Shetland Islands · Scotland
Worktop repair in Houbie, Shetland Islands
Fixed-price worktop repair in Houbie and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Gouges in the surface
- Burns from hot pans
Worktop repair in Houbie without replacing anything
Each type of worktop needs a different approach: we fill and pattern laminate, fill and polish quartz and stone, and sand and refinish wood. The goal is always a repair that blends in. Whether it’s a dent from a dropped pan and a chipped quartz edge, we can typically put it right, on granite & marble, laminate and solid wood alike.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Houbie and across the Shetland Islands.
- Where
- Houbie (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Houbie: your questions answered
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you work in Houbie?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Houbie for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Repair or replace in Houbie?
Replacing a worktop means taking out the damaged top, templating and fitting a replacement and refitting the sink and hob, and it may not match the rest of the kitchen. A repair keeps your existing worktop. Prices start from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
What you get with us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Same prices wherever you are
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our full price list.
What a repair can’t fix
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Through cracks in stone that is moving
- A worktop that has moved because its support has failed
- Severe heat marks in quartz
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Laminate
- Solid surface (such as Corian)
- Granite & marble
- Solid wood
- Quartz
What worktop repair costs
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- What the surface is made of
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
There is 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 come back to you with a fixed figure.
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It usually takes a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- First, we check the damage and the finish we need to match.
- We cut back any burnt or loose material.
- We fill and shape the damaged area.
- We recreate the pattern, flecks or grain.
- It’s finished to the same sheen and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Houbie, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Houbie
Water around the sink can get into laminate and wood joints, and that can make them swell.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A heat mark or burn
- Knife marks
- Damage from fitting or building work
- A damaged sink edge
Comparing quotes
- What happens if they find more damage
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- If travel is included in the price
- What prep work is covered
More services for Houbie
Houbie and nearby
Houbie is in the Shetland Islands. We visit homes and businesses in Houbie, so there’s no workshop to go to. We cover 63 places across the Shetland Islands.
All of ZE2 is within our area. Other places close to Houbie include Clivocast (6 miles north), Aywick (6 miles south-west), Mid Yell (7 miles west), Camb (7 miles west) and Burravoe (9 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
Landmarks near Houbie
Around Houbie, we work in homes near Fetlar Primary School and Fetlar Church. Nearby you’ll also find Fetlar Interpretive Centre (less than half a mile south-east). The countryside around Houbie includes Vord Hill and Skutes Water.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Dry around the sink and joints
- Chopping boards prevent scratches
- Oil wooden tops regularly
- Do not leave spills to soak in
Wipe water away from joints and around the sink, particularly with laminate and timber.
Damage near the sink is worth repairing quickly, as water can get in and cause swelling.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Solid surface
Solid surface tops are the same material all the way through, so scratches and burns can frequently be sanded out and refinished.
Wood
Timber tops can be sanded and refinished, with burns and dents put right.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Houbie
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
