Bristol · England
Sink & basin repair in Cotham, Bristol
Fixed-price sink repair in Cotham and the surrounding area, typically in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Chips around the rim
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a couple of hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- Usually the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
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How we handle sink repair in Cotham
Chipped, cracked and crazed basins and vanity units can be repaired, with the colour and shine matched to the basin. Nothing is taken off the wall. Whether it’s fine cracks across the glaze and chips on a built-in basin, we can usually put it right.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Cotham (BS6, BS8, BS2)
- Region
- Bristol
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How to look after the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Use mild cleaners only
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
Wipe the basin over after use, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
Questions from Cotham
Do you restore period basins?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole basin and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Will you remove the sink?
No, it stays where it is. We protect the area around it and work in place.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Repairing versus replacing in Cotham
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps or wastes and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Our sink repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One price list for the whole UK
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our full price list.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Cotham
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we polish the repair to suit.
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.
Nearby places to Cotham
Also in Cotham
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Cotham. The price comes down to:
- What the surface is made of
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Access to the area
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone photos are fine. Make sure they show:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Natural light rather than flash
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Covering Cotham
Cotham is about 1 mile north-west of Bristol, in Bristol. We travel to homes and businesses in Cotham, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We work in all 89 towns and villages in Bristol. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 76 miles away.
All of BS6, BS8 and BS2 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Alma Road, Clyde Road and Evans Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Cotham: Redland (1 mile north-west), Bullock's Park (1 mile south), Clifton (1 mile south-west), Westbury Park (1 mile north-west) and Canon's Marsh (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Soundwell (4 miles east), Mayfield Park (3 miles east), St George (3 miles east), Hartcliffe (4 miles south), Staple Hill (4 miles east) and Brentry (3 miles north). Being one of Bristol’s larger places, Cotham sees plenty of our work.
What’s near Cotham
In Cotham, that means homes near Cotham Gardens Primary School, North Bristol Post 16 Centre and The White Bear pub and the streets around them. You’ll also find Cotham Gardens (within half a mile north-east), Cotham School (within half a mile south) and Cotham Church (within half a mile south). There is a railway station in Cotham itself: Redland station. Nearby you’ll also find Bristol Homeopathic Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Department Of Earth Sciences Museum (0.6 miles south). Open spaces near Cotham include Brandon Hill and Tarn Lake.
- Local facilities include Avon (1.3 miles south-east)
When a repair isn’t the answer
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Leaks from the fittings
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Cotham
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
