County Durham · England
Sink Repair in Shittlehope
Problem with your basin in Shittlehope? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped basin edge
- An antique basin with chips
About our sink repair in Shittlehope
When a basin is worn or crazed all over, it can be resurfaced in place, for a fresh, even finish. Whether it’s a chipped vanity basin and an original basin worth saving, we can help.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Shittlehope (DL13)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Common questions in Shittlehope
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
What we’re called out for in Shittlehope
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, and some happen during bathroom refits.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- A period basin that needs restoring
- A chipped basin edge
- Crazing in the glaze
- A crack near the taps
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How to care for the finish
- When it can be used again
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Unusual colours or finishes
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from photos
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- Any details about the material
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shittlehope
For anyone letting property in or around Shittlehope, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Places near Shittlehope
What else we do in Shittlehope
Repairing versus replacing in Shittlehope
A new basin can mean a plumber, new taps and a new waste and making good the tiling. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Our sink repair starts from £95. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos 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 Shittlehope
- No extra charge for your area
- Work done at your home or business
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Read our prices page.
How the visit works
Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take a few hours, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear the area around the damage
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole basin, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
Shittlehope and the surrounding area
Shittlehope is about 10 miles south-west of Consett, in County Durham. We travel to clients in Shittlehope and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Shittlehope is one of 329 places in County Durham we cover. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 22 miles away.
All of DL13 is within our area. You’ll find streets such as East End, Willard Grove and Centenary Close, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Unthank (1 mile west), Stanhope (1 mile north-west), Crawleyside (1 mile north-west), Bridge End (2 miles south-east) and Frosterley (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Consett (10 miles north-east), Bishop Auckland (14 miles south-east), Stanley (15 miles north-east), Crook (10 miles east), Annfield Plain (13 miles north-east) and Barnard Castle (14 miles south).
What’s near Shittlehope
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Thomas, Queens Head pub and Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School, among other places. Green spaces nearby include Collier Law.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
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.
How to care for the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Use mild cleaners only
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Repair chips before they stain
- Store toiletries on a shelf
Go gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in, which can stain the repair area. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
