Swindon · England
Sink & basin repair in Swindon
Problem with your basin in Swindon? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A crazed, tired basin
Sink repair in Swindon, done in place
From hairline cracks by the taps to chips on the rim, basin damage is normally repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. Whether it’s an antique basin with chips and knocks from hair straighteners, we can generally put it right, on antique & period basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and vanity unit basins alike.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Swindon and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
Common problems we fix in Swindon
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- An antique basin with chips
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Chips on a built-in basin
Comparing quotes
- What aftercare is recommended
- How soon you can use it again
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the price covers travel
Nearby places to Swindon
Other services in Swindon
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Swindon, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
The process
Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a couple of hours for most chips, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
What a repair cannot fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- A basin cracked through and leaking
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps and a new waste and making good the tiling. A repair keeps the basin you have. Our sink repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why us?
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Work done at your home or business
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colour-matched on site
Take a look at our pricing.
Our work in Swindon
Swindon is in England. Wherever you are in the SN3 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover 68 places across Swindon. We work right across the region, from Swindon to Birmingham (about 63 miles away).
We cover every part of SN3, SN25, SN5 and SN1. We regularly work on streets such as Emlyn Square, Market Street and Station Road. Swindon is on the A419 and A3102, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Swindon, we cover Okus (1 mile south), Gorse Hill (1 mile north-east), Upper Stratton (2 miles north-east), Stratton St Margaret (2 miles north-east) and Nythe (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Royal Wootton Bassett (5 miles west), Wroughton (3 miles south), Dorcan (3 miles east), Highworth (6 miles north-east), Covingham (3 miles east) and Shrivenham (6 miles east).
Near you in Swindon
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Swindon Central Library, Even Swindon Primary School and UTC Swindon. Also close by are St Mark's Church (within half a mile south), UTC Swindon (under half a mile south), Queens Park (1 mile south-east) and The Dolphin pub (within half a mile west). Swindon has its own railway station: Swindon station. Other landmarks nearby include Rodbourne Cheney (under half a mile north-east) and Princess Margaret Hospital (1 mile south).
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Swindon. The price comes down to:
- The material and finish
- Doing more than one item at once
- Access to the area
- How many areas need work
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
For a price in Swindon, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
Go gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in and stain. Early repair keeps it a small job.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Your questions about sink repair in Swindon
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Surface cracks can typically be repaired. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
How do I book?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Do you cover the whole of Swindon?
All of Swindon, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
