County Durham · England
Sink & basin repair in Inkerman, County Durham
Fixed-price sink repair in Inkerman and the surrounding area, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips around the rim
- Cracks starting at the waste
Repairing versus replacing in Inkerman
Swapping a basin frequently brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and it may not match the rest of the suite. A repair avoids all of that. Our sink repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Inkerman
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Same prices wherever you are
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our prices page.
Sink repair in Inkerman without replacing anything
When a basin is worn or crazed all over, we can resurface it in place, giving it an even new finish. We’re often asked to fix knocks from hair straighteners and crazing in the glaze, across vanity unit basins, enamelled basins and antique & period basins.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Inkerman (DL13)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When we’d advise against a repair
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A basin cracked through and leaking
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
What affects the price in Inkerman
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Inkerman. What changes the price is:
- How many areas need work
- What kind of damage it is
- Doing more than one item at once
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Inkerman. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A photo taken from further back
- Details of any past repairs
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Landlord and trade work in Inkerman
For anyone letting property in or around Inkerman, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a couple of hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- You can generally use the basin later that day or the next.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire basin, we can price the job.
Related advice
Inkerman: your questions answered
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What does sink repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Where we work around Inkerman
Inkerman is about 7 miles south of Consett, in County Durham. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover all 329 towns and villages across County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Inkerman to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 18 miles away).
We cover every part of DL13. From Inkerman Road and North Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Inkerman: Tow Law (1 mile south-east), Thornley (2 miles south), Satley (2 miles north), Wolsingham (3 miles south-west) and Craigside (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (10 miles east), Consett (7 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (14 miles south-east), Bishop Auckland (9 miles south-east), Spennymoor (10 miles south-east) and Chester-le-Street (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Inkerman
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Philip and St James and Blessed John Duckett Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary and the streets around them. The countryside around Inkerman includes Stanley Moss.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
When to call us in Inkerman
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, and some happen during bathroom refits.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Crazing in the glaze
- A chipped vanity basin
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- An antique basin with chips
Before you book anyone
- What preparation is included
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Aftercare advice
- How soon you can use it again
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