Leicestershire · England
Sink & basin repair in Welby, Leicestershire
Problem with your basin in Welby? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A chipped basin edge
Sink repair in Welby, done in place
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. We work on ceramic & vitreous china basins, Belfast and butler sinks and antique & period basins, and the jobs we see most are damage to a basin in a vanity unit and a period basin that needs restoring.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Area
- Welby (LE14)
- Region
- Leicestershire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Welby, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
Honest limits
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Through cracks that let water out
- Plumbing leaks
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Welby
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Repair chips before they stain
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin and stain. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Covering Welby
Welby is about 1 mile north-west of Melton Mowbray, in Leicestershire. We visit customers in Welby and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Welby is one of 287 towns and villages in Leicestershire where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 46 miles away.
Every address in LE14 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Welby: Potter Hill (1 mile north), Asfordby Hill (1 mile south-west), Ab Kettleby (1 mile north), Asfordby (2 miles south-west) and Saxelbye (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Loughborough (13 miles west), Syston (9 miles south-west), Shelthorpe (12 miles west), Sileby (9 miles south-west), Groby (15 miles south-west) and East Leake (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Welby
Around Welby, we work in homes near Church of St Bartholomew, John Ferneley College and Holwell Reserves. For rail, the closest station is Melton Mowbray station, about 1.8 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray (1.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Ankle Hill.
Welby: your questions answered
How much does sink repair cost in Welby?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
Will you remove the sink?
No. We repair it where it is, with the taps left connected.
Common problems we fix in Welby
Fine crazing in the glaze is generally down to age, and strong chemicals speed it up.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- An antique basin with chips
- A crazed, tired basin
- A chipped vanity basin
Before booking anyone
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
What happens on the day
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a couple of hours for most chips, tidy-up included.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- We match the colour by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
More services for Welby
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether we combine several jobs
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Welby. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. It helps if you send:
- Details of any past repairs
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any details about the material
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole basin, we can price the job.
Repairing versus replacing in Welby
Finding the same basin again isn’t always possible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why Welby clients choose us
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- A fixed quote before booking
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our pricing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
