Worktop repair in Exeter
Professional worktop repair services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-60 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional worktop repair - chips filled, scratches treated, damage minimised. Extend your worktop's life and improve its appearance without full replacement.
Save Your Worktop
Not every damaged worktop needs replacing. Chips can be filled, scratches improved, and minor damage addressed. A good repair is invisible or barely visible - and much cheaper than replacement.
💡 Pro tip: Fix chips quickly. They let water into the chipboard core, which swells and causes more damage. A quick repair now prevents bigger problems later.
Why Professional Repair Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Colour-matched fill | Obviously wrong |
| Smooth, sealed surface | Lumpy, catches dirt |
| Prevents further damage | Water still gets in |
| Extended worktop life | Needs replacing sooner |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Damage evaluated |
| Clean | Area prepared |
| Repair | Appropriate fix applied |
| Finish | Smoothed and sealed |
| Advise | On care and maintenance |
📦 You're Left With
- Damage repaired
- Sealed against water
- Improved appearance
- Extended life
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Standard worktop repair | 30-60 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Extensive damage may need quote.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Chips - Fill before water damage
✅ Scratches - Improve appearance
✅ Minor burns - Reduce visibility
✅ Budget - Can't replace yet
Why Choose Us for Worktop repair in Exeter?
Chips filled invisibly
Scratches reduced
Burns improved
Worktop saved
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess
Damage type and extent evaluated, best repair approach agreed.
Step 2: Repair
Appropriate repair compound or technique applied.
Step 3: Finish
Smoothed, sealed, ready to use.
🔧 DIY Tips
Repairing it yourself? Here's what works:
🔧 Materials you'll need
- Laminate repair paste (colour-matched)
- Fine sandpaper (400+ grit)
- Clean cloths
- Clear sealant (optional)
📐 For chip repairs
- Clean the chip thoroughly
- Remove any loose material
- Apply repair paste, slightly overfill
- Let dry completely
- Sand flush with surface
- Apply sealant if needed
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Wrong colour (always test first)
- Underfilling (leaves depression)
- Sanding before fully cured
- Not sealing the repair
💡 Pro trick: Most laminate repair kits include multiple colours you can mix. Test on an inconspicuous spot first. Repairs often dry darker than they look wet.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Colour matching is tricky - laminate patterns vary. Perfect matching isn't always possible. The goal is neat, sealed repair that's much better than visible damage.
What can be repaired:
- Chips and dents
- Light scratches
- Minor discolouration
- Edge damage
What needs replacement:
- Deep burns
- Extensive damage
- Water-swollen chipboard
- Delamination
Frequently Asked Questions
Can laminate worktop chips be repaired?
Yes - repair compounds fill chips and colour-match reasonably well. Not invisible, but much better than the damage. Prevents further chipping and water getting in.
What about deep scratches?
Light scratches can be reduced. Deep scratches through the laminate show the chipboard - these can be filled but will still be visible. Better than raw chipboard though.
Can burn marks be fixed?
Minor discolouration can be reduced. Actual burn damage where the laminate is destroyed needs filling or that section replacing. We'll assess and advise.
When is replacement better than repair?
When damage is extensive, in a highly visible area, or the worktop is old anyway. Sometimes a repair is a stop-gap while you plan replacement.
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