Oxfordshire · England
Sink & basin repair in Catslip, Oxfordshire
Sink repair for Catslip, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Catslip questions
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Normally, if it isn’t leaking. A crack that leaks right through typically means a new basin.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
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 charge for travel?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
How we handle sink repair in Catslip
When a basin is worn or crazed all over, it can be resurfaced in place, for a fresh, even finish. Our repair technicians work on Belfast and butler sinks, ceramic & vitreous china basins and enamelled basins, and people most often call us about crazing in the glaze and a chipped basin edge.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Catslip (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Catslip
Catslip is about 7 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Catslip to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Catslip is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Catslip to London (about 38 miles away).
Jobs in RG9 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Catslip, we cover Nettlebed (1 mile north-west), Highmoor (1 mile south-west), Highmoor Cross (1 mile south), Bix (2 miles south-east) and Middle Assendon (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (9 miles north).
What’s near Catslip
Around Catslip, we work in homes near The Sun Inn Public House, Nettlebed Community School and Church of St Bartholomew. Catslip’s nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 4.4 miles south-east. The countryside around Catslip includes Warburg Nature Reserve.
Common problems we fix in Catslip
Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, which can crack it around the holes.
Common reasons people in Catslip contact us include:
- A crazed, tired basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips on the rim or front edge
What to look for in a quote
- How changes to the job are handled
- How the colour is matched
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Use mild cleaners only
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Get chips repaired early
Use gentle cleaners and take care with heavy bottles and hair tools.
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.
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Should you replace it?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. Repairing it avoids those problems. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Catslip
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- No need to remove anything
Read our prices page.
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
What a repair cannot fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Leaks from the fittings
- Through cracks that let water out
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
How it works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. It normally takes a couple of hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- We match the colour by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
Most clients in Catslip get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
