Cambridgeshire · England
Sink & basin repair in Harston, Cambridgeshire
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homes and businesses in Harston and across Cambridgeshire. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Chips on the rim or front edge
About Harston
Harston is about 5 miles south-west of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 371 places in Cambridgeshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Harston to London (45 miles away).
Jobs in CB22 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, London Road and Station Road. With the A10 close by, Harston is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Harston include Newton (1 mile south-east), Haslingfield (1 mile north-west), Barrington (2 miles south-west), Foxton (2 miles south-west) and Harlton (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Cambridge (5 miles north-east), St Ives (15 miles north-west), Newmarket (15 miles north-east), Royston (8 miles south-west), Cambourne (8 miles north-west) and King's Hedges (6 miles north).
Near you in Harston
Around Harston, we work in homes near Harston and Newton Community Primary School and Church of All Saints and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Foxton station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Royal Papworth Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and Fowlmere Castle (3.4 miles south). For a walk, there’s Trumpington Meadows and Rowley's Hill.
How we handle sink repair in Harston
From hairline cracks by the taps to chips on the rim, most basin damage can be repaired without removing anything. The taps stay connected and the basin stays on the wall. We work on enamelled basins, vanity unit basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and common reasons people contact us are an antique basin with chips and knocks from hair straighteners.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Harston (CB22)
- Area hub
- Cambridgeshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Harston. The price reflects:
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How much damage there is
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Send photos for a quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Where you are, by postcode
- One picture of the entire basin
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole basin, we can price the job without visiting.
Questions from Harston
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Harston?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff:
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Do not overtighten taps
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
Don’t rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, to avoid new chips.
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.
Places near Harston
Other services in Harston
Repairing versus replacing in Harston
Replacing a basin frequently means a plumber, new taps or wastes and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair keeps the basin you have. Our sink repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Harston
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour-matched on site
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our full price list.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which typically takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- 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 tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Clear the area around the damage
- Point us to the nearest place to park
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Harston
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
What we are called out for in Harston
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A crazed, tired basin
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Before booking anyone
- How changes to the job are handled
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How to care for the finish
- Whether a trained technician does the job
When a repair is not the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- A basin that moves on its brackets
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
