Shetland Islands · Scotland
Worktop repair in Melby, Shetland Islands
Damaged worktop in Melby? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused during installation
- Scratches and knife marks
About our worktop repair in Melby
Pan burns, chipped edges and knife scratches are the most common worktop repairs. All are repaired in place. Whether it’s scratches and knife marks and snagging damage in a new kitchen, we can help, whatever the material.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back.
- Location
- Melby (ZE2)
- Area hub
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about worktop repair in Melby
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Melby included. There is no extra charge for travel.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Do you come to Melby?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Melby from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working that clears as it cures.
Can a scorch mark be fixed?
Generally. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
About Melby
Melby is in the Shetland Islands. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Our technicians cover 63 places in the Shetland Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of ZE2 is within our area. Nearby, we also work in Sandness (1 mile south-east), Walls (6 miles south-east), Aith (10 miles east), Easter Skeld (11 miles south-east) and Brae (12 miles north-east). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
What’s near Melby
Around Melby, we work in homes near St Margaret's Kirk and Graveyard. The countryside around Melby includes Loch of Norby.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Granite and stone
Granite and stone chip at edges and cut-outs. The repair is filled and polished to the stone’s finish.
Quartz
Quartz is tough, though edges can chip. Chips are filled with tinted resin and polished to the worktop’s finish.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Melby
For anyone letting property in or around Melby, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A cracked stone top that’s unsupported
- Discolouration deep in quartz
- Laminate that has blown or swollen
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Solid surface (such as Corian)
- Solid wood
- Quartz
- Granite & marble
- Laminate
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Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Do not let water sit on joints
- Steer clear of strong cleaners
- Re-oil timber worktops
- Never put hot pans down directly
Hot pans should always go on a trivet. Even stone and quartz can be marked by heat.
Daily use can make burns and chips worse, especially near the sink. Repairing it sooner keeps the job smaller.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Stone and quartz tops are templated and cut to fit, so replacing a section takes time and money. A repair takes a few hours. Our worktop repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Melby. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Melby
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
- Most jobs done in one visit
- No need to remove anything
Read our pricing.
Common problems we fix in Melby
Worktops take more punishment than anything else in the kitchen. Hot pans scorch, knives cut, and edges chip when heavy pans or tins hit them.
Customers generally contact us about:
- Dents and gouges
- A chipped quartz edge
- Chipped corners
- A heat mark or burn
Comparing quotes
- How your room will be protected
- When it can be used again
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What preparation is included
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We look at the damage and the worktop’s finish.
- We cut back any burnt or loose material.
- We fill and shape the damaged area.
- The pattern, flecks or grain are recreated.
- We finish it to match the sheen and leave it to cure.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
Most customers in Melby get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
