County Durham · England
Sink & basin repair in Hett, County Durham
Damaged basin in Hett? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- A crack near the taps
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- The material
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many items we do on one visit
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send pictures for a quote
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Sink repair at your home in Hett
We match the glaze as well as the colour, since a matt patch on a glossy basin is obvious. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. Common call-outs are for a crack near the taps and knocks from hair straighteners, in ceramic & vitreous china basins, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Hett and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Hett (DH6)
- Region
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in County Durham and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Hett and nearby
Hett is about 2 miles north-east of Spennymoor, in County Durham. Jobs in Hett are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Hett is one of 329 places in County Durham where we work. Our jobs stretch from Hett to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 19 miles away).
All of DH6 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as West Street, East Street and Hett Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Hett include Croxdale (1 mile west), Sunderland Bridge (1 mile north-west), Thinford (1 mile south), Tudhoe (1 mile south-west) and Tursdale (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Durham (4 miles north), Consett (14 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (7 miles south), Bishop Auckland (7 miles south-west), Seaham (12 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (9 miles north).
What’s near Hett
Around Hett, we work in homes near Tudhoe Colliery Primary School and Church of St Bartholomew and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Durham station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Durham University (2.8 miles north) and Sherburn Hospital (3.5 miles north-east).
What else we do in Hett
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Allow a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote.
Related advice
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. 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.
Common questions in Hett
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No. We repair it where it is, with the taps left connected.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
Signs you need sink repair in Hett
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and strong chemicals speed it up.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Cracks starting at the waste
- A crazed, tired basin
- Chips on the rim or front edge
What to look for in a quote
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Who will actually do the work
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Use gentle cleaners
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, 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. Early repair keeps it a small job.
When a repair is not the answer
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Leaks from the fittings
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Hett
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
Repair or replace in Hett?
Swapping a basin frequently brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and it may not match the rest of the suite. A repair avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why us?
- A fixed quote before booking
- We leave the room as we found it
- Same prices wherever you are
- Typically one visit, start to finish
See our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
