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Sink & basin repair in Bow Common, Greater London
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins at your home in Bow Common, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Chips around the rim
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps and a new waste and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bow Common
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- A fixed quote before you book
- Colour-matched on site
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our prices page.
Sink repair in Bow Common without replacing anything
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. Whether it’s knocks from hair straighteners and an original basin worth saving, we can help, whatever the material.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Bow Common (E14, E3, E1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best:
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Repair chips before they stain
Go gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Bow Common: your questions answered
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed price, typically with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Do you disconnect the taps?
No. The repair is done in place, with the taps left connected.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Can I fix it myself?
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.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
What happens on the day
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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What your basin is made of matters
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Where we work around Bow Common
Bow Common is about 2 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Bow Common and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Our repair technicians cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
We cover every part of E14, E3 and E1. From Market Way, Knapp Road and Thomas Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Bow Common include Limehouse (1 mile west), Bromley (1 mile north-east), Mile End (1 mile north-west), Poplar (1 mile south) and Canary Wharf (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (5 miles north).
What’s near Bow Common
Around Bow Common, we work in homes near Stebon Primary School, Bartlett Park and St Paul's Way Trust School and the streets around them. Also close by are Langdon Park Secondary School (0.5 miles east), The Widow's Son pub (less than half a mile north-east) and All Hallows (less than half a mile north-east). For rail, the closest station is Limehouse station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Museum of the Book (0.5 miles south-west) and Tower of London (2.4 miles west). Not far away are Tower Hill and Hollow Pond.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (1.1 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The colour and finish to match
- How much damage there is
- How easy the damage is to reach
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. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
How to get a fixed price
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A picture taken from further back
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Something in shot to show the size
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
What we are called out for in Bow Common
Fine crazing in the glaze is usually down to age, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- A crack near the taps
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- An antique basin with chips
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How soon you can use it again
- What preparation is included
- What aftercare is recommended
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
