Ceramic Sink & Basin Repair
Expert ceramic surface repair specialists serving Manchester and the North West.
We fix cracked sinks and chipped basins on-site, usually in a single visit, saving you from replacing the whole fixture.
Visible damage is frustrating, but replacement is rarely required. We frequently repair chips, cracks, and scratches as part of our broader hard surface repair services. We restore your existing surface without the hassle or expense of removal. Contact us to discuss repair options for your damaged ceramic surface.
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Why is ceramic damage more than a cosmetic problem?
A small repair today can prevent a bigger expense tomorrow.
A small chip or crack weakens ceramic fixtures. Over time, water enters, causing subsurface staining, grime buildup, and cracks that spread from daily knocks and temperature changes, potentially ruining the fixture.
Addressing damage early is vital. An early repair takes 1-2 hours on-site, whereas resurfacing a spread crack takes 4-6 hours and costs significantly more. Prompt professional repairs are far more affordable and less disruptive.
Unlike acrylic, stone, or wood, fired ceramic has a hard, glossy glaze requiring specialised bonding, colour-matching, and sheen techniques.
That is why we treat ceramic surface repair as its own specialised area alongside our standard hard surface services.
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Ceramic surfaces we repair
Ceramic turns up in more places around the home than most people realise, and we are used to working on all of them. We regularly restore the following.
- Ceramic kitchen sinks
- Bathroom basins and ceramic wash basins
- Cloakroom sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic splashbacks
- Decorative ceramic surfaces and fittings
If you have got a cracked kitchen sink you use every day or a splashback that has taken a knock, we can bring it back to how it looked before the damage happened.
Bathroom fixtures tend to take the most punishment, particularly around taps, plugholes and the edges of basins where bottles and toiletries get knocked over. Kitchen ceramic sinks see a different kind of wear, with pans, cutlery and everyday use gradually chipping the edges or leaving marks around the drainer.
We have completed thousands of surface repairs across Manchester and the North West for more than a decade, and ceramic sinks and basins are among the jobs we are called out to most often.
Can a crack in a ceramic sink be repaired?
Yes. A crack in a ceramic sink usually comes from one of a few common causes, such as a heavy pan dropped from a height, a sharp knock from cookware, or the natural stress that builds up in a fixture over years of use. Sometimes there is no obvious cause at all, just a hairline crack that appears to have formed on its own.
Whatever the cause, a ceramic sink hairline crack repair is something we deal with regularly. Left alone, hairline cracks let in moisture, widen with everyday use, and give bacteria and grime space to sit that is almost impossible to clean.
As ceramic surface repair specialists, we assess the crack, prepare the surface properly, and rebuild it with materials designed to bond permanently with ceramic. The result is a sink that is structurally sound again, not just patched over. Most crack repairs are completed in 1-2 hours on site, and the sink is ready to use again after 24 hours of curing.
If you are dealing with a crack in a ceramic sink at home, do not assume it means a new sink and a plumber. Send us a photo, and we will assess it.
Can a chipped ceramic surface be restored?
Yes, a chipped ceramic surface can be restored. A dropped mug, a heavy pan set down too quickly, or simply years of everyday wear can all leave a chip in a ceramic sink, basin or splashback.
Small chips rarely seem urgent on their own. But they roughen the surface, catch dirt, and grow if left unaddressed. Chips tend to appear around areas that get knocked regularly, like the edge of a sink or the front lip of a basin.
Restoring a chipped ceramic surface does not need to mean replacement. Our repair process fills the damaged area, rebuilds the shape of the surface, and finishes it to match the surrounding ceramic. Once it is done, most people struggle to find where the chip was in the first place. A typical chip repair takes 2-3 hours on site, and with our look-good-as-new guarantee, the repaired sink can last for years again. See before-and-after photos of cracked ceramic sinks we’ve fixed so far.
Send us a photo of the damage, and we'll let you know what's involved.
Why repair ceramic instead of replacing it?
Replacing a ceramic sink or basin sounds simple in theory. In practice, it usually means a plumber, a new unit, removal of the old one, and a day or more without a working kitchen or bathroom. Repair avoids all of that.
There are a few good reasons homeowners across the North West choose to repair rather than replace.
