Orkney Islands · Scotland
Wood Floor Repair in Abune-the-Hill
Damaged floor in Abune-the-Hill? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chipped board edges
- Scratches from furniture and pets
Repair or replace in Abune-the-Hill?
Replacing a board can mean lifting the floor back to it, finding a board that matches and relaying. Repairing it leaves the floor down. Our wood floor repair starts from £95. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Abune-the-Hill
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Everything repaired in place
- One visit for most repairs
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our pricing.
Wood floor repair in Abune-the-Hill, done in place
Water-swollen laminate needs replacing, and we will tell you if that is the case. Boards are repaired where they lie, matched to the colour and grain. Whether it’s gouges from moving appliances and dents from dropped items, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit. Use felt pads under furniture and wipe up spills promptly.
- Location
- Abune-the-Hill (KW17)
- County
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Laminate swollen along the joints by water
- Boards that have lifted or warped
- Underfloor damage
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Engineered wood
- Laminate flooring
- Solid wood
- Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Abune-the-Hill use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
How it works
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon for most jobs. We leave the room clean.
- We clean the damaged area.
- We fill dents, chips and gouges.
- We level the repair to the board surface.
- We recreate the colour and grain by hand.
- The repair is finished to match the floor’s sheen.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the area is dry
- Let us know about parking or access
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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What affects the price in Abune-the-Hill
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from photos
You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A wider photo showing the entire floor
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Common questions in Abune-the-Hill
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Does the room need clearing?
Just around the damaged area.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.
When to call us in Abune-the-Hill
Furniture, pets and dropped items mark wood and laminate floors, and moving appliances can gouge them.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Burns
- Dents from dropped items
- Scratches from furniture and pets
- Gouges from moving appliances
What to look for in a quote
- How to look after the finish
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Our work in Abune-the-Hill
Abune-the-Hill is about 15 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Abune-the-Hill and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Abune-the-Hill is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands where we work.
We work across the KW17 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include The Barony (2 miles west), Evie (5 miles east), Dounby (5 miles south), Skeabrae (5 miles south) and Scarwell (6 miles south-west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
Local landmarks in Abune-the-Hill
Further afield, we also cover the area around Earl's Palace (3 miles west) and Kirbuster Farm Museum (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Birsay moors RSPB Reserve and Hundland Hill.
Other services in Abune-the-Hill
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
