Sunderland · England
Sink Repair for Lumley Thicks homes
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins in Lumley Thicks, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- An antique basin with chips
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Sink repair in Lumley Thicks without replacing anything
We match the glaze as well as the colour, because a dull patch on a shiny basin stands out. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. We regularly repair antique & period basins, enamelled basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and people most often call us about 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
- Lumley Thicks (DH4, DH3)
- Area hub
- Sunderland
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
About Lumley Thicks
Lumley Thicks is about 2 miles east of Chester-le-Street, in Sunderland. Whether you’re in the middle of Lumley Thicks or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Lumley Thicks is one of 75 towns and villages in Sunderland we cover. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 11 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of DH4 and DH3 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Forge Lane, Lumley New Road and Glamis Court, all of which we cover. Close by, we cover Castle Dene (1 mile west), Woodstone Village (1 mile east), Bournmoor (1 mile north-east), Great Lumley (1 mile south-west) and New Lambton (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Sunderland (6 miles north-east), Washington (3 miles north), Sunniside (7 miles north-east), Fulwell (8 miles north-east), Hendon (7 miles north-east) and Ford (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Lumley Thicks
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Barnabas, Woodlea Primary School and Park View School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chester-Le-Street station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Ankers House Museum (1.7 miles west) and Lambton Castle (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near Lumley Thicks include WWT Washington and Warden Law.
- Local facilities include Chester-le-Street (1.9 miles north-west)
Lumley Thicks: your questions answered
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Usually, if it is not leaking. A crack that leaks right through normally means a new basin.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do you disconnect the taps?
No. We repair it where it is, with the taps left connected.
Do you cover Lumley Thicks?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Lumley Thicks. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Why repair rather than replace?
Finding the same basin again is not always possible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- Colour-matched on site
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- We leave the room as we found it
See our prices page.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- How hard the colour is to match
- What kind of damage it is
- How many areas need work
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking.
How to get a fixed quote
You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Details of any past repairs
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Honest limits
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Widespread crazing
- Plumbing leaks
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Lumley Thicks
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
What we’re called out for in Lumley Thicks
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A chipped vanity basin
- A crazed, tired basin
- An original basin worth saving
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
What your quote should include
- How changes to the job are handled
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the price covers travel
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a few hours. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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How to care for the repair
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Use mild cleaners only
- Get chips repaired early
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
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