- Lower cost: A professional ceramic repair typically costs a fraction of a full replacement, with none of the labour costs that come with fitting a new unit. Repair works out at roughly 15-30% of what a replacement basin and installation would come to.
- Preserving what you have already got: If your bathroom or kitchen fittings are a good match for the rest of the room, replacing just one damaged item can throw the whole look off. Repair keeps everything as it is.
- Less disruption: There is no need for a plumber to disconnect and refit anything. Our technicians work with the fixture already in place, and most repairs are finished in a single visit.
- Reducing waste: A repaired sink or basin stays out of landfill. Replacing sanitary ware that could have been fixed simply creates unnecessary waste.
- A longer life for your fixtures: Ceramic that is properly repaired can go on performing for years, not just months.
Replacement involves more than the cost of the new unit. A new ceramic sink or basin needs to be sourced, delivered and fitted. Older fixtures are not always a straightforward match for current models. That can mean extra work adjusting pipework or worktops just to fit a new unit. Repairing what you have already got sidesteps all of that and keeps the rest of your kitchen or bathroom exactly as it is.
Awarded Sustainable product of the year 2020 And best hard surfaces restoration & repair service 2022
What does the ceramic repair process involve?
We keep the process straightforward, so you know exactly what to expect from start to finish.
- Inspection: We take a close look at the damage, whether that is from photos you send us or a visit to your home. We do this to understand what has caused it and how deep it runs.
- Assessment: We tell you honestly whether repair is the right option and what results you can expect. No pressure, just a clear answer.
- Preparation: The damaged area is cleaned and prepared so the repair material bonds properly with the ceramic.
- Colour matching: We match the repair compound carefully to your existing ceramic. Most people assume white is white, but sanitary ware comes in dozens of shades of it, and a repair matched to the wrong one is more obvious than the original damage. Our technicians mix and match by hand against your actual fixture.
- Repair: The damage is filled and rebuilt using materials designed specifically for ceramic surfaces.
- Finishing: The repaired area is smoothed and finished so it matches the texture and sheen of the rest of the fixture.
- Final inspection: We check the repair against the surrounding ceramic before we consider the job done.
We complete the repairs with minimal disruption to your kitchen or bathroom.
Why choose MCR Repairs for ceramic repair?
We have spent years repairing hard surfaces across Manchester and the North West, and ceramic sinks and basins are among the jobs we see most. A few things set our approach apart.
- Experienced technicians who understand how ceramic behaves and how to repair it properly, not just cover up the damage.
- Attention to detail, particularly when it comes to colour matching, so repairs blend in rather than standing out.
- Honest advice. If a repair is not the right answer for your situation, we will tell you.
- Fully trained and fully insured technicians
- Friendly, straightforward service from the first phone call through to the finished job.
- Reliable workmanship that homeowners across the region come back to us for, whether it is the same job again or a different room entirely.
We treat every ceramic repair with the same care, whether it is a small chip in a cloakroom basin or a crack in a kitchen sink you use every day. Homeowners come to us because we are quicker and easier to deal with than a full replacement, without any drop in the standard of the finished work.
Get in touch with us; trusted ceramic surface repair specialists
If you have got a cracked ceramic sink, a chipped basin, or any other ceramic surface that has seen better days, reach out. Our ceramic surface repair specialists can restore the surface you already have at a fraction of the cost and disruption of fitting something new.
Contact MCR Repairs today on 0161 2416888 for a free, no-obligation quote, or send us a photo of the damage, and we will tell you honestly what is possible.
We also repair baths and sinks, tiles, worktops and stone surfaces across Manchester and the North West.
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Testimonials
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Repaired bath really well but then damaged bath panel and bodged the silicone.
Jack Ambler
Rhys came to repair 3 dints in my breakfast bar. Other companies said it could not be repaired but he did a superb job. You could hardly see where it... read more
Delia Cardwell
Had my bath resurfaced. Great job. No problems when asked to return for small imperfection in finish. Would defiantly use them again.
Graeme Steel
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Have used MCR on 2 seperate occasions and they have been brilliant both times. Professional and excellent quality work. As someone else has said - nothing seems too much trouble... read more
R Chris
Great speedy service fixing damage to a shower tray. Like new. Recommended
Marc Duschenes
Friendly service, fair prices and nothing ever seems too much trouble for them
Oliver Rayner
