County Durham · England
Sink Repair for Durham homes
Sink repair across Durham and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- A period basin that needs restoring
- A chipped vanity basin
Sink repair at your home in Durham
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, most basin damage can be repaired without removing anything. The taps stay connected and the basin stays on the wall. Typical jobs include crazing in the glaze and chips from dropped toiletries, in Belfast and butler sinks, vanity unit basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Durham (DH1)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Durham
Durham is about 11 miles south-west of Sunderland, in County Durham. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Our technicians cover 329 places across County Durham. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 15 miles away.
We cover every part of the DH1 postcode area and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Market Place and Cooper Square, all of which we cover. Being close to the A167 and A177, Durham is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside Durham, we cover 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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). Durham is among the bigger towns we cover in County Durham.
Around Durham
We visit homes around The Traveller's Rest Public House, St Leonard's Catholic School and Old Durham Gardens and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Durham Sixth Form Centre (within half a mile south), United Reformed Church (under 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). Durham has its own railway station: Durham station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Durham Museum (0.6 miles south) and Broom (1.9 miles west).
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Durham. The price comes down to:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material and finish
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
What we are called out for in Durham
Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Cracks starting at the waste
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price covers travel
- What preparation is included
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Through cracks that let water out
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
If you manage property in Durham, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
Repairs by material
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Common questions in Durham
Are there extra charges for Durham?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Do you cover Durham?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Durham and the rest of County Durham. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Get chips repaired early
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
How the visit works
Your technician turns up when we said we would and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- Usually the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Get a quote
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your DH1 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
