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Sink Repair for Fords Farm homes
Local sink repair for Fords Farm: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- An antique basin with chips
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Sink repair in Fords Farm without replacing anything
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, most basin damage can be repaired without removing anything. The taps stay connected and the basin stays on the wall. Typical jobs include a chipped basin edge and cracks around the tap holes or waste, on enamelled basins, Belfast and butler sinks and vanity unit basins.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Fords Farm and across Reading.
- Area
- Fords Farm (RG30, RG31)
- County
- Reading
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Fords Farm and nearby
Fords Farm is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. Jobs in Fords Farm are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 40 miles away.
All of RG30 and RG31 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Low Lane, Mill Lane and Bath Road. Other places close to Fords Farm include Horncastle (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile east), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile west) and Calcot (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Near you in Fords Farm
Our customers here include homes close to Kennet Valley Primary School, Prospect School and Calcot Park, among other places. Other local landmarks include Elvian School (1.1 miles east), St Matthew's (0.6 miles east) and The Cunning Man pub (0.6 miles south). The closest station to Fords Farm is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Battle Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (4.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
Use gentle cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Fords Farm as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
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The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to care for it.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- You can normally use the basin later that day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A basin cracked through and leaking
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Fords Farm questions
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Often. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
What does sink repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Fords Farm.
Do you need sink repair in Fords Farm?
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
Look out for any of the following:
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- A crazed, tired basin
- A chipped basin edge
- A period basin that needs restoring
Before you book anyone
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How the colour is matched
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What prep work is covered
What affects the price in Fords Farm
Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Fords Farm. The price depends on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What kind of damage it is
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your pictures
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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