Solihull · England

Worktop repair in Knowle, Solihull

Local worktop repair for Knowle: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage from fitting or building work
  • Scratches and knife marks
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

Worktop repair near Knowle

About our worktop repair in Knowle

Worktops are expensive to replace and hard to match, particularly where several lengths join. A repair leaves the kitchen untouched. We are frequently asked to fix damage from fitting or building work and chips near the sink, across solid surface (such as Corian), laminate and quartz.

All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.

Location
Knowle (B93)
Area hub
Solihull
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Wooden worktop being repaired in a customer’s kitchen

Work for landlords and builders

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.

When we would advise against a repair

A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:

  • Severe heat marks in quartz
  • Laminate that has blown or swollen
  • A cracked stone top that’s unsupported

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

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

Different materials, different repairs

Quartz

Quartz is tough, though edges can chip. We fill chips with a tinted resin and polish them to the worktop’s finish.

Solid surface

Solid surface tops are the same material all the way through, so scratches and burns can often be sanded out and refinished.

Do you need worktop repair in Knowle?

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

Get in touch if you’ve noticed:

  • A heat mark or burn
  • A damaged sink edge
  • Chips in quartz or granite
  • Scratches and knife marks

What to look for in a quote

  • How the colour is matched
  • Who turns up on the day
  • How long it needs to cure
  • If travel is included in the price

Our hiring checklist

Knowle: your questions answered

Can you match the pattern on my worktop?

Yes. We recreate the pattern by hand so it blends in.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Knowle.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.

Can you repair a burn in a worktop?

In most cases. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you what’s possible.

Will you leave a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

Will there be a smell?

It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

Are you accredited?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

When can you do it?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

Where we work around Knowle

Knowle is about 3 miles south-east of Solihull, in Solihull. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Knowle is one of 33 towns and villages in Solihull we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 9 miles away.

All of B93 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Station Road, High Street and Bower Square and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Knowle, we cover Bentley Heath (1 mile south-west), Rotten Row (1 mile south-east), Copt Heath (1 mile north), Norton Green (1 mile south) and Dorridge (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Solihull (3 miles north-west), Elmdon Heath (3 miles north-west), Dickens Heath (4 miles west), Cheswick Green (3 miles west), Marston Green (5 miles north) and Hampton in Arden (3 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Solihull, Knowle is somewhere we visit often.

What’s near Knowle

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Wilsons Arms Public House, Knowle Church of England Primary Academy and Dorridge Wood, among other places. You will also find Arden (less than half a mile south-east) and Knowle Parish Church (under half a mile east). The closest station to Knowle is Dorridge station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bickenhill Castle Hills Farm (3.4 miles north) and Catherine-de-Barnes Isolation Hospital (1.9 miles north).

Map of Knowle © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we do, step by step

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a morning or an afternoon. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to look after it.

  1. First we look at the damage and what the worktop is made of.
  2. Next we clean up and prepare the damaged area.
  3. We fill with a filler suited to the material and rebuild any missing edge.
  4. We match the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. The surface is sealed or finished to suit the worktop.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Ask for a price

To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

How we price worktop repair

Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Knowle. The price depends on:

  • The type of damage
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Access to the area
  • The material and finish

No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

How to get a fixed price

Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • One picture of the entire worktop
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.

How to care for the repair

Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:

  • Use pH-neutral cleaners on stone
  • Wipe up spills quickly
  • Watch the edges with heavy pans
  • Don’t cut directly on the worktop

Never put hot pans straight onto the worktop. Even stone and quartz can be marked by heat.

Do not leave damage by the sink, because water gets in and swells the board.

DIY kit or professional repair?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

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