Oldham · England
Sink & basin repair in Hathershaw, Oldham
Fixed-price sink repair in Hathershaw and the surrounding area, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- An antique basin with chips
- Chips from dropped toiletries
About our sink repair in Hathershaw
We match the glaze as well as the colour, because a dull patch on a shiny basin stands out. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. Our repair technicians work on vanity unit basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and antique & period basins, and common reasons people contact us are chips from dropped toiletries and chips on the rim or front edge.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Hathershaw (OL8, OL4, OL1)
- Region
- Oldham
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Use gentle cleaners
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Use mild cleaners only
Go gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. 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 water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
What your basin is made of matters
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Do you need sink repair in Hathershaw?
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
The things clients typically mention when they call are:
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Crazing in the glaze
Questions to ask before booking
- How your room will be protected
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How to look after the finish
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Common questions in Hathershaw
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Do you cover the entire of Oldham?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Hathershaw. Prices do not change with location.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
More services for Hathershaw
Covering Hathershaw
Hathershaw is about 1 mile south-west of Oldham, in Oldham. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Hathershaw is one of 72 towns and villages in Oldham we cover. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 6 miles away.
We cover every part of the OL8, OL4 and OL1 postcode area and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as New Road, Link Lane and Villa Road. Being close to the A627, Hathershaw is easy for our repair technicians to reach. If you’re just outside Hathershaw, we cover Coppice (1 mile west), Garden Suburb (1 mile south-west), Hollins (1 mile south-west), Oldham (1 mile north-east) and Limeside (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Royton (3 miles north), Shaw (4 miles north), Crompton (4 miles north), Uppermill (4 miles east), High Crompton (4 miles north) and Moorside (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hathershaw
In Hathershaw, that means homes near Druids Arms, The Hathershaw College and Hulme Grammar School. You’ll also find Werneth Park (0.8 miles north-west), St Paul's Church (less than half a mile north) and Broadfield Primary School (within half a mile north). For rail, the closest station is Moston station, roughly 2.4 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Werneth Park Lifelong Learning Centre (0.8 miles north-west) and Royal Oldham Hospital (1.7 miles north). Open spaces near Hathershaw include Eastwood Nature Reserve and Boating lake.
- Local facilities include Ashton Waterloo (1.7 miles south)
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Leaks from the fittings
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
Why repair rather than replace?
Finding the same basin again isn’t always possible, especially in a matching suite. A repair keeps your suite matching. Our sink repair starts from £95. 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 doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
What you get with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our prices page.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. It typically takes a morning or an afternoon, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- Typically the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Ask for a price
Email us a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, with your OL8 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- The type of damage
- The material
- How much damage there is
- The colour and finish to match
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from pictures
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Details of any past repairs
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- Natural light rather than flash
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
