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Worktop repair in Alder Hills, Poole

Our technicians come to Alder Hills for chip, burn and scratch repairs to kitchen and bathroom worktops. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scorch marks from pans
  • Chipped corners
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

Book worktop repair in Alder Hills

Our work in Alder Hills

Alder Hills is about 2 miles east of Poole, in Poole. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in 18 places across Poole.

We work across the BH12, BH11 and BH10 postcode area. That includes homes on Boyd Road, Cooke Road and Alder Road and the roads around them. Alder Hills is on the A3040 and A3049, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also work in Talbot Woods (1 mile east), Rossmore (1 mile west), West Howe (1 mile north), Alderney (1 mile west) and Branksome (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Longfleet (3 miles south-west), Oakdale (3 miles west), Sterte (3 miles west), Waterloo (3 miles west), Stanley Green (3 miles west) and Parkstone (3 miles south-west).

Landmarks near Alder Hills

Around Alder Hills, we work in homes near Fernheath Playing Fields, Talbot Primary School and St Saviour and the streets around them. Nearby too are Talbot Combined School (less than half a mile east) and St Aldhelm's Academy (0.8 miles west). For rail, the closest station is Branksome station, roughly 1 mile south. A little further out are Alderney Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Big Four Railway Museum & Model Centre (2.2 miles south-east).

  • Parks and local facilities nearby include Bournemouth (2.2 miles south-east)
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Worktop repair in Alder Hills, done in place

Worktops are expensive to replace and hard to match, especially in an L-shaped or long kitchen. Repairing the damage keeps your kitchen as it is. If you’re dealing with knife marks and chips on edges and corners, we can help, whatever the material.

All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.

Wooden worktop being repaired in a customer’s kitchen
Location
Alder Hills (BH12, BH11, BH10)
County
Poole
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Quartz

Quartz is crushed stone bound with resin. We fill and polish chipped edges to match the sheen.

Wood

Wooden worktops can be sanded, filled and re-oiled, with burns and dents put right.

Honest limits

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:

  • Failed support under the worktop
  • Water-swollen laminate
  • A cracked stone top that’s unsupported

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.

What we work on

  • Laminate
  • Quartz
  • Solid surface (such as Corian)
  • Solid wood
  • Granite & marble

What affects the price in Alder Hills

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

  • The material
  • How many areas need work
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Send photos for a quote

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • What it’s made of, if you know

Most clients in Alder Hills get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

How the visit works

The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. First, we check the damage and the finish we need to match.
  2. We cut back any burnt or loose material.
  3. The area is filled and shaped.
  4. We recreate the pattern, flecks or grain.
  5. We finish it to match the sheen and leave it to cure.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

Ask for a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire worktop, we can give you a fixed quote.

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Do you need worktop repair in Alder Hills?

Around the sink, water gets into joints on laminate and wood, and that can make them swell.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

  • Chips in quartz or granite
  • Scratches and knife marks
  • Gouges in the surface
  • Damage around the sink cut-out

Comparing quotes

  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • Who will actually do the work
  • How the colour is matched
  • What protection goes down before work starts

10 questions to ask before you book

Alder Hills questions

When can you do it?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

What happens after I send photos?

We come back with a fixed quote, typically with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

Are there extra charges for Alder Hills?

We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

How do I book?

Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire worktop and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

Repairing versus replacing in Alder Hills

Even if you could get the same laminate, it may not match after years of light and use. A repair is matched to what you have now. Prices start from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why us?

  • Usually one visit, start to finish
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor

See our prices page.

Looking after it afterwards

So the finish stays in good condition for years:

  • Chopping boards prevent scratches
  • Keep a trivet by the hob
  • Don’t knock pans against the edge
  • Steer clear of strong cleaners

Use chopping boards and trivets, wipe up spills promptly, and keep wooden tops oiled.

Don’t leave damage by the sink, because water gets in and swells the board.

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