A chipped kitchen worktop is one of the most common surface damage issues in UK homes. Whether it happened when a mug slipped, a tin fell from a cabinet, or a heavy pan was put down without thinking, the result is the same — an unsightly chip that draws the eye every time you use the kitchen. This guide walks you through everything you need to know about getting it professionally fixed.
What Type of Chip Do You Have?
The repair approach depends on your worktop material and the nature of the chip:
- Edge chip — along the front edge, typically from an impact below worktop height (e.g. a pot striking the edge)
- Corner chip — at a 90-degree corner, very common near hob cutouts and sinks
- Surface chip — on the flat working surface, from a dropped object
- Cutout chip — around the sink or hob cutout, where the material is thinner and more vulnerable
Is a DIY Repair Worth Trying?
DIY chip repair kits are available for some worktop materials — particularly laminate. For stone worktops (granite, quartz, marble) and Corian/solid surface, DIY results are generally poor. The colour matching is the hard part, and getting the gloss or texture to match the surrounding surface requires professional equipment and experience. A botched DIY attempt can make a professional repair harder and more expensive.
What to Expect from Professional Repair
A professional technician will assess the chip, colour-match a resin compound to your surface, fill and shape the chip, cure the repair and then sand and polish it to match the surrounding finish. The whole process typically takes 1–3 hours depending on the size and complexity of the damage, and the result is a repair that is difficult to see in normal kitchen lighting.
How to Get a Quote
Take three photos: a wide shot, a medium shot and a close-up with something for scale (a coin or pen). Send them to us via the contact form and we’ll provide a fixed price quote. Get your quote now →
