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Worktop Repair for Ickham homes

Fixed-price worktop repair in Ickham and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Snagging damage in a new kitchen
  • Scratches and knife marks
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

Book worktop repair in Ickham

Worktop repair in Ickham without replacing anything

Each type of worktop needs a different approach: laminate is filled and patterned, quartz and stone are filled and polished, and wood is sanded and refinished. The goal is always a repair that blends in. Common call-outs are for a chipped edge and knife marks, in granite & marble, solid wood and laminate.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Ickham as everywhere else we work.

Where
Ickham (CT3)
Region
Kent
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Close-up of a technician filling damage on a solid wood worktop

Landlord and trade work in Ickham

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ickham as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

What affects the price in Ickham

Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Ickham. What changes the price is:

  • The material and finish
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Getting a price from photos

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Where you are, by postcode

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole worktop, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Questions from Ickham

Do you hold any accreditations?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.

Do you cover the entire of Kent?

The whole UK, including all of Kent. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Do I need to clear the kitchen?

Just near the damage. The rest of the kitchen stays usable.

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.

How do I get a price for worktop repair in Ickham?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Aftercare tips

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • Keep joints and edges dry
  • Clean spills right away
  • Steer clear of strong cleaners
  • Re-oil timber worktops

Leave the repaired area free of hot or heavy items until it has cured. After that, trivets and chopping boards protect it best.

A chip on an edge can grow, and on laminate, water can get into the core. Repairing it early stops that.

Our work in Ickham

Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Our technicians cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 57 miles away.

Our visits in CT3 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).

Near you in Ickham

In Ickham, that means homes near Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School, Church of St John and The Rose Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).

Map of Ickham © OpenStreetMap contributors

Honest limits

A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We cannot fix:

  • Laminate that has blown or swollen
  • Discolouration deep in quartz
  • A worktop that has moved because its support has failed

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

Materials we work on in Ickham

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

What we’re called out for in Ickham

Kitchen worktops have a hard life. Hot pans leave burns, knives cut, and heavy pans chip the edges.

If you can see any of these, send us a picture:

  • A dent from a dropped pan
  • A damaged sink edge
  • Chips caused during installation
  • Scratches and knife marks

What your quote should include

  • How long it needs to cure
  • Who will actually do the work
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • How the colour is matched

Choosing a repair company

How the visit works

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a morning or an afternoon.

  1. We look at the damage and the worktop’s finish.
  2. We cut back any burnt or loose material.
  3. We fill and shape the damaged area.
  4. We recreate the pattern, flecks or grain.
  5. We finish it to match the sheen and leave it to cure.

How to prepare

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

How to get a price

If you are in Ickham and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Repairs by material

Laminate

Laminate worktops have a printed decorative layer over a board core. We fill the damage and recreate the pattern by hand.

Solid surface

Solid surface materials are uniform throughout, so marks can frequently be sanded and refinished.

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.

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

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