Sunderland · England
Sink & basin repair in Ford, Sunderland
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins at your home in Ford, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- An antique basin with chips
About our sink repair in Ford
We match the glaze as well as the colour. Repairs are polished to the same shine. Our repair technicians work on antique & period basins, vanity unit basins and enamelled basins, and people most frequently call us about knocks from hair straighteners and a period basin that needs restoring.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Ford (SR4)
- Area hub
- Sunderland
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- What kind of damage it is
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- The size and number of damaged areas
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and take care with heavy bottles and hair tools.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
About Ford
Ford is about 1 mile west of Sunderland, in Sunderland. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Ford is one of 75 places in Sunderland we cover. We work right across the region, from Ford to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 10 miles away).
Here we cover the SR4 postcode area. From Fawn Road, Friar Road and Front Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in South Hylton (1 mile west), Castletown (1 mile north-west), North Hylton (1 mile north-west), Hylton Red House (2 miles north) and Hylton Castle (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Washington (4 miles west), Houghton-le-Spring (5 miles south-west), Hetton-le-Hole (6 miles south), New Silksworth (3 miles south), Biddick Hall (4 miles north) and Brockley Whins (4 miles north). Ford is one of the larger places we cover in Sunderland.
Landmarks near Ford
Our customers here include homes close to Barnes Park, Highfield Academy and Church of The Good Shepherd and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Sandhill View Academy (1.1 miles south), Grindon Hall Christian School (0.7 miles south-west) and The Willow Pond pub (0.7 miles east). The closest station to Ford is Sunderland station, about 1.6 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Sunderland Royal Hospital (0.6 miles east) and East and Middle Herrington (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Ford include Warden Law and WWT Washington.
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a couple of hours for most chips. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your SR4 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Ford
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ford use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Should you replace it?
Basins are frequently built into vanity units or tiled in, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. Repairing it keeps everything as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Why book with us
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- A fixed quote before booking
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our pricing.
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
Ford: your questions answered
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Do you come to Ford?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Ford from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
When a repair is not the answer
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- Leaks from the fittings
- Through cracks that let water out
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
