Furniture scratch repair in Sidmouth
Looking for professional furniture scratch repair help in Sidmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable small jobs services across Sidmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-40 mins
Location
Sidmouth
Scratches in wooden furniture touched up with colour-matched filler and blended in. Won't make them invisible, but you'll struggle to notice them.
### When Furniture Gets Battle Scars
Moved something across the table and left a white scratch? Kids dragged toys across the cabinet? Dog's claws on the wooden floor? Scratches happen. But they don't have to be **permanent reminders**.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Fresh scratches are easier to fix than old ones that have got dirt and grime worked into them. Don't leave it for years.
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### Quick Touch-Up vs. Proper Repair
There's furniture pens from Argos, and there's doing it properly:
| ✅ Proper Repair | ❌ Furniture Pen | |-----------------|-----------------| | Scratch cleaned and prepped | Just coloured over dirt | | Filled if needed, then coloured | Only works on surface scratches | | Sealed to protect the repair | Wears off in weeks | | Blended to match grain | Obvious brown line |
Furniture pens have their place (light scratches on dark wood), but for anything you can catch your nail on, it needs filling.
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Service**
| Step | What Happens | |------|--------------| | **Clean** | Scratch cleared of dirt and old polish | | **Fill** | Deep scratches filled with colour-matched filler | | **Blend** | Colour adjusted to match surrounding wood | | **Seal** | Protected so it lasts |
**📦 You're Left With** - Scratches way less obvious - Smooth surface (no catching your sleeve on it) - Properly sealed repair - Furniture looking loved not battered
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### Pricing Guide
| Job | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-----|----------------|------------| | Single scratch | 15-20 mins | **£60** | | Multiple scratches same area | 30-40 mins | **£60** | | Deep gouge or large area | 45-60 mins | **£60-85** |
*£60 minimum (first hour). Multiple scratches in same visit makes sense.*
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### Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ **House sale coming up** - viewers notice scratched furniture
✅ **Recent accident** - something dragged across the table
✅ **Rental property** - damage needs sorting before moving out
✅ **Nice furniture** - worth repairing not replacing
Why Choose Us for Furniture scratch repair in Sidmouth?
Scratches blended to match surrounding wood
Proper colour-matched filler used
Professional finish that lasts
Saves replacing expensive furniture
What to Expect
### Step 1: Clean & Assess Get the scratch clean so I can see exactly what we're dealing with. Surface scratch or deep gouge makes a difference to the repair method. ### Step 2: Fill & Match If it's deep, fill it first with colour-matched wood filler. Then blend the colour to match the surrounding wood tone and grain pattern. ### Step 3: Seal & Protect Once the colour's right, seal it so it doesn't wear off or get dirty. Should last years if done properly.
Our Sidmouth Service Coverage
We cover Sidmouth and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Sidmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🪵 **Real wood vs. veneer:** Scratches in real solid wood can be sanded and refinished. Scratches through thin veneer reveal the cheaper wood underneath - harder to hide but I can fill and colour them. **Multiple pieces?** If you're touching up scratches on several items, do them all while I'm there. Same materials, same visit, much more cost-effective. **Exeter's older furniture** (and we've got some beautiful antique pieces in Devon houses) sometimes needs a light hand. I won't sand down a Victorian table unless you specifically want that - sometimes scratches add character.
Frequently Asked Questions about Furniture scratch repair in Sidmouth
Can you actually make scratches disappear?
Not completely - I can't make them invisible. But I can blend them in so they're way less obvious. On dark wood with the right filler, you'd really struggle to spot them. On lighter wood or deep gouges, they'll always show a bit but much better than they are now.
What types of scratches can you fix?
Surface scratches in the finish are easiest - just need touching up. Deeper scratches into the wood need filling first, then colour-matching. Gouges and dents are trickier but can still be improved. I'll be honest about what's achievable when I see it.
Do you have to match my exact wood colour?
I'll get as close as possible. I carry a range of wood filler colours and can mix them. Might not be 100% perfect match but it'll be close enough that you won't notice from across the room.
How long does the repair last?
Properly done, years. It's not just slapping some filler in - I prep it, fill it, seal it. The filler is permanent. The only time it fails is if the area gets wet repeatedly or something hits the exact same spot again.
Can you fix scratches on laminate furniture?
Laminate is trickier because it's printed pattern not real wood. I can fill and colour it but it won't blend as well as on real wood. Sometimes a furniture touch-up pen from Screwfix does the job just as well on laminate.
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Got multiple jobs?
Make the most of your first hour - I can often tackle several small tasks in one visit. List everything you need done when you call!
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