Oldham · England
Sink & basin repair in Lydgate, Oldham
Sink repair across Lydgate and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
Sink repair at your home in Lydgate
It’s not just the colour we match, it’s the gloss. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. Our technicians work on vanity unit basins, enamelled basins and antique & period basins, and people most frequently call us about cracks around the tap holes or waste and chips from dropped toiletries.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Lydgate (OL4, OL5, OL3)
- County
- Oldham
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Repair chips before they stain
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Avoid abrasive pads
Wipe the basin over after use, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Common questions in Lydgate
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Lydgate. The price reflects:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material and finish
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- One picture of the entire basin
- Where you are, by postcode
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The material, if you know it
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Nearby places to Lydgate
What else we do in Lydgate
When a repair is not the answer
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we polish the repair to suit.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features.
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Oldham and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Covering Lydgate
Lydgate is about 1 mile east of Lees, in Oldham. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Lydgate is one of 72 places in Oldham we cover. Our jobs stretch from Lydgate to Manchester (about 8 miles away).
Our visits in OL4, OL5 and OL3 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Beech Lane, Oldham Road and Lovers Lane. Lydgate is on the A670 and A6050, so it’s easy for us to reach. If you are just outside Lydgate, we cover Grotton (1 mile south-west), Grasscroft (1 mile east), Quick (1 mile south), Friezland (1 mile east) and New Houses (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Oldham (3 miles west), Chadderton (4 miles west), Royton (4 miles north-west), Failsworth (5 miles south-west), Shaw (4 miles north-west) and Coppice (3 miles west).
What’s near Lydgate
In Lydgate, that means homes near Mossley Hollins High School, White Hart Public House and Church of St Anne and the streets around them. Also close by are St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School (under half a mile north-east) and St Chad's House (1.6 miles north-east). Lydgate’s nearest station is Greenfield station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Werneth Park Lifelong Learning Centre (3.6 miles west) and Mossley (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Lydgate includes Eastwood Nature Reserve and Alphin.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Should you replace it?
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is normally best. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why book with us
- A fixed quote before you book
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One price list for the entire UK
See our prices page.
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a couple of hours for most chips, and we leave the room as we found it.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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