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Worktop repair in Newington, Edinburgh
Chip, burn and scratch repairs to kitchen and bathroom worktops for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Newington. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Scorch marks from pans
- A damaged sink edge
What a repair can’t fix
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Water-swollen laminate
- Severe heat marks in quartz
- A top that moves on its units
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Solid surface (such as Corian)
- Quartz
- Granite & marble
- Laminate
- Solid wood
How we handle worktop repair in Newington
The hard part of a worktop repair is matching the pattern. Colour, flecks and veining are recreated by hand. Whether it’s chips near the sink and damage to a stone worktop, we can help, whatever the material.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Newington (EH9, EH8, EH16)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Newington
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you repair a chipped quartz worktop?
Yes. Chips on edges and around the sink are very common repairs, filled and polished to match.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Do I need to empty the worktop?
Only the area we are working on. The rest is covered and protected.
The process
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon for most jobs. We leave the room clean.
- We start by checking the damage and the worktop material.
- The area is cleaned and the edges of the damage prepared.
- A filler that suits the material goes in, and missing edges are rebuilt.
- We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
- We seal or finish the surface to suit the worktop.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Nearby places to Newington
What else we do in Newington
Why repair rather than replace?
An identical replacement may look different next to aged worktops. A repair is matched to what you have now. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Newington
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Work done at your home or business
- Same prices wherever you are
- Usually one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our pricing.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- The material and finish
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send pictures for a quote
You can take the photos on your phone. Ensure they show:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- What it’s made of, if you know
If you are in Newington and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Where we work around Newington
Newington is about 1 mile south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Newington is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
We cover every part of EH9, EH8 and EH16. Whether you live on Lauder Road, Cobden Road and Meadow Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Newington include St Leonard's (1 mile north-east), Burgh Muir (1 mile south-west), Sciennes (1 mile west), Mayfield (1 mile south-east) and The Grange (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Leith (3 miles north), North Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (9 miles west), Timber Bush (3 miles north), Southhouse (3 miles south) and Newhaven (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Newington
Our clients here include homes close to 1 pub, Duddingston Kirk and St Trinnean's School, among other places. You’ll also find Sciennes Primary School (less than half a mile west), Salisbury Church (under half a mile west), The Meadows (0.7 miles north-west) and Royal Blind School (0.5 miles south). Newington’s nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south-east) and Deaconess Hospital (0.6 miles north). Not far away are Salisbury Crags and The New Leaf Co-op.
- Other local spots include National Museums Scotland Library (0.8 miles north-west)
Signs you need worktop repair in Newington
Kitchen worktops have a hard life. Hot pans leave burns, knives leave scratches, and edges chip when heavy pans or tins hit them.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Knife marks
- Damage from fitting or building work
- A heat mark or burn
- Damage to a stone worktop
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What prep work is covered
- When it can be used again
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Keep joints and edges dry
- Steer clear of strong cleaners
- Wipe up spills quickly
- Take care with heavy pans near edges
Wipe water away from joints and around the sink, especially on laminate and wood.
A burn or chip can get worse with daily use, especially near the sink. An earlier repair is a smaller repair.
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Newington, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
