Kent · England
Wood & laminate floor repair in Hicks Forstal, Kent
Scratch, dent, chip and burn repairs to wood and laminate floors in Hicks Forstal, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Dents from dropped items
- Scratches from furniture and pets
Wood floor repair at your home in Hicks Forstal
Laminate swollen by water can’t be repaired, and we’ll tell you if that’s the case. We repair damaged boards in place, matched to the colour and grain. Whether it’s chipped board edges and dents from dropped items, we can normally put it right, on wood-effect vinyl (ask us), solid wood and engineered wood alike.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee. Use felt pads under furniture and wipe spills straight away.
- Location
- Hicks Forstal (CT3)
- County
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we can’t put right
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Laminate swollen along the joints by water
- Boards that have lifted or warped
- Underfloor damage
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Hicks Forstal
- Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)
- Laminate flooring
- Solid wood
- Engineered wood
Repairing versus replacing in Hicks Forstal
Replacing a board frequently means lifting boards to reach it, sourcing a matching board and laying it all again. A repair leaves the floor down. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hicks Forstal
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our pricing.
Where we work around Hicks Forstal
Hicks Forstal is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether you’re in the middle of Hicks Forstal or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Hicks Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 54 miles away.
Our visits in CT3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Calcott (1 mile south-west), Herne Common (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile north) and Bullockstone (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles west).
What’s near Hicks Forstal
In Hicks Forstal, that means homes near Spires Academy and Curtis Wood and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sturry station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Hicks Forstal includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
When to call us in Hicks Forstal
Chair legs, pets and dropped items mark wood and laminate floors, and moving appliances can gouge them.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Scratches from furniture and pets
- Burns
- Chipped board edges
- Dents from dropped items
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Aftercare advice
Hicks Forstal questions
How do I get a price for wood floor repair in Hicks Forstal?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Do you cover the entire of Kent?
Across the UK. Prices do not change with location.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you come to Hicks Forstal?
We do. We send a technician to Hicks Forstal for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote. There is no obligation to book.
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes a few hours. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We clean the damaged area.
- We fill dents, chips and gouges.
- We sand the repair flush with the board.
- The colour and grain are recreated by hand.
- Finally we match the sheen of the floor.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
What affects the price in Hicks Forstal
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A photo taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Kent and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
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What else we do in Hicks Forstal
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
