Barnsley · England
Sink & basin repair in Smithies, Barnsley
We travel to Smithies for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- An original basin worth saving
- Chips around the rim
Smithies and nearby
Smithies is about 1 mile north of Barnsley, in Barnsley. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Smithies is one of 94 towns and villages in Barnsley where we work. Our jobs stretch from Smithies to Leeds (about 17 miles away).
Here we cover the S71 and S75 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Old Road, Buxton Road and Newhill Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Smithies, we cover Honeywell (1 mile south-west), Old Town (1 mile south-west), Athersley (1 mile north-west), Barnsley (1 mile south) and Carlton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Wombwell (4 miles south-east), Wath upon Dearne (7 miles south-east), Hoyland (5 miles south), Worsbrough (3 miles south), Thurnscoe (7 miles east) and Penistone (7 miles south-west).
Around Smithies
Around Smithies, we work in homes near St Helen, Penny Pie Park and Edward Sheerien School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Burton Road Primary School (0.5 miles south) and St Michael's Catholic and Church of England High School (0.8 miles north-east). The nearest railway station is Barnsley station, about 1.1 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Cooper Gallery (1.1 miles south) and Barnsley Hospital (1.4 miles south-west).
Sink repair in Smithies, done in place
We match the glaze as well as the colour. Repairs are polished to the same shine. Typical jobs include damage to a basin in a vanity unit and fine cracks across the glaze, in ceramic & vitreous china basins, vanity unit basins and Belfast and butler sinks.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Location
- Smithies (S71, S75)
- County
- Barnsley
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we are called out for in Smithies
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Crazing in the glaze
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Before booking anyone
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How long it needs to cure
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
How the visit works
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Get a quote
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole basin, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
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Landlord and trade work in Smithies
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Barnsley and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
How to care for the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Use mild cleaners only
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. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Repair or replace in Smithies?
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips and surface damage, repair is the better route. Our sink repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why book with us
- One price list for the whole UK
- Most jobs done in one visit
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
See our pricing.
What else we do in Smithies
When we’d advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Plumbing leaks
- Widespread crazing
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Smithies
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
FAQs for Smithies
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. We repair them without hiding their character.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes, very frequently. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first.
How much does sink repair cost in Smithies?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.
What affects the price in Smithies
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- What kind of damage it is
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many items we do on one visit
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.
Send photos for a quote
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- One picture of the whole basin
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Any details about the material
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
