Gateshead · England
Sink & basin repair in Street Gate, Gateshead
Sink repair across Street Gate and nearby, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- An antique basin with chips
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will 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, it’s worth having it done properly.
Sink repair in Street Gate without replacing anything
From hairline cracks by the taps to chips on the rim, basin damage is normally repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. We are frequently asked to fix an original basin worth saving and damage from dropped bottles or hair tools, on ceramic & vitreous china basins, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Gateshead.
- Area
- Street Gate (NE16)
- Area hub
- Gateshead
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Street Gate
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Street Gate?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your NE16 postcode.
Do you come to Street Gate?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Street Gate and the rest of Gateshead. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Do not overtighten taps
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Avoid abrasive pads
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Should you replace it?
Swapping a basin often brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. Repairing it avoids those problems. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why us?
- One visit for most repairs
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Work done at your home or business
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our prices page.
About Street Gate
Street Gate is about 1 mile south of Whickham, in Gateshead. Whether you are in the middle of Street Gate or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover 49 places across Gateshead.
Jobs in NE16 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Lilac Avenue, Pennyfine Road and Iris Walk and the roads around them. We also travel to Sunniside (1 mile west), Marley Hill (1 mile south-west), Fellside (1 mile west), Whickham (1 mile north) and Lobley Hill (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gateshead (3 miles north-east), Blaydon (3 miles north-west), Ryton (5 miles north-west), Winlaton (3 miles north-west), Felling (5 miles north-east) and Crawcrook (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Street Gate
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Washingwell Community Primary School, Whickham School and Whickham School and the streets around them. The closest station to Street Gate is Dunston station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Metrocentre (2.2 miles north) and Saltwell Park Museum (2.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Addison and Hedgefield Woods.
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Street Gate use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
If you manage property in Street Gate, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Signs you need sink repair in Street Gate
Fine crazing in the glaze is usually down to age, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A crack near the taps
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Crazing in the glaze
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
What your quote should include
- How changes to the job are handled
- Aftercare advice
- Who will actually do the work
- How soon you can use it again
What a repair can’t fix
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
