A chipped or burned worktop is one of the most frustrating types of surface damage — it is right at eye level, used every day and in the heart of the home. Professional repair restores the surface to its original condition at a fraction of the cost of replacement.

Here are the typical costs for worktop repair in the UK in 2025.

Worktop Repair Prices by Damage Type

Single chip repair: £95–£175
A single chip — typically on an edge, corner or near the hob — is filled with a colour-matched resin compound, shaped flush with the surface and polished to match the original finish. Most single chip repairs are completed in 1–2 hours.
Multiple chips (same visit): £150–£250
If you have several chips across the worktop, addressing them all in a single visit is significantly more economical than individual call-outs. Most companies charge for the first repair and add a reduced rate for additional repairs.
Burn or heat damage: £100–£200
Heat damage — typically from a pan placed directly on the worktop — creates a discoloured, blistered or sunken area on the surface. Repair involves removing the damaged material, building up with colour-matched compound and refinishing. The extent of the damage determines the price.
Edge chip repair: £95–£175
The edges and corners of worktops are the most vulnerable points — particularly on stone and composite materials. These can be filled and rebuilt to restore the original profile.
Scratch repair: £85–£150
Surface scratches on stone worktops can often be polished out. On laminate, deeper scratches require filling. The approach depends on the material.

Worktop Repair Prices by Material

Granite: £100–£250
Granite is highly repairable. Chips and edge damage are filled with colour-matched resin and polished to a near-invisible finish. The challenge is matching the mineral variation in the stone — experienced technicians carry a wide colour library for this purpose.
Quartz: £100–£250
Engineered quartz repairs well. The consistent composition makes colour matching more predictable than natural stone, though heavily patterned quartz (with veining effects) requires more skill to match convincingly.
Marble: £120–£300
Marble repairs are possible but require the most skill of any worktop material. The fine veining and translucency of marble make perfect invisibility difficult on complex patterns. On plainer marble, results are excellent. Honest technicians will show you realistic expectations for your specific material.
Corian and solid surface: £95–£220
Solid surface materials are among the most straightforward to repair. The material sands and polishes exceptionally well, and chips can be filled and blended to an invisible standard in most cases.
Laminate: £85–£175
Laminate worktops are repairable, though the limit of achievable results depends on the damage type and the pattern. Chips and small burns on plain or consistent-pattern laminates repair well. Complex wood-effect laminates are harder to match perfectly.
Solid wood: £95–£200
Solid wood worktops can be repaired and refinished. Chips are filled with colour-matched compound and the surrounding area re-oiled or re-sealed to blend.

Worktop Repair vs Replacement

Replacing a kitchen worktop is a significant undertaking. The material alone for a typical kitchen runs to £300–£1,500 depending on the material. Installation — including templating, cutting, fitting and any associated plumbing disconnection for the sink — adds a further £200–£600. Total replacement costs of £500–£2,000 or more are typical.

Professional repair at £95–£250 represents a saving of 80–90% in most cases.