County Durham · England
Sink & basin repair in The Grove, County Durham
Damaged basin in The Grove? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped vanity basin
- An antique basin with chips
Sink repair in The Grove without replacing anything
Chipped, cracked and crazed basins and vanity units can be repaired, with the colour and shine matched to the basin. Nothing is taken off the wall. We regularly repair antique & period basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and the jobs we see most are chips from dropped toiletries and a period basin that needs restoring.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- The Grove (DH8)
- Region
- County Durham
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Finding the same basin again isn’t always possible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Our sink repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- No need to remove anything
- Work done at your home or business
Read our prices page.
Common questions in The Grove
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No. We repair it where it is, with the taps left connected.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes. We fill the chip, colour-match it and polish it to the basin’s gloss.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Normally, if it isn’t leaking. A crack that leaks right through generally means a new basin.
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes a couple of hours for most chips in most cases. We leave the room clean.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
If you manage property in The Grove, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
Our work in The Grove
The Grove is about 1 mile south-west of Consett, in County Durham. We visit clients in The Grove and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover 329 places in County Durham. We work right across the region, from The Grove to Newcastle upon Tyne (13 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: DH8. We regularly work on streets such as Hall Road, Dunelm Road and Consett Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside The Grove, we cover Allensford (1 mile west), Consett (1 mile north-east), Castleside (1 mile south-west), Bridgehill (1 mile north) and Shotley Grove (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (12 miles east), Bishop Auckland (15 miles south-east), Spennymoor (14 miles south-east), Chester-le-Street (11 miles east), Stanley (7 miles east) and Crook (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in The Grove
Our customers here include homes close to Church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate, Consett Academy and Blackhill and Consett Park. Other landmarks nearby include Shotley Bridge Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Skaylock Hill.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy 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, with colour mixed on site.
What a repair cannot fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- The colour and finish to match
- The type of damage
- How much damage there is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Send pictures for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Where you are, by postcode
- Natural light rather than flash
- What it’s made of, if you know
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire basin, we can give you a fixed quote.
Nearby places to The Grove
What else we do in The Grove
How to care for the repair
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
Wipe the basin over after use, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 is not prepared the repair will not last.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
