Devon · England
Wood Floor Repair in Oldborough
Our technicians come to Oldborough for scratch, dent, chip and burn repairs to wood and laminate floors. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chipped board edges
- Burns
Wood floor repair in Oldborough without replacing anything
Laminate swollen by water cannot be repaired, and we will be honest about that. We repair damaged boards in place, with the colour and grain matched by hand. Common call-outs are for dents from dropped items and burns, across laminate flooring, engineered wood and wood-effect vinyl (ask us).
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it. Put felt pads on furniture legs and wipe up spills promptly.
- Location
- Oldborough (EX17)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Oldborough questions
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, usually with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Do I need to move furniture?
Only from the area we are working on.
What do you need from me?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
How we price wood floor repair
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Oldborough. What changes the price is:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Oldborough. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Any details about the material
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- One picture of the whole floor
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
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 will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Common problems we fix in Oldborough
Chair legs, pets and dropped items scratch and dent wood and laminate, and sliding appliances can gouge the boards.
Look out for these signs:
- Scratches from furniture and pets
- Gouges from moving appliances
- Burns
- Dents from dropped items
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if they find more damage
- Who turns up on the day
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Landlords, agents and businesses in Oldborough
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Plan for a morning or an afternoon. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to care for it.
- We clean the damaged area.
- We fill dents, chips and gouges.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
Most clients in Oldborough get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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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. A repair works with the boards in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Oldborough
- No need to remove anything
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our prices page.
Also near Oldborough
Also in Oldborough
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- Laminate swollen along the joints by water
- Boards that have lifted or warped
- Underfloor damage
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Solid wood
- Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)
- Engineered wood
- Laminate flooring
Oldborough and the surrounding area
Oldborough is about 12 miles west of Tiverton, in Devon. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in 586 places across Devon.
All of EX17 is within our area. Nearby, we also work in Weeke (1 mile west), Morchard Bishop (1 mile north), Morchard Road (2 miles south-west), Copplestone (2 miles south) and Down St Mary (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Exeter (13 miles south-east), Tiverton (12 miles east), Okehampton (13 miles south-west), St Thomas (12 miles south-east), Larkbeare (13 miles south-east) and Polsloe (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Oldborough
Our clients here include homes close to London Inn, Church of St Mary and Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Morchard Road station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Down Castle (4.4 miles north-east) and Crediton Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
