Derbyshire · England
Sink & basin repair in Melbourne, Derbyshire
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homes and businesses in Melbourne and across Derbyshire. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks starting at the waste
- A chipped basin edge
About our sink repair in Melbourne
From hairline cracks by the taps to chips on the rim, basin damage is typically repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. We regularly repair vanity unit basins, antique & period basins and enamelled basins, and the jobs we see most are an original basin worth saving and chips around the rim.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Melbourne (DE73)
- County
- Derbyshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we are called out for in Melbourne
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, from glass bottles to hairdryers. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
Most people contact us when they notice one of these:
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Chips around the rim
- Cracks starting at the waste
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How your room will be protected
- What aftercare is recommended
Also near Melbourne
Other services in Melbourne
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Leaks from the fittings
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Widespread crazing
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Melbourne
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a basin frequently brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. A repair avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why book with us
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our pricing.
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from photos
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- The material, if you know it
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Something in shot to show the size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Melbourne
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Melbourne and nearby
Melbourne is about 6 miles north of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, in Derbyshire. Anywhere in DE73, we come to you. Melbourne is one of 532 towns and villages in Derbyshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 31 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the DE73 postcode area and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Market Place, High Street and Station Road. Close by, we cover King's Newton (1 mile north-east), Stanton by Bridge (1 mile north-west), Wilson (1 mile east), Breedon on the Hill (2 miles south-east) and Ticknall (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Swadlincote (7 miles south-west), Ilkeston (11 miles north-east), Long Eaton (8 miles north-east), Belper (14 miles north), Heanor (14 miles north) and Ripley (15 miles north).
Near you in Melbourne
Around Melbourne, we work in homes near United Reform Church, Alma Inn and Melbourne Junior School and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around East Midlands Aeropark (3.6 miles east) and Aston Hall Hospital (3 miles north-east).
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Melbourne questions
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes, very frequently. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Melbourne?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes, carefully. We repair them without hiding their character.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
The process
Arrival times are agreed in advance. Once we’re there, the work takes a couple of hours for most chips. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Before we arrive
- 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
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire basin, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
