Orkney Islands · Scotland
Wood & laminate floor repair in Longhope, Orkney Islands
We travel to Longhope for scratch, dent, chip and burn repairs to wood and laminate floors. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Burns
- Gouges from moving appliances
Wood floor repair in Longhope without replacing anything
Water-swollen laminate needs replacing, and we’ll be honest about that. We repair damaged boards in place, with the colour and grain matched by hand. We work on engineered wood, wood-effect vinyl (ask us) and laminate flooring, and common reasons people contact us are gouges from moving appliances and dents from dropped items.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking. Put felt pads on furniture legs and wipe spills right away.
- Location
- Longhope (KW16)
- County
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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 risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Longhope and nearby
Longhope is about 15 miles south-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. From the centre of Longhope to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover 51 places across the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the KW16 postcode area. We also travel to Lyness (2 miles north), Scarfskerry (11 miles south), Rattar (11 miles south), Brough (12 miles south-west) and Canisbay (12 miles south). For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
Near you in Longhope
We visit homes around South Walls, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Longhope Lifeboat Museum (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Longhope includes Binga Fea and Loch of Greenhill.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Longhope, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Longhope as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Also in Longhope
Common problems we fix in Longhope
Furniture, pets and dropped items mark wood and laminate floors, and sliding appliances can gouge the boards.
Clients generally contact us about:
- Chipped board edges
- Dents from dropped items
- Gouges from moving appliances
- Scratches from furniture and pets
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
- How to care for the finish
What a repair cannot fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Laminate swollen along the joints by water
- Boards that have lifted or warped
- Underfloor damage
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Laminate flooring
- Engineered wood
- Solid wood
- Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a damaged board often means lifting boards to reach it, finding a board that matches and laying it all again. A repair works with the boards in place. Our wood floor repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Longhope
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Colour-matched on site
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our pricing.
Your questions about wood floor repair in Longhope
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Can scratched laminate be fixed?
Yes. We fill and colour-match scratches and chips.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
What do you need from me?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What happens on the day
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- First the damaged area is cleaned.
- We fill dents, chips and gouges.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Related advice
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
- How many items we do on one visit
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Send pictures for a quote
Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. Try to include:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A wider photo showing the entire floor
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
