Newcastle upon Tyne · England
Sink & basin repair in Spital Tongues, Newcastle upon Tyne
We travel to Spital Tongues for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Chips from dropped toiletries
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Sink repair in Spital Tongues without replacing anything
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. We regularly repair Belfast and butler sinks, antique & period basins and enamelled basins, and common reasons people get in touch are a period basin that needs restoring and crazing in the glaze.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Spital Tongues and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Spital Tongues (NE2, NE4, NE1)
- County
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which typically takes a couple of hours for most chips. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- You can typically use the basin later that day or the next.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
For a price in Spital Tongues, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Repairing versus replacing in Spital Tongues
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is normally best. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add 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.
Why book with us
- Work done at your home or business
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our pricing.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Do not overtighten taps
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
A quick wipe after use helps, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether we combine several jobs
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Spital Tongues. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
Phone pictures are fine. Just make sure we can see:
- The material, if you know it
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One picture of the whole basin
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Spital Tongues and nearby
Spital Tongues is about 1 mile south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne, in Newcastle upon Tyne. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Spital Tongues is one of 63 places in Newcastle upon Tyne where we work.
Here we cover the NE2, NE4 and NE1 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Dairy Lane, Hunter's Road and Claremont Road. We also cover the places around Spital Tongues: Newcastle upon Tyne (1 mile north-west), Westgate (1 mile south), Jesmond (1 mile east), Fenham (1 mile west) and Cowgate (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Carr Hill (3 miles south-east), Low Fell (4 miles south), Deckham (3 miles south-east), Sheriff Hill (4 miles south-east), West Denton (3 miles west) and Westerhope (3 miles west).
Around Spital Tongues
Our customers here include homes close to Newcastle upon Tyne Church High School, Newcastle University Library and The North Terrace pub and the streets around them. Also close by are Church of St Luke (under half a mile south-east), Castle Leazes (0.5 miles east), Moorside Primary School (0.6 miles south-west) and Royal Grammar School (0.8 miles east). The closest station to Spital Tongues is Manors station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Newcastle upon Tyne Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Newcastle Dental Hospital (under half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Havannah Nature Reserve and Bent Hill.
- Local facilities include County Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne (1.3 miles south-east)
FAQs for Spital Tongues
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes. The chip is filled, matched and polished.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Spital Tongues?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
What a repair cannot fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Through cracks that let water out
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
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