Oldham · England
Sink Repair in Sholver
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homes and businesses in Sholver and across Oldham. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks starting at the waste
- A period basin that needs restoring
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Repair chips before they stain
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Use gentle cleaners
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, to avoid new chips.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in, which can stain the repair area. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Sink repair in Sholver without replacing anything
If the whole basin is crazed or worn, we can resurface it in place, for a fresh, even finish. We work on Belfast and butler sinks, ceramic & vitreous china basins and vanity unit basins, and people most often call us about an original basin worth saving and chips on the rim or front edge.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Sholver (OL1, OL4, OL2)
- Region
- Oldham
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Other services in Sholver
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
If you manage property in Sholver, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
What we are called out for in Sholver
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, and some happen during bathroom refits.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Chips around the rim
- A chipped vanity basin
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Crazing in the glaze
Comparing quotes
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- When it can be used again
What we cannot put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Through cracks that let water out
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
FAQs for Sholver
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do you work in Sholver?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Sholver from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No. We repair it where it is, with the taps left connected.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
How it works
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a few hours, including clearing up.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- The basin can generally be used later that day or the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
Upload a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, with your OL1 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- The material and finish
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The colour and finish to match
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed price
You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One picture of the entire basin
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- What it’s made of, if you know
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Sholver and nearby
Sholver is about 1 mile south-east of Shaw, in Oldham. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Sholver is one of 72 places in Oldham we cover. We work right across the region, from Sholver to Manchester (9 miles away).
Jobs in OL1, OL4 and OL2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Cop Road, King Lane and Haven Lane and the roads around them. Sholver is on the A672, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also work in Moorside (1 mile south), Grains Bar (1 mile north-east), Watersheddings (1 mile south-west), Top o' th' Meadows (1 mile south-east) and Crossbank (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chadderton (3 miles south-west), Failsworth (5 miles south-west), Coppice (3 miles south-west), Werneth (3 miles south-west), Hathershaw (3 miles south-west) and Cowhill (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Sholver
Our customers here include homes close to Bulls Head Tavern, St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School and Oldham Pupil Referral Unit and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Counthill School (0.7 miles south) and Church of St Thomas (under half a mile south-west). Sholver’s nearest station is Greenfield station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Ellenroad Ring Mill Engine (2.8 miles north-west) and Royal Oldham Hospital (2.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Tandle Hill.
What your basin is made of matters
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
