Cambridgeshire · England
Sink & basin repair in St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Fixed-price sink repair in St Ives and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Chips from dropped toiletries
What happens on the day
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- The basin can normally be used later that day or the following day.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Get a quote
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole basin, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Related advice
Sink repair in St Ives, done in place
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. We fill, shape and polish the damage so it blends into the glaze. If you are dealing with damage to a basin in a vanity unit and chips from dropped toiletries, we can help, on enamelled basins, vanity unit basins and Belfast and butler sinks alike.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- St Ives (PE27)
- Region
- Cambridgeshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- The material
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What kind of damage it is
- Doing more than one item at once
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for St Ives. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Where we work around St Ives
St Ives is about 12 miles north-west of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. St Ives is one of 371 towns and villages in Cambridgeshire where we work. We work right across the region, from St Ives to London (58 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of PE27. From Market Hill, Sheep Market and Market Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Main roads around St Ives include the A1096 and A1123, which makes travel easy. Close by, we cover Hemingford Grey (2 miles south-west), Holywell (2 miles south-east), Needingworth (2 miles east), Woodhurst (2 miles north) and West End (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Cambridge (12 miles south-east), St Neots (11 miles south-west), Huntingdon (4 miles west), Ely (15 miles east), Cambourne (8 miles south) and Chatteris (10 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Cambridgeshire, St Ives sees plenty of our work.
Local landmarks in St Ives
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Ivo School, St Ivo School and 27 pub, among other places. Nearby too are All Saints Church (0.5 miles south) and Westfield Junior School (within half a mile south). For rail, the closest station is Huntingdon station, about 5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Castle Hill earthworks (3.6 miles south-east) and Hinchingbrooke Hospital (5.3 miles west). Not far away are Houghton Meadows.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Use mild cleaners only
- Get chips repaired early
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in, which can stain the repair area. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Plumbing leaks
- Widespread crazing
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
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Other services in St Ives
Common problems we fix in St Ives
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- A crack near the taps
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- An original basin worth saving
What to look for in a quote
- How changes to the job are handled
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
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.
St Ives: your questions answered
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Are there extra charges for St Ives?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes. The chip is filled, matched and polished.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Landlord and trade work in St Ives
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Cambridgeshire and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
