County Durham · England
Sink & basin repair in Tan Hills, County Durham
Fixed-price sink repair in Tan Hills and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- A chipped basin edge
Sink repair at your home in Tan Hills
It’s not just the colour we match, it’s the gloss, because a dull patch on a shiny basin stands out. Repairs are polished to the same shine. We work on antique & period basins, vanity unit basins and enamelled basins, and the jobs we see most are chips around the rim and damage to a basin in a vanity unit.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Location
- Tan Hills (DH2)
- County
- County Durham
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Finding the same basin again is not always possible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. A repair keeps your suite matching. Our sink repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
What you get with us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- No extra charge for your area
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our pricing.
Can I fix it myself?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
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.
What affects the price in Tan Hills
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The size and number of damaged areas
We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Tan Hills. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- One picture of the entire basin
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- The material, if you know it
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Most customers in Tan Hills get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Signs you need sink repair in Tan Hills
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners chip the rim and front edge. Cracks often start around the taps and waste.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- A crazed, tired basin
What to look for in a quote
- Who will actually do the work
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we polish the repair to suit.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Use gentle cleaners
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Have new chips repaired quickly
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
Also near Tan Hills
Other services in Tan Hills
When we would advise against a repair
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Widespread crazing
- Plumbing leaks
- A basin cracked through and leaking
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
Tan Hills and nearby
Tan Hills is about 2 miles south of Chester-le-Street, in County Durham. We travel to homes and businesses in Tan Hills and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Tan Hills is one of 329 places in County Durham where we work. Our jobs stretch from Tan Hills to Newcastle upon Tyne (12 miles away).
Our visits in DH2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Kimblesworth (1 mile south), Plawsworth (1 mile north-east), Chester Moor (1 mile north), Pity Me (2 miles south) and Chester-le-Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Durham (3 miles south), Consett (10 miles west), Newton Aycliffe (14 miles south), Bishop Auckland (12 miles south), Spennymoor (8 miles south) and Seaham (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Tan Hills
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Fyndoune Community College, St Philip and St James and Nettlesworth Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chester-Le-Street station, about 2.4 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Chester-le-Street (2.8 miles north) and Ankers House Museum (2.6 miles north-east).
FAQs for Tan Hills
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes, carefully. We repair them without hiding their character.
Can you quote from pictures?
Normally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, 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 leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
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 will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
