Scottish Borders · Scotland
Worktop repair in Maxton, Scottish Borders
Local worktop repair for Maxton: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips near the sink
- Chips on edges and corners
How we handle worktop repair in Maxton
Laminate, quartz, granite, solid surface and wooden worktops can all be repaired, matching the colour and pattern by hand. Nothing is taken out. We work on quartz, solid wood and solid surface (such as Corian), and the jobs we see most are cuts and scratches in the surface and a damaged sink edge.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Maxton (TD6)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We turn up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First we look at the damage and what the worktop is made of.
- We clean the area and prepare the edges of the damage.
- A filler that suits the material goes in, and missing edges are rebuilt.
- The colour and pattern are matched by hand.
- Finally we seal or finish the area to match.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
For a price in Maxton, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
Where we work around Maxton
Maxton is about 8 miles south-east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Clients in Maxton get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Maxton is one of 89 places in the Scottish Borders where we work. Our jobs stretch from Maxton to Edinburgh (about 35 miles away).
All of TD6 is covered. Neighbouring places we cover include Greycrook (1 mile west), St Boswells (1 mile north-west), Newtown St Boswells (3 miles north-west), Bowden (4 miles west) and Ancrum (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Galashiels (8 miles north-west), Hawick (12 miles south-west), Kelso (8 miles east), Selkirk (9 miles west), Jedburgh (6 miles south-east) and Wilton (12 miles south-west).
Around Maxton
In Maxton, that means homes near Maxton Kirk, among other places. A little further out are Dingleton Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Castle Holydean (4.7 miles west). The countryside around Maxton includes Bemersyde Moss and Peniel Heugh.
Why repair rather than replace?
Stone and quartz tops are templated and cut to fit, so replacing a section takes time and money. Repairing it is a few hours’ work. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Maxton
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our prices page.
What your worktop is made of matters
Wood
Wooden worktops can be sanded, filled and re-oiled, with burns and dents put right.
Quartz
Quartz is hard, but its edges are brittle. Chips are filled with tinted resin and polished.
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Common questions in Maxton
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide, so Maxton is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Are there extra charges for Maxton?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can a quartz edge be fixed?
Yes. Chips on edges and around the sink are very common repairs, filled and polished to match.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Signs you need worktop repair in Maxton
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:
- Burns from hot pans
- A dent from a dropped pan
- Knife marks
- Snagging damage in a new kitchen
Before you book anyone
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long it needs to cure
- What aftercare is recommended
- How your room will be protected
When we would advise against a repair
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- A worktop that has moved because its support has failed
- Deep heat discolouration in quartz, which may not fully disappear
- Water-swollen laminate
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Solid wood
- Granite & marble
- Quartz
- Laminate
- Solid surface (such as Corian)
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material and finish
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed price
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any details about the material
- Details of any past repairs
- One picture of the entire worktop
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Re-oil timber worktops
- Dry around the sink and joints
- Avoid harsh chemicals on stone and quartz
- Clean spills straight away
Leave the repaired area free of hot or heavy items until it has cured. After that, trivets and chopping boards protect it best.
Edge chips can get bigger, and on laminate, water can get into the core. Repairing it early stops that.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
