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Sink Repair for Mapledurham homes
Damaged basin in Mapledurham? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- Chips around the rim
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Mapledurham. What changes the price is:
- How much damage there is
- The material and finish
- The type of damage
- Whether we combine several jobs
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. It helps if you send:
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
Sink repair at your home in Mapledurham
When a basin is worn or crazed all over, it can be resurfaced in place, for a fresh, even finish. We work on enamelled basins, antique & period basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and common reasons people get in touch are a crack near the taps and chips from dropped toiletries.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Mapledurham and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Mapledurham (RG8, RG4, RG31)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a basin often means a plumber, new taps and a new waste and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair leaves everything in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why book with us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- One visit for most repairs
See our prices page.
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Common questions in Mapledurham
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Are there extra charges for Mapledurham?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. You are under no obligation.
Common problems we fix in Mapledurham
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: bottles, hair straighteners and razors catch the front edge and rim. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
The things customers typically mention when they call are:
- A chipped vanity basin
- A chipped basin edge
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- An antique basin with chips
What your quote should include
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Aftercare advice
- What protection goes down before work starts
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Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Use mild cleaners only
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Repair chips before they stain
A quick wipe after use helps, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
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. Most visits take a few hours, tidy-up included.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- Typically the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
Work for landlords and builders
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Mapledurham and nearby
Mapledurham is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Mapledurham is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Mapledurham to London (41 miles away).
All of RG8, RG4 and RG31 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on St Mary's Avenue, Park Walk and The Short. Nearby, we also work in Purley on Thames (1 mile south-west), Trench Green (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (2 miles south), Chazey Heath (2 miles east) and Norcot (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
Around Mapledurham
Around Mapledurham, we work in homes near Roebuck pub, Round Copse and Denefield School, among other places. Nearby too are Purley CofE Primary School (0.5 miles west) and Church of St Margaret and Bardolf Aisle (within half a mile east). For rail, the closest station is Tilehurst station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Mapledurham includes South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
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