Scottish Borders · Scotland
Wood Floor Repair in Kelso
Our repair technicians come to Kelso for scratch, dent, chip and burn repairs to wood and laminate floors. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chipped board edges
- Gouges from moving appliances
Where we work around Kelso
Kelso is about 32 miles south-east of Bonnyrigg, in the Scottish Borders. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Kelso is one of 89 places in the Scottish Borders we cover. We work right across the region, from Kelso to Edinburgh (about 38 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of TD5. We regularly work on streets such as Horse Market, Station Road and Forestfield and the roads around them. Main roads around Kelso include the A698 and A699, which makes travel easy. Close by, we cover Sprouston (2 miles east), Ednam (2 miles north), Heiton (2 miles south-west), Stichill (3 miles north) and Roxburgh (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Galashiels (15 miles west), Jedburgh (10 miles south-west), Duns (13 miles north), Melrose (11 miles west), Earlston (10 miles west) and Lauder (15 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in the Scottish Borders, Kelso sees plenty of our work.
Local landmarks in Kelso
We visit homes around The Waggon Inn, Free Church and Kelso High School and the streets around them. A little further out are Kelso Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and Roxburgh Castle (1 mile west).
Wood floor repair in Kelso, done in place
We repair damaged boards in place, with the colour and grain matched by hand. Laminate swollen by water cannot be repaired, and we’ll tell you if that’s the case. We work on laminate flooring, engineered wood and wood-effect vinyl (ask us), and common reasons people get in touch are chipped board edges and burns.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Put felt pads on furniture legs and wipe spills right away.
- Location
- Kelso (TD5)
- County
- Scottish Borders
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.
What else we do in Kelso
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Laminate swollen along the joints by water
- Boards that have lifted or warped
- Underfloor damage
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)
- Engineered wood
- Laminate flooring
- Solid wood
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a board can mean lifting the floor back to it, finding a board that matches and relaying. A repair works with the boards in place. Our wood floor repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kelso
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One price list for the entire UK
See our pricing.
Do you need wood floor repair in Kelso?
Furniture, pets and dropped items scratch and dent wood and laminate, and sliding appliances can gouge the boards.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Dents from dropped items
- Scratches from furniture and pets
- Chipped board edges
- Gouges from moving appliances
What to look for in a quote
- How soon you can use it again
- How your room will be protected
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
FAQs for Kelso
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Will the price change on the day?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Do you cover Kelso?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Kelso from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
How the visit works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, tidy-up included.
- We start by cleaning the damage.
- We fill dents, chips and gouges.
- We level the repair to the board surface.
- The colour and grain are recreated by hand.
- Finally we match the sheen of the floor.
How to prepare
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the floor, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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What wood floor repair costs
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material and finish
- Whether we combine several jobs
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Most customers in Kelso get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
