Gloucestershire · England
Sink & basin repair in Shipton, Gloucestershire
Sink repair for Shipton, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped vanity basin
- Chips from dropped toiletries
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
If you are 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 fails, we can still put it right.
About our sink repair in Shipton
From cloakroom basins to period pieces, in ceramic, composite and enamel. There is no plumbing to disconnect. We work on Belfast and butler sinks, ceramic & vitreous china basins and enamelled basins, and people most often call us about knocks from hair straighteners and an original basin worth saving.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back.
- Area
- Shipton (GL54)
- Area hub
- Gloucestershire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Get chips repaired early
Use gentle cleaners and take care with heavy bottles and hair tools.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in. Early repair keeps it a small job.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Plumbing leaks
- Through cracks that let water out
- Widespread crazing
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Shipton
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
When to call us in Shipton
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything, so chips are common. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
What your quote should include
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How the colour is matched
- When it can be used again
- How the room is protected while they work
Shipton: your questions answered
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Do you come to Shipton?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Shipton and the rest of Gloucestershire. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Surface cracks can normally be repaired. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Should you replace it?
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.
What you get with us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Work done at your home or business
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our pricing.
What affects the price in Shipton
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many areas need work
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book.
Send photos for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Where you are, by postcode
- A picture taken from further back
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a couple of hours for most chips. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
How to get a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Shipton and nearby
Shipton is about 6 miles east of Cheltenham, in Gloucestershire. Across the GL54 area, we come to you. We work in all 470 towns and villages across Gloucestershire. We work right across the region, from Shipton to Birmingham (42 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of the GL54 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Shipton Solars (1 mile west), Andoversford (1 mile north-west), Withington (2 miles south), Charlton Kings (4 miles west) and Chedworth (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Cheltenham (6 miles west), Gloucester (12 miles west), Stroud (15 miles south-west), Tewkesbury (12 miles north-west), St Paul's (6 miles north-west) and Cirencester (11 miles south).
Near you in Shipton
We visit homes around Andoversford Primary School, Church of St Oswald and Frogmill Inn, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Cheltenham General Hospital (5.6 miles west).
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shipton
For anyone letting property in or around Shipton, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
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