Lancashire · England
Sink & basin repair in Tunstall, Lancashire
Sink repair across Tunstall and nearby, normally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- A chipped basin edge
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Sink repair at your home in Tunstall
From cloakroom basins to period pieces, whatever they’re made of. There’s no plumbing to disconnect. Typical jobs include cracks around the tap holes or waste and knocks from hair straighteners, on antique & period basins, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Tunstall (LA6)
- County
- Lancashire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Tunstall
Basins are frequently built into vanity units or tiled in, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. A repair avoids that. Our sink repair starts from £95. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why Tunstall clients choose us
- A fixed quote before booking
- Everything repaired in place
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our prices page.
What a repair cannot fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- Leaks from the fittings
- A basin cracked through and leaking
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
Also near Tunstall
What else we do in Tunstall
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Tunstall, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
FAQs for Tunstall
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Surface cracks can typically be repaired. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Do you disconnect the taps?
No. We repair it where it is, without disconnecting anything.
Do you cover the entire of Lancashire?
Everywhere in the UK, Tunstall included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
The process
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a couple of hours for most chips, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- We match the colour by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole basin, we can price the job.
Advice
When to call us in Tunstall
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Fine cracks across the glaze
What your quote should include
- How to look after the finish
- What protection goes down before work starts
- When it can be used again
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Use gentle cleaners
Use gentle cleaners and take care with heavy bottles and hair tools.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
Where we work around Tunstall
Tunstall is about 11 miles north-east of Lancaster, in Lancashire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Tunstall is one of 482 towns and villages in Lancashire we cover. We work right across the region, from Tunstall to Leeds (49 miles away).
Jobs in LA6 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Back Lane, Coneygarth Lane and Church Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Tunstall include Newton (1 mile north-west), Whittington (2 miles north), Arkholme (2 miles south-west), Melling (2 miles south) and High Biggins (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Lancaster (11 miles south-west), Morecambe (12 miles south-west), Heysham (14 miles south-west), Westfield War Memorial Village (11 miles south-west), Sandylands (13 miles south-west) and Carnforth (7 miles west).
What’s near Tunstall
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St John the Baptist's Church, among other places. Tunstall’s nearest station is Wennington station, roughly 2.5 miles south. A little further out are Thurland Castle (0.5 miles south-east).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
