County Durham · England
Worktop repair in Durham, County Durham
Our technicians come to Durham for chip, burn and scratch repairs to kitchen and bathroom worktops. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Knife marks
- Dents and gouges
Worktop repair in Durham without replacing anything
Laminate, quartz, granite, solid surface and wooden worktops can all be repaired, with colour and pattern matched by hand. The worktop stays in place. We work on granite & marble, laminate and solid wood, and people most frequently call us about scratches and knife marks and a damaged sink edge.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Durham (DH1)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Common questions in Durham
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can you repair a burn in a worktop?
In most cases. Send us a photo and we will tell you what’s possible.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed price, typically with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.
Do you cover Durham?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Durham. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Do not leave spills to soak in
- Dry around the sink and joints
- Always use a trivet for hot pans
- Re-oil timber worktops
Hot pans should always go on a trivet. Heat can mark quartz and stone as well.
A burn or chip can get worse with daily use particularly around the sink. An earlier repair is a smaller repair.
Repairing versus replacing in Durham
Swollen or badly damaged laminate may need replacing. For chips, burns and scratches, repair is generally far better value. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
What you get with us
- A fixed quote before you book
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We leave the room as we found it
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our full price list.
When to call us in Durham
Edges and corners chip most often, frequently when something heavy catches the edge.
Clients usually contact us about:
- Damage from fitting or building work
- Knife marks
- Chips in quartz or granite
- A dent from a dropped pan
Comparing quotes
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Aftercare advice
- How soon you can use it again
- What prep work is covered
When we’d advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Laminate swollen by water from underneath
- Through cracks in stone that is moving
- Discolouration deep in quartz
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Solid wood
- Quartz
- Laminate
- Granite & marble
- Solid surface (such as Corian)
Durham and the surrounding area
Durham is about 11 miles south-west of Sunderland, in County Durham. From the centre of Durham to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 329 places across County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 15 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of the DH1 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, Market Place and Cooper Square and the roads around them. Main roads around Durham include the A167 and A177, so getting to you is simple. We also travel to Elvet (1 mile south), Crossgate (1 mile south-west), Gilesgate (1 mile east), Neville's Cross (1 mile south-west) and Old Durham (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Consett (12 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (11 miles south), Bishop Auckland (10 miles south-west), Spennymoor (6 miles south), Seaham (10 miles east) and Chester-le-Street (5 miles north). As one of the bigger places in County Durham, Durham sees plenty of our work.
What’s near Durham
We visit homes around The Traveller's Rest Public House, St Leonard's Catholic School and Old Durham Gardens. You will also find Durham Sixth Form Centre (less than half a mile south), United Reformed Church (less than half a mile south), Durham University Library and Collections (1 mile south) and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles south-west). There is a railway station in Durham itself: Durham station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Durham Museum (0.6 miles south) and Broom (1.9 miles west).
What else we do in Durham
How it works
There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a few hours.
- First, we check the damage and the finish we need to match.
- Burnt or loose material is cut back.
- We fill and shape the damaged area.
- The pattern, flecks or grain are recreated.
- We finish it to match the sheen and leave it to cure.
How to prepare
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Different materials, different repairs
Quartz
Quartz worktops are mostly stone set in resin. We fill and polish chipped edges to match the sheen.
Solid surface
Solid surface materials are uniform throughout, so scratches and burns can frequently be sanded out and refinished.
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
If you manage property in Durham, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
