Kent · England
Wood & laminate floor repair in Shelvin, Kent
Scratch, dent, chip and burn repairs to wood and laminate floors for householders, landlords and businesses in Shelvin. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Burns
- Gouges from moving appliances
FAQs for Shelvin
Does the room need clearing?
Just around the damaged area.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Do you come to Shelvin?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Shelvin and the rest of Kent. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote. There is no obligation to book.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Wood floor repair at your home in Shelvin
We repair damaged boards in place, with the colour and grain matched by hand. Water-swollen laminate needs replacing, and we will be honest about that. If you’re dealing with dents from dropped items and burns, we can help.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Shelvin and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Use felt pads under furniture and wipe spills right away.
- Where
- Shelvin (CT4)
- County
- Kent
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Shelvin
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Shelvin is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 59 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: CT4. Whether you live on Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Shelvin: Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Shelvin
In Shelvin, that means homes near Church of St Martin and Coach House Hotel, among other places. The closest station to Shelvin is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
Towns and villages near Shelvin
What else we do in Shelvin
How we price wood floor repair
Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Shelvin. The price comes down to:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How easy the damage is to reach
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from photos
Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- A picture taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Something in shot to show the size
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Repair or replace in Shelvin?
Replacing a board often means lifting boards to reach it, sourcing a matching board and relaying. Repairing it leaves the floor down. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shelvin
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our full price list.
What happens on the day
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes a few hours. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We start by cleaning the damage.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: 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’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Related advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Kent and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
What a repair can’t fix
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Laminate swollen along the joints by water
- Boards that have lifted or warped
- Underfloor damage
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Solid wood
- Laminate flooring
- Engineered wood
- Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)
Signs you need wood floor repair in Shelvin
Chair legs, pets and dropped items mark wood and laminate floors, and moving appliances can gouge them.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Dents from dropped items
- Chipped board edges
- Burns
- Gouges from moving appliances
What your quote should include
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What happens if they find more damage
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
