North Tyneside · England
Sink Repair for Backworth homes
Problem with your basin in Backworth? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- Cracks starting at the waste
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Backworth. The price reflects:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
- What the surface is made of
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any details about the material
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole basin, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Sink repair at your home in Backworth
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. We fill, shape and polish the damage to blend with the surrounding glaze. Common call-outs are for a crazed, tired basin and chips on the rim or front edge, across ceramic & vitreous china basins, enamelled basins and Belfast and butler sinks.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Backworth (NE27)
- Region
- North Tyneside
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Also near Backworth
What else we do in Backworth
About Backworth
Backworth is about 2 miles north-east of Longbenton, in North Tyneside. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover 30 places in North Tyneside. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 6 miles away.
Every address in NE27 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Station Road, Church Road and Castle Square. You will find Backworth on the B1322, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also travel to Shiremoor (1 mile east), West Allotment (1 mile south-east), Holystone (1 mile south), Killingworth Village (2 miles west) and Northumberland Park (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Tynemouth (3 miles south-east), Wallsend (3 miles south), Whitley Bay (3 miles east), North Shields (4 miles south-east), Cullercoats (4 miles east) and Chirton (3 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Backworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near St John, Wellfield Middle School and The Blue Bell pub. Other local landmarks include Backworth Park Primary School (under half a mile south) and George Stephenson High School (1.6 miles west). Backworth has its own railway station: Northumberland Park (Tyne and Wear) station. Further afield, we also cover the area around North Tyneside General Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Stephenson Railway Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Backworth include Bent Hill and Big Waters.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Longbenton Urban District (2.1 miles south-west)
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
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How to look after the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
Go gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in, which can stain the repair area. Early repair keeps it a small job.
When we would advise against a repair
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Widespread crazing
- A basin that moves on its brackets
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Repairing versus replacing in Backworth
A basin is typically fixed into a unit or tiled around, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. Repairing it keeps everything as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Backworth. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
What you get with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our full price list.
Repairs by material
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
FAQs for Backworth
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes. The chip is filled, matched and polished.
Do you disconnect the taps?
No. The repair is done in place, without disconnecting anything.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
