East Lothian · Scotland
Wood & laminate floor repair in Bolton, East Lothian
Problem with your floor in Bolton? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Dents from dropped items
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What a repair cannot fix
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- 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.
Materials we work on in Bolton
- Solid wood
- Laminate flooring
- Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)
- Engineered wood
Wood floor repair in Bolton, done in place
Boards are repaired where they lie, with the colour and grain matched by hand. Water-swollen laminate needs replacing, and we will tell you if that’s the case. We’re often asked to fix gouges from moving appliances and chipped board edges, on engineered wood, solid wood and wood-effect vinyl (ask us).
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work. Put felt pads on furniture legs and wipe spills immediately.
- Area
- Bolton (EH41)
- Region
- East Lothian
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Bolton
Swapping a damaged board often means lifting boards to reach it, finding a board that matches and relaying. Repairing it works with the boards in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bolton
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- No need to remove anything
- Most jobs done in one visit
Take a look at our pricing.
Questions from Bolton
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can you repair a scratched laminate floor?
Yes. We fill and colour-match scratches and chips.
Do I need to move furniture?
Just around the damaged area.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed price, normally with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.
Are there extra charges for Bolton?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Bolton included. Travel is included in the price.
How we price wood floor repair
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- Access to the area
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed price
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A wider photo showing the whole floor
- Where you are, by postcode
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
The process
We agree an arrival time beforehand. Once we are there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon in most cases. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We clean the damaged area.
- Dents, chips and gouges are filled.
- We sand the repair flush with the board.
- The colour and grain are recreated by hand.
- Finally we match the sheen of the floor.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
Most customers in Bolton get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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What we’re called out for in Bolton
Chair legs, pets and dropped items mark wood and laminate floors, and sliding appliances can gouge the boards.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Gouges from moving appliances
- Scratches from furniture and pets
- Dents from dropped items
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Comparing quotes
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How changes to the job are handled
- What aftercare is recommended
Also near Bolton
What else we do in Bolton
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Our work in Bolton
Bolton is about 2 miles south of Haddington, in East Lothian. We visit homes and businesses in Bolton and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Bolton is one of 48 places in East Lothian we cover. We work right across the region, from Bolton to Edinburgh (16 miles away).
All of EH41 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we cover Dovecote (2 miles north), Gifford (2 miles south-east), East Saltoun (2 miles south-west), Haddington (2 miles north) and Gladsmuir (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Musselburgh (10 miles west), Dunbar (12 miles north-east), Tranent (6 miles west), North Berwick (10 miles north), Prestonpans (8 miles west) and Cockenzie and Port Seton (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Bolton
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Bolton Parish Church and Knox Academy and the streets around them. A little further out are Roodlands General Hospital (2.5 miles north) and East Saltoun Old Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Skid Hill.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Bolton
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in East Lothian and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
