Sunderland · England
Sink & basin repair in Shiney Row, Sunderland
Local sink repair for Shiney Row: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- An antique basin with chips
Sink repair at your home in Shiney Row
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, basin damage is normally repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. We work on vanity unit basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and people most often call us about an original basin worth saving and cracks around the tap holes or waste.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll come back.
- Location
- Shiney Row (DH4)
- County
- Sunderland
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Shiney Row
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
How it works
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- Usually the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.
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How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The colour and finish to match
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether we combine several jobs
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your photos
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A picture taken from further back
- Any details about the material
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
If you’re in Shiney Row and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Nearby places to Shiney Row
What else we do in Shiney Row
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Questions from Shiney Row
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Shiney Row?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your DH4 postcode.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, very frequently. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Shiney Row and the surrounding area
Shiney Row is about 2 miles north-west of Houghton-le-Spring, in Sunderland. We visit homes and businesses in Shiney Row, so there is no workshop to go to. Shiney Row is one of 75 places in Sunderland we cover. We work right across the region, from Shiney Row to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 10 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of DH4. That includes homes on Station Road, Chester Road and Princes Street and the roads around them. You will find Shiney Row on the B1519, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Shiney Row, we cover Philadelphia (1 mile east), Penshaw (1 mile north), New Herrington (1 mile east), Newbottle (1 mile south-east) and Fence Houses (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Sunderland (4 miles north-east), Washington (3 miles north-west), Sunniside (6 miles north-east), Fulwell (6 miles north-east), Hendon (6 miles north-east) and Ford (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Shiney Row
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Robert of Newminster Catholic School, Houghton-le-Spring Rectory park and St Oswald. For rail, the closest station is Chester-Le-Street station, about 3.2 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Lambton Castle (1.5 miles west) and Ankers House Museum (3 miles west). Open spaces near Shiney Row include WWT Washington and Warden Law.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East and Middle Herrington (2.4 miles east)
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Do not overtighten taps
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Avoid abrasive pads
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Landlord and trade work in Shiney Row
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Signs you need sink repair in Shiney Row
Basins take knocks every day: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners chip the rim and front edge. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
Common reasons people in Shiney Row contact us are:
- A chipped vanity basin
- A chipped basin edge
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A crazed, tired basin
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How your room will be protected
- Who will actually do the work
- How the colour is matched
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
