Leeds · England

Sink Repair for Wike homes

We travel to Wike for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A chipped vanity basin
  • A crack near the taps
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Sink repair in Wike

About our sink repair in Wike

A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. The chip is filled, shaped and polished so it blends into the glaze. Typical jobs include crazing in the glaze and an original basin worth saving, across ceramic & vitreous china basins, vanity unit basins and antique & period basins.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.

Area
Wike (LS17)
Area hub
Leeds
Cover
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a chip on the front of a bathroom basin repaired

Our work in Wike

Wike is about 5 miles north-east of Leeds, in Leeds. We travel to customers in Wike and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. We work in 198 places in Leeds.

We cover every part of the LS17 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include School Lane, Wike Ridge Lane and Forge Lane. We also travel to Shadwell (1 mile south), Scarcroft (2 miles east), East Keswick (2 miles north-east), Bardsey (2 miles north-east) and Sandhills (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Leeds (5 miles south-west), Morley (10 miles south-west), Pudsey (9 miles south-west), Rothwell (8 miles south), Beeston (7 miles south) and Farsley (9 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in Wike

Nearby you will also find Chapel Allerton Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Harewood Castle (2.4 miles north). For a walk, there is Norwood Bottoms.

Map of Wike © OpenStreetMap contributors

When a repair isn’t the answer

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • A loose basin, until it’s refixed
  • A crack that leaks right through the basin
  • Widespread crazing

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we work on in Wike

  • Belfast and butler sinks
  • Ceramic & vitreous china basins
  • Enamelled basins
  • Vanity unit basins
  • Antique & period basins

What affects the price in Wike

Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:

  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • The type of damage
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • How hard the colour is to match

What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.

Getting a price from photos

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • One picture of the whole basin
  • The material, if you know it

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.

Signs you need sink repair in Wike

Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, so chips are common. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
  • Cracks around the tap holes or waste
  • An antique basin with chips
  • Crazing in the glaze

What your quote should include

  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Who turns up on the day
  • Aftercare advice

Choosing a repair company

Your questions about sink repair in Wike

What happens next?

You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Will the price change on the day?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Will you remove the sink?

No, it stays where it is. We protect the area around it and work in place.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Are you accredited?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Can you price it without visiting?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Do you charge for travel?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

How the visit works

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. We protect the area around the basin.
  2. We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
  3. It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
  4. The colour is matched by hand.
  5. We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.

Before we arrive

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

How to get a price

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

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DIY kit or professional repair?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

For a hairline mark somewhere you will 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, a professional repair is worth it.

Aftercare tips

To keep it looking its best for years:

  • Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
  • Repair chips before they stain
  • Use gentle cleaners
  • Avoid strong bleach and descalers

Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.

Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.

Repair or replace: which is better?

A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips and surface damage, repair is the better route. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Why us?

  • Typically one visit, start to finish
  • Work done at your home or business
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • A fixed quote before booking

See our prices page.

Different materials, different repairs

Period and antique

Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.

Composite and resin

Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.

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