South Gloucestershire · England
Sink & basin repair in Shortwood, South Gloucestershire
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homes and businesses in Shortwood and across South Gloucestershire. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- A crack near the taps
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
About our sink repair in Shortwood
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, most basin damage can be repaired without removing anything. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. Our technicians work on antique & period basins, vanity unit basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and people most frequently call us about a period basin that needs restoring and knocks from hair straighteners.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Location
- Shortwood (BS16)
- County
- South Gloucestershire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
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. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
What we do, step by step
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours, including clearing up.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- We match the colour by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire basin, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
Advice
Questions from Shortwood
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Do you come to Shortwood?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Shortwood for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
What happens next?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Often. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
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About sink & basin repair
Different materials, different repairs
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Shortwood and nearby
Shortwood is about 1 mile south-east of Mangotsfield, in South Gloucestershire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Shortwood is one of 110 towns and villages in South Gloucestershire where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 73 miles away.
Here we cover the BS16 postcode area. Local streets include Main Road, Cattybrook Road and Bridge Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Siston (1 mile south-east), Mangotsfield (1 mile north-west), Parkfield (1 mile north-east), Pucklechurch (2 miles east) and Warmley (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Yate (5 miles north-east), Fishponds (3 miles west), Bradley Stoke (5 miles north-west), Thornbury (9 miles north), Patchway (6 miles north-west) and Stoke Gifford (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Shortwood
In Shortwood, that means homes near Emersons Green Primary School, Church of St James and Mangotsfield School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bristol Parkway station, roughly 3.9 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Cossham Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles south-west) and Kingswood Heritage Museum (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Shortwood includes Lodge Hill.
Signs you need sink repair in Shortwood
Basins take knocks every day: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners chip the rim and front edge. Cracks often start around the taps and waste.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A chipped vanity basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
- An antique basin with chips
Before you book anyone
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Aftercare advice
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Through cracks that let water out
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
What affects the price in Shortwood
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- How many areas need work
- The material and finish
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many items we do on one visit
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
- One picture of the whole basin
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
