Cambridgeshire · England
Sink & basin repair in Newnham, Cambridgeshire
Damaged basin in Newnham? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Cracks starting at the waste
Sink repair in Newnham without replacing anything
From hairline cracks by the taps to chips on the rim, basin damage is normally repaired in place. The taps stay connected and the basin stays on the wall. We work on Belfast and butler sinks, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins, and common reasons people contact us are crazing in the glaze and a period basin that needs restoring.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Newnham (CB2, CB3, CB1)
- Area hub
- Cambridgeshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- How hard the colour is to match
- What kind of damage it is
- What the surface is made of
- Whether we combine several jobs
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Where you are, by postcode
Most customers in Newnham get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
When we would advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Use mild cleaners only
- Use gentle cleaners
- Get chips repaired early
A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
About Newnham
Newnham is about 1 mile south-west of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. Customers in Newnham get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 371 towns and villages across Cambridgeshire. You can also see our page for London, about 49 miles away.
All of CB2, CB3 and CB1 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Mill Lane, West Road and Grove Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. You’ll find Newnham on the A603, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also work in Trumpington (2 miles south), Great Kneighton (2 miles south), Cherry Hinton (3 miles east), Great Shelford (3 miles south) and Hauxton (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include St Ives (12 miles north-west), Newmarket (13 miles east), Royston (12 miles south-west), Cambourne (8 miles west), Godmanchester (14 miles north-west) and Soham (14 miles north-east).
Around Newnham
Around Newnham, we work in homes near Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge Centre for Sixth-form Studies and Llandaff House and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Newnham Croft Primary School (within half a mile south-east), Sheep's Green and Coe Fen (within half a mile east), Tyndale House (within half a mile north-west) and The Red Bull pub (less than half a mile south). Newnham’s nearest station is Cambridge station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Classical Archaeology (under half a mile north-east) and Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Newnham includes Paradise Fen nature reserve and Little Trees Hill.
- Churches close by include Church of St Mark (under half a mile south)
Different materials, different repairs
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
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.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Newnham
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
If you manage property in Newnham, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Signs you need sink repair in Newnham
Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
Most people contact us when they notice one of these:
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Chips on a built-in basin
What your quote should include
- How the colour is matched
- Whether the price covers travel
- How long it needs to cure
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Newnham questions
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Do you work in Newnham?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Newnham from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Also near Newnham
Also in Newnham
What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. Allow a few hours.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Make sure the area is dry
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
How to get a price
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your CB2 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Advice
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