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Wood & laminate floor repair in Newhaven, East Sussex

Scratch, dent, chip and burn repairs to wood and laminate floors in Newhaven, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Gouges from moving appliances
  • Scratches from furniture and pets
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

Wood floor repair near Newhaven

Wood floor repair in Newhaven, done in place

Boards are repaired where they lie, matched to the colour and grain. Laminate swollen by water can’t be repaired, and we’ll tell you if that is the case. We work on engineered wood, solid wood and laminate flooring, and the jobs we see most are burns and gouges from moving appliances.

You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Put felt pads on furniture legs and wipe spills right away.

Where
Newhaven (BN9)
County
East Sussex
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen

How we price wood floor repair

Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The material and finish
  • The type of damage
  • The size and number of damaged areas

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.

How to get a fixed quote

Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:

  • The material, if you know it
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

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 the same day in most cases.

What we are called out for in Newhaven

Chair legs, pets and dropped items mark wood and laminate floors, and moving appliances can gouge them.

Common reasons people in Newhaven contact us are:

  • Dents from dropped items
  • Scratches from furniture and pets
  • Burns
  • Gouges from moving appliances

What your quote should include

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • What preparation is included
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • What aftercare is recommended

10 questions to ask before you book

When we would advise against a repair

A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:

  • Laminate swollen along the joints by water
  • Boards that have lifted or warped
  • Underfloor damage

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

  • Engineered wood
  • Solid wood
  • Laminate flooring
  • Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)

What we do, step by step

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.

  1. We start by cleaning the damage.
  2. Dents, chips and gouges are filled.
  3. We sand the repair flush with the board.
  4. We recreate the colour and grain by hand.
  5. Finally we match the sheen of the floor.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

Getting a price

Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your BN9 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

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Related advice

Covering Newhaven

Newhaven is about 8 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our jobs stretch from Newhaven to London (about 49 miles away).

We cover every part of the BN9 postcode area. Whether you live on High Street, Station Road and Dacre Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Newhaven sits on or near the A26 and A259, which makes travel easy. Close by, we cover Denton (1 mile north-east), South Heighton (1 mile north), Piddinghoe (1 mile north-west), Tide Mills (1 mile south-east) and Norton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (6 miles north), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north) and Telscombe (3 miles west). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Newhaven is somewhere we visit often.

Landmarks near Newhaven

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Castle Hill, Harbour Primary and Nursery School and UTC@Harbourside. Also close by are Church of St Michael and All Angels (under half a mile south-west) and The Ship Hotel (under half a mile north). There is a railway station in Newhaven itself: Newhaven Town station. Other landmarks nearby include Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Newhaven Museum (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Itford Hill.

Map of Newhaven © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

Common questions in Newhaven

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.

Do you charge for travel?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

What happens after I send photos?

We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

What do you need from me?

Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Will the price change on the day?

If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.

What does wood floor repair cost?

Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

Will it make a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

For landlords and businesses

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing a board frequently means lifting boards to reach it, finding a board that matches and relaying. Repairing it works with the boards in place. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

What you get with us

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Fixed prices from your pictures

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