Gateshead · England
Sink & basin repair in Team Colliery, Gateshead
Our repair technicians come to Team Colliery for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- Chips from dropped toiletries
How we handle sink repair in Team Colliery
If the whole basin is crazed or worn, it can be resurfaced in place, giving it an even new finish. Whether it’s a crack near the taps and knocks from hair straighteners, we can help, whatever the material.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Team Colliery (NE9, NE11)
- Area hub
- Gateshead
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Team Colliery
Team Colliery is about 1 mile south-east of Chowdene, in Gateshead. Customers in Team Colliery get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in all 49 towns and villages across Gateshead.
Postcode districts we cover here: NE9 and NE11. From Deneford, Smithyford and Rokeby View or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Low Eighton (1 mile south-east), Eighton Banks (1 mile east), Wrekenton (1 mile north-east), Gateshead Fell (1 mile north) and Springwell (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Blaydon (6 miles north-west), Dunston (3 miles north-west), Whickham (4 miles north-west), Ryton (8 miles north-west), Winlaton (6 miles north-west) and Felling (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Team Colliery
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Hodkin Park, Joseph Swan Academy and Church of St Andrew, among other places. The closest station to Team Colliery is Heworth station, about 2.7 miles north-east. A little further out are Bowes Railway (1.2 miles east) and Queen Elizabeth Hospital (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include WWT Washington.
Why repair rather than replace?
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. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
What you get with us
- We leave the room as we found it
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- One price list for the entire UK
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our full price list.
Team Colliery: your questions answered
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Typically, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. We repair them without hiding their character.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes, very frequently. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Do you cover Team Colliery?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Team Colliery for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- The basin can typically be used later that day or the day after.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How much damage there is
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
How to get a fixed quote
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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When a repair is not the answer
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Leaks from the fittings
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
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, then guarantee it for a year.
When to call us in Team Colliery
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: bottles, hair straighteners and razors catch the front edge and rim. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A period basin that needs restoring
- A crazed, tired basin
- Chips around the rim
Comparing quotes
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What prep work is covered
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the price covers travel
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Repair chips before they stain
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Don’t rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, to avoid new chips.
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.
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
