Bath and North East Somerset · England
Sink & basin repair in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
Our technicians come to Bath for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped basin edge
- A period basin that needs restoring
Sink repair in Bath without replacing anything
We match the glaze as well as the colour. Repairs are polished to the same shine. We regularly repair vanity unit basins, Belfast and butler sinks and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and the jobs we see most are crazing in the glaze and an antique basin with chips.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Bath (BA2, BA1)
- Area hub
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Bath
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Bath and North East Somerset and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Signs you need sink repair in Bath
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- A chipped vanity basin
- An original basin worth saving
- A crazed, tired basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How long it needs to cure
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Bath: your questions answered
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Do you disconnect the taps?
No, it stays where it is. We protect the area around it and work in place.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Do you work in Bath?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Bath for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Which areas do you work in?
The entire UK, including all of Bath and North East Somerset. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll confirm dates.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps or wastes and making good the tiling. Repairing it keeps the basin you have. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally 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 Bath
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- No need to remove anything
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Read our prices page.
Where we work around Bath
Bath is about 11 miles south-east of Bristol, in Bath and North East Somerset. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. We work in 136 places in Bath and North East Somerset, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 78 miles away.
Jobs in BA2 and BA1 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Queen Square Place, Beauford Square and Kingsmead Square, and we cover them all. Bath sits on or near the A4 and A36, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Bath: Kingsmead (1 mile north-west), Bear Flat (1 mile south), Bathwick (1 mile north-east), Widcombe (1 mile south-east) and Lyncombe (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Keynsham (6 miles west), Paulton (8 miles south-west), Peasedown St John (5 miles south-west), Saltford (4 miles west), Batheaston (3 miles north-east) and Timsbury (6 miles south-west). Bath is one of the larger places we cover in Bath and North East Somerset.
Near you in Bath
In Bath, that means homes near Holy Trinity Church, Bath Abbey and Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, among other places. Other local landmarks include City of Bath Technical School (less than half a mile east), Hayesfield Girls School (under half a mile south-west), Parade Gardens (under half a mile east) and St Andrews Church School (0.5 miles north). For rail, the closest station is Bath Spa station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases (1.2 miles north-west) and Bath Medical Museum (less than half a mile east).
- Pubs nearby include Green Park pub (less than half a mile south-east)
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a couple of hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How much damage there is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Access to the area
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Any details about the material
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
If you’re in Bath and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin and stain. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Honest limits
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
