Devon · England
Wood Floor Repair for Lapford homes
Scratch, dent, chip and burn repairs to wood and laminate floors for homes and businesses in Lapford and across Devon. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Burns
- Dents from dropped items
About our wood floor repair in Lapford
We repair damaged boards in place, matched to the colour and grain. Laminate swollen by water cannot be repaired, and we will be honest about that. We’re frequently asked to fix scratches from furniture and pets and chipped board edges, on laminate flooring, wood-effect vinyl (ask us) and solid wood.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Devon. Use felt pads under furniture and wipe spills immediately.
- Where
- Lapford (EX17)
- County
- Devon
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What wood floor repair costs
Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- The colour and finish to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What kind of damage it is
- The material and finish
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One picture of the whole floor
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole floor, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 often lifts.
Lapford: your questions answered
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you repair a scratched laminate floor?
Yes. We fill and colour-match scratches and chips.
Do I need to move furniture?
Only from the area we are working on.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we will quote them together.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
What happens after I send photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no obligation to book.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Landlord and trade work in Lapford
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Lapford as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
About Lapford
Lapford is about 15 miles west of Tiverton, in Devon. Whether you are in the middle of Lapford or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Lapford is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon we cover.
Jobs in EX17 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Prospect Way, Orchard Way and Westgate or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Lapford include Coldridge (2 miles west), Zeal Monachorum (3 miles south), Chawleigh (3 miles north-west), Eggesford (3 miles north-west) and Burston (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Tiverton (15 miles east), Okehampton (12 miles south-west), St Thomas (15 miles south-east), Crediton (8 miles south-east), South Molton (11 miles north) and Pennsylvania (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Lapford
We visit homes around Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, The Old Malt Scoop Public House and Lapford Community Primary School, among other places. Lapford has its own railway station: Lapford station. Other landmarks nearby include Affeton Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. It typically takes a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We start by cleaning the damage.
- Next we fill the dents and chips.
- We sand the repair flush with the board.
- We match the colour and grain by hand.
- Finally we match the sheen of the floor.
How to prepare
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
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Common problems we fix in Lapford
Chair legs, 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 any of these:
- Scratches from furniture and pets
- Chipped board edges
- Gouges from moving appliances
- Dents from dropped items
Before booking anyone
- How changes to the job are handled
- What aftercare is recommended
- How soon you can use it again
- What preparation is included
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a board often means lifting boards to reach it, finding a board that matches and relaying. Repairing it leaves the floor down. Our wood floor repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lapford
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Work done at your home or business
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- No extra charge for your area
See our prices page.
When a repair is not 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 photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Lapford
- Solid wood
- Engineered wood
- Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)
- Laminate flooring
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