Kent · England
Sink & basin repair in Ashford, Kent
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homes and businesses in Ashford and across Kent. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- A crazed, tired basin
- An original basin worth saving
Our work in Ashford
Ashford is in Kent. Across the TN23 area, we come to you. Ashford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 48 miles away.
All of TN23, TN24, TN25 and TN26 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Market Lane, Church Road and Station Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Ashford include the A20 and A28, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Ashford include Stanhope (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east), South Willesborough (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile north-west) and Willesborough (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Ashford is somewhere we visit often.
What’s near Ashford
Around Ashford, we work in homes near Ashford Green Corridors, Ashford School and The Locomotive pub. Nearby too are Christ Church (less than half a mile south-east) and Chilmington Green Primary School (within half a mile west). There is a railway station in Ashford itself: Ashford International station. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Ashford includes Hatch Park.
How we handle sink repair in Ashford
It’s not just the colour we match, it’s the gloss, since a matt patch on a glossy basin is obvious. Repairs are polished to the same shine. We’re often asked to fix chips on a built-in basin and a period basin that needs restoring, across enamelled basins, vanity unit basins and antique & period basins.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon in most cases. We leave the room clean.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
How to get a price
If you are in Ashford and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Ashford: your questions answered
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
What we are called out for in Ashford
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
Look out for these signs:
- Crazing in the glaze
- An antique basin with chips
- Chips around the rim
- Cracks starting at the waste
Before booking anyone
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether the price covers travel
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How the room is protected while they work
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Ashford
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
A quick wipe after use helps, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
What a repair cannot fix
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Widespread crazing
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- What the surface is made of
- How much damage there is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Unusual colours or finishes
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Quotes from your pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Details of any past repairs
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One picture of the whole basin
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
