Edinburgh · Scotland
Wood & laminate floor repair in Gilmerton, Edinburgh
We travel to Gilmerton for scratch, dent, chip and burn repairs to wood and laminate floors. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches from furniture and pets
- Dents from dropped items
About our wood floor repair in Gilmerton
Laminate swollen by water can’t be repaired, and we’ll tell you if that’s the case. Boards are repaired where they lie, with the colour and grain matched by hand. We work on laminate flooring, wood-effect vinyl (ask us) and engineered wood, and common reasons people get in touch are scratches from furniture and pets and gouges from moving appliances.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book. Put felt pads on furniture legs and wipe up spills promptly.
- Area
- Gilmerton (EH17, EH16)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Laminate swollen along the joints by water
- Boards that have lifted or warped
- Underfloor damage
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Gilmerton
- Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)
- Engineered wood
- Laminate flooring
- Solid wood
What wood floor repair costs
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your photos
You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the floor, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Nearby places to Gilmerton
What else we do in Gilmerton
Repair or replace in Gilmerton?
Replacing a board often means lifting boards to reach it, finding a board that matches and relaying. Repairing it leaves the floor down. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gilmerton
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our full price list.
What we do, step by step
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. Allow a morning or an afternoon, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- First the damaged area is cleaned.
- 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
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
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Landlord and trade work in Gilmerton
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
For anyone letting property in or around Gilmerton, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Gilmerton and the surrounding area
Gilmerton is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you are in the middle of Gilmerton or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our technicians cover all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh.
We work across EH17 and EH16 and the streets around it. From Drum Avenue, Brosie Road and Hyvot Avenue or a nearby road, we can come to you. Gilmerton is on the A772, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Gilmerton include Ferniehill (1 mile north), Fernieside (1 mile north), Moredun (1 mile north), Craigour (1 mile north) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (5 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Gilmerton
Around Gilmerton, we work in homes near Drum Park, Lasswade and Gracemount High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shawfair station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2 miles north-west) and Craigmillar Castle (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
Questions from Gilmerton
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed quote, normally with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Gilmerton.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
When to call us in Gilmerton
Chair legs, pets and dropped items mark wood and laminate floors, and sliding appliances can gouge the boards.
Look out for any of the following:
- Scratches from furniture and pets
- Chipped board edges
- Dents from dropped items
- Gouges from moving appliances
Before you book anyone
- How the colour is matched
- How soon you can use it again
- If travel is included in the price
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
