Northumberland · England
Sink Repair in Boulmer
Problem with your basin in Boulmer? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Cracks starting at the waste
Sink repair in Boulmer without replacing anything
Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. We’re often asked to fix cracks starting at the waste and an original basin worth saving, on ceramic & vitreous china basins, enamelled basins and antique & period basins.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Boulmer (NE66)
- Area hub
- Northumberland
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Boulmer
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, and some happen during bathroom refits.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A chipped vanity basin
- Crazing in the glaze
- Cracks starting at the waste
What your quote should include
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How your room will be protected
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the price covers travel
Covering Boulmer
Boulmer is about 17 miles north of Ashington, in Northumberland. Jobs in Boulmer are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover all 189 towns and villages across Northumberland, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 30 miles away.
Every address in NE66 is covered. If you’re just outside Boulmer, we cover Longhoughton (2 miles north-west), Lesbury (2 miles south-west), Alnmouth (2 miles south-west), Hipsburn (2 miles south-west) and Craster (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Alnwick (5 miles west), Amble (6 miles south), Rothbury (15 miles south-west), Ellington (14 miles south), Seahouses (12 miles north) and Warkworth (5 miles south).
Around Boulmer
Our clients here include homes close to Fishing Boat Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Alnmouth station, about 2.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Craster Tower (3.6 miles north) and Ferryman's Hut Museum (2.5 miles south-west).
Why repair rather than replace?
A basin is typically fixed into a unit or tiled around, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. A repair avoids that. Prices start from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Boulmer
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
See our pricing.
The process
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- You can normally use the basin later that day or the next.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Get a quote
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Boulmer: your questions answered
Do you cover Boulmer?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Boulmer. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Surface cracks can usually be repaired. A crack that leaks right through normally means a new basin.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Northumberland, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Repairs by material
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
What we can’t put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- Plumbing leaks
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
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, and the work is guaranteed.
Other services in Boulmer
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Boulmer. What changes the price is:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
How to get a fixed price
Two or three clear pictures are generally enough. It helps if you send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Something in shot to show the size
For a price in Boulmer, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
