Gloucestershire · England
Sink Repair in Steam Mills
Problem with your basin in Steam Mills? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- Knocks from hair straighteners
How to look after the repair
It’s all simple stuff:
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
Go gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
Sink repair at your home in Steam Mills
We match the glaze as well as the colour, because a dull patch on a shiny basin stands out. Repairs are polished to the same shine. Typical jobs include cracks around the tap holes or waste and chips on the rim or front edge, across antique & period basins, vanity unit basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Gloucestershire.
- Area
- Steam Mills (GL14, GL17)
- County
- Gloucestershire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a couple of hours for most chips, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- The basin can usually be used later that day or the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Getting a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
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Your questions about sink repair in Steam Mills
How quickly can you book me in?
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 restore period basins?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Steam Mills.
Repairing versus replacing in Steam Mills
Finding the same basin again is not always possible, especially in a matching suite. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Prices start from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- One price list for the whole UK
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- One visit for most repairs
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing.
About Steam Mills
Steam Mills is about 6 miles south-east of Ross-on-Wye, in Gloucestershire. From the centre of Steam Mills to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Steam Mills is one of 470 towns and villages in Gloucestershire we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 51 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: GL14 and GL17. We regularly work on streets such as Whimsey Road, Broadmoor Road and Steam Mills Road. If you are just outside Steam Mills, we cover Harrow Hill (1 mile north), Drybrook (1 mile north), Ruardean Hill (1 mile north-west), Cinderford (1 mile south-east) and Ruardean Woodside (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Gloucester (12 miles east), Stroud (14 miles south-east), Brockworth (15 miles east), Quedgeley (10 miles east), Lydney (8 miles south) and Innsworth (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Steam Mills
Around Steam Mills, we work in homes near Church of the Holy Trinity, Forest E-ACT Academy and Laymoor Quag. Other landmarks nearby include Ruardyn Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Dilke Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles south). Not far away are Ruardean Hill and Foxes Bridge Bog.
What we can’t put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Widespread crazing
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
When to call us in Steam Mills
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
People normally call us when they notice something like this:
- A crazed, tired basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
- A chipped vanity basin
- Chips around the rim
Before booking anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- What aftercare is recommended
- If travel is included in the price
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
Repairs by material
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
What affects the price in Steam Mills
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The type of damage
- The material
- How much damage there is
- How easy the damage is to reach
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any details about the material
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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