Norfolk · England
Sink & basin repair in Irstead, Norfolk
Fixed-price sink repair in Irstead and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips around the rim
- A crack near the taps
How we handle sink repair in Irstead
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. We fill, shape and polish the damage so it blends into the glaze. We work on enamelled basins, antique & period basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and people most frequently call us about chips on the rim or front edge and damage from dropped bottles or hair tools.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Irstead (NR12)
- Area hub
- Norfolk
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Irstead and the surrounding area
Irstead is about 8 miles south-east of North Walsham, in Norfolk. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We work in all 797 towns and villages in Norfolk.
Postcode districts we cover here: NR12. You’ll find streets such as The Shoal and Shoals Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Irstead include Wood Street (1 mile north-east), Catfield (2 miles north-east), Ludham (2 miles south-east), Johnson Street (2 miles south) and Sutton (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norwich (11 miles south-west), Great Yarmouth (13 miles south-east), Gorleston-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Sprowston (9 miles south-west), Thorpe St Andrew (9 miles south-west) and North Walsham (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Irstead
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Michael, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hoveton & Wroxham station, about 4 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Museum of the Broads (2.6 miles north) and Dilham Castle (4 miles north-west). The countryside around Irstead includes Barton Broad and Catfield Fen Reserve.
Also near Irstead
Also in Irstead
What we cannot put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Widespread crazing
- Through cracks that let water out
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Questions from Irstead
What does sink repair cost?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
What information do you need?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Normally, if it isn’t leaking. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
The process
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- You can typically use the basin later that day or the next.
Before we arrive
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Get a quote
Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Irstead, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Why repair rather than replace?
Matching a discontinued basin can be impossible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. A repair keeps your suite matching. Our sink repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Work done at your home or business
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One visit for most repairs
Read our full price list.
Common problems we fix in Irstead
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, which can crack it around the holes.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- A crack near the taps
- An original basin worth saving
- A chipped vanity basin
Comparing quotes
- What aftercare is recommended
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether they match the colour on site
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
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.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
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.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- The type of damage
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material and finish
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Details of any past repairs
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A picture taken from further back
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
