Hertfordshire · England
Sink Repair for Cold Christmas homes
Problem with your basin in Cold Christmas? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What the surface is made of
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send photos for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- Any details about the material
- Where you are, by postcode
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Most customers in Cold Christmas get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
About our sink repair in Cold Christmas
A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. We fill, shape and polish the damage so it blends into the glaze. Common call-outs are for damage to a basin in a vanity unit and a period basin that needs restoring, in Belfast and butler sinks, vanity unit basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Hertfordshire.
- Where
- Cold Christmas (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- Generally the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Open a window if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
Cold Christmas: your questions answered
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Do you disconnect the taps?
No. We repair it where it is, with the taps left connected.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Cold Christmas?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item with your SG12 postcode.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Towns and villages near Cold Christmas
What else we do in Cold Christmas
How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Use gentle cleaners
- Have new chips repaired quickly
Wipe the basin over after use, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
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.
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Hertfordshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Cold Christmas use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Common problems we fix in Cold Christmas
Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
People usually call us when they notice one of these:
- A chipped vanity basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Knocks from hair straighteners
What to look for in a quote
- What protection goes down before work starts
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How to look after the finish
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Through cracks that let water out
- Widespread crazing
- Leaks from the fittings
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
About Cold Christmas
Cold Christmas is about 2 miles north-east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover 381 places across Hertfordshire. Our jobs stretch from Cold Christmas to London (about 23 miles away).
We cover every part of the SG12 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover include Wadesmill (1 mile north-west), Thundridge (1 mile west), High Cross (1 mile north-west), Babbs Green (1 mile south-east) and Wareside (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (9 miles north-west), St Albans (15 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (7 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles west), Harpenden (15 miles west) and Hitchin (14 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Cold Christmas
In Cold Christmas, that means homes near Parish Church of St Mary, The Windmill Public House and The Chauncy School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ware station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Street Lighting (2.5 miles south) and Hertford County Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Cold Christmas includes King's Meads.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
