Rochdale · England
Sink Repair for Shawforth homes
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins at your home in Shawforth, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Chips around the rim
When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Leaks from the fittings
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Shawforth
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
About our sink repair in Shawforth
If the entire basin is crazed or worn, it can be resurfaced in place, for a fresh, even finish. If you’re dealing with damage to a basin in a vanity unit and fine cracks across the glaze, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Shawforth (OL12, OL13)
- Region
- Rochdale
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Matching a discontinued basin can be impossible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking.
What you get with us
- Colour-matched on site
- No extra charge for your area
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our full price list.
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Use mild cleaners only
- Avoid abrasive pads
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.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Shawforth questions
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Often. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes, very often. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Will the price change on the day?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
- Unusual colours or finishes
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send photos for a quote
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- One picture of the entire basin
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. Allow a couple of hours for most chips.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your OL12 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
Covering Shawforth
Shawforth is about 2 miles south-east of Bacup, in Rochdale. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Shawforth is one of 46 places in Rochdale where we work. We work right across the region, from Shawforth to Manchester (about 14 miles away).
Here we cover the OL12 and OL13 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Old Lane, Freeholds Road and Cowm Street. We also cover the places around Shawforth: Britannia (1 mile north-west), Whitworth (2 miles south), Bacup (2 miles north-west), Broadley Fold (3 miles south) and Walsden (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Rochdale (4 miles south), Middleton (9 miles south), Higher Blackley (11 miles south), Heywood (7 miles south), Littleborough (4 miles south-east) and Langley (9 miles south).
What’s near Shawforth
Typical jobs here are in homes near Parish Church of St John the Evangelist and Britannia Community Primary School. The nearest railway station is Walsden station, about 2.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Dobroyd Castle (3 miles north-east) and Birch Hill Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Hail Storm Hill.
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