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Wood Floor Repair in North Middleton

Our repair technicians come to North Middleton 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
  • Chipped board edges
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

Wood floor repair in North Middleton

Wood floor repair in North Middleton without replacing anything

Boards are repaired where they lie, matched to the colour and grain. Laminate swollen by water cannot be repaired, and we’ll be honest about that. Common call-outs are for gouges from moving appliances and burns, across laminate flooring, solid wood and wood-effect vinyl (ask us).

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work. Use felt pads under furniture and wipe up spills promptly.

Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen
Area
North Middleton (EH23)
Area hub
Midlothian
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Why repair rather than replace?

Swapping a damaged board can mean lifting the floor back to it, sourcing a matching board and laying it all again. Repairing it works with the boards in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Why North Middleton customers choose us

  • Colour-matched on site
  • One visit for most repairs
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

See our prices page.

What we do, step by step

Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Allow a few hours. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.

  1. We clean the damaged area.
  2. Next we fill the dents and chips.
  3. The repair is levelled to the board.
  4. We recreate the colour and grain by hand.
  5. The repair is finished to match the floor’s sheen.

Before we arrive

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Ask for a price

If you are in North Middleton and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Get a fixed price

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What wood floor repair costs

Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • The material

The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.

How to get a fixed price

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Where you are, by postcode

You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

When a repair isn’t the answer

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

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

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.

What we work on

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

North Middleton: your questions answered

How much does wood floor repair cost in North Middleton?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

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 once I’ve sent photos?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.

Can you quote from pictures?

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

Are you a vetted contractor?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Do the materials smell?

It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

How soon can you come?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

What we are called out for in North Middleton

Furniture, pets and dropped items scratch and dent wood and laminate, and moving appliances can gouge them.

Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:

  • Burns
  • Gouges from moving appliances
  • Scratches from furniture and pets
  • Chipped board edges

What to look for in a quote

  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • How soon you can use it again
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

How to compare quotes

DIY kit or professional repair?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

North Middleton and nearby

North Middleton is about 5 miles south-east of Bonnyrigg, in Midlothian. Customers in North Middleton get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. We work in 33 places in Midlothian. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 11 miles away.

We cover every part of the EH23 postcode area and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Borthwick Castle Place, Cleuch Road and Borthwick Castle Terrace, and we cover them all. Close by, we cover Arniston (1 mile north-west), Birkenside (1 mile north-west), Gorebridge (2 miles north-west), Carrington (3 miles west) and Gowkshill (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Bonnyrigg (5 miles north-west), Dalkeith (5 miles north), Penicuik (8 miles west), Loanhead (7 miles north-west), Newtongrange (4 miles north-west) and Shawfair (8 miles north).

What’s near North Middleton

In North Middleton, that means homes near Borthwick Church and the streets around them. North Middleton’s nearest station is Gorebridge station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Catcune Castle (1 mile north-west) and Midlothian Community Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Edgelaw Reservoir.

Map of North Middleton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Work for landlords and builders

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Midlothian and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

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