Essex · England
Sink & basin repair in Aldham, Essex
Sink repair across Aldham and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- A crazed, tired basin
How we handle sink repair in Aldham
Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. We work on enamelled basins, vanity unit basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and people most frequently call us about a chipped basin edge and knocks from hair straighteners.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Aldham (CO6)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
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.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. Allow a morning or an afternoon.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Make sure the area is dry
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- The material and finish
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- What kind of damage it is
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- The material, if you know it
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
What a repair can’t fix
A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Through cracks that let water out
- Widespread crazing
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Aldham
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
Landlord and trade work in Aldham
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.
Where we work around Aldham
Aldham is about 5 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. Jobs in Aldham are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Aldham is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex we cover. Our jobs stretch from Aldham to London (about 47 miles away).
We cover every part of CO6 and the streets around it. From Green Lane, Hardings Close and Church Grove or a nearby road, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Copford (1 mile south-east), Marks Tey (2 miles south-west), Little Tey (2 miles south-west), Mulberry Green (2 miles south) and Easthorpe (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (5 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south), Witham (9 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles east) and Halstead (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Aldham
Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Margaret and St Catherine, Holy Trinity CofE Primary School and The Queen's Head Public House, among other places. Aldham’s nearest station is Marks Tey station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Birch Castle (4.1 miles south) and Essex County Hospital (4.4 miles east). Open spaces near Aldham include Iron Latch.
What else we do in Aldham
Why repair rather than replace?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and it may not match the rest of the suite. A repair avoids all of that. Our sink repair starts from £95. 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.
Why Aldham customers choose us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Same prices wherever you are
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Fixed prices from your photos
Take a look at our full price list.
How to look after the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Use mild cleaners only
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, so it doesn’t get chipped again.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin, which can stain the repair area. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Aldham: your questions answered
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. We repair them without hiding their character.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole basin and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
