Shetland Islands · Scotland

Wood & laminate floor repair in Boddam, Shetland Islands

Damaged floor in Boddam? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Gouges from moving appliances
  • Scratches from furniture and pets
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

Need wood floor repair in Boddam?

For landlords and businesses

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Boddam use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.

For anyone letting property in or around Boddam, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Wood floor repair in Boddam without replacing anything

Boards are repaired where they lie, matched to the colour and grain. Water-swollen laminate needs replacing, and we will tell you if that’s the case. Whether it’s dents from dropped items and scratches from furniture and pets, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right. Use felt pads under furniture and wipe spills straight away.

Area
Boddam (ZE2)
County
Shetland Islands
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Floor repair in progress in a customer’s kitchen

How we price wood floor repair

Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Boddam. The price comes down to:

  • What the surface is made of
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Access to the area
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Boddam. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Getting a price from photos

We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:

  • A wider photo showing the whole floor
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Where you are, by postcode

To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

When we’d advise against a repair

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:

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

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we repair

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

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a board can mean lifting the floor back to it, sourcing a matching board and relaying. A repair works with the boards in place. Prices start from £95. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.

Why book with us

  • No extra charge for your area
  • One visit for most repairs
  • A fixed quote before booking
  • Colour-matched on site

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What we’re called out for in Boddam

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:

  • Dents from dropped items
  • Burns
  • Scratches from furniture and pets
  • Chipped board edges

Before you book anyone

  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • How long it needs to cure

10 questions to ask before you book

Your questions about wood floor repair in Boddam

How do I book?

Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Do the materials smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work.

Can pets and children be at home?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Can landlords book you?

Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Do you cover Boddam?

We do. We send a technician to Boddam for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

How much does wood floor repair cost in Boddam?

Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your ZE2 postcode.

Can scratched laminate be fixed?

Yes. Scratches and chips are filled and matched to the pattern.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

The process

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which usually takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.

  1. We clean the damaged area.
  2. Dents, chips and gouges are filled.
  3. The repair is levelled to the board.
  4. We recreate the colour and grain by hand.
  5. We finish the repair to match the sheen of the floor.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

How to get a price

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

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Covering Boddam

Boddam is in the Shetland Islands. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Boddam is one of 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands where we work.

All of ZE2 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Millpund, Turniebrae and Hillock. We also cover the places around Boddam: South Scousburgh (1 mile north-west), Hestingott (2 miles south), Exnaboe (2 miles south), Toab (2 miles south) and Scatness (3 miles south). Boddam is among the bigger towns we cover in the Shetland Islands. Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.

Around Boddam

Our clients here include homes close to Dunrossness Parish Church and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Shetland Crofthouse Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Sumburgh Head RSPB reserve and Loch of Millpund.

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