York · England
Sink & basin repair in Upper Poppleton, York
Local sink repair for Upper Poppleton: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- A chipped vanity basin
Sink repair in Upper Poppleton, done in place
Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. If you’re dealing with an antique basin with chips and knocks from hair straighteners, we can help.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Upper Poppleton (YO26)
- Region
- York
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we polish the repair to suit.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
What else we do in Upper Poppleton
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Details of any past repairs
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Repairing versus replacing in Upper Poppleton
A basin is normally fixed into a unit or tiled around, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. Repairing it keeps everything as it is. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why us?
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- A fixed quote before booking
Read our prices page.
Upper Poppleton and nearby
Upper Poppleton is about 3 miles north-west of York, in York. We travel to customers in Upper Poppleton, so nothing has to leave your home. Upper Poppleton is one of 79 places in York where we work. Our jobs stretch from Upper Poppleton to Leeds (about 20 miles away).
We cover every part of YO26 and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Main Street, Station Road and Chantry Avenue and the roads around them. If you are just outside Upper Poppleton, we cover Nether Poppleton (1 mile north-east), Overton (1 mile north), Knapton (1 mile south), Skelton (1 mile north-east) and Rawcliffe (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include York (3 miles south-east), Clementhorpe (3 miles south-east), Bishophill (3 miles south-east), Hungate (3 miles south-east), Tang Hall (4 miles east) and Haxby (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Upper Poppleton
Around Upper Poppleton, we work in homes near Church of All Saints, Manor Church of England Academy and White Horse Inn and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Upper Poppleton itself: Poppleton station. Other landmarks nearby include Clifton Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Coppergate Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Upper Poppleton includes Siward's Howe.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a couple of hours for most chips, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- We match the colour by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Use gentle cleaners
Wipe the basin over after use, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in and stain. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Upper Poppleton
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Common problems we fix in Upper Poppleton
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, and some happen during bathroom refits.
People usually call us when they notice one of these:
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- A chipped vanity basin
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Chips around the rim
What your quote should include
- What happens if they find more damage
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Common questions in Upper Poppleton
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Usually, if it is not leaking. A crack that leaks right through generally means a new basin.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No. The repair is done in place, with the taps left connected.
How much does sink repair cost in Upper Poppleton?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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, then guarantee it for a year.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
