Kent · England

Wood & laminate floor repair in Hastingleigh, Kent

Our repair technicians come to Hastingleigh for scratch, dent, chip and burn repairs to wood and laminate floors. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

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

Wood floor repair in Hastingleigh

How we handle wood floor repair in Hastingleigh

Water-swollen laminate needs replacing, and we’ll be honest about that. Boards are repaired where they lie, with the colour and grain matched by hand. Common call-outs are for chipped board edges and gouges from moving appliances, in solid wood, wood-effect vinyl (ask us) and laminate flooring.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back. Use felt pads under furniture and wipe up spills promptly.

Where
Hastingleigh (TN25)
Area hub
Kent
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Technician kneeling to repair a kitchen floor

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.

What affects the price in Hastingleigh

Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • The type of damage
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Access to the area
  • The size and number of damaged areas

Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Send photos for a quote

The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • The material, if you know it

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole floor, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

How it works

On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We start by cleaning the damage.
  2. Dents, chips and gouges are filled.
  3. We level the repair to the board surface.
  4. We match the colour and grain by hand.
  5. We finish the repair to match the sheen of the floor.

How to prepare

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Clear the area around the damage

Getting a price

You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

For landlords and businesses

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Common problems we fix in Hastingleigh

Furniture, pets and dropped items mark wood and laminate floors, and moving appliances can gouge them.

Send us a picture if you notice any of these:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • Aftercare advice
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • How your room will be protected
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included

Choosing a repair company

Covering Hastingleigh

Hastingleigh is about 6 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Hastingleigh is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our jobs stretch from Hastingleigh to London (52 miles away).

We work across TN25 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Becket's Close and Tamley Lane. Other places close to Hastingleigh include Folly Town (1 mile west), Hassell Street (1 mile north), Brook (2 miles west), Brabourne (2 miles south) and Bircholt Forstal (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north) and Faversham (11 miles north-west).

Local landmarks in Hastingleigh

Typical jobs here are in homes near Spong Wood, Church of St Mary and The Bowl Inn, among other places. Hastingleigh’s nearest station is Wye station, roughly 3.2 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hastingleigh include Hatch Park.

Map of Hastingleigh © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should you replace it?

Swapping a damaged board often means lifting boards to reach it, finding a board that matches and relaying. A repair works with the boards in place. Our wood floor repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.

What you get with us

  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Colour-matched on site
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • A fixed quote before booking

Read our pricing.

Common questions in Hastingleigh

Can you price it without visiting?

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

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

Do you charge for travel?

We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Are you a vetted contractor?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Is there a guarantee?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

You’ll get a fixed quote back. You’re under no obligation.

Does the room need clearing?

Only from the area we’re working on.

Can you repair a scratched laminate floor?

Yes. Scratches and chips are filled and matched to the pattern.

When a repair isn’t the answer

Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

  • Laminate swollen along the joints by water
  • Boards that have lifted or warped
  • Underfloor damage

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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