Reading · England
Wood Floor Repair for Sonning homes
Wood floor repair for Sonning, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Burns
- Chipped board edges
Landlord and trade work in Sonning
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Sonning use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
How we handle wood floor repair in Sonning
Water-swollen laminate needs replacing, and we’ll tell you if that is the case. We repair damaged boards in place, with the colour and grain matched by hand. Whether it’s chipped board edges and burns, we can help.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit. Use felt pads under furniture and wipe spills straight away.
- Location
- Sonning (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Sonning. The price comes down to:
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
- The type of damage
- Doing more than one item at once
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The material, if you know it
- One picture of the whole floor
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
If you’re in Sonning and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
When we would advise against a repair
Before booking, it’s worth knowing 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.
Materials we work on in Sonning
- Engineered wood
- Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)
- Solid wood
- Laminate flooring
Your questions about wood floor repair in Sonning
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
How much does wood floor repair cost in Sonning?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire floor and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Common problems we fix in Sonning
Furniture, pets and dropped items mark wood and laminate floors, and sliding appliances can gouge the boards.
People generally call us after spotting something like this:
- Dents from dropped items
- Chipped board edges
- Gouges from moving appliances
- Scratches from furniture and pets
Comparing quotes
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is matched
- How to look after the finish
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
How it works
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We start by cleaning the damage.
- Next we fill the dents and chips.
- We sand the repair flush with the board.
- We match the colour and grain by hand.
- Finally we match the sheen of the floor.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the floor, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
Should you replace it?
Swapping a damaged board can mean lifting the floor back to it, finding a board that matches and laying it all again. Repairing it works with the boards in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sonning
- A fixed quote before booking
- No extra charge for your area
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One visit for most repairs
See our pricing.
Also near Sonning
Also in Sonning
Our work in Sonning
Sonning is about 1 mile north-west of Woodley, in Reading. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Sonning is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we work. We work right across the region, from Sonning to London (35 miles away).
Every address in RG4 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, Parkway Drive and Pound Lane and the roads around them. You’ll find Sonning on the B478 and B4446, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Sonning: Play Hatch (1 mile north-west), Dunsden Green (2 miles north-west), Newtown (2 miles south-west), Caversham Park Village (2 miles north-west) and Littlestead Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles west), Norcot (5 miles west), West Reading (4 miles west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south-west) and Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south).
Near you in Sonning
We visit homes around St Andrew's Church, Reading Blue Coat School and Sonning Church of England Primary School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve (within half a mile north-west), Bull Inn (within half a mile north-west) and Waingels College (0.8 miles east). Sonning’s nearest station is Twyford station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Sonning Hill and South Lake.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
