Oldham · England
Sink & basin repair in Shaw, Oldham
Sink repair across Shaw and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- A chipped vanity basin
Questions from Shaw
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Will you remove the sink?
No, it stays where it is. The surrounding area is protected and we work in place.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Do you cover the whole of Oldham?
Across the UK, and that includes Shaw. Our prices are the same everywhere.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Sink repair in Shaw, done in place
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. We work on antique & period basins, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins, and common reasons people contact us are chips on a built-in basin and chips around the rim.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back.
- Where
- Shaw (OL2)
- Region
- Oldham
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
Where we work around Shaw
Shaw is about 3 miles north of Oldham, in Oldham. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover all 72 towns and villages in Oldham, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Shaw to Manchester (about 9 miles away).
Our visits in OL2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Horton Square, Market Street and Church Road. Shaw sits on or near the A663 and B6194, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover include Crompton (1 mile north-east), Sholver (1 mile south-east), Grains Bar (2 miles east), Moorside (2 miles south-east) and Watersheddings (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oldham (3 miles south), Chadderton (3 miles south-west), Failsworth (6 miles south-west), Coppice (4 miles south), Lees (3 miles south-east) and Clarksfield (3 miles south). Shaw is one of the larger places we cover in Oldham.
What’s near Shaw
In Shaw, that means homes near Beal Vale Primary School, The Pineapple pub and Saint Paul's Methodist Chapel And Sunday School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Rochdale station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Butterworth (2 miles north) and Ellenroad Ring Mill Engine (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Tandle Hill.
Landlord and trade work in Shaw
If you manage property in Shaw, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
How to care for the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, to avoid new chips.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
The process
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a couple of hours for most chips. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- Usually the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Shaw, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
Other services in Shaw
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we polish the repair to suit.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Common problems we fix in Shaw
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- A chipped vanity basin
- A crazed, tired basin
- An antique basin with chips
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the price covers travel
- When it can be used again
- What protection goes down before work starts
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Should you replace it?
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is usually best. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why us?
- No need to remove anything
- Same prices wherever you are
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One visit for most repairs
See our full price list.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
