Sunderland · England
Wood & laminate floor repair in Ford, Sunderland
Our technicians come to Ford for scratch, dent, chip and burn repairs to wood and laminate floors. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chipped board edges
- Scratches from furniture and pets
Wood floor repair at your home in Ford
Laminate swollen by water cannot be repaired, and we will tell you if that’s the case. We repair damaged boards in place, matched to the colour and grain. If you are dealing with dents from dropped items and chipped board edges, we can help.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Ford as everywhere else we work. Put felt pads on furniture legs and wipe up spills promptly.
- Where
- Ford (SR4)
- County
- Sunderland
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About Ford
Ford is about 1 mile west of Sunderland, in Sunderland. Anywhere in SR4, we come to you. Ford is one of 75 towns and villages in Sunderland we cover. We work right across the region, from Ford to Newcastle upon Tyne (10 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of the SR4 postcode area. That includes homes on Fawn Road, Friar Road and Front Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Ford: South Hylton (1 mile west), Castletown (1 mile north-west), North Hylton (1 mile north-west), Hylton Red House (2 miles north) and Hylton Castle (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Washington (4 miles west), Houghton-le-Spring (5 miles south-west), Hetton-le-Hole (6 miles south), New Silksworth (3 miles south), Biddick Hall (4 miles north) and Brockley Whins (4 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Sunderland, Ford is somewhere we visit often.
What’s near Ford
Our customers here include homes close to Barnes Park, Highfield Academy and Church of The Good Shepherd, among other places. Nearby too are Sandhill View Academy (1.1 miles south), Grindon Hall Christian School (0.7 miles south-west) and The Willow Pond pub (0.7 miles east). Ford’s nearest station is Sunderland station, about 1.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sunderland Royal Hospital (0.6 miles east) and East and Middle Herrington (2.6 miles south). The countryside around Ford includes Warden Law and WWT Washington.
Questions from Ford
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Generally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Does the room need clearing?
Only from the area we’re working on.
Can scratched laminate be fixed?
Yes. Scratches and chips are filled and matched to the pattern.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- First the damaged area is cleaned.
- Next we fill the dents and chips.
- We sand the repair flush with the board.
- We match the colour and grain by hand.
- Finally we match the sheen of the floor.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Laminate swollen along the joints by water
- Boards that have lifted or warped
- Underfloor damage
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Engineered wood
- Laminate flooring
- Solid wood
- Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)
What we are called out for in Ford
Chair legs, pets and dropped items mark wood and laminate floors, and sliding appliances can gouge the boards.
People normally call us after spotting one of these:
- Burns
- Gouges from moving appliances
- Dents from dropped items
- Chipped board edges
Questions to ask before booking
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How soon you can use it again
- How to look after the finish
- What protection goes down before work starts
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ford
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a board frequently means lifting boards to reach it, finding a board that matches and relaying. Repairing it leaves the floor down. Prices start from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ford
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- No extra charge for your area
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our pricing.
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How we price wood floor repair
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The colour and finish to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
- The size and number of damaged areas
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Quotes from your pictures
You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The material, if you know it
- A wider photo showing the entire floor
If you are in Ford and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
