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Worktop repair in Saughton, Edinburgh

Chip, burn and scratch repairs to kitchen and bathroom worktops for homes and businesses in Saughton and across Edinburgh. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips in quartz or granite
  • Burns from hot pans
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

Worktop repair in Saughton

Worktop repair in Saughton, done in place

Each type of worktop needs a different approach: laminate is filled and patterned, quartz and stone are filled and polished, and wood is sanded and refinished. We always aim for a repair that blends in. Whether it’s gouges in the surface and a heat mark or burn, we can help, whatever the material.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.

Where
Saughton (EH11, EH14, EH12)
Region
Edinburgh
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Close-up of a technician filling damage on a solid wood worktop

What a repair cannot fix

A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:

  • Failed support under the worktop
  • A cracked stone top that is unsupported
  • Deep heat discolouration in quartz, which may not fully disappear

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.

What we work on

  • Solid surface (such as Corian)
  • Laminate
  • Granite & marble
  • Quartz
  • Solid wood

About Saughton

Saughton is about 3 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in 175 places across Edinburgh.

We cover every part of EH11, EH14 and EH12 and the streets around it. Whether you live on Saughton Road, Longstone Road and Stenhouse Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Being close to the A71, Saughton is simple for us to get to. We also travel to Stenhouse (1 mile north-east), Carrick Knowe (1 mile north), Broomhouse (1 mile west), Parkhead (1 mile south-east) and Longstone (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east) and Bellevue (4 miles north-east).

Near you in Saughton

Around Saughton, we work in homes near Saughton Park, Cross Keys Tavern and Forrester High School and the streets around them. Also close by are Balgreen Primary School (0.9 miles north-east), St Salvador's Episcopal Church (less than half a mile north-east) and Merchiston Castle School (1.3 miles south). The closest station to Saughton is Kingsknowe station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are The Gyle Shopping Centre (1.9 miles west) and Corstorphine Hospital (1 mile north). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.

Map of Saughton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Laminate

Laminate is a printed surface over a board. Chips and burns are filled and the pattern recreated.

Wood

Wooden worktops can be sanded, filled and re-oiled, and burns and dents repaired.

Why repair rather than replace?

Stone and quartz tops are templated and cut to fit, so replacing a section takes time and money. A repair takes a few hours. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.

What you get with us

  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • One price list for the whole UK

See our full price list.

What affects the price in Saughton

Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Getting a price from pictures

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:

  • A wider photo showing the whole worktop
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Saughton

For anyone letting property in or around Saughton, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Common problems we fix in Saughton

Water around the sink can get into laminate and wood joints, which can cause swelling.

Clients usually contact us about:

  • A damaged sink edge
  • Scratches and knife marks
  • A heat mark or burn
  • Chips on edges and corners

What your quote should include

  • What prep work is covered
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • What happens if they find more damage

How to compare quotes

What we do, step by step

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. On site, it takes a few hours for most jobs. We leave the room clean and you’ll know when it can be used.

  1. We look at the damage and the worktop’s finish.
  2. We cut back any burnt or loose material.
  3. The area is filled and shaped.
  4. The pattern, flecks or grain are recreated.
  5. It’s finished to the same sheen and left to cure.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Get a quote

If you are in Saughton and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Looking after it afterwards

So the finish stays in good condition:

  • Don’t leave spills to soak in
  • Take care with heavy pans near edges
  • Steer clear of strong cleaners
  • Don’t cut directly on the worktop

Keep joints and the sink edge dry, particularly with laminate and timber.

Daily use can make burns and chips worse, especially near the sink. An earlier repair is a smaller repair.

FAQs for Saughton

Is repairing better than replacing?

Typically, 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 landlords book you?

We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Do you repair quartz?

Yes. We match the colour and polish the repair.

How do I get a price for worktop repair in Saughton?

Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Do I need to empty the worktop?

Just clear the area around the damage. The rest is covered and protected.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.

Do the materials smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work.

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