County Durham · England
Worktop Repair for Pity Me homes
Chip, burn and scratch repairs to kitchen and bathroom worktops at your home in Pity Me, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a stone worktop
- Scratches and knife marks
Worktop repair at your home in Pity Me
A worktop repair is carried out in your kitchen. Most jobs take a few hours, and the worktop can be used again soon after. Whether it’s a chipped edge and a dent from a dropped pan, we can typically put it right.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Location
- Pity Me (DH1)
- County
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. You can expect it to take a few hours, depending on the damage.
- First, we check the damage and the finish we need to match.
- We cut back any burnt or loose material.
- We fill and shape the damaged area.
- The pattern, flecks or grain are recreated.
- It’s finished to the same sheen and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
For a price in Pity Me, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Pity Me
Around the sink, water gets into joints on laminate and wood, which can cause swelling.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Scorch marks from pans
- A chipped quartz edge
- A dent from a dropped pan
- A chipped edge
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- If travel is included in the price
Covering Pity Me
Pity Me is about 1 mile north of Durham, in County Durham. Across the DH1 area, a technician comes to you. Pity Me is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham where we work. We work right across the region, from Pity Me to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 13 miles away).
Our visits in DH1 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Pit Lane, Raby Road and Abbey Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also work in Kimblesworth (1 mile north), Tan Hills (2 miles north), Plawsworth (2 miles north), Chester Moor (3 miles north) and Leamside (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Consett (11 miles west), Newton Aycliffe (12 miles south), Bishop Auckland (11 miles south), Spennymoor (7 miles south), Seaham (10 miles east) and Chester-le-Street (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Pity Me
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Framwellgate Moor Primary School, St Aidan Framwellgate Moor and St Leonard's Catholic School and the streets around them. You’ll also find Framwellgate School Durham (within half a mile south) and Marquis Of Granby Public House (under half a mile south). The closest station to Pity Me is Durham station, roughly 1.5 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around University Hospital of North Durham (0.8 miles south) and Durham (1.2 miles south).
Questions from Pity Me
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. You are under no obligation.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
Do I need to clear the kitchen?
Only around the repair. The rest of the kitchen stays usable.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
When we would advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Laminate that has blown or swollen
- A cracked stone top that’s unsupported
- Failed support under the worktop
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Laminate
- Solid surface (such as Corian)
- Quartz
- Granite & marble
- Solid wood
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
What your worktop is made of matters
Solid surface
Solid surface tops are the same material all the way through, so marks can frequently be sanded and refinished.
Laminate
Laminate is a printed surface bonded to a board. We fill damage and paint in the pattern by hand.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many areas need work
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many items we do on one visit
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Repairing versus replacing in Pity Me
If the worktop is swollen by water or badly damaged along its length, replacement may be the answer. For chips, burns and scratches, repair is generally far better value. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
What you get with us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- A year’s guarantee on all work
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