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Sink & basin repair in Ashford, Devon
Sink repair across Ashford and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Chips around the rim
Sink repair at your home in Ashford
Period basins are worth keeping, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. If you’re dealing with chips from dropped toiletries and fine cracks across the glaze, we can help, on antique & period basins, vanity unit basins and Belfast and butler sinks alike.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Location
- Ashford (EX31)
- Region
- Devon
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps or wastes and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair leaves everything in place. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ashford
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Everything repaired in place
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our prices page.
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How it works
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- You can usually use the basin later that day or the next.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Open a window if you can
Ask for a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Ashford. What changes the price is:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Access to the area
- Whether we combine several jobs
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed price
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Something in shot to show the size
- Natural light rather than flash
- The material, if you know it
For a price in Ashford, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
About Ashford
Ashford is about 2 miles north-west of Barnstaple, in Devon. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon.
All of EX31 is covered. Whether you live on Meadowside, Long Lane and Ashfield Close or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Bradiford (1 mile south-east), Pilton (2 miles east), Bickington (2 miles south), Sticklepath (2 miles south-east) and Roundswell (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bideford (7 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (8 miles north), Braunton (3 miles west), Newport (3 miles south-east), South Molton (13 miles south-east) and East-the-Water (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Ashford
In Ashford, that means homes near Pilton Community College, Dodderidgian Library and Church of St Peter and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Barnstaple station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include North Devon District Hospital (2 miles east) and St Annes Chapel and Old Grammar School Museum (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Fremington Local Nature Reserve and Braunton Burrows.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.
Common questions in Ashford
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Will you remove the sink?
No. The repair is done in place, without disconnecting anything.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
What does sink repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Ashford, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, so it does not get chipped again.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
What we can’t put right
A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Signs you need sink repair in Ashford
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: bottles, hair straighteners and razors catch the front edge and rim. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- A chipped vanity basin
- Crazing in the glaze
- A crack near the taps
Comparing quotes
- How the colour is matched
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the price covers travel
- How your room will be protected
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
