Cambridgeshire · England
Sink & basin repair in Longstanton, Cambridgeshire
Our repair technicians come to Longstanton for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Sink repair in Longstanton without replacing anything
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, basin damage is typically repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. Common call-outs are for a crack near the taps and chips around the rim, in antique & period basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and enamelled basins.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Longstanton as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Longstanton (CB24)
- Region
- Cambridgeshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page 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 matters when someone is living in the home.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Longstanton as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Repairs by material
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
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How the visit works
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job generally takes a couple of hours for most chips. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Your questions about sink repair in Longstanton
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Surface cracks can generally be repaired. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Usually, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
What areas do you cover?
All of Cambridgeshire, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Do you cover Longstanton?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Longstanton for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Will the price change on the day?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Longstanton. What changes the price is:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What the surface is made of
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- One picture of the whole basin
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire basin, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Our work in Longstanton
Longstanton is about 6 miles south-east of St Ives, in Cambridgeshire. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Longstanton is one of 371 towns and villages in Cambridgeshire we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 54 miles away.
We work across the CB24 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Hatton's Park and Prentice Close, and we cover them all. Close by, we cover Northstowe (1 mile north-east), Oakington (2 miles south-east), Westwick (2 miles south-east), Rampton (2 miles east) and Bar Hill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Cambridge (6 miles south-east), St Neots (14 miles west), Huntingdon (10 miles west), St Ives (6 miles north-west), Newmarket (15 miles east) and Ely (12 miles north-east).
Around Longstanton
Our customers here include homes close to Church of All Saints, Hatton Park Primary School and Swavesey Village College. Further afield, we also cover the area around Castle Hill earthworks (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Longstanton includes Fen Drayton Lakes.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Store toiletries on a shelf
Do not rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, to avoid new chips.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin and stain. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Signs you need sink repair in Longstanton
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, along with damage during fitting.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- An antique basin with chips
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips on a built-in basin
Before booking anyone
- How long it needs to cure
- What prep work is covered
- How the colour is matched
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Repair or replace in Longstanton?
Replacing a basin frequently means a plumber, new taps and a new waste and making good the tiling. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Longstanton
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- No extra charge for your area
- We leave the room as we found it
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
