Tameside · England
Sink & basin repair in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside
Sink repair across Ashton-under-Lyne and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
Sink repair in Ashton-under-Lyne, done in place
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, whatever they’re made of. There’s no plumbing to disconnect. We are frequently asked to fix an original basin worth saving and a chipped vanity basin, across antique & period basins, vanity unit basins and Belfast and butler sinks.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Ashton-under-Lyne (OL6, OL7, M34)
- Area hub
- Tameside
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Basins are often built into vanity units or tiled in, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. Repairing it keeps everything as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Ashton-under-Lyne. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ashton-under-Lyne
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Same prices wherever you are
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our pricing.
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a few hours from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- 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
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Do not overtighten taps
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
Don’t rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, to avoid new chips.
A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What kind of damage it is
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How much damage there is
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed quote
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. Try to include:
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Ashton-under-Lyne and nearby
Ashton-under-Lyne is about 5 miles east of Manchester, in Tameside. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Ashton-under-Lyne is one of 32 places in Tameside where we work.
We cover every part of OL6, OL7 and M34. You’ll find streets such as Market Street, Bengal Square and Stamford Square. You’ll find Ashton-under-Lyne on the A627 and A635, so it’s easy for us to reach. If you are just outside Ashton-under-Lyne, we cover Dukinfield (1 mile south), Heyrod (2 miles east), Stalybridge (2 miles east), Newton Wood (2 miles south) and Flowery Field (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Denton (3 miles south), Hyde (3 miles south), Mossley (3 miles north-east), Haughton Green (3 miles south), Hattersley (4 miles south-east) and Gee Cross (4 miles south). Ashton-under-Lyne is one of the larger places we cover in Tameside.
What’s near Ashton-under-Lyne
We visit homes around Stamford Park, Church of St James and Ashton Sixth Form College. Other local landmarks include Canon Johnson CofE Primary School (less than half a mile west) and Prince of Orange pub (within half a mile south-west). Ashton-under-Lyne has its own railway station: Ashton-Under-Lyne station. Nearby you’ll also find Ashton Arcades (under half a mile south) and Ashton St. Michael's (0.6 miles east). Open spaces near Ashton-under-Lyne include Eastwood Nature Reserve and Boating lake.
What a repair can’t fix
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Leaks from the fittings
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Common questions in Ashton-under-Lyne
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes, very often. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy 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, with colour mixed on site.
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
