County Durham · England
Sink & basin repair in Plawsworth, County Durham
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins in Plawsworth, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A chipped basin edge
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a couple of hours for most chips, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- We match the colour by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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Sink repair in Plawsworth without replacing anything
A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. We fill, shape and polish the damage so it blends into the glaze. Our repair technicians work on enamelled basins, antique & period basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and people most often call us about chips on the rim or front edge and cracks around the tap holes or waste.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Plawsworth (DH2)
- Region
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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About Plawsworth
Plawsworth is about 2 miles south of Chester-le-Street, in County Durham. Anywhere in DH2, we come to you. We cover all 329 towns and villages in County Durham. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 11 miles away.
Every address in DH2 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also travel to Tan Hills (1 mile south-west), Kimblesworth (1 mile south-west), Chester Moor (1 mile north), Pity Me (2 miles south) and Chester-le-Street (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Durham (3 miles south), Consett (10 miles west), Newton Aycliffe (14 miles south), Bishop Auckland (13 miles south), Spennymoor (9 miles south) and Seaham (10 miles east).
Near you in Plawsworth
Around Plawsworth, we work in homes near Nettlesworth Primary School, Fyndoune Community College and St Philip and St James, among other places. The closest station to Plawsworth is Chester-Le-Street station, about 2.1 miles north. A little further out are Chester Le Street Hospital (1.9 miles north) and The Gates Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south).
- Other local spots include Chester-le-Street (2.5 miles north)
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Have new chips repaired quickly
Go gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in and stain. Early repair keeps it a small job.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is usually best. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book.
What you get with us
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Same prices wherever you are
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Read our prices page.
What we’re called out for in Plawsworth
Basins take knocks every day: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners catch the front edge and rim. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
Common reasons people in Plawsworth contact us include:
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- An antique basin with chips
- Chips on a built-in basin
Comparing quotes
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Landlords, agents and businesses in Plawsworth
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- Leaks from the fittings
- Through cracks that let water out
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Plawsworth
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
What your basin is made of matters
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. 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.
FAQs for Plawsworth
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Normally, if it is not leaking. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
How much does sink repair cost in Plawsworth?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
