Wigan · England
Sink & basin repair in Hunger Hill, Wigan
Sink repair across Hunger Hill and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
Sink repair in Hunger Hill without replacing anything
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. We regularly repair ceramic & vitreous china basins, vanity unit basins and antique & period basins, and the jobs we see most are a chipped basin edge and a crazed, tired basin.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Hunger Hill (WN6)
- Area hub
- Wigan
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- We match the colour by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, with your WN6 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- A basin that moves on its brackets
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Repair chips before they stain
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Avoid abrasive pads
A quick wipe after use helps, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
About Hunger Hill
Hunger Hill is about 2 miles north-west of Standish, in Wigan. Customers in Hunger Hill get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Hunger Hill is one of 63 towns and villages in Wigan where we work. We work right across the region, from Hunger Hill to Liverpool (about 16 miles away).
Jobs in WN6 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Tunley Lane, Boundary Lane and Mossy Lea Road. If you’re just outside Hunger Hill, we cover Shevington Moor (1 mile south-east), Standish (2 miles south-east), Shevington (2 miles south), Crooke (2 miles south) and Worthington (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Wigan (4 miles south-east), Leigh (10 miles south-east), Ashton-in-Makerfield (7 miles south), Hindley (7 miles south-east), Atherton (10 miles south-east) and Ince-in-Makerfield (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Hunger Hill
Our customers here include homes close to Church of St Joseph and Attached Presbytery, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The White Lion pub and the streets around them. Hunger Hill’s nearest station is Appley Bridge station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Blackrod Castle Croft (4.9 miles east) and Wrightington Hospital (0.8 miles south-west).
FAQs for Hunger Hill
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Hunger Hill.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
What happens after I send photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Are there extra charges for Hunger Hill?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
What affects the price in Hunger Hill
Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Hunger Hill. The price reflects:
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A picture taken from further back
- Something in shot to show the size
- The material, if you know it
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
What your basin is made of matters
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Repairing versus replacing in Hunger Hill
Matching a discontinued basin can be impossible, especially in a matching suite. A repair keeps your suite matching. Our sink repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
What you get with us
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Everything repaired in place
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our prices page.
When to call us in Hunger Hill
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, and some happen during bathroom refits.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- An antique basin with chips
- Chips around the rim
- Fine cracks across the glaze
Questions to ask before booking
- How to look after the finish
- When it can be used again
- How the room is protected while they work
- How changes to the job are handled
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
