Surrey · England
Wood & laminate floor repair in Caterham, Surrey
Local wood floor repair for Caterham: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chipped board edges
- Burns
Wood floor repair in Caterham without replacing anything
Boards are repaired where they lie, with the colour and grain matched by hand. Laminate swollen by water cannot be repaired, and we’ll tell you if that is the case. Whether it’s dents from dropped items and chipped board edges, we can help, on solid wood, wood-effect vinyl (ask us) and laminate flooring alike.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee. Use felt pads under furniture and wipe up spills promptly.
- Area
- Caterham (CR3)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair is not the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Laminate swollen along the joints by water
- Boards that have lifted or warped
- Underfloor damage
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Caterham
- Laminate flooring
- Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)
- Engineered wood
- Solid wood
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
The process
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, tidy-up included.
- We start by cleaning the damage.
- We fill dents, chips and gouges.
- We sand the repair flush with the board.
- The colour and grain are recreated by hand.
- Finally we match the sheen of the floor.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
Most customers in Caterham get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Caterham and nearby
Caterham is about 11 miles south-west of Orpington, in Surrey. Our technicians come to clients in Caterham and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in 395 places in Surrey. We work right across the region, from Caterham to London (about 15 miles away).
All of CR3 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, London Road and Park Road. Caterham sits on or near the B2030 and B2031, so getting to you is simple. We also travel to Woldingham Garden Village (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles south-east), Woldingham (3 miles east), Godstone (3 miles south) and Church Town (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Caterham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The King And Queen Public House, de Stafford School and Sunnydown School, among other places. Nearby too are Dollypers Hill (1.9 miles north-west), Hillcroft Primary School (under half a mile south-east) and Sacred Heart Church (less than half a mile east). For rail, the closest station is Caterham station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Not far away are South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.
Signs you need wood floor repair in Caterham
Furniture, pets and dropped items scratch and dent wood and laminate, and sliding appliances can gouge the boards.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Dents from dropped items
- Burns
- Gouges from moving appliances
- Chipped board edges
Before booking anyone
- What prep work is covered
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- When it can be used again
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A picture taken from further back
- Something in shot to show the size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Towns and villages near Caterham
What else we do in Caterham
Landlords, agents and businesses in Caterham
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
If you manage property in Caterham, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Repairing versus replacing in Caterham
Swapping a damaged board can mean lifting the floor back to it, sourcing a matching board and relaying. Repairing it works with the boards in place. Prices start from £95. 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Caterham
- Everything repaired in place
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Colour-matched on site
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our full price list.
Questions from Caterham
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
How do I get a price for wood floor repair in Caterham?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
