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Worktop repair in Portswood, Southampton
Worktop repair in and around Portswood: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A dent from a dropped pan
- Chips in quartz or granite
Worktop repair in Portswood, done in place
We repair worktops in place, with the rest of the kitchen protected. Most repairs take a few hours, and the worktop can be used again soon after. Common call-outs are for scorch marks from pans and chips on edges and corners, on solid surface (such as Corian), quartz and laminate.
Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Portswood (SO17, SO14, SO18)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About Portswood
Portswood is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. Wherever you are in the SO17 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We work in all 40 towns and villages in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Portswood to London (about 69 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: SO17, SO14 and SO18. Streets in the area include Ivy Road, Alma Road and Lawn Road, all of which we cover. Portswood sits on or near the A335 and A3035, so getting to you is simple. If you are just outside Portswood, we cover St Denys (1 mile south-east), Southampton (1 mile south), Inner Avenue (1 mile south-west), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-east) and Bitterne Park (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Maybush (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Millbrook (3 miles west) and Weston (3 miles south).
Local landmarks in Portswood
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Denys Primary School, St Anne's Catholic School and St Mary's Independent School and the streets around them. Also close by are South Western Arms (under half a mile south-east), Highfield Church (less than half a mile north) and Southampton Common (0.8 miles west). There is a railway station in Portswood itself: St Denys station. A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south) and Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Portswood include Netley Common.
Common problems we fix in Portswood
Edges and corners chip most frequently, generally from pans, tins or dishes knocked against them.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Damage from fitting or building work
- Chips in quartz or granite
- A chipped edge
- A dent from a dropped pan
What your quote should include
- Whether the price covers travel
- What prep work is covered
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
What we do, step by step
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Allow a few hours, depending on the damage. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First, we check the damage and the finish we need to match.
- Burnt or loose material is cut back.
- We fill and shape the damaged area.
- We recreate the pattern, flecks or grain.
- It’s finished to the same sheen and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Wipe up spills quickly
- Don’t let water sit on joints
- Use pH-neutral cleaners on stone
- Re-oil timber worktops
Keep joints and the sink edge dry, particularly with laminate and timber.
A burn or chip can get worse with daily use, especially near the sink. Repairing it sooner keeps the job smaller.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Portswood. The price comes down to:
- The colour and finish to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
How to get a fixed quote
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One picture of the whole worktop
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price.
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Common questions in Portswood
Is a burnt worktop repairable?
Typically. Send us a picture and we will tell you what’s possible.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Do I need to empty the worktop?
Only the area we are working on. The rest is covered and protected.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Portswood.
Different materials, different repairs
Laminate
Laminate is a printed surface bonded to a board. Damage is filled and the pattern painted in by hand.
Wood
Timber tops can be sanded and refinished, with burns and dents put right.
Should you replace it?
Stone and quartz have to be templated and cut, so replacing a section takes time and money. A repair takes a few hours. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Portswood. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Portswood
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Read our full price list.
What a repair can’t fix
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Laminate that has blown or swollen
- Through cracks in stone that is moving
- Discolouration deep in quartz
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Solid wood
- Solid surface (such as Corian)
- Quartz
- Granite & marble
- Laminate
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