Cambridgeshire · England
Sink Repair in Madingley
Problem with your basin in Madingley? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped basin edge
- Chips on a built-in basin
What we are called out for in Madingley
Basins take knocks every day: bottles, hair straighteners and razors chip the rim and front edge. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
Look out for any of the following:
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- A crazed, tired basin
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- What aftercare is recommended
- How the room is protected while they work
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Sink repair in Madingley without replacing anything
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, whatever they’re made of. There’s no plumbing to disconnect. If you’re dealing with a crazed, tired basin and chips around the rim, we can typically put it right, on vanity unit basins, antique & period basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins alike.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Madingley as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Madingley (CB23)
- Region
- Cambridgeshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About Madingley
Madingley is about 4 miles west of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Madingley is one of 371 places in Cambridgeshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Madingley to London (50 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of CB23 and the streets around it. From High Street, Cambridge Road and Granary Court or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Coton (1 mile south-east), Dry Drayton (2 miles north-west), Hardwick (2 miles west), Girton (2 miles north-east) and Eddington (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Cambridge (4 miles east), St Neots (13 miles west), Huntingdon (12 miles north-west), St Ives (9 miles north-west), Newmarket (15 miles east) and Royston (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Madingley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Mary Magdalene and Gretton School, among other places. The closest station to Madingley is Cambridge station, about 4.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital (4.1 miles south-east) and Cambridge Castle (3.1 miles east). Not far away are Hardwick Wood.
Other services in Madingley
Repair or replace in Madingley?
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is generally best. Our sink repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Madingley
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Colour-matched on site
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our pricing.
What we do, step by step
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a couple of hours for most chips, including clearing up.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- You can generally use the basin later that day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Repair chips before they stain
- Avoid abrasive pads
Do not rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, so it does not get chipped again.
A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
When we’d advise against a repair
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Leaks from the fittings
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Madingley
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Madingley questions
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you price it without visiting?
Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed price, typically with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of Cambridgeshire. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll offer you dates.
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- What the surface is made of
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from photos
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we polish the repair to suit.
Can I fix it myself?
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. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
