Orkney Islands · Scotland
Wood Floor Repair for Rackwick homes
Wood floor repair in and around Rackwick: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches from furniture and pets
- Chipped board edges
Wood floor repair in Rackwick without replacing anything
Laminate swollen by water can’t be repaired, and we will be honest about that. Boards are repaired where they lie, matched to the colour and grain. We regularly repair solid wood, engineered wood and laminate flooring, and the jobs we see most are burns and scratches from furniture and pets.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in the Orkney Islands. Use felt pads under furniture and wipe up spills promptly.
- Where
- Rackwick (KW17)
- County
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Laminate swollen along the joints by water
- Boards that have lifted or warped
- Underfloor damage
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Engineered wood
- Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)
- Solid wood
- Laminate flooring
Common questions in Rackwick
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
What wood floor repair costs
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many areas need work
- What the surface is made of
- Doing more than one item at once
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A wider photo showing the whole floor
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Natural light rather than flash
- The material, if you know it
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
About Rackwick
Rackwick is about 24 miles north of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Whether you’re in the middle of Rackwick or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 51 towns and villages across the Orkney Islands.
We work across the KW17 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Rackwick: Pierowall (1 mile south), Brinian (14 miles south), Broughtown (14 miles east), Evie (16 miles south) and Lady (16 miles east). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Local landmarks in Rackwick
We visit homes around Baptist Church. Other landmarks nearby include Noltland Castle (1.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Rackwick includes Couters Hill and North Hill RSPB reserve.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a board can mean lifting the floor back to it, finding a board that matches and laying it all again. A repair leaves the floor down. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Rackwick
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- A fixed quote before booking
- Same prices wherever you are
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our pricing.
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The process
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We clean the damaged area.
- We fill dents, chips and gouges.
- We level the repair to the board surface.
- We recreate the colour and grain by hand.
- Finally we match the sheen of the floor.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
Send us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Rackwick, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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Signs you need wood floor repair in Rackwick
Chair legs, pets and dropped items scratch and dent wood and laminate, and moving appliances can gouge them.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Burns
- Dents from dropped items
- Chipped board edges
- Scratches from furniture and pets
Comparing quotes
- How soon you can use it again
- How your room will be protected
- What aftercare is recommended
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
