Devon · England
Sink & basin repair in Northam, Devon
Fixed-price sink repair in Northam and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Sink repair in Northam, done in place
Period basins are worth keeping, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. We regularly repair enamelled basins, Belfast and butler sinks and vanity unit basins, and common reasons people get in touch are an antique basin with chips and knocks from hair straighteners.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Where
- Northam (EX39)
- County
- Devon
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About Northam
Northam is about 2 miles north of Bideford, in Devon. Whether you are in the middle of Northam or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 586 places across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in EX39 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Tower Street, Cross Street and Fore Street. Main roads around Northam include the A386 and B3236, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Northam, we cover Westward Ho! (1 mile west), Appledore (1 mile north-east), Bideford (2 miles south), East-the-Water (2 miles south) and Instow (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Barnstaple (7 miles east), Ilfracombe (12 miles north), Braunton (5 miles north-east), Newport (8 miles east), Roundswell (6 miles east) and Pilton (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Northam
In Northam, that means homes near Edgehill College, Church of St Margaret and Kingsley Inn and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior School (within half a mile north-west) and Bideford College (1.7 miles south). Further afield, we also cover the area around Bideford Community Hospital (1.5 miles south) and Kenwith Castle (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Northam include Horsey Island and Staddon Hill.
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. 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.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Questions from Northam
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Do you cover Northam?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Northam for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from photos
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
When we would advise against a repair
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Landlord and trade work in Northam
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Repair chips before they stain
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
Wipe the basin over after use, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in and stain. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
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, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
What happens on the day
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a couple of hours for most chips. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- You can generally use the basin later that day or the next.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
If you are in Northam and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Finding the same basin again is not always possible, especially in a matching suite. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Our sink repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Northam. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why us?
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- No extra charge for your area
Read our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
