Cornwall · England

Wood & laminate floor repair in St Ruan, Cornwall

Our technicians come to St Ruan for scratch, dent, chip and burn repairs to wood and laminate floors. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

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

Need wood floor repair in St Ruan?

Wood floor repair in St Ruan without replacing anything

We repair damaged boards in place, with the colour and grain matched by hand. Laminate swollen by water can’t be repaired, and we will be honest about that. We’re often asked to fix dents from dropped items and burns, across laminate flooring, engineered wood and solid wood.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Use felt pads under furniture and wipe spills straight away.

Area
St Ruan (TR12)
Region
Cornwall
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen

Honest limits

We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:

  • 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.

What we work on

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

St Ruan and nearby

St Ruan is about 9 miles south-east of Helston, in Cornwall. Whether you’re in the middle of St Ruan or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. St Ruan is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.

All of TR12 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Long Moor and Chapel Terrace. We also cover the places around St Ruan: Ruan Minor (1 mile north-east), Cadgwith (1 mile south-east), Poltesco (1 mile north-east), Landewednack (2 miles south) and Church Cove (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Falmouth (12 miles north-east), Helston (9 miles north-west), Penryn (13 miles north), Gyllyngvase (12 miles north-east), Porthleven (9 miles north-west) and Kernick (12 miles north).

Around St Ruan

Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Rumon, Cadgwith Cove Inn and Grade-Ruan CofE School, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Grade (0.7 miles north-east) and Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre (2.3 miles south). Not far away are Goonhilly Downs.

Map of St Ruan © OpenStreetMap contributors

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

  • The type of damage
  • How much damage there is
  • What the surface is made of
  • Whether we combine several jobs

The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book.

Send photos for a quote

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A photo taken from further back
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your TR12 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Repair or replace in St Ruan?

Replacing a board can mean lifting the floor back to it, sourcing a matching board and relaying. Repairing it leaves the floor down. Our wood floor repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Why book with us

  • Everything repaired in place
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • No extra charge for your area

Take a look at our prices page.

Landlords, agents and businesses in St Ruan

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in St Ruan use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Common questions in St Ruan

What do you need from me?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole floor and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Can scratched laminate be fixed?

Yes. We fill and colour-match scratches and chips.

Will the price change on the day?

We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.

Will it make a mess?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.

DIY kit or professional repair?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

What happens on the day

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a few hours, tidy-up included.

  1. We clean the damaged area.
  2. Dents, chips and gouges are filled.
  3. We sand the repair flush with the board.
  4. We recreate the colour and grain by hand.
  5. The repair is finished to match the floor’s sheen.

How to prepare

  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

How to get a price

You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

When to call us in St Ruan

Furniture, pets and dropped items scratch and dent wood and laminate, and moving appliances can gouge them.

If you can see any of these, send us a picture:

  • Burns
  • Chipped board edges
  • Scratches from furniture and pets
  • Gouges from moving appliances

What to look for in a quote

  • How your room will be protected
  • How long it needs to cure
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

How to compare quotes

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