Derbyshire · England
Sink Repair for Makeney homes
Sink repair in Makeney without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips around the rim
Sink repair in Makeney without replacing anything
When a basin is worn or crazed all over, we can resurface it in place, giving it an even new finish. We work on antique & period basins, enamelled basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and the jobs we see most are chips on the rim or front edge and a crack near the taps.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Makeney (DE56)
- County
- Derbyshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Have new chips repaired quickly
Wipe the basin over after use, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
What happens on the day
We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a couple of hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- You can normally use the basin later that day or the next.
Before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
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 you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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Why repair rather than replace?
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is typically the answer. For chips and surface damage, repair is the better route. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- No extra charge for your area
- A fixed quote before you book
Read our full price list.
Makeney questions
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
What happens if you find more damage?
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’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Covering Makeney
Makeney is about 2 miles south of Belper, in Derbyshire. We visit customers in Makeney, so there’s no workshop to go to. Makeney is one of 532 towns and villages in Derbyshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Makeney to Birmingham (about 40 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of DE56 and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Dark Lane, Makeney Road and Red Lane. Other places close to Makeney include Duffield (1 mile south-west), Coxbench (1 mile south-east), Horsley (2 miles east), Little Eaton (2 miles south) and Burley Hill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ilkeston (7 miles east), Long Eaton (11 miles south-east), Heanor (5 miles east), Ripley (5 miles north-east), Langley Mill (6 miles east) and Matlock (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Makeney
We visit homes around The Ecclesbourne School, Milford Primary School and The William IV Public House. Also close by are Church of the Holy Trinity (under half a mile north) and The Ecclesbourne School (1.1 miles south-west). The closest station to Makeney is Duffield station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Strutt's North Mill (2.1 miles north) and Babington Hospital (1.5 miles north). Not far away are Wyver Lane Nature Reserve.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Belper Urban District (2.1 miles north)
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Do you need sink repair in Makeney?
Basins take knocks every day: bottles, hair straighteners and razors catch the front edge and rim. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- A crazed, tired basin
What to look for in a quote
- What aftercare is recommended
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- When it can be used again
- How your room will be protected
What a repair cannot fix
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Leaks from the fittings
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Makeney use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Repairs by material
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
