Cumbria · England
Sink & basin repair in Unthank, Cumbria
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins in Unthank, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
How we handle sink repair in Unthank
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, most basin damage can be repaired without removing anything. The taps stay connected and the basin stays on the wall. Our repair technicians work on Belfast and butler sinks, vanity unit basins and enamelled basins, and people most frequently call us about a chipped vanity basin and damage from dropped bottles or hair tools.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Area
- Unthank (CA10)
- County
- Cumbria
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair cannot fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- Through cracks that let water out
- Leaks from the fittings
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a basin frequently means a plumber, new taps and a new waste and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Unthank
- No need to remove anything
- One visit for most repairs
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our prices page.
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you are not left guessing. On site, it takes a couple of hours for most chips. We leave the room clean and you’ll know when it can be used.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- We match the colour by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Clear the area around the damage
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Advice
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- What the surface is made of
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed quote
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Something in shot to show the size
Send us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Unthank, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Unthank questions
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Unthank.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Our work in Unthank
Unthank is about 8 miles north-east of Penrith, in Cumbria. Clients in Unthank get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Unthank is one of 438 towns and villages in Cumbria we cover. We work right across the region, from Unthank to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 42 miles away).
We work across CA10 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Gamblesby (1 mile south), Glassonby (2 miles south-west), Kirkoswald (3 miles west), Hunsonby (3 miles south-west) and Little Salkeld (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Penrith (8 miles south-west), Currock (15 miles north-west), Botcherby (15 miles north-west), Harraby (15 miles north-west), Appleby-in-Westmorland (13 miles south) and Brampton (14 miles north).
Around Unthank
Typical jobs here are in homes near St. John's Church and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Lazonby & Kirkoswald station, roughly 3.6 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Kirkoswald Castle (2.9 miles west).
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Don’t overtighten taps
A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Unthank
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Unthank as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
Towns and villages near Unthank
What else we do in Unthank
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
