Edinburgh · Scotland
Worktop repair in Gilmerton, Edinburgh
Fixed-price worktop repair in Gilmerton and the surrounding area, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips near the sink
- Cuts and scratches in the surface
About our worktop repair in Gilmerton
Burns from hot pans, chips on edges and scratches from knives are the most common worktop repairs. All are repaired in place. Common call-outs are for chips near the sink and snagging damage in a new kitchen, in laminate, solid surface (such as Corian) and solid wood.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Area
- Gilmerton (EH17, EH16)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the damage, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We look at the damage and the worktop’s finish.
- We cut back any burnt or loose material.
- We fill and shape the damaged area.
- The pattern, flecks or grain are recreated.
- It’s finished to the same sheen and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole worktop, we can price the job without visiting.
Advice
What worktop repair costs
Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Gilmerton. The price comes down to:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What the surface is made of
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send pictures for a quote
You can take the pictures on your phone. Ensure they show:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One picture of the whole worktop
- Where you are, by postcode
- What it’s made of, if you know
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Nearby places to Gilmerton
Other services in Gilmerton
Covering Gilmerton
Gilmerton is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Gilmerton and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Gilmerton is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.
Jobs in EH17 and EH16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Drum Avenue, Brosie Road and Hyvot Avenue and the roads around them. Gilmerton is on the A772, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Ferniehill (1 mile north), Fernieside (1 mile north), Moredun (1 mile north), Craigour (1 mile north) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Gilmerton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Drum Park, Lasswade and Gracemount High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shawfair station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2 miles north-west) and Craigmillar Castle (1.5 miles north). Open spaces near Gilmerton include The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
Repairs by material
Granite and stone
Granite and stone chip at edges and cut-outs. We fill and polish the repair to match the stone.
Wood
Wooden worktops can be sanded, filled and re-oiled, and burns and dents repaired.
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Gilmerton as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
How to care for the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Use a chopping board
- Take care with heavy pans near edges
- Keep a trivet by the hob
- Use pH-neutral cleaners on stone
Hot pans should always go on a trivet. Heat can mark quartz and stone as well.
Daily use can make burns and chips worse particularly around the sink. An earlier repair is a smaller repair.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Common problems we fix in Gilmerton
Most chips are on edges and corners, generally from pans, tins or dishes knocked against them.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips caused during installation
- Cuts and scratches in the surface
- A damaged sink edge
- Burns from hot pans
Before you book anyone
- What preparation is included
- Aftercare advice
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How soon you can use it again
Repair or replace: which is better?
Stone and quartz have to be templated and cut, so replacing a section takes time and money. Repairing it is a few hours’ work. Our worktop repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Gilmerton. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why book with us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Everything repaired in place
See our prices page.
FAQs for Gilmerton
How much do I need to move?
Just near the damage. You can typically still use the rest of the kitchen.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Is a burnt worktop repairable?
In most cases. Send us a picture and we will tell you.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
What does worktop repair cost?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
