Kent · England

Wood & laminate floor repair in Hawley, Kent

Scratch, dent, chip and burn repairs to wood and laminate floors at your home in Hawley, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

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

Wood floor repair for Hawley homes

Wood floor repair at your home in Hawley

Laminate swollen by water can’t be repaired, and we will tell you if that’s the case. We repair damaged boards in place, matched to the colour and grain. We work on engineered wood, wood-effect vinyl (ask us) and solid wood, and the jobs we see most are dents from dropped items and scratches from furniture and pets.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it. Use felt pads under furniture and wipe spills straight away.

Area
Hawley (DA2)
Region
Kent
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen

When to call us in Hawley

Chair legs, pets and dropped items scratch and dent wood and laminate, and sliding appliances can gouge the boards.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Burns
  • Dents from dropped items
  • Gouges from moving appliances
  • Scratches from furniture and pets

Comparing quotes

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • How long it needs to cure
  • Aftercare advice
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show

Our hiring checklist

Repair or replace: which is better?

Swapping a damaged board frequently means lifting boards to reach it, sourcing a matching board and laying it all again. Repairing it works with the boards in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Why Hawley customers choose us

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

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Where we work around Hawley

Hawley is about 1 mile south of Dartford, in Kent. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Hawley to London (about 15 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: DA2. Jobs here include addresses on Ash Road, May Road and Shirehall Road. Other places close to Hawley include Clement Street (1 mile south-west), Sutton at Hone (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile east), Dartford (1 mile north) and St Margarets (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south-west), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles north-east).

Landmarks near Hawley

In Hawley, that means homes near The Four Lymes pub, Church of St John the Baptist and Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. Also close by are Darenth Country Park (1.3 miles north-east) and Leigh Academy (1.2 miles north-east). The closest station to Hawley is Farningham Road station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Bluewater (2.4 miles north-east) and Darenth Park Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hawley include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.

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How it works

On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. First the damaged area is cleaned.
  2. We fill dents, chips and gouges.
  3. We level the repair to the board surface.
  4. We match the colour and grain by hand.
  5. Finally we match the sheen of the floor.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

How to get a price

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

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What wood floor repair costs

Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • What kind of damage it is

We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Getting a price from pictures

When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Any details about the material
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

Upload a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your DA2 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

FAQs for Hawley

Will the price change on the day?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.

Can you repair a scratched laminate floor?

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

Do you work in Hawley?

We do. We send a technician to Hawley for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Is it messy?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.

What areas do you cover?

We cover the whole UK, including Hawley and the rest of Kent. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll confirm dates.

Does the room need clearing?

Only from the area we are working on.

Can tenants book a repair?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

DIY kit or professional repair?

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.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.

Honest limits

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:

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

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

Work for landlords and builders

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

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