Leeds · England

Sink Repair for Swinnow homes

Our repair technicians come to Swinnow 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 the rim or front edge
  • A chipped vanity basin
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted sink repair in Swinnow

Sink repair in Swinnow without replacing anything

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’re dealing with chips around the rim and knocks from hair straighteners, we can normally put it right, on enamelled basins, Belfast and butler sinks and vanity unit basins alike.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Where
Swinnow (LS13, LS28, LS12)
Region
Leeds
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a damaged ceramic basin restored

What we do, step by step

We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. We clean the basin and check the damage.
  2. The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
  3. We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
  4. We polish it into the surrounding surface.
  5. Typically the basin is back in use the same day or the next.

How to prepare

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Clear the area around the damage

Getting a price

There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

Landlord and trade work in Swinnow

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll arrange it.

Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

Swinnow questions

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

How much does sink repair cost in Swinnow?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.

Is there a guarantee?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Leeds.

Will there be a smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.

Can a chip in a sink be fixed?

Yes. The chip is filled, matched and polished.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

What happens if you find more damage?

If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.

Swinnow and the surrounding area

Swinnow is about 1 mile east of Pudsey, in Leeds. Wherever you are in the LS13 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover all 198 towns and villages in Leeds, from the larger towns to small villages.

Jobs in LS13, LS28 and LS12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Lane End, Bath Road and Elder Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also travel to Moorside (1 mile east), Bramley (1 mile north-east), Farsley (1 mile north-west), Bagley (1 mile north-west) and Rodley (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Leeds (4 miles east), Morley (4 miles south-east), Rothwell (8 miles south-east), Beeston (4 miles south-east), Wetherby (14 miles north-east) and Woodhouse (4 miles east).

Local landmarks in Swinnow

We visit homes around The Barnleigh pub, Christ the Saviour Church and Pudsey Grangefield School. You’ll also find Swinnow Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Farnley Hall Park (1.3 miles south-east). There’s a railway station in Swinnow itself: Bramley (West Yorkshire) station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Moravian Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (1.3 miles east). Not far away are Yeadon Tarn and Rodley Nature Reserve.

Map of Swinnow © OpenStreetMap contributors

When we’d advise against a repair

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:

  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
  • Widespread crazing
  • A basin cracked through and leaking

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.

Materials we work on in Swinnow

  • Ceramic & vitreous china basins
  • Enamelled basins
  • Vanity unit basins
  • Belfast and butler sinks
  • Antique & period basins

Keeping it looking good

How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
  • Store toiletries on a shelf
  • Avoid abrasive pads
  • Get chips repaired early

Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, so it does not get chipped again.

A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.

When to call us in Swinnow

Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, and cracks can start at the tap holes.

Keep an eye out for these signs:

  • Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
  • Knocks from hair straighteners
  • An original basin worth saving
  • Fine cracks across the glaze

Before you book anyone

  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • What prep work is covered
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT

How to compare quotes

Repair or replace in Swinnow?

Swapping a basin frequently brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. A repair avoids all of that. Our sink repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why Swinnow customers choose us

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Most jobs done in one visit

Take a look at our pricing.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

What sink repair costs

Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Swinnow. The price comes down to:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • The material and finish
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.

How to get a fixed quote

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A wider photo showing the entire basin
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

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