Darlington · England
Sink Repair for Houghton-le-Side homes
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins in Houghton-le-Side, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Chips on the rim or front edge
About our sink repair in Houghton-le-Side
We repair chips, cracks and crazing in ceramic basins and vanity units, with the colour and shine matched to the basin. The basin stays on the wall. Our technicians work on antique & period basins, enamelled basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and people most often call us about chips on the rim or front edge and crazing in the glaze.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Where
- Houghton-le-Side (DL2)
- County
- Darlington
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of damage
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material and finish
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Getting a price from pictures
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Natural light rather than flash
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Covering Houghton-le-Side
Houghton-le-Side is about 4 miles south-west of Newton Aycliffe, in Darlington. Whether you’re in the middle of Houghton-le-Side or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover 53 places in Darlington, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 28 miles away.
Here we cover the DL2 postcode area. If you are just outside Houghton-le-Side, we cover Walworth Gate (1 mile south-east), Heighington (1 mile east), Bolam (2 miles west), Denton (2 miles south) and Summerhouse (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Darlington (6 miles south-east), Harrowgate Hill (5 miles south-east), West Park (4 miles south-east), Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Cockerton (5 miles south-east) and Rise Carr (5 miles south-east).
Near you in Houghton-le-Side
In Houghton-le-Side, that means homes near Heighington CE Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shildon station, roughly 2.6 miles north. Nearby you will also find Walworth Castle (2.3 miles south) and West Park Hospital (4.2 miles south-east).
Houghton-le-Side: your questions answered
What happens after I send photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no obligation to book.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Will you remove the sink?
No. We repair it where it is, without disconnecting anything.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Houghton-le-Side included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
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What we can’t put right
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Leaks from the fittings
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Repair or replace in Houghton-le-Side?
A new basin frequently means a plumber, new taps and a new waste and making good the tiling. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why Houghton-le-Side clients choose us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Typically one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our full price list.
What happens on the day
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. It usually takes a morning or an afternoon, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Related advice
Keeping it looking good
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Do not overtighten taps
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
Common problems we fix in Houghton-le-Side
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, from glass bottles to hairdryers. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
Most people contact us when they notice one of these:
- A chipped vanity basin
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- A crack near the taps
- Crazing in the glaze
Questions to ask before you book
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What aftercare is recommended
- When it can be used again
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
