Wooden Worktop Repair, Sanding and Oiling in Hampshire

Wooden worktops bring warmth and character to a kitchen, but daily use can leave them scratched, chipped, stained or worn around sinks and preparation areas. Hampshire Surface Repair repairs and refreshes solid wood worktops, helping to preserve the natural appearance of the timber.

Wooden kitchen worktop grain close up

We work with a range of hardwoods commonly used for kitchen worktops, including oak, walnut, beech, iroko and maple. Each timber has its own colour, grain and response to treatment, so we assess the worktop and its existing finish before recommending any work.

Wooden Worktop Chip Repairs

Chips and small areas of damage often occur along exposed edges, corners and around sinks. We prepare the damaged area, then use a suitable repair method to rebuild and shape it. Colour and grain are matched as closely as possible before the area is finished to blend with the surrounding wood.

Repairs can substantially improve the appearance of damage, although a close inspection may still reveal where the repair was made.

Repairing a chip on a wooden worktop edge
Sanding a wooden kitchen worktop

Wooden Worktop Sanding

A worn worktop may benefit from sanding to remove a tired surface finish and reduce scratches, water marks and other signs of use. We sand the timber in carefully selected stages, paying attention to the grain, edges and areas around fittings.

The depth of marks and stains determines how much improvement is possible. Some discolouration penetrates into the wood and may remain visible after sanding. We will explain what can reasonably be achieved when we assess the worktop.

Oiling and Protection

After sanding and preparation, we apply a suitable worktop oil to enhance the timber's natural colour and grain and provide protection against everyday use. The choice of oil depends on the wood, its previous finish and how the worktop is used.

Oiled worktops need routine care and occasional re-oiling, particularly around sinks where water exposure is frequent. We provide advice on cleaning, maintenance and when the surface can return to use after treatment.

Applying oil to a wooden worktop

Our Process

  1. Assessment: Identify the timber, existing finish, damage and any areas affected by moisture.
  2. Preparation: Protect surrounding surfaces and clean the worktop.
  3. Repairs: Rebuild chips and address suitable localised damage.
  4. Sanding: Refine the surface in stages to achieve an even finish.
  5. Oiling: Apply a suitable oil in accordance with the product's drying requirements.
  6. Aftercare: Explain how to maintain the finish and reduce future wear.

With more than 12 years of experience working with wood and other hard surfaces, Hampshire Surface Repair offers careful, practical repairs tailored to each worktop.

We cover Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Fareham, Eastleigh, Romsey, the New Forest and surrounding areas.

Would you like your wooden worktop assessed?

Send us photographs of the full worktop and close-ups of any chips, stains or worn areas, and we'll advise on the available options.