Devon · England

Wood Floor Repair in Southerton

We travel to Southerton for scratch, dent, chip and burn repairs to wood and laminate floors. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Gouges from moving appliances
  • Scratches from furniture and pets
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

Wood floor repair for Southerton homes

How we handle wood floor repair in Southerton

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. Our repair technicians work on engineered wood, laminate flooring and solid wood, and people most often call us about chipped board edges and scratches from furniture and pets.

We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right. Use felt pads under furniture and wipe spills right away.

Floor repair in progress in a customer’s kitchen
Where
Southerton (EX11)
Area hub
Devon
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Repairing versus replacing in Southerton

Replacing a board often means lifting boards to reach it, sourcing a matching board and relaying. A repair leaves the floor down. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.

What you get with us

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Usually one visit, start to finish
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Colour-matched on site

Take a look at our prices page.

Our work in Southerton

Southerton is about 3 miles west of Sidmouth, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Southerton is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.

Postcode districts we cover here: EX11. We also travel to Venn Ottery (1 mile north), West Hill (2 miles north), Nutwalls (2 miles west), Aylesbeare (2 miles west) and Marsh Green (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Exeter (9 miles west), Exmouth (7 miles south-west), Teignmouth (14 miles south-west), Sidmouth (3 miles east), Honiton (8 miles north-east) and Dawlish (11 miles south-west).

Landmarks near Southerton

In Southerton, that means homes near Church of St Gregory, Newton Poppleford Primary School and The Cannon Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Whimple station, about 4.7 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Sidmouth Hospital (3.5 miles south-east) and Bicton Park Countryside Museum (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Southerton includes Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve and Peak Hill.

Map of Southerton © OpenStreetMap contributors

When to call us in Southerton

Furniture, pets and dropped items mark wood and laminate floors, and moving appliances can gouge them.

Look out for these signs:

  • Chipped board edges
  • Gouges from moving appliances
  • Burns
  • Dents from dropped items

Questions to ask before booking

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers

How to compare quotes

Southerton questions

Can scratched laminate be fixed?

Yes. Scratches and chips are filled and matched to the pattern.

Will you leave a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

What areas do you cover?

Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Do you charge for travel?

Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.

What do you need from me?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.

The process

On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. First the damaged area is cleaned.
  2. Next we fill the dents and chips.
  3. We level the repair to the board surface.
  4. We match the colour and grain by hand.
  5. The repair is finished to match the floor’s sheen.

Preparing for the visit

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Make sure the area is dry

Ask for a price

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

What wood floor repair costs

Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • The material
  • The colour and finish to match

There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Quotes from your pictures

Phone pictures are fine. Just make sure we can see:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • A wider photo showing the entire floor
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

When a repair is not the answer

It helps to know what we can’t do:

  • Laminate swollen along the joints by water
  • Boards that have lifted or warped
  • Underfloor damage

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.

Materials we work on in Southerton

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

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, it’s worth having it done properly.

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Southerton

For anyone letting property in or around Southerton, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

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