Repairing flooboards

[pineapple]

I'm decorating a bedroom and (where previous occupants did some clumsy diy) there is a foot long split in one floorboard - with a hole about 2 x 1 inch (in old money) at the end.
Is there a way to repair the damaged area without removing any of it or could I get away with replacing that part of the board? The floor will be carpeted.

In another bedroom there is a hole - about 3'' x 1'' in one board. Same applies - though it is hidden by a heavy duty rug at the mo.

I may be selling up in the spring so while I don't want to leave the incomers with holes in the floor, I don't want to go to too much expense either.
Cheers

 

[AronSearle]

Easier to replace them.

If they are T&G and you don't fancy the thought of ripping them out, cut some timber plugs to fit the hole, sand it flat, cover it with carpet.

 

[foxhole]

Or over board with hardboard, prevents boards showing thru thin carpet.

 

[jamesdean1986]

Had a similar issue earlier in the year when renovating our house.
Ended up just replacing the board.
With the correct tools its not that difficult to cut them out. I found that a multitool made a clean job of it.
And always remember to cut on a beam!

PS its wise to know if your size floor boards are still available.... my replacement ones were about 3mm narrower than the originals.