# Oak floorboards & herringbone flooring in Geelong > European oak floorboards and herringbone parquet for Geelong, the Bellarine and Surf Coast. Nearest Timbo partner is Sun Floors in Hoppers Crossing. - URL: https://timbo.com.au/locations/geelong - Publisher: Timbo (https://timbo.com.au) – trade supplier of European oak floorboards to partners in Australia and New Zealand - Last updated: 2026-10-14 - Contact (email only): partnerships@timbo.com.au ## Key facts - Nearest listed Timbo partner: Sun Floors, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029 (enquiries via partnerships@timbo.com.au). - Timbo's warehouse in Altona North sits on the Melbourne side of the Princes Freeway corridor to Geelong. - Freight from Melbourne is quoted per order. - Timbo is appointing partners in Geelong itself and invites local flooring businesses to apply. ## Who supplies Timbo oak in Geelong? Right now, the closest listed Timbo partner to Geelong is **Sun Floors in Hoppers Crossing**, on the western edge of Melbourne beside the Princes Freeway. Sun Floors supplies Timbo's Prime grade European solid oak herringbone, chevron and pattern parquet in Melbourne's west. **Timbo is appointing partners in Geelong.** If you're a homeowner in Geelong, on the Bellarine or along the Surf Coast, email **partnerships@timbo.com.au** and we'll connect you with the most practical partner for your job. ## A region of two housing stories Geelong mixes some of regional Victoria's oldest housing with some of its newest, and the floor you install depends on which one you live in. **Older Geelong** – Newtown, Geelong West, Herne Hill, Belmont and the older streets of Drysdale and Queenscliff – has weatherboard and brick homes from the Victorian era to the post-war years, mostly on timber floors over stumps. Herringbone suits these houses visually, and a solid 18mm block can be resanded for decades. The installer's main jobs are confirming the joists and old boards are sound and level, and that the crawl space is ventilated. **Newer Geelong** – Armstrong Creek, Lara, Mount Duneed, Charlemont and the estates around Torquay – is largely **slab-on-ground**. Solid parquet is glued straight to the slab, which must be dry, flat and properly sealed. See [installing parquet over a concrete slab](https://timbo.com.au/guides/installing-parquet-over-concrete-slab). Regional Victoria shares in the state's building upswing: Victorian dwelling approvals rose 8.9% in August 2026 ([ABS](https://www.abs.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/total-dwelling-approvals-fall-61-august)). ## Coastal air and oak Bellarine and Surf Coast homes sit close to the sea, and that brings two things worth planning for: - **Moisture swings in part-time homes.** A holiday house that is shut up through winter and then opened, heated and full of people in summer puts a solid floor through big humidity changes. Oak absorbs and releases moisture to match the air; at 25°C and 60% relative humidity, timber settles at about 11% moisture content, rising to about 16% at 80% RH ([ATFA](https://www.floorchoices.com.au/information-sheets/acclimatisation-of-timber-flooring/)). - **Sand and water at entries.** Grit wears finishes fast. Plan mats at every door to the beach or garden, and choose a durable finish – see [oil vs polyurethane finishes](https://timbo.com.au/guides/oil-vs-polyurethane-finish). For moisture targets and testing, read the [moisture content guide](https://timbo.com.au/guides/moisture-content-timber-flooring). ## Getting the oak to Geelong Timbo's warehouse is in **Altona North**, so Geelong is one of the shortest freight runs we do. Freight is quoted per order, delivered to your partner or direct to site. Trade partners can also collect from Altona North by appointment. | Step | Who | | --- | --- | | Samples and quote | Your Timbo partner | | Order | Partner to Timbo, by purchase order | | Freight | Timbo, quoted per order from Altona North | | Acclimatisation and installation | Your partner or their installer | ## Questions to ask before you book a measure Because the closest listed partner is in Melbourne's west, a little planning saves time on a Geelong or coastal job: - **Do you service my area?** Confirm the partner will travel to your suburb or town, and whether they use their own installers. - **Can I see samples first?** Partners can request free Timbo samples, so you can compare the herringbone and chevron in your own light. - **When will the oak arrive, and where?** Agree whether freight goes to the partner or direct to site, and where the boxes will acclimatise. - **What preparation does my floor need?** Old boards on stumps and new slabs need different work; get it in the quote. - **Who handles finishing?** If the parquet is supplied raw, sanding and finishing are part of the job – ask Timbo whether your batch is raw or pre-finished. **Buying floorboards for your home?:** Timbo partners supply and install our European oak floorboards. Find one near you. → https://timbo.com.au/partners/find-a-partner ## Geelong flooring businesses: apply now There is currently no listed Timbo partner in Geelong, the Bellarine or the Surf Coast. If you run a showroom, install floors, or build homes in the region, you can be first. The program is non-exclusive with no joining fee, and you order from Melbourne stock with no container minimum. [Apply to become a partner](https://timbo.com.au/pages/be-our-business-partner). **Become a Timbo partner:** Wholesale pricing, free samples and marketing support for flooring businesses in Australia and New Zealand. → https://timbo.com.au/pages/be-our-business-partner ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a Timbo partner in Geelong? Not in Geelong itself yet. The nearest listed partner is [Sun Floors in Hoppers Crossing](https://timbo.com.au/pages/sun-floors), in Melbourne's west. Timbo is appointing partners in Geelong; email partnerships@timbo.com.au and we'll connect you with the best option for your project. ### Will a Melbourne partner travel to Geelong? Ask the partner. Service areas and travel are up to each business, so confirm before you book a measure and quote. ### Is solid oak suitable for a beach house at Ocean Grove or Torquay? It can be, with care. Coastal holiday homes are often closed up for weeks, so humidity inside can build. Ventilate the house, acclimatise the parquet to normal occupied conditions and keep the floor away from wet sand and standing water at entries. ### My Armstrong Creek house is new. How long before oak can go down? Only once the slab is dry enough for the adhesive system being used. New slabs hold construction moisture for months, so your installer should test it rather than rely on the handover date. ### Do bushfire rules apply to flooring near the Otways or Surf Coast hinterland? Bushfire construction rules mainly target elevated subfloors and decks exposed to radiant heat, not internal floors over a slab. Read [timber flooring in bushfire areas](https://timbo.com.au/guides/timber-flooring-bushfire-areas) and check your property's BAL with your builder. ## Related pages - [Oak floorboards & herringbone flooring in Melbourne](https://timbo.com.au/locations/melbourne) – Prime grade European oak floorboards and herringbone parquet in Melbourne, from Timbo's Altona North warehouse through seven local partners. Find one near you. - [Sun Floors – Timbo partner, Hoppers Crossing VIC](https://timbo.com.au/pages/sun-floors) – Sun Floors in Hoppers Crossing VIC supplies Timbo Prime grade European oak herringbone & chevron parquet in Melbourne's west. Enquire by email via Timbo. - [Moisture content in timber flooring](https://timbo.com.au/guides/moisture-content-timber-flooring) – Moisture content in timber flooring explained: MC vs EMC, the 8–14% Australian interior range, the ±2% rule, and how to measure oak and slab moisture.