East Lothian · Scotland
Wood Floor Repair for Whitecraig homes
Scratch, dent, chip and burn repairs to wood and laminate floors for homes and businesses in Whitecraig and across East Lothian. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches from furniture and pets
- Burns
Wood floor repair in Whitecraig, done in place
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. We work on engineered wood, laminate flooring and wood-effect vinyl (ask us), and common reasons people contact us are chipped board edges and burns.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Use felt pads under furniture and wipe spills immediately.
- Where
- Whitecraig (EH21)
- Area hub
- East Lothian
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Whitecraig
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
About Whitecraig
Whitecraig is about 2 miles south-east of Musselburgh, in East Lothian. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Whitecraig is one of 48 places in East Lothian where we work. Our jobs stretch from Whitecraig to Edinburgh (7 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: EH21. Local streets include Whitecraig Crescent, Whitecraig Terrace and Whitecraig Gardens East, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Whitecraig: Carberry (1 mile south-east), Old Craighall (1 mile west), Inveresk (1 mile north), Wallyford (1 mile north-east) and Musselburgh (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Haddington (10 miles east), Tranent (4 miles north-east), North Berwick (15 miles north-east), Prestonpans (3 miles north-east), Cockenzie and Port Seton (5 miles north-east) and Longniddry (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Whitecraig
Typical jobs here are in homes near Whitecraig and Loretto School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wallyford station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Musselburgh Doll Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Midlothian Community Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Whinny Hill and Duddingston Loch.
Landlord and trade work in Whitecraig
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Whitecraig as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours.
- First the damaged area is cleaned.
- Next we fill the dents and chips.
- We level the repair to the board surface.
- We match the colour and grain by hand.
- We finish the repair to match the sheen of the floor.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the floor, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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How we price wood floor repair
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Access to the area
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Common problems we fix in Whitecraig
Chair legs, pets and dropped items mark wood and laminate floors, and sliding appliances can gouge the boards.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chipped board edges
- Burns
- Gouges from moving appliances
- Scratches from furniture and pets
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How changes to the job are handled
- What protection goes down before work starts
Nearby places to Whitecraig
Other services in Whitecraig
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a board frequently means lifting boards to reach it, sourcing a matching board and relaying. A repair leaves the floor down. Our wood floor repair starts from £95. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Whitecraig
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
See our full price list.
When we would advise against a repair
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Laminate swollen along the joints by water
- Boards that have lifted or warped
- Underfloor damage
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Solid wood
- Engineered wood
- Wood-effect vinyl (ask us)
- Laminate flooring
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
