Orkney Islands · Scotland
Worktop Repair for Hourston homes
Chip, burn and scratch repairs to kitchen and bathroom worktops for homes and businesses in Hourston and across the Orkney Islands. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Burns from hot pans
- Damage to a stone worktop
Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A cracked stone top that is unsupported
- A top that moves on its units
- Severe heat marks in quartz
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Hourston
- Solid wood
- Quartz
- Laminate
- Solid surface (such as Corian)
- Granite & marble
Worktop repair in Hourston without replacing anything
A damaged worktop does not have to mean a new kitchen. We fill and refinish the damage so it blends into the pattern. Common call-outs are for damage to a stone worktop and scorch marks from pans, on granite & marble, solid wood and laminate.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Hourston as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Hourston (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Wood
Wooden worktops can be sanded, filled and re-oiled, and burns and dents repaired.
Quartz
Quartz is crushed stone bound with resin. We fill and polish chipped edges.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hourston
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Hourston and nearby
Hourston is about 11 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. From the centre of Hourston to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Hourston is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands we cover.
All of KW17 is within our area. Other places close to Hourston include Russland (1 mile south), Dounby (1 mile north), Harray (2 miles south-east), Skeabrae (2 miles north-west) and Tenston (2 miles south-west). For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
Local landmarks in Hourston
Other landmarks nearby include Corrigall Farm Museum (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Hourston include Loch of Bosquoy and Kame of Corrigall.
Can I fix it myself?
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, then guarantee it for a year.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
FAQs for Hourston
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
How much do I need to move?
Just near the damage. The rest of the kitchen stays usable.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
How we price worktop repair
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many areas need work
- How hard the colour is to match
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed price
Two or three clear photos are typically enough. Try to include:
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A wider photo showing the whole worktop
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Repairing versus replacing in Hourston
Replacing a worktop means removing the old one, templating and fitting a replacement and reconnecting the sink and hob, and matching the rest of the kitchen can be hard. A repair leaves the worktop in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hourston
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Take a look at our full price list.
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Don’t cut directly on the worktop
- Take care with heavy pans near edges
- Clean spills straight away
- Use pH-neutral cleaners on stone
Hot pans should always go on a trivet. Even stone and quartz can be marked by heat.
Damage near the sink is worth repairing quickly, because water gets in and swells the board.
How it works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. You can expect it to take a morning or an afternoon.
- First we look at the damage and what the worktop is made of.
- Next we clean up and prepare the damaged area.
- 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
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole worktop, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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