Shropshire · England
Worktop repair in Cross Houses, Shropshire
Chip, burn and scratch repairs to kitchen and bathroom worktops for homes and businesses in Cross Houses and across Shropshire. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped edge
- Damage from fitting or building work
Worktop repair in Cross Houses without replacing anything
A new worktop rarely matches the old one, especially in an L-shaped or long kitchen. Repairing the damage keeps your kitchen as it is. Common call-outs are for a chipped quartz edge and chips on edges and corners, on solid wood, granite & marble and quartz.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Cross Houses (SY5)
- County
- Shropshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What your worktop is made of matters
Granite and stone
Granite and stone chip at edges and cut-outs. The repair is filled and polished to the stone’s finish.
Solid surface
Solid surface tops are the same material all the way through, so scratches and burns can often be sanded out and refinished.
How to look after the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Oil wooden tops regularly
- Avoid harsh chemicals on stone and quartz
- Do not cut directly on the worktop
- Wipe up spills quickly
Let the repair cure for the time we give you before putting anything heavy or hot on it. After that, trivets and chopping boards are your best protection.
Daily use can make burns and chips worse. An earlier repair is a smaller repair.
What we can’t put right
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A worktop that has moved because its support has failed
- Deep heat discolouration in quartz, which may not fully disappear
- A cracked stone top that is unsupported
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Cross Houses
- Quartz
- Granite & marble
- Solid wood
- Solid surface (such as Corian)
- Laminate
What happens on the day
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours.
- We look at the damage and the worktop’s finish.
- We cut back any burnt or loose material.
- The area is filled and shaped.
- The pattern, flecks or grain are recreated.
- It’s finished to the same sheen and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Related advice
Cross Houses and the surrounding area
Cross Houses is about 4 miles south-east of Shrewsbury, in Shropshire. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Cross Houses, so there’s no workshop to go to. Cross Houses is one of 433 towns and villages in Shropshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Cross Houses to Birmingham (about 36 miles away).
Our visits in SY5 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include High Cross Avenue, Holcroft Way and Ridout Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Atcham (1 mile north), Coundarbour (2 miles south-east), Emstrey (2 miles north-west), Sutton (3 miles north-west) and Condover (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Shrewsbury (4 miles north-west), Madeley (10 miles east), Bridgnorth (14 miles south-east), Coleham (4 miles north-west), Kingsland (4 miles north-west) and Belle Vue (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Cross Houses
Around Cross Houses, we work in homes near All Saints Church and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shrewsbury station, about 4.4 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Beeches Hospital (3.8 miles west) and Acton Burnell Castle (3.4 miles south). For a walk, there is Bomere Pool and Haughmond Hill.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a worktop means removing the old one, cutting and fitting a new one and refitting the sink and hob, and it may not match the rest of the kitchen. Repairing the damage keeps your existing worktop. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cross Houses
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- One visit for most repairs
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our prices page.
Cross Houses questions
Can a quartz edge be fixed?
Yes. We repair quartz chips regularly, filled and polished to match.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
How much do I need to move?
Only the area we’re working on. The rest is covered and protected.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Normally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Nearby places to Cross Houses
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Landlord and trade work in Cross Houses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Signs you need worktop repair in Cross Houses
The worst damage often happens in a moment: a hot pan set straight down, or a heavy pan catching the edge. Scratches build up more slowly, from knives and grit.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Knife marks
- A dent from a dropped pan
- Damage to a stone worktop
- Chips near the sink
What to look for in a quote
- What preparation is included
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- When it can be used again
- Who will actually do the work
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
