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Wood & laminate floor repair in Dallington, East Sussex

Scratch, dent, chip and burn repairs to wood and laminate floors for homes and businesses in Dallington and across East Sussex. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Burns
  • Dents from dropped items
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

Wood floor repair near Dallington

How we handle wood floor repair in Dallington

Boards are repaired where they lie, with the colour and grain matched by hand. Laminate swollen by water cannot be repaired, and we will be honest about that. We’re often asked to fix scratches from furniture and pets and burns, in solid wood, engineered wood and wood-effect vinyl (ask us).

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do. Use felt pads under furniture and wipe spills immediately.

Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen
Area
Dallington (TN21)
Region
East Sussex
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Dallington: your questions answered

Is it messy?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

How do I book?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.

Can you quote from photos?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.

What happens after I send photos?

You will get a fixed quote back, typically with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

Where we work around Dallington

Dallington is about 7 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Dallington is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work. Our jobs stretch from Dallington to London (43 miles away).

Jobs in TN21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also work in Wood's Corner (1 mile east), Rushlake Green (2 miles west), Punnett's Town (2 miles north-west), Brownbread Street (3 miles south-east) and Burwash Common (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles south-east).

Landmarks near Dallington

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Dallington Church of England Primary School and The Parish Church of St Giles, among other places. Nearby you will also find Old Castle (within half a mile west) and Hellingly Hospital (5.6 miles south-west).

Map of Dallington © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlords, agents and businesses in Dallington

Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.

Repairing versus replacing in Dallington

Swapping a damaged board can mean lifting the floor back to it, finding a board that matches and laying it all again. Repairing it works with the boards in place. Our wood floor repair starts from £95. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.

Why us?

  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Work done at your home or business
  • We leave the room as we found it

See our full price list.

DIY kit or professional repair?

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not 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 give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

What affects the price in Dallington

Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:

  • Access to the area
  • What the surface is made of
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • What kind of damage it is

Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. 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.

Getting a price from pictures

You can take the pictures on your phone. Just ensure we can see:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • A picture taken from further back
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.

When we’d advise against a repair

We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • 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 before you book.

What we work on

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

Common problems we fix in Dallington

Chair legs, pets and dropped items scratch and dent wood and laminate, and sliding appliances can gouge the boards.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

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

Questions to ask before booking

  • Whether the price covers travel
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Aftercare advice
  • How long it needs to cure

Choosing a repair company

How the visit works

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. On site, it takes a few hours. The room is left tidy.

  1. We clean the damaged area.
  2. Next we fill the dents and chips.
  3. We sand the repair flush with the board.
  4. The colour and grain are recreated by hand.
  5. Finally we match the sheen of the floor.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

How to get a price

To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.

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Advice

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