County Durham · England
Sink Repair in High Pittington
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins at your home in High Pittington, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Chips on the rim or front edge
About our sink repair in High Pittington
Period basins are worth keeping, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. Whether it’s cracks around the tap holes or waste and damage from dropped bottles or hair tools, we can usually put it right, on ceramic & vitreous china basins, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins alike.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it.
- Where
- High Pittington (DH6)
- Region
- County Durham
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
High Pittington and nearby
High Pittington is about 3 miles east of Durham, in County Durham. Our technicians come to clients in High Pittington and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. High Pittington is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham we cover. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 15 miles away.
Here we cover the DH6 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Coalford Lane, Newby Lane and St Lawrence Close. If you are just outside High Pittington, we cover Hallgarth (1 mile south), Low Pittington (1 mile north-west), Littletown (1 mile south-east), Sherburn Hill (1 mile south) and Shadforth (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (3 miles west), Consett (15 miles west), Newton Aycliffe (12 miles south), Bishop Auckland (12 miles south-west), Spennymoor (8 miles south-west) and Seaham (6 miles north-east).
What’s near High Pittington
We visit homes around Hallgarth Manor Hotel, Belmont Community School and Church of St Laurence, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Durham station, about 3.8 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Durham Museum (3.7 miles west) and Durham Castle (3.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s Warden Law.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Durham (2.3 miles south)
What affects the price in High Pittington
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many areas need work
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
How to get a fixed price
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
For a price in High Pittington, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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What else we do in High Pittington
Landlords, agents and businesses in High Pittington
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow a morning or an afternoon. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- The basin can normally be used later that day or the day after.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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When to call us in High Pittington
Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, which can crack it around the holes.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- An original basin worth saving
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
What to look for in a quote
- What preparation is included
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the price covers travel
- How changes to the job are handled
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
How to care for the repair
It’s all simple stuff:
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin
Go gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
Different materials, different repairs
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
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.
Honest limits
A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Through cracks that let water out
- A basin that moves on its brackets
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
High Pittington questions
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
What happens after I send photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
