Staffordshire · England
Sink & basin repair in Brown Lees, Staffordshire
Sink repair for Brown Lees, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- An original basin worth saving
- Crazing in the glaze
The process
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 we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- 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
- Ensure the area is dry
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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About our sink repair in Brown Lees
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, in ceramic, composite and enamel. There’s no plumbing to disconnect. We regularly repair vanity unit basins, antique & period basins and enamelled basins, and the jobs we see most are an antique basin with chips and a chipped basin edge.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.
- Where
- Brown Lees (ST8, ST7)
- County
- Staffordshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
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Questions from Brown Lees
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes. The chip is filled, matched and polished.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Our work in Brown Lees
Brown Lees is about 1 mile south-west of Biddulph, in Staffordshire. From the centre of Brown Lees to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 512 places in Staffordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 26 miles away.
Every address in ST8 and ST7 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Royce Avenue, Lyneside Road and Healey Avenue or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Wain Lee (1 mile west), Knypersley (1 mile north-east), Newpool (1 mile north), Braddocks Hay (1 mile north-east) and Knowle Style (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newcastle-under-Lyme (6 miles south), Longton (8 miles south), Stone (14 miles south), Leek (7 miles east), Alsager (5 miles west) and Cheadle (12 miles south-east).
Around Brown Lees
Typical jobs here are in homes near Knypersley First School, Church of St John the Evangelist and Biddulph Valley Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Kidsgrove station, roughly 2.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Mow Cop Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Haywood Hospital (3 miles south). Open spaces near Brown Lees include Bignall Hill and Limekiln Wood Nature Reserve.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- How much damage there is
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The type of damage
- How many items we do on one visit
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- The material, if you know it
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
How to look after the repair
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Get chips repaired early
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in and stain. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Plumbing leaks
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Brown Lees
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
Landlords, agents and businesses in Brown Lees
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
Repairs by material
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.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Should you replace it?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and it may not match the rest of the suite. Repairing it avoids those problems. Our sink repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Brown Lees
- No need to remove anything
- Same prices wherever you are
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Rooms protected and left tidy
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
