Dorset · England
Wood & laminate floor repair in Kingston, Dorset
Wood floor repair in and around Kingston: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Burns
- Scratches from furniture and pets
Where we work around Kingston
Kingston is about 9 miles south-west of Poole, in Dorset. Jobs in Kingston are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. We work in 462 places in Dorset.
Our repair technicians cover all of BH20. We regularly work on streets such as West Street, The Lane and South Street and the roads around them. Other places close to Kingston include Corfe Castle (1 mile north), Church Knowle (2 miles north-west), Little Woolgarston (2 miles north-east), Harman's Cross (2 miles east) and Woolgarston (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Wimborne Minster (13 miles north), Ferndown (15 miles north-east), Broadstone (10 miles north), Corfe Mullen (11 miles north), Swanage (4 miles east) and Portfield (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Kingston
Around Kingston, we work in homes near St James's Church and The Scott Arms, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Wareham Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-west) and Arne (4.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Swyre Head and Arne RSPB reserve.
Wood floor repair in Kingston without replacing anything
Water-swollen laminate needs replacing, and we’ll tell you if that’s the case. We repair damaged boards in place, matched to the colour and grain. We are often asked to fix dents from dropped items and scratches from furniture and pets, in engineered wood, laminate flooring and wood-effect vinyl (ask us).
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right. Put felt pads on furniture legs and wipe up spills promptly.
- Where
- Kingston (BH20)
- County
- Dorset
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Kingston: your questions answered
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Do you cover the whole of Dorset?
We work UK-wide, so Kingston is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you repair a scratched laminate floor?
Yes. We fill and colour-match scratches and chips.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
What affects the price in Kingston
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How much damage there is
- What kind of damage it is
- The colour and finish to match
We do not 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.
Quotes from your pictures
You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One sharp close-up of the damage
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
What we can’t put right
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- Laminate swollen along the joints by water
- Boards that have lifted or warped
- Underfloor damage
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)
- Laminate flooring
- Solid wood
- Engineered wood
Towns and villages near Kingston
Other services in Kingston
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 works with the boards in place. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kingston
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Everything repaired in place
- Same prices wherever you are
- Typically one visit, start to finish
See our pricing.
Do you need wood floor repair in Kingston?
Chair legs, pets and dropped items scratch and dent wood and laminate, and moving appliances can gouge them.
The things clients generally mention when they call are:
- Dents from dropped items
- Gouges from moving appliances
- Scratches from furniture and pets
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Questions to ask before you book
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How changes to the job are handled
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We start by cleaning the damage.
- Dents, chips and gouges are filled.
- We sand the repair flush with the board.
- We match the colour and grain by hand.
- We finish the repair to match the sheen of the floor.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire floor, we can price the job without visiting.
Advice
Work for landlords and builders
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.
If you manage property in Kingston, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
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