Orkney Islands · Scotland
Wood Floor Repair for Dounby homes
Wood floor repair in Dounby without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Dents from dropped items
- Scratches from furniture and pets
Covering Dounby
Dounby is about 12 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover all 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of KW17 is within our area. From Flett's Park, Back Road and Hillside Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Hourston (1 mile south), Skeabrae (1 mile west), Russland (2 miles south), Harray (3 miles south-east) and Tenston (3 miles south-west). Dounby is one of the larger places we cover in the Orkney Islands. If you’re somewhere remote, ring us first and we will plan the trip.
Around Dounby
Well-known places in the area include Corrigall Farm Museum (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Dounby include Birsay moors RSPB Reserve and Greeny Hill.
Wood floor repair in Dounby, done in place
Laminate swollen by water cannot be repaired, and we’ll tell you if that is the case. We repair damaged boards in place, with the colour and grain matched by hand. Typical jobs include gouges from moving appliances and scratches from furniture and pets, on laminate flooring, engineered wood and solid wood.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Use felt pads under furniture and wipe spills right away.
- Location
- Dounby (KW17)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. Allow a morning or an afternoon.
- We clean the damaged area.
- Next we fill the dents and chips.
- 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
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Ensure the area is dry
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Get a quote
If you are in Dounby and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
When to call us in Dounby
Furniture, pets and dropped items mark wood and laminate floors, and moving appliances can gouge them.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Gouges from moving appliances
- Scratches from furniture and pets
- Dents from dropped items
- Chipped board edges
What your quote should include
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What happens if they find more damage
- Aftercare advice
- How soon you can use it again
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Dounby questions
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.
Do you come to Dounby?
We do. Technicians travel to Dounby from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Also in Dounby
Honest limits
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- 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.
Surfaces we repair
- Engineered wood
- Solid wood
- Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)
- Laminate flooring
Repairing versus replacing in Dounby
Swapping a damaged board frequently means lifting boards to reach it, sourcing a matching board and laying it all again. A repair works with the boards in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why book with us
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our pricing.
How we price wood floor repair
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- How many areas need work
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How hard the colour is to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Landlord and trade work in Dounby
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
