Cambridgeshire · England
Sink Repair for Stretham homes
Our technicians come to Stretham for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A crazed, tired basin
- Chips around the rim
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Sink repair in Stretham without replacing anything
Period basins are worth keeping, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. We regularly repair antique & period basins, Belfast and butler sinks and enamelled basins, and common reasons people get in touch are an antique basin with chips and cracks around the tap holes or waste.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Stretham (CB6)
- Area hub
- Cambridgeshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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 usually the cheaper route.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Landlord and trade work in Stretham
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Where we work around Stretham
Stretham is about 4 miles south-west of Ely, in Cambridgeshire. Clients in Stretham get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Stretham is one of 371 places in Cambridgeshire we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 60 miles away.
Our visits in CB6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, Middle Close and Chapel Street. Other places close to Stretham include Little Thetford (2 miles north-east), Wilburton (2 miles west), Witchford (3 miles north), Chittering (3 miles south) and Haddenham (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Cambridge (10 miles south), St Ives (13 miles west), Newmarket (10 miles south-east), Ely (4 miles north-east), March (15 miles north) and Cambourne (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Stretham
Around Stretham, we work in homes near St James' Church, Stretham Community Primary School and Red Lion pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ely station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Princess of Wales Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Ely Castle (3.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stretham include Doghouse Grove and Fishing Lake.
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a couple of hours for most chips. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
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FAQs for Stretham
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of Cambridgeshire. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Will you remove the sink?
Not at all. The surrounding area is protected and we work in place.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes. The chip is filled, matched and polished.
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How to care for the repair
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Use gentle cleaners
- Repair chips before they stain
- Store toiletries on a shelf
Go gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Do you need sink repair in Stretham?
Fine crazing in the glaze is typically down to age, and strong chemicals speed it up.
People normally call us when they notice something like this:
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- An antique basin with chips
Comparing quotes
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Aftercare advice
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many items we do on one visit
- Access to the area
- What the surface is made of
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from photos
You can take the photos on your phone. Just ensure we can see:
- One picture of the entire basin
- The material, if you know it
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
What a repair cannot fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
