Shetland Islands · Scotland
Wood & laminate floor repair in Bigton, Shetland Islands
Damaged floor in Bigton? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Dents from dropped items
- Burns
How we handle wood floor repair in Bigton
Boards are repaired where they lie, with the colour and grain matched by hand. Laminate swollen by water can’t be repaired, and we will tell you if that is the case. We regularly repair solid wood, laminate flooring and wood-effect vinyl (ask us), and common reasons people contact us are burns and scratches from furniture and pets.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee. Put felt pads on furniture legs and wipe up spills promptly.
- Area
- Bigton (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price wood floor repair
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What the surface is made of
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether we combine several jobs
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A wider photo showing the entire floor
- Natural light rather than flash
Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Bigton, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
Bigton and nearby
Bigton is in the Shetland Islands. Jobs in Bigton are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover 63 places across the Shetland Islands.
All of ZE2 is covered. Other places close to Bigton include Levenwick (2 miles east), Hoswick (3 miles north-east), South Scousburgh (3 miles south), Sandwick (3 miles north-east) and Boddam (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Lerwick (13 miles north-east), Sound (13 miles north-east) and Scalloway (11 miles north). If you are somewhere remote, call first so we can plan the visit.
Around Bigton
In Bigton, that means homes near St Ninian's Church And Gatepiers. Open spaces near Bigton include Loch of Vatsetter.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- First the damaged area is cleaned.
- Dents, chips and gouges are filled.
- We sand the repair flush with the board.
- We recreate the colour and grain by hand.
- The repair is finished to match the floor’s sheen.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Ensure the area is dry
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Related advice
Also in Bigton
Repair or replace in Bigton?
Replacing a board can mean lifting the floor back to it, sourcing a matching board and laying it all again. A repair leaves the floor down. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bigton
- No extra charge for your area
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our prices page.
Bigton: your questions answered
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you come to Bigton?
We do. Technicians travel to Bigton from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide. Prices do not change with location.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
When to call us in Bigton
Chair legs, pets and dropped items mark wood and laminate floors, and sliding appliances can gouge the boards.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Burns
- Dents from dropped items
- Chipped board edges
- Scratches from furniture and pets
What to look for in a quote
- How to look after the finish
- How changes to the job are handled
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
What a repair can’t fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Laminate swollen along the joints by water
- Boards that have lifted or warped
- Underfloor damage
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Laminate flooring
- Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)
- Engineered wood
- Solid wood
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
