Kitchen surfaces sustain more damage than any other room in the house. A regular inspection allows early repair before damage worsens.

Annual Kitchen Surface Inspection Checklist

Worktops

[ ] Check all front edges and corners for chips — run your fingers along the full length
[ ] Check around the sink cutout — chips here are very common
[ ] Check around the hob cutout
[ ] Check for burns near the hob and kettle position
[ ] Check seams between worktop sections — are they sealed?

Sink

[ ] Check the rim all the way around for chips
[ ] Check around tap holes
[ ] Check the base of the bowl

Kitchen Cabinets

[ ] Check all door fronts and drawer fronts for chips, scratches and peeling
[ ] Check handles are secure

Flooring

[ ] Check all floor areas for scratches and chips, particularly in front of the cooker and sink
[ ] Check grout in tiled kitchen floors

Tiles and Splashbacks

[ ] Check all splashback tiles for chips and cracks
[ ] Check grout condition

When to Repair

Address damage promptly — particularly around the sink where water can get into an unrepaired chip in a composite worktop or laminate edge, causing it to swell.