County Durham · England
Sink & basin repair in Unthank, County Durham
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Unthank. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped basin edge
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Sink repair in Unthank without replacing anything
We repair chips, cracks and crazing in ceramic basins and vanity units, matching the colour and gloss. Nothing is taken off the wall. Typical jobs include chips on a built-in basin and crazing in the glaze, across ceramic & vitreous china basins, vanity unit basins and enamelled basins.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Unthank and across County Durham.
- Where
- Unthank (DL13)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
When a repair isn’t the answer
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A basin that moves on its brackets
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Go gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
Places near Unthank
What else we do in Unthank
What affects the price in Unthank
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Natural light rather than flash
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One picture of the whole basin
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.
When to call us in Unthank
Basins take knocks every day: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners catch the front edge and rim. Cracks frequently start around the taps and waste.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A crazed, tired basin
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What aftercare is recommended
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How soon you can use it again
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which usually takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- The basin can generally be used later that day or the following day.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Make sure the area is dry
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Advice
Where we work around Unthank
Unthank is about 10 miles south-west of Consett, in County Durham. Whether you are in the middle of Unthank or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 329 places across County Durham. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 23 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of the DL13 postcode area. From Union Lane, Market Place and Coronation Avenue or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. With the A689 close by, Unthank is easy for our repair technicians to reach. We also cover the places around Unthank: Stanhope (1 mile north), Shittlehope (1 mile east), Crawleyside (1 mile north), Bridge End (2 miles south-east) and Frosterley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Consett (10 miles north-east), Bishop Auckland (14 miles south-east), Stanley (15 miles north-east), Crook (11 miles east), Annfield Plain (13 miles north-east) and Barnard Castle (14 miles south).
Near you in Unthank
Our customers here include homes close to Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School, Church of St Thomas and Queens Head pub, among other places. For a walk, there’s Collier Law.
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
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Unthank
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
For anyone letting property in or around Unthank, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
Unthank questions
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across County Durham.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes. We fill the chip, colour-match it and polish it to the basin’s gloss.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
