County Durham · England
Sink & basin repair in Houghall, County Durham
Local sink repair for Houghall: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Sink repair at your home in Houghall
Chipped, cracked and crazed basins and vanity units can be repaired, matching the colour and gloss. Nothing is taken off the wall. Typical jobs include fine cracks across the glaze and chips on the rim or front edge, in enamelled basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and antique & period basins.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Houghall (DH1)
- Region
- County Durham
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair can’t fix
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
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Common problems we fix in Houghall
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, along with damage during fitting.
Customers generally contact us about:
- A crack near the taps
- An antique basin with chips
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Chips around the rim
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether they match the colour on site
- When it can be used again
Questions from Houghall
Do you cover the whole of County Durham?
Everywhere in the UK, Houghall included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Are there extra charges for Houghall?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
How much does sink repair cost in Houghall?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Get chips repaired early
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
Wipe the basin over after use, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new basin can mean a plumber, new taps or wastes and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Houghall. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
What you get with us
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Everything repaired in place
- One price list for the whole UK
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our full price list.
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
What we do, step by step
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
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Where we work around Houghall
Houghall is about 2 miles south of Durham, in County Durham. Jobs in Houghall are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Our repair technicians cover all 329 towns and villages across County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Houghall to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 16 miles away).
Here we cover the DH1 postcode area. If you’re just outside Houghall, we cover Shincliffe (1 mile north-east), Lowes Barn (1 mile north-west), High Shincliffe (1 mile east), Old Durham (1 mile north-east) and Elvet (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Consett (13 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (9 miles south), Bishop Auckland (9 miles south-west), Spennymoor (4 miles south), Seaham (10 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (7 miles north).
Around Houghall
In Houghall, that means homes near Old Durham Gardens, Church of St Mary and Chorister School and the streets around them. Also close by are Durham University Library and Collections (0.8 miles north), Whitechurch Durham pub (0.9 miles north), Durham Sixth Form Centre (1.6 miles north) and Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School (1.1 miles east). The closest station to Houghall is Durham station, roughly 1.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Durham Castle (1.3 miles north) and Durham (1.9 miles north).
Landlord and trade work in Houghall
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Houghall as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
