It happens fast — a heavy pan, a dropped tin, a moment of bad luck — and suddenly there’s a chip in your kitchen worktop. Knowing what to do immediately and in the following hours can make a significant difference to how well the surface can be repaired.
Step 1: Don’t Panic
Most worktop chips are repairable. Quartz, granite, composite, solid surface and laminate worktops can all be repaired on-site by a skilled technician. Before assuming you need a new worktop, get a repair assessment.
Step 2: Collect Any Fragments
If the chip has produced a fragment of material — a piece of quartz or granite, for example — collect it and keep it safe. In some cases, a skilled technician can re-bond the fragment, which typically produces a better result than filling with repair compound.
Step 3: Keep the Area Dry and Clean
If the chip is near the sink, keep moisture out of the damaged area. In laminate worktops especially, water getting into a chip can soak into the chipboard substrate and cause swelling, which makes the repair significantly harder. Cover the chip with tape if necessary until a repair can be arranged.
Step 4: Take Photographs
Take clear photographs of the damage from above and from the side. These will be useful for getting an initial remote assessment or insurance quote, and will serve as a before record if you do proceed with a repair.
Step 5: Contact a Repair Specialist — Not a Kitchen Company
A kitchen company’s first instinct will often be to recommend replacement — that’s how they make their money. A specialist surface repair company like Shazam Repairs exists to save the worktop, not sell you a new one. We will give you an honest assessment of what’s achievable and what the repair will look like.
Step 6: Book the Repair Promptly
Chips can grow. A small chip at the edge of a quartz worktop can develop into a crack if the weakened material is subjected to further stress. Booking a repair sooner rather than later protects the worktop from further damage.
