Kent · England
Wood & laminate floor repair in Hockenden, Kent
Problem with your floor in Hockenden? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Burns
- Chipped board edges
Wood floor repair at your home in Hockenden
Laminate swollen by water can’t be repaired, and we will be honest about that. We repair damaged boards in place, with the colour and grain matched by hand. Common call-outs are for gouges from moving appliances and chipped board edges, on solid wood, engineered wood and laminate flooring.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Hockenden and across Kent. Use felt pads under furniture and wipe up spills promptly.
- Where
- Hockenden (BR8)
- County
- Kent
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a board can mean lifting the floor back to it, sourcing a matching board and laying it all again. A repair leaves the floor down. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hockenden
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No extra charge for your area
- A fixed quote before booking
- No need to remove anything
See our full price list.
What affects the price in Hockenden
Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Access to the area
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Unusual colours or finishes
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Getting a price from pictures
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A picture taken from further back
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- What it’s made of, if you know
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
FAQs for Hockenden
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can scratched laminate be fixed?
Yes. We fill and colour-match scratches and chips.
Does the room need clearing?
Only from the area we are working on.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Plan for a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- We start by cleaning the damage.
- Next we fill the dents and chips.
- The repair is levelled to the board.
- We match the colour and grain by hand.
- The repair is finished to match the floor’s sheen.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Do you need wood floor repair in Hockenden?
Furniture, pets and dropped items scratch and dent wood and laminate, and sliding appliances can gouge the boards.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Chipped board edges
- Burns
- Dents from dropped items
- Scratches from furniture and pets
What your quote should include
- How changes to the job are handled
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How the room is protected while they work
- Who turns up on the day
What a repair can’t fix
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- 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.
What we work on
- Engineered wood
- Solid wood
- Laminate flooring
- Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)
Our work in Hockenden
Hockenden is about 2 miles north-east of Orpington, in Kent. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our jobs stretch from Hockenden to London (13 miles away).
All of BR8 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Hockenden, we cover Upper Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles north-east) and Hextable (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Hockenden
Our clients here include homes close to St Mary the Virgin, Horizon Primary Academy and Foots Cray Meadows, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Swanley station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Hockenden includes The Warren and Summer Hill.
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