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Worktop repair in Exeter, Devon
Damaged worktop in Exeter? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Dents and gouges
- Scratches and knife marks
Covering Exeter
Exeter is in Devon. Wherever you are in the EX2 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Exeter is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
We work across the EX2, EX4, EX1 and EX3 postcode area and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Regent Square, Catherine Square and High Street. You will find Exeter on the A30 and A377, so it’s easy for us to reach. If you’re just outside Exeter, we cover Heavitree (1 mile east), Polsloe (1 mile north-east), Larkbeare (1 mile south-west), St Sidwells (1 mile north) and Wonford (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Exmouth (8 miles south-east), Newton Abbot (14 miles south), Tiverton (13 miles north), Teignmouth (12 miles south), Sidmouth (12 miles east) and Honiton (15 miles east). Exeter is among the bigger towns we cover in Devon.
Local landmarks in Exeter
Our clients here include homes close to Mount Radford Inn, Exeter University Library and Isca, among other places. Other local landmarks include Newtown Primary School (under half a mile north-west), St Luke's University Chapel (less than half a mile north), Sacred Heart Church (0.7 miles west) and Exeter Tutorial College (within half a mile south-west). For rail, the closest station is St James' Park station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Princesshay (0.5 miles west) and Exeter City Football Club Museum (0.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.
- Other local spots include Ludwell Valley Park (1.3 miles south-east)
Worktop repair in Exeter, done in place
A worktop repair is carried out in your kitchen, with the area around the damage covered. Most repairs take a few hours, and the worktop can be used again soon after. We work on solid wood, quartz and solid surface (such as Corian), and the jobs we see most are dents and gouges and chips near the sink.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Exeter and across Devon.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a worktop means removing the old one, cutting and fitting a new one and reconnecting the sink and hob, and it may not match the rest of the kitchen. Repairing the damage keeps your existing worktop. Our worktop repair starts from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Exeter
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- One price list for the entire UK
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
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How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We assess the damage and the worktop material.
- The area is cleaned and the edges of the damage prepared.
- A filler that suits the material goes in, and missing edges are rebuilt.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- The surface is sealed or finished to suit the worktop.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Exeter, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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What worktop repair costs
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- The material and finish
- Doing more than one item at once
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Quotes from your pictures
Phone photos are fine. Ensure they show:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Details of any past repairs
- A photo taken from further back
If you’re in Exeter and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Do not let water sit on joints
- Don’t leave spills to soak in
- Watch the edges with heavy pans
- Keep wood oiled
Use chopping boards and trivets, wipe up spills promptly, and re-oil wooden worktops regularly.
Edge chips can get bigger, and water can reach the core of laminate. Repairing it early stops that.
What a repair cannot fix
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- A worktop that has moved because its support has failed
- Water-swollen laminate
- A cracked stone top that’s unsupported
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Exeter
- Solid wood
- Solid surface (such as Corian)
- Granite & marble
- Quartz
- Laminate
Repairs by material
Solid surface
Solid surface tops are the same material all the way through, so marks can often be sanded and refinished.
Wood
Wooden worktops can be sanded, filled and re-oiled, with burns and dents put right.
Questions from Exeter
What happens after I send photos?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Do you work in Exeter?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Exeter for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
What does worktop repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
How much do I need to move?
Only the area we’re working on. We protect the rest of the kitchen.
Can you quote from pictures?
Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Exeter
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Exeter use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
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