County Durham · England
Sink Repair in Close House
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins at your home in Close House, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
What a repair can’t fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Plumbing leaks
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Close House
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
How we handle sink repair in Close House
When a basin is worn or crazed all over, we can resurface it in place, for a fresh, even finish. Our technicians work on vanity unit basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and antique & period basins, and the jobs we see most are knocks from hair straighteners and a period basin that needs restoring.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Close House (DL14)
- Region
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we are there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Make sure the area is dry
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire basin, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a basin often means a plumber, new taps and a new waste and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair leaves everything in place. Prices start from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- One price list for the whole UK
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Normally one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our full price list.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features.
Covering Close House
Close House is about 2 miles east of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover all 329 towns and villages in County Durham. Our jobs stretch from Close House to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 24 miles away).
Our visits in DL14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. 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).
Local landmarks in Close House
We visit homes around King James I Academy, Hackworth Park and Prince Bishops Community Primary School and the streets around them. 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).
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Use gentle cleaners
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Get chips repaired early
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
Do not rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, so it doesn’t get chipped again.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin, which can stain the repair area. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Close House
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
For anyone letting property in or around Close House, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.
FAQs for Close House
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
In many cases. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Close House?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. We repair them without hiding their character.
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
What we’re called out for in Close House
Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
The things clients generally mention when they call are:
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Chips around the rim
- Crazing in the glaze
- A crack near the taps
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- How long it needs to cure
- How to care for the finish
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
