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Sink & basin repair in The Common, Essex
Sink repair in The Common without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- An antique basin with chips
- Fine cracks across the glaze
About our sink repair in The Common
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, basin damage is usually repaired in place. The taps stay connected and the basin stays on the wall. We are frequently asked to fix a crack near the taps and a period basin that needs restoring, on enamelled basins, Belfast and butler sinks and antique & period basins.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- The Common (CB10)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in The Common
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: bottles, hair straighteners and razors catch the front edge and rim. Cracks frequently start around the taps and waste.
Common reasons people in The Common contact us are:
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Cracks starting at the waste
What your quote should include
- How soon you can use it again
- What protection goes down before work starts
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How the colour is matched
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Repair chips before they stain
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Avoid abrasive pads
A quick wipe after use helps, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in. Early repair keeps it a small job.
What we can’t put right
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Widespread crazing
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
What affects the price in The Common
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What the surface is made of
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Quotes from your pictures
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any details about the material
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in The Common, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
FAQs for The Common
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Do you disconnect the taps?
Not at all. We protect the area around it and work in place.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
What does sink repair cost?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your CB10 postcode.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
How it works
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a couple of hours for most chips, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Repairing versus replacing in The Common
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is generally best. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for The Common. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
What you get with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Work done at your home or business
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features.
Landlord and trade work in The Common
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Places near The Common
Other services in The Common
Our work in The Common
The Common is about 4 miles east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. The Common is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work. We work right across the region, from The Common to London (41 miles away).
Every address in CB10 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to The Common include Radwinter (1 mile south), Maple End (1 mile south-west), Wimbish (2 miles south-west), Hempstead (2 miles east) and Church End (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Braintree (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (4 miles west), Halstead (14 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (10 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (10 miles south-west) and Great Notley (14 miles south-east).
What’s near The Common
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Mary the Virgin and Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. A little further out are Saffron Walden Community Hospital (3.5 miles west) and Bartlow End (2.5 miles north). The countryside around The Common includes Hales and Shadwell Woods.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
