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Worktop repair in Riverside, Cardiff
Problem with your worktop in Riverside? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Gouges in the surface
- Scratches and knife marks
Worktop repair in Riverside without replacing anything
We repair chips, burns and scratches in laminate, stone, quartz, solid surface and wooden worktops, with colour and pattern matched by hand. The worktop stays in place. Our repair technicians work on laminate, quartz and solid surface (such as Corian), and common reasons people get in touch are burns from hot pans and a damaged sink edge.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Location
- Riverside (CF11, CF10, CF5)
- County
- Cardiff
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
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. Our worktop repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Riverside
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- No need to remove anything
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our prices page.
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How we price worktop repair
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Quotes from your pictures
Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. Try to include:
- The material, if you know it
- Something in shot to show the size
- Details of any past repairs
- A picture taken from further back
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
What happens on the day
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- First we look at the damage and what the worktop is made of.
- Next we clean up and prepare the damaged area.
- We fill with a filler suited to the material and rebuild any missing edge.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- The surface is sealed or finished to suit the worktop.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the area is dry
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Riverside
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Riverside questions
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Can you match the pattern on my worktop?
Yes, the pattern is built up by hand.
Can you price it without visiting?
Usually, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Covering Riverside
Riverside is about 2 miles south of Cardiff, in Cardiff. We visit customers in Riverside and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in all 91 towns and villages across Cardiff.
Every address in CF11, CF10 and CF5 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Major Road, Tudor Lane and Clare Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Riverside include the A4161, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Riverside include Castle (1 mile north-east), Castle Quarter (1 mile east), Grangetown (1 mile south), Newtown (1 mile east) and Atlantic Wharf (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ely (3 miles west), St Mellons (5 miles north-east), Llanrumney (4 miles north-east), Morristown (3 miles south), Birchgrove (3 miles north) and Rhiwbina (3 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Cardiff, Riverside is somewhere we visit frequently.
Landmarks near Riverside
In Riverside, that means homes near Centre for Occupational and Health Psychology, Sophia Gardens and Miller's Tavern, among other places. Also close by are Kitchener Primary School (0.5 miles west), St Mary of the Angels R C Church (under half a mile north-west) and Howardian High School (1 mile east). The closest station to Riverside is Cardiff Central station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Castle Arcade (within half a mile east) and Cardiff Castle (under half a mile north-east). The countryside around Riverside includes Roath Basin and Cock Hill.
Repairs by material
Laminate
Laminate worktops have a printed decorative layer over a board core. We fill the damage and recreate the pattern by hand.
Granite and stone
Granite and stone chip at edges and cut-outs. We fill and polish the repair to match the stone.
Common problems we fix in Riverside
Edges and corners chip most frequently, generally from pans, tins or dishes knocked against them.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Chipped corners
- Gouges in the surface
- Burns from hot pans
- Scratches and knife marks
Before booking anyone
- How to look after the finish
- What prep work is covered
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
When we would advise against a repair
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Failed support under the worktop
- Discolouration deep in quartz
- Through cracks in stone that is moving
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Solid wood
- Quartz
- Solid surface (such as Corian)
- Granite & marble
- Laminate
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