Worktop Swelling Near Sink
The kitchen worktop is bubbling, swelling, or delaminating around the sink area or at joints.
What Is Causing This?
- 1Water seeping through gaps in the sealant around the sink
- 2Spills not wiped up from the worktop edge
- 3Laminate edge strip lifting and allowing moisture in
How Urgent Is This?
This should be fixed in the coming weeks. Leaving it may allow the problem to worsen and cost more to repair.
What Needs to Be Done
If caught early, a kitchen fitter can dry the area and reseal. Once laminate worktops have swollen, the affected section usually needs replacing as the damage cannot be reversed.
How Much Will It Cost?
National average estimate
Labour: £725 – £1,900 | Materials: £1,000 – £5,550
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Keep sealant around the sink in good condition. Wipe up spills immediately, especially at joints. Apply worktop oil or sealant to exposed edges.
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