Sheffield · England
Sink & basin repair in Highlane, Sheffield
Problem with your basin in Highlane? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A crazed, tired basin
- A crack near the taps
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
Sink repair at your home in Highlane
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, in ceramic, composite and enamel. There is no plumbing to disconnect. Typical jobs include a crazed, tired basin and a chipped vanity basin, on vanity unit basins, antique & period basins and Belfast and butler sinks.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Where
- Highlane (S12, S20)
- County
- Sheffield
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new basin can mean a plumber, new taps or wastes and making good the tiling. Repairing it keeps the basin you have. Our sink repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why Highlane customers choose us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Work done at your home or business
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our full price list.
Highlane and the surrounding area
Highlane is about 4 miles north-east of Dronfield, in Sheffield. Whether you’re in the middle of Highlane or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Highlane is one of 118 towns and villages in Sheffield where we work. Our nearest city page is Leeds, about 34 miles away.
We cover every part of S12 and S20 and the streets around it. That includes homes on Camdale View, Ribblesdale Drive and Camdale Rise and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Ridgeway (1 mile south-west), Hackenthorpe (1 mile north), Plumbley (1 mile south), Mosborough (1 mile south-east) and Ford (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Sheffield (4 miles north-west), Netherthorpe (5 miles north-west), Upperthorpe (6 miles north-west), West End (5 miles north-west), Walkley (6 miles north-west) and Broomhall (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Highlane
Around Highlane, we work in homes near Christ Church, The Birley Academy and Ridgeway Primary School. The closest station to Highlane is Woodhouse station, roughly 2.4 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arbourthorne (2.9 miles north-west) and Shirle Hill (4.9 miles north-west).
Your questions about sink repair in Highlane
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
What does sink repair cost?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Frequently. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Highlane. The price comes down to:
- The material
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
- Access to the area
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
How to get a fixed quote
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- One picture of the entire basin
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Any details about the material
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Send us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your S12 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Signs you need sink repair in Highlane
Basins take knocks every day: bottles, hair straighteners and razors catch the front edge and rim. Cracks frequently start around the taps and waste.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Chips around the rim
- A crazed, tired basin
- A crack near the taps
- An antique basin with chips
Questions to ask before booking
- What prep work is covered
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What protection goes down before work starts
Towns and villages near Highlane
What else we do in Highlane
What we do, step by step
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- 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 it into the surrounding surface.
- You can usually use the basin later that day or the next.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Related advice
How to look after the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Use gentle cleaners
- Do not overtighten taps
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
A quick wipe after use helps, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in, which can stain the repair area. Early repair keeps it a small job.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- Widespread crazing
- Plumbing leaks
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
