Kent · England
Worktop repair in Shepway, Kent
Chip, burn and scratch repairs to kitchen and bathroom worktops in Shepway, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on edges and corners
- Dents and gouges
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
About our worktop repair in Shepway
Laminate, quartz, granite, solid surface and wooden worktops can all be repaired, with colour and pattern matched by hand. The worktop stays in place. Our technicians work on laminate, solid wood and solid surface (such as Corian), and common reasons people get in touch are dents and gouges and scratches and knife marks.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Where
- Shepway (ME15)
- County
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Shepway
Shepway is about 1 mile south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 32 miles away.
We cover every part of ME15 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Derby Road, Devon Road and Surrey Road. Other places close to Shepway include Willington (1 mile east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile south-east), Maidstone (1 mile north-west) and Weavering (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Around Shepway
Around Shepway, we work in homes near St Martin's Church, The Wheatsheaf pub and Mote Park. Also close by are Senacre Technology College (1.1 miles south-east), New Line Learning Academy (0.7 miles south-west) and Greenfields Community Primary School (within half a mile north-east). Shepway’s nearest station is Maidstone West station, about 1.7 miles north-west. A little further out are KIMS hospital (2.2 miles north) and Allington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Detling Hill.
Repair or replace in Shepway?
Replacing a worktop means taking out the damaged top, templating and fitting a replacement and refitting the sink and hob, and it may not match the rest of the kitchen. A repair leaves the worktop in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shepway
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our prices page.
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We protect the rest of the kitchen.
- The damage is cleaned and any loose material removed.
- We fill it and level it with the worktop.
- We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
- We seal and polish it to the right sheen.
How to prepare
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Open a window if you can
Ask for a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Advice
Questions from Shepway
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Through cracks in stone that is moving
- A top that moves on its units
- Severe heat marks in quartz
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Laminate
- Solid surface (such as Corian)
- Granite & marble
- Solid wood
- Quartz
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Signs you need worktop repair in Shepway
Most worktop damage takes a second: a hot pan put down without a trivet, or a heavy pan knocked against the edge. Scratches build up more slowly, from knives and grit.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Gouges in the surface
- Chips caused during installation
- A damaged sink edge
- Scratches and knife marks
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How to look after the finish
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Take care with heavy pans near edges
- Oil wooden tops regularly
- Avoid harsh chemicals on stone and quartz
- Don’t cut directly on the worktop
Always use a trivet and chopping board, wipe up spills promptly, and keep wooden tops oiled.
A burn or chip can get worse with daily use particularly around the sink. An earlier repair is a smaller repair.
Also near Shepway
Also in Shepway
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of damage
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many areas need work
- Doing more than one item at once
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the whole worktop
- The material, if you know it
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
