East Lothian · Scotland
Wood Floor Repair in Dovecote
Problem with your floor in Dovecote? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chipped board edges
- Scratches from furniture and pets
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Dovecote as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
About our wood floor repair in Dovecote
Boards are repaired where they lie, matched to the colour and grain. Water-swollen laminate needs replacing, and we’ll be honest about that. Typical jobs include gouges from moving appliances and scratches from furniture and pets, on wood-effect vinyl (ask us), solid wood and engineered wood.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Use felt pads under furniture and wipe up spills promptly.
- Location
- Dovecote (EH41)
- Region
- East Lothian
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we’re doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- First the damaged area is cleaned.
- Dents, chips and gouges are filled.
- We sand the repair flush with the board.
- We match the colour and grain by hand.
- We finish the repair to match the sheen of the floor.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
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How we price wood floor repair
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The type of damage
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Quotes from your pictures
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a damaged board frequently means lifting boards to reach it, finding a board that matches and laying it all again. A repair leaves the floor down. Our wood floor repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why us?
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- A fixed quote before you book
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our prices page.
Dovecote and the surrounding area
Dovecote is about 1 mile south-west of Haddington, in East Lothian. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Dovecote is one of 48 towns and villages in East Lothian we cover. We work right across the region, from Dovecote to Edinburgh (16 miles away).
We cover every part of EH41. We also travel to Haddington (1 mile north-east), Bolton (2 miles south), Gladsmuir (3 miles west), Athelstaneford (3 miles north-east) and East Saltoun (4 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Musselburgh (10 miles west), Dunbar (11 miles east), Tranent (6 miles west), North Berwick (8 miles north), Prestonpans (7 miles west) and Cockenzie and Port Seton (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Dovecote
We visit homes around Plough Tavern, West Parish Kirk and Tower and Knox Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Drem station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include John Gray Centre Museum (0.8 miles north-east) and Roodlands General Hospital (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Dovecote include Skid Hill.
Honest limits
Not everything can be repaired, 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 pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Dovecote
- Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)
- Solid wood
- Engineered wood
- Laminate flooring
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
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.
Common problems we fix in Dovecote
Furniture, pets and dropped items scratch and dent wood and laminate, and sliding appliances can gouge the boards.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Scratches from furniture and pets
- Chipped board edges
- Dents from dropped items
- Burns
Comparing quotes
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Who turns up on the day
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Places near Dovecote
What else we do in Dovecote
FAQs for Dovecote
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do you come to Dovecote?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Dovecote from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
What happens after I send pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
