Northamptonshire · England

Sink Repair in Isham

Sink repair in Isham without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • An antique basin with chips
  • Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need sink repair in Isham?

Sink repair in Isham without replacing anything

We repair chips, cracks and crazing in ceramic basins and vanity units, matching the colour and gloss. Nothing is taken off the wall. We work on vanity unit basins, Belfast and butler sinks and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and the jobs we see most are damage to a basin in a vanity unit and fine cracks across the glaze.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.

Location
Isham (NN14)
Region
Northamptonshire
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a crack on the edge of a basin repaired

Why repair rather than replace?

A new basin can mean a plumber, new taps or wastes and making good the tiling. A repair leaves everything in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why Isham clients choose us

  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Fixed prices from your pictures

Take a look at our full price list.

DIY kit or professional repair?

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, a professional repair is worth it.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

How to look after the repair

How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Avoid abrasive pads
  • Store toiletries on a shelf
  • Use mild cleaners only
  • Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings

Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.

A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin and stain. Early repair keeps it a small job.

What sink repair costs

Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:

  • How many areas need work
  • The material and finish
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Getting a price from photos

You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Any details about the material
  • A wider photo showing the whole basin
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

If you are in Isham and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

What we can’t put right

A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:

  • Plumbing leaks
  • Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
  • A basin that moves on its brackets

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.

Materials we work on in Isham

  • Belfast and butler sinks
  • Antique & period basins
  • Enamelled basins
  • Ceramic & vitreous china basins
  • Vanity unit basins

How the visit works

Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. Allow a morning or an afternoon, and we will keep you posted as we go.

  1. We protect the area around the basin.
  2. The damage is cleaned and prepared.
  3. It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
  4. We match the colour by hand.
  5. The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Ensure the area is dry

How to get a price

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

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About Isham

Isham is about 3 miles south of Kettering, in Northamptonshire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Isham is one of 364 places in Northamptonshire we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 51 miles away.

Jobs in NN14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Minstrel Close, Church Street and Sorrel Close, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Isham, we cover Pytchley (2 miles west), Orlingbury (2 miles south-west), Little Harrowden (2 miles south-west), Great Harrowden (2 miles south) and Redhill Grange (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Northampton (11 miles south-west), Corby (9 miles north), Wellingborough (4 miles south), Rushden (6 miles south-east), Market Harborough (12 miles north-west) and Desborough (8 miles north-west).

Near you in Isham

Around Isham, we work in homes near Church of St Peter, The Latimer Arts College and Isham Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Kettering station, about 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Barton Seagrave Castle (1.8 miles north) and Swansgate Shopping Centre (3.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Southfield Farm Marsh and Swanspool Lake.

Map of Isham © OpenStreetMap contributors

Isham questions

Do you work in Isham?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Isham for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Can a chip in a sink be fixed?

Yes, very often. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.

What happens after I send photos?

We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

Can pets and children be at home?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

For landlords and businesses

If you manage property in Isham, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Vitreous china

Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.

Period and antique

Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.

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