Wiltshire · England
Sink & basin repair in Ham, Wiltshire
Damaged basin in Ham? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- An antique basin with chips
- Chips around the rim
How we handle sink repair in Ham
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. We fill, shape and polish the damage to blend with the surrounding glaze. Common call-outs are for damage to a basin in a vanity unit and fine cracks across the glaze, on vanity unit basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and antique & period basins.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Ham (SN8)
- County
- Wiltshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Ham
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Wiltshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
Go gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Common questions in Ham
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, usually with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.
Can you price it without visiting?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
What do you need from me?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes, very often. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we polish the repair to suit.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
How it works
Your technician turns up when we said we would and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a couple of hours for most chips, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
When to call us in Ham
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners chip the rim and front edge. Cracks often start around the taps and waste.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Crazing in the glaze
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Chips on a built-in basin
What your quote should include
- How changes to the job are handled
- If travel is included in the price
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What aftercare is recommended
Our work in Ham
Ham is about 9 miles west of Newbury, in Wiltshire. From the centre of Ham to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Ham is one of 425 places in Wiltshire we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 62 miles away.
All of SN8 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Ham Road and Spray Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Shalbourne (1 mile west), Rivar (1 mile south-west), Buttermere (1 mile south-east), Bagshot (1 mile north-west) and Little Bedwyn (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Marlborough (9 miles north-west), Bulford (15 miles south-west), Pewsey (10 miles west), Aldbourne (9 miles north-west), Burbage (6 miles west) and Ramsbury (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Ham
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Crown and Anchor pub, Shalbourne CofE Primary School and Church of All Saints, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bedwyn station, about 3.2 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bedwyn Stone Museum (3.4 miles west). Open spaces near Ham include Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
Repair or replace in Ham?
Swapping a basin frequently brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. Repairing it avoids those problems. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- No extra charge for your area
- We leave the room as we found it
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our pricing.
Also in Ham
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Widespread crazing
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
