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Wood & laminate floor repair in Benton, Devon

Damaged floor in Benton? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Gouges from moving appliances
  • Burns
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

Wood floor repair near Benton

How we handle wood floor repair in Benton

Laminate swollen by water can’t be repaired, and we will tell you if that is the case. Boards are repaired where they lie, with the colour and grain matched by hand. Whether it’s scratches from furniture and pets and burns, we can help, whatever the material.

You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it. Use felt pads under furniture and wipe up spills promptly.

Floor repair in progress in a customer’s kitchen
Where
Benton (EX32)
Region
Devon
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

DIY kit or professional repair?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Do you need wood floor repair in Benton?

Chair legs, pets and dropped items mark wood and laminate floors, and moving appliances can gouge them.

Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:

  • Gouges from moving appliances
  • Chipped board edges
  • Dents from dropped items
  • Burns

Before you book anyone

  • What preparation is included
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

How to compare quotes

What we do, step by step

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. We start by cleaning the damage.
  2. We fill dents, chips and gouges.
  3. The repair is levelled to the board.
  4. We recreate the colour and grain by hand.
  5. Finally we match the sheen of the floor.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Make sure the area is dry

Getting a price

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire floor, we can price the job.

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What affects the price in Benton

Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How much damage there is
  • The material
  • The colour and finish to match

Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.

How to get a fixed quote

The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A wider photo showing the whole floor

Most customers in Benton get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

When a repair is not the answer

A repair isn’t right for every job, including:

  • Laminate swollen along the joints by water
  • Boards that have lifted or warped
  • Underfloor damage

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.

Materials we work on in Benton

  • Laminate flooring
  • Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)
  • Solid wood
  • Engineered wood

For landlords and businesses

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Benton use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.

Benton: your questions answered

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Of course, and it normally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.

Do I need to move furniture?

Just around the damaged area.

Will the price change on the day?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.

Is my repair covered?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

What does wood floor repair cost?

Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.

Is there any odour?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Repairing versus replacing in Benton

Swapping a damaged board frequently means lifting boards to reach it, finding a board that matches and laying it all again. A repair works with the boards in place. Our wood floor repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.

Why Benton customers choose us

  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • One price list for the whole UK
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

Take a look at our pricing.

Our work in Benton

Benton is about 6 miles east of Barnstaple, in Devon. We travel to homes and businesses in Benton and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. We cover all 586 towns and villages across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.

Our visits in EX32 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Benton: Bratton Fleming (1 mile north-west), Brayford (2 miles east), Gunn (2 miles south-west), High Bray (2 miles south-east) and Charles (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Barnstaple (6 miles west), Bideford (14 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (11 miles north-west), Braunton (11 miles west), Newport (6 miles south-west) and South Molton (7 miles south-east).

Around Benton

We visit homes around Heath Park. A little further out are Bratton Fleming Mound (1.2 miles north-west) and Hawley Hospital (5.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Five Burrows Hill.

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