Somerset · England
Sink & basin repair in Ashton, Somerset
Fixed-price sink repair in Ashton and the surrounding area, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips around the rim
- Crazing in the glaze
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Do not overtighten taps
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so get it looked at early. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Sink repair at your home in Ashton
From hairline cracks by the taps to chips on the rim, most basin damage can be repaired without removing anything. The taps stay connected and the basin stays on the wall. Whether it’s a period basin that needs restoring and damage from dropped bottles or hair tools, we can normally put it right.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Ashton and across Somerset.
- Location
- Ashton (BS28)
- Region
- Somerset
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Ashton: your questions answered
Do you cover Ashton?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Ashton and the rest of Somerset. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Are there extra charges for Ashton?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Do you disconnect the taps?
No. The repair is done in place, without disconnecting anything.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
Where we work around Ashton
Ashton is about 6 miles east of Burnham-on-Sea, in Somerset. Whether you are in the middle of Ashton or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Ashton is one of 640 places in Somerset we cover.
Here we cover the BS28 postcode area. Close by, we cover Chapel Allerton (1 mile north-west), Alston Sutton (1 mile north), Stone Allerton (1 mile north-west), Blackford (1 mile south) and Crickham (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Bridgwater (11 miles south-west), Burnham-on-Sea (6 miles west), Wells (9 miles east), Shepton Mallet (13 miles east), Street (9 miles south-east) and Glastonbury (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Ashton
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School, Wheatsheaf Inn and The Parish Church, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Goughs Motor Museum (4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Wavering Down and Kingswood.
Towns and villages near Ashton
Also in Ashton
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The colour and finish to match
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- What it’s made of, if you know
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire basin, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
Common problems we fix in Ashton
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, from glass bottles to hairdryers. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- A chipped basin edge
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- A period basin that needs restoring
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Why repair rather than replace?
Finding the same basin again is not always possible, especially in a matching suite. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Prices start from £95. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ashton
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our prices page.
Work for landlords and builders
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.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- Normally the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
