County Durham · England
Sink Repair for Esh homes
Problem with your basin in Esh? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- A chipped basin edge
How we handle sink repair in Esh
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. Whether it’s fine cracks across the glaze and cracks around the tap holes or waste, we can help, whatever the material.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back.
- Location
- Esh (DH7)
- County
- County Durham
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
Swapping a basin frequently brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. Repairing it avoids those problems. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Esh
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- A fixed quote before booking
See our pricing.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How much damage there is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A photo taken from further back
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any details about the material
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
What a repair can’t fix
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Plumbing leaks
- Widespread crazing
- Through cracks that let water out
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. 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 anyone letting property in or around Esh, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
About Esh
Esh is about 5 miles west of Durham, in County Durham. From the centre of Esh to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Esh is one of 329 places in County Durham we cover. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 14 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of DH7. Streets in the area include Hall Road, Front Street and Esh Bank. Close by, we cover Langley Park (1 mile north-east), Bearpark (2 miles east), New Brancepeth (2 miles south-east), Ushaw Moor (2 miles south-east) and Broompark (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Durham (5 miles east), Consett (7 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (13 miles south-east), Bishop Auckland (10 miles south), Spennymoor (7 miles south-east) and Seaham (14 miles east).
Around Esh
We visit homes around Durham Community Business College, Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School and All Saints, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Durham station, about 4.6 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Brancepeth Castle (4.2 miles south) and Ushaw Historic House (1.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Stanley Moss.
What else we do in Esh
How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Use mild cleaners only
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Do not overtighten taps
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Wipe the basin over after use, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Esh: your questions answered
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No, it stays where it is. We protect the area around it and work in place.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide. Prices don’t change with location.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Esh?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
The process
We turn up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a couple of hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- The basin can typically be used later that day or the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Make sure the area is dry
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
Related advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
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 then the old filler has to be removed first.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
