Coventry · England
Sink & basin repair in Allesley, Coventry
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins at your home in Allesley, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Cracks starting at the waste
What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Allesley
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
How we handle sink repair in Allesley
Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. We regularly repair enamelled basins, Belfast and butler sinks and vanity unit basins, and common reasons people get in touch are cracks starting at the waste and chips from dropped toiletries.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Allesley and across Coventry.
- Area
- Allesley (CV5)
- County
- Coventry
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Allesley
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, along with damage during fitting.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- An original basin worth saving
- Chips around the rim
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- A crack near the taps
What to look for in a quote
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the price covers travel
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Places near Allesley
Other services in Allesley
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Get chips repaired early
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Use gentle cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
The process
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Ensure the area is dry
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Advice
What your basin is made of matters
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Allesley and nearby
Allesley is about 3 miles north-west of Radford, in Coventry. Whether you are in the middle of Allesley or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover 88 places in Coventry, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 13 miles away.
Here we cover the CV5 postcode area. Whether you live on Oak Lane, Clay Lane and Washbrook Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Allesley include Harvest Hill (1 mile west), Pickford (1 mile south-west), Hawkes End (1 mile east), Pinkett's Booth (1 mile west) and Pickford Green (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Coventry (4 miles south-east), Hillfields (4 miles south-east), Bishopsgate Green (4 miles south-east), Radford (3 miles south-east), Ernesford Grange (6 miles south-east) and Foleshill (5 miles east).
Around Allesley
Around Allesley, we work in homes near Allesley Park, Coundon Court and Allesley Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Allesley is Canley station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital (3.6 miles south-east) and Berkswell Village Museum (3.3 miles south-west).
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How hard the colour is to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- The type of damage
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
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 wider photo showing the entire basin
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
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 quote the same day in most cases.
Allesley: your questions answered
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. We repair them without hiding their character.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Surface cracks can usually be repaired. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. A repair avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Allesley
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Work done at your home or business
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our prices page.
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