Middlesbrough · England
Sink & basin repair in Tunstall, Middlesbrough
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Tunstall. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped vanity basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
Sink repair at your home in Tunstall
Period basins are worth keeping, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. Typical jobs include cracks starting at the waste and chips on a built-in basin, in ceramic & vitreous china basins, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Tunstall (TS7)
- Area hub
- Middlesbrough
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Tunstall and nearby
Tunstall is about 4 miles south of Middlesbrough, in Middlesbrough. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Tunstall is one of 33 places in Middlesbrough we cover. Our jobs stretch from Tunstall to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 38 miles away).
All of TS7 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Tunstall, we cover Nunthorpe (2 miles north), Newton under Roseberry (3 miles east), Ormesby (3 miles north), Park End (4 miles north) and Netherfields (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Middlesbrough (4 miles north), Berwick Hills (4 miles north), Whale Hill (5 miles north-east), Normanby (4 miles north), Brookfield (3 miles north-west) and Marton Grove (4 miles north).
What’s near Tunstall
Our clients here include homes close to The King's Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Nunthorpe station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Castle Hill (2.2 miles south) and James Cook University Hospital (3.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s Roseberry Topping.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Cleveland (1.7 miles north)
Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff:
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Do not overtighten taps
- Have new chips repaired quickly
A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material
- How many items we do on one visit
- The size and number of damaged areas
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One picture of the whole basin
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
When we’d advise against a repair
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- Through cracks that let water out
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
Should you replace it?
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is typically best. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Tunstall. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
What you get with us
- No extra charge for your area
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Take a look at our prices page.
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FAQs for Tunstall
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire basin and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Tunstall?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Common problems we fix in Tunstall
Fine crazing in the glaze is typically down to age, and strong chemicals speed it up.
Look out for any of the following:
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips around the rim
- A chipped vanity basin
Comparing quotes
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the price covers travel
- How the colour is matched
- When it can be used again
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
How the visit works
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Open a window if you can
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.
