Somerset · England

Worktop Repair for Timberscombe homes

Damaged worktop in Timberscombe? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A chipped edge
  • Knife marks
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

Worktop repair for Timberscombe homes

Repairs by material

Wood

Timber tops can be sanded and refinished, and burns and dents repaired.

Granite and stone

Natural stone worktops chip at edges and around cut-outs. We fill and polish the repair to match the stone.

Worktop repair in Timberscombe, done in place

A new worktop rarely matches the old one, especially in an L-shaped or long kitchen. A repair leaves the kitchen untouched. Our technicians work on quartz, solid surface (such as Corian) and solid wood, and common reasons people get in touch are damage around the sink cut-out and a chipped edge.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.

Where
Timberscombe (TA24)
Area hub
Somerset
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

About Timberscombe

Timberscombe is about 2 miles south of Minehead, in Somerset. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Timberscombe is one of 640 places in Somerset where we work.

Our technicians cover all of TA24. Streets in the area include Great House Street, Brook Street and Church Street. Close by, we cover Ellicombe (2 miles north-east), Dunster (2 miles north-east), Churchtown (3 miles south-east), Carhampton (3 miles east) and Withycombe (4 miles east). Larger places within reach include Watchet (7 miles east), Wiveliscombe (12 miles south-east), Williton (8 miles east), Nether Stowey (15 miles east), Dulverton (9 miles south) and Porlock (5 miles north-west).

What’s near Timberscombe

Around Timberscombe, we work in homes near West Somerset College, Church of St Petrock and Timberscombe Church of England First School. Nearby you’ll also find Dunster Castle (2.3 miles east) and Dunster Doll Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Timberscombe include Castle Hill.

Map of Timberscombe © OpenStreetMap contributors

Can I fix it myself?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

Why repair rather than replace?

An identical replacement may look different next to aged worktops. We match the repair to your worktop as it is today. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why Timberscombe clients choose us

  • Work done at your home or business
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Nothing taken out or refitted

Read our full price list.

How to care for the repair

A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:

  • Re-oil timber worktops
  • Keep a trivet by the hob
  • Do not let water sit on joints
  • Take care with heavy pans near edges

Keep joints and the sink edge dry, especially on laminate and wood.

A chip on an edge can grow, and on laminate, water can get into the core. Repairing it early stops that.

How the visit works

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, including clearing up.

  1. First, we check the damage and the finish we need to match.
  2. Burnt or loose material is cut back.
  3. We fill and shape the damaged area.
  4. We recreate the pattern, flecks or grain.
  5. It’s finished to the same sheen and left to cure.

Before we arrive

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Open a window if you can
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children

Get a quote

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Common problems we fix in Timberscombe

Kitchen worktops have a hard life. Hot pans leave burns, knives cut, and edges chip when heavy pans or tins hit them.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • A chipped edge
  • Damage around the sink cut-out
  • Damage from fitting or building work
  • Damage to a stone worktop

Before you book anyone

  • How to care for the finish
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • When it can be used again
  • Who will actually do the work

How to compare quotes

FAQs for Timberscombe

Do you cover Timberscombe?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Timberscombe for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

What areas do you cover?

The entire UK, including all of Somerset. Send your postcode with your photos and we will confirm dates.

Can you match the pattern on my worktop?

We match colour, flecks and veining by hand, so the repair blends into the surface.

Can a quartz edge be fixed?

Yes. Chips on edges and around the sink are very common repairs, matched and polished.

Is there any odour?

There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.

What does worktop repair cost?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Do I need to be at home?

We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.

When we would advise against a repair

A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:

  • Laminate that has blown or swollen
  • Deep heat discolouration in quartz, which may not fully disappear
  • Cracks right through stone that has moved

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.

What we work on

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

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How much damage there is

We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Timberscombe. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

How to get a fixed quote

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • A picture taken from further back
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

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