Scottish Borders · Scotland
Worktop repair in Melrose, Scottish Borders
Worktop repair in Melrose without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Dents and gouges
- Chips caused during installation
Worktop repair in Melrose, done in place
We repair worktops in place, with the area around the damage covered. Most repairs take a few hours, and you can use the worktop again shortly afterwards. Whether it’s damage around the sink cut-out and chipped corners, we can help, on solid wood, quartz and laminate alike.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Melrose (TD6)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair can’t fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Severe heat marks in quartz
- A top that moves on its units
- Laminate that has blown or swollen
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Solid surface (such as Corian)
- Laminate
- Quartz
- Granite & marble
- Solid wood
Melrose questions
Do you repair quartz?
Yes. Chips on edges and around the sink are very common repairs, matched and polished.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
What does worktop repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Is a burnt worktop repairable?
In most cases. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you what’s possible.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Our work in Melrose
Melrose is about 3 miles east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Anywhere in TD6, we come to you. We work in 89 places in the Scottish Borders, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 30 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: TD6. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, Market Square and St Dunstan's Park and the roads around them. Melrose sits on or near the B6359 and B6361, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also work in Gattonside (1 mile north), Darnick (1 mile west), Newstead (1 mile east), Tweedbank (2 miles west) and Bowden (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Galashiels (3 miles west), Hawick (12 miles south), Kelso (11 miles east), Selkirk (6 miles south-west), Jedburgh (11 miles south-east) and Wilton (12 miles south).
Around Melrose
Typical jobs here are in homes near Melrose, among other places. Melrose’s nearest station is Tweedbank station, about 1.5 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Commendators House Museum (under half a mile east) and Castle Holydean (2.4 miles south). For a walk, there’s Eildon Hill North and Bemersyde Moss.
When to call us in Melrose
Most chips are on edges and corners, frequently when something heavy catches the edge.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Dents and gouges
- Knife marks
- Burns from hot pans
- Damage from fitting or building work
Before booking anyone
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How the colour is matched
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How long it needs to cure
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep a trivet by the hob
- Keep joints and edges dry
- Don’t knock pans against the edge
- Do not leave spills to soak in
Never put hot pans straight onto the worktop. Heat can mark quartz and stone as well.
Damage near the sink is worth repairing quickly, as water can get in and cause swelling.
Towns and villages near Melrose
Also in Melrose
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Melrose, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a few hours, depending on the damage from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We assess the damage and the worktop material.
- 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.
- We seal or finish the surface to suit the worktop.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
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Different materials, different repairs
Granite and stone
Granite and stone chip at edges and cut-outs. The repair is filled and polished to the stone’s finish.
Wood
Timber tops can be sanded and refinished, and burns and dents repaired.
Should you replace it?
A new worktop means removing the old one, templating and fitting a replacement and reconnecting the sink and hob, and it may not match the rest of the kitchen. Repairing the damage leaves the worktop in place. Our worktop repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Melrose. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Melrose
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Normally one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our full price list.
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
