Highland · Scotland
Worktop Repair for Janetstown homes
Chip, burn and scratch repairs to kitchen and bathroom worktops in Janetstown, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage in a new kitchen
- A damaged sink edge
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- First we look at the damage and what the worktop is made of.
- Next we clean up and prepare the damaged area.
- We fill the damage with a suitable filler and build up any lost edge.
- The colour and pattern are matched by hand.
- Finally we seal or finish the area to match.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Make sure the area is dry
Get a quote
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, with your KW14 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Worktop repair in Janetstown without replacing anything
A worktop repair is carried out in your kitchen, with the rest of the kitchen protected. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can use the worktop again shortly afterwards. If you are dealing with cuts and scratches in the surface and a dent from a dropped pan, we can help, on quartz, solid surface (such as Corian) and solid wood alike.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Janetstown (KW14)
- County
- Highland
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Laminate that has blown or swollen
- A worktop that has moved because its support has failed
- A cracked stone top that is unsupported
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Janetstown
- Quartz
- Solid wood
- Laminate
- Solid surface (such as Corian)
- Granite & marble
How to look after the repair
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Keep joints and edges dry
- Don’t cut directly on the worktop
- Keep a trivet by the hob
- Don’t leave spills to soak in
Leave the repaired area free of hot or heavy items until it has cured. After that, trivets and chopping boards are your best protection.
A chip on an edge can grow, and on laminate, water can get into the core. Repairing it early stops that.
Janetstown and nearby
Janetstown is about 3 miles south-west of Thurso, in Highland. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Janetstown is one of 253 towns and villages in Highland where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: KW14. We also cover the places around Janetstown: Glengolly (1 mile east), Westfield (2 miles south-west), Thurso (3 miles north-east), Scrabster (3 miles north) and Forss (3 miles north-west). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Near you in Janetstown
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Thurso High School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Thurso station, about 2.4 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Dunbar Hospital (1.8 miles north-east) and Thurso Heritage Museum (2.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Janetstown includes Broubster Leans RSPB Reserve and Loch Calder.
Should you replace it?
Stone and quartz have to be templated and cut, so replacing one section is a big job. A repair takes a few hours. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Janetstown
- No need to remove anything
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- A fixed quote before booking
- Generally one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our full price list.
Different materials, different repairs
Wood
Timber tops can be sanded and refinished, and burns and dents repaired.
Solid surface
Solid surface tops are the same material all the way through, so marks can often be sanded and refinished.
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
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 usually the cheaper route.
Signs you need worktop repair in Janetstown
Kitchen worktops have a hard life. Hot pans scorch, knives leave scratches, and heavy pans chip the edges.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Scratches and knife marks
- Damage to a stone worktop
- A heat mark or burn
- Chipped corners
What to look for in a quote
- Who will actually do the work
- How long it needs to cure
- What prep work is covered
- How changes to the job are handled
FAQs for Janetstown
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Can you match granite flecks?
Yes. We recreate the pattern by hand.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Do I need to empty the worktop?
Only the area we’re working on. The rest is covered and protected.
What else we do in Janetstown
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
