and-finish hardwood floor in our living room this past week. It was 6 days from start to finish. I have nothing, but good things to say. They were professional, pleasant to be around, cleaned up well after themselves everyday, and took pride in their work. They were respectful of each other, and seemed genuinely happy to be doing the job. The result was a successful installation and a happy customer. I would recommend them highly!
Mike is thorough explaining the process and how to care for the finished floors. Very personable, reliable, and excellent workmanship. I highly recommend him.
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