County Durham · England
Sink & basin repair in Stony Heap, County Durham
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins in Stony Heap, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks starting at the waste
- A period basin that needs restoring
Why repair rather than replace?
Matching a discontinued basin can be impossible, especially in a matching suite. A repair keeps your suite matching. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Stony Heap. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why Stony Heap clients choose us
- No extra charge for your area
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our pricing.
About our sink repair in Stony Heap
From hairline cracks by the taps to chips on the rim, basin damage is typically repaired in place. The taps stay connected and the basin stays on the wall. Typical jobs include a crazed, tired basin and chips on the rim or front edge, in enamelled basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and antique & period basins.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Stony Heap (DH8, DH9)
- Region
- County Durham
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
Landlord and trade work in Stony Heap
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in County Durham and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. You can expect it to take a couple of hours for most chips, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
If you are in Stony Heap and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
Do you need sink repair in Stony Heap?
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and strong chemicals speed it up.
Look out for these signs:
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- A period basin that needs restoring
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price covers travel
- Aftercare advice
- How the colour is matched
- Whether a trained technician does the job
What affects the price in Stony Heap
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Access to the area
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many items we do on one visit
- What kind of damage it is
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Quotes from your pictures
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Something in shot to show the size
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 price.
Stony Heap: your questions answered
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Are there extra charges for Stony Heap?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Surface cracks can generally be repaired. A crack that leaks right through typically means a new basin.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Stony Heap included. Travel is included in the price.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. We repair them without hiding their character.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
What a repair cannot fix
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
Places near Stony Heap
What else we do in Stony Heap
Covering Stony Heap
Stony Heap is about 1 mile west of Annfield Plain, in County Durham. We visit homes and businesses in Stony Heap, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Stony Heap is one of 329 places in County Durham where we work. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 11 miles away.
We work across DH8 and DH9 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Stonyheap Lane and Hangingstone Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Stony Heap include Iveston (1 mile south-west), Greencroft (1 mile south-east), Catchgate (1 mile north-east), Annfield Plain (1 mile east) and Harelaw (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Durham (10 miles south-east), Consett (3 miles west), Bishop Auckland (15 miles south), Spennymoor (13 miles south-east), Chester-le-Street (8 miles east) and Stanley (3 miles east).
Near you in Stony Heap
Typical jobs here are in homes near Catchgate Primary School, Church of Our Lady and St Joseph and St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College. Further afield, we also cover the area around Shotley Bridge Hospital (2.9 miles west) and Derwentside (0.9 miles north-east).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
