Reading · England
Sink & basin repair in Horncastle, Reading
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins in Horncastle, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Crazing in the glaze
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.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Sink repair at your home in Horncastle
Chipped, cracked and crazed basins and vanity units can be repaired, with the colour and shine matched to the basin. Nothing is taken off the wall. Whether it’s an antique basin with chips and cracks around the tap holes or waste, we can generally put it right, on Belfast and butler sinks, antique & period basins and vanity unit basins alike.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Horncastle (RG30, RG31)
- Area hub
- Reading
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
The process
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours, including clearing up.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- The basin can usually be used later that day or the day after.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Advice
Horncastle: your questions answered
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Frequently. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- How much damage there is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Doing more than one item at once
- Unusual colours or finishes
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A picture taken from further back
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- What it’s made of, if you know
For a price in Horncastle, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
Repair or replace in Horncastle?
Matching a discontinued basin can be impossible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Why book with us
- We leave the room as we found it
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- One price list for the whole UK
Take a look at our prices page.
Signs you need sink repair in Horncastle
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- A crazed, tired basin
- Chips around the rim
- A crack near the taps
- Knocks from hair straighteners
What your quote should include
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How the colour is matched
- What happens if they find more damage
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Nearby places to Horncastle
What else we do in Horncastle
When a repair is not the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Leaks from the fittings
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
Our work in Horncastle
Horncastle is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. Whether you’re in the middle of Horncastle or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Horncastle is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 40 miles away.
Jobs in RG30 and RG31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Low Lane, Usk Road and Mill Lane. Nearby, we also work in Fords Farm (1 mile south), Southcote (1 mile east), Tilehurst Within (1 mile north), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile south-west) and Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (5 miles north). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Horncastle sees plenty of our work.
Near you in Horncastle
Typical jobs here are in homes near Prospect School, Calcot Park and The Happy Prospect pub, among other places. Nearby too are Kennet Valley Primary School (less than half a mile south), Church of St Michael (0.5 miles north-west) and Elvian School (1.1 miles east). Horncastle’s nearest station is Reading West station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Battle Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.2 miles east). For a walk, there is Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
