Peterborough · England
Sink & basin repair in Longthorpe, Peterborough
Problem with your basin in Longthorpe? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Sink repair at your home in Longthorpe
It’s not just the colour we match, it’s the gloss, since a matt patch on a glossy basin is obvious. Repairs are polished to the same shine. We work on enamelled basins, Belfast and butler sinks and antique & period basins, and common reasons people contact us are an antique basin with chips and a crazed, tired basin.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Longthorpe (PE3, PE2)
- Region
- Peterborough
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is normally the answer. For chips and surface damage, repair is the better route. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why Longthorpe customers choose us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our prices page.
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Also in Longthorpe
Our work in Longthorpe
Longthorpe is about 1 mile south-west of Peterborough, in Peterborough. Customers in Longthorpe get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Longthorpe is one of 18 places in Peterborough we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 68 miles away.
All of PE3 and PE2 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Larklands, Down Gate and The Covert and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Longthorpe: Orton Longueville (1 mile south), Peterborough (1 mile north-east), Woodston (1 mile east), Orton (1 mile south) and Westwood (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Stanground (3 miles east), Eastfield (3 miles north-east), Castor (3 miles west) and Fengate (3 miles east).
What’s near Longthorpe
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Botolph, Jack Hunt School and Longthorpe Primary School. Also close by are The Gordon Arms Public House (0.7 miles south-east) and The Boardwalks (1 mile east). For rail, the closest station is Peterborough station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Edith Cavell Healthcare Campus (1.2 miles north) and Peterborough Castle (1.9 miles east). For a walk, there is Thorpe Wood and Orton Mere.
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
What we’re called out for in Longthorpe
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
Customers normally contact us about:
- An antique basin with chips
- A crack near the taps
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What happens if they find more damage
What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- Typically the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Make sure the area is dry
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Related advice
Landlord and trade work in Longthorpe
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
For anyone letting property in or around Longthorpe, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The colour and finish to match
- How much damage there is
- The type of damage
- What the surface is made of
We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Longthorpe. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
How to look after the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Use gentle 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. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Your questions about sink repair in Longthorpe
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
Can you quote from pictures?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Longthorpe included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
