County Durham · England
Sink Repair in Hunwick
Our technicians come to Hunwick for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- A crazed, tired basin
Landlord and trade work in Hunwick
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
How we handle sink repair in Hunwick
A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. We fill, shape and polish the damage to blend with the surrounding glaze. Our repair technicians work on antique & period basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and vanity unit basins, and people most frequently call us about an original basin worth saving and knocks from hair straighteners.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Area
- Hunwick (DL15)
- County
- County Durham
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Finding the same basin again isn’t always possible, especially in a matching suite. A repair keeps your suite matching. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why us?
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our full price list.
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a few hours. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Related advice
Hunwick questions
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Do you cover the whole of County Durham?
All of County Durham, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Typically, if it isn’t leaking. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
Can tenants book a repair?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Do you cover Hunwick?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Hunwick from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
Do you need sink repair in Hunwick?
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, so chips are common. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Chips around the rim
- A crack near the taps
- An original basin worth saving
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the price covers travel
- When it can be used again
- What aftercare is recommended
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Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Do not overtighten taps
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
Don’t rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, to avoid new chips.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
About Hunwick
Hunwick is about 3 miles north of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. Jobs in Hunwick are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Hunwick is one of 329 places in County Durham we cover. We work right across the region, from Hunwick to Newcastle upon Tyne (21 miles away).
We work across the DL15 postcode area. From West View, Oakfields and Wear View or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. With the B6286 close by, Hunwick is easy for our repair technicians to reach. We also cover the places around Hunwick: New Hunwick (1 mile south), North Bitchburn (1 mile west), High Grange (1 mile south-west), Howden-le-Wear (2 miles west) and Escomb (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (8 miles north-east), Consett (12 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (7 miles south-east), Bishop Auckland (3 miles south), Spennymoor (4 miles east) and Chester-le-Street (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Hunwick
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hunwick Primary School, St Paul The Apostle and Parkside Sports College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bishop Auckland station, about 2.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Bishop Auckland Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Auckland Castle (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Stanley Moss.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
