Cumbria · England
Sink Repair in Kentmere
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homes and businesses in Kentmere and across Cumbria. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Chips on a built-in basin
Sink repair in Kentmere without replacing anything
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, most basin damage can be repaired without removing anything. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. If you are dealing with an original basin worth saving and knocks from hair straighteners, we can usually put it right, on ceramic & vitreous china basins, vanity unit basins and antique & period basins alike.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Kentmere (LA8)
- Area hub
- Cumbria
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Nearby places to Kentmere
Also in Kentmere
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Common questions in Kentmere
Do you cover the whole of Cumbria?
We work UK-wide, so Kentmere is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, 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. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
Do you disconnect the taps?
No, it stays where it is. We protect the area around it and work in place.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- The basin can normally be used later that day or the day after.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Kentmere. The price comes down to:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- Through cracks that let water out
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Widespread crazing
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
When to call us in Kentmere
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: bottles, hair straighteners and razors catch the front edge and rim. Cracks often start around the taps and waste.
The things customers normally mention when they call are:
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Cracks starting at the waste
- A crazed, tired basin
Comparing quotes
- What happens if they find more damage
- How soon you can use it again
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether they match the colour on site
Covering Kentmere
Kentmere is about 8 miles north-west of Kendal, in Cumbria. Customers in Kentmere get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Kentmere is one of 438 places in Cumbria where we work. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 61 miles away.
All of LA8 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Kentmere: Troutbeck (3 miles west), Staveley (4 miles south), Thickholme (4 miles south-west), Troutbeck Bridge (4 miles south-west) and Plantation Bridge (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Kendal (8 miles south-east), Ambleside (5 miles west), Bowness-on-Windermere (6 miles south-west), Sedbergh (14 miles south-east), Kentrigg (7 miles south-east) and Milnthorpe (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Kentmere
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Cuthbert, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Staveley station, about 3.7 miles south of the centre. Not far away are High Knott and Kentmere Tarn.
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Cumbria and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Use mild cleaners only
- Repair chips before they stain
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in and stain. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
