Hertfordshire · England
Sink & basin repair in The Folly, Hertfordshire
Our repair technicians come to The Folly for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Chips around the rim
Sink repair in The Folly without replacing anything
From cloakroom basins to period pieces, in ceramic, composite and enamel. There is no plumbing to disconnect. Typical jobs include damage from dropped bottles or hair tools and a crack near the taps, on antique & period basins, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- The Folly (AL4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The Folly and nearby
The Folly is about 2 miles east of Harpenden, in Hertfordshire. We visit customers in The Folly, so there’s no workshop to go to. We work in all 381 towns and villages in Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from The Folly to London (24 miles away).
We cover every part of the AL4 postcode area and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Folly Fields and Lower Luton Road and the roads around them. Other places close to The Folly include Lea Valley (1 mile west), Amwell (1 mile south), Mackerye End (1 mile north-west), Blackmore End (1 mile north) and Batford (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (11 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles south-west), Stevenage (8 miles north-east), St Albans (5 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles east) and Hitchin (9 miles north).
What’s near The Folly
We visit homes around The Cherry Trees pub, St Helen's Church of England Primary School and Sir John Lawes School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Harpenden station, roughly 2 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around St Albans City Hospital (4.2 miles south) and Harpenden Museum (2.2 miles west). Open spaces near The Folly include Wheathampstead Local Nature Reserve.
How to look after the repair
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Have new chips repaired quickly
Go gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
Towns and villages near The Folly
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Can I fix it myself?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
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.
What affects the price in The Folly
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- How many areas need work
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
- Doing more than one item at once
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone pictures are fine. Just ensure we can see:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- One picture of the entire basin
- Any details about the material
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in The Folly, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Allow a few hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
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For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new basin frequently means 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. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
What you get with us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- One price list for the whole UK
Take a look at our pricing.
What your basin is made of matters
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Questions from The Folly
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
In many cases. Send us photos and we will tell you.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
What does sink repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your AL4 postcode.
Do you come to The Folly?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to The Folly and the rest of Hertfordshire. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Widespread crazing
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A basin that moves on its brackets
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in The Folly
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
