Dorset · England

Wood Floor Repair for Portland homes

Wood floor repair across Portland and nearby, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Dents from dropped items
  • Chipped board edges
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

Need wood floor repair in Portland?

Wood floor repair in Portland without replacing anything

Laminate swollen by water can’t be repaired, and we will tell you if that is the case. We repair damaged boards in place, matched to the colour and grain. Our repair technicians work on solid wood, engineered wood and laminate flooring, and people most frequently call us about dents from dropped items and burns.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do. Put felt pads on furniture legs and wipe up spills promptly.

Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen
Location
Portland (DT5)
Region
Dorset
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Should you replace it?

Swapping a damaged board often means lifting boards to reach it, sourcing a matching board and laying it all again. A repair works with the boards in place. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.

What you get with us

  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • No need to remove anything

Take a look at our prices page.

What a repair can’t fix

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:

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

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.

Materials we repair

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

How the visit works

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. First the damaged area is cleaned.
  2. We fill dents, chips and gouges.
  3. We sand the repair flush with the board.
  4. We match the colour and grain by hand.
  5. The repair is finished to match the floor’s sheen.

How to prepare

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Ensure the area is dry

How to get a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.

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What we are called out for in Portland

Chair legs, pets and dropped items mark wood and laminate floors, and sliding appliances can gouge the boards.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Burns
  • Chipped board edges
  • Dents from dropped items
  • Gouges from moving appliances

What your quote should include

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • How long it needs to cure
  • If travel is included in the price
  • Who will actually do the work

Choosing a repair company

What affects the price in Portland

Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Portland. The price depends on:

  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • What the surface is made of
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • Whether we combine several jobs

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking.

How to get a fixed price

Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. Try to include:

  • One picture of the whole floor
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

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.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.

Portland questions

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send photos.

Which areas do you work in?

We cover the entire UK, including Portland and the rest of Dorset. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll offer you dates.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Is my repair covered?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

Does the room need clearing?

Only from the area we are working on.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.

Can scratched laminate be fixed?

Yes. Scratches and chips are filled and matched to the pattern.

Work for landlords and builders

For anyone letting property in or around Portland, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.

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.

Covering Portland

Portland is about 5 miles south of Weymouth, in Dorset. Customers in Portland get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 462 towns and villages in Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.

Our visits in DT5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include New Road, Isle Road and Park Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Portland include Easton (1 mile south-east), Weston (1 mile south), Grove (1 mile east), Fortuneswell (1 mile north) and Castletown (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Weymouth (5 miles north), Dorchester (11 miles north), Rodwell (4 miles north), Fordington (11 miles north), Melcombe Regis (5 miles north) and Greenhill (5 miles north).

Near you in Portland

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St George's Community Primary School, Atlantic Academy Portland and St George's Church and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The George Inn (less than half a mile south) and Victoria Gardens (0.9 miles north). Portland’s nearest station is Weymouth station, about 4.6 miles north. Further afield, we also cover the area around Weymouth and Portland (1.3 miles north-west) and Portwey Hospital (3.9 miles north).

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