County Durham · England
Sink & basin repair in South Side, County Durham
Fixed-price sink repair in South Side and the surrounding area, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Fine cracks across the glaze
Repairing versus replacing in South Side
Matching a discontinued basin can be impossible, especially in a matching suite. A repair keeps your suite matching. Prices start from £95. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why us?
- No need to remove anything
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- No extra charge for your area
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
See our prices page.
Sink repair in South Side, done in place
We match the glaze as well as the colour, since a matt patch on a glossy basin is obvious. Repairs are polished to the same shine. If you are dealing with an antique basin with chips and chips from dropped toiletries, we can help, whatever the material.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- South Side (DL13)
- Region
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair isn’t the answer
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Plumbing leaks
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Repair chips before they stain
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, to avoid new chips.
A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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Questions from South Side
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Often. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
What do you need from me?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Signs you need sink repair in South Side
Basins take knocks every day: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners chip the rim and front edge. Cracks frequently start around the taps and waste.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- An antique basin with chips
- Chips around the rim
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Questions to ask before booking
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including South Side. The price reflects:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The colour and finish to match
- How much damage there is
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A picture taken from further back
- Something in shot to show the size
Email us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in South Side, and we will reply with a fixed price.
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole basin, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.
Where we work around South Side
South Side is about 6 miles west of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover all 329 towns and villages in County Durham. Our jobs stretch from South Side to Newcastle upon Tyne (26 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of DL13 and the streets around it. Other places close to South Side include Butterknowle (1 mile south), The Slack (1 mile south-east), Lynesack (1 mile south-west), Copley (1 mile south-west) and Morley (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (15 miles north-east), Consett (15 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (11 miles east), Bishop Auckland (6 miles east), Spennymoor (10 miles north-east) and Shildon (8 miles east).
Near you in South Side
In South Side, that means homes near Church of St John Evangelist and Butterknowle Primary School and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Raby Castle (3.4 miles south-east).
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