Greater London · England
Sink & basin repair in Old Ford, Greater London
Sink repair for Old Ford, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- A crazed, tired basin
Sink repair in Old Ford, done in place
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. Whether it’s fine cracks across the glaze and a chipped basin edge, we can help, whatever the material.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- County
- Greater London
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Old Ford
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners catch the front edge and rim. Cracks frequently start around the taps and waste.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- A crack near the taps
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Chips around the rim
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How the colour is matched
- How the room is protected while they work
- When it can be used again
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How much damage there is
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send pictures for a quote
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
If you are in Old Ford and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Different materials, different repairs
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Also near Old Ford
What else we do in Old Ford
What we can’t put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- Plumbing leaks
- A basin that moves on its brackets
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Questions from Old Ford
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes. The chip is filled, matched and polished.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Old Ford included. Travel is included in the price.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Do you cover Old Ford?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Old Ford and the rest of Greater London. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best:
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Ask for a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Our work in Old Ford
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. From the centre of Old Ford to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Old Ford is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Every address in E3, E15 and E9 is within our area. You’ll find streets such as Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Old Ford, we cover Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
What’s near Old Ford
In Old Ford, that means homes near Mulberry UTC, St Paul Old Ford and The Lea Tavern. Nearby too are Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (less than half a mile west), Grove Hall Park (less than half a mile south-east) and Mulberry UTC (under half a mile south-west). The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick station, roughly 0.6 miles north. A little further out are V&A East (0.6 miles north-east) and Tower of London (3 miles south-west). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Other local spots include Park (under half a mile north-west)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
