Norfolk · England
Sink & basin repair in Horstead, Norfolk
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins at your home in Horstead, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- An original basin worth saving
About our sink repair in Horstead
We repair chips, cracks and crazing in ceramic basins and vanity units, with the colour and shine matched to the basin. Nothing is taken off the wall. If you are dealing with a crazed, tired basin and damage to a basin in a vanity unit, we can normally put it right, on enamelled basins, vanity unit basins and antique & period basins alike.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Horstead (NR12)
- County
- Norfolk
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll 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.
Horstead questions
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you work in Horstead?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Horstead from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you quote from pictures?
Typically, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Frequently. Send us pictures and we’ll tell you.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes, carefully. We repair them without hiding their character.
Do you cover the entire of Norfolk?
All of Norfolk, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
What affects the price in Horstead
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- How much damage there is
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material
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. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Details of any past repairs
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
About Horstead
Horstead is about 7 miles north-east of Norwich, in Norfolk. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Horstead is one of 797 places in Norfolk where we work.
Jobs in NR12 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Norwich Road, Robert Norgate Close and Tungate Way or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. With the B1150 close by, Horstead is easy for our repair technicians to reach. We also travel to Coltishall (1 mile north-east), Heggatt Street (1 mile south-east), Great Hautbois (1 mile north), St James (1 mile north-east) and Frettenham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Norwich (7 miles south-west), Wymondham (14 miles south-west), Sprowston (5 miles south), Thorpe St Andrew (6 miles south), North Walsham (7 miles north) and Norwich Lanes (7 miles south).
What’s near Horstead
In Horstead, that means homes near Recruiting Sergeant Inn, Parish Church of All Saints and Coltishall Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hoveton & Wroxham station, roughly 2.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Hautbois Castle (0.6 miles north) and New Farm Aviation Heritage Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Snapes Water.
The process
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- You can usually use the basin later that day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
How to get a price
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Do you need sink repair in Horstead?
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, which can crack it around the holes.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Cracks starting at the waste
Before booking anyone
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What aftercare is recommended
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Should you replace it?
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is generally the answer. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is usually best. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why us?
- Everything repaired in place
- A fixed quote before booking
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our full price list.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Use mild cleaners only
- Repair chips before they stain
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Avoid abrasive pads
Wipe the basin over after use, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
Landlord and trade work in Horstead
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Horstead as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
