Edinburgh · Scotland
Wood Floor Repair in Sciennes
Fixed-price wood floor repair in Sciennes and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Dents from dropped items
- Chipped board edges
Wood floor repair in Sciennes without replacing anything
Boards are repaired where they lie, matched to the colour and grain. Laminate swollen by water cannot be repaired, and we will tell you if that is the case. If you’re dealing with scratches from furniture and pets and gouges from moving appliances, we can normally put it right, on solid wood, wood-effect vinyl (ask us) and laminate flooring alike.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone. Put felt pads on furniture legs and wipe spills right away.
- Location
- Sciennes (EH9, EH8, EH3)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Sciennes
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Sciennes as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
For anyone letting property in or around Sciennes, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Also near Sciennes
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Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a board frequently means lifting boards to reach it, finding a board that matches and laying it all again. Repairing it leaves the floor down. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sciennes
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Read our pricing.
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Laminate swollen along the joints by water
- Boards that have lifted or warped
- Underfloor damage
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Laminate flooring
- Solid wood
- Engineered wood
- Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)
FAQs for Sciennes
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
What information do you need?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you repair a scratched laminate floor?
Yes. Scratches and chips are filled and matched to the pattern.
What areas do you cover?
All of Edinburgh, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Signs you need wood floor repair in Sciennes
Chair legs, pets and dropped items scratch and dent wood and laminate, and moving appliances can gouge them.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Scratches from furniture and pets
- Gouges from moving appliances
- Burns
- Chipped board edges
Before you book anyone
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How long it needs to cure
- How the room is protected while they work
How we price wood floor repair
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A wider photo showing the entire floor
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
The process
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 morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by cleaning the damage.
- We fill dents, chips and gouges.
- We level the repair to the board surface.
- We match the colour and grain by hand.
- The repair is finished to match the floor’s sheen.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Advice
Where we work around Sciennes
Sciennes is about 1 mile south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We travel to homes and businesses in Sciennes and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We cover 175 places across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in EH9, EH8 and EH3 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Lauder Road, Meadow Lane and Grange Road and the roads around them. Sciennes sits on or near the A700, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Sciennes include The Grange (1 mile south), Marchmont (1 mile west), Newington (1 mile east), Burgh Muir (1 mile south) and Buccleuch (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Leith (3 miles north), North Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (9 miles west), Timber Bush (3 miles north), South Portobello (3 miles east) and Southhouse (3 miles south-east).
What’s near Sciennes
In Sciennes, that means homes near The Meadows, St Cuthbert's Church and James Gillespie's High School and the streets around them. You will also find St Trinnean's School (0.6 miles east), Sciennes Primary School (within half a mile west), 15-16 Argyle Place pub (within half a mile west) and National Museums Scotland Library (0.6 miles north). For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 0.9 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Meadows Dental Clinic (within half a mile south-west) and Edinburgh Castle (0.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
- Places of worship nearby include St Catherine's Argyle Church (under half a mile south-west)
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, a professional repair is worth it.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
