One of the most common questions we get asked is: how much does surface repair actually cost? The honest answer is that it varies by material, damage type and location — but to give you a useful starting point, here’s a breakdown of typical UK surface repair costs across the most common repair types.
Chip Repair Costs
Chip repairs are the most common surface repair job. Typical costs:
- Bath chip repair — a competitive pricea competitive price for a standard acrylic bath chip
- Ceramic or porcelain tile chip repair — a competitive pricea competitive price per chip
- Worktop chip repair — a competitive pricea competitive price depending on material
- Stone/quartz chip repair — a competitive pricea competitive price for edge or corner chips
- Enamel sink or basin chip repair — a competitive pricea competitive price
See our dedicated chip repair service page for more detail.
Scratch Repair Costs
- Hardwood floor scratch repair — a competitive pricea competitive price for a localised area
- Laminate floor scratch repair — a competitive pricea competitive price
- Worktop scratch repair — a competitive pricea competitive price
- Glass scratch polishing — a competitive pricea competitive price depending on area
Worktop Repair Costs
- Laminate worktop chip or burn repair — a competitive pricea competitive price
- Quartz or granite worktop chip repair — a competitive pricea competitive price
- Solid wood worktop repair — a competitive pricea competitive price
- Corian or solid surface worktop repair — a competitive pricea competitive price
See our worktop repair service page for more.
Floor Repair Costs
- Hardwood floor repair — a competitive pricea competitive price for a localised board or section repair
- Laminate floor chip or crack repair — a competitive pricea competitive price
- Tile repair (ceramic or porcelain) — a competitive pricea competitive price per tile
- Vinyl floor repair — a competitive pricea competitive price
Acrylic Bath and Shower Repair Costs
- Acrylic bath chip or crack repair — a competitive pricea competitive price
- Shower tray chip repair — a competitive pricea competitive price
- Bath re-surfacing (full discolouration treatment) — a competitive pricea competitive price
What Affects the Cost?
Several factors affect how much a surface repair costs:
- Material — premium materials like quartz, marble and hardwood require more specialist skill and materials
- Size of damage — a 5mm chip costs less to repair than a 50mm crack running across a surface
- Location — London and South East rates are typically higher than elsewhere in the UK
- Access — awkward locations (under-mounted baths, tight alcoves) can add time
- Number of repairs — booking multiple repairs in one visit is more cost-effective than separate call-outs
How Do Repair Costs Compare to Replacement?
Across the board, professional surface repair is typically 70–90% cheaper than replacement. A a competitive price bath chip repair vs a a competitive pricea competitive price bath replacement. A a competitive price worktop repair vs a a competitive pricea competitive price worktop replacement. The cost comparison almost always makes repair the right call for localised damage.
Get an Accurate Quote
The best way to get an accurate cost for your specific repair is to send us photos of the damage. We’ll assess it and come back with a clear, no-obligation quote within a few hours. Contact Shazam Repairs today — we cover London and the whole of the UK.
