Gateshead · England
Sink & basin repair in Hobson, Gateshead
Our repair technicians come to Hobson for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips around the rim
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
How we handle sink repair in Hobson
If the entire basin is crazed or worn, we can resurface it in place, for a fresh, even finish. Common call-outs are for an antique basin with chips and cracks starting at the waste, on vanity unit basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and enamelled basins.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Hobson (NE16)
- Area hub
- Gateshead
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Hobson?
Finding the same basin again isn’t always possible, especially in a matching suite. A repair keeps your suite matching. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
What you get with us
- A fixed quote before booking
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our full price list.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Nearby places to Hobson
What else we do in Hobson
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The type of damage
- The size and number of damaged areas
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Hobson. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One picture of the whole basin
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes a couple of hours for most chips. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- 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
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Related advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Our work in Hobson
Hobson is about 3 miles north-west of Stanley, in Gateshead. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Hobson is one of 49 towns and villages in Gateshead where we work. We work right across the region, from Hobson to Newcastle upon Tyne (8 miles away).
Every address in NE16 is covered. Jobs here include addresses on Cragleas, Moyle Terrace and Prospect Terrace. If you are just outside Hobson, we cover Pickering Nook (1 mile west), Clough Dene (1 mile south), Mountsett (1 mile south-west), Tantobie (1 mile south-east) and White-le-Head (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gateshead (7 miles north-east), Blaydon (4 miles north), Dunston (5 miles north-east), Whickham (4 miles north-east), Ryton (5 miles north) and Winlaton (4 miles north).
What’s near Hobson
We visit homes around St James, Burnopfield Primary School and North Durham Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Hobson is Blaydon station, about 4.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Derwentside (2.2 miles south-west) and Dunston Hill Hospital (4.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Currock Hill.
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Have new chips repaired quickly
Use gentle cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Signs you need sink repair in Hobson
Basins take knocks every day: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners chip the rim and front edge. Cracks often start around the taps and waste.
Customers typically contact us about:
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Chips around the rim
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
What your quote should include
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether the price covers travel
- When it can be used again
- What happens if they find more damage
Common questions in Hobson
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Do you disconnect the taps?
Not at all. We protect the area around it and work in place.
When a repair is not the answer
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Leaks from the fittings
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
