Reading · England
Sink & basin repair in Play Hatch, Reading
Sink repair in Play Hatch without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- A chipped basin edge
Repairing versus replacing in Play Hatch
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. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our pricing.
How we handle sink repair in Play Hatch
It’s not just the colour we match, it’s the gloss, since a matt patch on a glossy basin is obvious. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. Common call-outs are for chips on a built-in basin and cracks around the tap holes or waste, on Belfast and butler sinks, ceramic & vitreous china basins and antique & period basins.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Area
- Play Hatch (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Play Hatch
What else we do in Play Hatch
Play Hatch and nearby
Play Hatch is about 1 mile east of Caversham, in Reading. We visit customers in Play Hatch and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Play Hatch is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover. Our jobs stretch from Play Hatch to London (about 36 miles away).
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area. That includes homes on Dene Close, Henley Road and Foxhill Lane. Other places close to Play Hatch include Dunsden Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile west), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-west), Emmer Green (1 mile west) and Sonning (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (4 miles west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Play Hatch
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Martin's Catholic Primary School, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Reading Blue Coat School and the streets around them. Nearby too are St Andrew's Church (1 mile east), The Shoulder of Mutton pub (within half a mile south-west) and Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve (1.1 miles south-east). Play Hatch’s nearest station is Reading station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around The Oracle (2.4 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Play Hatch include Alder Moors and South Lake.
Common questions in Play Hatch
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Play Hatch?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Do you work in Play Hatch?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Play Hatch for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Do you disconnect the taps?
No. The repair is done in place, with the taps left connected.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Access to the area
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from photos
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- One picture of the whole basin
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Something in shot to show the size
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole basin, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Signs you need sink repair in Play Hatch
Fine crazing in the glaze is typically down to age, and strong chemicals speed it up.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- An original basin worth saving
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Crazing in the glaze
Comparing quotes
- How the colour is matched
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How your room will be protected
Different materials, different repairs
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
What we do, step by step
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a couple of hours for most chips. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- The basin can generally be used later that day or the next day.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Related advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
How to care for the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Get chips repaired early
- Do not overtighten taps
Don’t rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, so it does not get chipped again.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
What we can’t put right
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Leaks from the fittings
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
