County Durham · England
Worktop Repair for Close House homes
Worktop repair in Close House without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage in a new kitchen
- Chips on edges and corners
Worktop repair at your home in Close House
Pan burns, chipped edges and knife scratches are the most common worktop repairs. All are repaired in place. If you are dealing with a heat mark or burn and damage from fitting or building work, we can normally put it right.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Close House (DL14)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The colour and finish to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The type of damage
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from pictures
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A wider photo showing the entire worktop
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Steer clear of strong cleaners
- Keep a trivet by the hob
- Do not let water sit on joints
- Do not knock pans against the edge
Hot pans should always go on a trivet. Heat can mark quartz and stone as well.
Edge chips can get bigger, and water can reach the core of laminate. Repairing it early stops that.
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When a repair is not the answer
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Through cracks in stone that is moving
- Laminate swollen by water from underneath
- A top that moves on its units
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Solid surface (such as Corian)
- Quartz
- Laminate
- Solid wood
- Granite & marble
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
Different materials, different repairs
Solid surface
Solid surface tops are the same material all the way through, so marks can often be sanded and refinished.
Quartz
Quartz is crushed stone bound with resin. We fill and polish chipped edges to match the sheen.
Should you replace it?
Replacing even one length of worktop means templating, cutting, fitting and frequently a new sink and hob connection. A repair is a few hours with everything left in place. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Close House
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- A fixed quote before you book
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our pricing.
Common questions in Close House
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Are there extra charges for Close House?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK. Prices do not change with location.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We look at the damage and the worktop’s finish.
- Burnt or loose material is cut back.
- The area is filled and shaped.
- We recreate the pattern, flecks or grain.
- We finish it to match the sheen and leave it to cure.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Close House, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
About Close House
Close House is about 2 miles east of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. Anywhere in DL14, we come to you. Close House is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham where we work. Our jobs stretch from Close House to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 24 miles away).
Every address in DL14 is covered. Streets in the area include Close House, Stanley Street and Gibson Street, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Coundon Grange (1 mile west), Eldon (1 mile south), Eldon Lane (1 mile west), Coronation (1 mile west) and Grange Hill (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Durham (10 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (3 miles south-east), Spennymoor (4 miles north), Chester-le-Street (15 miles north), Peterlee (14 miles north-east) and Stanley (15 miles north).
Landmarks near Close House
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to King James I Academy, Hackworth Park and Prince Bishops Community Primary School, among other places. Close House’s nearest station is Shildon station, about 1.4 miles south. Nearby you will also find Bishop Auckland Hospital (1.6 miles north-west) and Spanish Gallery (1.8 miles north-west).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
