Cambridgeshire · England
Sink Repair in Little Shelford
Sink repair in Little Shelford without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- A crazed, tired basin
Questions from Little Shelford
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Sink repair in Little Shelford, done in place
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. Typical jobs include a chipped vanity basin and a crazed, tired basin, in vanity unit basins, enamelled basins and Belfast and butler sinks.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.
- Where
- Little Shelford (CB22)
- Region
- Cambridgeshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
Little Shelford and nearby
Little Shelford is about 4 miles south of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. From the centre of Little Shelford to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Little Shelford is one of 371 places in Cambridgeshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Little Shelford to London (45 miles away).
All of CB22 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include High Street, Whittlesford Road and Beech Close, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Little Shelford: Great Shelford (1 mile north-east), Stapleford (1 mile east), Hauxton (1 mile north-west), Great Kneighton (2 miles north) and Trumpington (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Cambridge (4 miles north), Newmarket (14 miles north-east), Royston (9 miles south-west), Cambourne (10 miles north-west), King's Hedges (6 miles north) and Arbury (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Little Shelford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bottisham Village College, Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School and The Navigator pub and the streets around them. Nearby too are Church of All Saints (within half a mile north) and Nine Wells (1.7 miles north). The nearest railway station is Shelford station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Royal Papworth Hospital (2.2 miles north) and American Air Museum (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Little Shelford include Trumpington Meadows and Rowley's Hill.
Should you replace it?
A basin is typically fixed into a unit or tiled around, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. A repair avoids that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. 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.
Why us?
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- A fixed quote before you book
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
See our full price list.
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The type of damage
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The colour and finish to match
- Access to the area
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any details about the material
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 we’ll reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Different materials, different repairs
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
What we are called out for in Little Shelford
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.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- An antique basin with chips
- A chipped vanity basin
Questions to ask before you book
- How changes to the job are handled
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the price covers travel
- How the room is protected while they work
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a couple of hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- We match the colour by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
If you’re in Little Shelford and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
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What we can’t put right
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Plumbing leaks
- Widespread crazing
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
