Oldham · England
Sink Repair in Old Tame
We travel to Old Tame for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped vanity basin
- A crack near the taps
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
About our sink repair in Old Tame
It’s not just the colour we match, it’s the gloss, because a dull patch on a shiny basin stands out. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. We work on enamelled basins, antique & period basins and vanity unit basins, and the jobs we see most are chips on the rim or front edge and chips on a built-in basin.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Old Tame (OL3)
- County
- Oldham
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair cannot fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Repairing versus replacing in Old Tame
A basin is normally fixed into a unit or tiled around, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. Repairing it keeps everything as it is. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, 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.
Why us?
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One price list for the whole UK
Read our pricing.
What else we do in Old Tame
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Use mild cleaners only
- Do not overtighten taps
- Use gentle cleaners
A quick wipe after use helps, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
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.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
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.
What affects the price in Old Tame
Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Quotes from your pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
Most clients in Old Tame get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- Usually the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear the area around the damage
Ask for a price
If you are in Old Tame and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
Your questions about sink repair in Old Tame
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK, and that includes Old Tame. Prices do not change with location.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
What does sink repair cost?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Covering Old Tame
Old Tame is about 2 miles east of Shaw, in Oldham. We travel to homes and businesses in Old Tame, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in 72 places across Oldham, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 10 miles away.
All of OL3 is covered. That includes homes on Oldham Road and Horest Lane. Close by, we cover Denshaw (1 mile north-east), Grains Bar (1 mile south-west), Heights (1 mile south-east), Linfitts (1 mile south-east) and Grange (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oldham (4 miles south-west), Chadderton (5 miles south-west), Royton (3 miles west), Failsworth (7 miles south-west), Coppice (5 miles south-west) and Waterhead (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Old Tame
Typical jobs here are in homes near Crompton House, Christ Church and Printers Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Greenfield station, about 3.4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Butterworth (2.8 miles north-west) and Ellenroad Ring Mill Engine (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Standedge.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Old Tame
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Old Tame as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
