Cambridgeshire · England
Sink & basin repair in Grantchester, Cambridgeshire
Sink repair in and around Grantchester: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped basin edge
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
Sink repair at your home in Grantchester
When a basin is worn or crazed all over, it can be resurfaced in place, giving it an even new finish. If you are dealing with chips from dropped toiletries and chips around the rim, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it.
- Location
- Grantchester (CB3)
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Use mild cleaners only
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Use gentle cleaners
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
A quick wipe after use helps, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
About Grantchester
Grantchester is about 2 miles south-west of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Grantchester is one of 371 places in Cambridgeshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Grantchester to London (about 48 miles away).
We work across CB3 and the streets around it. That includes homes on High Street, The Footpath and Stulpfield Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Grantchester: Roman Hill (1 mile west), Barton (1 mile west), Haslingfield (3 miles south-west), Harston (3 miles south) and Comberton (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover St Ives (13 miles north-west), Newmarket (14 miles east), Royston (10 miles south-west), Cambourne (7 miles west), Godmanchester (14 miles north-west) and King's Hedges (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Grantchester
Typical jobs here are in homes near Trumpington Community College, Church of St Mary and St Andrew and Green Man Public House and the streets around them. You will also find Trumpington Meadows Primary School (0.9 miles south-east), The Perse Preparatory School (1.3 miles north-east), Sheep's Green and Coe Fen (1.5 miles north-east) and Tyndale House (1.4 miles north). For rail, the closest station is Cambridge South station, about 1.6 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Grand Arcade (2 miles north-east) and Cambridge Castle (2.4 miles north). Not far away are Rowley's Hill and Trumpington Meadows.
What we’re called out for in Grantchester
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, from glass bottles to hairdryers. Overtightened fittings can crack ceramic too.
People normally call us after spotting one of these:
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Before you book anyone
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Who turns up on the day
- How changes to the job are handled
What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we polish the repair to suit.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- Usually the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Grantchester. What changes the price is:
- Access to the area
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The type of damage
- How many items we do on one visit
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking.
Quotes from your photos
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A picture taken from further back
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Repair or replace in Grantchester?
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps and a new waste and making good the tiling. A repair keeps the basin you have. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, 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 book with us
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- No extra charge for your area
- Fixed prices from your photos
Take a look at our full price list.
Honest limits
A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Plumbing leaks
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Grantchester
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
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Grantchester questions
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
What information do you need?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Will you remove the sink?
No, it stays where it is. The surrounding area is protected and we work in place.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
