Cambridgeshire · England
Sink & basin repair in Houghton, Cambridgeshire
Fixed-price sink repair in Houghton and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
When a repair isn’t the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Plumbing leaks
- Widespread crazing
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Houghton
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
Sink repair in Houghton, done in place
It’s not just the colour we match, it’s the gloss, since a matt patch on a glossy basin is obvious. Repairs are polished to the same shine. We’re often asked to fix damage from dropped bottles or hair tools and chips around the rim, in Belfast and butler sinks, enamelled basins and antique & period basins.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.
- Where
- Houghton (PE28)
- Area hub
- Cambridgeshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- You can usually use the basin later that day or the next.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
For a price in Houghton, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
More services for Houghton
Do you need sink repair in Houghton?
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: bottles, hair straighteners and razors catch the front edge and rim. Cracks frequently start around the taps and waste.
People generally call us after spotting one of these:
- A chipped basin edge
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Chips on a built-in basin
- An antique basin with chips
Before booking anyone
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether the price covers travel
- How to care for the finish
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Landlord and trade work in Houghton
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Repairing versus replacing in Houghton
Replacing a basin frequently means a plumber, new taps or wastes and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. Repairing it keeps the basin you have. Our sink repair starts from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
What you get with us
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- No need to remove anything
Read our pricing.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
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.
Houghton and the surrounding area
Houghton is about 2 miles west of St Ives, in Cambridgeshire. We visit homes and businesses in Houghton, so nothing has to leave your home. Houghton is one of 371 places in Cambridgeshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Houghton to London (58 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: PE28. You’ll find streets such as Ward Close, St Ives Road and Thicket Road. Nearby, we also work in Wyton (1 mile west), Wyton-on-the-Hill (1 mile north), Hemingford Abbots (1 mile south), Hartford (2 miles west) and Godmanchester (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Cambridge (14 miles south-east), St Neots (10 miles south-west), Cambourne (8 miles south), Chatteris (11 miles north-east), Yaxley (14 miles north-west) and King's Hedges (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Houghton
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Houghton Primary School, Three Horse Shoes Public House and St Ivo School, among other places. Nearby too are Parish Church of St Mary (within half a mile south-west) and St Ivo School (1.4 miles east). For rail, the closest station is Huntingdon station, roughly 3.2 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Porch Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Hinchingbrooke Hospital (3.5 miles west). For a walk, there is Houghton Meadows.
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Use mild cleaners only
A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Questions from Houghton
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you come to Houghton?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Houghton from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Different materials, different repairs
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
