Northamptonshire · England
Sink & basin repair in Great Oakley, Northamptonshire
Sink repair in Great Oakley without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- Cracks starting at the waste
Sink repair in Great Oakley without replacing anything
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, basin damage is normally repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. We regularly repair vanity unit basins, antique & period basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and the jobs we see most are knocks from hair straighteners and an original basin worth saving.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Great Oakley (NN18)
- County
- Northamptonshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Finding the same basin again is not always possible, especially in a matching suite. A repair keeps your suite matching. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Great Oakley
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our full price list.
Great Oakley and nearby
Great Oakley is about 2 miles south of Corby, in Northamptonshire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Great Oakley is one of 364 places in Northamptonshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Great Oakley to Birmingham (about 49 miles away).
Our visits in NN18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Lewin Road, Brooke Road and Woodlands Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. Close by, we cover Newton (2 miles south), Corby (2 miles north), Geddington (2 miles south-east), Little Stanion (2 miles north-east) and Rushton (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Kettering (5 miles south), Wellingborough (11 miles south), Rushden (13 miles south-east), Market Harborough (9 miles west), Desborough (4 miles west) and Raunds (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Great Oakley
Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Michael, The Spread Eagle Public House and Brooke Weston Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Corby station, about 2.3 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Rockingham Castle (3.5 miles north) and Kettering General Hospital (4.3 miles south). Open spaces near Great Oakley include Stoke Wood End Quarter.
- Other local spots include Beanfield Lawns (1.4 miles north)
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Get chips repaired early
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, to avoid new chips.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Great Oakley
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Towns and villages near Great Oakley
What else we do in Great Oakley
Your questions about sink repair in Great Oakley
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Surface cracks can typically be repaired. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
Do you cover the whole of Northamptonshire?
We cover the whole UK, including Great Oakley and the rest of Northamptonshire. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes, very often. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. We repair them without hiding their character.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. You can expect it to take a few hours, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Related advice
What affects the price in Great Oakley
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material
- Doing more than one item at once
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send photos for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The material, if you know it
- One picture of the whole basin
- Natural light rather than flash
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
When we’d advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Leaks from the fittings
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
Different materials, different repairs
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
