Wiltshire · England

Worktop repair in Ham, Wiltshire

Our repair technicians come to Ham for chip, burn and scratch repairs to kitchen and bathroom worktops. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips caused during installation
  • A chipped quartz edge
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

Worktop repair for Ham homes

About our worktop repair in Ham

Different worktops need different repairs: laminate is filled and patterned, quartz and stone are filled and polished, and wood is sanded and refinished. We always aim for a repair that blends in. Common call-outs are for damage around the sink cut-out and cuts and scratches in the surface, across laminate, solid surface (such as Corian) and granite & marble.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard.

Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop
Location
Ham (SN8)
County
Wiltshire
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

What we do, step by step

Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Plan for a morning or an afternoon. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.

  1. The area around the damage is protected.
  2. The damage is cleaned and any loose material removed.
  3. We fill it and level it with the worktop.
  4. The colour and pattern are built up by hand.
  5. We seal and polish it to the right sheen.

Preparing for the visit

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

Get a quote

Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your SN8 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Send pictures for a quote

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How to look after the repair

To keep it looking its best for years:

  • Clean spills immediately
  • Chopping boards prevent scratches
  • Always use a trivet for hot pans
  • Keep joints and edges dry

Keep joints and the sink edge dry, particularly with laminate and timber.

A burn or chip can get worse with daily use, especially near the sink. An earlier repair is a smaller repair.

Landlord and trade work in Ham

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ham use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Common questions in Ham

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Can a scorch mark be fixed?

Frequently, yes. We remove the damaged surface, fill it and recreate the pattern.

Will there be a smell?

It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

What does worktop repair cost?

Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your SN8 postcode.

What information do you need?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.

What we’re called out for in Ham

Around the sink, water gets into joints on laminate and wood, which can cause swelling.

The most common problems we are called about are:

  • A chipped edge
  • Dents and gouges
  • Burns from hot pans
  • Damage from fitting or building work

What your quote should include

  • What preparation is included
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • Whether the price covers travel

10 questions to ask before booking

What we cannot put right

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • Cracks right through stone that has moved
  • Failed support under the worktop
  • Laminate swollen by water from underneath

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

Materials we repair

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

Should you replace it?

Even a single new length of worktop means templating, cutting and refitting the sink and hob. A repair is a few hours with everything left in place. Our worktop repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why us?

  • One visit for most repairs
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Work done at your home or business
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures

See our full price list.

What affects the price in Ham

Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The type of damage
  • Access to the area
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Getting a price from pictures

When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • One picture of the entire worktop
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Ham and the surrounding area

Ham is about 9 miles west of Newbury, in Wiltshire. We visit homes and businesses in Ham and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We cover 425 places in Wiltshire. Our nearest city page is London, about 62 miles away.

Here we cover the SN8 postcode area. Local streets include Church Road, Ham Road and Spray Road. Close by, we cover Shalbourne (1 mile west), Rivar (1 mile south-west), Buttermere (1 mile south-east), Bagshot (1 mile north-west) and Little Bedwyn (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Marlborough (9 miles north-west), Bulford (15 miles south-west), Pewsey (10 miles west), Aldbourne (9 miles north-west), Burbage (6 miles west) and Ramsbury (6 miles north-west).

Around Ham

Around Ham, we work in homes near Crown and Anchor pub, Shalbourne CofE Primary School and Church of All Saints, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bedwyn station, roughly 3.2 miles west. A little further out are Bedwyn Stone Museum (3.4 miles west). The countryside around Ham includes Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.

Map of Ham © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

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.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

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