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Wood & laminate floor repair in Shaldon, Devon

Scratch, dent, chip and burn repairs to wood and laminate floors at your home in Shaldon, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Burns
  • Gouges from moving appliances
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

Need wood floor repair in Shaldon?

What a repair can’t fix

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • 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.

Materials we repair

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

Wood floor repair in Shaldon without replacing anything

Water-swollen laminate needs replacing, and we will be honest about that. Boards are repaired where they lie, with the colour and grain matched by hand. Typical jobs include burns and dents from dropped items, across engineered wood, wood-effect vinyl (ask us) and solid wood.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back. Put felt pads on furniture legs and wipe spills immediately.

Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen
Where
Shaldon (TQ14)
Region
Devon
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

How we price wood floor repair

Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Shaldon. The price comes down to:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • How many areas need work
  • The material and finish
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Getting a price from pictures

Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:

  • A wider photo showing the whole floor
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

If you are in Shaldon and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

DIY kit or professional repair?

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

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 is not prepared the repair will not last.

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing a board often means lifting boards to reach it, finding a board that matches and relaying. Repairing it works with the boards in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Why book with us

  • One visit for most repairs
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • A fixed quote before booking
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish

Take a look at our prices page.

Common questions in Shaldon

What do you need from me?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.

Is my repair covered?

Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Are you a vetted contractor?

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

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

How soon can you come?

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

Can landlords book you?

Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Are there extra charges for Shaldon?

There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Can you price it without visiting?

Normally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

The process

You don’t need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

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

Getting ready for the visit

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

Get a quote

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.

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Landlords, agents and businesses in Shaldon

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.

About Shaldon

Shaldon is about 1 mile south-west of Teignmouth, in Devon. We travel to clients in Shaldon, so there is no workshop to go to. Shaldon is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.

Jobs in TQ14 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Oak Tree Grove, Commons Old Road and Richmond Place. Nearby, we also work in Ringmore (1 mile west), Coombe (1 mile north), Stokeinteignhead (1 mile south-west), Combeinteignhead (2 miles west) and Bishopsteignton (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Exeter (13 miles north), Exmouth (8 miles north-east), Newton Abbot (5 miles west), Kingsteignton (4 miles west), Dawlish (4 miles north-east) and St Thomas (12 miles north).

Landmarks near Shaldon

Around Shaldon, we work in homes near Shaldon Primary School, Church of St Peter and Clifford Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Teignmouth station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Bishopsteignton Heritage (1.6 miles north-west) and Old Newton Abbot Hospital (4.3 miles west). For a walk, there is Labrador Bay RSPB Reserve.

Map of Shaldon © OpenStreetMap contributors

Signs you need wood floor repair in Shaldon

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

Common reasons people in Shaldon contact us are:

  • Gouges from moving appliances
  • Scratches from furniture and pets
  • Burns
  • Dents from dropped items

Comparing quotes

  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • What prep work is covered

Our hiring checklist

CHAS accredited contractor and Constructionline logos SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile logos

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