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Worktop repair in Merchiston, Edinburgh
We travel to Merchiston for chip, burn and scratch repairs to kitchen and bathroom worktops. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage in a new kitchen
- Chipped corners
How we handle worktop repair in Merchiston
Each type of worktop needs a different approach: we fill and pattern laminate, fill and polish quartz and stone, and sand and refinish wood. The goal is always a repair that blends in. Common call-outs are for damage around the sink cut-out and a chipped edge, across laminate, granite & marble and solid wood.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back.
- Location
- Merchiston (EH10, EH11, EH3)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What your worktop is made of matters
Wood
Wooden worktops can be sanded, filled and re-oiled, with burns and dents put right.
Granite and stone
Granite and stone chip at edges and cut-outs. We fill and polish the repair to match the stone.
How we price worktop repair
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- How much damage there is
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any details about the material
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One picture of the whole worktop
For a price in Merchiston, 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.
When to call us in Merchiston
Sink and hob cut-outs are weak points, so cracks and chips frequently start there.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Dents and gouges
- Chips in quartz or granite
- A heat mark or burn
- Chips near the sink
What your quote should include
- How soon you can use it again
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How the colour is matched
- Whether a trained technician does the job
FAQs for Merchiston
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What does worktop repair cost?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Dry around the sink and joints
- Don’t knock pans against the edge
- Wipe up spills quickly
- Don’t cut directly on the worktop
Leave the repaired area free of hot or heavy items until it has cured. After that, trivets and chopping boards protect it best.
A burn or chip can get worse with daily use particularly around the sink. Repairing it sooner keeps the job smaller.
Why repair rather than replace?
Even if you could get the same laminate, it may not match after years of light and use. We match the repair to your worktop as it is today. 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. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Merchiston
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- One visit for most repairs
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our pricing.
What we do, step by step
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours, depending on the damage. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- First, we check the damage and the finish we need to match.
- We cut back any burnt or loose material.
- The area is filled and shaped.
- We recreate the pattern, flecks or grain.
- It’s finished to the same sheen and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole worktop, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Merchiston and nearby
Merchiston is about 1 mile south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH10 postcode area, a technician comes to you. We work in all 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh.
Here we cover the EH10, EH11 and EH3 postcode area. That includes homes on Eden Lane, Spylaw Road and Bryson Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Bruntsfield (1 mile east), Holy Corner (1 mile south), Greenhill (1 mile south), Burghmuirhead (1 mile south) and Church Hill (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Leith (3 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), North Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (8 miles north-west), Timber Bush (3 miles north-east) and Lochend (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Merchiston
Typical jobs here are in homes near National Museums Scotland Library, Christ Church and Iain Tomlin School of Music, among other places. Nearby too are Tollcross Primary School (0.5 miles north), Bruntsfield Links (less than half a mile north-east), St Cuthbert's Church (0.9 miles north) and Boroughmuir High School (within half a mile north). The closest station to Merchiston is Haymarket station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bruntsfield Hospital (less than half a mile east) and Museum of Fire (0.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Blackford Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
- Local pubs include Golf Tavern (less than half a mile north-east)
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What a repair cannot fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Cracks right through stone that has moved
- A worktop that has moved because its support has failed
- Water-swollen laminate
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Quartz
- Solid surface (such as Corian)
- Granite & marble
- Solid wood
- Laminate
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
