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Worktop Repair in Ratho
Damaged worktop in Ratho? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused during installation
- Scratches and knife marks
About Ratho
Ratho is about 6 miles east of Livingston, in Edinburgh. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover 175 places in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 7 miles away.
Jobs in EH28 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Main Street, Dalmahoy Road and Lidgate Shot. If you are just outside Ratho, we cover Ratho Station (1 mile north), Ingliston (1 mile north), Warriston (2 miles south-east), Gogar (2 miles north-east) and Hermiston (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (7 miles east), Leith (9 miles north-east), Bonnington (8 miles north-east), Greenside (8 miles east), Broughton (8 miles east) and Bellevue (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Ratho
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Ratho Parish Church and Lady's Well and the streets around them. Ratho’s nearest station is Edinburgh Gateway station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Gyle Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east) and Illieston Castle (2.4 miles west). Not far away are Dundas Loch and Warklaw Hill.
About our worktop repair in Ratho
Different worktops need different repairs: we fill and pattern laminate, fill and polish quartz and stone, and sand and refinish wood. We always aim for a repair that blends in. If you’re dealing with damage to a stone worktop and dents and gouges, we can help, whatever the material.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit.
- Where
- Ratho (EH28)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair cannot fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Laminate that has blown or swollen
- Cracks right through stone that has moved
- Deep heat discolouration in quartz, which may not fully disappear
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Laminate
- Solid surface (such as Corian)
- Granite & marble
- Solid wood
- Quartz
Signs you need worktop repair in Ratho
Cut-outs for the sink and hob are the weakest parts, so cracks and chips frequently start there.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Chips caused during installation
- A damaged sink edge
- A chipped edge
- Chips in quartz or granite
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Repairs by material
Solid surface
Solid surface tops are the same material all the way through, so scratches and burns can often be sanded out and refinished.
Wood
Timber tops can be sanded and refinished, and burns and dents repaired.
Should you replace it?
If the worktop is swollen by water or badly damaged along its length, replacement may be the answer. For chips, burns and scratches, repair is normally far better value. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Ratho. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
What you get with us
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Colour-matched on site
- We leave the room as we found it
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our prices page.
Common questions in Ratho
Can you match granite flecks?
We match colour, flecks and veining by hand, so the repair blends into the surface.
Do you cover the entire of Edinburgh?
We work UK-wide, so Ratho is covered. Prices do not change with location.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Do I need to clear the kitchen?
Only the area we are working on. The rest is covered and protected.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
How do I book?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
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.
How to care for the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Use pH-neutral cleaners on stone
- Never put hot pans down directly
- Watch the edges with heavy pans
- Oil wooden tops regularly
Use chopping boards and trivets, wipe up spills promptly, and re-oil wooden worktops regularly.
Do not leave damage by the sink, because water gets in and swells the board.
What happens on the day
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job generally takes a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We assess the damage and the worktop material.
- Next we clean up and prepare the damaged area.
- We fill with a filler suited to the material and rebuild any missing edge.
- The colour and pattern are matched by hand.
- We seal or finish the surface to suit the worktop.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
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What affects the price in Ratho
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The size and number of damaged areas
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any details about the material
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Ratho, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
